Miners Idle as Insurgent Strike Halts Anthracite
Wilkesbarre and Scranton Pa reports show seventy one thousand miners idle as insurgent leaders protest the Wilson commission award. Forty five collieries closed and output cut 50 percent in many districts. State troopers kept reserve forces ready amid a scale committee meeting to finalize acceptance of the award.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
T Rike
United Mine Workers
Amer
Seo
Independent
United Press
Wilson
Tackawanna
Lucerne
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Phrmouth
Hazleton
Scranton
Anthracite Coal Commission
Seale Committee
Oerators
German Foreign Minister Rejects Cooperation With Bolsheviks
Dr Walter Simons, addressing the Reichstag foreign affairs committee, said Germany was urged to join with the Bolsheviks against the western powers to break Versailles bonds but rejected it after reflection. He warned such cooperation would plunge Germany into war and worsen Bolshevik threats. He noted no power at war with Soviet Russia could count on Germany's support.
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Reichstag
Associated Press
Bern
Walter Simons
Versailes
Germany
Simons
Soviet
Russia
Forsen
Whites and Negroes in Pitched Battle at Pier
More than 2,000 white and Negro longshoremen battled at Pier 30 North River drawing large police reserves. Several wounded were taken to hospitals after tensions rose when 13 000 white workers arrived to find 50 Negroes unloading a vessel.
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Associated Press
New Y York
Pier 30
North River
Ting Jeaders
Southern Pacific Steamship Pier
Oil Firms Face Mexican Tax Hike Says State Dept
By Associated Press reports from Mexico City indicate export taxes for American oil companies for May to June persist in dispute with the Mexican government. A further tax increase is expected to be enacted soon, the State Department said.
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Associated Press
Weellington
D. C
State Department
Mexico City
Turkey to Send Minister to Vatican for First Islamic Courtesy
Constantinople Turkey will send a minister to the Vatican announced today marking the first official Islam contact with Christendom. The move, on the sultan's initiative, is a gesture of gratitude to the pope and will await Vatican reception prior to departure.
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Turkey
Vatican
Constantinople
Miners Readies to Sign Terms of Anthracite Award
Union leaders are ready to sign the coal commission award as Hazelton and Scranton committees meet to codify the two year contract. Back pay totaling 78 million dollars dating from April 1 is in question as idle miners protest the award while operators seek assurances of resumed production for winter demand.
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Coal Commissons
Scranton
Coal Commission
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Wor
Advisory Committee Named By State Industrial Commission
Madison The industrial commission announced an advisory committee on school lighting. Members include A B Cook, John Callahan, William Kittle, Thomas Lloyd Jones, M A Bussewitz, L D Roberts, Philip Kolb, W M Trruce, F A Vaughn, G J Degelleke, Dr Nelson M Black, a state federation representative, and John A Poeveler. The group will prepare a school lighting code.
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State Industrial Commission
United Press
Madison
Industrial Commission Today
A. B. Cook
State Department of Public Instruction
John Callahan
State Board of Vocational Education
William Kittle
Board of Normal School Regents
Thomas ‘Lloyd’ Jones
University of Wisconsin
M. A. Bussewitz
State Teachers’ Association
L D. Roberts
Shawano
County Superintendents’ Association
Philip Kolb
Wauwautosa
City
W. M. Trruce
American School Buard Journal
Milwaukee
F. A. Vaughn
School of Engineering
Ociety
G. J. Degelleke
Wisconsin
American Institute of Architects
Lord Mayor MacSwiney May Live Another Week
United Press reports renewed hope as doctors consider lengthened survival for Lord Mayor MacSwiney during his hunger strike in Pixton prison. At twenty days, his condition remained unchanged though he shaved yesterday. His wife was away from the bedside for the first time this week. government officials reiterated there would be no release.
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United Press
London
MacSwiney
Pixton
Dublin
Greenwood
MURDER PLOT LINKED TO RHODES SLAYING IN CHICAGO
United Press reports police linked the murder of Howard B. Rhodes to a deliberate plot. L. H. Merriam, father in law to Rhodes, was questioned after Rhodes was shot in his home a month earlier. Authorities seek two men nearby at the time and plan renewed questioning of Mrs Gladys Virginia Jacobson.
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United Press
Chicago
Howard B. Rhodes
Arrgoods
Mre
Gladys Virginia Jacobson
L. H. Merriam
Rhodes
Hoyne
Jacobson
Typhoon Strikes Philippines Damages Cavite Navy Yard
A typhoon centered on the Philippines damaged the Cavite navy station and drove a United States Shipping Board steamer ashore near Manila while oil cargo from Standard Oil was involved. No loss of life reported. dispatches from Honolulu note the Eastern Marina among the ships affected.
