Roundhouse workers may be asked to join strike
Officials of six big railway shop workers unions told President Wilson they demand immediate wage increases averaging 25 percent and warned that 20,000 shop men already on unauthorized strike could widen action. Chicago reports 250,000–300,000 workers out with 45% obeying, predicting 80% soon. plan to involve roundhouse workers discussed. Milwaukee, Duluth, Superior, Winona and other yards see active walkouts and local measures as rail traffic threatens disruption.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Chicago
Roundhouse
United States
Federated Railway Shopmen’s Union
L. W. Hawver
Chicago Council of Federated Railway Shopmen’s Union
Hawter
Chicago Junction
Chicago and Western Indiana Railway
Aishton
Tallroads
Northwest Region
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Superior
United States Railroad Administration
Great Northern
Sea Line
Lake Superior Terminal & Transfer Company
Duluth
Winona
Mina
Washington
Kansas City
Frank Paquin
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Marshaltews
Wem Jin
Minneapolis
Janesville
Chicago and Northwesten
Milwaukee and St. Paul
United Pro
Bert M. Jewell
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
Canada
Hines
Railroad Administration
Congress
Black Outlook For Europe Sparks Global Tension
The report cites British Labour leader Arthur Henderson warning of a coming "terrible sparm of race and despair" in Europe before winter, as German Socialists push for a real league of nations. Other delegates criticize war accountability and warn of possible rail strikes in the U S and Canada as shopmen demand wage increases.
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Associated Press
Laterne
Switzerland
Europe
Arthur Henderson
Henderson
League of Nations
League
Paris
Germany
Russia
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Ententenaons
James Ransty MacDonald
Deregaton
Marcel Cachin
Emil Vandervelde
International Socialist Organization
Three Chicago Theaters to Join National Chain
United Press reports three new Chicago theaters will join a twelve theater chain. The new venues will mirror size decor architecture and color scheme of existing sites in New York Philadelphia Boston and Detroit, with identical designs announced by Albert Erlanger.
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Chicago
United Press
Romanian Troops Occupy Budapest Amid Protests
Romanian troops occupy Budapest despite protests and representations. The Italian ally envoy at Vienna, Lieutenant Colonel Romanelli, reports no advance from the river Thebes as tensions rise over the action.
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Prass Budapett
Budapest
Thebe
Romanelli
Vienna
Fire traps workers in Blair coal mine in Blair area
A report says nine men are imprisoned by a fire in the Thema Coal Company mine at Blair near here. W. Ve and H. Hea note state officials, rescue teams work to free the trapped men, with at least one believed saved.
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C.D. Thema Coal Company
Blair
Htas
Wisconsin Tonight Weather Forecast Cleared for Tuesday
Unsettled conditions ease through tonight with thunderstorm chances continuing. Forecast calls for warmer temperatures by Tuesday with lingering showers and localized storms possible in the region.
Wall Be Questioned In Senate Over League Of Nations
Washington D C March hearings on the Versailles treaty focus on the league provisions with Senator from South Dakota opposing certain terms including Article Ten. Secretary Lansing and Norman Davis testify on indemnities and German securities while debate over the treaty continues in the Senate with talks on Fiume and the league scheduled.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
League of Nations Coren Ee
Republican
South Dakota
Senate
Washington, D. C
Lancing
Wilson
Senate For Champions Committee
League of Nations
Norman Davis
Versailles
United States
Davis
Tn Belgum
Congress
Sherman
Ilinois
Fiume
Italy
Sterling
Coblenz to become American grand HQ in Europe
General Pershing plans to move headquarters from Paris to Coblenz around August 20 as American forces reorganize after victory parades. He intends to sail from Brest about September 1, with Antwerp as base port and the First and Third divisions advancing toward departure.
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General Pershing
Associated Press
Coblenz
Paris
Europe
London
Pershine
Henry T. Alen
Pershing
Bering Arling
Brest
Uruguay Names Gabriel Terra as Foreign Minister
Gabriel Terra, a former minister of public instruction and industry, was named foreign minister of Uruguay. He has held various roles in government since 1907, represented Uruguay at a Pan American conference in Washington, and recently served as a minister in the cabinet before being recalled amid reshuffles in Buenos Aires.
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Associated Press
Momevideo
Gabriel Terra
Microef Public Instruction
Uruzuar
Cabiness
Witham
Urifuao
Pan-American Financial
Washington
Urucuavan
Buenos Aires
Flying corps for Bolivia organized by former American officer
Cap. Donald Hudson, once in the American expeditionary forces, is employed by Bolivia to organize and train a flying corps. Reports say Bolivia sought instruction to improve air capabilities as American officers failed to secure cadet admissions at West Point. The era marks a shift as South American armies seek modern training.
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Associated Press
Wehingten
Dona'd Hudon
Amercan
Frans
Bolivia
Folia
West Point Military Academ
Man
Hoted
Taden Th Topas Parer and Editorial Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text shows a mix of names and phrases including references to Lamerrt Home and a 4 Striker Thrvetra Yatton. Mentions Packers Bearegrves and an anti tobacco note. Contains a quotation about work ethic and neighbor’s fault.
