Fair Price Lists to Expose Local Gougers in Connecticut
Former Connecticut food administrator Robert Scoville announced daily fair price lists to expose profiteers as a weapon against high living costs. A state fair price committee will form next week to compile and publish prices, hear complaints from across the state, and make investigations public.
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Bridgeport
Robert W. Scoville
Connecticut
D. Wairchild Wheeler
Fairfield County
Scoville
Hartford
Scavile
Publication clash over Labor Leader publishing control
Samuel Lavit a Local 30 Machinists Union business agent appeals to postal authorities to block Local 116 from mailing copies of their Labor Leader under Local 30 second class permit. EC Devison grand secretary halted the Examiner Publishing produced issue, citing Local 30 lack of recognition and Socialist leanings among Local 116 members. Lavit says publication will proceed regardless of Davisor's action.
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Samuel Lavit
Local 30
Machinists’ Union
Local 116
EC. Devison
Labor Leader
Lavit
Examiner Publishing Company
Bridgeport
Davidson
116
Tavit
Davisor
Food Dictator Beats H. C. of L. in Speeding Auto Nabbed Near Here
VAIRENSLD August 14 A state food administrator was arrested for speeding near here by Deputy Sheriff Too Mellarry while en route from New York City to Hartford. The official, humorously remarking on the high cost of living, was taken into custody after a speeding stop near Southport to Fairfield.
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H. C
Vairensld
Speel i
Seavile
Mellarry
Seaville
Lim Atter Aerhiit
Southport
Pairfield
Hartford
New York City
Railway shopmen strike ends as return to work planned
Aug 14 reports from New Haven Boston and Chicago show railway shopmen and mechanics ending their strikes and deciding to return to work. About 27 000 car repairers across six crafts vote to resume duties with dates to be set, while New Haven group votes to stay out and consults with AFL leaders.
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Boston
New Haven
International
Jewell
New England
Chicago
Boston and Maine
Hoston and
Albany
System Federations
Mendista BaAch
New York, New Mayen and Hartford Railroad
System Federation of the Railroad
Robert A. Henderson
System Federation
International Organization
Providence
Kreadville
Mass
van Nest
N. C
Production Alone Can Save Europe Warns Hoover
Hoover warns Europe faces a dire food crisis with 460 million needing sustenance and only 280 million able to be fed. He faults wartime democratized productivity and labor demands for higher living standards for unemployment, urging immediate production increases to avert economic collapse and potential conflict.
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Europe
MR. Hoover
Porbes Pairbairn
Bondon
Herbert C. Hoover
Woover
Woaver
Driver of car which killed Ansel arrested
Barry Luckness of Stepney was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with manslaughter in the death of Bernard Ansel of 712 Walled Street. The car, owned by Lewis Dorkin of 015 Howard Avenue, collided at Arctic and Hallett streets Wednesday night. Luckness is held on $500 bond for a City Court hearing this morning.
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Barry Luckness
Stepney
Bernard Ansel
Walled Street
Lewis Dorkin
Howard Avenue
Arctic
Hallett Streets
Luckness
Ansel
Dorkin
Bridgeport
P Jie
Japan declines aiding Admiral Kolchak troops
A dispatch reports Tokyo did not accept Kolchak’s plea for Japanese divisions to support his forces. The cabinet and diplomatic council conveyed Japan’s position after mature deliberation. Also noted is a local theft of a gold watch from 220 Harriet Street belonging to L Harmes.
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Towo
Associated Press
Kolchak
Japan
L. Harmes
Harriet Street
Pee- Hee
Man Rescued After Being Given Up for Dead
John Martin 34 of 913 Seaview Avenue was lost on the sound in a 28 foot motor boat during a Wednesday night storm. He wired his wife from Northport that he was safe and would be home tonight. Relatives and police had feared the worst until the message arrived.
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John Martin
Seaview Avenue
Long Island
Northport
OG. I
Martin
Storm delays departure of Pathfinder Aviators
Pathfinding Air squadron flyers, bound for the continental tour, were delayed by bad weather. Officials said they would start tomorrow as conditions permit.
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Mineola
Cornell Student Charged With Ithaca Girl Murder
Donald W. Fether, 21, a Cornell sophomore from Los Angeles, is jailed in Ithaca charged with the murder of 18 year old Trazel Cranée. The girl drowned after a Lakeside dance party on Lake Cayuga July 16. Cranée’s body was not recovered. Weber had earlier faced a whiskey charge and was released on bail.
