President Seeks Earl Adjustment In Railroad Crisis
The president urges quick adjustment of railway rates and wages after a White House meeting with wage board members and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The move aims to realign the railroad situation to aid industrial revival, with emphasis on cooperation among the public, labor, and management groups.
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Barton
G. Wallace Hangar
Ben W. Hooper
Washington
Interstate Commerce Compileton
White House
Althhough
Dr. Harding
Whitehouse
Wage Board
Commission
Railway Labor Board
Cummins-Esch
Aley
Presiderts
Shtarry
Interstate Commere Commission
Interwate Commerce Commission
Gettis
Sotrethina
Railway rates and expenses unite public bodies for reform
He has pressed the issue of railways in broad terms arguing rates must fall for business to improve, while others say rates cannot drop without costs decreasing. He resolved to convene the two public bodies handling waxes and rates to encourage a strong lead in arranging an adjustment.
Totherhood Chiefs Wind Up Business Without Strike
Chicago outlined by United Press report that railroad brotherhood chiefs ended two weeks of talks without a strike order. A possible strike date of October 30 circulated unofficially, with 5 million trainmen and 16 unions involved ready to act under authorization, while wage issues and wartime standards shaped the dispute.
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Associated Press
Chicago—Railroad Brotherhood
Brotherhoods
Cleveland
Howe
W. G. Lee
Fivo
Lee
Jr. Tee
Ltter
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Switchmen’s Union of Northamerical International Association of Machinists
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Alliance
Brotherhood of Railway and
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen of America
United Brotherhood of
Order of
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Internatonal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Bosternmakers
Fron
Amerca
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Divorces in Suit as Racine Woman Counters
John W. Owen, for the Met district attorney, sues to annul his marriage to Jane Owen Mozaminee of Michigan claiming the union invalid due to insufficient time after her Chicago divorce. Jane Owen counters for divorce alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment, asserting Owen left her in St Petersburg Florida last May. She is a prominent Racine figure, former chairman of the Women’s Liberty loan campaign, and Racine Women’s Club member.
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United Press
Racine
Wis
John W. Owen
Met
Jane Owen
Mich
Ilegal
Fred Marscon
Chicago
Owen
St Petersburg
Fla
Libel Suit V3 Thrown Out by Chicago Judge
City of Chicago’s 10 million libel action against The Chicago Tribune, for alleging the city’s bankruptcy and damaged credit, was dismissed by Circuit Court Judge Harry M. Fisher. The ruling held no cause of action existed and praised free press principles, noting English precedents were not controlling and that libel laws apply mainly to private individuals or corporations.
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Cumed Press
Brough
Chicago
Fisher
Fischer
Manchester
England
Bngtish Municipalitees
Wubhe
Righ
Hbel
Baseball Death Strikes Student During Game
John Sloan, 16, of Linten Indiana died after a baseball fouled off his own bat struck him in the head during a school game. The tragedy occurred on the field as players and officials responded to the injury and authorities investigated the incident.
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Linten
Ind
John Sloan
Armaments Conference News and Prayer Day Spotlight
United Press reports steady attention on the arms conference as Lloyd George may depart for Washington on November 5 with talks focused on extending visit plans. Paris suggests Shand aims to extend the lim it, while Briand’s fate is unsettled in France and Rome notes Tanly’s delegation size. A national Day of Special Prayer is set for November 6 with a church education push for real armament reduction and services nationwide.
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Charles McCann
United Press
Oe Lonikite
Lloyd George
Washington
Paris
Premios Shand
Menca
Chamber of Deputives
Briand
England
Rome
Tanly
Associated Frees
Washington, D. C
Federal Council of the Churches of Christian America Today
Aso
Women in North Dakota recall campaign details
Women participate in a North Dakota recall effort with independents and Nonpartisans scheduling speakers. The Nonpartisan League headquarters announce daily platform talks by two women, including labor worker Margaret Heat and Kate Greg, president of the ta Nonpartisan league. They aim to recall General Wiam Lomke and Commissioner John Hagen and seek election of men and passage of aligned laws.
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North Dakota
League
Tom of
Eatht
Margaret Heat
Kate Greg
Heane Women’s Stat Ar
Trimmey
Wiam Lomke
Agricult
New Acting President for Kansas District
The acting head of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers of America is expected to arrive to assume charge on Monday. A Pennsylvania official is reportedly slated to come, as President Lewis of the international organization plans.
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Ev Aformated
Pittsbarz
Ras
Kansas
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
International Organic Stems
Pennsylvania
US May Mediate Shantung Controversy
The United States may mediate the Shantung dispute between Japan and China. A Japanese envoy has informally approached Secretary of State Hughes about mediation, which would likely be accepted if requested. Mediation would use U S influence to help reach a settlement without the United States taking a final arbitration role.
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A. L. Brassford
United Press State
Washington, D. C
America
Japan
United States
Ammwassagor Sniuenara
Hughes
Shantung
Az & Settlement
Tommy O'Connor Sentenced to Hang on December 15
United Press reports Tommy O Connor, kinman, convicted of murdering Police officer Patrick ONeill, was sentenced to hang on December 15 after Justice Scanlan of the criminal court overruled a motion for a new trial. Redwood City California context also notes William Hightower was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Rev Father Heeher. A new trial was denied.
