09 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
1
State Auditor sends nineteen men to inspect owners entries as MacWilliams silent while reports show large quantities of produce stored too long may be confiscated by state authorities.
Deputy State Dairy and Food Inspector Arthur MacWilliams returned from Columbus and met with Thomas Gault to push a statewide cold storage inquiry. He expects to stay about two weeks, focuses on entries and poultry stocks, and notes butter not stamped in storage earlier led to corrective orders.
A public statement urges an end to the vicious cycle of price increases and calls for reasoned negotiation with labor. He warns railroad workers that threats harm their own cause and advocates intelligent counsel as the path forward.
President Wilson tells Congress that prices rise not from shortages but from artificial practices. He calls for drastic laws to curb hoarding and profiteering, promises action against illegal methods, and urges consumer vigilance while peace treaty ratification reforms the economy.
City and county officials considered measures to lower prices and place surplus meats and flour on sale. A municipal market plan and a conference on food legislation were arranged with the Federated Improvement Associations aiding in price investigations. Grand jury recommendations may push for food sold by weight to curb short measures while rail delays barely affect markets.
Fair skies Saturday and Sunday across Ohio Indiana with rising temperatures. Kentucky and West Virginia also fair with little temperature change. The report lists current highs and precip totals for several stations including Cincinnati and Memphis with temperatures near 70s to 90s and light rainfall.
The president argues prices for essential goods rise from artificial, anti competitive practices. He urges extending food control acts, regulating cold storage, labeling interstate shipments with prices, licensing interstate corporations, and enforcing anti trust prosecutions. He warns the world crisis requires steady American leadership.
The Quakers lose by 4 to 2 while the Bruins blank New York 3 to 0. Unsteady play leads to a rugged scoreboard and shifting momentum throughout the games.
Two young girls, Evelyn aged 9 and Fern aged 12, were attacked while berry picking near Ft. Thomas and Bellevue. A man seized Evelyn, carried her away, then Fern alerted authorities. Residents joined a search as police hunted for the suspect.
The rejuvenated Phillies opened a four game series against the league leaders but lost 4 to 2. Gene Packard pitched seven scoreless innings after a rough first, allowing four hits. The Reds built an early lead and Ring closed out the victory as Ruether started for Cincinnati.
The Commercial Tribune previews the Sunday issue with features on literature effects by world changes, intellectual investigations, a gang leader tale from New York, a McNutt illustrated home story, and sections for Women, Children, Amusements, Society and photographs of Cincinnati women.
Public leaders push licensing of interstate corporations, extended food control to all essentials, profiteering penalties, cold storage regulation, price tracking on stored goods, and faster peace treaty ratification. Executive actions include wheat shipment controls, selling government surplus, and forced withdrawal from markets to lower home prices.
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