British steel magnate meets Balfour over import duty on high speed steel
Ange Ree OEE reports in New York aboard the steamship Olympic that Arthur Balfour plans to visit Washington for talks with President Harding and top senators about the 66 percent import duty on high speed steel products. He warns that keeping the provision in the tariff bill could destroy England's steel trade.
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Ange Ree Oee
Arthur Balfour
New York
Olympic
Washington
Harding
Weeks Replies to House Charges on War Contract Controversies
Secretary Weeks declares War Department is doing everything possible to solve war contract controversies and protect federal government interests in a formal statement dated April 12.
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Washington
Weeks
War Department
War department backs inquiry on Bosch Magneto sale
Hornblower and Weeks partner Mr Weeks claims no ties to the firm since 1913. Representatives Johnson of South Dakota and Woodruff of Michigan urged an investigation and the secretary said the War Department would welcome Congress deciding if an inquiry is advisable.
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Hornblower & Weeks
Bosch Magneto Company
Weeks
Johnson
Republican
South Dakota
Woodruff
Michigan
Congress
War Department
Navy blue hair braid crown hat with grosgrain brim
Description of an above navy blue hair braid crown hat featuring a navy blue maire and grosgrain brim edged by hair braids and broad fringed ends. Referred to as a suit hat with a $15 price.
Navy blue satin crown with lace veil and rose accents
Description notes an ornate crown of navy satin with a straw braid, floral rose accents, and a navy lace veil, item 8.
Secretary’s statement supports wartime audits and denies Bosch stock deal
The secretary, after consulting with President Harding, defends the War Department’s year of auditing to recover millions and protect the government. He notes about 15,000 contracts audited and 150,000 made, with cases turned to Justice for possible fraud. He rejects links to Hornblower and Weeks and denies any stock ownership or financial interest, inviting investigation if desired.
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Harding
Johnson
Woodruff
House of Representatives
War Department
Vorn
Department
Congress
Bond Theft Suspect Held on Larceny Charge
Edward J. Smith 25 of Hotel Greyland Charlesgate West was held in 2000 bond in Central Court after larceny of 1800 in liberty and victory bonds from Paine-Webbder Company 82 Devonshire Street. Case continued to April 14 yesterday.
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Edward J. Smith
Greyland
Charlesgate West
Liberty
Victory
Paine-Webbder Company
Devonshire Street
Central Court
Tougas Shoe Company Files Bankruptcy Petition
The George N. Tougas Shoe Company of 161 Summer Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal Court with liabilities of 15229 and assets 15096. George N. Tougas of 454 Moraine Street Brockton also filed a petition with liabilities of 18154 and assets 7714.
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George N. Tougas Shoe Company
Summer Street
Shoe Jobbers
George N. Tougas
Moraine Street
Brockton
Girl Receives Perjury Sentence in Murder Trial
Gussie Humann, convicted of perjury linked to the murder trial of her sweetheart Joseph Libasci, was sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Lewis in Long Island City to a term of not less than seven years and six months and not more than 15 years in Auburn prison.
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New York
Gussie Humann
Joseph Libasci
Supreme Court
Lewis
Long Island City
Auburn
Kellogg’s Bran Promises Permanent Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Kellogg’s Bran as a permanent remedy for constipation and a health food. It claims regular daily consumption prevents ills, improves skin, breath, and overall health, and suggests versatile uses like muffins and pancakes.
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Kellogg ’S
Kellogg’s
Kellogg’s Bros
Brain tireless but body weakens fatigue problem highlighted
A 20th century fatigue issue is explored with emphasis on bodily strain from standing and walking on hard floors. It notes the brain remains capable of mental work while fatigue poisons accumulate in the body. O Sull ivan s Safety Cushion Heels are promoted as a solution offering protection and springiness at similar prices to regular heels. The O Sullivan Heel Company.
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O’sullivan
O’sullivan Heel Company
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Rae Purchase
E. E. Gray Co
Hanover, Union & Blackstone
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Joan
Navy
Peters
Hornblower and
Bosch
Hornblower
United States Senate
Bosch Company
Tougas Shoe Company
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