Railroad Strike Agreement Looms as Peace Talks Favor Outsourcing Vote
Chicago officials report a possible settlement path as Ben B Hooper and B M Jewell outlined a nationwide shopmen strike vote. Ballots show strongest opposition to outside contracting while supports for wage cuts and rule restorations lag, signaling a pivotal shift toward negotiated peace.
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Chicago
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Hooper
Jewell
Labor Board
Nation secure in vets hands avers Harding
Marion Ohio veterans gather for reunion as President Harding tells thousands of World War I servicemen that the republic rests on the preservation of the constitution and law and order. He urges continued wartime dedication and service to the country amid a statewide turnout from former service members.
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Marion
Ohio
American Legion
American Republic
Harding
Bardefields
Treree
Vielding
United States
Siaing
Ptis
Eleven Injured as Train Wreck Hits Salt Lake Route
Eleven passengers were injured, two seriously, when five Pullman cars of the Salt Lake and Los Angeles train No. 8 left the track near Pehrson, sixty miles west of Salt Lake City. Officials say an obstruction on the track caused the wreck.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Pehrson
Senator France Bill Would Gift Scrapped Ships to Poland
A bill introduced by Senator France proposes the United States transfer six scrapped naval vessels to Poland as part of the arms conference treaty disposal. The measure aims to establish a Navy for Poland, with the president authorized to make the transfer.
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Washington
Republic
France
Maryland
Poland
Mail Service Disrupted by Railway Strike Warnings
Washington reports indicate interference with mail movement by striking railway workers. Post office inspectors will be dispatched to key points to prevent transmission delays and maintain mail flow.
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Washington
Railway Mail Service
Post Office
Caterpillars Devastate 50 Square Miles of Saskatchewan Forest
Caterpillars have stripped about 50 square miles of Kipling district forest near Regina Saskatchewan leaving the area with few green leaves and a stark, winterlike landscape, according to forestry officials.
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Regina
Sask
Kipling
S.y
Pukha Sahib Sent by Plane to San Sebastian Race Meet
News from Madrid reports Sir John Arnatt sent his race horse Pukha Sahib by airplane to the San Sebastian meet. The plane was chosen because the horse hates sea voyages and typically falls ill on sea trips.
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Madrid
Spain
John Arnatt
San Sebastian
Senate begins sweeping oil probe into industry finances
Washington reports a senate manufacturers' committee inquiry covers more than 350 oil firms. Questionnaires seek banking ties, debts, intercorporate relations, stock ownership, and price schedules from 1920 to 1922. Details include refining, producing, and marketing firms, with all major price spreads and ownership data requested.
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Washington
Senate Manufacturers’ Committee
Senate
Harding declares America will go on despite menaces
President Harding speaking to supporters in Marion Ohio asserts that constitutional laws must be enforced and majorities must protect minorities. He warns against threats, backs prohibition, and defends the eighteenth amendment as essential to preserving republic foundations. General Pershing echoes support for strong action against violence.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
America
General Pershing
Treasury reports $315 million federal surplus
The Treasury announced a surplus of $315 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, with a $1,014,000,000 reduction in public debt and a $175,000,000 debt decrease in June, final figures show a $314,000,000 surplus.
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Washington
Treasury
Los Angeles Chosen for 1924 Women’s Clubs Convention
The 1924 biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Los Angeles. The announcement states the meeting location and confirms the event dates.
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Los Angeles
Chautauqua
General Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Reo Motor declares 100 percent stock dividend
The Reo Motor company announces a complete stock dividend of 100 percent to its shareholders. This action increases the number of shares outstanding without a cash payout, reflecting the firm’s earnings strength and capital structure.
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Reo New York
Reo Motor Company
McCumber Defeat Attributed To Poor Support
Washington Senator McCumber of North Dakota blames his loss in the North Dakota primary on a bipartisan opposition and strong backing for his opponent by a nonpartisan organization. He says the combination against him led to his defeat and thanks supporters who stood with him.
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Washington
McCumber
North Tikota
Treammaniuation
North Dakota
Sde
Strike extension averted in railway maintenance dispute
Chicago reports that a threatened 400000 trackmen strike was postponed after a daylong conference. The United States railroad labor board and maintenance of way officials agreed to pursue road disputes with retroactive wage cuts and rule changes, with work continuing under the labor board orders.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United Maintenance of Way Dmployes
Maintenance of Way
Labor Board
Senator Attacks Progressive Damper Menace in Speech
New York report cites Senator Stanley of Kentucky denouncing the progressive movement as a threat to traditional government. He condemns government boards, urges concern over proposed laws regulating the press utilities securities mining coal minerals weaving racing entertainment and even birth to death.
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New York
Congress
Stanley
Kentucky
Republican Party
Fourth Arrest In Big Holdup In New York
The fourth arrest in the sensational lower Broadway mail truck holdup last year was made. The prisoner gave his name as John Serville. Securities valued at more than 1,000,000 dollars were stolen.
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New York
Lower Broadway
John Serville
German mark tumbles to record low against pound
The German mark hits a new low of 1932 marks per pound after volatile trading between 1778 and 1955 marks.
