Attorneys General and State Food Administrators Unite to Fight Hoarders
Attorney General Palmer secured enthusiastic assent from nearly all state food administrators to cooperate with federal efforts to curb the high cost of living. He ordered district attorneys to coordinate with food administrators and act on any evidence of law violations. He also indicated the Secret Service is available for investigations into hoarders and profiteers, and requested packing house inspectors to supply information to district attorneys when asked.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palmer
Secret Service
Houston
William Myers Stricken Seriously Ill Near Laramie Ranch
William Myers became seriously sick while visiting a ranch near Laramie yesterday. Members of his family left for his bedside last night as his condition was reported critical.
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William Myers
Laramie
Benny Lenn y Leonard Outpoints Patsy Cline in Philadelphia
Lightweight champion Len ny Leonard defeats Irish Patsy Cline at the Philadelphia National Baseball Park by decision. Leonard retains the world title in the non-title bout as the crowd watches in Philadelphia.
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Benny
Cline
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Lenny Leonard
Patsy Cline
New York
Philadelphia National Baseball Park
Closer to Dose For Profiteers
London reports the house of commons approved the second reading of the government bill to prosecute profiteers. The measure targets those who exploit shortages by overcharging or hoarding essential goods, intensifying parliamentary action.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Cape Airship Now Is Wreck
The Felixstowe Fury, a flying boat bound for a Cape test flight, wrecked near London. Wireless operator Lieut. McLeod was killed and the six passengers were rescued.
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Cape
Associated Press
London
Felixstowe Fury
Capestowe
Lieut
McLeod
Release demand over Private Celectane Flores held in Mexico
Military authorities in Laredo, Texas, demand the release of Private Celectane Flores of the 37th Infantry, arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Mexican officials accuse Flores of being a Felix Diago conspirator and say he travelled to Nuevo Laredo to attend a prizefight and allegedly made anti Carranza remarks. Flores is an American citizen born in Lace.
Denver Mint Reopens Amid Penny Shortage Delays
Denver reopened after a coin shortage reduced penny availability and 5 cent pieces. The halt affected production and distribution, with officials advising businesses to expect continued delays and encouraging use of alternative coins where possible.
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Denver
Colo
United States Mint
Senator Warren Sees Reservations Precede Ratification
Senator Warren, in Cheyenne, said uncertainties remain and alterations of interpretations may be needed to secure passage. He expects to stay through the week but could be recalled to Washington at any time.
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Warren
Washington
League
Cheyenne
Heads of Brotherhoods Back Plan for Government Rail Control
The heads of the railway brotherhoods announce support for government ownership and joint control of railways and will push the plan at the next election. They also demand higher wages or a reduction in the cost of living.
Poverty Fears Rise in Mexico With Rising Living Costs
A Mexico City report from August notes a decade of price spikes with average living costs up 212 percent over nine years. Sugar and eggs jump sharply while goods overall show notable increases across categories.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Department of Industry, Labor and Commerce
Lord
Witness Charges Secretary of War Aided Spruce Producers
Charles R. Fligh of Grand Rapids testified before a congressional committee that in 1917 Secretary Baker telegraphed lumber officials in the northwest to grant the demands of the Industrial Workers of the World. He said the IWW wielded terror in lumber camps as strikes and sabotage prevailed during war production.
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Secretary OF War
Associated Press
Chicago
Congressional
Government Bureau of Aircraft Production
Charles R. Fligh
Grand Rapids
Mich
Baker
Northwest
Nine Airplanes Due Here This Week From Mineola
General O Neil reports a stock of nine airplanes will arrive at Fort Russell this week from Mineola Long Island. Preparations are made for a suitable field to land, marked by a white cloth cross for airborne identification and a cornucopia pennant. Wind direction will be noted near ground level. The nine planes depart Mineola on their westward flight Wednesday.
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O'Neil
Fort Russell
Mineola
Long Island
Denver shop workers end short strike
About six thousand Denver shop employees voted to resume work tomorrow morning after a brief strike. They await the outcome of a national referendum due by August 24 and an August 24 decision could trigger further action. Night shifts restart at 1:01 o'clock Tuesday.
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Denver
Waa
Finn and Talbot Announce Reno Race Meeting
J C Talbot and W W Finn confirmed a twenty five day racing meet at Reno Nevada after Frontier Park ends. Most Frontier Park horses will travel to Reno with additions from Helena Spokane and San Diego. Organizers promise the largest meet ever held in Reno.
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J. C. Talbot
W. W. Finn
Reno
Nevada
Frontier Park
Sagebrush Town
Helena
Spokane
San Diego
Schuberts Sue Stars Over Strike Damages
Winter Garden company the Schuberts filed suits in federal court seeking 800000 dollars in damages claiming the Actors Equity strike caused losses. Nearly 300 leading stage and screen stars named as defendants.
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Actors’ Equity Association
Winter Garden Company
The
Schuberts
United States
District Court
American Actress Seeks Divorce From Ottoman Prince
In York on August 1 a tangled web of romance and intrigue unfolds in court as Princess Ola Humphrey Hassan arrives to initiate divorce from her Ottoman Empire husband Tbrahim, cousin of the Beypi ruler, citing cruelty and support issues amid a high society drama tying American and Ottoman elites.
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Prince OF Ottoman
Empire
York
Cansa- Honra
Ola Humphrey Hassan Drrives
Tbrahim
Ottoman Empire
Beypi
Bolshevik Control Looms Over All Siberia
Washington reports forecast the collapse of Admiral Kolchak’s movement in Siberia as forces retreat toward Omsk. Allied supply failures and Bolshevik superiority, with officers including German veterans, threaten to cede control of the region unless drastic outside action is taken.
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Washington
Kolchak
Siberia
Omsk
Russia
Congress
Andrew Carnegie Dies Quietly at 83 in Lenox Estate
Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie died at his Lenox Massachusetts estate after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia. He had devoted 18 years to gifts and philanthropy and left a private fortune once reputed as America's second largest. A simple funeral service will be held with family present.
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Associated Press
Lenox
Mass
Berkshire Hills
Andrew Carnegie
America
Why Bleed America White Ben Fit Of Europe
Senator Myers of Montana charged that Ural supplies bought with U S funds for relief in Europe were resold abroad cheaper than prices asked of Americans. He spoke in support of a resolution to seek judiciary committee guidance on the advisability of ramming imports and tied white the remainder of the.
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Washington
Myers
Montana
United States
Congress
Europe
Rogue One
Judiciary Committee
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