The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-08-07


anded an increase Of approximately Is per cent said
John Scott Of the American Federation of Labor
TO GO AFTER PROFITEERS
Washington Aug. attorney General Palmer to-
day said existing federal laws will be invoked far as
possible against proeers in necessities He also said 1t
is probable new laws will be asked to enable the govern
men to combat the high prices Ihe is ead d
termine what steps the government take Palmer SAID
additional meetings of the cabinet will be held similar to
the one late which d py
of Railroads Hines and Federal Trade Commissioners Coz
yer and Murdoch The attorney general SAID an effort
being made to discover the reasons for the high ana
to formulate program remedy the conditions Palmer
said the meeting was called by him informally ana ne
wanted to discover what to do to better the situation as
chief of the law enforcement branch OF the government
New laws to enable the government to exercise regular
powers may be asked Immediately. Each cabinet mem
Der asked by Palmer state what they believed was
the of this continuous soaring OF prices Later
was learned these opinions will be sfted and an effort
made to put the conclusions and recommendations In de
finite FORM Thecabinet members advanced VARIOUS rea
sons for existing conditions Proteerng and an effort to
meet wage increases by increases was some OF the
reasons suggested .~A
! DEMAND ACTION IN MEETING HIGH PRICES
Washington Aug. demand for action in meeting
the high cost of living prices made today by Senator
Kenyon, of Iowa. in interview Flooded with nearly
fifty resolutions and bills seeking relief from the high
prices congress is stalled and plans action
on any of the he pointed out Senator Kenyon
declared that congress could pass of these
pushing measures and obtain partial relief In the face
of the Situation the house plans to take month vacation
beginning tomorrow Out of the OF resolutions and
bills only one aimed at the direct high cost OF living has
passed-he resolution requesting the secretary OF war
to sell the surplus army food to the consumers direct
was emphasized.
CANNOT SELL INDIAN LAND HELD IN TRUST
st. Paul. Mimi, Aug. Indians cannot sell the land
held in trust for them by thegovernment the supreme
court decided today. The Mahnomen Land Company en-
tered into contract with Anton Jerery for the sale OF
some land owned by Indians the White Earth reserva-
The land company found that it could not give clear
title to the land held in trust by the government and e
cry sued to the interest payment and was awarded
judgment. #..-S .+>~>.. 49,. il: -
SOFT DRINKS GOING BIG IN MINNEAPOLIS
ST. Paul, Aug. Federal prohibition that resulted IN
the conversion Of many saloons into soft drng dispersal
inspection department, Inspector w. A. Wittbecker re-
ported late yesterday closing the months business
Out Of 1887 state licenses issued during July ana
netting the state nearly of revenue more than 5OO
were taken out by farmer saloon keepers going into the
soft drink business Others obtained for hotels res
taurant confectionery and other food stores and board
ing houses About 200 inspections made by depu-
ties.
TO INVESTIGATE QUESTION OF WAGE INCREASE
Washington Aug. President Wilson today recon-
mended thecreaton Of abody to Investigate and deter
mine all questions concerning wages Of railroad en-
ployes It's decision would be mandatory The presl
dent made his recommendation letter to Representa-
tive Esch Of Wisconsin, chairman Of the committee Of in
terstate and foreign commerce following the receipt Of
letter from Director General Of Railroads Hines calling at
enton to the railroad shop employees wake demands The