ProhibitionMay Sweep All Sweden
Sweden may soon be under national prohibition with laws outlawing spirituous drinks. Prime Minister Stanff told a Stockholm temperance congress that prohibition is the only effective reform. A bill to ban all spirits in Sweden is anticipated in parliament, supported by the royal family while France may oppose via diplomatic and financial pressure.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Stanff
Tetotalers
France
Paris
Commission data demand from oil common carrier phone firms
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered oil common carrier telephone companies to provide by October 1 a detailed statement of organization equipment and especially financial operations. It marks the first order in the telephone investigation with public hearings planned nationwide to hear testimony on rates and operating methods. A grammar school education dances and a dress suit will gain entry to summer hotel circles.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Silver and Glass Fine Gifts for Every Wallet
Silver and glass wares are ideal wedding presents offering beauty and utility. A wide assortment of suitable gift nets is stocked with silver, glass, and plate items advertised as fitting both larger budgets and slender purses, ideal for new homes.
Squadron Sunk In Attempt On Forts In Sound
New London Aug 8 The entire battleship fleet of the black squadron attempted at 1045 this morning to run the gauntlet off Forts Terry Michie and H G Wright defending the east entrance to Long Island Sound It was the first attempt during the present war game Theoretically the attempt was a failure and the squadron was sunk The spectacle showed the coast defenses supremacy in a dramatic display as flames outlined the outer fortifications for nearly half an hour with the last battleship sunk by dawn The fleet started from near Block Island in two lines toward Fort Wright and guns from the forts opened at 3000 yards The umpires deemed the fire most effective and the ships avoided mines as far as possible but the fleet was ruled annihilated aside from destroyers and submarines which may yet attempt to run the forts before midnight
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New London
Terry
Michie
H. G. Wright
Long Island Sound
Badger
Block Island
Fort Wright
Fisher's Island
Fort Michie
Fort Terry
Ruling of judge against Diggs in white slave case
San Francisco, Aug 9. Testimony opened in the Diggs white slave conspiracy case. The prosecution says conviction is certain after Judge Van Fleet ruled that the girl’s past and how she traveled are irrelevant to the charge. He stated if Diggs bought transportation to Reno the woman’s prior life and manner of departure do not affect the case.
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Diggs
San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
van Fleet
Grain report shows drought damaged corn and wheat yields
The August government grain report released at 2 15 p m estimates crop conditions as of August 1. Corn is 75 8 percent normal with 25 0 bushels per acre yield and large production. Winter wheat yield 16 5 of total output 511 000 000. Spring wheat 74 1 percent, 12 5 bushels per acre, 233 000 000. All wheat 15 0 yield, 744 000 000 production. Oats 73 7 percent, 26 8 bushels per acre, 1 028 000 000.
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Washington
Bridgeporters Stranded Over Buffalo Bill Show
Reports from Denver and Cal indicate the Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill show known as the Two Bills Show fell into receivership, leaving many former Bridgeport residents and their friends stranded as show employees face disruption and uncertainty.
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Denver
Cal
Bridgeport
Street unrest erupts after show disruption in Mountain City
Report notes show crowds went 12 hours without meals and demonstrations erupted in the streets against those blamed for the Bridgeport show failure. Host advice from friends suggests an exodus from Mountain City with some expected to travel to nearby shows in days ahead.
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Bridgeport
Aga
Niagara Falls Excursion Over Labor Day Via Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls excursion offered over Labor Day by the Lehigh Valley Railroad with round trip from New York at 10.00 dollars. Tickets valid Aug 29 to Sep 3 with a Niagara Falls Daylight Special departing Aug 30 at 9:00 am and returning by Sep 3. Reservations available from N W Pringle, 129 Church St New Haven Conn. Telephone 1140.
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Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Great Gorge
Toronto
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
New York
N. W. Pringle
Church St
New Haven
Conn
Increased Imports and Exports Shown for Great Britain
London August 3 The July statement of the board of trade shows rises of 17 436 500 in imports and 25 880 000 in exports. Imports of foodstuffs rise 8 867 000 and raw materials about 5 000 000. The main export gain is in manufactured goods up 20 000 000 versus last year including 5 000 000 in cotton textiles.
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London
Board of Trade
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