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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
9
Prohibition leaders intensified their nationwide crusade after telegraphic reports from Virginia showed the dry campaign there secured a 35 000 plurality. The Anti Saloon League amplified its efforts across the state with renewed vigor last night.
An expanded temperance tour draws 65 speakers as 28 000 listeners hear appeals for the constitutional amendment. Campaign stops include 45 towns tonight and major rallies at Boston Common and Tremont Temple Sunday with expected remarks from Congressman Hobson and O Bell Close recounting southern anti liquor campaigns.
Miss Dora Keen of Philadelphia led a party from Aug 15 into Harriman and College Fiords in Prince William Sound. They reached the Harvard glacier sources at 6000 feet, 16 miles inland, photographed and noted glacial features. A pass to Mattanuska valley was not found and the expedition plans to return to Valdez in a week.
State auditor results indicate Timothy F. Callahan gained 41 votes in Bangor while J Edward Sullivan led by 393. Portland ballots began inspection after a narrow 3100 margin suggested Governor Haines loss prompting a broader review in Portland Lewiston and other cities. Democrats plan to inspect Waldo and Piscataquis counties as well with Republican outcomes in each.
Secretary Daniels said he would forward a reply to President Griggs of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America. He defended the presidents censorship order as supreme and warned that if Marconi officials do not comply, the Siasconset station may be forcibly closed.
New York restaurateur Charles E Rector died today at his Long Branch New Jersey home from heart disease. Rector owned a famed city restaurant bearing his name and was noted for his culinary influence in the area.
Wholesale and retail markets predict a fall in flour prices within a few days. Wheat prices have fluctuated while flour stayed steady, prompting millers to place large orders to reduce costs.
Daily shipments of large wheat orders leave this port in ocean liner holds bound for England. Merchants say wartime demand drives price swings while bakers and millers keep wholesale flour prices high but steady. Beef and lamb show small dips. Argentine beef remains cheap. sugar bread coffee eggs and potatoes hold steady as markets adjust to war routines.
Filene’s launches a vigorous autumn winter program to accelerate growth of its men’s shops. Aimed at rapid sales with new season suits at prices below profit and often under cost, the plan relies on maker cooperation and standard New England merchandise.
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