Food bills and Hoover rise in food price relief debate
The piece urges swift passage of food bills to curb high prices and curb speculation. It praises Hoover as ready to lead relief efforts while Congress debates powers. It contrasts Hoover’s record with Senator Reed and cites labor leader Samuel Gompers supporting protections to stop crookedness in essential goods.
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Hoover
Belgium
Congress
Senate
Kaiser
Caesar
Reed
Missouri
Samuel Gompers
Democracy of finance and democracy in war bonds
The piece argues that Liberty Loan financing shows democracy of finance parallels government democracy. It notes three million holders and oversubscription, reflecting public faith, while urging ongoing support for war efforts and stressing no fear in parting with blood and funds to preserve democracy.
England to begin air raids over German cities
The article discusses England plan to strike German cities to maintain air supremacy. It notes potential destruction of cathedrals and schools by spiral bombs and condemns war's frightfulness while urging fighting under recognized rules. It highlights a desire to avoid barbarities and uphold standards in warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The Virtue of Humor in Dark Times
A sermon on humor as a social glue and moral ballast. The essay argues that a sense of humor shields against tyranny and egotism, preventing people from taking life too seriously. It praises Lincoln, cites historical figures, and credits humorists like Ade, Hopper, Gilbert, Twain, Nye for easing life’s tragedy.
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Therm
Lincoln
Tamerlane
Nero
Torquemada
Judge Jeffreys
Captain Kidd
Spuil
Kaiser
Abraham Lincoln
George Ade
de Wolf Hopper
W. S. Gilbert
Mark Twain
Bill Nye
British Retire From Outposts In Northern France
London june 19 the British fell from some advanced posts in northern France though main positions are still held an official war office statement says enemy attacked early Monday morning under cover of artillery and machine gun fire with limited gains and no strategic shift announced
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London
France
War Office
British Forces Report Heavy Bombardment Near Monchy Le Preux
British dispatch notes heavy bombardment on the position captured east of Monchy Le Preux on June 14 morning. After severe fighting troops fell back from advanced positions in front of the main line on Infantry Hill. Artillery activity roared through the night north of the Scarpe with continued hostile fire near Ypres.
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Monchy le Preux
Scarpe
Ypres
Admit Zeppelin Loss in raid on southern England
BERLIN June 19 via London. The Zeppelin 748 was lost with air crew aboard during Saturday night's raid on southern England, the admiralty announced.
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Berlin
London
England
Admiralty
A Sad, Sad Quarrel in Animal Stories for Children
In Thornton W. Burgess tale Jimmy Skunk and Unc Billy Possum quarrel after an egg mishap in Farmer Brown's henhouse. Both blame each other for spiteful acts, insult each other, and vow retaliation while neglecting the real disappointment that sparked their feud. Next, Jimmy Skunk keeps his word.
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Thornton W. Burgess
Immy Skunk
Farmer Brown
Jimmy
Unc
Billy Possum
Billy
Jimmy Skunk
FOR WAR GARDENS The potato hoe as a garden tool
One of the best tools for keeping a garden cultivated is a common potato hook. It is light and can stir soil deeply or break crust after rain or baking sun. It works close to plants without damage and is cheaper and more useful than many pricey implements. A proverb about wealth and happiness closes the piece.
Charge coal men with trust pact in wartime price fixing
New York June 19 The government pursues 64 individuals and 108 corporations in a Sherman anti trust case accusing a conspiracy to restrain trade and fix prices in semi bituminous coal regions of Virginia and West Virginia in 1914 1915 1916 and 1917. Attorneys clash over bunker coal links while defense dismisses the issue as improper in this indictment.
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New York
Virginia
West Virginia
United States
Isaac Roeland
Bunker Coal
Deland
Orp Stebins Family Visit to Byville Prompts Family Plans
The Stebins family rides the 8:05 to Byville to visit a rich relative expected to leave a large inheritance, while Torp worries about care for chickens and rabbits left with Andy Anderson and Phil Wigglesworth. Steve Hardy and George McLoughlin find an air rifle and plan a playful ambush on Mertle avenue. Richard Purdy, aiding Andy’s cows, enjoys early rising. Fatty Bellowes and Willie Eustus prepare for Metherdust Sunday school picnic next Saturday.
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ORP Stebins & Family
Byville
Vissit Thare
Torp
Nakel
Andy Anderson
Phil Wigglesworth
Andy
Phil
Anny
Rabbutgs
Chikkens
Steve Hardy
George McLoughlin
Mertle Avenue
Steve
House
Richard
Fatty Bellowes
Willie Eustus
Judge orders disclosure of defendants in bunker coal case
Judge Grubb ruled that when the government presents testimony it must show the participation of all defendants in the sale or agreement of price of bunker coal, stating the effort to reach a compromise came only after it had been fixed by certain men and forms part of the conspiracy.
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Henry A. Wise
Great Britain
Mr. Deland
Grubb
Railroads admit higher net revenue despite cost rise
In an adjourned hearing before the state public utilities commission Salt Lake route general manager H C Nutt testified that railroads show a greater net revenue increase than rising operating costs. The admission undermines the claim that higher revenue cannot cover costs as railroads seek a 15 percent freight rate increase.
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Salt Lake City
H. C. Nutt
Salt Lake
State Public Utilities Commission
Bonar Law Outlines Reprisals to Stop Raids
In London on June 19 Andrew Bonar Law, a member of the British war council, stated in the house of commons that the government plans reprisals against German raids and will act to damage the enemy and prevent further raids on England.
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London
House of Commons
England
Andrew Bonar Law
British War Council
Russia May Resume Offensive at Once
Stockholm dispatch reports French minister Albert Thomas, after a Petrograd mission, believes Russia could resume a military offensive at once. The assessment cites material improvement in the Russian situation over the past two months and notes the possibility of renewed operations.
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Russia
Stockholm
London
Albert Thomas
Petrograd
Judson Clements Dies Chief of ICC Dead
Judson Clements, commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, died in Washington on Monday. He led the agency in transportation regulation and policy.
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Washington
Judson C. Clements
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
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By Webster
Onc
Richard Purdy
Bonar Law
Judson Clements
Bradfield Egulator Company
Lamar Bldg
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Atlantic Coast
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