United Press survey shows New York city highest retail prices
A United Press survey ranks American cities by living costs with New York leading as the most expensive, New Haven and Chicago close behind. The study analyzes prices across groceries and common goods, noting varied regional patterns and a broad gap between cities in the same state.
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New Strike For Miners Stirs Indiana and Nation
Reports from Terre Haute indicate six hundred teen coal miners quit at Brazil mines over wage offers. In Cleveland a wage scale conference failed to reach an agreement, prompting a potential nationwide strike and a push for a board of inquiry. Portage and Crevecoeur reports note refusals of wage demands and shifts in miner committees as the dispute widens.
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Dentist Returns from Kansas Oil Field Visit
Culver arrived home after a two week stay in the oil fields of Kansas. He reports the sites witnessed are certainly wonderful and notes he did not drill any wells but remains greatly interested in the opportunities there.
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Mexican revolt ends in Baja California surrender
Mexico City reports Governor Estaban Cantu surrendered to Gen. Luis Salazar, the federal appointee, signaling an amicable settlement to the disturbance in Lower California as the new government consolidates control.
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Millions Not Housed in Proper Manner in New York
In New York on August 19, Edgar P. Doyle of the Meherbew corporation warned of widespread inadequate housing affecting about a million people in the United States. He urged Congress to exempt building funds from taxation to relieve conditions, noting Chicago police chief Garrity reported 4 804 vacant flats, three fourths of which were undesirable.
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Cox Attacks Senate Leaders In Indiana Speech
South Bend Ind August 19 The Republican oligarchy of the senate is directly responsible for unsettled conditions through the country Governor James F Cox says Democratic presidential candidate will deliver first Indiana stump speech. He pledges peace treaty ratification and prompt entry into the league of nations after March 4 1921. He accuses progressive Democrats of policy clarity while Republican leaders are passive and hypocritical.
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Last Thursday closing day noted for merchants
The passage notes that merchants along the street will close next Thursday for the summer, with some expressing beliefs about the date. All stores closed at noon today. Some merchants will visit the golf links as the main attraction, while others roam the country or have left for a lake area.
Yanks Win More Honor In Olympic Day Events
American athletes lead the medal tally in Antwerp as track and field results emerge. Ray of Chicago falters in the 1509 meter, track conditions turn muddy. Americans win heats in the 200 meter trials and advance in the 4 meter relay. Other reports note American runners dominant in early trials and quarterfinals with multiple podium prospects.
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DeKalb Plans Labor Day Celebration With Parade Queen
The DeKalb County advisory board of the Salvation Army reports a statewide network expanding with 1500 volunteers. A Labor Day program in DeKalb includes an automobile parade, queen selection by public ballots, balloon ascent, baseball games, races, and vaudeville at Annie's Woods, aiming to rival other regional celebrations.
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All Branches of Service to Get the Medals
Officials at the local American Legion post say navy men are entitled to Victory medals and both Marine and Navy officers will file applications. The Navy and Marine Corps have not announced medal distribution plans, so ex-service members may wait some time to receive theirs.
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Sterling Speed Cop Out for Nuisances
The Sterling Ga article notes over 30 motorists fined for speeding after a night’s work. New paving finished on a smooth stretch led to faster driving, but the arrival of the speed trap is expected to curb reckless openings of vehicles on the route.
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Local men set as flagmen for Elgin road races
At Elgin racetrack this Saturday a group of local motorcycle riders will serve as flagmen. Organized by B. P. Peck the youths will not only witness the races but also receive payment for their work. Names include Elmer Scott Charles Bannister George Bannister Albert Lendki Harry Reynolds Leo Burke Ben Peck and Vincent Cuicei.
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Socialists Plan Presidential Campaign Meeting in Pittsburgh
The national executive committee of the Socialist party will convene in Pittsburgh on Saturday to map out presidential campaign plans. The notice came from National Socialist headquarters in Chicago. Houdini the handtalking illusionist is performing tonight at the Princes Spiny House, reportedly for the last time.
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Relations established between two nations
Paris reports the French government has succeeded in re establishing relations between Hungary and Roumania. The development was learned today in the French capital.
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Johnson to Campaign for Harding in Oct Tour
Senator Hiram Johnson will begin an east and midwest tour in early October to support the Harding ticket, announced from western Republican headquarters in San Francisco. A notice orders Company M enlisted men to report with state property for a federal audit within the next days, to be kept in company quarters.
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Robbers' Passing of Carl Fraeh Tightens Rockford Case
The net tightens on the Rockford robbery gang after Carl Fraeh is killed during a failed store hold up. One suspect is under surveillance and officials expect to locate a second. Attorney Frank W. Joslyn contends Fraeh was not sane after a prior head injury.
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More Planes Duck Through Skies Daily Near City
The article notes Afroplanes now fly over the city at two to six times daily, far up and fast, drawing little notice from residents who once rushed out to hear the exhaust roar, with a morning flight of four heading west at great speed.
New Delay for Hart and Page May Stop Work
Contractors working west of De Kalb face slowdown as a steam shovel at Rockford quarry breaks down delaying gravel supply. Cement laying halted yesterday while workers fill culverts with available gravel.
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The Tatilers at Star Theatre Ends Run Tonight
The Star theatre closes its run of The Tatilers a William Fox photodrama starring Madlaine Traverse. The show explores divorce and power of a woman's wrath with dramatic effect. Also featured is Snub Pollard in Why Go Home. Performances at 7:30 and 9:00. adults 22 cents, children 11 cents.
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Poles Push Reds Back In Frontline Pushes
From Warsaw and Paris dispatches the Poles report renewed pressure against the Bolsheviks on multiple fronts with recaptured towns and large prisoner quantities. French notes reflect a mixed stance on Russia and Wrangel, while Allied diplomacy focuses on shaping a Western response to the Polish counteroffensive. An employment line notes openings at Kohler Die and Specialty Co for machine operators and polisher positions.
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