Paper price surge debated by federal hearing on ink costs
Federal trade commission hearings examined soaring newsprint prices blamed on publisher demand and factory practices. Representatives of manufacturers claimed demand growth, while publishers urged retrenchment and warned small papers face bankruptcy without relief.
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Federal Trade Commis
Frank P. Glass
Birmingham
Ala
American Per Publishers’ Association
P. T. Dodge
International Paper Company
Congress
J. H. Zerbey
National Association
Pennsylvania Associated Dailies
EB. R. Stoll
Pittsburgh Publishers’ Association
G. N. ‘Andrews
Easton
Free Press
Camden
N. J
Courier
Charles B. Spatz
Boyertown
Senate
Glass
Zerbdey
Cuba Oasis Election Called for November First
The central electoral committee announced in Havana that the official gazette will publish a call for the election on November 1 for a president vice president senators and representatives.
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Cuba
Havana
Central Electoral Committee
Tonnage in July Shows Gain at Mobile Port
Harbormaster Norville reports July arrivals at Mobile port total 67,984 gross tons from 46 vessels, up 10,708 tons versus June. June saw 47,81? tons from 47 ships, with one more vessel than July. State Harbor Board released the monthly figures.
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Mobile
Thomas P. Norville
State Harbor Board
Norville
Nafarrate Resigns From De Facto Mexican Army
General E P Nafarrate, recently removed by General Carranza as Tampico governor, has resigned from the de facto Mexican army according to reports from Matamoros. Authorities in Matamoros say his removal followed representations from the American government over alleged anti American activities in Tampico.
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Brownsville
Tex
E. P. Nafarrate
Carranza
Tamaulipas
Matamoros
Nafarrate
Tampico
Jersey City Enforces Munitions Ban Across Rail Terminals
City employees were sent to all rail terminals to enforce a ban on storing ammunition in cars or piers and on shipments through the city to steamers bound for Europe. The action follows the Black Tom Island explosion and takes effect tomorrow. Some railroad officials threaten injunctions to block the ban.
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Jersey City
N. J
Europe
Black Tom Island
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Portland Session
The supreme lodge Knights of Pythias opened its twenty ninth biennial convention in Portland Oregon and continues sessions while planning a Columbia river gorge sight seeing trip. Tonight the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan parade and ceremonial will be held.
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Portland
Ore
Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias
Columbia River Gorge
Order of Knights of Khorassan
Puss Junior Forges Peace Over Plum Cake Circus Fight
A lion and a unicorn in a circus halt their battle after sharing plum cake. The crowd aids by lassoing them and the show thrives with a double bill as gratitude sparks a festive crowd and high ticket sales.
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Puss Junior
Cus
Leon
Circus
Lion and Unicorn Fight Over Crown in Town
Lions and unicorns fight for the crown after escaping cages. The lion defeats the unicorn around the town as townspeople offer both white and brown bread and plum cake, with the outcome uncertain if not for the plum cake.
Anarchist Sympathizers Riot in New York Trial
A panic in a Tombs court room saw twelve alleged anarchists and supporters clash with police and attendants during a hearing on inciting to riot at Il Progresso. Papers and books flew as guards fought to restrain the crowd. Three were arrested and several injured as reserves quelled the disturbance.
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New York
Murphy
Il Progresso
Heavy Republican Vote Cast In Kansas Primary
TOPMEA Kas Aug 2 With a voter turnout judged not more than a third of registration Kansas held its fifth state wide primary yesterday The day featured a notably heavy Republican vote driven by several contests for high state offices W C Landson led over B S Gaitskill in the Democratic gubernatorial race Eva Harding led Herbert J Corwine in the first district Democratic contest Governor Capper appeared to lead the Republican race
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Topmea
Kas
Election Board
Kansas
W. C. Landson
Gaitskill
Eva Harding
Herbert J. Corwine
Capper
Pearcees
Cke
Freight rates on iron held unreasonable by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled freight rates from Pittsburgh Louisville and Ohio cities to Nashville are unreasonable. The decision orders adjustments and sets a base price of sixteen cents per hundred pounds for yellow pine shipments from Climax Alabama to Nashville.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Ohio
Nashville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville and
Nash
Interme
Peacebsalist
Climax
Ala
Bilenville Square Hosts Tuesday Night Concert
Hundreds of children attended the Bilenville Square event and danced to Drago's orchestra Tuesday night. The young and adults enjoyed the lively music and playful entertainment in a festive town gathering.
