Wilson to ask Congress tackle high price problem
President Wilson to address Congress with legislation to curb the cost of living and to reduce profiteering. Justice agents ordered to root out hoarders of essentials and prosecute under the food control act as government measures to stabilize prices and shield the public.
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Wilson
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Julius A. Barnes
The
Grain Corporation
Department of Justice
Cabinet Committee Formed to Fight High Cost of Living
A cabinet committee has been appointed to lead the effort to reduce the high cost of living. Members include W. B. Colver, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, W. D. Hines, director-general of the railroads, and R. C. Lefingwell, assistant secretary of the treasury.
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W.B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
W. D. Hines
Railroads
R. C. Lefingwell
the Treasury
Government actions to stabilize wheat and flour prices
After a presidential day of activity the cabinet sub-committee led by Attorney General Palmer announced steps to curb rising wheat costs. Director Barnes pledged flour price readjustment funded by the national treasury, pending any world price drop below the guaranteed basis.
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Palmer
Barnes
National Treasury
Congress
Grain corp to sell flour at 10 dollars a barrel nationwide
Director Barnes said the grain corporation will move to sell standard export flour in carload lots at a maximum of 10 dollars per barrel, a price 1 dollar below the four month high. He cited private sources predicting about 400000 bushels more wheat produced in North America, with 250000 bushels from the United States in the June forecast and an 8000000 bushel reduction in European wheat and rye outside Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Corporation
Barnes
North America
United States
Russia
High Level Cabinet Debate Over Cost of Living
Attorney General Palmer stayed after the cabinet meeting to confer with the president and present memoranda detailing government actions under current and possible new laws to address the high cost of living.
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Palmer
Farmers as profiteers in Inter-mountain wheat market
Ogden August 5 Farmers in Utah and Idaho refuse government guaranteed wheat price. Mills in the district idle due to grain shortage as officials report the farmers will only sell at a premium of 20 to 50 cents per bushel over the government basis.
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Ogden
Inter-mountain Shales
Ogden Grain Exchange
Utah
Idaho
Pythians Strike Behind Fight Against profiteering
A Knights of Pythias group pledges aid to efforts against profiteering in America as part of a broader push for social reform.
Millions of Deaths From Drought Hit Wyoming Trout
Millions of deaths have occurred in Wyoming due to an exceptionally dry season. Streams have dried up and vast numbers of trout perished, impairing fishing for years as anglers report barren creeks and brooks across the state.
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Wyoming
Double Garroting Near Brawley Shocks County
In Brawley California two men William Bailey and James Mollhany were found garrotted with their own belts in a field near Bailey store after an overnight robbery. Bailey’s dog stood guard. Neighbors say both men were in the store at 9 pm. Officers tie the crime to a robbery and ambush by two assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brawley
Calif
William Bailey
Rockwood
James ©. Mollhany
Bailey
Mollhany
Riots at Fort Pitt coal mine near Bellaire
Miners strike at the Fort Pitt mine below Sunnyside Ohio near Bellaire leads to clashes as more than 200 foreign strikers confront American workers demanding a six hour day and higher wages. Twenty armed deputies guard the site and sheriff orders shoot to kill if needed to restore order.
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Associated Press
Bellaire, C
Fort Pitt
Central Coal Company
Sunnyside
Ohio
Bellaire
Hellaire
John W. Osborne
Belmont County
Anteonanl
General Pershing Reports Troop Deployment Overseas
Washington reports General Pershing cabled the war department that as of July 31 a total of 88,897 American troops remained overseas.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Tri Partite Plan Speech
In a senate speech Thomas of Colorado attacked the league of covenant in historical light. Once a loyal partisan, he shifts from backing the league to challenging its aims in a bold political move. He cites his Colorado career including governorship and senate tenure to remind allies of past positions.
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U. 5
Chamber OF Commerce
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
League of Covenant
Democratic Party
Charles Spaulding Thomas
Darien
Leadville
Denver
Kansas City
U. S
Charles J. Hughes
Fleet flight ends fatally in San Diego harbor
A naval air flight returning from the Pacific crashed into San Diego harbor. Radio electrician E. Devens was killed. Lieut Kilmer and San Diego photographer Willis Co. Baker, who had photographed the fleet, escaped with minor injuries.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Pacific
Lieut. Oo
Ehileen
North Island Naval Air Station
San Diego Harbor
E. Devens
Lieut. Kilmer
Willis Co. Baker
MOBERLY Police Strike After Salary Standstill
MOberly police officers walked off the job today after city council refused a requested pay raise. The walkout follows last night’s council vote and leaves the department short staffed as officials seek a settlement.
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Moberly
Missouri Prohibition Referendum Petition Filed
Aug 5 1920 8st Louis petitioners announce a referendum petition with about 96 000 names will be filed with the secretary of state tomorrow seeking Missouri's ratification of the national prohibition amendment.
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Louis
Missouri
Secretary of State
Selections in Todays Races Across Multiple Cards
The listing shows horse race picks for today with selections by Irish Lad and Luck y Boy, naming horses such as Duly Fashion Trulane Palm Polo Cub Lady Harrigan White Shield Grecoh Thirty Seven Cobrita Dr Samuel Medford Bey Thirat Gift and others across six races plus pivot and second race options and multiple jockeys and entries listed.
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Trulane
Palm
Polo Cub
Charles Jr
Lady Harrigan
Cobrita
Dr. Samuel
Art Rick
Medford Bey
Thirat
Gift
Lucky Boy
Eameraida
Chas
Geggus
Duly Feahion
Raceo
Welker Turnbow
Casaloma
Mace—Pic
Mace—Oreesh
Fied
Sureget
Fh Reoe—Sii of
Blarney
Ponce de Leon
Government ownership urged by business leaders across nation
The railroad question dominates government and Congress as representatives of railroads and organized labor push tri partite control. Threats of large scale strikes loom with 600000 shopmen voting on walkout to press wage demands amid high living costs. Clerks, freight handlers and station employees seek raises as discussions with union leaders proceed ahead of a Senate or House hearing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House Interstate Commerce Committee of Representatives
Railroad Brothers
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Hines
L Rester
United States
Lady Forbes Turns Farm Into Haven for Disabled Soldiers
Lady Angela Forbes, a prominent English society figure, uses a sixty six acre farm to aid disabled veterans. Business leaders nationwide back private ownership amid labor demands for government control of railroads, announced after a Chamber of Commerce vote.
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Angela Forbes
Carity-Six Acres
Government rail purchase plan outlined with massive costs
The document argues the government would need to pledge up to 18 to 20 billion dollars to seize control of the railroads. It warns that selling the required securities would be difficult and that annual new capital of 500 million to 1 billion dollars would be necessary to bear the burden.
Local Shopmen Urged by Union Leaders to Avoid Strike Action
Py. M. Beach and FM. Wedgeman, national union chairs for the Machinists and Boiler Makers, spoke to local shopmen advising against agitation for a strike. They urged workers to await proper action by national leaders and warned that local action could harm overall railroad interests.
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Py. M. Beach
Winnternational Association of Machinists
Union Pacific and Allied Lines
FM. Wedgeman
Fordteration
Union Pacific
Allied Lines
Acton
Organiaae Lons
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William 8. Colver
Walker D. Hines
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Sharks
Aula
Knights of Pythias
Amer
Chicago
Fortye Seventh and
Late Streets
Mpchioo Pune
Dunaur
Oulahirta
Sen Thomas
George
England
Canada
Jock
Lear
Lady Angela Forbes
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