Hoover to lead food administration for war profits war taxes
President Wilson named Herbert Hoover national food administrator after signing the food control bill. Hoover outlined three aims to curb speculation, stabilize essentials, and save food to boost exports for Allied needs. He warned that drastic powers may be used against those who exploit the national emergency.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Wilson
Marshall
Clark
Mr. Hoover
White House
Food Administration
Second Liberty Loan Of 1917 Bond Issue Details Hinted
The article reports on the forthcoming Second Liberty Loan of 1917 with limited specifics. It covers Senate debate over war tax revisions, arguing the plan targets large corporations and war profits while maintaining fairness. It cites Simmons defending revisions against Kitchin and notes concerns over a publishers tax and war profits taxation.
Poisoned plaster seized in Cleveland raid
Cleveland police seized two half baskets of poisoned court plaster in an apartment raid this morning. A man of German Polish descent, name withheld, is under arrest. The plaster bears a Chicago maker’s mark. Arrests trace to Memphis informants who claimed the suspect bought plaster from an agent in Cleveland. The suspect pretended to be a cripple but is described as able bodied.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Memphis
Arrest of Red Cross worker in Pittsburgh parish house
A fashionably dressed New York woman, unnamed, was arrested in Trinity Episcopal Church parish house while sewing Red Cross bandages. Pulverized glass was alleged in her possession. Federal officials provided no details. the arrest occurred a week ago by a woman detective, with custody status unclear.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Red Cross
Trinity Episcopal Church
Less Pleasure Riding Urged by U S To Save Gasoline For Army
United States urges reduced pleasure driving to reserve gasoline for military needs. Bureau of Mines director Van H Manning notes half of U S gasoline used for recreation and estimates 350 million gallons needed for aircraft, trucks, and machines. Suggestions include avoiding idling, using kerosene for cleaning, preventing carburetor leaks, and turning off fuel at the tank.
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U. S
van H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interim
United States
United
Prices in Inquiry Leave Coal Costs Unexplained
The piece argues the inquiry into coal prices will yield a arbitrary figure perhaps within ten miles of the truth. Officials concede that setting prices by district with limits is impractical. They warn no one in Washington can explain why metals and minerals cost more than a year ago.
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Capitol
Washington
Gompers Defends Food Bill Against Labor Critics
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the Central Federated Union of Greater New York by telegram that the new food central law will not harm labor. He said the AFL did not oppose the bill for legal reasons, noting Supreme Court limits on antitrust actions and lack of funds in the judicial budget. An assurance from a high authority said section 4 would not affect normal union activities, and AFL plans a separate bill to clarify it does not replace the Clayton antitrust act’s labor protections.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Central Federated Union of
Greater New York
Food Central
Gompers
Supreme Court
Judicial Department
Federation
Food Law in Force Hoover Has Control
The survey bill aims to encourage production and authorizes a continuous census of U S food stocks. The Department of Agriculture will administer the effort, with the Food Administration ready to proceed. The Federal Trade Commission gathers price data on anti trust concerns and will share findings with justice.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Agriculture Department
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Trade Commission
Director of Coal Named in Illinois
Chicago August 10 Chief Justice O N Carter of the Illinois Supreme Court was named by Governor Lowden to direct coal policy for the state for the coming year. The Tolinda coal operators agreed to accept his services after a four hour conference with the governor. The announcement came from Sergei Insull, chairman of the State Council of Defense.
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Chicago
Ilinois
O. N. Carter
Supreme Court of Illinois
Lowden
Tolinda Coal
Sergei Insull
State Council
Defense
Legal Staff Resigns as Goethals Leaves Emergency Fleet
The Emergency Fleet Corporation loses its entire legal staff including George Rublee Joseph P Cotten George H Savage and Charles P Howland with Edward B Burling among others quitting in sympathy after Maj Gen Goethals resignation. Rear Admiral Capps to choose new associates as reform proceeds with plans to reduce ocean freight rates and Allied supervision over neutral tonnage debated at a British mission meeting. The U S aims to maintain sole control of American ships and avoid handing over authority.
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
George W. Goethals
Wison
George Rublee
Federal Trade Commission
Joseph P. Cotten
George H. Savage
Charles P. Howland
New York
Edward B. Burling
Chicago
Mr. Savage
Fleet Corporation
law_yers
Geli
Shipping Board
Thomas Royden
Alles
United States
Peru Debates Bark Case and Potential Break With Germany
In Lima Aug 10 the Peruvian chamber of deputies backed Foreign Minister Tudela’s hard line over the bark Borton case. Peru rejects Germany’s prize court proposal for Lorton and warns of possible break in diplomatic ties, while unofficial reports say Peru’s senate backs Wilson’s war stance and a break may follow.
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Germany
Lima
Peru
Chamber of Deputies
Francisco Tudela
Borton
State Department
Manuel de Freyre Y Santander
Lorton
Preaigent Wilson
Love and scandal surround Maj Putnam Bradlee Strong
Special to The Washington Post outlines Maj Putnam Bradlee Strong of Cambridge Md who qualified for the Fort Myer officers training camp. Once a Philippine campaign hero and West Point standout, his elopement with actress May Yohe led to a resignation and public scandal that captivated readers worldwide.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Fort Myer
Putnam Bradlee Strong
Cambridge
Maj
United States Army
Maj. Strong
May Yohe
Lord Hope
England
Philippine Islands
Mayor Strong
Brooklyn
Philippines
MacArthur
Young Strong
West Point
Girl Held for Boy's Death in Rhode Island
Miss Alice Sargent of Brookline Massachusetts was found probably guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of 12 year old Cornelius Shea who was run over by her car on July 7 in Westerly Rhode Island. She was held for action by the superior court in a $2000 bond which was furnished. Shea jumped from a trolley car in front of the automobile according to Miss Sargent and companion Miss Mary Pierce. trolley car crew testified the trolley had stopped before the boy alighted.
