Food profiteering bill clears Senate with teeth in penalties
The Senate passed the House food control bill extending penalties for profiteering to include hoarding destroying or monopolizing essentials and added apparel containers feeds and fertilizers. It sets a 5000 fine and two years imprisonment and could end on peace proclamation. Limited opposition and one substantive amendment about DC rental supervision were noted. The bill awaits conference.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
Palmer
District of Columbia
Smith
Georgia
Department of Justice
Livestock Officials Attack Packers in Senate Hearing
Edward L. Burke of the American National Live Stock Association told the Senate Agriculture Committee that the five great packers dominate the industry and urged immediate passage of Kendrick and Kenyon bills for federal regulation. He said the association backs federal oversight and denied inferring undue influence with the FTC. Packergs should be divested from stockyards, with cars made common carriers and regulated under federal license.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Edward L. Burke
Omaha
Neb
American National Live Stock Association
Kendrick and Kenyon
Live Stock Association
Burke
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Mississippi River
Weather snapshot and historical temps for September 12, 1919
Weather across states shows fair and warmer trends with subregional variations. The report includes temperatures, wind, and precipitation for Ohio Kentucky Indiana Virginia and other locations with a September 1919 comparison to prior years and a note on German spies and upcoming Tribune content.
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Ohio
West
Kentucky
Indiana
Virginia
Kansas
New Orleans
Omaha
Galveston
Denver
Nashville
Memphis
Winnipeg
City markets chief seeks Fed help over army surplus profiteers
New York City markets commissioner J C Day reports complaints that women buying surplus army foodstuffs resell at a profit to dealers. He will request federal aid to prosecute profiteers. A Bronx baker is accused of buying 300 cases of jam from army sale buyers.
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New York
J. C. Day
Rioting in Macon Textile District Spurs Strikes
Rioting began last night in the Macon Georgia textile mill district amid a strike. Strikers fired twelve shots at a truck carrying nonunion workers, wounding two Black women. Strikers and sympathizers beat many nonunion workers. one arrest was made.
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Macon
Circus Monkey Escapes During Springfield Show
Jocko the traveling circus chimpanzee escaped after leaping from a trained horse and caused a scare among spectators in Springfield Ohio. Police cornered the animal in a coal shed as trainers arrived to recapture it, with Jocko tossing coal at the officer before a trainer returned and led the monkey away.
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Springfield
Jocko
Striking Pupils Weaken as School Orders Inquiry
In Youngstown Ohio officials report suspension of sporadic strikes against 430 closing time across several public schools. Superintendent Chang announced an inquiry into leaders nationality and home political teaching. John Martadonia, 20, was fined $50 and costs for aiding and abetting a strike at a school.
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Youngstown
Chang
John Martadonia
Search for Dr Goenaga Proves Futile
Washington reports the search for Dr. Goenaga an American citizen and Porto Rican native held for ransom near Mexico City has yielded no trace. Mexican forces found eight bandits and no kidnap victim and dispersed them after the pursuit. The embassy notes one bank robber who robbed American Frank Lee Norris has been captured.
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Washington
Goenaga
Citien
Porto Rico
Mexico City
Frank Lee Norris
Chauffeur Mistaken for Liberia's President in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati citizen hailed a stately colored man as President elect King of Liberia. The chauffeur, dressed in a frock coat and diamonds, corrected him, saying he was the President’s driver, not the president. The moment sparked surprise at the Chamber of Commerce during a tour of city sights.
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Cincinnati
Liberia
Chamber of Commerce
Hope
Fans Storm Cincinnati Club Office For World Series Tickets
Tens of thousands mob the Wiggins Block offices in Cincinnati as the club issues only regular blanks for World Series tickets. Fans of all ages jam Vine Fourth Walnut and Fifth streets while officials manage the rush and discuss Heinie Groh’s injured finger amid a calm storm of demand.
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Wiggins
Paris
Red Diamond
Sweeney
McGuffy
Vine
Fourth
Walnut
Fifth Streets
Herrmann
Cincinnati Traction Company
Heinie Groh
Keenan Girl Fighting for Life as Poison Case Prolonged
Geraldine Keenan, a stenographer, remains in critical condition twelve days after swallowing twenty two grains of poison. Doctors express little hope and note inflammation has attacked vital organs while her brother seeks family support and extra nursing care.
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Dr. Bachmeyer
Buffalo
N. Y
Cincinnati
Mr. Keenan
Woman's Page amusements and society feature
A society and children’s page preview in the Magazine Section highlights upcoming amusements and reads for readers, with coverage of social happenings and family interests. The item signals tomorrow’s Commercial Tribune content.
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Tomorrow's Commercial Tribune
Johnson Pleads Against League Covenant in Packed St Louis
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California spoke to a packed Coliseum crowd in St. Louis denouncing the League of Nations covenant in its present form. The ovation lasted eighteen minutes as flags waved and the audience joined in The Star Spangled Banner. He warned the Senate stands between liberty and loss of freedom and urged defeat of the treaty.
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ST. Louis
Hiram W. Johnson
California
League of Nations Covenant
Coliseum
Senator Johnson
Johnson
John A. Simond
League For the Preservation of American Independence
United States Senate
Wilson
Cincinnati Automobile Show Opens Tonight at Music Hall
Preparations complete for the Cincinnati Automobile Show opening tonight with 200 models from 80 exhibitors. Women dealers display accessories for the first time with special days planned for Ohio Indiana Constitution Kentucky Cincinnati Reds American Legion events.
