Food Prices Targeted by Debate on Export Ban
Washington sees a proposed export embargo on food products to curb rising prices. Representative Bailey and others push federal trade commission relief and price controls while Congress weighs temporary measures and a permanent role for the commission.
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Rew
Congress
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Poperstion
Pine Hope On Trade Board
Witees
Rollet
Federal Trade Cvimensnion
Commission
Deagreeman Borland Ineeruert
Ent
California
Neleon
Wiecoowm
Laver
South Carolina
Ander
Minnesota
Monde
Wyoring
Wisewaaia
Stephens
Meyer Lira
Delalint
New York
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Mieetastop River
American Railway
Echocs
U-Boat Attacks Sink Ships and Return to Port
Reports say two U boats sank multiple ships including 24 freighters and three Belling vessels along with nine trawlers during a voyage. The incident was observed by Overseas News Agency with follow up details from Baltimore and Amsterdam bureaus.
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Weturn
Bertin
Pet
Riot at Franklin Sugar Refinery Ends in Bloodshed
A mob of striking sugar workers led by a woman with a baby attacked police, killing one and wounding nine during a food riot at Franklin Sugar Refinery. Officials arrest Florence E. Shaille for inciting to riot as officers quell the disturbance. Washington reports President Wilson plans immediate action on a $400000 appropriation to rush food trains amid car shortages.
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Philadeptin
Med
Tw Frenklin
Fred Polot-Binok
Nee
Florence E. Shaille
Detkobee
Pole
Alain
John Bromley
Homach
St Annoupced
Berlin Told to Free Tars
Washington reports a peremptory demand for the release of 19 American sailors held in Germany was sent to the imperial government. The State Department said the move, conveyed to Secretary Lansing, warned that the prisoners might be released soon if not, and reflected President Wilson's policy to avoid actions tied to military risk.
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Germany
State Department
Department
Lansing
Bondar
Winco
Wilson
New Trade Board Members Named by Wilson
President Wilson nominated William B. Colver a St Paul publisher and John Frankity Fort former Governor of New Jersey to the federal trade commission. Colver a Democrat succeeds Edward N Hurley as chair. Fort a Republican served as a judge before his governorship.
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William B. Colver
St Paul
John Frankity Fort
New Jersey
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Culver
Edward N. Hurley
Chicago
Fort
U. S. Canal Guard Looms as War Fears Rise
President Wilson urged Senate action on a treaty indemnifying Colombia for Panama canal rights amid fears German agents in Colombia may provoke trouble. Senators demanded strict espionage laws after warnings of 100000 spies in the United States, while new nets and ships arrive at New York Harbor to guard sea routes.
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Wilson
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Panama
Panama Canal
Germany
Colombia
Senate
Lodge
Canal Rights
Cumming
Overman
North Carallen
United States
United States Navy
Daniels
Department
City of
Puebla
Havre
Texel
Massive Archangel explosion kills many in Russia
Overgens News Agency reports 1 500 dead and 6 000 wounded after ammunition explosion at Archangel Russia during unloading at the naval station. Damage estimated at 37 million dollars. Travelers say the blast was larger than official Russian dispatches indicated. A prior icebreaker blast near Archangel had killed about 30 and injured 300.
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Copenhagen
Overgens
Archangel
Rusaia
Russia
Dean Richardson Dies at Davenport Publisher
J J Richardson publisher of the Davenport Democrat died in Davenport after failing to rally from an operation performed Wednesday. His death was momentarily expected.
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Davenport, In
J. J. Richardson
Davenport Democrat
Bone-dry bill passed by House in postal ban on liquor shipments
Washington February 23 the Senate bone dry amendment to the postal bill prohibiting shipments of liquor into states with prohibition laws was accepted by the House 321 to 72. It is described as a far reaching move that will prevent shipments to dry states that currently allow limited quantities.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Washington
House
Nation Guardsmen Ordered Home From Border De Mobilization
The War Department ordered about 58 000 National Guardsmen to return from the border in double quick time. Regular troops numbering around 50 000 will assume border guard duties.
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Washington
Force of Nations
War Department
New York Women Win Vote in State Assembly Action
Albany reports the New York State Assembly passed the equal suffrage amendment by 124 to 10. The vote followed a fervent debate as supporters urged nationwide momentum for women’s voting rights.
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Albany
N. Y
Espionage Bill Passes Senate With Tough Penalties
Washington reports the administration espionage bill passed the Senate 60 to 10. It expands penalties for spying on national defense and requiring up to death for certain wartime information theft. The measure adds powers for the president to seize arms and regulate ships in wartime.
