Control Sugar Prices In United States
Government action aims to curb sugar profiteering with a nationwide price framework. A joint agreement between the Department of Justice and the Food Administration sets limits on wholesale and retail margins, including refinery purchases at 7.28 cents per pound and a fair price near 11 cents per pound for consumers. The House Agriculture Committee moves to extend Food Control Act powers, broadening retail coverage and cost controls to reduce living costs.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Food Administration
Atte
United States
Zation Board
House Agriculture Committee
Divorce filings surge as Manitoba court opens fall sittings
In Winnipeg at the law courts more than eleven hundred divorce actions are filed as the Court of King’s Bench opens for the fall term on September 15. Six judges will hear the cases, many filed by soldiers returning to find their wives unfaithful. Legal costs start around 200 dollars. Italian troops are reported moving toward Hungary with few details available.
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Winnipeg
Law Courts
Court of King’s Bench
Strike in Miramichi Mills Seeks Prince Intercession
A Miramichi mill strike involving Quebec and international trades and labor councils aims to obtain royal intercession from the Prince of Wales and demand a general amnesty under the Military Service act. Workers have struck for a nine four day period, earning possibly 63 cents per hour, with steamer crews leading strikes.
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Miramichi Mills
Quebec
Newcastle
Tional Trades and Labor Council
Miramichi
Prince of Wales
Harvester Mob Riots On Train Near St Andre de Kismauraska
A group of young harvesters traveling to the West disrupted a train, looting cash and valuables and torching the St Andre de Kismauraska station before authorities contained the fire. Detectives later boarded the train. no arrests were reported.
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Fin Tily
Tte
Away With Erzberger in Protest Meeting
National Liberals held a three day meeting where speakers harshly grilled Finance Minister Erzberger. Attacks labeled him a scoundrel and corruptionist as others urged his retirement and staged calls for capital punishment.
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Stogan
Eraberger
Besberger
Eraberge
Berlin Press Seeks Prosecution of Helfferich
The Ministry of Justice has received evidence against former vice-chancellor Dr. Karl Helfferich and is considering prosecuting him. The development follows new materials reviewed by authorities in Berlin.
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Helfferich
Berlin
Ministry of Justic
Kar Helferich
Six room economical house with flexible layout plan
This sketch describes a compact six room dwelling emphasizing minimal waste space and low construction cost. It notes possible vestibule and front veranda extension, conversion of front rooms into a large space, an eat in kitchen option, and an upstairs with three bedrooms and a bath plus closet space. It mentions a side entrance that could be altered to rear access.
Increased Wages For Telegraph Operators Across CPR
Telegraph operators on the CPR receive wage increases by order of the war board. Morse operators gain 192 dollars monthly, other percentage group clerks 124 dollars, with regional totals in Montreal Ottawa Winnipeg Moose Jaw Calgary Vancouver. Outside points set at 1332 a month and 122 with a $100 minimum system wide. send only offices get 75 a month. Eight hour days apply outside, with a one hour reduction. Backdated to June 1, clerks to be included later. Further decisions on sellers’ wages due September 16.
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CPR
Canadian Sail War Board
Morse
Montreal
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Moose Jaws
Calgary
Vancouver
Austrians Seek Vienna Approval For Treaty Signing
The Austrian delegation asked the supreme council to take the full treaty text to Vienna for assembly approval before delegates sign. Council members expressed surprise, noting the Austrians were believed to have full signing powers. The council urged arrangements to sign without Vienna, with signing possibly postponed into September.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Vienna
Assembly
Prince Friederich Leopoll Immune Despite Illicit Trade Rumors
In a Teltow area meeting Berlin's outskirts, discussions centered on Prince Friederich Leopoll cousin of ex Emperor William. Allegations claimed large scale illicit trading and food hoarding. A castle search found vast food stocks later given to hospitals, but authorities said he enjoys royal immunity, shielding action.
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Berlin
Cithens
Teltow
Friederich Leopoll
William
Count Hohenzollern
Fires Ravage Northern Idaho Montana Forests
Forestry officials warn the fire situation in forestry district number one in Montana and northern Idaho is the worst in western history with new fires breaking out and old blazes out of control. Incendiaries have severed firefighting links to the outside world, causing serious consequences. Separately, Salvation Army leader Charles Kon is chosen to direct work in Sweden for General Booth.
