Vexed at Reduction in Cotton Prices
Representative Heflin of Alabama told the House he asked the Department of Justice to probe the New York Cotton Exchange for alleged violations of the cotton futures act. He accused the exchange of driving cotton prices from 87 to 24 cents a pound, saying the South had lost millions to unjust speculation while buyers and samplers benefited.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
House
Department of Justice
New York Cotton Exchange
South
Heffiin
Samblers
Cacum Ointment Promises Relief for Infant Skin Troubles
An advertisement touts Cacum Ointment as ideal for infants and children with fetter rash eczema chafing and similar skin conditions. It claims immediate itching relief and broad uses including pimples boils ringworm burns and eruptions.
Italian authorities restore U S flag on Dinara after apology
Rear Admiral Niblack reported to the Navy Department that Italian authorities hauled down the American flag on the Dinara by misunderstanding. The Italian commander apologized and ordered the flag restored.
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Washington
Niblack
Adriatic
Navy Department
Dinara
Port of Jelsa Incident Reveals Flag Lowering
On January 16 at the port of Jelsa a dispatch to the official press bureau of the kingdom of the Serbs Croats and Slovenes reported new details. Admiral Niblack said the steamer was not seized by Italians as first reported and that both interallied and American flags had been lowered.
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Jelsa
Washington
Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
Niblack
Italian navy commandeers Austro Hungarian ships in Allied plan
Admiral Niblack reports the Adriatic naval committee authorized requisition of Austria Hungary merchant vessels to be operated under Allied control. Some crews refused to sail under Italian flag due to ill will. Six ships to be flown under US or interallied flags. three already requisitioned by the United States.
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Niblack
Adriatic Naval Committee
Allied Maritime Council
Naval Committee
United States
Nomination of Bullard to major general and eight brigadiers confirmed
The Senate confirmed Robert L. Bullard to permanent major general in the regular army and eight officers to permanent brigadier general. The new brigadiers are George W. Read, Charles H. Muir, Charles T. Menoher, J. W. McAndrews, William G. Haan, James G. Harbard, John L. Hines and Charles P. Summerall.
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Washington
Robert L. Bullard
Senate
George W. Read
Charles H. Muir
Charles T. Menoher
J. W. McAndrews
William G. Haan
James G. Harbard
John L. Hines
Charles P. Summerall
Dickey Bunch Stirs Boston With Striking Initiation
A reporter describes sightseers witnessing Lambda Chi Alpha pranks by five Boston University students Frank Hannah Harold Lyons Guy Foss Frank Tomascello and Charles Emerson in broad daylight on Tremont Street They wore outfits suggesting college initiation and drew puzzled comments from passersby Protestors and officers noted the odd scene with one observer asking what holes prohibitions would fill if sober.
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Onfe
Post
Frank Hannah
Harold Lyons
Guy Foss
Frank Tomascello
Charles Emerson
Lambda Chi Alpha
Boston University
Dickey
Boston
Tremont Street
Park and
Boylston Streets
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Prohibition Plea Sparks Tremont Street Fete
A Boston resident led a crowded scene on Tremont Street around 2 pm yesterday amid a playful protest. Five companions from Boston University joined the spectacle as a reporter recalled the comic and chaotic events surrounding their sobriety and eccentric questions.
Boston University Initiation Prank On Tremont Street
The scene shows Lambda Chi Alpha pledges in a public initiation on Tremont Street with students in unconventional dress kissing onlookers. A speaker recounts wandering, sober reflections and reluctance to drink, noting a shaggy skirted figure and other odd encounters as it unfolds.
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White House
Fair Sex
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Start Your Day Right With Uric Acid Treatment
A drug advertisement promises relief from kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and chronic pains caused by excess uric acid. It offers a 75 cent bottle and a free book after sending name address and 10 cents for distribution costs to Dr. D A Williams Co Dept N 64 Gen's Post Office Building East Hampton Conn. One bottle per address with parcel post delivery and no obligation.
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D. A. Williams Co
Dept. N 64
Gen’s Post Office
East Hampton
Conn
Advertisement for Swamp Root Kidney Health
An influenza epidemic weakens kidneys and prompts warnings of back pain and urinary trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root herbal remedy is promoted with sample bottle offers from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York and availability at druggists with a ten cent request.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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