Congress Returns to Tackle High Prices Campaign
Congressmen were recalled from vacation to Monday for the drive against high prices. Palmer endorses extension of food control to regulate weaving apparel. A committee will review over $3.5 million in department appropriations to curb living costs. Volstad states the judicial committee will push price control legislation next week. The Senate creates a panel to investigate the wheat crop handling as a major factor in rising costs.
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President to Confer With Senate on Peace Treaty
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will meet the president next Tuesday at 10 a m to discuss amendments to the peace treaty. Secretary Tumulty said the president will attend at the White House and that nothing from the meeting should be considered confidential, aligning with Chairman Lodge’s views.
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Federal probe hunts 50 million in foodstuffs in NYC
The Federal Trade Commission and the district attorney pursue over 50 million dollars in dairy butter produce eggs and meats hoarded in New York City. Adrien Busick chairs the review board and directs the inquiry assisted by Lewis Bond as the investigation agent.
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Washington
New York City
Federal Trade Commission
Adrien S. Busick
Board of Review
Lewis F. Bond
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Busick
Bond
Italian Warship Basricata Sunk at Suez Entrance
A Daily Mail dispatch from Suez reports the Italian warship Basricata sunk at the mouth of the Suez canal due to an internal explosion. Heavy casualties are feared. A light cruiser of about 2500 tons, 249.4 feet long, was also damaged or present.
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London
Daily Mail
Basricata
Suez Canal
New York Transit Shutdown Paralyzes City During Strike
New York faced a drizzling day as millions could not work due to a complete shutdown of subway and elevated lines after the Brotherhood of Inter Borough Rapid Transit Employees struck and ignored an injunction. Mayor Hylan and Public Service Commissioner Nixon prepared responses and planned investigations into the strike and fare issues.
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Private ownership urged as remedy for railroad dispute
Washington August 15 advising counsel Fordney Johnson of the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities told the house interstate commission that the return of railroads to private ownership with a rate scale yielding at least 6 percent would unite all sides. He added they feel confident the proposal provides common ground for conflicting theories to agree.
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Railroad collision at Marietta kills many
A collision between a picnic car and a freight train in Marietta Ohio yesterday left over ten children and one adult dead and two children seriously injured with twenty others receiving minor injuries. A steam pipe was forced from the engine into the car producing scalding vapor and most deaths were from scalp wounds.
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Ford wins libel suit in six cent verdict
Henry Ford, the millionaire auto magnate, was found not liable in a million dollar libel suit brought by the Chicago Tribune. A jury of farmers returned six cents for Ford and a no cause for action against the Solomon News Detroit distributors of the Tribune, with both sides satisfied.
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Relations With Mexico in Diplomatic Strain Over Murder Case
Washington reports say the United States may suspend diplomatic correspondence with Mexico after Petro Catron, an American, was killed by Mexicans south of the Rio Grande. The Carranza government views the policy as menacing and the notes exchange has strained ties.
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Washington
United States
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Petro Catron
Carranza
Pittsburg Lines Paralyzed by Wage Walkout
Three thousand union workers and car men with transit conductors in Pittsburgh walked out at midnight rejecting the National War Labor Board award. They blocked transportation across the Pittsburgh district as leaders approved a 6 cent an hour increase while demanding 12 cents.
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War Board
Montenegro Evacuation Alarm Amid Balkan Alliance Fears
Rome Aug 15 reports say allied forces may evacuate Montenegro after the British minister’s Vatican visit. Montenegrin sources fear an Italian Bulgarian alliance to defend against Yugoslav action. Trade with Germany via Switzerland resumes.
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Switzerland
All Shop Men to Return to Work Across Railroads
Chicago August 15 railroad shop men prepared to resume work on all roads nationwide. Trains halted due to lack of repairs will be reinstated. The decision followed a stormy session with representatives of 500000 shop men.
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Skeleton Unearthed on Murder Farm in Kansas
Maple Hill Kansas August 18 Rufus King accused keeper of the murder farm was to face a murder charge today after the third skeleton was found yesterday in an old livery barn Identified as John Woody of Paxico who disappeared about ten years ago while in King's employ King now held in Topeka county jail to prevent mob violence.
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Ex-Kaiser Negotiating to Remain in Holland
Reports from Utrecht suggest the ex-kaiser is negotiating to acquire the Doorne estate near Amararngan and may stay in the Netherlands. No confirmation yet, but he appears to be pursuing the purchase through the owner.
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Wilson vetoes daylight repeal bill in defeat for reformers
President Wilson vetoed an act to repeal daylight saving laws saying increased production requires keeping the daylight policy. The move preserves the existing daylight saving framework and affects industry and daily schedules nationwide.
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Washington
Daily Vacation Bible School to Begin in Bismarck
A major test of a new religious education plan will open in Bismarck on August 18 under the North Dakota Sunday School Association. Public school teachers will run a two week morning program for children with lessons, memory work, hymn study, recreation, and missionary hours guided by Rev. E A Finn and Miss Bertha Palmer.
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North Dakota Sunday School Association
International Sunday School Association
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Beloit
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Finn
Wisconsin
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Palmer
International Training School
Conference Point
Bertha Palmer
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North Dakota soldiers file service records for state history
About 7000 soldiers and sailors have filed statements with Adjutant General Angus Fraser in Bismarck. Daily returns follow as the work continues. The records will support a North Dakota servicemen history and are needed before applying for the state bonus. blanks may be requested from the adjutant general.
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North Dakota
Drought of Grasshoppers Threatens North Dakota Duck Season
In North Dakota farmers report record numbers of wild ducks this year but warn the season may be ruined by grasshoppers. Many farmers have spread poison bait containing arsenic and molasses to kill the pests, yet the ducks have eaten it, causing thousands of deaths and alarming the hunting outlook.
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North Dakota
Dr F L Wicks Oculist Ad Public Notice
Dr F L Wicks oculist offers special attention to fitting glasses from Wicks Block. Phone number not listed. Local directory notice seeks contact for eyeglasses services and eye care.
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Wicks
For sale or trade for land property notice
Our residence on North Fifth avenue and Granger's flats opposite Lincoln school are for sale or trade for land. Inquiries may be made at 216 Second Avenue. S. Granger.
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Granger
Lincoln School
Second Avenue
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