Pershing Sails From Brest as War Ends Bond Deepens
General John J. Pershing sails from Brest aboard a transport, praising Franco American friendship forged in World War I. He recalls the dead and lauds France, noting two years of alliance that united American troops with French people, art, and culture. The farewell emphasizes shared principles and ongoing cooperation.
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Packers Records to Go to Grand Jury
CHICAGO Sept 1 the return today from Washington of Charles F Clyne United States District Attorney indicates subpoenas have been issued for complete records of the big packers in about forty cities where their offices are located The records and witness testimony will be presented to the grand jury which convenes tomorrow District Attorney Clyne has held conferences with Attorney General Palmer in Washington The grand jury will also consider evidence against alleged food hoarders profiteers and five sugar dealers arrested for violation of the food control act.
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Washington
Charles F. Clyne
United States
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Palmer
Oliver E. Pagan
Attorney General’s Office
Chicago
Firemen rescue three women in Clinton Street fire
Timothy O Leary and fellow firefighters formed a human chain to save Nellie DeNallan, Nellie Cullatian, and Margaret Callahan from a five story tenement at 47 Clinton Street. O Leary and Miller carried Mrs Callahan to safety while Hartman, Scanton, and others aided a third rescue as the flames raged and a ladder failed to reach.
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Montgomery Street
Engine Company 18
Clinton Street
Nellie’ DeNallan
O'Leary
Cline
Nellie Cullatian
Leary
Hint
Bremer
Walter Jones
Nellie Cwilaken
Ales
Katherine Callahan
Miller
Mrs. Callahan
Margaret, Theron
William Hartman
Hartman
John Scanton
Hook and Ladder 8
Sith Hartman
Bolshevism splits Socialists into four factions
Chicago dispatch reports a chaotic split in American socialism with four factions forming. The Communist Socialist party emerges claiming Moscow Bolshevik purity, while a separate Communist party forms from New York federations. John Reed led the new faction opposing inclusion of Gitlow and Reed in the rival group.
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Moscow
Bolshevik Party
New
John Reed
Reed
Communist Party Inclu
New York
Benjamin Gitlow
Communist Socialist Party
Socialist Party
Reed Party
Whole 18th Infantry Decorated by France
The 18th Infantry received the Fourragere from French officers Mireatier Brujuet and Colonel Hunrent as the Leviathan transport departed. A cable note from Brigadier General Franch Parker to Major Charles Soulier confirmed the decoration, to be worn by all regiment members over the left shoulder. Concurrently political turmoil unfolded at a convention with Reed faction influence and Bolshevik agitation, police removing red banners as delegates clashed over party alignments.
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Hunrent
Franch Parker
1St
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Charles. Soulier
Hunt
Haell
Washington
L. E. Kattoy
Katisa
Parte
Ornia Delogates
Louis E. Fraina
New York
Frazier Urged as Labor Candidate by ND Group
North Dakota Workers Nonpartisan Political Alliance forms in Fargo pledging support for the Nonpartisan League and seeking Governor Lynn D. Frazier as the party presidential nominee. Plumb plan endorsed and US urged to recall troops from Russia with no further aid to the Soviet fight. John Hickey elected president for the coming year.
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N. Y
North Dakota Workers Nonparty
Nonpartisan League
National Labor
Lynn d. Frazier
North Dakota
United States
Russia
John Hickey
Burlington
England Lifts Restrictions On Imports
New York Tribune reports Britain ends import bans on most goods. Dyes, chemicals, drugs, perfumes, optical glass and scientific instruments remain restricted. German exporters promise low prices, threatening British producers in toys and leather goods. Free trade advocates win first battle. Parliament may curb undercutting and control influx if exchange rates collapse. Local impact uncertain as policy evolves.
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New York Tribune
Thoewn Burnew Hogan
New York
Tria Niet Vondon
Iian
Evening Star
Hamburg
Bremen
Mexico Defends Foreigners in Carranza Address at Congress
President Carranza's message to Congress protests US treatment of Mexicans and foreign lives and property, defends Mexican neutrality, and rejects League of Nations equality claims. He reiterates no return to the Monroe Doctrine and asserts sovereignty over oil legislation despite calls for conciliation.
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Associated Press
Mexico
United
Manager of American Mine Slain in Mexico
Adam Shaeffer, a mining executive at the Cinenostrellas mine near Min Buento, was killed by Mexican bandits. The US and British citizenship of Shaeffer remains unsettled as telegrams confirm his death and indicate he has lived in Moscow and Pittsburgh. sources say his home is in Moscow with family in Pittsburgh, while the company notes he ran the mine independently in Zacatecas region.
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Mexico
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Zacatecas
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Torrena
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Mosiew
Pittsburgh
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Man slain on Cherry Street as witness faints
Patrolman Sow rushed to 100 Cherry Street after four revolver shots. Victim is Ries Burge of 5 Fourteenth Street, shot in stomach lung and heart. Witness Pauline La Prest fainted. Salvatore Lavato arrested after detectives searched the third floor.
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Cherry Street
Ries Burge
Fourteenth Street
Pauline la Prest
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Burgo
Miss la Prest
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Deputies to Honor Americans in France Ceremony
Paris dispatch says the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill to officially represent the chamber at next Saturday’s cornerstone laying at the mouth of the Gironde to commemorate the landing of American troops. President Poincaré and chamber leaders will attend.
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Paris
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Labor's Suggestions To Cut High Costs
Labor proposes halting all pending strikes for six months or longer unless needed to prevent oppression. An expert committee should judge necessity for strikes while production is raised through intensive methods. Support President Wilson’s drive to reduce living costs and keep the economy on a safe, firm business footing.
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Executive Committee
State Federation of Labor
Wilson
Capital and Labor Plan Conference Weighs Paths
Washington on September 1 The Council of National Defence prepares for a presidential labor capital conference. Debates focus on delegate numbers composition and whether the body will be voluntary or advisory with broad public support. Key figures include the American Federation of Labor National Association of Manufacturers and the Industrial conference.
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Washington
Bursda
Council of National Defence
Tabor
Conference of Labor and Capital
American Federation of Labor
National Association of Manufacturers
Sidustrial Conference
Pitul
Workers Urged to Speed Up and End Strikes
A committee report from the York State Federation of Labor calls for a six months armistice with employers and a ten hour work day reduced to eight, urging production increases to combat high living costs. It recommends sending copies to Samuel Gompers and state federations to adopt the plan nationwide, with strikes limited and aimed at preventing “lawless agitation” while President Wilson’s price-reduction efforts proceed.
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York State Federation of Labor
American Federation Labor
James P. Holland
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federations of Labour
United States
President Wilson Addresses Cost of Living and Labor
Fragment from a historical report discusses causes of high living costs, urging national unity and restraint amid potential rail shopmen strikes. It cites President Wilson's 1714 August message calling for stable production costs, increased output, and thrift to reduce living expenses, highlighting a broader call against industrial unrest.
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Wilson
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