Milk Price Probe Debates High Washington Dairy Costs
Washington milk price probe focuses on alleged dumping of thousands of gallons into sewers during the milk strike. Attorneys Carr and O'Brien testified before a House District subcommittee that 65 percent of distributors are represented and that prices are too high for consumers.
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Washington
Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Association
House
Charles W. Carr
M. E O'Brien
Pro- Queers Association
Law of Supply and Demand
Carr
Messia
O'Brien
Lampert
Wisconsin
MiHspaugh
Missouri
Sproule
Wimeis
Hammer
North Carolina
Peak to present gas prices shift from producer to consumer
The text notes a price peak of 18 cents per quart to the consumer, now 15 cents. Producer payments fell from 44 cents per gallon to 82 cents, illustrating price distribution changes through the market.
Ends 40 Years Service for Pension Bureau Captain
Capt Frederick W Mitchell resigned from the bureau of pensions on his 80th birthday after 40 years of continuous service in the medical division. A joint birthday and retirement event with his wife completed the night at home with son Guy E Mitchell and granddaughters Dorothy and Margaret present. Mitchell served in the Civil War in the McClellan dragoons and Twelfth Illinois cavalry, rising from private to captain.
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Frederick W. Mitchell
Bureau of Pensions
Medical Division
Pension Bureau
Mitchell
Guy E. Mitchell
Dorothy
Margaret Mitchell
McClellan Dragoons
Tewelfth Illinois Cavalry
Citizens extend drive surpassing five thousand registrations
Incomplete returns at the District Building show at least 5000 members joined the Federation of Citizens' associations during registration week. The central committee extends the drive to Monday, urging continued registrar effort. A rally under the woman's committee will be held tonight at the new National Museum auditorium for enrolling women.
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Registration Week
Federation of Citizens
Central Committee
Don York
New National Museum
Commission raises rents on Columbia apartments
The rent commission ruled increases for twenty one units at 1405 Girard Street Northwest. Ten units rose by 10 dollars monthly, four by 15, four by 12.50, and the remaining by 36. The decision follows a January ruling in a related case against F. Smith & Co and reflects new management.
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Columbia
Girard Street
Rent Commission
W. EB. Philes
F. Smith & Co
Mellon Will Free Beer In Breweries
Treasury officials led by Secretary Mellon plan to modify beer regulations to permit release of several million gallons stored at breweries for medicinal use. The move aims to remove legal obstacles raised by dry advocates and ensure fair treatment of brewers, with guidance prepared for prohibition directors nationwide.
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Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Treasury
Washington
Prohibition Enforcement Organization
Blair
Mapes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition
Department of Justice
Dante Anniversary Observed by Presbyterian Clergy
The 600th anniversary of Dante's death was marked yesterday at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church by the Presbyterian Ministerial Association. Dr. George B. Duncan of American University delivered an address titled The Spiritual Massage of Dante, with portraits and editions of Dante's works on display.
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Dante
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
George 8. Duncan
American University
Trunk Held Whisky With Leaking Shipment Arrest
Stephano Vacchiane of Asbury Park New Jersey was fined 350 dollars or 180 days in jail on nine counts of illegal possession after a trunk bound for Asbury Park leaked and police recovered 30 quarts. He claimed a stranger gave him a trunk check and instructions to wait two hours. He was jailed until the fine is paid.
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Stephano Vacchiane
Asbury Park
N. J
McMahon
H. A. Stack
Stephano
Aged man who shaved Lincoln dead at 284
James Hughes colored janitor at the police court since its start in 1876 died at his daughter’s home. Born in Warrenton Virginia in slavery he escaped before Lincoln’s inauguration and later shaved the president at the Metropolitan hotel barber shop. He survived by a son and two daughters and had retired on half pay. Event notes: William H. Johnston to address a City Club luncheon on labor and the Chamber of Commerce meeting postponed to November 16 at the Willard hotel.
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James Hughes
Twelfth Street
Warrenton
Hughes
Lincoln
Old Metropolitan Hotel
Metropolitan
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O’brien
Minsk
Oyster
Wise
Thompson Dairy
Corbin Thompson
Simpson
Ables
Black
Bowles
Gregg
Storm & Sherwood
Homer Brothers
Estes, Selectman
Alden and Heflin
Capt. Mitchell
Commission
Dryson
Dr. Duncan
Visitor
Police Court
City Club
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Mount Vernon Savings Bank
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Willard Hotel
Pennsylvania
Isix
Pennsylvania Rubber CO. of America, Inc
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Health Department
Wise Brothers
Willow Brook Farm
Willow Grove, Pa
Dr. W. W. Frazier
Philadelphia
Chevy Chase Dairy
N Street
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