Parker Named Publicity Director for Baptist 75 Million Fund
T J Parker elected publicity director for the Baptist 75 Million Fund in Arkansas. He will oversee a nationwide campaign with a pro rata $3.2 million and plan allocations for education, missions, relief, orphanages, hospitals, and memorials. Parker’s background includes Little Rock church work and leadership in Lions Clubs, with duties spanning Arkansas and Missouri.
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Wide Rural Notes From Arkansas And Nearby Towns
A survey of Conway reports revival effects at Ridge church led by Mev F Simmons and Walter Day, Russellville cites population figures. Mountain Home notes fox predations on piglets near the Missouri line. Little Rock discusses labor moves to cut living costs and a proposed $500000 cooperative to remove middlemen. City updates include pardons and court terms, school reopens, and measures against cattle dipping vat vandalism. Additional items cover harvests, alfalfa advice, and regional fairs with timing in September through October.
Wilson Denies Senate Draft Treaty Access
President Wilson refused the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s request for tentative drafts of Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria treaties. He said negotiations were incomplete and releasing drafts would curb executive negotiating power.
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Stolen Famous Painting At Belle Aris Academy
A renowned painting was stolen from the Belle Aris Academy. A color photograph linked to the theft was seized as investigators pursue leads. The incident coincides with city leadership changes as Seattle’s new mayor and city council take office to oversee recovery efforts.
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Palmer Confirms Palmer as Attorney General in Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed A. Mitchell Palmer as Attorney General in a executive session that lasted about two and a half hours without a roll call vote. The confirmation marks Palmer’s ascent to the nation’s top legal office.
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Italian Credit Advances Rise Amid World War Support
Washington reports total credits to Italy now at 1.100,000,000 with 9.672.275,67 advances to the Allies. The document details substantial wartime loans and the growing financial aid extended to Italy and allied nations during the conflict.
Prohibition law to be enforced with national investigation
Special Deputies will conduct a national investigation into bootlegging and counterfeit Palmer Punch. Reports say enforcement will fall under the Bureau of Investigation and be carried out by a special deputy force of Internal Revenue Service agents in coordination with the Department of Justice efforts.
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Truce Talks in Wage and Working Condition Disputes
Washington ponders a possible truce in conflicts over wages and conditions as President Wilson considers government mediation. Railway workers demand large pay increases affecting about 512000 employees across freight, firemen, conductors, and related roles. Samuel Gompers and allies arrived to press labor’s case while steel and allied workers seek boosts.
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Archduke Joseph and Premier Resign Over Peace Conference Rejection
Budapest reports Archduke Joseph and Premier Friedrich resign after the peace conference refuses to recognize them. The cabinet steps down amid mounting political pressure and diplomatic isolation.
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Stores to Sell Surplus War Stock to Consumers
Washington announces stores will open Sept 25 to sell surplus war department commodities to the public. Stores will be at depot centers with mail order options, prices fixed to prevent discrimination between counter and mail buyers, and catalogs with store locations prepared for nationwide distribution.
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Ashbourne towed into Queenstown by Irish naval tugs
The United States steamer Ashbourne was towed to Queenstown for repairs by two Irish naval tugs. A Sinn Fein flag flew from the Ashbourne while admiralty ensigns and Stars and Stripes dotted the scene as the ship, en route from New York to Copenhagen, suffered engine trouble. Nearby Vesuvius eruption reports described lava flows searing near villages at the mountain’s base.
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Federal Trade Commission opens Texas oil stock probe
The federal trade commission started a sweeping inquiry into complaints about the fate of all stocks in Texas oil fields. FTc sent a team of investigators to the region to examine and report on the situation as part of a nationwide crackdown.
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Gardner Meets Palmer Urges Speed On Peace Pact
Missouri Governor Gardner and Assistant Attorney General John Te Gose met with Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer in Salt Lake City. They discussed coordinating state and federal efforts to curb high prices and profiteering, seeking specific instructions to aid the federal campaign and to extend state machinery to check price levels nationwide.
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Missouri
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President Wilson's Tour To Hiv e Peace Treaty Details
President Wilson plans a two day infantry tour outlining peace treaty terms at Versailles. He will address crowds in multiple cities including Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City and Topeka and continue through Omaha Sioux Falls Helena Portland Spokane Seattle Denver and other western hubs before returning home.
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Ship Schedule From Potl ite River to New Orleans Abroad
Washington official John Barton Payne announces a river schedule from Potite on the Mississippi River to take effect from New Orleans. Outgoing vessels are planned weekly to Liverpool Manchester Bordeaux London Rotterdam Gothenburg Copenhagen Barcelona Genoa Antwerp Tricity Mill. Federal officials comment on removal of James A Maurer and A Epstein from Pennsylvania pension posts. Supreme Council discusses Allied troops to Silesia if Germans open district before peace treaty.
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Government Credit Allocations for Italy and Allies
A government credit of five million dollars was established in favor of Italy, bringing that country's total to 1,502,675.45 and the Allies overall to 9,663,172,667. The notice records financial support figures for wartime allies.
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