Giant Roadway Of Migrant Workers Looms In Nation
A vast circular transportation and labor system would link Florida to Maine and California to Canada. One and a half million migrant workers move seasonally to harvest fruit, grain, oil, and timber as industries face disruption. The concept envisions a mobile workforce spread across diverse regions.
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Florida
Canadian
Maine
California
Blue Ridge Mountains
Pennsylvania
New York
Middle West
Canada
Texas
Survey Links Migrant Labor Woes to Church Action
A survey by the Interchurch World Movement estimates that about a quarter of the 1.5 million wandering laborers are subnormal and notes California's 90 percent unskilled workers with only 10 percent married. It highlights wage volatility and local clashes, urging churches and Protestant cooperation to address migrant labor problems and provide solutions to Uncle Sam’s wandering worker issue.
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Interchurch World Movement
California
South
Uncle Sam
Karnes Demonstrates Cheap Gas From Common Materials
A man named Karnes shows a simple gas generator using calcium carbide baking soda and wood alcohol to produce an acetylene like flame with 2700 Btu heat. He invites investigation by skeptics, claims the apparatus costs less than 50 dollars to build, and says the process wastes little heat or residue.
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Karnes
Price pledges and farm relief split in Senate debate
Senator Gronna argues for withdrawing government stabilization fearing market improvements. The wheat director warns abolition of support could trigger a price drop below the guaranteed level. He cites world market collapse and wrecked export trade as evidence of volatile prices and warns Congress against repudiating its pledge to farmers.
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Gronna
Congress
United States
Barnes Bays
Farmers Seek Congress Action on Guarantee Plea
A clipped excerpt notes 6,000,000 farmers pressing Congress to address a national guarantee. It references the influence of supply and demand on pricing, claiming an average premium of 30 seats per barrel on the underlying foundation.
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Congress
Kine Cites Education Need in Radicalism Debate
Former District Attorney Kine, who resigned in protest of DOJ methods against radicalism, tells the committee education is needed and finds no clear danger locally. New York AG Newton gen erates a stark warning of 500000 radicals organized to overthrow government, urging urgent congressional and public action.
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Kine
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
New York
Congress
Newton
Labor editorial urges 90 million workers to organize for Congress
The piece calls 90,000,000 wage earners and farmers to organize now to elect 200 lawmakers. It cites H. H. Wills and L. K. Sheppard on the editorial board of Labor and urges workers to mobilize before primaries. It condemns railroad return to private ownership and anti labor laws, urging bipartisan opposition and cross party nominations.
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H. H. Wills
the Brotherhoods
L. KE. Sheppard
Labor
Congress
Mexico
Railroad Unions Stand Ready If Strike Enters The Stage
Officials said the union would act independently if a strike is called but warned other departments could face layoffs if road beds deteriorate and shop forces are crippled. Union heads stay to seek a week’s end agreement on demands affecting 300 000 workers on federal controlled roads.
Navy dirigible D-10 to attempt line transfer to vessel
The report notes that if a line cannot be shot across the ship, the navy dirigible D-10 will try to carry a line to the vessel. The text mentions passengers and breeches buoy methods in this rescue procedure.
Aviator Bert Cole Returns To Flight After Crash
Casper Wyoming February 6 Bert Cole the aviator who was injured in an accident in which his companion Miss Toohey died has recovered sufficiently to take the air again His nerve is steady his balance perfect and he bears scarcely a scar He wasted no time in flying the Oriole again over the city and expressed readiness to resume passenger service once the plane was ready
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Casper
Wyo
Bert Cole
Miss Toohey
Casper Delivers Smallpox Warning in Casper District
Casper health authorities warn of smallpox risk amid two patients circulating in the business district. The patients from Omaha have been taken into custody and hundreds of residents may have been exposed. Officials urge all unvaccinated people in seven years to vaccinate immediately.
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Casper
Wyo
Gasner
Omaha
State Board Tours Penitentiary Interrogates Train Bandit
Members of the state board of charities and reforms visited the Rawlins penitentiary yesterday and questioned William W. Carlisle the Union Pacific train bandit for the first time since his escape and recapture.
