Mexican Communist Leaders Plan General Strike Oct 1
Mexican communist federation leaders vote to call a general strike October 1 unless labor disputes are settled by September 30. Sixty five branches in the republic join with 75 branches of a less radical group, plus ties to United States and Canada with Industrial Workers of the World backing. The presidency urges settlements before month end.
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Republic
Associated Press
Mexico City
Communist Federation of the Mexican Proletariat
United States
Canada
Industral Workers of the World
Workers Confederation of the
Big Cotton Break Hits New York Market Today
The Associated Press reports a sharp cotton decline in New York for November delivery with prices dropping over $5 per bale to 23.80. Other months fell 5 to 45 points from yesterday as selling intensified amid weak Southern spot markets and continuing price-cutting pressure nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
Commerce group predicts steady year end despite risks
Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce of the United States foresees good business for the rest of the year. The committee on statistics and standards notes a liberal volume of buying but on a calm, sober footing across the commercial, industrial, and agricultural outlook.
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Washington
Committee On Statistics and Standards
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
El Paso Collector Named in Wilson Appointee
Washington September 25 Warren W Carpenter of El Paso was appointed by President Wilson as collector of customs for district No 24 with headquarters in El Paso.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren W. Carpenter
el Paso
Wilson
District No. 24
Governor Cox Visits Veterans in Denver Hospital
Governor Cox paid a visit to former service men in a Denver hospital today before departing for northern Colorado and Wyoming.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Cox
Colorado
Wyoming
Local suit prices cited in breach case Blum vs Levin
In St Louis on September 25 the proceedings in the breach of contract suit Blum of New York brings against local jobber Philip Levin state that men s suits bought from area jobbers last May averaged under six dollars per suit.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Simon Blum
New York
Philip Levin
Inland passenger plane crash near London kills five
An inland passenger airplane crashed on the outskirts of London. The pilot and four passengers were killed, with several others seriously injured. The crash occurred today and is being investigated by authorities.
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Associated London
London
Paris Chamber Supports Government After Debate on Policies
The Paris chamber of deputies voted confidence in the government today after a debate on foreign and domestic policies. The vote was 570 in favor to 80 against.
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Associated Ce
Paris
Tre
Chamber” of Deputies
Boston Bank Closed by City Commissioner
The Cosmopolitan Trust Company in Boston with overseas agencies was closed by Bank Commissioner Joseph Allen this morning. It marks the fifth bank closure by Allen in Boston in the last five weeks.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Joseph
Allen
Joint Commission Meeting Approval Abroad
Tokyo reports favored idea of a joint high commission to solve the California problem. The plan would include President Wilson’s cabinet, senior U S officials and prominent Japanese. Steps may push treaty rights and seek U S Supreme Court review to suspend California statutes.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Joint High Commission
California
Joint Commission
Asahi Shimbun Jara- Saka
Wilson
United States Supreme Court
Robbery at Katy Coal Company Payroll Near South Radley
In Pittsburg Kansas on September 28 several men robbed the Katy Coal Company payroll from a cashier at South Radley. They seized nearly $11,000 and fled in the cashier’s car. Cashier W. C. Werg was seriously injured when struck with a heavy instrument during the robbery.
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Py Associated Pléas
Pittsburg
Kans
Katy Coal Company
South Radley
W. C. Werg
Prosecute Coal Dealers in Fort Worth and Wichita Falls
Fort Worth and Wichita Falls coal dealers face immediate prosecution if they continue current sale prices, stated United States District Attorney R. K. E. Taylor after consulting with the attorney general.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Wichita Falls
United States
RK. E. Taylor
Railroad Sale Ordered by Federal Court in Denver
Denver officials say the Denver and Rio Grande railroad was ordered sold by Judge Walter H. Sanborn in federal court. The sale follows a suit brought by Equitable Trust Company of New York. A stockholders' committee petition for postponement was heard and rejected.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Walter H. Sanborn
Equitable Trust Company of
New York
Machine Picking Engine Demonstrated Near Dallas
Dallas viewers see a tractor mounted cotton picker in action. Angus Campbell’s design, developed with Theodore H. Price, features dual vertical cylinders with revolving needles that wrap lint, claiming 500 to 600 pounds of seed cotton per hour and cleaner harvest than hand picking. A manufacturing contract has been awarded after positive demonstrations.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Angus Campbell
Theodore H. Price
New York
Dairy Herds Lead Riviera District to Prosperity
In Kleberg county Texas the Riviera district dairy herd rescue transformed hard times into prosperity. Settlers began dairy farming years ago and built purebred Jerseys into a growing nucleus. Creamery checks cover average farm expenses while milk byproducts support pigs and other lines, making cotton and other crops seem velvet by comparison.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Riviera
Kleberg County
Jerseys
Raid Nets Stills and Whiskey Near Denison Texas
In a raid four miles south of Denison on Sept 26 two stills and 200 gallons of corn whiskey were seized. Two men and one woman were arrested in the operation conducted on a rural farm.
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Associated Press
Denison
Texas
Fuel oil tests spark plan to revolutionize industry
In Galveston Texas a series of practical tests led by the Southern Pacific Railroad to raise the Baume gravity and improve the fluidity of Mexican Paneco oil aims to unlock 150 million barrels for ships and locomotives. Col Persech and Prof Detweller lead work with Beaumont refinery ties and future plant plans.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
John J. Perch
New York
Persech
Detweller
Bethlehem
Beaumont
Panneo
Laredo National Bank Statement Listing Finances in Texas
Balance sheet style note from Laredo National Bank Texas lists capital stock surplus undivided profits reserves and taxes figures. Shows deposits total liabilities and earnings components with assistant cashiers M W Brennan, A L Vidaurri, and J R Pasnacht named.
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Laredo National Bank
Laredo, Texas
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