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Bilenville Square
Drago
Oklahoma Primary Yields Renomination Wins and Literacy Test Rejection
Oklahoma voters backed renomination of all current congressmen with Democratic strength in the fourth district. The literacy test amendment to the state constitution was defeated by about fifteen thousand votes, along with eight other amendments in partial returns.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
W. H. Murray
Oklahoma
Steamer Louis Dolive Named Defendent in Libel Suit
The Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company filed a libel suit in the U S district court at Biloxi Mississippi on Tuesday against the steamer Louis Dolive. Harry T. Smith and Wil Caffey of the city represent the dry dock firm claiming 3319.20 for services and work on the vessel.
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Ollinger & Bruce Dry Dock Company
Louis Dolive
United States District
Biloxi
Miss
Harry T. Smith
Wil Caffey
Florence Normal Runs Twelve Months in Alabama
Florence normal school now operates year round under Dr. Henry J. Willingham. A six week summer term attracted 336 teachers, with about 100 remaining for a second term to complete the equivalent of one third of a regular session. The plan uses a $250,000 campus to train teachers nearly continuously, aiming to expand year round training across Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Florence
Henry J. Willingham
Ames K. Powers
State
Eee Pee Board
Flor- Dian
Willingham
Navy officers debate promotion plan in conferees hearing
Washington August 2 high navy officers testified to house conferees on promotion changes in the naval bill The dispute centers on a senate amendment shifting to selection rather than seniority Opponents fear a plucking system while advocates say it ensures efficient officers for key posts Conferees plan to resume joint sessions tomorrow
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Washington
House
Senate
Gain of 100 Million in Cuba Foreign Trade
Cuba’s foreign trade rose by over 100 million dollars from 1914, with exports totaling 254 million and imports 155.5 million. The United States absorbed 80 percent of exports and 70 percent of imports, while the UK and Spain followed as top customers. The island is described as prosperous.
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Cuba
Washington
Department of Commerce
United States
United Kingdom
Spain
Island
Local shipyard wins contract to fix Inveramsay
A Mobile ship repairing concern won a $12,000 contract to repair the British bark Inveramsay, 1,321 tons, damaged in the July hurricane off Pensacola. Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company was the low bidder among Gulf port competitors and the vessel is expected to be towed to Mobile next week.
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Martime
Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company
Gulf
Inveramsay
Glease
Pensacola
Mobile
Immigrant Inspector Joins Mobile Travel Returns
Deputy Immigration Inspector J. K. Worden of Mobile has returned from a business trip to the northern part of the state. The item mentions a trip through Mobile and a voyage related to relatives.
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J. K. Worden
Mobile
Strike looming as New York trolley workers seek mediation
New York state and city officials prepare for a possible city wide street railway strike. Railway company officers plan to resist union demands and train replacements while labor leaders withhold mediation details.
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New York
Plans for Execution of Casement Unchanged
London Aug 2 Roger Casement's solicitor Galvin Duffy of Dublin said no word came this morning of any change in plans to hang Casement at 9 oclock Thursday at Pentonville. Prime Minister Asquith had received a large petition from Ireland but offered only a formal acknowledgment. Casement remains unconcerned and composed, eating well and preferring fruit and iced drinks as the hour nears.
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London
Roger Casement
Galvin Duffy
Dublin
Pentonville Prison
Asquith
Ireland
Ent
Duffy
Ontario fire toll rises to six as relief teams report
Frederick Dane, Ontario loan commissioner, says relief reports from fire swept northern sections set the dead at six. He notes the toll may rise as areas remain under attack and rescue efforts continue.
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Cobalt
Ont
Frederick Dane
Ontario
Parcels Post to China Opened for Mailing Standards
Postmaster general informs Washington that parcel post with China is open under new rules. Packages must not exceed 11 pounds or 3 feet 6 inches in length plus girth, or 25 cubic decimeters for non steam served areas. Rates are 13 cents per pound in the U.S. and 35 cents per pound in China with possible additional Chinese domestic charges. Registration is available and mail will be assembled at San Francisco Seattle and Honolulu post offices.
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Ape
Washington
China
United Sta
United States
San Francisco
Seattle
Honolulu
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