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State Board of Charities and Reforms
Rawlins
William W. Carlisle
Union Pacific
Newberry Campaign Finance Figures Come to Grand Jury
Grand jury testimony reveals Newberry men and 4341 other 1918 campaigners waived immunity and spoke voluntarily. Witnesses include John M. Harris former probate judge Terry Corliss state auditor James R. Davis Lansing sergeant at arms. Harris said he received 800 dollars salary and 400 expenses. Corliss described 75 dollars weekly plus expenses. Davis oversaw a campaign tier with 300 dollars monthly pay.
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Martin Litltleton
Sessions
Hearngt
Littleton
Charles F. Dailey
Potts and Higby
John M. Harris
Boyne City
Terry C. Corliss
State Board of Auditors
James R. Davis
Lansing
State Senate
Harris
Grand Jury
Terry Corliss
Higg
Potts
King
James Davis
Newberry
Rawlins Enacts Occupational Tax on Businesses
Rawlins Wyoming February 6. The town council passed an ordinance to collect an occupational tax from all business establishments. The tax is estimated to raise about $10 000 annually to offset municipal revenue losses from saloon closures.
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Rawlins, Wyo
Rawlins Town
For Sale Local Used Piano in Good Condition
Reliable upright piano offered for sale by owner. Excellent tuning stability, sturdy cabinet, pedals work smoothly. Ideal for a student or beginner. Located in state capital area. willing to deliver within 20 miles for a small fee. Asking price negotiable.
Smith Family Foresees Million Members in Effort for Smith College
New York reports the Smith College Fund Committee launches a $4 million drive to enlist the 1 million Smiths in the nation to donate one dollar for the college’s future. The effort targets Smiths nationwide, citing state by state concentrations and noting notable Smiths in government and society.
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New York
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Smith
Noah
Mt. Ar
Cambridge
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Atlanta
Colle
Mrs Masaryk Aiding War Victims In Czecho-Slovakia
Mrs Thomas G Masaryk is described as the first lady of Czecho Slova kia wife of President Masaryk She has devoted her time to aiding thousands of war victims and pleading their cause in wartime Czecho Slovakia and beyond.
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Thomas G. Masaryk
Masaryk
Reput
Czecho- Slovakia
Inez Coal Mine Expansion Aims for 500 Tons Daily
Casper Wyoming February 6 The Inez coal mine near Douglas is slated for expansion with over 600 acres added to holdings. A new shaft will be sunk and production planned to reach at least 500 tons daily by September using electric power and full safety devices.
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Casper
Wyo
Inez
Douglas
East Coast Gale to Subside Soon
Weather bureau officials predicted relief for the eastern seaboard after several days of severe storm. A surcease was forecast for most of New York sometime tomorrow as the storm grip wanes.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Eastern Seaboard
New York
Brakeman Dies in Sheridan Mine Accident
SHERIDAN Wyo Feb 6 Maurice Zoutte 21 died instantly in the Dietz No 8 mine. The accident was unwitnessed and the cause is uncertain but presumed he was run over by a mine trip after being struck in front by the ore cars while serving as brakeman.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Mauriee Zoutte
Dietz No. 8
Daniels and Admiral Sims to Talk Again
Senate investigation into naval decorations will extend to reappear Rear Admiral Sims before the committee. Secretary Daniels may be allowed to respond to Sims. Chairman Hale said Sims would likely appear next Tuesday to answer Daniels charges as Daniels resumes testimony with a view to concluding the hearing.
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Washington
Senate
Sims
Daniels
Admiral Sims
Hale
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days By PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. You can get restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Liver Bowel Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a vegetable formula claimed to replace calomel. The ads promise pink skin clear eyes and buoyant mood by stimulating the liver and bowels with no dangerous after effects. Millions sold yearly for 10 and 25 cents. Take one or two nightly for results.
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Paget
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Carey Ave
Railroad Administration
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Charles S. Potts
State Leader
Smithio
T College
House of Representatives
America
G. K .Chesterton
Czecho-Slovakia
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