Food costs climb as vegetables rise across markets
An extensive Washington market summary shows potatoes and staples higher while celery and apples ease little. Cheese variety expands for vegetarians amid rising dairy prices. tomatoes and melons show mixed shifts as farmers report drought and water limits cutting Colorado yields to about six tenths of average.
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Beoruta
Teason
Cantina
Ohio
Thia
Florida
Japan
California
Watermesonn
Plan to cheapen foods in Indianapolis market
After a two month inquiry the foot price commission reports prices for city grown fruits and vegetables are 100 percent higher than other markets. It recommends opening the city market to farmers, banning market stand monopolies, excluding commission men, and waiving fees for producers who sell their own goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Foot Price Commission
Mayor Bank
Legacy Bequest Cuts Relatives to $1. Executor Named
Mrs. Josephine Hagerty of the city left her entire estate to Intiendo and charity with a unique condition that any uncle aunt brother or nephew who asks for a $1 must appeal to the executor. About $200 is bequeathed to various legatees and $80 for a head stone plus $200 for a casket. Victor H Olmsted is named executor and is to receive the residue. Funeral arrangements should reflect the deceased’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Victor H. Olemsted
Josephine Hagerty
Bettle Olmsted
Thirteenth
L Streets
This City
Rose Cancer Hospital
New York City
Father Tracey
St Stephen's Church
Massea
Hagerty
Victor H Olmsted
Mra Hagerty
Ferryboat Alexandria Grounds After Flooded River Presses
The ferryboat Alexandria, working between Washington and Alexandria via the Firth Sterling Steel Mill, ran aground in swollen river currents. About 25 to 26 passengers were taken off safely as government tugs assisted and the vessel later floated free at midnight and docked at Washington. No damage reported. regular service to resume.
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Senda
Firth-Sterling Steel
Bar
Alexandria
Washington
Firth Sterling Steel Milla
James Marmaduke
Pontiac
Washington and Alexandria Ferry Company
Potomac River
New York
Firth-Steriing Steel Milla
Young Norfolk Lawyer Vanishes After Hospital Visit
Norfolk lawyer Charles H Loughran age 32 with city tax collector James B Gorman and two University of Virginia graduates went sightseeing. Loughran complained of illness, hired a car, and after a visit to Providence Hospital disappeared with a chauffeur guiding him to George Tatrareilly's vital page. Police sought a physician friend by phone as the group spoke from a nearby luncheonette.
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Charlies H Loughran
Norfolk
James B. Gorman
Loughran
Gorman
University of Virginia
Niset Loughran
Providence Hospital
Wisl
Bad Inras
George
How Howard Taft Aids Hobo Convention Debate
Dr How a traveler and reform advocate leads a hobos and unemployed convention in Washington discussing labor reform, education propaganda, and the need to petition Congress to create a labor bureau. He explains living with the unemployed, argues for wealth limits and short work days, and envisions social welfare via the International Brotherhood Welfare Association.
Millionaire Hobo Weighs Fortune Against Slum Life
The so called millionaire hobo, heir to millions, lives with the unemployed at the Central Union Mission in Washington. Harvard and Oxford educated J. Rada How insists he will not touch his fortune, claiming the money remains legally his but that he will not benefit from it. His conflicted story and noble aim to fit his plans with the slums have sparked wide discussion.
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Jaliat
Manzer
Wabash Railroad
Lindell Boulevard
St. Louia
How
Louie Tome
New York
Washington
Chicago
Eliy Heip
Central Union Mission
Asays
Rockefaller
J. Rada How
M. D
Harvard
Aloronus
Oxford
Plana
Tagigal Rogiga
Ser
Sotses B. A. Hades
Sergeng del Pg
Aramy Minats River
Lost in Ponies Swindle Nets Man 175 in Pittsburgh
Michael J. Joyce of 1000 Sixth Street NW fell victim to an elaborate swindle while on vacation in Pittsburgh. Two strangers duped him with a fake betting scheme, winning on a race then backing out after Joyce lost 175 and later received a partial refund before the duo vanished, leaving Joyce to file a police report.
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Michael J. Joyce
Sixth Street
Pittsburgh
Detective Headquarters
Baltimore and Obie
Mr. Joyes
Joyce
Prin
Joyes
Washington
Smith to Preach at Gospel Wagon Services
Miss Jennie Amirh the railroad evangelist will preach tomorrow at 6 80 o clock in Market space with Mrs Smith as principal speaker. Mrs Smith, known for her gospel work among railroad men, has a notable early life and strong ties to Digstal and Ti Tor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Amirh
Smith
Ti Tor
Digstal
Barber Attacked Over Shave Price Sparks Police Cell Scuffle
Dr John Eubank attacked barber Reymond St Clair at Leonhardt's shop over a shave and haircut charge. St Clair says the physician knocked him down and damaged an eye, then a scuffle with a cellkeeper occurred at the precinct. Eubank was arrested on assault charges and bail was set at twenty five dollars.
