Wage cuts set for Armour Swift plants Nov 28
Armour & Co and Swift & Co announce wage reductions effective November 28 affecting 125000 workers across Chicago St Louis Denver and other plants. The plan covers unskilled semiskilled and skilled labor with specific cent per hour cuts and a 25 cent minimum for adult female workers. Plant councils met to approve the changes following a two day conference.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Packing House
Stiels
Swift & Company
Chicago Ware
Chicago Assembly
Armour & Company
Denver
Kansas City
Fort Worth
St. Joseph
Oma
St. Paul
St. Louis
Mast
Texas
Conta
Werges
Sunday holiday declared by four state Supreme Court Justices
New York four state Supreme Court Justices declare Sunday a considered holiday and a law of nature. The opinion says one day in seven should be a rest day whether or not for public worship, viewing it as a civil benefit to the state. Washington widow of former senator Mrs Mark Hiaina dies at home after about a week with heart disease. Survived by two daughters Medill McCormick and Mrs Harry Parsons and brother James Mord Rhodes historian.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Ann
Theoploion
Washington
Mark Hiaina
Hier
Hiainoa
Medill McCormick
Senator McCormick
Tlingls
Harry Parsons
Cleveland
James Mord Rhodes
Cyclones Kill Dozens Across Arkansas Evidence of Widespread Damage
Two severe cyclones hit Arkansas in scattered areas causing at least a dozen deaths and many injuries. A lumber camp near Mena was destroyed with eight occupants killed. Near Arkadelphia one person died and twenty four injured. The storm then moved toward Malvern with more fatalities and injuries.
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Little Thock
Ark
Stor
Mena
Arkadelphia
Malgory
Japs Ask Increase at Naval Conference
Washington reports unanimity among the five great powers in accepting the American plan for sweeping naval armament reductions. Britain, Japan, Italy, and France signaled support with reservations on details, while a five-nation technical committee to study the specifics was established. Britain hinted at further submarine tonnage cuts. Japan urged greater naval strength limits.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Italy
France
America
A. J. Balfour
Whilelh
Baron Kato
Schanzer
Briand
Kidnapped Bank Messenger Reported by Police
Chicago report details a bank messenger from the Great Northern Trust Company abducted by five automobile bandits near the post office. They took him to Lincoln Park and stole a sack of mail, with officials noting no valuable consignments were involved. A separate note cites J H Meharland proposing disarming city parks by removing ornamental cannons to enhance public spaces.
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Chicago
John Hebel
Great Northern Trial Company
Lincoln Park
Trust Company
American Clyie Association
J. H. Meharland
New F emanium Running Homes Detroit Voices Change in Home Life
National Methodist conference speakers urge church leadership in the home amid public life reforms. Rev J W Adama outlines plan for American home life changes. He claims new dominion draws on women and motherhood while critiquing loose marriage ideals linked to Russian dancers.
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Detroit
Miche
Methodist Hpiscopal Church
J. W. Adama
China Sets Principles for Far East at World Conference
The Washington conference delegates debate eastern questions with emphasis on China's aims. Beijing calls for territorial integrity independence and open doors while seeking removal of spheres of influence and consultation on any treaties. China outlines general principles to guide conference decisions toward just regional and global order.
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Washington
Ning
United States
China
Far East
Pacific
Miners Win House Vote For War Production Relief
The House passed by 177 to 187 a bill granting financial relief to owners and operators of wartime mining properties. With the war end reducing demand, many smaller, costly mines faced losses. the measure provides for the government to share those losses and compensate miners who filed claims.
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Washington
Pershing's kiss to War Mother at Foch banquet
General Pershing greeted Mrs Ame lia Emma McCudden British war mother at a banquet for Marshal Foch and kissed her, praising her visit to America for strengthening Anglo American friendship. He then kissed the English woman who sent three sons to the British army, none of whom returned.
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Philadelphia
Pershing
Amelia Emma McCudden
Marshal Foch
McCudden
America
England
Labor Ingista Germany Pay Ultimatum Demands 26 Percent Stock Confiscation
Berlin unions issue a virtual ultimatum to the government demanding reparations payments to the allies. They seek confiscation of 26 percent of private stock shares, socialization of mines, railway reorganization, imports reduced to essentials, heavy export taxation, and government control of private monopolies.
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Berlin
Foch Honored With Gold Sword at Georgetown
Marshal Foch received a gold sword from about forty American colleges and universities during a ceremony at Georgetown University on the Old North porch. He also earned the degree of doctor of canon and civil laws from Georgetown.
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Washington
Marshal Foch
Pan Alunos
Jewish College of
France
United States
Georgetown University
Georgetown
America Is Unselfish in Push for World Security
The article presents Vice President Calvin Coolidge addressing a Philadelphia forum on the Washington conference. He urges a shift from military alliances to universal understanding to reduce arms while maintaining sovereignty. He emphasizes America’s unselfish motives, aiming for peace, economic stability, and global cooperation under a framework of shared humanity.
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Volow News Bergen
Philwelplin
Agnerton
Washington
Calvin
Coolidge
Philadelpha Forum
Mr. Coolidge
America
Snl
Denies Immorality Charges Against Benton Harbor Colony
Grand Rapids reports the House of David silent to immorality charges by John and Mrs Hansel of Nashville who sue in U S District Court. The Hansels, expelled a year ago, seek return of property and compensation for services prior to expulsion.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John W. Hansel
Hansel
Nashville
Tenn
House of David
Benton Harbor
United States District Court
Communists in Europe Estimated at 2.8 Million
Riga reports the Moscow Pravda notes 51 communist parties with 2,800,000 members united in the communist internationale. Russia leads with 500,000 members, followed by Germany and Czecho Slovakia at 860,000 each, then France 140,000 Norway 97,000 and Italy 70,000.
