War on food prices sparks government crackdown plan
Washington announces a vigorous campaign against food speculators after a cabinet meeting. President Wilson and officials cite railcar shortages and transport ties as key to relief, with the Interstate Commerce Commission tasked to expedite solutions. Senator Lewis calls for authority to seize food stocks to curb price inflation. Looting rises in New York as women riot over food shortages, prompting arrests and appeals for peaceful methods.
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John Franklin Fort Named to U S Trade Board
Former New Jersey governor John Franklin Fort is appointed to a seat on the United States Trade Board, signaling a continuation of his public service at the national level and aligning with his background in economics and state governance.
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New Jersey
U. S. Trade Board
President to Take Oath on March 4
President Wilson will take the oath privately at the White House on Sunday March 4. A special Senate session on March 5 will authorize the vice presidential oath in the Senate chamber and the customary inauguration ceremonies. It remains unclear if Wilson will take a public oath again on March 5 or deliver his inaugural address.
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Wilson
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Fire Levels Half Block in Omaha Business District
A 35 mile per hour north wind drove a major blaze through Omaha's east business district in the early morning, sparking 10s of smaller fires including one at the Paxton hotel where about 400 guests fled. Property owners estimate losses at 1,133,500 while the watchman at the origin building is missing.
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Neb
Paxton Hotel
Revenue Amendment Killed in Early Revenue Bill Vote
Washington deliberation reports the first vote on provisions of the revenue bill defeating Senator Watson's amendment to let the excess profits tax expire December 31, 1919. The Democratic majority proposed July 1, 1921 as the expiry date.
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Watson
U S Opens Inquiry At Chicago On Tieup
Federal investigation into food and coal shortages and railcar shortages began in Chicago. Joseph P. Griffin, president of the Board of Trade, denies ICC claims that Chicago shippers receive cars. Griffin cites scarce railcars and accuses the ICC of misleading the public. He requests 1,000 cars daily to move grain.
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Hinton G. Clabaugh
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central
Exercise Kills Comedian Fred Mace in New York Hotel
Fred Mace, a Los Angeles film comedian, was found dead in his New York hotel room after a stroke while exercising to lose weight. Friends say he shed from 257 to 200 pounds in six weeks, and the strenuous routine likely harmed his health.
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Fred Mace
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Two Killed By Fast Train In Muscatine
An unlabeled man and woman were struck and killed by a railroad train as they walked along tracks in the south part of Muscatine Iowa. The incident occurred on February 23 and involved a Te land passenger train.
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Lloyd George Warns of Peril and Urgent War Measures
Premier Lloyd George warned in the House of Commons that the U boat threat could decide Britain’s fate. He outlined drastic, immediate steps to cut imports, save tonnage, boost home production, and enforce sharp farming and wage rules to endure the siege and sustain allies.
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Parent Held in Boy's Death in Indiana
In Connersville Indiana Mr and Mrs Herman Hilbert were arrested over the death of their seven year old son Russell J Hilbert whose stomach contained strychnine according to an Indianapolis chemist The body was buried in Orange cemetery and may be exhumed for further testing Hilbert fifty is divorced from his first wife and a visitation dispute was pending in Fayette circuit court when the boy died
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Mrs F C Penfield May Leave Austria Soon
The wife of the American envoy to Austria, Mrs. F C Penfield, is reported to be preparing to depart Vienna as tensions rise and the envoy contemplates new assignments. The situation reflects shifting diplomatic duties amid uncertain European conditions.
Plants Close Down for Want of Cars
Chicago experiences widespread plant shutdowns and layoffs due to car shortages and scarce supplies. Akron reports the American Cereal plant closing, Fort Dodge production halted, affecting about 1,200 workers. South Chicago elevators including Shaffer’s close. Illinois Steel halts furnaces for limestone and coke shortages. Federal Furnace and American Maize Products threaten layoffs affecting up to 1,000 workers, with Corn Products following suit.
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Burglars Hit Greens Fork Bank In Early Morning Heist
In Greens Fork nine miles west of Richmond Indiana burglars blew the First National bank safe and escaped by car with 3280 in currency. Initial estimates of booty rose to about 8000 before bank officials confirmed the lower total. More than 3000 in gold remained untouched as the inner door barred access. The thieves were in the building over thirty minutes and left no trace, according to authorities.
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Bridge danger sparks search in Dubuque
A package with thirty sticks of dynamite two boxes of caps and fuse was found hidden under rubbish in Dubuque near the Iowa end of the railroad bridge over the Mississippi River. A Great Western Railroad secret service man discovered the cache five blocks from the bridge.
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Iowa
Great Western Railroad Company
Diver Victim Among Athos Rescue Reports
A second report on the Athos sinking notes American missionary Robert Allen Haden died when the French liner was torpedoed near Malta on Feb 17. The Athos was en route from Kobe on a return voyage carrying troops, raising questions about transport status and passenger risk aboard ships with soldiers.
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Boxing Killed in New York State Next Jan 1
Albany N Y Feb 24 professional boxing will die in New York state on Jan 1 next. An agreement to stamp out prize fighting has been reached between Governor Whitman and Senator Walters of Syracuse.
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Syracuse
Army Appropriation Bill Passed by House in Secret Vote
Washington February 24 The army appropriation bill carrying about 250 million was approved by the house without a record vote. An effort to insert universal training legislation was defeated by a point of order.
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