Burst of Bipartisan Inquiry Promised on Coal Industry
Chairman Winslow introduces a bill for a sweeping investigation of all coal industry questions. It envisions a nine member commission to gather facts and report by January 1 next, with no miners or operators on the panel. The measure aims for rapid passage, with a rule to proceed in the House and a likely Wednesday vote.
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Winslow
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Wincow
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Vale
House
Senate
England to Train Women in Domestic Science and Arts
England plans a college program to train unemployed young women in domestic science and useful arts. The government allocates 250 900 for a 12 week course with 39 hours weekly. Subjects include cookery laundry work housewifery needlework infant welfare hygiene sewing and piano lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ensland
Beer reinstatement of man who taught theory of evolution
Fort Sumner New Mexico on August 21 local residents urged the reinstatement of Superintendent Dean whose resignation was recently filed. A Teachers association meeting urged the school board to appoint Dean and alumni groups and the Fort Sumner Woman's club backed the move. The American Association of Science wired in for information on supervising the teaching of evolution and the established facts of science in the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beer
Fort Sumner
N. M
Art Sumner
mrent~Teachers Association
Wisconsin potato crop estimate boosts expected price drop
Wisconsin's potato crop is estimated at 37 674 000 bushels by the state agricultural service. The Wisconsin Department of Markets expects prices to fall to 75 to 50 cents per bushel in coming months. The complete crop is among the largest in the nation, with 158 000 cars shipped previously and 200 000 cars projected for the year.
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Vic Associated Preas
Madison
Wis
State Crow — Reacting Service
State Department of Markets
Wisconsin
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Denver and Arizona
Denver and Cole area expect unsettled conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with showers in the north portions. The north central area may see rain on Tuesday, while Arizona faces showers in the north and east with little temperature change overall.
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Denver
Cole
Atwr
North Central
Arizona
Weather conditions for twenty four jars recorded at university
Conditions reported yesterday until 6 p m show the highest temperature 87 degrees with readings for humidity and precipitation. Skies described as partly cloudy with a south character of day and other meteorological notes.
Loree Opposes Any Surrender in Shop Craft Strike
New York August 1 The eastern presidents of major railroads meet to craft a policy for ending the shop crafts strike amid mounting pressure. B F Loree president of the Delaware and Hudson says he stands firmly against any surrender and for keeping seniority rights. T DeWitt Cuyler discusses Borah telegrams amid fears of transportation cuts.
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New York
B. F. Loree
Devi@ware and Hudson
Atlantic Coast
Loree
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
Lntermate
W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania
Delaware and Hudson
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Association of Railway Ixerativer
Benator
Custer
Water shunned as Johnstown thirst grows after prohibition raids
In Johnstown Pennsylvania August 21 Associated Press reports that despite prohibition sleuths efforts seven detectives failed to find bootleggers yet empty beer bottles accumulate. Mayor Joseph Cauffiel promotes pure beer while residents and vendors pivot to a Volstead era parody fueling demand and revenue as cars flood in for service.
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Johnstown
Associated Press
Prohibition
Joseph Cauffiel
F E. A. Sprice
Panama Canal
Harding Favors Expanded Civilian Military Training
President Harding addressed soldiers and civilians at Camp Meade Md praising civilian training for 196 600 people annually to preserve peace not wage war He noted a rise to 28 960 civilians trained this summer from 11 000 last year and urged continued study of military service for national defense and citizen obligations.
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Wallington
Harding
Cannp Meade
White House
Camp Meade
District of Columbia
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
America
Volunteer Citizens Training Movement
Crises in Business Cycles Declared Normal by Expert
George W. Dowrie of the University of Minnesota says business crises are a normal cycle driven by monetary policy and price changes. He notes depressions recur with rising prices spurring production and urges the Federal Reserve to brake credit to curb downturns.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Aus
George W. Dowrie
School of Business
University of Minnesota
Dean Dowrie
Federal Reserve Board
Hull denounces Hughes plan on Newberry issue in campaign
Chairman Cordell Hull of the Democratic National Committee rebutted Secretary Hughes letter on seating Senator Newberry of Michigan. He said Republican leaders aim to make Newberryism the central issue to divert attention from the administration’s failures and the current economic turmoil. Hull cites judicial findings and Republican senators' conclusions questioning Newberry’s conduct and the corrupt practices act.
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Washington
Cordell Iull
Esmiaiottee
Hughes
Senator Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Hull
Hts
Congress
Republican Congress
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Teapot Dome
Daugherty
Nat
Borah
Borah Kenyon
Norris
Jones
Sutherland
Norbeck
United States
Senate
Aerie
New York Forecast Sees Labor Peace Yet Elusive
A group of economic experts in New York warns reconciliation between capital and labor is essential for progress. They say end of strikes could restore normal activity, while lack of funds and tariff disputes dampen party support. Chemists seek protection to defend the industry from German cartels. Hotels plan major expansions to meet future demand. New Yorkers embrace cooler clothes and comfort over style amid heat.
