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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
9
Hoover estimates show flour price impact on consumers totaling a large monthly burden with figures indicating broad economic strain. The report highlights a costly effect on household budgets amid ongoing price pressures and speculative markets cited by officials.
Hoover tells a Senate group that food legislation is essential to victory, outlining four core measures including export regulation and distribution control. He rejects fears of wage regulation or factory requisitions and urges continued debate to speed passage while noting allies face major shortages. He cites potential savings of billions from domestic reductions and warns of flour speculators extracting profits.
New York reports Mrs. Ray Hyman known as the 60 per cent month banker confessed to thefts of over 500000 entrusted for investment. She linked attempted murder robbery and blackmail to her get rich scheme and named others to be arrested or sought by warrants. She said no client funds were invested and the plan relied on ongoing inflows to cover payouts.
New York police face renewed questions as Consuelo La Rue claims threats tied to the case. The finding of a heavy tool chest and the missing trap door prompt calls for an official review of detective bureau methods amid ongoing searches for accomplices.
President Wilson is to sign an executive order implementing the export control act and a cabinet plan for administration by a council from multiple departments. Coal and wheat lead the first commodities under control, with neutrals racing to secure grain contracts amid looming embargo power and domestic priority rules.
Senator Guglielmo Marconi speaking at a dinner for Italy’s war mission appealed to the American coal and steel centers to supply Italy with essential war materials. The event capped a warm reception as the mission travels through the south and middle west, with plans to proceed to Philadelphia.
In Butte Montana the Metal Mine Workers union reports 12 000 of 15 000 miners quit. Electricians strike at Montana Power threatens power for railroads and industry. Mines shift to day work as safety and intimidation fears rise and union leadership plans broader organizing efforts.
Washington June 19 The Red Cross launches an eight day drive to raise 100 million for soldiers and relief work in Europe. By day two reports show over 35 million subscribed and many cities exceed their targets as leaders urge continued generosity. President Wilson asks mayors to aid solicitation.
The Modern Woodmen of America adopted an amended charter increasing the insurance tax rate by 20 cents per $1,000. The war risk is cited as the reason. A drive to raise a $3,000,000 fund to help families of members going to the front is also underway.
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