Labor conference delays and wage debate in postwar America
A long commentary argues the peace treaty labor conference may be nonbinding, delaying decisions until a League of Nations is restored. It critiques wartime finance, tax reform, and the fairness of ministerial pay while urging support for steel workers’ strikes and defending constitutional government against partisan attacks.
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Washington
League of Nations
England
France
Germany
Labor Conference
George Herron
Wilson
Paris
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gos
Financial notes on deficit and debt relief trends
The New York Times reports authoritative estimates of the national deficit and war debt reduction. Treasury payments this month are down about 195 million from last year and may decline further. Government thrift is praised but warns against overtaxation and risks to industrial capital.
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New York Times
Treasury
Chamber of Gomat
Palmer Eyes Federal Help in Battle Against High Prices
In Pittsburgh disputes, Attorney General Palmer secures tentative cooperation from Treasury Labor and Agriculture departments and FTC head Victor Madock to root out profiteering. The plan may curb some price gouging but won’t overhaul costs or livelihoods. Observers doubt the effort will significantly ease living costs or end unrest, likening it to past war department sales with limited relief.
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Sisters of the Gospel
Pittsburgh
Palmer
Attorney General
War Department
Whi
Regently commissioned minister advocates social revolution
In New York last week a regently commissioned Baptist minister, who split from a former communion over limits on speech, delivered a forceful sermon praising social revolution. He argued the current industrial order aligns with Christianity and proclaimed Wilson as the pro-Chet, asserting continued presidential control amid a broader upheaval.
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John
National Repuplican
New York
Wilson
Lawlessness and unrest in postwar America from National Republican
The editorial laments growing lawlessness and violent rhetoric, linking it to postwar unrest and demagoguery. It warns that agitators exploit discontent while impractical planners and demagogues foster societal peril, contrasting modern chaos with past norms and urging courage and steadfast duty to preserve civilization.
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Persaus
Russia
Misleading Notion on Collective Bargaining Debate
A fragment discusses the Industrial Conference and labor representatives urging employees to choose representatives as companies hire counsel. The text argues this analogy is misleading and rejects equating legal court representation with direct private wage negotiations in workplace disputes.
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Ase
Senator Poindexter Attacks Hitchcock Over League Covenant
In a Senate speech Senator Poindexter of Washington assails Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska over the pre war record and his stance on the league covenant. Poindexter accuses Hitchcock of pro German and anti Allied actions before the U S entered World War and of opposing efforts that aided the Allies during the war.
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Poindexter
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Po Jester
League
Germany
United States
Congress
Animals as loyal vassals of a humane farm life
A reflective piece contrasts gentle farm animals with modern machines. The narrator laments the loss of affection and character in a world ruled by engines and burglar alarms, arguing that people need living beings to elevate their souls and cultivate kindness. The tone is nostalgic and critical of industrial progress.
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Sander
Aoment
Family pets and childhood virtues recalled in city life
The piece reflects on lost childhood joys tied to pets and farm animals. It contrasts past freedoms with present sterile toy companions, praising dogs, lambs, chicks, and horses for teaching loyalty, care, and protector instincts through hands on nurture and daily companionship.
Diplomatic Mystery in Russian Blockade Move
The Supreme Council's handling of the Russian problem remains enigmatic as a broad blockade proposal surfaces while Reds falter. The note to Germany to join the blockade is seen as a diplomatic trap, with American delegates excluded and France guiding the effort.
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Supreme Council
Bolsheviks
Petrorad
Moscow
Denikine
Kolchul
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Kolchak
Black Sea
Baltic
Germany
Berlin
Terlin
Pacific
Baltic Dlockade
Holsheyist
America
Del
Wagner sisters return home from Fairmont and Barrackville
Misses Alta and Ada Wagner of West Wilford street have come home after visiting friends in Fairmont and Barrackaville since late last week.
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Alta
Ada Wagner
West Wilford Street
Fairmont
Barrackaville
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