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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
8
Washington Aug 9 The War Industries Board announced a policy to extend the United States government price levels to purchases by American allies made on U S soil. The board said it is unjust for U S soldiers and allies to pay higher prices than the government rate as they fight together.
The state council of defense proposes measures to reduce coal from mine prices of 2.75 to 3.50 dollars per ton in Illinois. Governor Lawden and Samuel Insull report support from government and defense councils of neighboring states for the plan.
Two New York residents staying at a Tolland house were struck by lightning during a thunder shower. Red scorch marks resembling spruce trees were burned on their backs and shoulders. Dr. William Higgins, former state senator, treated the injured.
Federal Trade Commission officials report a price pact among producers to fix central coal at three dollars per unit until a final price is set. Investigations indicate the figure is too high and that lower pricing could still yield strong profits for producers.
A large group of draft resisters gathered at Scipio fifteen miles north of McAlester and warned United States commissioner R N McMillan they would resist appearing before an examining board. The resisters are armed and US Marshal Enloe dispatched 15 deputies to Scipio to act at once.
Epoca notes Bank of Spain returns show a cold reserve of 1,717,000,000 pesetas up to August 4 with 56,900,000 received last week and 27,000,000 the week before. Total metallic reserve reaches 2,553,000,000 pesetas. paper currency issued totals 2,584,600,000, guaranteeing a high coverage percentage.
The Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt estate totaling 16,769,314 with 4,612,006 over which the testator held appointment rights was appraised in New York. The estate of the Lusitania victim shows 12,748,436 net value after deductions from the total.
Lexington Ky Aug 9 Resolutions calling for a strike next Saturday were adopted at a conference of miners from Southeastern Kentucky and Northeastern Tennessee. It was estimated 6000 men are affected as miners demand better wages and working conditions.
nationwide call to grow and can produce as food prices rise. Verses from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission praise backyard gardens and canning with light verse urging Lakewood New Jersey youths and others to plant, grow, and store vegetables.
The food administration promotes the term liberty bread for loaves made from wheat substitutes, arguing they are healthy and tasty. The plan includes encouraging substitutes at food training camps tied to upcoming fairs and expositions.
Governor Williams said most Central Oklahoma residents remain loyal to the United States and ready for military service despite some draft resistance. He noted restoration of normal conditions after posse actions and arrests of about 300 people, with two alleged leaders linked to treason charges and plans for the death penalty.
The United States government starts a large warehouse and supply depot project along the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Middletown in Pennsylvania. Ground of about twenty one acres is leased for the construction to support assembling and distributing air and water craft parts wireless gear and machine gun components.
A Christian Herald piece argues thoughts of hate poison the heart and limit living. It asserts love elevates, while hate creates a hostile atmosphere, noting attitudes attract others and determine how people respond to us.
The quote argues that bias arises from affection, hatred, status, and poverty, making it hard to judge others fairly. Confucius notes that people are partial to friends, harsh to the distressed, and deferential to superiors, while harsh or indulgent toward those in need.
Ardware Okla Aug 9 The Magigna Petroleum company posts a 16 cent per barrel rise for Healdton crude marking a second price advance in six days moving from 50 cents to 1.10 dollars.
Bethlehem Steel completed the largest planing machine weighing 560000 pounds. It took fourteen months to construct and requires seven railroad cars to transport to the Pacific coast.
The Warren County Bar Association announces that it is unethical for lawyers to take compensation for drafting or handling exemption claims before draft boards. Members will provide free legal aid to applicants and boards, stressing public duty and fair administration of the draft act.
Harrisburg August 8 Governor Hraumbaugh’s office reports many letters from across the state asking that Martin Leshowsky of Carbon County be electrocuted instead of hanged in September for a murder committed before 1913.
A band of Villa followers was reported within a short distance of Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas as the government garrison at Ojinaga began actions in the area.
The passage argues that people often justify harmful deeds as duty. It notes that many misdeeds come from a perceived obligation, and warns that half of the bad acts from the vicious arise under this misbelief about duty.
Maurice Morris in the New York Sun recalls a French port where waves move and ships tie up like Hampton Roads or New York bay. The verse mixes old naval fame with modern echoes as sailors march in khaki and jollyboats shuttle along the quay.
We carry in stock a line of writing pads for office use in different sizes and papers. Made for exterior factory and office figuring where many calculations are needed. Special sizes can be made to order upon sufficient demand.
The Pittsburg recruiting station calls for cooks and cornet players, while the war department offers pay rates of 125 dollars per thousand feet for clear ash and 105 dollars per thousand feet for spruce to supply aircraft rudder material. Specifications available on demand.
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