High Cost of Living Probe Moves Forward in Washington
Washington reports indicate a government cost of living study is shaping its plan with a Justice Department data drive. Lawmakers consider wheat price buyback proposals and stock seizing to ease prices while rail workers threaten strikes over food costs. President Wilson plans to stay in Washington amid emerging bills and an expected cabinet briefing.
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40 Are Hurt in Car Crash Near Ban Josh
A interurban picnic car from the city bound for Congress Springs crashed into an inbound coach about nine miles from Ban Josh injuring 40 people. J G Shoup Peninsula railway traffic manager had just relieved the motorman and taken charge when the wreck occurred. Fifteen passengers on the inbound car were injured while the picnic car toppled. Shoup suffered severe bruises and his left leg was amputated shortly after.
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Plan for permanent universal training proposed by Baker
Secretary Baker submitted to the War Department a bill for permanent army reorganization. It would require boys at 19 to undergo three months of training and then join a two year reserve. War would auto-reinstate the selective service act for ages 18 to 45 with exemptions similar to the wartime draft. A peacetime army of up to 510,000 would be maintained.
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War Department
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Devil Dogs Parade Planned in New York
The Second division units including the Fifth and Sixth Marines and the Ninth and 234 regular infantry will parade in New York once the division lands in harbor. Marines initially urged to go home, but consented after Maj. Gen. Lejeune’s wish for a grand parade. The Virginian transport arrived at New York with 4,041 officers and men from Brest, including the 23d Infantry.
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John A. Lejeune
Brest
Demand Reduction in Cost of Living report from Basel
Aug 3 Basle food strike situation was stationary according to ad views by the Federal council. Zurich disorders were declining and Bwian Socialists called for immediate price reductions including food and basic goods, confiscation of shoes and dress materials, prohibition of price advances on milk, state control of exports, anti profiteering on real estate, and housing solution steps.
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Spokane Observes Fire Anniversary in Rain
Spokane marks the 30th anniversary of the great fire as rain drenches the city. The fire that nearly wiped out Spokane occurred thirty years ago on a tinder dry day, and rain began Saturday night and continues today aiding battles in the Inland Empire.
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da Cierik
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Thieves Promise To Return Stolen Dog
Three unidentified men Enticed a Llewellyn setter belonging to 8 D McKinstry from 318 18th Ave last Saturday night They phoned from Renton Sunday asked the dog's name and promised to send the animal home some day McKinstry reported the theft to police Sunday This is the third dog theft in a week The dog has not been returned.
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Renton
Rate Making Bill Considered by House in Interstate Committee
Washington Aug 4 The House Interstate Commerce Committee reported the Cumminal bill by a 6 to 5 vote. It would restore railroad rate making power to the Interstate Commerce Commission and state commissions for the remaining period of government control.
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End of the Earth Promise Calls for Companionship
A admonitory proverb notes that expressing readiness to go anywhere for a woman implies willingness to take her along. The quote stresses commitment and accompanying action over empty talk.
Seattle dental clinic promotes sterilization and patient care
A historic dental advertisement touts high standards for instrument sterilization and patient satisfaction. It emphasizes clean attendants in white, careful care, and repeat referrals, claiming a large, well-equipped office and growing practice in New York City's early era.
Senator Burton to Study Conditions in the Orient
Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio sails from Seattle for Yokohama aboard the Fushima Maru to study conditions in Japan China Australia and New Zealand with Dr Robert W. Baker He plans to return next April and supports ratification of the peace treaty and the league of nations and urges reservations free approval of the separate treaty with France He notes Swiss style military training and recalls his past work on rivers and harbors and Washington interests
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