European coal commission urged for relief effort
Paris Aug 6. Shipping and fuel representatives of France Belgium and Italy met with Herbert Hoover head of the International relief organization and urged the Paris peace conference to appoint a European coal commission to coordinate distribution of European coal to avert a looming disaster. Hoover declined to accept permanent direction of the proposed commission saying the issue is European and cannot be relieved by U S aid alone.
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Diamond sold for a soda in Pittsburgh
A $1,000 diamond changed hands for thirteen cents in a Pittsburgh shop when a small boy offered the stone for a soft drink and an ice cream, saying he found it. Mrs. Juillian Schindel soon learned the neighbor had lost a diamond.
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Pittsburgh
Juillian Schindel
Army officer shoots self in public sea death
Nice Aug. 4. George Johnson, a United States Army officer, waded into the sea before a crowd and then killed himself with a revolver. The dramatic incident occurred as onlookers watched from the shore.
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Nice
George Johnson
United States Army
TAHAN S DAUGHTER AND AN INDIAN GIRL'S LIFE
A narrative describes Tahan s daughter and an Indian girl who worked hard and found joy in labor. It covers diet during hard times, drying meat in sun, and daily tasks. It notes social gatherings, legends, dances, and dramatizations, portraying native life as lively and meaningful.
Princess Nacoomeeee Kiowa storyteller of The Standard Telegram
Princess Nacoomiee daughter of Chief Tahan shares Kiowa life stories for Bridgeport girls in The Standard Telegram. She recalls childhood chores from carrying wood to tanning hides, cooking, and offering meat to her god, detailing buffalo meat prep and marrow bone roasting as early daily tasks.
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Bridgeport Sirls
Standard Telegram
Nacoomiee
Kiowa
Labor demands ignored by commission urged by Wimbish
William A. Wimbish of Atlanta told the House Interstate Commerce Commission to proceed with railroad investigations as if organized labor had not demanded tripartite control. He warned that government ownership or surrender to labor dictates would be unthinkable and urged Congress not to be stampeded into radical actions.
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Washington
William A. Wimbish
Atlanta
Southern Traffic League
House Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
14 Year Old Nurse Girl Recants Poison Confession
Prances Siulingki a 14 year old maid employed by Abraham Iramer denied yesterday’s police claim she confessed to poisoning the four months old son. An hour earlier District Attorney Lewis said the child had repeated the confession and that the girl sought revenge on the nurse she believed would be arrested.
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Abraham Iramer
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Hartford Orders Carload of Bacon
Hartford today ordered a carload of army bacon from the War department by telegraph to be shipped for sale by stores at 46 cents per pound. The carload cost about $11,000 and the city council authorized a credit of $14,000 to the local supply committee to cover the order.
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War Department
Soveragent Supply Committee
Dyers Strike at Wiedman Silk Works Demands 44-Hour Week
Paterson Australia reports 1,300 Wiedman Silk Dye workers strike for immediate 44 hour week and higher wage increase. Demonstrators urge faster concessions by management during the two week protest.
Parisian Sage Hair Grower Promises Lustrous Hair
A French liquid hair treatment claims to cure dandruff stop itching and restore hair growth. Advertisers tout rapid noticeable improvement after first use and warn that money is refunded if not satisfied.
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