Congressman Bland Seeks Lower Living Costs Over Market Stabilization
Paris August 21 Congressman Oscar E Bland Indiana a member of the war expenditures investigating committee which reviews American army liquidation in France said it is more vital to reduce the cost of living for Americans than to shield market prices or curb imports from war supplies. He criticized pressure by American shipowners and manufacturers to prevent war material from returning to the United States noting that shoes now needed by Americans are sold cheaply abroad while U S workers face higher prices. He also cited trucks and motor cars as cases of misaligned prices at home.
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Paris
Oscar E. Bland
Indiana
War Expenditures Investigating Committee
France
America
Belgium
United States
Explosion Damages Mohegan in Rio Janeiro Berth
An explosion on the American steamer Mohegan while unloading at Rio Janeiro damaged the vessel and cargo, totaling about 250000 dollars. The Mohegan is based in New London.
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Mohegan
Rio
Rio Janerio
New London, Cann
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Endorsed by Buffalo residents and a Franklin NY man for curing eczema itching and old sores. Letters praise rapid relief and doctors failing, with a claim of refunds if results are not as stated. Canada also sends in a favorable note. A large box costs 35 cents.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Willam A. Carley
Franklin, S. Y
Petyerson
Alex, Louttel
Lee
Phterson
Canada
A. Blockeby
Soldiers and Sailors Praise Allen's Foot-Hose Relief
Soldiers and sailors extol the comfort from Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder to be shaken into shoes. Their sweethearts mothers or sisters sent it, claiming quick relief for painful aching swollen feet corns bunions and calluses. Sold everywhere.
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Allen
Erlanger Admits Gifting Fur Coat in Court Martial
New York August 23 Harry Erlanger a wealthy shirtwaist manufacturer on trial by court martial for conspiring with Lieutenant B J Nilert to obtain a promotion denied any ulterior motive in gifting Mrs Ebert a fur coat for Christmas He said his only aim was to please Mrs Eberts wish as her husband could not afford the coat Ellert who had confessed to bribes before denied Erlanger suggested promotion or aided his rise.
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New York
Harry Erlanger
B. J. Nilert
Ensign
Ellert
Erlanger
Allies urged to ease Austria war burden
Viscount Morley urged the Allies at the peace conference to lift Austria’s burden and reopen economic and financial treaty terms. Tittoni opposed any move toward restoring Austrian power. Echo de Paris reports no major treaty changes and a signing target around August 30.
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Taris
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Viscount Morley
Austria
Cording
Echo de Paris
Tittoni
Italy
Manipulators of Food Have Thick Skin
Washington Aug 21 Representative Macerate Republican New York said in a statement explaining his resolution for an explanation of the Justice Department activities under food laws Congress must refuse to submit to graceful battering in its meeting place to cover laxity and inefficiency of cabinet The thick armor of four manipulators cannot be pierced by polished shafts of rhetoric hurled from high places Prison fare is the only food that will nourish their almost dead sense of concern for fellowmen.
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Washington
Macerate
New York
Department of Justice
Congress
Westchester and Boston R R Men Go On Strike
New York August 21 strike by New York Westchester and Boston railroad workers from 33rd street to White Plains halted service after demands for higher pay. Subways and elevated lines had just averted a larger walkout.
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Westchester
Boston
R. R
New York
New York Railways
Third Avenue Railway
Chicago theatres may all be closed soon
Word from New York will decide if the sympathy strike of musicians and stage hands, which closed five theatres yesterday, will extend to vaudeville and burlesque houses. Joseph Wink leler, president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, warned every theatre in Chicago could be affected.
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Chicago
New York
Trustcians
Joseph Winkleler
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Moving Pictures Theatre
Ohio food dealer found guilty of storing meat
Theodore Leonard Jr of Columbus was convicted in Municipal Court on one count for violating the state cold storage law by holding meat longer than the legal time. He received the maximum sentence a fine of 500 dollars and costs. The arrest was part of a statewide sweep that resulted in about forty food dealers being charged.
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Columbus
Ohio
Aus
Theodore Leonard, Jr
State of
Moonshine raid nets arrests and whiskey seizure
Federal authorities and Cleveland detectives raided a moonshine operation in Leverland Ohio. Four alleged gang members were arrested and 350 gallons of whiskey seized. Modern stilling gear and a woodside hideout were found during the raid. MORROW A WITNESS. Washington report notes Dr A Morrow set to testify in coal price investigation next Tuesday.
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Leverland
Ohio
Cleveland
Ullertown
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