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Raymond St. Clair
Precinct
John Eubank
Street
Reymond St. Clair
Leonhardt
E Street
Fourteenth Street
McDonald
Ball
Lieman
Cair
Bt Clair
Eubank
Ft Fe
St Clair
McDowall
Weather Summary for Friday Across Eastern States
The storm moved into Canadian maritime provinces and cleared the eastern districts. Rain fell Thursday night from Cape Hatteras northward. A light disturbance in the upper Mississippi valley brings rain along the northern border. Warmer weather spreads across the middle West and East. normal or above temperatures nationwide except along the immediate Atlantic coast. Forecast: warmer Saturday and Sunday nationwide with localized showers in Michigan and the Florida peninsula. Winds vary by coast with generally light to moderate speeds.
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U Os Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
South Atlantic States
Canadian Maritime Provinces
Atlantic States
Cape Hatteras
Mississippi Valley
Canadian
North Dakota
Upper Michiao
Middle West
Atlantic
Michigan
Florida Peninsula
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Plaina States
Upper
Upper Lake Region
Corn Belt
South Atlantic
West Gulf
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Superior
New Red Cross Christmas Seal Receives Postmaster General Approval
A new red and green Christmas seal approved by the Postmaster General will back the tuberculosis crusade. The National Tuberculosis Association will handle sales after Thanksgiving, with the Red Cross receiving a share of gross receipts. Large lobby displays warn not to place the seal on front of envelopes.
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Hitchcock
American Red Crag
Red Cross
United States
Red Gross Society
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Mabel Boardman
Charles L. Mages
George W Davis
National Tuberculosis Association
Union Trust
Scandal II Hushed and Courtroom Confessions
A whisper of scandal unfolds as witnesses testify about a long acquaintance, letters from a mysterious writer, and alleged confessions. DeWitt and others faced questions on past relationships, handwriting analysis, and a federal case set for September 19 in Philadelphia. Prisoner misdeeds touted by prosecutors appear weak, while another unnamed participant is suspected in sourcing information. The report also notes Joseph Beatley’s injury and hospital status.
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Kirkpatrick
Snyder
Mia David White
Ferry Street
Mia White
White
Mr. Whites
Fifth
Northampton Streets
Misa PeVittty
Shhoenenberger
Miss DeWitt
DeWitt
Pascal
Diehl
Swartly
Turner
Federal Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Cotton Yield Estimate and Market Reaction Reader
New Orleans reports on August 2 condition of cotton shows a final yield of 12,918,200 bales for the year, with a 73.2 percent normal condition. Prices fluctuated after the government report, with modest gains and subsequent selling as traders weighed drought and rainfall impacts and awaited the October update.
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New Orleans
Department of Agriculture
Cloge
Sesterday
New York
Liverpool
Crop Reporting Board
Ita Correspondenta
Agenta
Cotton
Louisiana
Miselsaippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Agitation Stirs Mexican State over Torreon Conditions
State Department reports unsatisfactory conditions in Torreon and Lower California as agitators mingle with foreign sentiment. Officials note the Mexican area remains tense with recent unrest and limited progress since federal forces arrived, while reports about American involvement or reactions are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
State Department
Ferreon
Mexico
California
Federal
Two Licenses To Wed Twice For One Bride
A man named Paul J Dant sought two marriage licenses for the same woman, Misa Catherine Wartau, returning one to city hall claiming a change of mind. The clerk canceled the license after a failed payment and the couple, with a chaperone, left without a ceremony, while Beth refused to state her mind on the second attempt.
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Ore Hhse
Misa
Catherine Wartau
Paul J Dant
Langeon
Este Cat
Gisi
Anothe
Tara
Samuel Hawker
Jim
Hawken
Cotton bill plan revised at New Fork conference
A conference of the Bills of Exchange committee of the American Banker Association revised the central registry plan for export tion bills to meet objections from Southern bankers and cotton interests. Changes aim to provide additional precautions against fraud and encourage favorable consideration by nationwide exchange-buying banks for establishing aral bureau here. Mr Godchaux represented Southern banks and importers' interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centra Bureau
Nk Committee
American Banker Association
Godchaux
New
Aga Ap
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