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United Press
Chicago
Tommy O Conner
Kinman
Patrick O'Neill
Chis Justice
Scanlan
Criminal Court
Hightower
Redwood City
Calif Wiliam
Oshkosh Firm Sued in Federal Court for Funds Due
The American refining company sues Oshkosh firm in the federal court of Wisconsin seeking to recover 152 975 dollars for refined sugar contracted last year at 22 14 cents per pound. The suit alleges the defendant refused to accept and pay for 340 pounds of refined sugar under the contract.
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Oshkosh Company
Associated Press
Miwaukee
Heaper-Hayat Wat
Tern
Wieronsa
Ramazes
Potars Fed
Body of Boy Found Murdered by Missouri River
Sioux City report identifies the slain youth as C. F. Brackner, 16, of Meckling South Dakota. The body was found on the river banks. Father arrives to confirm identity and notes the boy left home in October with $45. No clue to the murder at this time.
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Sioux City
Missouri
C. F. Brackner
Meckling
S. D
Sioeux Crolara
Rail Executives Move Sparks Shock Across Washington
Washington observers react to railroad executives backing further wage cuts before any rate reductions. The stance, following a Chicago conference with labor leaders, alarms Congress and prompts fears of a government clash over a possible consolidation of wage boards with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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United Press
Washington
Omerl
Chicago
Harding
Interstate Commerce Commision
Cummins
Interstate Comerce
Congressium
Wage Cut Cases Delay by Labor Board
The labor board may approve or deny a wage cut after a suspension that lasts one to six months or longer depending on evidence and docket conditions. The board handles several hundred minor cases while major rules and working conditions disputes await. If wage cut hearings proceed they may not be decided before year’s start, amid expected mass evidence from unions and lengthy review.
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Labor Board For
Disastrous Paris Fire Marks Anniversary Night
A Paris Texas fire from last night swept through the business district and spread to two residential areas. It started in the dust section of Parte and was controlled by 4 am, with losses around one million dollars. Wire communications to Paris were cut during the blaze. The event coincided with Lemar county centennial celebrations ending with a pyrotechnic Paris burning.
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Associated Presa
Dallaa
Parte
Honey Grove
Paris
Pari
Texas
Lemar County
Heydler Calls For Nine-Game Series Change
New York President John Heydler of the National League urges adopting a nine game World Series format. He recalls public demand for the change and notes that a seven game series sometimes fails to reveal a team's full strength and story. He implies support from advisory council members despite reluctance to oppose Commissioner Landis.
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United Press New York
John Herdler
Landig
Landis
Br. Heydler
Eight fishing boats race for place in Nova Scotia event
Eight fishing smacks started a regatta near Wallfax Nova Scotia at 7:19 PM local time with the North Allan the likely leader as the schooner Elsie of Gloucester trailed closely. Canada Independence and Pity followed in a tightly bunched group amid a windward leeward crossing on the roughly 79 mile course.
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Ily Associated Press
Wallfax
N.S
Gloucester
Allanport
Canada
Aindsward
Leeward
Farmer-Labor Party Announces Candidates and Primary Plan
The Farmer-Labor Party releases its slate and intends to field candidates in upcoming primary and general elections. Party leaders disclosed plans at a meeting attended by supporters, with details on nominees and campaign strategy.
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Farmer-Labor Party
Aurora
Farmer-Labor
Bandits Rob Post Office In San Francisco Holdups
Police continued pursuit of two bandits who held up three San Francisco post office workers at gunpoint. The men escaped in a car after seizing a large amount said to be in registered and insured packages. Authorities sought to determine the value of the loot and recover the money.
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San Francis
Calif
German paper quits after forty years of publication
United Press reports Lois, Missouri based German daily Amerika will suspend publication on October 3 after forty years. Managing editor Arthur Preuss cites ongoing uphill field for German newspapers since the war, noting difficulties faced by the paper.
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United Press
Lois
Amerika
Arthur Preuss
One Idealist at Conference Tokugawa Stands Alone
United Press reports Washington disarmament talks shaped by national interests over humanity. Prince Tokugawa of Japan appears as the sole idealist among delegations, a democrat with potential to alter outcomes if allowed his freedom. Other leaders, including Balfour and Beland, favor guarded gains for their nations.
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Tr Mason Weitten
United Press
New York
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Prince Tokugawa
Japan
Keiki Tokugawa
Tokugawa
British and French Agree on Silesia Settlement
Paris reports that Britain and France are in firm agreement on accepting the League of Nations council recommendations for the upper Silesia settlement. A council of ambassadors may meet soon to formalize the plan and instruct German and Polish governments to implement the decision.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of the Teague of Nations
Council of Ambassadors
Caune
House votes against increased membership addition
The House, by a vote of 145 to 242, opposes increasing the U.S. House of Representatives size from 435 to 459 members amid census-related debate. The vote reflects opposition to expanding representation despite the census matter.
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Associated Prese
Washington, D. C
Reece
Svesel
Weather Notes and Forecast For the Week Ahead
The report outlines tonight clear skies and brief showers, with moderate wind and cooler temperatures. It predicts a generally fair afternoon with light clouds, then a warm trend tonight. Week forecasts call for cooler conditions early, with cloud cover and varied temperatures.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Congress
American Wholesale Co Association
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Order of Railway Telegraphers
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