Aerial Mail Pilots Strike Hits New York Today
A strike among aerial mail pilots began in New York as pilots refused to fly in protest of two colleagues discharged for fog related refusals. Postoffice officials claimed no information was released and noted 15 accidents since July with ten planes demolished and two pilots killed.
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Washington
New York
Postoffice Department
Chicago
Bellefonte
Postoffice
Belmont Park
L. 1
Leon Smith
Hamilton Lee
Praeger
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Cleveland
Post Office Department
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Eastern Postal Division
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Chicago Postoffice
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British Trade Policy Yet To Take Effect
The Associated Press reports that Britain’s trade policy is not yet effective, with plans forming to meet the situation. Striking pilots believe allies in Cleveland Chicago and Bellefonte may join. London says Parliament will not enact new measures to empower the government to use strike breakers. Premier Lloyd George notes that expiring September trade restrictions should be extended. The pilots cite plane speed and safety gaps as major grievances, arguing a safer aircraft could have prevented many postal carrier accidents.
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Chicago
Bellefonte
Associated Press
London
Ment
Lloyd George
Congress urged to fund fight against influenza scourge
United Press reports Congress should immediately appropriate funds for influenza research and prevention. Leaders Fess Harding push measures to allocate about 1.56 million dollars to combat the disease, citing epidemic deaths and huge economic losses. Medical experts warn recurrence looms unless cures are found, urging rapid action, study of disease origins, and development of anti-toxin.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Enza
Fess
Ohio
Lee
House
Harding
American Sedcal Association
Fesse
P. Geier
Amerian Medical Association
Geier
Chicago
George H. Simmons
American Medical Association
Simmon
Rich
Rosenow
Rochester
Minn
E. C. Rosenow
Mayo Brothers Foundation
Minnesota
Europe
Wilson outlines reasons for Siberian expedition and railway protection
President Wilson told the Senate the American military expedition to Siberia exists mainly to protect and operate the Trans Siberian railway and to provide relief by delivering food clothing and supplies. He said troops will stay as long as needed to safeguard the railroad under John F Stevens and that the operation is by agreement with Japan and not to interfere with Russian sovereignty.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
Litera
Siberia
John F. Stevens
Japan
Democrats of Iowa plan warm campaign
Des Moines staff reports Democrats of Iowa intend a vigorous campaign to shift Iowa from Republican ranks in upcoming state and national efforts. About one hundred attendees with national figures including Homer Cummings chaired meetings to assess what the party offers.
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Iowa
Br Associa Pros
Des Moines
Cummings
Commine
Potatoes Seen Rising Prices Across Wisconsin
Madison reports a dire forecast with potatoes expected to retail at 2.50 to 3 dollars per bushel. State Treasurer Henry Johnson, recently from a farm visit in Oconto County, predicts a shortage after touring the northern potato country.
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Madison
Henry Johnson
Oconto County
Firerace claims two dead as four remain missing in Manchester
A blaze destroyed two tenement houses in Manchester, New Hampshire, leaving two people dead and four others listed as missing. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began tracing the cause and accounting for all residents.
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Associated Press
Manchester, N. H
Elkhorn Woman Dies Electric Shock At Home
An Elkhorn woman died after an electrocution in her home shortly after returning from a band concert with her four children and husband. Investigators say the switch she tried to turn on was connected to an electric street lamp, and a scream preceded her collapse.
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Tasted Press
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Two nominations sent to Senate in 1920 presidential push
President Wilson forwards two nominations to the Senate. William N. Steward, Michigan, is nominated as assistant director of the census. The nominations include a states attorney for the South Dakota district.
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Senate
Wilson
Doux Falls
S. D
Ed Sates
South Dakota
Willam N. Steward
Michigan
Jrew
Germans Debate Free Trade to Curb Monopolies
A dispatch from Weimar reports the German naval parliament debated an interpellation on economic policy. Several speakers urged adopting free trade to curb monopolies and improve German exchanges, signaling a shift in stance within the assembly.
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Gask
Haras
Aispatch
Weimar
Peace Treaty Fight Intensifies In U S Senate
United Press from Washington reports President Wilson shifts toward Congress as Lodge pushes a British French American defensive pact. White House rebuffs delay, senate plans pressure actions. Spencer, early to learn Taft reservations, may be pivotal in White House talks.
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Washington
Mm. Wilson
Congress
Lodge
Senate
Sskigg Wilen
White House
Capitol
Spencer
Taft
British Coal Strike Ends After Government Settlement
An associate press report states that about a quarter of a million miners will end their strike after government officials and the miners federation reached an agreement. The deal follows talks led by Premier Lloyd George and coal cabinet members, with new rate terms offered after disputes over the Sankey award. The settlement comes as industries and transportation faced paralysis due to coal shortages.
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Associate Press
Loudon
Toda
Lford George
Miners Federation
United Press
Lanudon
Teferation
Linva George
Eldustry IX Peril
Treaty with Colombia Receives Senate Hurdle Lifted
Republican leaders plan to set aside the peace treaty briefly to consider a Colombia damages pact. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led by Chairman Lodge, will take up the treaty next week with aim of immediate ratification after revising the clause about regrets. Secretary Lansing and the American minister urged swift action.
