War time bans extended to curb alien agitators
Washington reports say radicals seek to spark strikes and a national revolt. House votes to renew wartime ban on undesirable foreigners entry and expand passport checks. consular reviews to ensure legitimate motives for coming to the United States, as authorities fear a pre peace influx.
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Washington
House
United States
Lansing
Senatt Army
State Department
America
Wilson
Colonel House
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
National Industrial Conference
Hines
I. M. Cowell
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Locola
Lee
Poindexter
Congress
Palmer
Three Sick Leaders Show Improvement
Reports from the sick rooms of Wilson Gompers and House indicate slight gains after strain. Wilson’s condition was unofficially unchanged with a reduced troubled gland. Gompers rested well and felt better. House was reported doing very well by physicians.
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Woodrow Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Labor Leader Denies Radical Plot In Steel Strike
John Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, demands the War Department publish names of all alleged radicals linked to the Gary steel strike. He says General Wood found no evidence connecting arrested men to any radical plot and notes most detainees were mill workers discharged for union activity. Secretary Baker may send a representative to Gary to probe.
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Chicago
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
War Department
Wood
Gary
Ind
Fitzpatrick
Baker
Organized Labor
Failing to Reach Agreement on Collective Bargaining
Washington report on October 17 notes the central committee of 15 could not endorse recognizing collective bargaining. Chair Chadbourne announced the defeat of a favorable report, while Rockefeller urged unity and democracy in industry. New resolutions called for housing surveys, federal home loan banks, and eight hour workday standards for women.
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Washington
Central Committee of 15
Chadbourne
National Industrial Conference
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Paul Feiss
Cleveland
Congress
Ida Tarbell
Holdiday
PACKER CONTROL BILL ALIVE SAYS KENYON
Washington October 17 news: Senator Kenyon declares packer control legislation alive and will be revived by the Senate agriculture committee with hearings to finish after one week each side presents. He notes Packers campaign to enlist women and cites wholesale grocers urging support for the Kenyon bill.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Naval paymaster asks for $131000000 more
Washington D C naval paymaster Rear Admiral Sam McGowan told the House naval committee that naval pay should be varied with the cost of living. He urged using government figures showing higher living costs as the basis for increased navy expenses, with Representative Butler noting the plan could mean an additional about $151000000 the next year.
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Washington, Dct
Sam McGowan
Navy
House Naval Committee
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Employers In Conference Are Proving Temperamental
Washington October 17 1919 The Industrial conference shows the employers group needing careful handling as Baruch compromise seeks postponement and a plan for collective bargaining The public and labor groups back the Baruch plan while the employers resist citing fear of aiding the steel strike and aiming for adjournment to finalize a complete plan through the committee of 15
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William Allen White
Wheeler Syndicate Inc
Washington
Bernard Karuch
Gompers
Gary
Emeritus Elliott
Harvard
Jain
Baruch
Omaha
Menike Lundicott
Chadbourne
Langdon
Rockefeller
Apital
Spargoard Ruswell
Horrester Settlement
Miss Ward
Mr. Bilot
Ike Miss Tarbell
Tul Adresaen
Eersu Te Ie
Employers
Wheeler
Employers’ Group
Steel Trust
Committee of 15
Courtman Chadbourne
Oil Tanks Damaged by Home Made Bombs
Two oil tanks in Santa Ana near Brean Canyon were damaged by bombs in the early hours yesterday. The Fullerton Oil Company tank holding 16,000 gallons and a Union Oil Company tank of 15,000 gallons were involved, though only the first tank was breached. Iron pipe bombs about three inches long and three inches in diameter were recovered as detectives investigated the incident.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Brean Canyon
Here
Sheriff's Office
Fullerton Oil Company
Claims Packers Favoritism By Railroads Across Nation
Memphis October hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission examined charges that large packers receive railroad favors at wholesale grocers expense. Over 30 delegates of the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association accused packers of encroaching on grocery business by improper classification of shipments and special railroad treatment facilitating nationwide sales.
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Memphis
Tenn
Railroad
Great National
Southern Wholesale Grocers Association
Intermate Commerce Commission
Grocere’ Association
Ackers
Strike Would Halt Industry Across Nation
Washington reports warn a nationwide coal strike set for November 1 could paralyze industries within a month. Government coal experts estimate current stocks at 30 million tons and daily production near 11 to 13 million tons, with reserves varying by source. Labor secretary Wilson coordinates talks between miners led by John L. Lewis and operators to avert stoppage while asserting no troops are planned. Iowa and Des Moines miners mobilize with 14,000 preparing to strike, expecting a long, hard struggle and strain on railroads, utilities, and institutions amid dwindling fuel supplies.
