Communist Leaders Plan General Strike in Mexico City
Mexican communist federation leaders voted to call a general strike on October 1 unless labor disputes are settled by September 30. The move involves 340 federation branches and 75 branches of a less radical group, aligned with US and Canadian organizers led by the Industrial Workers of the World. The presidential office is pushing settlements before month’s end.
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Republic
Associated Press
Mexico City
Communist Federation of the Mexican Proletariat
United States
Canjada
Industrial Workers of the World
Workers Confederation of the
Big Cotton Break in New York Today
New York reports a break of more than five dollars a bale for November cotton delivery, selling at 22.80. Other months show losses of five to forty-five points from yesterday's close as near months weaken on Southern spot declines and nationwide price cutting. Washington outlook says favorable business for year end despite factors in the economy, with liberal but sober buying.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
Committee On Statistics and Standards
The
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Carpenter Appointed Collector of Customs in El Paso
Washington announces Warren W. Carpenter of El Paso was appointed by President Wilson as collector of customs for district No. 24 with headquarters in El Paso. The action stresses the federal post and regional implications for El Paso authorities and trade oversight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Warren W. Carpenter
el Paso
Wilson
District No. 24
Governor Cox Visits Vets In Denver Hospital
Governor Cox visited former service men at a Denver hospital on September 25 before leaving for northern Colorado and Wyoming, meeting veterans and inspecting facilities during the stop.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Cox
Colorado
Wyoming
Inland passenger plane crash near London kills five
London Sept 25 an inland passenger airplane crashed on the outskirts of the city killing the pilot and four passengers. Several other passengers were seriously injured in the crash, investigators began examining the wreckage and cause.
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Associated Press
London
French Chamber Votes Confidence In Government
The chamber of deputies debated interpellations on foreign and domestic policy and then endorsed the government with a 570 to 80 vote. The action cements support amid ongoing political tensions in Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Joint Commission Idea Favored to Solve California Issue
Tokyo reports support for forming a joint high commission to address the California problem. The plan envisions President Wilson naming a commission with the secretary of state and selected U.S. lawmakers, plus qualified Japanese, followed by Japanese insistence on treaty rights and appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court to pause California statutes.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Joint High Commission
California
Joint Commission
Asahi Shimbun Jaratika
Wilson
United States Supreme Court
Six men rob Katy coal cashier at South Radley
In Pittsburg Kansas on September 29 six men robbed Katy coal company cashier W C Perg of nearly $11,000 payroll money and escaped in the cashier’s car. Perg was seriously injured when struck with a heavy instrument by a bandit.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kans
Katy Coal Company
South Radley
Hearly
W. C. Perg
Boston Bank Closed by City Commissioner
The Cosmopolitan Trust Company of Boston with agencies abroad was closed by Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen this morning. It is the fifth Boston bank closed by Allen in the past five weeks.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
The
Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Joseph C. Allen
Allen
Prosecute Coal Dealers Begin Moves Over Prices
Fort Worth Texas September 25 United States District Attorney R E Taylor says prosecution will start against Fort Worth and Wichita Falls coal dealers if present sale prices continue He has discussed the matter with the attorney general and will proceed immediately.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Wichita Falls
United States
R. E. Taylor
Raid Seizes Two Stills and Whiskey Near Denison
Denison Texas September 25 policiais report a raid four miles south of Denison netted two illicit stills and 300 gallons of corn whiskey. Two men and one woman were arrested.
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Associated Press
Denison
Texas
Fuel Oil Industry Tests in Galveston Texas
In Galveston Sept 25 Southern Pacific Railroad pilots practical tests to boost Baume gravity and fluidity of heavy Mexican Panuco oil. Col Persch leads efforts with Detweller. If successful 150,000,000 barrels could burn ships and locomotives. Galveston may become major bunkering hub.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
John J. Perch
New York
Persch
Detweller
Bethlehem
Beaumont
Suits bought by jobbers average under six dollars
In Breach of Contract proceedings here Simon Blum of New York sues local jobber Philip Levin. The suit states suits purchased last May averaged less than $6 each. Location: St. Louis Missouri. Date line September 25.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Men
Simon Blum
New York
Philip Levin
Cotton harvesting by machine shows promise in Dallas
In Dallas County demonstrations a machine developed from Angus Campbell’s design, with Theodore H. Price of New York backing, reportedly picks 500 to 600 pounds of seed cotton per hour. The rig uses a gasoline tractor with two vertical spinning cylinders on each side to wrap lint around serrated fingers, aiming to yield cleaner cotton than hand picking. A manufacturing contract has been let as tests prove successful.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Angus Campbell
Theodore H. Price
New York
Railroad Ordered Sold in Denver Federal Action
In Denver Colorado September 25 a federal court ordered the sale of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. Judge Walter H Sanborn presided as Equitable Trust Company of New York brought the action. A stockholders committee petition to postpone was heard and rejected.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande
Walter H. Sanborn
Equitable Trust Company of
New York
Dairy Herds Bring Prosperity to Riviera District
Corpus Christi report notes Kleberg county farmers in Riviera district stabilized by pure bred jersey cattle. Settlement began years ago during hard times, but dairy investments expanded as herds grew. Creamery checks cover farm costs while skim milk feeds pigs, making cotton and other crops seem velvet by comparison.
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Associated Press
Corpus Christi
Texas
Riviera
Kleberg County
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