Food Cost Debate Rages as Government Probes Shortages
Washington February 24 nearly all federal agencies probe the food problem amid record prices. Officials cite car shortages and transportation congestion along with armament effects from German warfare. Attorney General Grier signals measures to ease the situation while a new shipping plan seeks coast to coast trade relief. Senators push powers to seize foodstuffs to curb monopolies and enable price sale. Most agencies agree the supply suffices. distribution and conservation dominate the issue.
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Wilson
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Gresory
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enongestedt paints
congress
Theangress
Lew intT
Marvine
Ohio railroads push 21-2 cent fare increase plan
Ohio passenger officials from several railroads met in Columbus February 24 to seek a legislative amendment raising passenger rates from 2 to 28 cents a mile. W J Fisher of Hocking Valley presided, saying revenue is needed to buy equipment and reduce freight congestion. Each road will appoint a permanent Columbus representative to advocate the bill.
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Hocking Valley
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War Referendum Proposal Introduced in House
Washington Feb 24 A resolution identical to the senate plan of last April by Senator Lakol Take calls a national referendum on declaring war when diplomatic ties are severed and one percent of voters in twenty five states request it. Representative Bherwood of Ohio introduced the measure in the House.
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Republicans Open Filibuster As Senate Delays Action
Republicans of the senate began a filibuster delaying remaining work for the session. The move foreshadows opposition to any presidential request for authority to act on the international crisis after Congress adjourns.
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Washington
senate
Wisen
congress
SPECIAL SESSION CALLED FOR MARCH 3 4
Washington February 4 With word President Wilson has called a special session of the new senate for March 3 plans for inauguration begin forming Officials expect Wilson to take private oath March 4 at the White House with a public outdoor ceremony possibly March 5 Vice President Marshall to take oath March 3 but timing for him is not yet fixed Two Suspects Run Down in Ark Murder Case
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American Line Demands Arms as Condition for Sailing
New York February 24 President P L Franklin declares American Line ships will not leave port until the United States arms and man their guns. The demand marks a firm policy stance amid rising tensions.
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New York
nort
United States
P. ALS. Franklin
Ohio Congressman St Washington Leaves House on Illness
Ohio representative St Washington, serving five Kearns of Ohio, is confined to his residence by illness. The House has granted him indefinite leave of absence.
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Kearns
illlness
Army Bill Passes House Without Record Vote
Washington Feb 28 The army appropriation bill carrying about 250 million dollars was passed by the house without a record vote. An attempt to aid universal training legislation was defeated by a point of order.
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Washington
New Army Measure Before the Senate
Washington reports a universal training plan for the army to Congress, detailing eleven months of continuous service, two follow up training weeks, and reserve terms. Exemptions include sole providers for dependents and those who are physically or mentally unfit, with annual reevaluation to age twenty five. Also noted is the arrival in Berne of twenty American consuls from Germany.
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Germany
Prohibition bill set for House vote after rule approval
Washington reports a special rules measure approved by the House Rules Committee to bring the stalled District of Columbia prohibition bill to a vote. The senate bill would close all saloons in DC and includes exemptions. a referendum amendment debate was tied in the senate.
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New British Move May Lower Prices on Food Staples
Washington reports that Britain’s curtailment of non essential staples will free large supplies for U S households, potentially easing high food prices. Officials note stored stock in New York Boston and other eastern ports and expect immediate relief from imports to England.
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American Missionary Killed When Freigh t Athos Sunk
American missionary Robert Aten Maden died when the freighter Athos was sunk by a submarine 210 miles east of Malta on February 7. Consul reports suggest troops may have been aboard. Maden served with the American Presbyterian mission at Fou Chow and was linked to the Nashville-based mission board. The Athos, a 12,060 gross ton ship, carried Sri Lanka and colonial forces, according to initial dispatches.
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Lloyd George presses plan to ease war ship shortage
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George unveiling a two part program to tackle shipping space and submarine threats. He aims to boost home food production with farmer price guarantees and land cultivation, raise a minimum wage, and cut imports by millions of tons including luxuries and paper. Berlin reports a German raid near Zvyzyn, capturing prisoners. Washington notes Wilson signing the Smith-Hughes education bill for federal aid to states.
