Food price surge sparks government probe in wake of war
Prices for flour meat sugar and other staples rise across Boston as shortages and war demand push costs higher. Congress prepares four investigation resolutions while Attorney General Boynton signals a broader inquiry into why domestic food prices spike despite bumper crops and foreign market shifts.
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War Prices Resolutions Sent to Commerce Chief
Three House resolutions demand information on war prices for food in the United States. Presented by Kelly Moor and Farr of Pennsylvania, they ask the Department of Commerce to explain price increases as European war cuts exports. Chairman Adamson expects replies will avoid further action.
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Pacific Mail Liner Persia Held in San Francisco Port
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company cancelled sailing of its liner Persia, due to clear Aug. 22 for the Orient, and the British registered ship will remain in San Francisco port until further notice.
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Mrs Glover Is Again A Bride In Boston
Mrs Delemarre née LeBlanc, connected to a famed Middlesex murder case, faces efforts to divide a property linked to the Glover death. Delemarre, widow of Eugenie Delemarre, once ran a Back Bay provision store with her husband. The couple lived in Charlestown for four years. they have a 22 year old daughter Helen.
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Married for money Mrs Delmarre explains why she wed again
Mrs Delmarre formerly Mrs Lillian Glover says she married for money after being half starved and plans to raise chickens and hay on the Norwood farm. She claims her husband, 65, is really 75 and has seven children from prior marriages whom she will adopt.
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Master Butchers Seek Wilson Action on Meat Exports
John T. Russel, president of the Master Butchers Association, asks President Wilson to halt meat exports due to shortages and possible famine. Chicago stockyards show weekly receipts at 2704 carloads the smallest since 1904. Western markets also report declines versus 1913, with 126000 cattle, 274000 hogs, and 114000 sheep fewer that month.
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The Case of a Female Party by Sewell Ford
In Sunday Post Magazine the serial The Case of a Female Party introduces Shorty as a philanthropist, outlining his charitable actions and public-minded persona across the page.
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Austrian Boats Reach Port in Fog Shrouded Harbor
The Austrian liner Erny is the first Austrian steamship to enter the harbor since war began in Europe, arriving in blowing fog without knowledge of European tensions. The British steamer Hilarius from Montevideo also docked unaware of recent events, both lacking wireless, while the Michigan reports progress toward Boston with eight passengers aboard after a delayed voyage from Liverpool on August 1.
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Franconia to sail for hub from England to Boston
Cunard officials in Boston announced the Franconia will be the first Cunard liner to leave England for Boston. She sails August 27 with 51 cabin passengers including several reservists bound for service against Germany. The ship already has many marooned tourists booked for passage.
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Niagara Power Plants Guarded In Canada
A military guard was placed today at the Niagara Falls power plants and key stations in Ontario supplying light and power to 40 towns and cities in the province.
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Sargol Weight Gain Ad Promises Rapid Flesh Increase
An advertisement urges thin people to use Sargol tablets with meals to absorb fats and build firm flesh. It claims quick weight gain, rib-dusting cheeks, and rolls of fat, backed by physician endorsements and a money back guarantee. It warns the product is a strong flesh-builder and depends on willingness to gain ten pounds or more.
Austrian Ambassador Leaves London Today
London reports the Austrian Hungarian ambassador Count A. Mendsdorff Pouilly Dietrichstein will depart tomorrow after 18 years in England as secretary, minister and ambassador and is described as a close friend of the British royal family.
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