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Cincinnati
Music Hall
Ohio
Indiana
Constitution
Kentucky
Cincinnati Reds
American Legion
Pat Moran
Cincinnati Automobile Dealers’ Association
Comic section for young readers in tomorrow's Commercial Tribune
The notice announces a comic section aimed at little readers in the next day's Commercial Tribune edition. It highlights playful features and kid friendly content to appear in the morning paper.
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Commercial Tribune
Lansing Silent at Summer Home During Inquiry
Watertown New York September 12 Secretary Lansing at Henderson Harbor would not comment on Senate testimony by William Cullitt asserting the secretary said the public would defeat the treaty if they understood it. Lansing then left for the Calloup Islands with the Fortnightly Club for a bass fishing trip.
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Watertown
N. Y
Lansing
Henderson Harbor
William CC. Kullitt
Senate Freign Relations Committee
Associated Press
Calloup Islands
Wilson says League veto safeguards sovereignty
President Wilson defended the League of Nations Assembly as a debating body and argued the United States would hold a veto with its single vote due to unanimous decisions. He toured Idaho speeches at Coeur d Alene and Spokane and urged acceptance of the treaty reservations.
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Wash
Great Britain
League of Nations Assembly
Wilson
Coeur d’ Alene
Idaho
United States
Borah
Senate
League
Tacoma
Pact Arranges for Advantage of Big Nations
A report notes a series of agreements among major countries to secure strategic benefits. Officials describe the moves as aligning economic and security interests amid shifting global dynamics.
Testimony Claims Lansing Opposed League Peace Covenant
William C. Bullitt testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Secretary Lansing opposed the Shantung award and described the league as thoroughly bad. He quoted a memorandum noting Lansing warned the Senate and people would defeat the treaty if fully understood. The hearing drew no Democratic senators and Lansing was reportedly unavailable.
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Lansing
American Peace Commission
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
William C. Bullitt
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Paris
League
Bullitt
Lodge
Henry White
General Bliss
American Commission
Japan
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Knox
Capitol
State Department
Associated Press
Watertown
N. Y
Sinn Fein Rule Suppressed in Ireland Raids and Seizures
Police and military raids sweep Ireland as Sinn Fein rule is suppressed in Dublin. Arms and literature seized. two Sinn Fein MPs, Ernest Blithe and Patrick O Keefe, arrested. Searches of Sinn Fein HQ and private homes continue with no prosecutions yet.
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Ireland
Dublin
House of Commons
Ernest Blithe
Monaghan
North
Patrick O'Keefe
Cork
Skibbereen
County Cork
Commons
Irish Republic
Count Plunkett
Sin Feinn
Michael Staines
Pershing in the Battle Zone
Martin Green probes the front lines and decisions behind General Pershing in the Great War. A contemporary column reflects on leadership, strategy, and the American role in ongoing battles.
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Pershing
Martin Green
Commercial Tribune
Prices Right After the Civil War
Tomorrow's Commercial Tribune presents an interesting comparison of prices and economy in the immediate postwar period, analyzing household costs and market shifts from that era.
Pershing to Retain Rank for Life
General Pershing will remain senior General in the U S armies for life, Chief of Staff March told the House Military Committee. He said the army reorganization plan grants the Chief of Staff the rank of General only while in that post, and that there can be no permanent general army staff. March predicted the regular army of 509,000 can be filled by volunteers.
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Washington
Pershing
United States
March
House Military Committee
War Department
General March
Department
Pershing Arrives Home as Victory Parade Prelude
General John J. Pershing returns to Washington greeted by women and government officials after a formal but humble welcome. He is slated to lead the First Division in next week’s Pennsylvania Avenue Victory parade amid national celebration and tribute.
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Washington
New York
Philadelphia
John J. Pershing
Pennsylvania Avenue
France
Marshall
Wilson
Baker
General March
General Pershing
The Downfall of Fogerty
Annie O Hagan crafts a charming tale centered on Fogerty s unraveling with wit and a keen sense of place. The narrative follows a quirky cast as secrets emerge and loyalties are tested in a small town setting.
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Fogerty
Annie O’hagan
Tomorrow's Commercial Tribune
Man in Akron Hospital After Snake Exhibition Incident
James Reese, 22, is in serious condition at City Hospital Akron after attempting to handle a rattlesnake during a museum show. He asked if snakes could sting and, believing they could not, thrust his hand into a cage. a rattler with uncut fangs bit him.
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Akron
James Reese
City Hospital
Reese
Ammunition Explosion Kills Two at Raritan Arsenal
In Bonhamtown New Jersey on September 12 two civilian employees were killed and six injured when a six inch shell exploded while being unloaded from a barge on the Raritan River. The shell was being transferred to a magazine at the Raritan Arsenal.
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Bonhamtown
N. J
Raritan River
Raritan Arsenal
Charles D. Mitchell's Timely Drawing Highlighted
A brief item notes Charles D. Mitchell presents a timely drawing in the Tomeor row's Commercial Tribune, inviting readers to view the work.
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Charles D. Mitchell
Tomeorrow
Commercial Tribune
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