Capital presses immediate issue on labor strike demands
Capital groups demand that labor union arbitration be a immediate issue in the national industrial conference. President Wilson insists adjournment not sanctioned until all solution avenues are exhausted. John L Lewis wires plan to strike coal miners on November 1 and to halt production by October 31. Samuel Gompers suffers nervous exhaustion but plans to attend the conference. Pittsburg steel mills report stronger operation since the strike began. Copper unions in Butte Anaconda and Great Falls vote to end the copper mine strike after two months.
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Washington
Associated Press
Organized Labor
Capital Group
Wilson
White House
Lewis
Indianapolis
John L
United Mine Workers
Washsaan
Gompers III
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Montana
Butte
Mont
Associated Présa
Anaconda
Great Falls
The
Metal Trades Council
Montezuma Wedding Party Heads to Americus for Ceremony
Miss Cecil Hicks of Montezuma, bride elect, travels with bridesmaid Miss Eileen Gallaher and best man Frank Stapleton for a Tea Room reception at noon. John Vereen of Moultrie accompanies the party as the wedding moves to Montezuma for a 9 o clock tonight ceremony at the Hicks home.
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Cecil Hicks
Montiauma
John Vereen
Moultrie
Result of Extravagance
The passage argues extravagance harms the genteel, who borrow from thrifty tradespeople. it cites Poor Richard and Franklin to claim a plowman’s dignity surpasses a gentleman’s pretensions. It criticizes luxury as a social drain and urges frugality to maintain standing.
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Ceva
Cnse
Richard
Benjamin Frank
Polish Forces Hit Baltic Offensive Advances Reported
Poles reportedly offensive against German Russian forces in the Baltic region with claims of capturing Kovno and Vilna near the Courland border. Savage fighting continues in Riga as Lettish and Lithuanian troops clash with German Russian forces and civilians suffer casualties. Reports say ships and a prize force may have been landed near the harbor. Orel reportedly falls to Denekin's forces with thousands taken prisoner and large material quantities seized.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Baltic
Riga
Kovno
Vilna
Courland
City OF Riga
Copenhagen
Trading In Cotton Seed And Oil Suspended
New York October 15 traders learned that trading in October delivery cotton seed and oil on the New York produce exchange was ordered suspended by the board of managers. Inability to make deliveries on October contracts due to port strikes was cited. The October 14 closing price remains in force for margin purposes during the suspension.
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New York
Associated Press
New York Produce Exchange
Board of Managers
Ratifications To Be Exchanged This Week
Paris: The exchange of ratifications of the peace treaty between the Allied nations and Germany will take place at the French foreign office Friday and Saturday, according to Echo de Paris.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
French Foreign Office
Echo de Paris
French Censor German Papers In Zone Held
French authorities in occupied zone systematically censor German newspapers entering unoccupied Germany. Tittoni to represent Italy in the League of Nations per official announcement in Rome.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Occupation
Germany
Frankfort
Tittoni
Italy
Rome
League of Nations
Wheelbarrows dominate transport in China compared to other methods
The text notes wheelbarrows move more people than any other method in China. It describes a central wheel design that bears most of the load, with handles supported by a strap over the carrier’s shoulders, enabling the loader to carry a nearly bottled vehicle.
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China
Chi
Coal’s Uncertain History in English Literature
The story traces coal as a fuel with unclear origins and sporadic appearances in literature through centuries. It notes coal’s rise with the Industrial expansion a century or more ago and the notable commentary it drew.
Teachers and Pupils to Hear Daniel at Sumter Fair
R. B. Daniel city superintendent of schools will speak at Sumter county fair on school day Friday, addressing pupils and teachers of county and city schools on education in Georgia. Letter from E. J. McMath urges full attendance, citing songs The Star Spangled Banner and America as part of the event to boost Sumter county’s educational enthusiasm.
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R. B. Daniel
Columbus
Sumter County
Georgia
Daniel
Britain
E. J. McMath
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Americus
Banner County
South
Sumter
Mophis
New York Cotton Futures Closing Mixed Across Sessions
The Cotton Market Dee reports New York futures with several contracts opening high and closing lower. Prices show mixed moves including 34.50 and 34.27 along with 34.92 and 34.05 in varying sessions.
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New York
Liner Fires Strike Mid Ocean Rescue At Sea
New York Oct 15 The French Line reported by wireless from the Chicago that 149 passengers and 160 crew members were rescued from the Faber liner Venezia after it was abandoned amid a mid ocean fire.
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New York
Associated Press
Chicago
Venezia
Indian Summer and Whales Walked Says Professor
The piece explains Indian summer as early November tied to Indigenous harvests, noting it lasts nine days before winter. It adds a quirky claim that Whales once walked like seals, citing Professor d Arcy Thompson’s lecture at the Royal Institution in London.
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William Henry Phyfe
St. Martin's
England
Mediterranean
d'Arcy ‘Thompson
Royal Institution
London
Chinese Banquet Reminders Sent Before Dinner
A three reminder system circulated to guests in China for a banquet. The first note arrived days before the event, the second on the day itself, and the third about an hour before guests sat down to dine.
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China
Jewelry Heist Hits Home Of Glen Hooks
Mrs. Glen Hooks discovered her diamonds and other jewelry missing from her Americus home after finding a slashed wire screen at the rear. Loss valued over 1000 dollars includes two diamond rings a lavaliere a watch a stick pin a silver card case and a gold dollar envelope containing 75 dollars in war savings stamps was also left nearby. Banks report a surge in safekeeping for liberty bonds and savings stamps after circus day.
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Glen Hooks
Times-Recorder
Lavaliere
Hooks
Davenport
Americus Banks
President Improves Despite His Headache
President Wilson rests well and shows improvement after a headache. Enid Today bulletin from physicians notes his continued recovery. Rear Admiral Richardson, retired, dies on a train near Cheyenne Wyoming on October 15.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Enid
Cheyenne
Wyo
Richardson Lover
Here
Weather Update Tonight In Your Area
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with light winds. Temperatures will dip into the 50s, with cooler overnight conditions expected. Stay indoors if a frost advisory is issued.
Sumter County Fair Opens On Thursday At 10 A M
Sumter county's first fair will open its gates at 10 o'clock Thursday morning for a three day event. Exhibits fill five buildings with displays of farm products and handiwork, while midway attractions promise carnival entertainment all day and night.
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Sumter County
Ward
Macon
Manager Perkins
Canning Club
8.H. McKee
Olin Williams
County Canning
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