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New York
Armerica
Washington
Congress
Cobb Gains Point On Rival Sisler In Batting Race
Ty Cobb of Detroit edged closer to George Sisler of St Louis in the American League batting race. Cobb collected two hits in four at bats while Sisler had the same total in five appearances.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ty Cobb
Detroit
George Sister
St. Louis
Cobb
Sister
Pet Sippy
Temporary injunction blocks Irish funds in U S banks
A New York court issued a temporary injunction restraining local banks from releasing about 2.306 million dollars deposited for the Irish Republican cause to Eamonn de Valera or his agents. Funds largely held with Guaranty Trust and Harrison National banks, tied to three trustees under Dail Eireann.
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New York
Eamonn de Valera
Supreme Court
Hurr
Michael Collins
Irish Free State Forces
de Valera
England
Ireland
Guaranty Trust Company
Harrison National Bank
Free State
Bishop Fogarty
James O'Mara
Dail Eireann
Abhoand
Michigan Coal Mines Resume Operations
Saginaw Michigan August 21 Operations resumed in the Michigan coal mines after a five month shutdown. Reports from the Saginaw valley indicate nearly all miners returned to work with normal production expected by midweek. The valley field includes eleven mines employing about 2400 men.
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Saginaw, Mich
Michigan
Saginaw Valley
Mines Resume Work at Kansas Small Mines
Coal production resumed today at several small mines in Pittsburg Kansas after last week’s sign up. About 25 mines started production while 36 independent operators across 39 mines joined district officials in the agreement to return to work.
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Pittsburg
Kans
Aug
Coal output forecast tops six million tons as strike wanes
The Central Coal Distribution Committee forecast weekly production between 5.96 and 6.06 million tons, the highest since the miners strike began April 1, with about 1.5 million tons from new Cleveland agreement production. Federal Fuel Distributor extends $4.50 fair price to Tennessee and Virginia. Missouri and Kansas complain of rail price bids exceeding fair prices and seek ICC relief. Michigan allocates 1.9 million dollars to a coal purchasing fund.
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Associated Press
Washington
Central Coal Distribution Committee
Cleveland
Spencer Today
Tennessee
Virginia
Kentucky
West Virginia
Central Committee
Missouri
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
W. W. Potter
Michigan
Rail labor leaders urge general support for striking railway workers
The American Federation of Labor executive council led by Gompers issued an appeal urging all unions to contribute funds and moral support to the railroad workers on strike. It argues the action resists railroad employer policies and seeks a living wage and maintained American standard of living amid wage scale fixes.
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Washington
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Ines
Railroad Labor Board
Wih
Arrest of Alva I. Smith on bank wrecking charges
Alva I. Smith, sought in Oklahoma Arizona and Nebraska on bank wrecking charges, arrived in San Diego aboard the Mariam from Mazatlan and was arrested by local deputies. Oklahoma seeks him for wrecking a bank at Coal Gate, Arizona for Parker, Arizona. Nebraska reportedly charges him with jumping a $10,000 bond. Smith says he is not a fugitive and that trips to Mexico were casual. His wife traveled from Los Angeles but did not meet him at the pier.
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San Tiego
Calif
Alva I. Smith
Arizona
Oklahoma
Nebraska
San Diego
Mariam
Mazatlan
Mexico
Smith
KE. S. Shrader
J. Freeman
Clareta
Roberts
Yuma
Coal Gate
Parker
Arzona
California
Los Angeles
Premier Outlines Reparations Policy Speech at Bar Le Duc
The premier argues necessity and justice of reparations in a Bar Le Duc address. He outlines the framework and aims to restore equity, emphasizing fair compensation and policy implementation milestones.
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Bar le Duc
Poincare Signals France Will Act Alone For Reparations
Premier Poincare told the Meuse general council that France will pursue reparations from Germany even without others’ cooperation. He blamed Germany’s budget failures and mark depreciation on paper money, urged an allied conference, and urged penalties if Germany fails to meet obligations. He contrasted French losses with German payments and urged independent action to secure compensation.
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Associated Pree Bar
Great Britain
M. Poincare
Germany
France
Poincare
Frances
England
Wr. Debis
United States
Hays Praised for Postal Service Regeneration
Former postmaster general Will H. Hays was honored with a resolution of praise for his regeneration of the U S Postal Service during his term. The presentation occurred in the Postmaster General Work’s office with postal officials present, as Thomas F Maherty of the National Federation of Postoffice Clerks spoke for the National Welfare Council.
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Cress
Washington
Will H. Hays
Postmaster General
Hays
Thomas F. Mlaherty
National Federation of Postoffice Clerks
National Welfare Council
Welfare Council
Encampment Opens in Los Angeles for Veterans Reunion
The Bible Institute in Los Angeles hosts the opening night of the twenty fourth annual encampment and reunion of United Spanish War Veterans and the national auxiliary. Governor Williams-D. Stephene and Mayor George K. Creer welcome about 5 000 delegates.
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Ios Angeles
The
Bible Institute
United Spanish War Veterans
National Auxiliary
Women's Society of the Organization
Williams—D. Stephene
George EK. Creer
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Delaware & Hudson
Tammie Vout
the Assoriated Press
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David A. Reed
William Crow
Newberryiom
Sisler
Collins
Thy the
Michigan Coal Mines
A. F. of L
Poincaire
Mark
U. S. Postal Service
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