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Senate
Department of Justice
House
Warren
Senate Judiciary Committee
Army
Navy
Borah
Cummins
Grenna
Kenyon
Lafollette
Norris
United States
Food riot in New York as women demand bread
Hundreds of tenement women led by Ida Harris stormed City Hall in New York unable to meet rising food costs. Police blocked entry while the group demanded a meeting with Mayor John P. Mitchell. Marie Gans was arrested for disorderly conduct amid the protest.
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New York
John P. Mitchell
Ida Harris
Mothers’ Vigilant League
Mrs. Harris
Marie” Gans
Distinction Made by High Jurists Influences State Fund Rulings
Ohio capital court rulings impact the State Insurance Fund paying a sum in important cases. The high court decisions set distinctions affecting insurer duties and payouts across jurisdictions.
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Ohio Capital
Supreme Court ends eight court divergence on appeals
The Supreme Court rules uniform on reversing Appellate Court rulings, preserving that juries hold power and state funds entitle widows to damages. It affirms Marion County judgments in Brittain v. State Industrial Commission and limits appellate overturns on sufficiency of evidence while detailing cases from Licking, Hamilton and Butler counties.
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Supreme Court
Courts of Appeals
Common Pleas Courts
Mary A. Brittain
State Industrial Commission
Marion County
Common Pleas Court
Elizabeth Schoepf Huebscher
Marion
Cincinnati
Court of Appeals
John Henry Brittain
Marion Merchandising
Hugh L. Nichols
Common Pleas
Licking County
Mary J
James F. Lingufelter
Mary B. Moore
Hamilton County Court of Appeals
Frank Hoffard
Annie Hoffard
John Keeler
Williams Shoe Company
Hoffards
Koeler
Butler County Court of Appeals
Mishaps Rise as War and Industry Strain Ohio Fund Tails
Ohio actuary Emile Watson reports the state workmen compensation fund as of November 15, 1916, with cash balance $4.7 million rising to $5.15 million by February 15. In 1916 total accidents reached 166000, with about 80 percent preventable, implying $3 million annual economic loss. Net earned premium stands at $21k after $10M in losses and $9.18M in awards plus pending claims. A $3.04 million surplus aims to preserve solvency.
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Columbus
Emile 5. Watson
State Industrial Commission
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Watson
Graduates Will Be Farmers In Buckeye Notes
Girard wets win in local option vote retaining eight saloons with 1536 to 500. Fostoria: Charles W. Rigby, 69, found dead in barn at his son’s home. Don Branhed swallowed poison at Miami University. Oxford seniors’ plans after graduation: 19 girls will teach, 5 in social service, 3 undecided. 13 boys will go into business, 9 teach, 6 study medicine, 5 post graduate, 2 journalism, 1 law, 1 architecture, 3 undecided.
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Fostoria
Charles W. Rigby
Lee Rigby
Oxford
Edgar Ewing
Don
Miami University
Rail yard expansion approved to serve Indianapolis and St Louis line
A consolidated tract in Galion Ohio completes land needed for new yard facilities to support the Indianapolis and St Louis division. The move suggests major rail expansion and regional economic impact for the area.
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Galion, O
Big Four Railway System
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Something New in Embroidery Venise and Spuchtel Techniques
A Modern Priscilla writer describes new charm in embroidery using Gros Venise needlepoint with crochet hooks and linen threads. Porches pillows and tea-table covers can be worked with buttonhole stitches forming Venetian like lace. outlines replace cut work on dark materials. Velvet bows replace silver buckles on low shoes and accessories.
Seven Years Ago And Today In Western Canada Wealth
A reprint touts Western Canada’s wealth through grain livestock and dairying with figures from 1910 to 1916, highlighting tax fairness, land value taxation, and settler benefits. It quotes J D Johnston of Saskatchewan who describes seven years of prospering crops, land holdings, and improved farming equipment as proof of opportunity and stability.
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Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
J. D. Johnston
Bridsworth
Sask
Johnson County
Kansas
Mr. Johnston
Saskatchewan
Kanang
Pacific Coast
Johnston
Dominion
California Syrup of Figs touted as cureall for children
A vintage promotional item urging mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside laxative for children. It claims to ease feverish, irritable or sick toddlers by cleansing stomach and bowels within hours and promises a well, playful child thereafter. It suggests a 50 cent bottle and notes directions printed on the bottle. It ends with a quip about keeping secrets.
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California
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