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Washington
United States
C. i. Lesher
Geological Survey
Lesher
Senate
Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Thomas JT. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Association
Labor Department
Hugh L. Kerwin
cops'Watien
Indianapolis
Ind
International
Iowa
Des Moines
J. C. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Plate
Senate Debates Shantung Amendment in Peace Treaty
Debate on the Shantung amendment to the peace treaty resumes in the U S Senate with leaders optimistic for a near vote. Kellogg Hale and Phelan signal opposition or reservations while urging restraint and a protective reservation on Shantung to curb Japanese expansion and preserve U S action in China.
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Senate
Kellogg
Mir A
United States
Far East
Germany
Hale
Maine
League of Nations
Shantung
America
Phelan
California
China
Japan
Maynard Grounds Plane in Nebraska Race Delay
Lieutenant Rh W Maynard leading the trans continental air race forced to a noontime landing four miles north of Wahoo Nebraska after a broken crankshaft. He and his mechanic prepared to transfer a Martin motor, aiming to resume by daybreak Friday.
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Neb
Rh. W. Maynard
Wahoo
Maynard
Hooha Field
Lieunant
Rey Franck
Yutin
Tuesne
Cace
All Service
War Department
Washington
Cline
Martin
Yutsan
San Francisco
Lowell H. Smith
Air Service
Wieht
Smith
Aeverda
Sidney
Chicago
War Air Official Urges Court Martial History
Samuel T. Ansell, ex acting judge advocate general, testified before the House war department expenditures committee. He said he recommended court martial against Col. BE. A. Deeds on November 11, 1918 for aircraft work mismanagement, but War Secretary Baker ordered a new inquiry. Ansell cited Hughes report as basis, but witnesses favored Deeds, and a judge advocate board reviewed. He concluded on December 26, 1915 that no proceedings should be brought.
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Wishington
Samuel T. Ann
House War Department
Martin
Col
BE. A. Deeds
Secretary of War
Baker
Charles K. Jlughes
Ansell
Judge Advocate General's Office
Hughes
No action on grain embargoes by White House decision
Washington Oct 17 recommendation by Juline M Barnes head of the United States Grain Corporation to lift the wheat import and export embargo has reached the White House but Rear Admiral Graynen the president's physician indicated he would not permit it to be laid before the president at this time.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Newton D.paker
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Baker
Washington
Gar
Juline M. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
White House
Graynen
Unclear OCR fragment about a streetcar rider and court
Fragmentary report describes a Milwaukee streetcar scene with a man claiming funds and a threatened ride to court. Names and full details are illegible, but the piece hints at a public dispute or fare issue arising into legal action.
Eloise’s prison welfare work described as high society liaison
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Eloise visits the inmates in a reform group dubbed the “bankers’ colony.” It hints the refined social circle may rejoin society after seclusion, framing her welfare efforts as a genteel venture amid hardened criminals.
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Eloise
Bankers’ Colony
Birmingham Age
Llerald
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Pain Free Corn Removal
A short ad proclaims Freezone relieves corn pain with a few drops applied to the corn or callus. It claims quick relief from four fingers lifting the corn or callus from the bottom of the feet with no pain or soreness and notes a tiny bottle costs little at any drug store.
He Fell Then Wept Over a Kissed Fate
A dramatic scene from the Dallas News describes Burt rill retreating after a kiss he calls a cad act. The girl sobs in a little room as tears mark the moment, and an apologetic voice questions the caller's meaning and chance.
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Burt Rill
Dallas News
Bayer Aspirin Ad Declares Genuine Tablets For Colds
An advertisement claims Bayer is the genuine Aspirin with proper directions for colds pain head ache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. The Bayer name signifies genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents and Aspirin is a Bayer trademark of the Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetyl salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Concrete Bridge Work Shows Roman Arch Supremacy
The largest reinforced concrete arch today is the Hisorgimento bridge across the Tiber in Rome with a span of 328 feet.
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Hisorgimento
Tiber
Rome
Opportunists Seize Chances as Folks Mistakes Stack Up
A stray remark notes that anyone can look foolish and many chances arise to do so. The line underscores common missteps and the inevitability of errors in daily life.
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Boost for Weak Nerves
A French scientist promotes Bitro-Phosphate as a remedy for thin nerves, claiming it strengthens energy and vigor. The substance is said to convert into healthy living cells, improving brain function, mood, and vitality. The claim, tied to pharmaceutical use, cites tests and widespread recommendations by physicians. The Sioux City Post notes the product’s growing popularity and cautions readers to seek genuine versions.
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Iclans
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