Call for drastic wartime control of coal and transport
The Federal Trade Commission urged immediate government takeover of coal and coke production and distribution with price controls and a national pooling plan. It warns of severe winter shortages and crippled transportation if controls are not enacted, with government direction of rail and road shipping and a broad wartime energy plan.
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Federal Trade Commission
Revolutionary Plan
United Press
Washington
Federal Trade Comminstan
Nany
Tom
WAGGA
Thy
Medera Trade Commission
Couney
Population of City Under Scrutiny Over Reported Figures
A city is debating its true population after a recent census report. Officials note discrepancies with figures around 7,000 residents per age group and 10,000 to 12,000 including children. Official review aims to correct counts and address child inclusion in the forthcoming communal report.
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Board of
Con
Gurry
Alston
Crown
Eighteenth Regiment Officers Arrive for Enlistment Drive
Lieutenant Lyle Van Wick arrives with Captain Dunlap and Worty at the Board of Commerce. Officers announce a recruiting push to fill hundreds of men and deploy units to Pittsburg for training and shipping to the front.
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Lyle van Wick
Dunlap
Borgount Worty
Fittaburgh
Liew Tanant van Vieck
Tewlijent
Enietmenta
Ottjoara Peel
Company A Boys Seek Restored Outfits for Service
The Wiles of the city report Company A members pressing for repaired and complete uniforms. Lt Jaurdet notes prior shortages while on the Mexican border and expects fresh supplies soon to aid resilience and morale.
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Jaurdet
Offlcei
Ling
Autos for Red Cross Work in Corry Chapter
The Corry Red Cross Chapter seeks autos and transport support for upcoming meetings at Mt Concord and Hudson school house Hayond Columbus. Chairman notes reliance on funds and calls for action beyond membership enrollments to sustain extension work and supplies. Florance Bilven visits from Kano to spend summer with grandmother Mrs. Mary Bilven.
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Corry
Moray
Oorty
Misa Florance Bilven
Kano
City
Mary. Bilven
Wi Chirih Atrho
Postmaster Guilty of Embezzlement Story Disclosed
Investigation reveals a wartime embezzlement linked to a New York postmaster with a suspect net of 800 missing girls reported annually in the city. The probe details cellar findings, Cocchi connections, and police inquiries amid a sensational crime sequence tied to a nationwide graft case.
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New York
Plea and sentence in political debts case
A defendant pled guilty to embezzling funds to pay political debts and received a sentence involving service time. The court ordered the terms of confinement and noted the defendant must perform community service as part of the judgment.
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United Pron
Tabinrg
Martin
Toring Portmayter
Ana Hut
Wilcox Franks Wedding At Emmanuel Parish
The Wilcox Franks wedding united the couple in a ceremony at Emmanuel with Rev Herbert Che officiating. Attendants included Mr Ped Shaye and Miss Luglio Brown. After the ceremony the couple departed for Cleveland then planning their apartments and society duties. Mrs Wilcox is noted for her ties to the city market family.
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Dekoy Wueos
Mra
Wilcox
Tiny Fun
Frank
Ors
Herbert Che
Etn
Ped Shaye
Luglio Brown
Cleveland
Sui Hao
Othr
Rotary Wytha
Wraet
Ilk Falter
GM Wien
Strw
YA Prask
Mortskent
Comerati
Maby Esinia
Girl Thrown From Auto Near Erie
Unclear report details a young woman found unconscious south of Erie after a possible throwing from a car. Sheriff and deputies investigated identity, noting a prior alcohol or drug influence and uncertain foul play. The woman later revived and identified as Mrs Charley from Saegertown, with investigations continuing.
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Enteed
Brie
Shariff Hathagh
le Dton
Disteler
Sha
Charley Ehonor
Firat Sh
Mondyilla
Saagertown
Hiram Rox
Saegertown
Mr Helge
Joan
Judges Open First Garden Contest At National Fair
The Jade and Maara G. Kuldity lead the judging panel for the gardens contest at the National Hank fair. One hundred and thirty one wardens entered with plans for displays in the heaviest bread and potato rows, as jurors prepare to select finalists.
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Ciiwen
Maara G. Kuldity
Tokwom
Rayanyal
W W. Hasurvuy
Julien
Pythian Memorial Exercises Highlight Colorful Ceremony
The Pythian Siatera Memorial ceremony Sunday featured elaborate color schemes and decorated rooms prepared for the events. Mrs Mayme Mitchell sang with Mrs Trikott reading while Mrs Bowlen and Mrs Grapeer delivered readings. The procession included the Sisters visiting graves as part of the observance.
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Siatera
Mias Mym Grapeer
Mra
Maymé Mitchell
Bowlen
Mime Trikott
Lwin
Doeunshd Plitera
Crowds Tear Suffrage Banners at Washington Protest
A June 20 Washington protest saw about 300 men and women tear down suffrage banners near the White House. Inscriptions complained U S entry into WWI for democracy while denying 20 million women the right to vote. Police released jailed banner bearers as the crowd surged. Miss Lucy Buoni of New York and Mrs Lewrénge Lewis of Philadelphia led the banner hold and were struck during the assault.
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Bby United Prean
Washington
White Mouse 40
Wilson
Clarks
Dannerton
Haroy Root
Atlanta
United States
Ubal
Buhners
White House
Fdr
Une
Lucy Buoni
New York
Lewrénge Lewis
Philadelphia
Agieprom
Smith Cullen Wedding at Noon Today
Smith Cullen nuptials held at noon in a local church with Highton Muyeanen Cuties of Hangety and Vigh Smith of Matdvilte. Family members Mr and Mrs Auilen attended, ceremony followed by reception at the bride’s parents’ home on Onkord Street. The couple plans a wedding trip to Akron and Cleveland before establishing a home in Ardvale. Notables from out of town included Nelson Smith and the Dentet siblings of Wria.
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Dr. Juniston
Tatada
Lik Rity Hk
Friends Lyre
Horn
Moedow
Shupard
Lhotkie
Bupelil
Mandvilla
Nha
Chambar
Hijon
Vigh Smith
Lercury
Altradi
Mra Dim
Rolalivan
Mireawttye Ray Wine
Tata
Ant Hilton
Onkord Street
Akron
Cleveland
Germans Arrested in New Orleans Riot Amid Looting
Police seized German suspects in New Orleans during postwar unrest as officers detained apparent looters and a man named Tumiy among those held. Authorities reported weapons recovered and ongoing inquiries into a violent incident tied to local charity activities.
Hill shuts out Little Rock team in baseball feature
A fragmentary sports note highlights Hill’s shutout of Little Rock in a standout pitching performance for Birmingham. The text dwells on Hill’s yesterday work and local attention as the South region team and city papers credit him for a pivotal win and rising fame.
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Man Hill
Lawn Social at St Thomas Tonight Draws Large Crowd
The Jadiea of St Thoman Church hosts a lawn social this evening at the church grounds. Decorations feature Japanese lanterns and banners as a Band entertains attendees.
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St. Thoman Church
Lange
WI Drewent
Commaren
Fist & Fine Gonéort
Wil
Ndm
Bern
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