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Washington, D
United States
Colombia
Panama
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
State Department
Tadge
Polk
Axo
Lansing
Specters and Goblins in Peace Treaty Debate
United Press reports Senator Smith condemning senate opposition to ratifying the league of nations covenant as a sham of civilization. He denounces partisan fears that invoke specters and goblins to frighten the public and warns against sacrificing peace and prosperity or altering the constitution.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Arizona
Smith
Mexicans Move to Catch Tamest Bandits Details
Associated Press reports Mexican authorities at Tampico act on President Iranza’s orders to pursue bandits who looted a boat of the USS Cheyenne in the Tampico river. Commander E P Finier cites a conciliatory Mexican attitude and urges safeguards for American life and property.
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Washington, D. C
Iranza
Tampico
Upa
Ne TS. S. Cheyenne
Tamesi Rier
Navy Department
E. P
Sonz
Carranza
May Form Banks for Foreign Trade
Washington reports Senate and currency committees favor forming banks to support foreign trade under Federal Reserve Board supervision. The plan requires control by American interests and would extend credit to foreign concerns to finance purchases of American goods.
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Amer ‘Ers
Edge
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United
Protective Law Pledged By Government Leader
London July 24 reports that the government will protect the people from disorder as Andrew Bonar law vowed action when asked about labor unrest and police summonses issued amid strikes.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar
Railways Admit Only Denatured Beer
Officials stated rail transport would accept only denatured beer and would reject other parcels and valuables. The brief notice describes procedures and possible penalties for noncompliant shipments, reflecting transport restrictions and enforcement measures.
Will Lift Buying Ways of the Big Packers
United press notes a feral trade roma addressing a national issue amid a Senate inquiry. A trade commission proposal emerged, aiming to adjust buying practices by large meatpackers as part of a broader economic policy.
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Trade Commission
Surplus Stock Inquiry Reopened by House Committee
Members of the house war Agaeling committee today push to reopen the inquiry into the surplus food stock held by the War department. They say information they obtained does not justify the plan to allow TonseMera to purchase. Chairmen Graham agreed to convene a meeting to consider the request.
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House War Agaeling
War Department
Graham
Tate
Fire destroys multiple businesses in Edgerton alley blaze
A blow torch left burning caused an early morning fire in Edgerton that damaged 85 000. The blaze destroyed three business houses and a garage housing thirty interne jilee.
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United Press
Wilson Delays France Pact Submission to Senate
President Wilson will not present the Anglo French American defensive pact to the Senate until after his national tour. He plans an explanatory address to the Senate when the treaty is submitted and studies peace negotiation papers. Conference with Senators Sperrer Warren and Spencer is ongoing as plans for a summer Westward trip remain tentative.
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Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Lansing
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League of Nations
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Sperrer
Teday
Warre
Oming
Wetter
New York Marine Workers Strike To Be Settled Soon
Announcement of the settlement of the New York marine workers strike was expected this week. Vice chairman Raymond B Stevens said conferences with shipowners and mariners’ representatives had already taken place, signaling a practical move toward a compromise.
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New York
Marine Workers
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Raymond B Stevens
United States Chmping Board
Mondas
Alre
Iseamen
Agers
Troops Stay in Washington Over Sunday
Military units will remain in Washington over Sunday as officials and police keep watch for any flare up after two quiet nights. The move aims to prevent new outbreaks and ensure security in the capital.
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United Preas
Trops
Hare
Heck
Tedey
Beyer
Double Shooting Near Boscobel Inspires Tragic Inquiry
In Boscobel Wisconsin 35 year old Edward Barnhardt shot his employer Theodore Chezik at the Chenk farm and then shot himself dying. Chezik was wounded badly his arm amputated and is in hospital. Barnhardt is believed insane and the incident occurred as the Chezik family prepared to drive to a neighbor.
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United Press
Boscobel
Wis
Edward Barmbard
Theodore Cheziz
Boscobel Hospital
Chenk Farm
Chezik
Barnhardt
Chestk
Pulp Wood Protection Law Proposed in 1919 Wisconsin
Wisconsin contemplates a new pulp wood supervision office to settle disputes between shippers and mills. The bill assigns a governor appointed supervisor with sealed car lot pulp wood inspections, official sealers from buyer crews, quarterly reports, and a 2360 dollar annual salary plus assistant sealers. Eugene Taylor of Ashland is nominated for the post, awaiting senate action.
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Madieen
Senate
Eugene Taylor
Ashland
Appleton
Ose
Wisconsin
Relief From Forest Fires In Michigan Peninsula
Relief from forest fires spreads across the Michigan Peninsula as fires threaten summer resorts and dry woods. Reports say the danger is lessening with several dwellings destroyed and evacuation efforts continuing. The Ephraim area, thirty miles north, suffered fire bucket brigades and notable timber loss before conditions eased. In the West, forest fires in western Montana and Idaho show improvement after a cooling shower reduced fire danger.
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Michigan Peninsula
Associated Press
Fecanaba, Mich
Serigu
Taoer
Ephriam
Badger Treasury Boosted by Telegraph Payment
Madison Wisconsin's treasury was enhanced 21276.37 today by the Western Union Telegraph company. State Treasurer Henry Johnson's office received the check in payment of half the assessment on Wisconsin property for 1919. The other half is due November 1.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Henry Johnson
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Army Air Service In Limbo Faces Fresh Public Pressure
Washington letters report widespread protests from citizens and lawmakers demanding continued development of the Army Air Service. House members resist criticism while Secretary Baker urges adequate funding and warns the committee over cuts threaten rapid demobilization and aviation growth. The Senate hints it may permit expansion if the House supports a fuller program.
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Army Air Service
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Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
United States
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Air Service
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New York
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