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Westerly
R. I
Alice Sargent
Brookline
Mass
C. S. Sargent
Harvard University
Corneliua Shea
Sargent
Mary Pierce
Shea
Administration’s Soldier Insurance Plan In Identical Bills In House and Senate
The administration proposes an officer and enlisted soldier insurance program with compulsory monthly allotments, government deposits, and dependent allowances. It covers disability and death benefits, education provisions, and life insurance from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars, financed by premiums and government bonds if needed. Estimated cost is about 556.65 million over two years, under McAdoo’s figures.
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Administration
House
Senate
War and Navy Department
McAdoo
Government avoids strike as steers yard backs union
Union pressure ends when Henry F Steers Inc agrees to recognize the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners exclusively for a Pelham Bay marine cantonment contract. Navy and War departments note government not party to agreement but facilitated talks to prevent war plant delays.
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New York
United Brotherhood of Carpentera and Joiners
Henry F. Steers, Inc
Steers Company
Pelham Bay Park
F. R. Harris
Millionaire for a Day: Usher Flies With Lost Theater Funds
Fred Williams, 20, head usher at Poli's Theater, vanished last Wednesday with 430 dollars entrusted by theater treasurer Frank Schmid to deposit. He resurfaced with only six dollars, claiming to have spent the rest. Detective Jake Berman traced his steps to a Maryland club, then a late train to Baltimore where he was arrested and brought back to Washington. He faces larceny charges.
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Fred Williams
Poli
Frank Schmid
Jake Berman
Detective Bureau
Maryland Road
Washington
Baltimore
Berman
Diphtheria Quarantine Cited For Newport Naval Reserve
Newport Rhode Island August 10 quarantine on the naval reserve camp cited today due to the diphtheria epidemic in the city and nearby towns. No cases among reservists reported though ten new cases today and 276 total in the last ten days all light in severity.
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Newport
R. I
Naval Reserve
Pink shirt man in Brandon case eludes police search
Washington and Maryland detectives pursued a man in a pink shirt said to have visited Mrs. Brandon. He was located and interviewed but proved not connected to the crime. Alibis checked, leading to a temporary standstill in the investigation as the public gathered at the Brandon home and funeral plans proceeded.
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Washington
Annapolis
Baltimore
Brandon
Mrs. Brandon
Central Office
Guy Burslingame
Police
Maj. Pullman
Clifford Grant
Burlingame
Maj
Pullman
Maryland
Little Undertaking
House of Death
Dividend notices and business notices from Washington Railway and Electric
Special notices announce the twenty seventh annual two and one half percent preferred stock dividend payable December first 1917 with record August fourteenth 1917 and a quarterly one and three fourth percent common stock dividend payable September first 1917 for stockholders of record August thirteenth 1917. Books close August fifteenth to August sixteenth 1917. Also notices the wholesale plumbing business acquired by E G Schafer and Company at 218 13th Street NW and services offered by McCray Refrigerators and The Shade Shop with new locations and inventory details.
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Washingto Railway and Electric Company
Seid
Washington Railway and Electric Company
R. Bowen
Augiland
Wm. Selby Co
Tathow, Sur
Nine Belgians Held On Smuggling Charge
New York August 16 Nine Belgians all sailors aboard the relief steamship Gothland were arrested on a smuggling charge involving rubber and platinum moving to Germany. Police seized a small amount of rubber and platinum and said funds for purchases came from German bond sales. Officials traced three leaders Louis Trinch Frank Bollert and John Martens and later arrested six more: Anton Davis Alphonse Francois August Bollert John Bollert August Moyan and Nielg Nisullatt. The suspects were turned over to Federal Authorities in Brooklyn.
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Washington Post
New York
Gothland
Polies
Germany
Atlantic
Louis Trinch
Frank Bollert
John Martens
Anton Davis
Alphonse Francois
August Bollert
John Bollert
August Moyan
Nielg Nisullatt
Brooklyn
Senate Committee Favors Aero Board Bill
The Senate military affairs committee reported in favor of the Shepard bill creating an aircraft board to expand and coordinate aircraft industry activity and air service development. The board would include the army chief signal officer, the navy chief constructor, and up to seven industry leaders appointed by the President with Senate approval, lasting six months after the war. Civil members would be paid 7500 dollars annually.
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Senate
Sheppard Bil
Aircraft Production Board
National Defense Council
Chiet
Army
Navy
Submarine Gate at Boston Harbor Closed Nights
Boston authorities close the harbor entrance gate to all ships from sunset to sunrise until further notice. No reason given for the order.
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Boston
Boston Harbor
Odd Trousers Bargain Sale at Friedlander Brothers
Bargain hunters are urged to visit Friedlander Brothers at 428 Ninth Street NW for a large sale of odd trousers. Four lots offer 337 pairs at 1.95, 806 at 2.48, 935 at 3.15, and 773 at 3.98, featuring woolens and serges in many colors to pair with jackets for a near-new suit at low cost. Act quickly to secure the savings.
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Friedlander Brothers
Ninth Street
Friedlander
Advt
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