Packers Aided by U S Rules Charged at Hearing
Chicago hearings before FTC examiner Basil M. Manly reveal alleged use of national food administration rules to favor Swift & Co subsidiaries over independent dealers. Evidence cites W F Priebe & Co actions, poultry storage orders, and packers' control of cheese and dairy output with Washington connections.
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National Food Administration
Washington
Basil M. Manly
Federal Trade Commission
National Capital
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Swift & Co
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Food Administration Board
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Priebe & Co
Food Administration
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William McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican National Committee
Wilson & Co
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U. S
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H. B. Collins
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EBO
German orders halt advance into Russian territory
London dispatch reports from Petrograd that the German army has received orders to stop their advance into Russian territory, signaling a pause in the eastern front push.
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Petrograd
Uncle Sam
Hertling Speech Seen Not Altering War Aims
Washington notes von Hertling’s Reichstag address does not shift the war aims. Officials say it strengthens the militaristic faction, questions Wilson’s peace basis, and signals no early round-table talks before a broad Entente acceptance of terms.
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Wilson
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India
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Entente
Hertiing
State Department
Thirteen U S Navy Tug Cherokee Lost In Gale
The navy reports the tug Cherokee foundered off Fenwick Island in a fierce gale. Of 45 officers and 35 enlisted men, ten survivors were landed in Philadelphia, with four more rescued on rafts. two washed overboard and two died from exposure. Names of survivors are listed. loss blamed on broken steering gear.
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Luckenbach Steamship Line
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Atlantic
New York
Civil War Vet Maj Shufeldt Joins Army Medical Corps
Maj R W Shufeldt, a Civil War junior officer and Indian Wars veteran, is placed on the active list of the army medical corps at his request. He will assist in compiling a medical and surgical history of the present war. He is already renowned in scientific research and literature, with writings on comparative anatomy photography biology art paleontology and related fields.
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R. W. Shufeldt
Army
Japs Threaten Russia Over Russo German Peace
Tokyo warns it will take decisive steps if a Russo German peace is concluded. Motono says full understanding exists with Britain America and allies. Japan may act in Siberia if German activity expands there.
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Motono
House of Representatives
Inoa
Great Britain
America
Washington
Siberia
Far East
Siberian
Orient
San Francisco
von Bernstorff
Berlin
United States
Preston
Vladiveostok
Stevens Commission of
Vladivostok
Lava at Kilauea Recedes After Near Ridge Rise
Honolulu reports lava at Kilauea has receded three feet from a peak within one foot of the ridge, easing overflow danger after previously rising 22 feet. Authorities note lava flow slowed and potential threat diminished as of late reports.
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Kilauea
Honolulu
Kilauean
Kaiser May Hit Any Reiterated Violation of Vienna Refusal
An official French dispatch reports Austria and Hungary will not send troops against Russia or Romania and refuse participation in Ukraine action. It notes a February 22 meeting between Emperors Charles and William and suggests a brewing rift with Germany seeking to resolve it by force if needed.
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Hungary
Roumania
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William
Bomb attempt at Newburgh Shipyards thwarted
A guard seized a bomb at the Newburgh Shipyards plant and hurled it to safety. The device exploded causing some damage but did not halt plant operations.
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Newburgh
Newburgh Shipyards Company
Canners Ordered to Hold Corn Peas Tomatoes and Salmon
Washington officials advise all canners to hold current stocks of corn peas tomatoes string beans and salmon for war use until further notice. The instruction aims to prioritize wartime needs and conserve supplies nationwide.
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The
Food Administration
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