Labor Department Reports Uplift in Employment Across Nation
The Labor Department states that despite coal and rail strikes, overall employment shows strength. Chemical industries lead gains with Denver Chicago Boston Los Angeles and Atlanta posting increases while New York Pittsburgh San Francisco and Detroit show slight declines. Building activity rises and California reports strong demand for agricultural and lumber workers amid varied regional conditions.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Department
New England
Denver
Chicago
Boston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
New York
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Detroit
California
Seattle
Alaska
Pilot Faints as Plane Plunges at Evanston Air Carnival
Price Hollingworth, a former army flying expert, and 19 year old Ben Buscher were buried under a wrecked biplane after a tail spin near Burmeister field. Both were taken to St Francis hospital unconscious with severe injuries. Surgeons fear Hollingworth has a fractured skull and internal injuries while Buscher may have a broken back. Sky comrades say Hollingworth fainted after the spin and loss of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
Burmeister Field
Price Holingworth
Ben Buscher
Niles Center
St. Francis’ Hospital
Buscher
Hollingworth
Sky
Clemenceau to Visit U S to Discuss Postwar Rights
Paris reports former French premier Clemenceau will sail in four weeks for the United States. He will explain the rights and duties of nations that jointly won the war and seek to restore France’s prestige. The trip signals his return to French politics, per reliable authority.
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Paris
Clemenceau
United States
France
M. Clemenceau
Hearts Entombed in Jerusalem and Britain
A condensed note on relics of monarchs: Charlemagne’s heart rests in the Aix-la-Chapelle cathedral, the Marquis of Bute’s heart traveled from Scotland to Jerusalem for burial, and Robert Bruce’s heart survived various trials while his body lay in Dunfermline.
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Jerusalem
Charlemagne
Aix-la-Chapelle
Marquis of
Bute
Scotland
Mount of Olives
Robert Bruce
Black Douglas
Dunfermline
Senate Passes Coal Price Bill Amid Debate and Quorum Note
The U S Senate approved administration legislation enabling the Interstate Commerce Commission to set shipping priorities to curb coal profiteering by a 40 to 7 vote. An amendment by Dial was adopted clarifying prior contract terms, while Reed’s price publication proposal failed without a record vote.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Dial
South Carolina
Reed
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Arkansas
Sutherland
West Virginia
Herst
Kentucky
Shields
Tennessee
Borah, Watson
Georgia
Smith
Delay in Kennedy mine rescue stretches five days
In Jackson California on September 7 rescue teams working to reach 47 entombed Argonaut miners report progress then drift is blocked again after breaching 60 feet of green stone. Officials fear the 856 foot drift remains closed across its length requiring groveling and possible retimbering delaying delivery by at least five days.
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Jackson
Cal
Kennedy
Girl to Ties With Boyfriend Found Near Glasgow
Carolyn Shuster aged eighteen and William Morris twenty were found by relatives and volunteers at Goodnight eight miles north of Glasgow after missing since Wednesday night. The pair planned to elope to Tennessee before being located. Carolyn was returned to her mother Mrs Pearl Trigg Shuster.
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Glasgow
Tennessee
Carolyn Shuster
W. Morgan Shuster
Century Publishing Company
New York
Willliam Morris
Goodnight
Here
Miss Shuster
Pearl Trigg Shuster
Mrs. Shuster
Landslide Victory for La Follette in Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee reports Senator Robert M. La Follette renominated by Republicans with a margin over 150,000. Governor Blaine’s showing around 100,000. The La Follette slate including the entire state ticket swept to victory in the primary landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
John J. Blaine
la Follette
Greek army encircled as Turks push toward Smyrna
Royal Greek forces operating from Anatolia have reportedly been surrounded and captured by Turkish troops. King Constantine’s whereabouts remain uncertain amid cabinet resignations rumors. Near Smyrna, Turkish nationalists close in within 40 miles as Greeks evacuate key districts. Greek losses cited at about 50 000 with 15 000 prisoners. United States says it will not intervene or comment on Greek political leadership changes.
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London
Sept. S
Constantinople
Greece
Constantine
Athens
Venizelos
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Bahamidh Ez-Ine
Aivadjik
Bigha
Dardanelles
Straits
Mount Ida
Panderma
Sea of Marmoth
Aegean Sea
Marmara
Aegean
Paris
Angora
Salihli
Balikeshi
Sandirdhi
U. S
Washington
United States
State Department
Prices Drop in 25 Cities Reported by Labor Bureau
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures showing retail food prices rose in 25 representative cities from July 1 to August 15. Decreases ranged from 5 percent in Milwaukee and Springfield to under 0.5 percent in Little Rock, with multiple cities posting 1 to 4 percent declines and others showing smaller changes.