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Ithaca
Donald W. Fether
Los Angeles
Cal
Cornell
Trazel Cranée
Lake Cayuga
Bhe
Lake Ina
Tateaow
Dupalzed
Weber
Next Tuesday Is Dohar Day in Cost Livin Show
Merchants of Bridgeport declare a price-cut event called Dohar Day or Costa Livin Day next Tuesday. They promise many bargains across all items, urging shoppers to come early, as the sale aims to deliver consistently low prices and real savings for households.
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Bing
Bridgeport
Six Gent Award For Henry Ford In Tribune Suit
A Chicago Tribune defamation suit verdict awarded Henry Ford six cents in damages after a ten hour jury deliberation. Foreman Orry Hulett noted nine ballots were cast, with eight to four in Ford’s favor. Judge Tucker instructed the jury on fair comment, dismissing Solomon News Co from the case.
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Mount
Aldred J. Murphy
Ford
Tribune
Weymouth Kirkland
The
Tribune Aid
Alfred
James G. Tucker
Mlr
Solomon News Company
Michigan
Plantiff
Soloman Brothers
Plain Thy
U S May Change Pacific Policy Warn Carranza
Washington notes warn Mexico that continued murders of American citizens could force a radical shift in U S policy. The State Department released a note exchange with Mexico City quoting Chargé Summerlin and outlining possible measures if Americans remain unsafe. Carranza’s government replies that remote regions are hard to police and urges Americans to relocate to populated areas for protection.
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State Department
Mexico
Washington
Carranza
United States
Ren Lar
Mexico City
Peter Catron
San Tavis Potosi
U.S
Charge Summerlin
Tete Catron
Valles
San Luis Potosi
Tam
S.arerbcan
Georgie 'T
Graphophone Workers Will Remain Out, Leaders Say
Leaders insist the strike continues despite pressure after the company warned of moving Bridgeport plants. Leo Callahan says workers will stay out, enforcing demands, with a 2 pm protest at Matoniat halt. Company official denies wider strike links and notes no payroll action.
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Cohimpla Jraphophone
Cohcerit
Brideport
Leo Callahan
Chivaphae
Francis Whilten
Bridgeport
Oompawhitten
Callahan
Matoniat
West Land
Aidahy
Roberts
Come Piny
Rheers
Wilbtten
Legislators to Wage War on High Cost of Living
Washington August 14 lawmakers return to session to push price control measures. Palmer urges prosecution of profiteers under a broadened food control act extending to clothing. Seizures of butter coffee and sugar reported in Chicago St Louis and Birmingham as federal action widens.
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Palmer
Senate
West
Washington
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Birmingham
Federal Grand Jury to Probe Living Costs in Boston
A special session of the federal grand jury was called for next Tuesday by United States Attorney Thomas J. Boynton after a conference with George A. Kelleher local superintendent of the department of justice. Evidence suggests the possibility of food hoarding in Boston and a grand jury investigation will seek detailed information for potential federal action, with Assistant United States Attorney Daniel A. Shea in charge.
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Boston
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Thomas J. Boynton
George A. Kelleher
Department of Justice
District Aftor
Daniel A. Shea
Senate committee to meet over peace treaty
Washington April 14 The Senate committee on foreign relations voted to proceed with talks on the peace treaty with President Wilson invited to meet the committee at his convenience to discuss disputed points. The panel emphasized public discussion and openness, with plans to have full public view of the deliberations.
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Senate
Wilson
S Lodge and Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Asa Coulimie Tron
Wilsol
Sliter Part
Jonas Iwdu
Dheprubbseun
Cale
Dy Senatoe
Agnes
Tiemocrane
Wolsey
Oper
Voeses
Cognicec
Asbvise
Versitles
Risued
Fias Beem
Aseullervnce
Stanting Et al
Butter seizure tops 1,282 tubs in Windy City
Ompcaugg Aug 4 United States Deputy Marshal Henry Detke seized 1,282 tubs of butter valued at 50008 on libel fronts sued by the U.S. District Attorney's office over the high cost of living. The seizures followed warrants for condemnation and sale of the commodity or disposal by the court order.
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United States
Windy City
Ompcaugg
United Res District Attorney’s Office
Marshall Denry Detke
Do Not Leave Town This Summer Ad for The Standard Telegram
National notice urges readers not to leave town this summer without arranging delivery of The Standard Telegram to vacation homes. It promotes daily subscription by mail at 50 cents per month.
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Wheeler
Post Office
Levit
Harry’ Luckness
Stephey
ADM
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Post Publishing Co
Henry Ford
Foreman
Pacific
Aose
Stansdell
Louisiana
New York
Edward Swann
Swann
Richard BR. Enright
Potter Caomnener
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