Railroad wage crisis looms as Wilson seeks commission
President Wilson and Director General Hines push Congress to create a mandatory wage commission for rail workers amid a growing deficit under federal control. Rail revenue rises little while costs and wages surge, with shopmen and train crews threatening action unless relief is granted.
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Weather Outlook for Denver Calo and Southwest States
Denver Colorado area reports Saturday local thunder showers with cooler conditions in the east. Sunday expects partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with possible showers in the north. Arizona forecast shows Saturday and Sunday local thunder showers except the far west, with warmer Sunday.
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Weather Summary from State University Yesterday
Conditions for the 24 hours ending at 6 pm yesterday recorded by the state university show cloudy sky and variable winds. Humidity readings at midday and evening are noted with incomplete values. Precipitation and maximum wind variability are mentioned but data are partially unreadable.
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President Wilson May Create Commission For Rail Wage Rise
Chicago reports show the Federated Shopmen union backing a nationwide railway shop workers strike at 10 this morning. The move seeks retroactive wage increases dating to January 12, 1919, with local leaders insisting on retroaction to that date.
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Daylight Saving Repeal Returns To President
Washington reports the Senate majority support for reissuing repeal of daylight saving time with the president again urged to veto. The 41 to 1 vote sends the separate house bill to the president, matching the prior vetoed rider on the agricultural appropriation.
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Allenby and Villmer Elevated to Field Marshal Rank
In Konden August 1 4ien H H Allenby former commander in Egypt and high commissioner for Egypt and Foulas and Lieut Gen Herbert Villmer commander of the second British army were raised to field marshal.
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Captain Woodfill earns honors after single-handed action
Captain Samuel Woodfill of the Sixtieth Infantry returns to America with the Congressional Medal of Honor the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor decoration. He captured three German machine gun nests single-handed using a pick and revolver ammunition ran low. The unit is ordered to Atlanta for possible Mexican border duties.
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Pacific Fleet Bases Planned Across Pacific
Naval officers say the Pacific fleet will base mainly in San Francisco and Puget Sound with Pearl Harbor as the active fleet center. San Pedro and San Diego would host many submarines destroyers and chasers while Alaska patrol vessels rise. A Southern California training station at San Diego is contemplated with division of ships to be decided after coast port tours.
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Nebraska to Ratify Woman Suffrage
Lincoln Aug 1 The Nebraska Senate passed a ratification resolution for the federal woman suffrage amendment and today the measure was moved to third reading in the House, paving the way for final action tomorrow.
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Mayor Recommends City Food Stamp Plan
Omaha awaits mayor's plan to set municipal food prices at five stations. City commission to authorize sale at cost. Food to be bought from wholesalers. Army foodstuffs not included.
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Sixty Villisias stain in Texas border clash report
Report from the Mexican consulate in Galveston notes that Risty followers of Ville et been killed in a fight with federal troops in Jusres district of Puwanse. Details of the battle were not provided in the announcement.
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Americans killed in Mexico since 1911 rise to 217
Secretary Lansing told the Senate that 217 American citizens have been killed in Mexico since May 5, 1911. Damages claimed for Mexican depredations total 9,42 million dollars, with 12 property damage cases and 74 deadly incidents linked to losses among Americans abroad.
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Porfiriot Diaz
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McAdoo urges adoption of metric system for U S trade
San Francisco July William McAdoo wartime secretary of the treasury and railroad director urges establishment of metric weights and measures in the United States. He telegraphs strong support for World Trade talks and warns of real disruption if transition is delayed. He says global industry relies on metric standards and the United States should adjust for prosperity and efficiency.
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Battleship 54 Contract Awarded for Massachusetts
Secretary Dattish announced the award of a contract to Fore Hiver Shipbuilding for Battleship 54 named the Massachusetts. The vessel, last of the authorized battleships to be contracted, will be built in Quincy Massachusetts and displaces 43 200 tons.
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Reservations timely modify the League pact say seven Republicans
Washington August 1 the seven Republican senators propose reservations to become part of the treaty not mere interpretation. They argue some points soften features seen as infringing national rights while others say the changes merely clarify law and do not alter meaning. The plan cites limits on withdrawal and domestic jurisdictions including immigration tariffs and Monroe doctrine. The sponsors include McNary McCumber Norris Colt Hilton Spencer Kellogg Lenroot but the measure has not been shown to party leaders yet and talks with administration continue.
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Passengers Stranded on Denver Salt Lake Train Without Food
Nine travelers on a Denver and Salt Lake train stalled near Crescent California since Thursday trudged eight miles through flood debris to Plainview in search of relief. They found no word from rail officials as of nightfall. The last food supply, sandwiches and crackers, was served earlier this morning to the stranded group.
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Eleven Koreans Attempt Suicide by Tying to Ferry Rope
An Associated Press report from Chemulpo describes eleven Koreans tying themselves together with a rope and jumping overboard on a ferry. Seven were rescued but three died. authorities suspect a superstition inspired the act.
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President Blamed for Useless Course and War Cost Talks
Washington reports show President Wilson pressed Congress to defer recess and study railway wage demands as cost of living rose. Senate debated currency cuts and shoe prices while a three member committee began examining living costs for Wilson and cabinet.
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War price control bill proposes five member commis sion
A bill introduced by Representative Pluddleston proposes a five member war trade commission to fix maximum sale prices for necessities based on November 11 1918 levels. The board would regulate distribution storage and licenses for five years and require dealers to mark original cost and sale price. An appropriation of 1 000 000 is requested to implement the measure.
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Packers Seek to Aid High Cost of Living
Chicago August 1 Thomas E K Wilson chairman of the executive committee of the Institute of American Meat Packers telegraphed President Wilson that the packing industry representing five great packers and 200 member concerns desires to aid the high cost of living. The institute invites a thorough investigation of their business and audit of their books by capable certified public accountants. Such examination will disclose that the packers are not responsible for the prevailing high prices of meats and other products they handle.
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United States Senate to rapid ratify peace treaty
American assistant secretary of state said the senate foreign affairs committee would finish its report by mid August and the Senate would take no more than two weeks to ratify the treaty. He noted U S aid to Koelchak and discussed Thrace and a potential mandate for Constantinople as Congress would decide. He declined to discuss Bhantung.
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Subtreasury Withdraws 160000 For Mexico Shipment
A sum of 160000 dollars was withdrawn from the subtreasury in New York Avenue 1 today for shipment to Mexico, signaling a transfer of funds to the Mexican market or government contacts.
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Important Oil Land Decision by Holloman Court
District Judge Holloman ruled that A. J. Evans of Fort Sumner is entitled to a full deed to state lands without mineral rights reservation, over the state land commissioner’s demurrer. The ruling hinges on whether the land under contract was leased or designated as mineral land. none of these conditions applied.
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Chicago Trolley Men End Strike Vote
Chicago street car workers voted to end the strike by a 345 majority. Service will resume tomorrow around 4 am on surface and elevated lines after union and company representatives reached a settlement. Wages rise from 48 to 65 cents on surface lines and from 7 to 9 cents on elevated roads with eight hours, overtime at time and a half, and run arrangements.
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William D. Mahon
Detroit
Communists Arrested on Corruption Charge
A number of communists were arrested at Pods pest on corruption charges. Among those named is M. Szigani, commissioner of production, accused of horse and cattle stealing. Artillery fighting was reported between Romania and Hungary at Szolnok on the Theiss river.
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