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Washington
Sept
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Milwaukee
Springfield
Indianapolis
Peoria
St. Louis
St. Paul
Chicago
Kansas City
Manchester
Omaha
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Bridgeport
Buffalo
Detroit
New Haven
New York
Providence
Rochester
Dallas
Los Angeles
Portland
Richmond
Little Rock
Archbishop Benjamin Executed in Petrograd Firing Squad
Report from Moscow says Archbishop Benjamin Metropolitan of Petrograd and other church figures condemned for meddling in seizing church treasures were executed by firing squad in Petrograd on August 10. A second report claims M. Kimofieff, a social revolutionary leader tried in Moscow, hanged himself in prison. The Bolsheviks allegedly begin widespread student purges in Russia.
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Riga
Moscow
Benjamin
Petrograd
M. Kimofieff
Social
Newest Braided Bells Debut in Soft Fabric Fashions
Braided bells of suede soutache and other soft fabrics gain vogue. Coats feature elaborate girdles of heavy braided cord with metal slides and tassel ends. Large mottled buttons and narrow panel tucks with cross stitchery decorate the garments.
Autumn coats feature wide sleeves and fur trim details
Autumn stylistic notes describe cloak like wide sleeves with fur at cuffs or a panel down the sleeve edge. Advance coat models show these design elements in seasonal fashion.
Mrs Emily Blair Active in Democratic Ballot Battle
Mrs. Emily Newell Blair, a leader in the Democratic national committee, is in the political field striving to win the battle of ballots.
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Emily Newell Blair
Democratic National Committee
Rail Shopmen's Strike Near Settlement In 1922 Talks
Chicago reports a tentative peace agreement between striking shop crafts and railroads. The deal reportedly offers a seven cent hourly wage increase over the railroad board scale, resolves seniority disputes, and aims to reinstate many former workers. The talks occurred near Washington with participation by Jewell and other leaders, while some railroads abstained.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Board
Washington
Jewell
Harding
Labor Board
Bandits Kill Boy Hiker Near Michigan Highway
Two armed bandits killed Ferdinand Ridgebird, nineteen, on a Michigan City highway while stealing more than 300 dollars. His brother John rode to New Buffalo to fetch help after the attack on their camping trip. The brothers were returning from Wisconsin when ambushed in their tent near the highway.
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Michigan City
Ind
Ferdinand Ridgebird
Michigan Highway
John Ridgebird
New Buffalo
Wisconsin
Michigan
Writs of Habeas Corpus Fail in Wreckers Case
Gary Indiana September 8 Judge Greenwald sustains Kinder motion to quash amendments to petition by Paul Glaser attorney for alleged wreckers of the Michigan Central train. Glaser given 90 days to file a bill of exceptions in the Supreme court.
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Gary
Ind
Paul Glaser
Michigan Central
Charles K. Greenwald
Superior Court
Dwight M. Kinder
Glaser
Supreme Court
Russian Seizure of Two British Ships at Batum
Russian port authorities seize two British vessels the Hedwig e and the Lady Elinor at Batum Transcaucasia. When the British flag is lowered a Soviet band plays God Save the King then the red flag is raised to the Internationale. Constantinople reports Britain may send destroyers to Batum to reclaim the ships.
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Batum
Transcaucasia
Sept
Hedwige
Elinor
Constantinople
Children’s Oxfords and Small Shoes Follow Fashion Fines
Footwear for youngsters mirrors adult trends with mature styling and subtle decorative stitching. The article notes sturdy construction, practical wear, and a fashionable look for early foot fashion.
King Constantine Flees Greek Throne Amid Asia Minor Chaos
Dispatches report King Constantine and Queen Sophie have abdicated and fled Athens as three Greek divisions were annihilated near Out Chak. Turks occupy Kassabu west of Smyrna. British forces confront rebel Turks and Kurds in Mesopotamia. U S Marines land at Smyrna to safeguard lives and interests.
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London
Greece
Constantine
Sophie
Athens
Asia Minor
Venizelos
Adana
Kassabu
Smyrna
Mesopotamia
Evening News
Paris
Great Britain
France
Irsk
Feisul
United States
M. Storghiades
Foreign Office
Lemnos
Belgium
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
Miss America Crowned At Atlantic City Pageant
Mary Kath erine Campbell of Columbus Ohio won the Miss America title in the third annual Atlantic City pageant finals. She received the golden mermaid worth 5000 dollars from Miss Margaret Gorman of Washington DC, the previous year's winner. Campbell was praised as athletic with long auburn curls and was a crowd favorite among 67 intercity contestants.
