Secret Service Army Moves On Food Hoarders Today
Washington dispatch reports that United States secret service agents nationwide have been ordered to assist federal district attorneys in pursuing profiteering in foodstuffs. The drive aims to release hoarded foods to the market, lower prices, and was coordinated with other departments including the post office. Prosecutions and grand jury actions are expected as government efforts intensify to curb inflation and punish profiteering amid wartime shortages.
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Washington, D. C
America
Army of Secret Service
Washington
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
United States
Chicago Federal Grand Jury
Bio Packers
Br Associated Press
Palmer
Department
Atorneys
Grand jury to probe cost of living nationwide
A multi city report discusses a Michigan grand jury organized by Attorney General Alex Grost to examine rising living costs. It mentions indictments of dairy men in Ohio and storage owners in New York as part of broader examinations into price hoarding and food supplies.
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Associated Press
Lansing
Michigan
Alex J. Grost
Grusbeck
Ite
Pitsburg
Amos Mmers
Murray Livingston
City Order
Trenton
New Jersey
Department of Health
Des Moines
Tawa
Bureau
Duta
Recovered Liberty Bonds Spark Police Probe
St Paul police say they recovered about 1 260 of the registered Liberty Bonds after a Thursday robbery. Two men were arrested as officers suspect they may be tied to the counterfeiter ring. An alleged engraver’s outfit, said to belong to Brewers, is held as evidence.
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Br United Press
St. Paul
iFi
Pallice
Memorial Service at Grant Tomb Previewed
A terse note from the Associated Press describes a memorial service at the tomb of Grant. The event, tied to New York city, is previewed with details about attendees and ceremonial arrangements.
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Grant
Br Associated P
New York
Vrual Ome Grant Mun
Ty Elder
Wil Re Jewisn
Cows Saved After Officials Preserve Quiet Friday Marker
Local authorities mark a three day period to protect cows and nearby fields amid unclear conditions. Cameramen document the scene as workers secure the area and ensure animal safety.
TREX OF TODAS Pare Federal Office In Oshkeh
A scrambled OCR style note mentions a federal office and a company named Oshkeh with references to Cesares and Hil t. It reads as a fragmented item likely a brief notice or corporate matter. No clear names, dates, places, or actions emerge beyond the described entities.
Rail Shopmen Strike Edges Toward End After Talks
Reports from Chicago and New Haven indicate federation leaders and railway officials differ on worker return dates. Delegates to a system federation meeting pressed for resumption of work, with many shopmen reportedly ready to go back Monday. Estimates of total strikers vary from 25,000 to 275,000, with lines from Boston to Chicago noting ongoing disruptions and partial returns as talks continue.
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New Haven
Conn
Faston
Chicago i@istrict council
Federated Railway
Chicago
Middle
Wrest
Americanization of the Railroads Urges Labor Unity
Cortect Press summarizes a Washington appeal by labor leaders urging Congress to adopt measures for Americanization of railroads. Signatories include Warren S. Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other unions, calling for fair wages, family protection, and restraint on profiteers amid industry reform proposals.
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Cortect Press
Washington
Avita Rien
I Pote
Kat Ikrestor Hines
Fourieem
Congress
Totty
Abe Sims
America
Warren 5. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of
L. E. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Timothy Shea
B. M. Jewett
Depertient
American Federation of Labor
EJ. Marion
Gentral
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Elevator Explosion Kills Crew Members in Quebec
A vast elevator at Port Colborne Ontario collapsed after an explosion, causing a crane of debris to soar into the air. Eight crew members are listed as missing as charred grain and wreckage fill the area near the Quebec port.
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Wrexsy
Assur
Port Colterne
Siona
Sovernmen
Spa
Quebec
No Saturday Matinee Called Off By Actors Equity Pickets Return
The Associated Press reports managers of eight theaters canceled Saturday matinee performances after actors strike actions. Pickets will be used again today as performers join the ongoing walkout.
