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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1910
Page
3
Secretary Wilson prepares a report on rising food costs with bacon priced at 40 cents a pound signaling higher pantry bills for households. A forthcoming release will outline the probable Thanksgiving feast cost and overall price trends for the season.
The piece notes a rising cost of pork and bacon, shifting from common food to a luxury for the rich. It cites Washington retail price comparisons from October 1909 to October 1910, with bacon at 25 to 40 cents per pound and other pork products climbing, highlighting thinner slices for the hired help and broader price increases.
A Belmont Park Thursday scene shows social leaders in formal dress, led by Mrs William K Vanderbilt and Mrs Herbert M Harriman, among others. The parade features tailored suits in frieze and velvet hats, with many guests including Miss May Bird, Mrs Bernard M Baruch, and James F Mathews at the center of attention for social matchmaking and a noted stock exchange purchase.
The piece surveys yearlong investigations into poultry and dairy pricing, noting Secretary Wilson’s forthcoming report and anticipated conclusions on why producers earn less while consumers pay more. It cites pork price rises, ranges for meats and lard, and widespread cost increases for butter, sausages, and groceries, with remarks on household budget pressure and ongoing inflation.
Edward A. Durant, former head of Durant & Elmore grain firm, was acquitted in county court of grand larceny linked to a spring years old failure. The jury found no proven guilty knowledge that the bid used to obtain 35000 from the National Commercial Bank was falsified.
Field of 99 S Street hosts a formal 8 to 11 evening in honor of Mrs. Harry Faber White and her husband’s mother Mrs. Jean Faber White of Cambridge Springs Pa, guests of Dr. and Mrs. Grandfield. Also present Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Joachim at home at the Congressional.
Frederick R. King, Oxford University graduate and athlete, was awarded $1000 in municipal court yesterday after suing the Chicago City Railway Company for injuries to his left wrist suffered last February when thrown from a street car. He said the injury ruined his golf career and livelihood.
Otawa Ontario October 2 The names of the commissioners to administer fisheries regulations under The Hague award were announced They include D Morrizon minister of justice Newfoundland government representing British interests Dr Hugh J Smith United States and Dr P C Hook neutral fishery expert to Newfoundland Ambassador Bryce Leaysa Chile Bryce Leaysa Chile October 28 James Bryce British ambassador to the United States departed for Buenos Aires
Ithaca Oct 18 1918 the freshman Lauren P Paine of Duluth died at the Cornell infirmary autopsy by Dr Charles A Bentz found death from unavoidable acute dilatation of the heart with arterial disease and gastroenterocolitis no football injury involved Bentz Buffalo pathologist noted he has performed thousands of autopsies and is a member of the University of Buffalo pathology department
Plans for a steamship line to rival railroads were unveiled in New Orleans by Bernard N. Baker of New York. The proposed company would be capitalized at 16 000 000 and operate fifteen 10 000 ton steamers from the north Pacific coast via San Francisco to Panama and from Colon to New Orleans. Assemblyman Henry J Daggett died in a Oswego fire October 23.
1908 Showa products valued at 317.57 million and Marziane outputs at 17.57 million, contrasting with 1904 figures of 243.38 million and 44.99 million. Over five years, establishments rose over 4%, capital employed up, material costs up 34%, salaries and wages surged. Salaries rose to 458.72 million from 44.998 million, while wage earners grew modestly. Baltimore figures show less progress than statewide trends.
Chicago police Inspector Howard McCann, convicted of accepting bribes tied to Des Plaines Street area disorderly houses, had his conviction affirmed by the state supreme court. A bribe of 875 dollars from the Frank brothers led to a system of immunity payments. authorities rumor a larger network may be investigated for higher ups. McCann faces one to five years. eleven indictments remain pending.
In Clairsville Ohio on October 2 191% Blarina W Nachoulter a miner and railroad worker his 21 year old wife and their 2 year old baby were found shot to death in the same room in their house today Authorities believe Nachoulter killed his wife and child then died by suicide in a domestic tragedy with a jealous motive.
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