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Lloyd-Granige
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Wilson
Rome
Favor War Referendum Would Leave War Question to People
New York February 23 delegates at a conference of the American Peace Society debated a national war referendum. A vote tally showed 40 favored the referendum 5 opposed and 7 abstained. Dr Cecygne W Birchnes opposed the idea stating impracticable. Opinions on convoying American merchant vessels varied strongly.
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Coal Shortage Probed as Railroads Blamed
Ohio Utilities Commission hearing on coal shortages in the state heard testimony from Guy M. Freer that railroads are to blame for the coal deficit. Warmer weather and cooperation among rail, coal operators, and brokers are easing pressure. The probe may widen to cover foodstuffs as shippers complain of diverted munitions and shipping priorities. Eastern Ohio fears persist as hearings resume with expected testimony from eastern operators.
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Storm Toll Tops Thirteen Dead Across Three States
Severe tornadoes raked Alabama Georgia and Mississippi killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 100. In Alabama seven died in the Hollins Midway Stewartsville area and Whitsett four Black residents perished in a dwelling collapse. Two fatalities occurred in Lithonia Georgia as sixty homes were razed. Georgetown Mississippi saw six children hurt while Wetumpka and Hurtsboro Alabama suffered minor damage. Widespread destruction cut communications east of Hollins as timber fell and houses were demolished.
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Women Strikers Hear Pleas for Jury Trial in Chicago Case
In Chicago on February 24 about 200 garment workers marched to Judge Mahoney's car room. Seventy defendants were arraigned on disorderly conduct charges after disobeying police move on orders. In Columbus a man died after leaping from a third floor window, with reports he feared return to the state hospital.
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Buckeye Briefs Farmers Hold Potatoes In Demand
Buckeye briefs report a Tronton farmer holding thousands of bushels and demanding high prices for potatoes amid boycotts by Iron ton housewives and sales pauses by retailers. Other notes include Toledo cereals held for car shortages, a large gas plant explosion injuring workers, and local legislative activity in Columbus.
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Ironton
Seizure Authority Proposed to Stabilize Food Prices
In Washington the Senate considers an amendment to grant the president power to seize and resell foodstuffs held to unjustly raise prices. The move targets cold storage interests and follows FTC concerns over the current food situation. In London, Sinn Fein members and associates face new arrests linked to the recent upheaval, with arrestees transported to barracks.
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Kansas Honours Bill Signed By Governor Capper
A fractured clipping reports a series of events including a signed bill by Governor Capper, a bank robbery in Greens Fork with $1000 stolen, a fire destroying business houses in Omaha, dynamite found under a Delaware railroad bridge, a suicide by Mrs A J Hick, and 1916 gross earnings data for national books showing an increase.
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War in Western Zone RAF raids renewed near Zlochoff and Capathians
London reports renewed minor engagements across all fronts. German raiders attacked Belgian near Roodepoort and French lines east of Verdun and near Armentieres, but were repulsed with losses. British and German offices note artillery activity at Verdun and on the Macedonian front, while 9 ships were sunk or damaged and several vessels plundered with multiple nationalities aboard.
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Mass Meeting On War Peace Plans By Suffrage Group
Washington March 23 Preparations for peace will be discussed by Secretary of War Baker at a mass meeting closing a conference of the National American Woman Suffrage Association 2400 members. Carrie Chapman Catt said women must offer concrete aid beyond protests in this national crisis. Also a call by the Association of Foreman American Pastors urges all denominations to make Sunday February 25 a day of repentance and prayer to avert war.
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Baker
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National American Woman Suffrage association
Carrie Chupa Cat
Chicago
United States
Association of Foreman-American Pastors
Bride Dead and Groom Held for Death in Apparent Suicide
A groom, Stanley Levine, is implicated after his bride dies in what police term an apparent suicide related to a toxic marriage dispute. Investigators had been examining the groom for several days in connection with the death of his 19-year-old bride.
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els Stenley Levinesky
Tollee
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