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Associated Press
Actors’ Equity Association
Actace
Trial ends for last Camp Grant Black man near cantonment
The camp Grant trial concluded with the final of fourteen cases near the cantonment. The proceedings wrap up as the respondent, who testified to twenty three accounts, completes his appearance.
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Associated Press
Camp Grant, IM
Camp Grant
USA
Moat
Army Nearly Demobilized Seventy Percent Decline Reported
By United Press Washington the army is eighty five per cent demobilized the war department announced today on August the army number 543918 officers and 960 more than the authority strength posts show the wartime strength decrease amid demobilization plans.
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United Presa
Washington
Army
War Department
Toda
Avugust
Aathary
Chief Engineer in Alaska Case Hits Headlines
An Associated Press report from Wankingtom notes a chief engineer in Alaska facing investigation. The piece mentions DL Coot, Frederick, and a general manager role at American Callway Lines. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Associated Press
Wankingtom
Frederick
Erican
Wilson
Army Food Price Lists To Be Mailed Monday
Army food price lists will be mailed Monday with August 18 as the starting sale date. Postmasters nationwide will distribute the lists, and consumers place orders through stock station depots. Charges for the fund and post charges must be paid when orders are placed.
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Che Plains
Bys
User Lefer
Stochat
Belgian Reclamation Plan Aims Civil Farm Land Recovery
The Belgian government begins a reclamation project for devastated farm lands in the tile zone. It will operate under new principles and offer owners 5 percent interest on prewar property values during the operation.
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Ted Press
Bet
Tle
Pershing Recall Report Not Confirmed
Paris reports a possible recall of General Pershing to the United States but no inquiry was made at his Paris office. The note appears to be unverified and not confirmed by Pershing or officials.
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Pershing
Associated Prem
Paris
United States
Prof Ernst Haeckel Dies In Germany Historic Zoologist
Prof Ernst Haeckel, renowned zoologist of the University of Jena, dies in Germany. His life work in evolution and natural history greatly influenced science. Obituary notes his influence on maritime biology and moral philosophy.
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Germany
Ernst i
Zology
Jena
Famens Seaworld
Evel
Organize demand in stockyards sparks strike action
Union leaders claim 9 600 union men walkout to press for removal of guards and for labor organizers access to 2 990 black workers. Troops and deputies remain. Packets Armour Swift Morris Wilson operate at reduced capacity. Officials warn possible broader walkout tonight.
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Romtou
Mast
Taof
Fo‘ay
New Haven & Harton
Bas- Rosion & Maines
Menj
Axsect “& Press
Chicago
TSC
Prent Martin Murphy
Stockyards Labor Council
Whey
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Wilson & Co
Trion Lewlers
Buti
British Labour Leaders Demand Direct Action Against Profiteers
United Press reports British labor leaders call for immediate price relief and measures to curb profiteering. J H Thomas urges direct action to honor sacrifices in blood, while MPs push municipal markets and profit tax tweaks. Other figures address essential industries and penalties for profiteers, with varied proposals noted.
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United Press
London
J. H. Thomas
Laborite
ML PL
Jack Jones
M. P
A. Rex
Fortrer
Jamin Speer
Nev MacLean
Ma Avai
Alfred Yeo
Tie up of Manhattan City lines proposed
Fragmentary report states a plan to tie up city lines in Manhattan with unclear details. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the item suggests a municipal coordination or merger proposal affecting transit routes.
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Manhattan City Lines
Wilson to Turn Over Peace Documents Monday
President Wilson is set to hand over peace documents on Monday in response to inquiries from the Foreign Relations Committee. The dispatch notes the documents relate to the American peace treaty terms with Paris and outline what will be disclosed.