Bills Target High Cost Of Living As Prices Soar
Widespread unrest over rising costs drives congress to seek relief. Lawmakers propose buying wheat from farmers at guaranteed prices and releasing stocks to the public. Government moves to gather data as President Wilson weighs a nationwide food plan and possible food control measures amid shortages.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Irving
Wilsom
Potomac
Bert M. Jewell
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Department of Justice
Congress
Madden
Tinos
Edibles
Kellex
Pennsyljsamia
United States
Committee Favors Restoring Ratemaking to Commission
Washington dispatch reports the House Interstate Commerce Committee backing the Cummins bill restoring rate making power to the Interstate Commerce Commission and state bodies. The measure, approved 6 to 5, would require ICC approval before any proposed rates take effect during government control.
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United Press
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee Today
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Intestate Commerce Commission
Meats Death in France Ends Youthful Soldier’s Life
Philetas Sawyer Waldo, a young American soldier, died in France when a ship passed under a bridge en route home. If he had lived to September 22, he would have turned twenty three. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A H Walda formerly of Oshkosh.
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Philetas Sawyer Waldo
Reed
Dingaiks
Davies
Sawyer Waldo
Killen
France
Trhmarizes
Brest
Houg
A. H . Walda
Oshkosh
Union Officials Expect Government Action On Cost Of Living
Federation representatives meet President Wilson seeking assurance the government will speed steps to lower living costs or grant wage increases. Director General Hinex says he urged Congress to address railroad wage rises as the railroad system lacks power to raise pay. The conference follows Senate moves to restore interstate commerce pricing powers and ease price pressures.
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Federation
Wilson
Associated Press
Washingt
DO. C
American Federation of Labor
Wison
Offeimla
Hinex Today
Presient Wilton
Congress
Senate
Ecommerce Commission
Pereates
Tate
Warren Stone
Teould Onis
Ising
Npeb
Capt Samuel Woodhill Hero of War Receives Honors
Captain Samuel Woodhill of Kentucky a regular Army officer is credited with single handedly capturing two German machine gun nests with a revolver and a third with a pick after his ammunition ran out He killed thirteen machine gunners and three more in the action He was awarded the Medal of Honor the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor for his service during the war.
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Samuel Woodhill
Kentuucky
GOS& Regular Army
Lampert backs US control of steam railroads in Congress
Congressman Florian Lampert arrives in town and expresses support for the United States purchasing and operating steam railroads. He cites steps to lower living costs and notes the pending railroad union bill under the interstate commerce committee chaired by Esch. Lampert plans a local office and will issue 500 service buttons to discharged service members.
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Congress
United States
Florian Lampert
James I Lampert
Congressman Lampert
J Union
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Esch
Wisconsin
Lampert
War Department
Bittons
Washington
Noordhoff address on truth and Japanese education
Miss Jane Noordhoff spoke at the Ta ton meeting at the First Methodist church on the value of truth and the high educational standards in Japanese mission schools. She described teachers, mission schools, and the need for English basics in government schools, noting cultural exchanges and missionary impact in Japan.
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Alwara
Jane Noordhoff
Mixe Noordhof
First Methodist Church
Mien Noordhoff
Muses
Vhion Treatienary High
Shimanasek
Japan
Sat
Tne
Gme
Mieclon
Sehacig
Newenagers
Tie
Hope
Ory
Echyis
Laparty
Ifert
Mies Norage
Explosions injure twenty five at U S Army arsenal
Reports from New Brunswick indicate four blasts at the United States Army arsenal near here injured twenty five people and prompted security actions. Officials say conditions are being assessed as investigators review arson suspicions.
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New Brunawich
N. d
High living costs and wheat shortages spark Senate debate
The Associated Press reports Chicago bakers raised prices by 3 to 5 cents amid labor and ingredient costs. Senators Gronna, McCumber, Pittman and Sherman discuss causes, including government policy, profiteering, and wages. A world wheat shortage forecast by Gronna contrasts with figures on price manipulation and distribution costs, urging government action to halt rising costs.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Waahlagiva
United States
Smith
Caroline
Senate
Congress
Gronne
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Gronna
Europe
Hoover
Kirby
Arkansas
McCumber
Pittman
Nevada
Wilson
Aaid Pittman
Sherman
Smoot
Reed
Pageant on Thames commemorates British fleet mobilization
London marks the fifth anniversary of the British fleet mobilization with a naval pageant on the Thames. Tower Bridge serves as a ceremonial point for the event, recalling historic royal milestones and national pride as thousands gather along the river.
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Associated Press
London
Thames
Ing
Tower Bridge
Dave
Boate
Wrerges
Mary
Wiliam
Surplus Clothing Market Plans Outlined
Washington army surplus clothing and equipment may be marketed along with surplus foods if plans succeed. Secretary Becker told reporters that about 17,009,000 dollars in underclothes and 9,560,000 dollars in blankets could be sold.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Beker
High cost of living fuels broad political fight
Special to The Northwesters argues Wilson should push Congress to cut living costs amid a looming nationwide strike by road shopmen. It claims packers exploit credit and market power to keep prices high, urging decisive action while noting investigations show abuses, and warning of radical backlash if prices stay high.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
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