President urges cost of living cuts and warns on labor threats
President outlines 13 measures to reduce living costs, from limiting wheat shipments to licensing interstate trade and public price reporting. He cautions against labor threats and urges calm, stability, and timely ratification of peace, while Congress and the public respond with mixed applause. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson attend the speech.
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Fth
Department of Labor, Agriculture, Commerce and
Federal Trade Commission
Fearful tale of missing bonds and a red haired girl
East Greenwich officials link missing Liberty bonds to a red haired woman known as May Worston who vanished after buying an automobile. Bank officials refuse comment while a private detective agency handles the case. Police warn of a possible flight toward Boston as family hopes for her return rather than suicide.
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Warwith
East Greenwich
May
Providence
Cowesset
Gallaudet Aircraft Corporation
Hast
Greenwich
General March Opposes Poison Gas Use and Aeronautics Split
General March testified on the War Department bill for a permanent military policy. He argued the air service must keep pace with the peace army, opposed abolishing chemical warfare but favored eliminating gas use. He rejected a separate aeronautics department as harmful to War Department control.
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Washington
March
War Department
Department
Air Service
Peace Army
War Plans Division
Chemical Warfare Service
Engineers Department
Chamberlain
Oregon
Department of Aeronautics
Elizabeth Woman Dies at 103 in New Jersey Home
Mrs Catherine Parrett Coles aged 103 died today at her daughter’s home after a month’s illness. Survived by son Dr. David B. Coles of Wakefield Massachusetts, and three daughters Mrs Mary Tucker Red Bank New Jersey Mrs Elizabeth Coddington Ridgeville New York, six grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren twelve great great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Catherine Parrett Coles
Andrew F. Loycay
David 8. Coles
Wakefield
Mass
Mary Tucker
Redbank, N. J
Elizabeth Coddington
Ridgeville, N. Y
Congress reaction to Wilson address on high cost of living
Washington Aug 8 Congress received President Wilsons address on the high cost of living with varying comment for the most part favorable. While some Senators and Representatives disagreed with some recommendations there was near unanimity that the address would benefit conditions. His references to sober second thought by labor leaders were generally approved.
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Congress
Dee
Onty
Europe
Senate
United States
League of Motions
Railroad Administration
Otters
Washington
Wilson
Senate and House leaders weigh President power pledge
Cummins and Gronna of the committees see potential benefits yet Gronna doubts the food control act would be expanded. Mondell calls the address a confession of failure, while Lodge defends swift Senate action on the treaty. Hitchock and Avant oppose leagues backing, Gillett critiques licenses for interstate commerce.
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Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Gronna
Senate Agriculture Committee
Mondell
House
Gillett
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Great Britain
Senate of
France
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Poindexter
League of Nations
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Avant Ton ofConnecticut
League
United States
Government Reveals Low Prices for Substitution Stores
The War Department published a full price list for subsistence store sales to the public via parcels post or municipal sales. Prices, well below current market rates, apply to 72 food staples including bacon 4.15 per can, corned beef 6 cents per can, baked beans 5 cents per can, crackers 6 and 6 cents per pound, and rice 6.74 per 100 pounds.
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Washington
War Department
Mary Yorston Not at Copley Plaza
Providence detectives searched the Copley Plaza after Mary A Yorston a confidential clerk vanished from Providence with 4000 Liberty bonds believed to belong to her employer She notified relatives she was staying at a Boston hotel and hotel staff could not confirm her name in the register
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Mary A. Yorston
Providence
R. L
Copley-Plaza
Boston
Boy Killed by Auto in Revere Crossing
Five year old Robert H. Mellen of 28 Avon Street Revere was fatally injured after being struck between two autos while crossing the street. Driver Arthur T. Bliss of Court Road Winthrop was held on a charge of manslaughter.
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Robert H. Mellen
Avon Street
Revere
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
Arthur T. Bliss
Court Road
Winthrop
Teaching Hurt by Its Low Salaries
Plymouth August 7 Teaching the profession which shapes American character should attract the brightest minds but fails due to meager pay. Dean LeBaron Russell Briggs Harvard University notes fewer qualified teachers and women leaving for higher paying fields, citing war service and classroom strain. he warns recruitment looks dim.