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Riga
Moscow
Europe
Communist Internationale
Russia
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Norway
Italy
French Liner Maryland Sunk After Collision in New Orleans
The 8,005 ton French liner Maryland was rammed by Japanese steamer Fukuyonemaru at the First Street wharf and sank in thirty feet of water. Dock officials say a steering gear break on the Fukuyonemaru caused the accident.
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New Orleans
Maryland
First Street
Home Shortage Dominates AGC Meeting in St Louis
United States faces a housing shortage of about 1,200,000 homes. AGC members meeting in St Louis say the outlook for building activity remains positive despite the shortage, signaling ongoing construction momentum.
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St Louis
United States
The
Associated General Contractors of America
St. Louis
Bandit Goes Back To Prison In Arizona Escape Case
Bandit Roy Gardner, captured by Herman, faces return to prison after a mall clerk’s testimony. Gardner will not be tried for a car robbery attempt at the AT&SF station in Phoenix but was sent to Leavenworth to finish sentences hanging since his 1930 escape from McNeil Island. United States District Attorney Thomas Flynn confirmed.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Roy Gardner
Herman
Inderlied
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Leavenworth
Kansas
Finiah
McNeil's Island
Wash
Thomas Flynn
United States
France outlines Far East policy at Washington talks
French colonial minister Albert Sarrant says France aims to aid China and seeks a peaceful, open approach to Far Eastern questions. He lists six points including ceding Leased territories only with Britain and Japan, maintaining extraterritorial privileges until China secures foreigners, and noting Indo-China is not part of China. France emphasizes pacific handling and broad Pacific interests across colonies and territories.
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Washington
France
Albert Sarrant
Indo- China
China
Far East
Great Britain
Japan
Shantung
Port Arthur
Turkey
Annam
Praince
M. Surraut
Pacific
United States
Indo-China
New Caledonia
Tahiti
Marquesas
New Hebrides
Walklands
Tragic Farm Fire Kills Nunda Family of Eight
Oswald Wallen his wife and six children perished in a devastating blaze at their farm home seven miles northeast of town. Authorities say the family was found burned beyond recognition, with neighbors reporting a rapid fire that destroyed the dwelling before help could reach them.
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Nunda
Oswald Wallen
Here
Ticket Purchasers Broke Law in Wichita Bout Sealed
Judge W P Campbell ruled on a suit over $00 paid for seat reservations for the Mike Gibbons versus Mike O'Dowd fifteen round bout. Kansas state officers had prevented the event as a prizefight. The Wichita Athletic Association announced seat money would be...
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Wichita, Kao
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Kansas State
Prisefight
W. P. Campbell
Wichita Athletic Association
Wyoming Brief News Notes Sightings and Deals
Farmers Elevator buys Burns elevator and flour house from Wyo ming MUL and Elevator. Wyoming University campus progress slowed by brick shortages for Hoyt hall. Sheridan YWCA to operate annex cafeteria after December 1 with Elvira Hass as director. A Lake Shoshone timber land dream from Iowa writer. Midwest and Standard Oil may expand refineries at Laramie for Rock Creek field output. Cheyenne borrows Frontier park for a 3000-seat steel grandstand. Frontier Days run by Chamber of Commerce. Burns detectives arrest M L Brennan in Los Angeles for forged checks. Brennan to be extradited. Basin Basin-Burlington road project started. cost about 500 per mile. finish by mid-winter. Albany county sells 25000 road bonds. Laramie sells 108000 water bonds. Joe Morgan and W Hulstrom bound over for manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor. Marbleton bank robbed of under 500. authorities probing. State Board of Charities to turn Sheridan and Casper hospitals to counties January 1. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hadelif Clarke of Laramie. Clarke served in WWI. Col Chas Mihm leases Washakie Hotel at Thermopolis. $25000 improvements planned while keeping hotel open.
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Union News Service
Farmers Elevator and Milling Company
Wyoming Mul and Elevator Company of
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Burns
Wyoming University
Hoyt Hall
Young Women's Christian Association of Sheridan
Western Hotel
Elvira Hass
New York City
Enterprise
Mart T. Christensen
United States Land Office
Iowa
Shoshone River
Park County
University of Wyoming
Midwest Refining Company
Standard Oil Company
Midwest
Standard
Laramie
Rock Creek
Chamber of Commerce
Frontier Park
M. L. Brennan
Los Angeles
Denver
California City
Salt Lake City
Stock Growers National Bank of
Brennan
New Basin-Burlington
State Highway Department
Basin and
Greybull
Albany County
Albany
Joe Morgan
William Hulstrom
District Court of Basin
Iiven
Still
Boone
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Holiday Saga Court
Mrs. Markt Hanna
Charles W. Pugsley
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Elmer D. Ball
Balfour
Roosevelt
Weatero Newspaper Union News Service
New Feminiam” Running Homes
Western Newspaper Union News Service
War Mother
Ingista
Foch
Bandit
M. Leullier
Paris
Sarrant
Wyoming
Marbleton State Bank
Marbleteon
Lincoln County
Roach
Charities and Reform
Sheridan
Casper
Wyo
Boards of County Commissioners
Hadelif? Clarke
Lavaumie
Clarke
Larate
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Missouly
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Hot Springs
Thermopolis
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