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Idaho
Missoula
Mont
Forestry District
Montana
West
C. Lowton
Sweden
Toronto
Charles Kon
Salvation Army
Western Canada Territory
Winnipeg
Brainwel Booth
Col
Jobin McMillen
Toronto, Vast
Local sugar demand plan revealed by Canadian trade commission
A fragmented report indicates the Canadian trade commission ordered local sugar demands to be met before export as part of a broader home market strategy. Kimber and Mary of the Sydney board of trade are noted in the discussion, reflecting a cautious approach to market controls.
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Kimber
Se Mary
Sydney Board of Trad
Paris Consumers League Aims National Buyers Federation
Citizens and housewives of Montmartre form the Consumers League of France to fight high food costs. Founders plan to expand the group into a nationwide buyers federation with members across the country.
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Paris
Montmartre
Consumers League of
France
National
Buyers’ Federation
Why Britain Sets Low Wheat Price
Wissipeg explains Britain’s wheat pricing. He cites an $1.80 resale price for No 1 wheat used to make a ninepenny loaf, noting the government buys wheat at its price and sells later, spreading costs over wheat and flour while subsidizing the loaf.
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Britain
Wissipeg
Great Britain
W. Sanford Feens
Ottama
Cable
England
U. S. Government Brings Down Prices
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer says evidence shows the government anti inflation campaign is bearing fruit. Prosecutions against hoarders and profiteers will begin where laws are violated as fair price boards rise across states. Eleven Food Control Act seizure cases have been filed in Columbus, St. Louis, Detroit, Chattanooga, and Kansas City.
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Washington
Palmer
Maryland
Pale
Department of Justice
Columbus
St. Louis
Detroit
Chattanooga
Kansas City
Railways and Daylight Saving in North America
Ottawa notes that US Congress killed daylight saving over the President's veto, signaling the end of the system. Canadian railways would mirror the move when clocks are set back. The argument used last spring supports reverting now as Americans do it. Paris reports on a proposed conference vacation, resisted by many members until the Austrian treaty clears, likely not before September.
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Ottawa
United States Congress
Dayliat
United States
Canadian Railways
Paris
Requests Protection for Suioniats in Caucasus Conflict
Representatives from Suioniats in the Ardkshan district of the Caucasus telegraphed the peace conference. They seek protection against Turkish brigades based near Erzerum, who are accused of massacres and pillage against the Greeks there.
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Suioniats
Ardkshan
Caucasus
Erzerum
Thuch
Miners to Debate Five Day Week at Sydney Convention
Miners in Nova Scotia push for a five day week and a 25 percent wage increase. The Sydney convention will address these key demands and other matters affecting the coalfields and the province.
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Sydney
Britain Plans to Shield Britain From Profiteers
Lloyd George releases a government summary of his recent speech outlining a standards department for technical trade matters and proposals to curb trusts and protect the public from harmful combinations. He stresses the need for permanent safeguards and indicates the discussion should remain focused on vital national concerns.
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London
Lloyd George
Tay
Department of
Why Shoes Are High in Boston Mass
The Suffolk county grand jury examined shoe costs noting some workers earned 120 dollars weekly, others about 40 dollars, with skilled help previously paid 12 to 15 dollars weekly and some youths earning up to 30 dollars. A pair of shoes sold for 5.50 by a manufacturer was listed at 12 dollars nearby. A rubber factory is planned at Collingwood, a Vancouver suburb.
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Boston
Mass
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Sge
SIS
WANTED 160 Acre Farms in Manitoba Illinois for Cash
Immediate buyers seek two or three 320 acre farms with one proven at or under 35 dollars per acre. Offers half cash on sale and assist with this year’s crop. Dominion Farm Agency guarantees a square deal and lists at no charge. Respond immediately.
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Manitoba
Ilc
Dominion Farm Agency, Ltd
Somerset
Winnipes
Employment for Returned Men Ottawa Address by Gen Currie
General Currie urged Canadian businesses to hire returning soldiers saying there is no problem at all and that veterans should not be unemployed. He contrasted job prospects with workers at home earning far more and warned against fear of revenue drop during reconstruction. He cited prewar absorption of grants and urged action to employ all returning men as a national asset.
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Berne
Ipri
Ecede
Percy Siar
United States
United
Ottawa
Currie
Canada
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Man
Scott Hill & Co
Corner Portage and Main
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G. A. Young & CO
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