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Plymouth
America
Dean Briggs
le Baron Russell Briggs
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard University
Radcliffe College
William C. Collar
Roxbury Latin School
Cam
Plumb plan debate sparks talk of revolution and socialized industry
In a congressional hearing, Plumb argues the labor movement funds the proposed plan and warns that if lawful means fail, revolution may follow. He rejects the Russian Soviet label, claims the plan would socialise industries under government grants, and defends operation in the public interest over profits amid questions about railroads and union influence.
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Indiana
Mr. Saunders
Mr. Plumb
Plumb
Rayburn
Democrat
Texas
Mr. Rayburn
United States
Congress
Railroad Union
Plumb Faces Wage Plan Opponents on Rail Policy
Webster of Washington introduced hundreds of letters threatening to remove opponents from office if they obstruct the government policy of control. Plumb defended ballot rights and discussed a public-ownership plan for railroads, invoking government bonds at 4 percent and a thirteen billion funding estimate. He noted misgivings over valuation and potential court review as the committee adjourned amid a joint session.
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Webster
Washington
Plumb
Mr. Plumb
Plum
Commerce Commission
Hsch
Pere Marquette
Frisco
Wabash
Rock Island
Winslow
House
Senate
War on Track Hikers Opens in Boston
Police under Sergeant Murphy and seven patrolmen arrested eight men for unlawfully walking the Boston & Albany tracks near St Mary street Back Bay. Suspects named Leo W Mattenson Ernest F Leenan Karl D Sanderson Charles McLaughlin Augustus Smith Fred H Clark William Henault and John Harris claimed Marine Shipping Board employment. cases continued in Roxbury District Court before Judge Hayden.
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Murphy
Boston & Albany
Back Bay
Leo W. Mattenson
Richmond Street
Detroit
Ernest F. Leenan
Russell Street
Karl D. Sanderson
Charles McLaughlin
Warrington Street
Boston
Augustus Smith
Fred H. Clark
William Henault
John Harris
Camden Street
Roxbury
Merchant Marine Shipping Board
Roxbury District Court
Sound Taps for Street Railway in Pittsfield
The Berkshire street railway will cease running tomorrow morning bankrupt, as C Q Richmond the general manager admits. Workers quit when their cars reach the barns, tonight and after midnight, seeking other employment. It is a collective quitting rather than a strike, an unusual situation.
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Pittsfield
Berkshire Street Railway
C. Q. Richmond
Conference at Mayor's Office on Berkshire Line Stoppage
A night conference in Mayor W. C. Moulton's office led by Charles G. Wood concluded with no agreement beyond a halt in car service. Attendees included Manager Q. Richmond Attorney Arthur M. Robinson and business agent Owen C. Monroe with the carmen's committee. Former Senator W. M. Crane, interested in continuing Berkshire line service, discussed potential arrangements. A deadline of about two weeks was suggested for possible resolution.
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W. C. Moulton
Charles G. Wood
State Board of Arbitration
Boston
Q. Richmond
Arthur M. Robinson
Owen C. Monroe
Carmen
Wood
W. M. Crane
City Hall
Richmond
Crane
Berkshire
Handball Champs Set for L Street in South Boston
Preparations continue at the L Street baths for the city handball championships from August 18 to Labor Day. The field includes twenty top Boston players contesting for the $100 city trophy arranged via Representative McDonald. Contestants will be paired before opening day to ensure close matches.
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L Street Baths
South
Boston
McDonald
South Boston
Spanish government recognizes Serbian Croatian Slovenian state
Belgrade reports the Spanish government has recognized the Serbian Croatian Slovenian state in a formal diplomatic move. The announcement confirms international acknowledgment of the new regional entity as of today.
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Belgrade
Grand Jury Session to Probe High Prices
District Attorney Pelletier orders a special Suffolk County grand jury session Monday to investigate causes of rising prices for essential goods. He urges insiders to disclose information and promises possible protection from publicity for those in employment.
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Pelletier
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Pelletier to Probe High Cost of Living and Shoe Prices
Suffolk District Attorney Pelletier announces a special grand jury inquiry into rising living costs. He will investigate shoes ice and meat eggs price surges and consider criminal prosecutions if profiteering is found. He urges inside informants to contact him with protection.
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Pelletier
Grand Jury
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