Baker Rejects Coal Price Plan In Cabinet Row
Secretary Baker repudiated an agreed coal price plan saying the proposed four and a half dollar per ton target is exorbitant and unauthorized. He noted the defense council and committees cannot set prices while calling for further investigations as cabinet members contend over the role of big business in wartime policy and production incentives.
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Lane
Efense
Baker
Washington
Council of Ational Defense
Defense Council
Council
Federal Trade Commission
Gifford
Tle
Haker
Efense Council
Coal Production Committee
Kitiminov
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Trade Comiision
Coal Committee
Comnites
Cartnet
Stormy Senate Action and Prohibition Talks
Fragmented clippings report a tense political scene with mentions of a tax bill heading to the senate, talk of prohibition compromise, and references to inquests into mine disasters. Other items hint at court actions, advertisements, and cultural notes scattered across pages.
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Aliwauteee
Senate
Staten
Austria
Dry states spread as South Dakota goes dry
Prohibition tightens its grip as South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa move to dry status. Duluth bars close amid frantic stock closures and no major disorder. Rail shipments shift while St Paul liquor houses plan exits. locals stockpile about half a million dollars in liquor headed to dry regions.
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Prohibition
Northwest
South Dakota
North Dakota
Towa
Duluth
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
St Paul
North
Dakota
South
Reconstruction Begins in Russia Dominates Headlines
Washington notes a predicted surge in postwar Russia’s economic growth as the old regime fades. Analysts expect industrial expansion and freer enterprise, signaling a shift unseen since the Civil War era in the United States and Europe.
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Washington
Austin
Oe' Uanla
Start Toward Settlement in Electric Workers Dispute
Proceedings toward settlement of the electrical workers strike in Butte featured two conferences between the strike committee No 63 and Montana Power officials. Key figures included Frank Kerr district manager Jack Roche and Dunn for the union. Talks focused on wage increases and term length with provisions for 60 days notice and potential one year or three year terms. The effort aims to unite local unions behind a negotiated agreement pending further input from the men and company.
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Thi Lana Power Company
Electrical Workers’ Union
Metal Trades Council
Butte
Montana Power Company
Metal Mine Workers’ Organization
Gey
John C. Lowney
Western Federation of Miners
Batwe
American Federation of Labor
Anaconda
Great Falls
Internationals
Ase
Electricians’ Union
Charmittee
Ah Dunn
Jackson
Kerr
Dunn
Electrical Workers
Power Company
I AM
Claase
Brazil's Navy Hunts Raiders In World War Effort
Brazil acts against German ships and aids the Allied cause without a formal declaration of war. The Brazilian Navy, largest in South America, joins the American fleet in patrolling the South Atlantic under Admiral Caperton, aiming to keep supply routes open and curb enemy traffic.
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Brazil
Bray
United States
Germany
Brasil
Itio de Janeiro
Tmarine
Caperton
Weather Forecast Sees Little Temperature Change
A brief forecast notes not much change in temperature across the region with only minor fluctuations expected. Forecasters indicate steady conditions, light winds, and no significant precipitation anticipated in the near term.
Compromise Sought on Prohibition in Food Bill Debates
Washington June 30 congress discusses a compromise on prohibition within the food control bill while other features gain little ground. Administration leaders plan to drop presidents authority over malt and vinage and consider a distilled beverage only prohibition. Senators Lewis Reed and Chamberlain discussed the bill as talks continue with no clear path to passage before July Fourth.
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Washington
Senate
Prohibition
Wilson
Chaifred
Lewis
Reed
Chamberlain
Industrials 70. Strike Globe Miami District
Globe Ariz June 20 The jobe and Miami branches of the Metal Mine Workers Industrial union ordered the three large copper companies in the district to quit work after they refused to consider the workers demands.
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Globe
Ariz
Miami
Jobe
The
Metal Mine Workers’ Industrial Union Tonight
Democrats Victors in Forty-Five Benefit Baseball Game
In Washington on a day with President Wilson present, the Democratic baseball team defeated the Republicans 2 to 1 in a Red Cross benefit game. The lengthy match lasted hours and minutes, with about $2,000 in cash and substantial wages raised. Both sides combined for 45 errors, the old 35-error record remaining intact, and no outfielder caught a ball on either side.
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Washington
Jun
Wilson
House of
Red Cross
Thirteen Dead Tax Bill Drafted On Steamship
A troubling report notes a thirteen dead tax bill drafted aboard a steamship. The incident involves the Ptyton water tank near the crowded OniS boiler works and the Colemmaes safety concerns.
Milwaukee Tank Crash Kills and Injures Dozens
A Milwaukee riverfront tank crashed into the East Water Jet dock during preparations for a return trip to Chicago. About 13 dead and at least 19 others injured as the tanker broke through two decks after being knocked free by tugboats. Survivors describe a sudden rush of debris and a chaotic scramble for exits as passengers faced the collapsing wreckage.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Igs
Yahr & Lange Drug Company
Avian
Moody
Twenty-Three States Go Dry Under Reed Amendment
Washington reports that twenty three states will become dry after midnight as the Reed amendment takes effect prohibiting liquor shipments into dry territories. Enforcement plans span Justice and Post Office departments with heavy penalties for those ordering or advertising intoxicants. About half the states are fully affected, with others partially covered. details include specific state listings and questions on patent medicines.
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Washington
Justice and Post Office Department
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Coldorade
Georgia
Idaho
Lews
Maine
Mississippi
Nebraska
Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carol Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
West
Formas
Connecticut
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Columbia Guntens
Frank Mable
NAVY
Weather Forecast
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Pellion
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W.va
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AG. Pollak
Robert Downs
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Milwanker
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