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New York
Dwan Denounces Rum Sales on Shipping Board Vessels
Former secretary of the Navy Josephus Dwan fels calls the sale of rum aboard United States Shipping Board ships scandalous during his Grand Forks speech.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Josephus Dwanfels
Pennsylvania Road Signs Wage Seale
The Pennsylvania railroad company announced readjustment agreements affecting 100 clerks and 7,000 members of the miscellaneous forces.
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Pennsylvania
Sheridan County Fair Premiums Set At 12000
Twelve thousand dollars will be awarded in premiums to cover the Sheridan county fair according to plans made at a meeting of the fair board. A number of new measures are to be introduced.
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Sheridan
Sheridan County
Accus
Fir Board
Final Ballot Splits Minority Over Wheat Tariff
In Washington the Senate passed a wheat tariff of 80 cents a bushel by an 88 to 12 vote. Democratic leaders warned the rate could cost $100 million to consumers if applied, while a minority split with Senators Jones and Kendrick voting with Republicans for a higher committee rate. progress continued with an immediate 75 cent per 100 pounds flour duty, up 25 cents from the House.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Dakotas
Minnesota
Jones
New Mexico
Kendrick
Wyoming
Tanlac Proclaimed Remedy After Forty Years Digestion Woes
R H Bowron of Los Angeles reports long term indigestion relief after using Tanlac. He describes years of weak appetite nervousness and poor health before Tanlac restored strength appetite and sleep. He endorses Tanlac as the solution and notes it is sold by druggists.
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Tanlac
R. H. Bowron
W. 17Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
Tanlaee
Graduation prank on rural phone network teaches etiquette
In Sullivan County the old line switchboard prompts one ring for all callers. A graduate misuses the shared line by thanking his girl and neighbors, only to find six households listening in as he speaks, prompting a chorus of muted clicks.
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Sullivan County
Indianapoli News
Central
EU Trans Operating Without Interruption
Chicago reports a practically 100 percent country wide shopmen strike, yet the nation’s rail system runs with no interruption. Railway executives say the strike will have little effect and settlement moves must come from the United States Labor Board. The sole force incident occurred at Beardstown Illinois where several hundred shopmen expelled four RCMA members from the walkout.
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Chicago
Shailway
United States Labor Board
Beardstown
Tll
For your daughter's sake use tied Cross Ball Blue in laundry
Ad reads a laundry moral urging use of Cross Ball Blue to give a dainty well groomed look that girls admire. The phrasing targets mothers and promises a refined appearance through a specific product.
Sunday blue law tightens in Vicksburg
In Vicksburg Mississippi the city clamps down on Sunday amusements after a mass meeting of 235 residents led to a petition to suppress Sunday baseball movies pool halls and newspapers.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Taft to Attend Lawyers Meet in San Francisco
Chief Justice Taft of the United States will be among about 2 000 lawyers from across the nation gathering in San Francisco in the first 12 days of August. They will attend the annual conventions of the American Bar Association the California Bar Association and the national conference of commissioners on uniform state laws.
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Taft
United States Supreme Court
United States
American Bar Association
California Bar Association
National Conference of Commissioners On
Sir Patrick Manson Led Discovery Of Malaria Cause
The Exchange notes a recent lecture by Sir Patrick Manson who identified malaria as caused by mosquitoes. The famed British physician died a few weeks earlier. The remarks urged openness to unseen findings and challenges to established beliefs to advance science.
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Sir Patrick Manson
Patrick
Triangle Stuff Deeper Than It Looks
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote notes a chorus girl driven to work as a nurse maid for a millionaire’s family after her home life collapsed. The remark frames the hardship as common and less shocking than broader breakups.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Associated Motor Industries forms national auto parts merger
In Dayton Ohio an eighty million dollar consolidation of automobile truck and auto parts manufacturers has been completed under the name Associated Motor Industries. The merger covers seven auto and truck plants plus makers of motors bodies gears ignition and related parts with offices to be established in Dayton.
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Dayton
Ohio
Associated Motor Industries
Treasury reports strong Washington with whisky figures
The Treasury notes whisky withdrawals fell about 7 million gallons in the last fiscal year. Prohibition agents reported nearly 1,500 court cases and federal courts imposed fines totaling about 2.15 million dollars.
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U. S. Treasury
Washington
Cuticura Trio Talcum Ad Warns for Toilet Requisites
Advertisement promotes Cuticura products Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete set for face skin baby and dusting powder needs. Claims the trio renders other perfumes unnecessary and highlights 25 cent pricing available widely.
Brainy quip about obfuscate and flappers
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes a student asking about a flapper dictionary. The dialogue jokes that obfuscate is used by scholars who dislike admitting a faculty member was intoxicated.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Three Wise Men Named Professors in Syracuse Orange Peel
Named. Prof. Who were the three wise men. Soph. Stop, Look and Listen. Syracuse Orange Peel.
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Syracuse
Plan Huge Plane to Circle World
The American Eagle, a 100 passenger hydro airplane, is designed by American experts to circumnavigate the globe.
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World
New York
Globe
Fire at Locust Point Grain Elevator Causes Massive Loss
Lightning ignites a Baltimore & Ohio grain elevator at Locust Point destroying more than 500000 bushels of grain and 60 carloads of export tobacco. The railroad company faces losses estimated between 3.2 million and 4 million dollars.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Locust Point
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