Packers Aided by U S Rules in Poultry and Cheese Control
Hearings before FTC examiner Basil Manly reveal alleged use of food administration rules to consolidate poultry and cheese markets. Evidence shows Swift & Co and related officers influencing prices loans and storage to curb independent dealers and boost packers.
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Chicago
National Food Administration
Washington
Basil M. Manly
Federal Trade Commission
National Capital
W. F. Priebe
W. F. Priebe & Co
Swift & Co
The
Food Administration Board
Priebe
Priebe & Co
Food Administration
John C. Eversmann
William Mc.Kinley
Eversmann
Wilson & Co
Mr. Heney
S. W. Tator
H. B. Collins
Brooks
B. C. Heyl
German orders halt Petrograd advance reported
London February 28 reports a reliable Petrograd dispatch says the German army has received orders to stop their advance into Russian territory.
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London
Petrograd
Kaiser Likes to Fight Despite Peace Aims Debate
Washington officials see Chancellor von Hertling’s speech as aimed at strengthening the militaristic faction and discrediting President Wilson’s peace principles. They note his stance on Ireland India and Egypt and expect no early round table talks until central powers fully accept Entente terms.
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Washington
von Hertling
Reichstag
Wilson
Congress
Count von Hertling
Hertling
Ireland
India
Egypt
State Department
Thirty U S Men Lost On Navy Tug Cherokee
Navy announces Cherokee foundered off Fenwick Island light ship in a gale. Of 130 aboard, ten survivors landed in Philadelphia. four others saved by ships, two washed overboard, and two died of exposure. Rescue estimates vary. a British steamer later recovered some crew. Nome survivors listed with ranks and hometowns.
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Washington
Fenwick Island
Delaware Capes
Philadelphia
Luckenbach Steamship Line
Navy Department
Atlantic
New York
Civil War Veteran Maj. Shufeldt Joins Army Medical Corps
Maj R W Shufeldt, a Civil War and Indian wars veteran, is placed on the active list of the army medical corps at his own request to help compile a medical and surgical history of the present war. He already has an international reputation in scientific research and literature, with writings on comparative anatomy, photography, biology, art, palaeontology and related fields.
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R. W. Shufeldt
Army
Japs Threaten Russia Over Russo-German Peace
London reports Foreign Minister Motono warns Japan will take decisive steps if a Russo-German peace is concluded. Tokyo cites strong allied understanding while Japan contemplates action in Siberia should German activity spread toward the Far East.
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Tokyo
London
Japan
Motono
House of Representatives
Great Britain
America
Washington
Siberia
Far East
Siberian
Orient
San Francisco
von Bernstorff
Berlin
United States
Preston
Vladivostok
Windivostok
Stevens Commission of
American Engineers
Lava recedes at Kilauea after surge near ridge
Lava at Kilauea has fallen from a peak of 22 feet to within three feet of the ridge and is viewed as having passed the danger of overflow. Reports say the flow receded about three feet and danger has diminished.
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Waco
Tex
Milford
Kilauea
Honolulu
Kilauean Volcano
Austria-Hungary Refuses Participation in Russia Campaign
An official French dispatch, dated February 22, quotes Austrian Premier stating Austria-Hungary will not take part in actions against Russia or Roumania and will not deploy troops to Ukraine. It notes a meeting between Emperor Charles and Wilhelm and signals escalating tensions with Germany ready to use force if needed.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Russia
France
Austria- Hungary
Roumania
Ukrainia
Charles
Willam
Bomb attempt fails at Newburgh Shipyards plant
In Newburgh New York on February 28 an attempt to blow up plant machinery was frustrated when a guard picked up a bomb and hurled it to safety. The device exploded causing some damage but did not stop work at the shipyards.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Newburgh Shipyards Company
Canned Goods Ordered Held for War Use
Washington authorities directed all canners to keep on hand canned corn peas tomatoes string beans and salmon until further notice for war purposes.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
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Cleveland
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Poynter
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GG. L. Cudgel
B. F. Brumfield
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