Shopmen reject executive plan with secret strike vote
The 400000 railroad shopmen halt plan to strike over wage policy as the AFL railway employes department rejects the president and Hines proposal for wage equality. A secret ballot will decide whether to accept a 25 percent wage increase or strike for higher pay, with unions to bear responsibility only after the vote.
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Department of the American Federation of Labor
Mie
Miilreed
Hines
Rail- Fond Shopuenue
Government Plan to Lower Living Costs Through Stores
Washington reports a radical proposal to create government stores that buy food clothing and other necessities in bulk and resell at cost. The initial step involves fourteen or more stores selling surplus army clothing blankets and other items at cost with parcel post delivery.
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Washington
War Department
Chinese Ranchers Found Fatally Harmed at Nogales Ranch
Bodies of two Chinese lessees were discovered in a cabin on the Los Albe ranch thirty miles south of the border. One victim showed knife wounds and the other had an ax injuries. Police investigate the motive and suspects.
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Nogales
Arie
Los Albe
Gine
Shah to Visit United States After Paris Trip
The Shah of Persia plans to visit the United States after a stay in Paris, according to a statement by the Persian foreign tateinter.
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Shah
U. S
Constantinople
United States
Paris
Takteinter
Health officials wary of influenza outbreak
Health Officer William H. Peters and Dr. Reyal discuss a possible influenza epidemic as scouts report a return visit. In New York, health commissioner Belgians approves a peace treaty with Germany as Krusseta notes the Belgian senate unanimously ratified it on August 26.
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William H. Peters
Reyal
Capeland
New York
Krusseta
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Wilson Postpones Wage Settlement Policy Across Railroads
President Wilson and Director General Hines announced a general policy delaying wage settlements until costs of living normalize, urging restraint and cooperation to reduce living costs first. The move affects railroad workers including shopmen seeking 25 percent raises and aligns with adjusting eight hour pay to ten, to match Adamson-era rules.
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Washington
Moniay
Wilson
Comnion
Hines
Robert 8. Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Howard Elliott
Wpurife
Congres
Sierman UN
Tallruads
Batlett
Interstate
En Tierce Commission
Pan American group begins abolishing passports plan
The Pan American Consular association of Chicago started Friday a drive to abolish British passport regulations for travel to South and Central American republics.
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Chicago
Pan-American Consular Association of Chicago
Rumors of End to Wartime Dry Ban Surface
Rumors in Washington swirl that the president plans to lift the wartime prohibition that took effect July 1. Citizens and officials await formal announcement as October approaches.
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Washington
General Staff college name changes after McAndrew return
Maj. Gen. James W. McAndrew, former chief of staff of the AEF, has returned to Washington to serve as president of the Army War College. The institution will henceforth be named the General Staff college and will operate separately from the war plans division.
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James W. McAndrew
The
Washington
Army War College
General Staff College
War Plans Division
Six Day Campaign Ends With Leader Killed In Mexico Raid
Three hundred American troops who invaded Mexico to capture bandits holding hostages Lt Peterson and Davis return to Marfa Texas after crossing the Rio Grande. Bandit leader Jesus Rentaria is reported killed. six prisoners and four Mexicans dead are noted in the expedition's aftermath.
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Marfa
Texas
Mexico
Peterson
Davis
Rio Grande
Canndelaria
Ruldoon
Mexico to Take Notice of Plans to Protect Americana
Mexico City officials study key points of taste between Mexican and American governments to reach satisfactory arrangements without sacrificing Mexican sovereignty. Topics include petroleum legislation indemnification frontier safeguarding and guarantor for foreign interests in Mexico, per Treasury Secretary Tate Catrioa.
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Mexico City
United States
Tate Catriora
the Treasury
Montver
Mexico
Special Session Called on High Cost of Living Utah
Salt Lake City reports lawmakers convene Monday September 20 at noon in a special session to address the high cost of living and to consider the Susan B Anthony amendment 10 and other related issues. Gov Simos Ramberger issued the proclamation August 25. The session likely short unless debate expands. Bolshevik fleet disabled in gulf of Finland reports from Stockholm say Kronstadt defenses destroyed after bombardment by British ships.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Minday
Noom
Simos Ramberger
Susan B. Anthony
United States
Stockholm
Gulf of Finland
Petrograd
Kronstad
Shortage of coal again imminent in nation
Washington faces a looming coal crisis as a congressional hearing cites car and labor shortages hindering production. Operators discuss nationalization plans, while officials deny a coal price fixing conspiracy, noting widespread, easily opened mines and fierce price competition.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Ratironda
Frelinghuysen
Kultronis Hines
Harry N.taylor
National Coal Anor Ciation
Congress
J.D. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
Senate Coal Investigating
Murcow
Senator Hitchowk Predicts Early Ratification
Senator Hitchowk of Nebraska predicted the eMoon peace treaty would be advanced in September and face rejection of amendments. He spoke after a briefing with President Wilaat, warning the Senate committee on Foretem Felutinns about possible renegotiation needs.