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Wilson
Ted
Washington
Mat Paria
Sen. Wihisen
Blaine on Marriages' Legal View from Attorney General
Milwaukee reports that Attorney General John J. Blaine filed an opinion in circuit court ruling that a marriage valid where celebrated is valid elsewhere, with two exceptions. The first permits marriages contrary to mature law and public policy, while the second concerns marriages judged by the forum’s lawmaking power.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
John J. Blaine
Circuit
Plumb Voices Labors Rail Plan For Post Office Dept
Washington C C Associated Press reports General Plumb testifying before the House Interstate Commerce Committee said that if a labor brotherhoods plan to control railroads were applied to the Post Office Department, the agency could run with great efficiency. He rejected fears of compelled strikes and warned against broad social experiments, noting only if farmers and the public favored such steps. The hearing adjourned for the weekend.
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House Interstate Commerce Committee
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Giean E. Plumb
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Rewalt
Pennsylvania
Stone
Morrison
Thas
Iwe
de Walt
Plumb
Mr. de Walt
Isai Uhis
Lang Family Honors Anniversary With Home Reception
Mrs Ovo UV Lang hosted about thirty five relatives and friends Saturday evening to honor the anniversary of the marriage of Mrs Lang’s brother and Mr and Mrs Hogper. Guests were welcomed at the Lang cottage with gifts presented to the couple. A surprise arrival by a local singer enlivened the event before supper, and the evening concluded with songs and entertainment.
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Ovo UV. Lang
Mer
Abe
Panama's President Anxious Over Country's Future
Panama's leader expresses concern about the nation’s trajectory amid regional guarantees. A statement discusses Panamanian sovereignty and the American commitment to defend Panama under a bilateral treaty. Senator Walsh cables reassurance to President Porras on U.S. protection and treaty obligations amid debate over an international league.
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Panama
Railroad Brotherhoods Deny Violence in Pushing Nationalization
Washington leaders of fifteen railway employes unions state they have no desire to press their plan for tripartite control through force. They say wage cuts are off the table and urge Congress and President Wilson to consider another solution to the railroad problem. Senator Hitchcock, Democrat of Nebraska, opposes the brothers’ plan, warning Congress needs a people’s mandate for radical reorganization.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Hitchcock
Nebraka
Strike chairman tells leaders to go to hell
Indianapolis strike chairman Galloway of the railroad shopmen issued a telegram to Cleveland headquarters saying go to hell in response to a request that 6,006 strikers return to work amid Washington dispute. He also returned the telegram unopened after a request to vote the strike nationwide. Sixty shopmen of the T and W voted to return to work Monday morning.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Galloway
Tidianapolis
National Union
Cleveland
Washington
National Headquarters
Kansas Winter Wheat 1919 Crop Total Revealed
Topeka Associated Press report places 1919 Kansas winter wheat at 48,971,008 bushels, with a higher estimate of 7,990 bushels for a segment. Edward J Parton of the federal crop estimation bureau notes the crop is the second largest ever produced in Kansas, despite a lower forecast earlier.
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Associated
Topeka
Hiaseas
Edward J. Parton
Tureau
Kansas
Ironwood Daily Paper Brief Notice
Fragmentary Associated Press item reports a Treawood wreck notice and an officer named Fran nette among scattered details. Text is incomplete with garbled names and dates, no clear motive, casualty figures, or formal statements available.
Arrivals Reach Steerage Sections on Steamship Journey
Passengers classified as steerage travelers arrive aboard the vessel, including the Neher family and several younger forceful travelers. The voyage highlights the crowded conditions and the historical context of mass transits.
Unfilled Steel Orders Reported by Associates
Unfilled steel orders reach new level cited by Associates Pre in New York with firms such as USS Monstsia reportedly holding back tons. The report notes ongoing supply constraints and production delays affecting steel markets nationwide.
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New York
Weather Forecast From Distant Ports Incoherent Text
Forecast fragment mentions warmer temperatures and partly cloudy conditions in Wisconsin and Great Lakes region. Notes include temperatures, frequent showers possible and cooler trends toward end of week. Ambiguous place names and garbled words make precise details unreliable.
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WERK
Washingcon
Werther
Kextos
Great Lakes
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