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Atlantic City
Mary Katherine Campbell
Misa America
Columbus
Ohio
America
Margaret Gorman
Washington, D. C
Campbell
Bergdoll Seeks General Amnesty to Return Home
Berlin reports Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy slacker who fled to Germany to avoid prison, longs for general amnesty for war offenders so he may return to America. His sentiment came from a close friend who tracked him to Baden.
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Philadelphia
Germany
Berlin
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
America
Baden
Forty two indicted in Herrin mine war case
Indictments charging 42 persons with murder were returned by the special grand jury in Marion Illinois. Twenty seven men were named in one indictment eight in another six in a third and one in a fourth.
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Marion
Herrin
Monogramged Bronze Fashion Fad on White Blouse
A monogram decorates a white ank blouse with a pocket or sleeve placement. The design often features a cut out effect, reflecting a popular fashion fad of the era.
Women’s Hats of Paper for Millinery Savings
A note on paper hats as a fashionable budget solution. Crepe and paper combine to form affordable headwear, promoted as a practical alternative to costly hats.
Notable Obituaries and National Updates Across 1920s Headlines
Prof Alexander Smith famed chemist dies at his Edinburgh home. Maj Gen Ireland named surgeon general by President Harding. Linus P Meredith to be U S marshal for Indiana. Brazil marks independence centennial in Rio. US dollar falls below par in Montreal for first time in seven years. Congress notes rail and coal strikes amid broader recovery signals.
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Alexander Smith
Edinburgh
National Association of Postmasters
Washington
Wilkesbarre
Constantine
Greece
Chicago
W. M. Ireland
President Harding
Linus P. Meredith
United States
District of
Indiana
Shipping Board
Calthrops
Pensacola
Fla
Michael J. Hendricks
Windsor
Ont
Robert E. Lee
Roanoke
Gertrude Boatwright
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Montreal
Que
J. Hamilton Lewis
Vienna
Liberia loan bill advances in Senate
Washington on September 11 the administration bill for a five million dollar loan to Liberia, described as a war obligation, cleared Senate approval and moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liberia
Senate
Grain and Livestock Prices From Market Report
The market lists flour types with prices for hard and soft wheats, rye, and patent grades. hay varieties including timothy and clover, with ranges from $12 to $19 per unit. Cattle prices show prime and barer steers, feeding cattle, heifers, and cows with varied bids. hogs and sheep also quoted with weight classes and values.
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Timothy Hay
Timothy
Weatherproof Crepe Hats Gain Fashion Notice
Crepe paper hats attract buyers with varied shade options and color combinations. A small extra cost for a weatherproof liquid makes them usable in the worst weather.
Unclear OCR fragment on fashion color trends
Fragmentary text references Mose Brown and sapne advances with mentions of fall and winter colors and authorities. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or facts to summarize a definite item.
Tanlac Benefits Frail and Nervous Patients Worldwide
Thousands testify to Tanlac restoring health strength and working efficiency. Mrs. George G. Owen of Salem Oregon reports nerve relief and twelve pounds gained after using Tanlac. The product claims to invigorate the constitution improve digestion and purify the system helping return to normal weight. Get a bottle today at any good druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
George G. Owen
Salem
Oregon
Balloonist Uses Air Currents To Return Home
Junius P. Smith of the Army Air Service at Langley Field Virginia drifted miles in a free balloon. He rode to a calm, then used opposing air currents by shedding ballast to rise and catch a returning wind back toward his starting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junius P. Smith
Army Air Service
Langley Field
Virginia
Women’s Vote Rights debated in lament from harem echoes
An Egyptian Mail piece quotes Al-Abram arguing women gained voting rights since world creation, yet voices that rights are for the home sphere. The text contrasts political life with domestic duties and a wife’s or mother’s role in family comfort and song.
Joke exchange about household expenses and spouse
A humorous dialogue contrasts the speaker's view of major home costs with a punchline about his wife as the largest expense. The line plays on a common domestic comedy setup.
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Marke
Holy Land
Spain
Abbey of
Melrose
Kennequhahr
Sir Walter Scott
Thomas F. Bayard
Wilmington
Del
Cleveland
Bayard
U. S. Senate
Cummina
Landslide
Blaine
Anatolian Front
Emily N. Blair
Many Roads
England
Industrial Workers of the World
Taft
West Side
Senator la Foliette
N. J
Bank of Ironton
Roy E. Niemann
Green Bay & Western Crossing
Luxemburg
Wis
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Department If Labor
Roosevelt
Admiral Bristol
Borah
Congress
Cleveland (D
Euclid Avenue
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Co-Operative National Bank
Flubb
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fama
Della Scholz
Salisbury Street
Arlen
Atl
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