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Senate
Elve
Hitchowk
Neteraska
Wilaat
American Jewelers Association meeting notes higher war wages
Delegates at the annual American Jewelry Association session report wage gains during the war have boosted profits and made the jewelry business more prosperous than before.
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Businese
Berislav Captured in Kherson Region by South Russian Forces
Denibing, leader of the olsherik forces in south Russia, has seized the town of Berislav on the Dnieper in Kherson government. The report comes via Girpatch from Taganrog in the Don Cossack area beside the Sea of Anor.
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Annere
Denibing
Emmander
Olsherik
Russia
Berislav
Dnieper
Kherson
Girpatch
Taganrog
Don Cossack
Sea of Anor
Americans Ordered Overseas to Support Peace Plebiscite
The Fifth Infantry at Camp Taylor Kentucky and the Witteth at Camp Dix New Jersey were ordered to prepare for overseas deployment to aid in the peace treaty plebiscite under the terms of the allied agreement.
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Washington
Fifth Infantry
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Witteth
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Eliesin
Tampico Robbers Executed by Mexican Authorities
Seven Mexican bandits who robbed sailors from the U S cruiser Cheyenne off Tampico last month have been apprehended and put to death by the Carranza authorities according to an official report.
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Tampico
Galveston
Texaa
United States
Cheyenne
Carrasza
First Direct Action on Peace Treaty Alters Shantung Provision
Washington The Senate Foreign Relations Committee revises the Shantung clause of the peace treaty by striking Japan and inserting China. The vote largely follows party lines with one Republican crossing to join Democrats, signaling possible further Senate delays and a potential deadlock among allied powers.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations
China
Japan
Germany
McCumber
North Dakota
Sivertweg
Senate
Praident Wilson
France
Great Briteain
Mary
Shantung
Pomerene
Obie
Foreign Relnthins Ormulaitor
Johnson
California
Republicns
German plot to invade the United States disclosed in Mexico
A New York report says a German plan to invade the United States from Mexico during the war was revealed by the National Association for the Protection of American Rights in Mexico. Dr FT Altendorf, ex US military intelligence, described his experience as an American covert service agent in the country.
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Mexico
New York
United States
Holt
Nal Association For the Protection of
FT. Altendorf
United States Military Intelligence
de Pertinent
Ask Probe of Mountain Rates
Washington report on an interstate commerce inquiry into commodity rates across Montana Washington Idaho Utah Nevada New Mexico and Arizona. Regulators investigate alleged unjust and unreasonable pricing compared with specific comparables amid proposed August 23 actions.
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Washington
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
New Mexica
Arizona
Utahn Opposes Kenyon Bill On Packing Industry Reform
Five major packers and a key supplier testified before the Pete Nte agriculture committee opposing the Kenyon bill. They argued the proposed packing industry regulation was unnecessary and dangerous to supply lines for products they sell.
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Petente Agriculture Committee
Americans Thank French Troops Farewell Letter
Officers and soldiers of the First Division of the American expeditionary force send an open farewell letter to French troops. The message praises their courage and friendship as they near homeward departure.
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Varig
Park Closed to Tourists in Glacier National Park
The Two Medicine area in Glacier National Park is closed to tourists due to nearby forest fires. Fire threatens several glaciers and diminishes the park's scenery and safety for visitors.
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Helena
Medicine Lake
Reton
Glacier National Park
Texas Wildcatters in Washington Face Fifty Complaints
Federal trade officials have begun an inquiry into about fifty complaints alleging unfair practices by Texas oil field wildcatters. The probe centers on alleged ante and stock actions within Texas oil fields and their impact on markets.
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Texas
Washington
Federal Trade Omnis
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