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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
3
ABaltimore harbor blaze causes extensive damage estimated around 6 million dollars. Fifteen workers are missing as flames devastate piers and a large steamer. Federal officials probe possible sabotage amid panic. crews salvage cargo and await word on crew safety.
A sweeping regulatory proposal aims to curb avaricious dealers by restricting profits, proposing a licensing regime for food handlers and traders. It anticipates strong measures against unfair pricing and expands oversight across smaller retailers nationally.
A chaotic report claims abnormal shifts in the Swedish krona to 414 cents with a 65 percent premium as Swedish bankers withdraw funds. The piece notes growing tensions with the central powers and warns of potential U S sequestration costs while German assets rise in security markets.
A Belgian La Metropole report claims Germany sought to divide the Allies with a separate peace offer to Belgium but the move was blocked by Belgian foreign minister Baron Broque ville. The piece notes Belgium’s unified stance amid war pressures.
A turbulent wartime report discusses German challenges and Allied support for Italy. It notes fuel, bread, and cloth shortages, labor strains, and government measures to conserve materials. Italian morale and military prospects are debated as Allied aid shifts to sustain Italian munition and supply lines amid extended hostilities.
Vienna dispatches quote Austro German leaders praising a speedy and honorable peace amid talk of treaty strain. In the Italian front report, the Reichstag president told deputies that there was notable anxiety about treaties once rumored. German and Polish delegates reportedly cheered the emperor as the session closed, with others not joining in the demonstration.
Regulations to raid storage houses were put in force by the food administration on November 1. Fresh meat, poultry, eggs, butter and other perishables must be dated when placed in warehouses. Goods stored 40 days or more cannot be sold as fresh and may not be sold without a license. Warehouses must display clear marks on cold storage items and may not store tainted or diseased foods. Additionally report notes 48 enemy airplanes lost since Oct 22 due to anti aircraft fire and imperial engagements.
Wattington Dames Roeper editor notes extends the period for filing intern revenue returns to January 1 the site for trading returns follows the revenue law affecting corporate income tax. It covers corporations using calendar year 1917 or fiscal year ending during the year with changes to how income is taxed and the basis of returns.
A garbled report from Missouri University details a water billing dispute over inflated charges and fees. It cites a test by the university, mentions the water department, city water bills, and a panel weighing meter versus old rates, with references to rebates and potential changes in pricing.
The 1915 session considered a controversial bill vetoed by Governor Hadley after passage by the Forty seventh general assembly. The measure, backed by former Attorneys General and other officials, appropriated funds for a state fair program and related premiums, with details reflecting early 20th century governance and allocated amounts.
A public appeal stresses national food programs and voluntary enrollment to support rationing. Gov. Guy and other officials urge Missourians to back the educational campaign, with emphasis on household economy and wartime sacrifice. State Veterinarian Luckey urges vaccination of all cattle under one year against blackleg, to be performed by qualified vets, and burning carcasses of any cattle that die to prevent infection.
Gen Staass warns Germany fears U S entry will prolong the war but America’s weight will force outcomes. In Chicago the National Association of Mutual Life Underwriters debates readjusting business to war conditions and government cooperation.
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Federal investigators report widespread irregularities as Missouri officials halt funds and release inmates. Unionville arrest follows charges of diluted fuel and misuse of public dollars. Parole board frees 22 convicts, including two from St Louis, while prominent businessmen face indictments for fraud and illegal fuel sales to the penitentiary.
Springfield will host a ceremony December 3 with the four living former Illinois governors present along with members of the Illinois Centennial Commission and the Illinois State Historical Society to celebrate the ninety ninth anniversary of Illinois statehood in the Union.
Norwegian explorer Capt Roald Amundsen visited the German legation at Christiania and returned to the German minister with reports on decorations.
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