Washington Debates Trade Probes and Reciprocity Battle
A nine member House committee would study possible restraint of trade by financiers. Senate votes split over the Canadian reciprocity proposal with meat inclusion defeated 14 to 32. Reports accuse Ballinger and Ryan of backing Alaska land grants, while Charles D. Hykes faces charges of running a political news bureau. Senator Gronna attacks the reciprocity bill as unconstitutional. Senator Newlands introduces a five member interstate trade commission plan to regulate industrials, mirroring the ICC.
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Ethel Barrymore seeks divorce from Russell Colt in New York
The actress Ethel Barrymore, while performing in Los Angeles, files divorce papers in New York against Russell Griswold Colt after a marriage of less than two years. A special agent will deliver the papers upon his arrival, with filing to follow immediately.
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Best Methods of Handling Eggs in Indiana
Indiana officials send circulars on candling eggs to dealers with detailed methods. The guidance covers lighting, room setup, and identifying freshness, spots, and shrunken eggs. Also notes express rate inquiry by the railroad commission, and proposed changes at the Boys’ School under Governor Marshall and Guy Hanna.
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H. E. Barnard
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Social Cub Not Chartered Over Whisky Motive
H L Conter deputy secretary of State refused to issue a charter to a social club that proposed to sell whisky beer and other intoxicants to members. He noted that charters cannot be issued to operate a blind tiger and that enforcement rests with prosecutors if the club intends to sell alcohol. Voting Machine Commission Enjoined from private room exams in South Bend public exams required. Indiana railroad commission declines manual block system on Grand Trunk rail and dates August 8 to review data for potential order.
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Rochester
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Business activity eases as heat and holidays curb trade
R G Dun weekly review notes reduced overall business due to extreme heat across regions. Iron Age records June steel output at 42 791 tons, up from May while merchants furnaces dip. Cotton goods see profitable lines and delayed purchases amid expected large crop, while dry goods stay quiet post holidays. Shoes gain some speed in New England. hides stay firm. overall week remains quiet with cautious optimism.
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New England
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Weekly Business Failures and Grain Exports Report
The week ending July shows 180 US business failures, down from 227 last week and earlier years. Canada records 18 failures, up from 16 in 1910’s corresponding week. US and Canada wheat exports total 1,347,275 bushels, down from 2,078,405, while corn exports reach 976,017 bushels, up from 613,848.
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Canada
Cincinnati Grain Market Report Snapshot
The Cincinnati grain market lists Flour-Winter patents at 3.90 to 4.20, various wheat prices including No 2 red at 84a7c, Corn values for No 2 white at 68a68%4c, Oats No 2 white 49%4a50c, and multiple cattle and hog quotes. Poultry and eggs show hens 11c, prime eggs 2?3c, butter 25c, apples 5.66 to 8. a bbl, carrots 12% to 15e per dozen, celery listed as Louisville area.
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Cincinnati
Extravagant Crowns and Penny Thoughts Debate
Ada-Cholly Saphedde sat for a crown study when offered a penny for his thoughts. Edith mocked the offer shouting you never knew money's value as the exchange sparked a curious display of vanity.
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Snakes Run Rampant in Prohibition Maine Saloons
Snakes sent from the south to Port land were used to clear crowds from two saloons. A non resident ordered the reptiles to reduce rat trouble and a large snake reportedly killed 16 rats in minutes before the animals were moved to other saloons where they emptied the rooms. The incident is reported by the Kennebec Journal.
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Maine
Portland
Kennebec Journal
The Girls Handicap Observation on a Front Step
A girl in a new frock sits with pride on the front step as boys play nearby. A rough boy comments on her shoes and beads and mocks her, claiming he would not want to be a girl due to washing her neck.
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Mabel
Adrive
Grape-Nuts Save Woman in Welden Tale of Recovery
A Welden Newfoundland woman recalls bedfast illness with stomach trouble and headaches. After her husband brought home Grape-Nuts, digestion improved, weight rose by about 20 pounds, and she regained strength. She credits the cereal with restoring health and energy for her family.
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Battle Creely
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