President appoints Wilson headed labor commission for war industry
Washington Sept 20 Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson is named chairman of a presidential commission to probe shipbuilding troubles, coast strikes, and labor disputes across the Pacific and mountain states. The panel will visit governors and labor leaders to forge working arrangements and curb wartime labor friction.
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William J. Wilson
Department of
Icor
San Francisco
Washinton
Trea
Wilson
Goon
LW. W
Pacific Coast
American Federation of Labor
Arizona
Com
Ishor
Lam
I Xion
Sin Hot
Tom Hewious
William B. Wilson
J. L. Spangler
Pennsylvania
Verner Reed
John H. Walker
Tinos
Marsh
Washington
Felfurter
New York
Labor pledges no strikes as war measures urged in Atlantic City
The War Convention of American business leaders adopted resolutions urging cooperation of labor to avoid stoppages during war. They called for no profiteering and for creation of a government labor capital public board to settle disputes. They also backed government employment agencies and studies to ease industrial strain.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wilson
Adjustment Board
W.A. Scott
University of Wisconsin
Anaconda and State News Roundup Amid Strikes and Advances
In today’s Standard Eurice copper 48 announced and prisoners strike causes are noted. Mining and financial, sport news, and state reports include anaconda updates, building inspector warnings to builders, Wobblies move, and teachers to receive higher salaries. Also mentions mine engineers in helmet work and a possible camp Lewis restriction in contracting.
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Cnews
Anaconda News
Avon
Germany
Hutte
lo—Mining and Financial
Lewis
Hoy
Weather Forecast for Friday and Saturday
Sept 20 forecast calls for daily clouds with cooler temperatures Friday. Saturday expected to remain cloudy with a chance of cooler high and low temperatures. Washington V Aul Saturday appears in the outlook with limited detail remaining.
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Fordly
Washington Vaul
Cooperation Greatest Need in Industry Urged
A wartime appeal from American industry calls for labor to join with management to carry on in unity. Officials urge cooperation to sustain production and support national efforts.
British Seize Swedish Mail Pouches in Halifax
Four diplomatic mail pouches from the Swedish foreign office to the Washington legation were detained by British authorities in Halifax. The pouches reportedly contained statistics on Sweden's food production and trade. Swedish diplomat Lundvohm, to visit the U.S. as envoy, replaces De Lagerkrantz. Swedish chargé Baron Akerhielm raised the issue with the U.S. State Department.
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Washington
Halifax
Halmar Lundvohm
United States
Lutersword
Baron Akerhielm
State Department
Sweden
Reuterswerd
Lundvohm
Hermar de Lagerkrantz
Wheat Feeding Hogs In Oklahoma Amid Price Debate
Oklahoma City reports wheat is fed to hogs and other livestock as a substitute for corn in many Northeastern counties. Farmers cite scarce corn and alleged government price controls as reasons, with county agents noting little wheat sales until prices rise. The issue drew attention from the state council of defense chair.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Olahoma
Food Administration
Bitrne
Woods
Oklahoma
Woods County
Ansious
JM Aydelotte
State Council of Defense
Aydelotte
Blaine
Unexpected Demand for Increase of War Taxes
Washington readers report surprise demand from house members for a substantial rise in war taxes, threatening the fate of the tax bill as a Ways and Means meeting is set to discuss the issue. Western and Southern members seek excess revenue targets from 1.06 to 1.5 billion dollars, with advocates warning of a bond flood if taxes are not raised. The postal rate plan also anchors at the 1 cent first zone, with higher charges beyond 250 miles.
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Washington
House
Ways and “Means Committee
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Sugar to Sell at About Eight Cents a Pound
Washington reports a harmony between sugar producers and the food administration setting a stable wholesale price near seven and a half to seven and a quarter cents per pound cane basis. Retail is expected to be not more than three quarters of a cent higher. An international five member committee was named to coordinate purchase and distribution of the large sugar needs of the United States and allied nations, controlling a large share of global output.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
United States
La Follette Defends Peace Stance Amid War Debate
In a startling talk at the Producers and Consumers Conference in St Paul, La Follette argued the United States should never have entered the war, criticizing party leaders and the push for militarized policies. He condemned German interference and urged caution on shipping munitions, noting warnings Wilson and Bryan had given before events like the Lusitania. The audience heckled as supporters pressed for nonintervention while officials warned against interfering with passenger ships carrying arms.
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St. Paul
Producers and Consumers Conference
United States
Ewan Drest
Patric
Reuven
Hella
la Pollette
Wnll i
Mp Uid
Wilson
Lusitania
Bryan
Prisoners Four Months In Plan Pents Sales To All
A government plan sets a uniform price for sales to government PS and the public. The proposal specifies two thousand effective for prisoners four months and intends to standardize figures across sales channels.
Copper Prices Set Under War Time Pact
News describes copper price fixing at 22 1/2 cents per pound under a government and producer pact effective for a month. Details cover wage controls, production aims to prevent shortages, and measures to keep copper from fueling speculation as World War I reports mention British offensives and Allied cooperation in London and New York.
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New York
Mathessian
Themelven
Avitain
War Industries Board
Marked Success Attained From Beginning of Battle
The Associated Press reports British forces launched a heavy offensive along the Ypres salient in France and Belgium near Inverness Copse, Ypres Menin road, and May 20—advancing through marsh and woods amid fierce German resistance. Five barrages opened the assault, with early progress described as marked and potentially a major recent achievement.
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Associated Press
France
Belgium
Ypres
Inverness Copse
Yprea Menin Road
Hooke
Ypres-Roulers
Tollebeke
Glen
Corse Wood
Flanders
Flandere
Menin Road
Menin Gan
Vance
Ney
Reward Offered for Capturing German General Dead or Alive
An Associated Press report notes a German commander has offered a reward of 100 marks, about 8100, for the first American soldier killed or captured behind German lines. The item highlights the high bounty and the danger faced by U.S. troops.
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Th Son
Associated Press
Relief in Butte as copper price supports wages debate
Local mining officials greeted the U S government move to pay 29 percent above the copper price with cautious relief. They say the decision creates some clarity on production plans, but miners face uncertain wage and cost implications and officials refuse to quantify the exact impact.
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United States
Butte
Tiutte
Tay
Bude
Vicnity
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