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United Press
Honolulu
Philippines
United States Shipping Board
New York
Standard Oil Company
Manila
United States Navy
Cavite
Marina
Autocratic Wilson criticized in Ogdensburg address
Henry Lane Wilson former ambassador to Mexico described President Wilson as an autocrat of secretive methods in a Republican meeting speech at Ogdensburg New York. He blamed Wilson for internationalism, secrecy and waste and condemned the league covenant while praising a non treaty path to world peace.
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Associated Press
Ogdensburg
Wilson
Henry Lane Wilson
Indianapala
Mexico
San Franasco
French Lick
Cox
Canossa
America
Hijah
Elisha
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyl
Hayti
Santo Domingo
Traly
France
Great Britain
China
Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
United States Senate
Novodies
Himelf
Japan
Shantung
Wison
League of Nations
Senate
Harding
Congress
Germany
Association of Independent Nations
Gold in Ireland discoveries by American engineers near Orse leap
London report from an Athton dispatch states American mining engineers found gold deposits in the hills near Orse leap county Westmeath Ireland. The find is described as promising and could impact local mining prospects and economic activity in the region. Further verification and details were not immediately available.
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Associated Press
London
Athton
Orseleap County
Westmeath
Ireland
Farmers Veto Plan To Take Elevators Across Nation
The national board of farm organizations voted disapproval of a resolution to unite farmers over 2,500 cooperative elevators and form a fundamental Wheat pool. A committee will seek Governor Cox views on agricultural problems and meet Senator Harding at Marion on Friday.
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United Press
Columbus
National Board of Farm Organizations
Sa Board
Cox
Harding
Marion
To Hear Cox Proof Tuesday In Slush Fund inquiry
The Senate investigative committee, meeting in Chicago, will hear Floyd Moore and other witnesses next Tuesday Sept 7. Moore says he can prove a 15 million campaign fund plan and that Republican leaders announced a 14 million fundraising goal. Poindexter and Henke testified on campaign finances and overhead expenses as the panel debated calling more witnesses.
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Associated Pressage
Senate Committee
Falmund Moore
Ohio
Cox
Kenyon
Chicago
Moore
Men Ther
Tinsley
Poindenter
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Republican Senatorial Committee
Herman F. Henke
National Young Men's Republican League
Poindexter
Reed
Hte -Clntres
Ane
L. C. Martin
United Press
Senae
Truman Newyo
E. H. Moore
Department of Justice
Henry M. Blair
Fred W. Upham
Republican National Committee
Republicans
Blair
Atlanta
Upham
Georgia
Iam
Harding
Senator Spenser
Missouri
Edge
Reid
Flomerene
Stoore
Oon Moore
Quake in Italy Strikes Without Victims Reported
An earthquake in Italy caused a lasting tremor but with no reported victims. The shallow quake rattled structures and alarms as residents assessed damage and officials urged caution. Local authorities coordinated inspections and disaster readiness measures in the aftermath.
Price Increase in Newsprint Rolled Paper
International Paper announces a $15 per ton rise in newsprint prices for the fourth quarter. The new price is $130 per ton for roll newsprint in covered mills, with contract prices adjusted quarterly.
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United Press
New York
International Paper Company
Meneresse
International
Poles Recall Peace Delegates Move to Riga or Neutral Site
Warsaw reports recall of Polish and Soviet negotiators from Minsk to Warsaw with plans to move to Riga or another neutral location for continued talks. Polish foreign minister Lefinite counter proposals aim to set weeks of bargaining on reparations and disarmament while insisting on national control of key railway lines. Armenian government rejects Bolshevik request to shift talks from Moscow, citing disrupted communications and unclear negotiations.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Tke
Minsk
Minsk Wriday
Rix
Pence Sapieha
George Tchitcherin
Rica
Levin
Prince Sapleha
Riga
Moscow
Ras
Ve Suplehu
Poland
Veterans Parade Demonstrates for Colonel Seaman in Milwaukee
In Mullimukee Wisconsin five hundred service men in tin hats overseas hats and nurses and war mothers marched with banners. A 36 piece band led a crowd of cheering citizens in support of Col Gilbert E Seaman. Gov Philipp spoke at the Citizens Seaman rally after the parade wound through the business district.
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Seaman
Milwaukee
Mullimukee
Wisconsin
Gilbert E. Seaman
Feaman
Tianker
Seaman civ
E. L. Philipp
Vigorone
Washington State Gains Only 18.8 Percent
The Associated Press reports Washington state’s population rose only 18.8 percent in the last decade, a growth rate the smallest in state history. The 1910 census lists a total population of 1,356,316, up 234,226 people, ranking Washington thirtieth, behind Connecticut at thirty‑one.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington State
Census Bureau
Washington
Connecticut
Senator Harding Tribute At Marion Baseball Event
Senator Harding praised teamwork and national unity during an exhibition by Cubs players in Marion. He urged team play in government, warned against one man rule, and linked patriotism to baseball. He also spoke to teachers about education pay and described a nationwide education crisis.
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Marion
C.pultig
Senator Harding
Senarter Harding
Cub Pkisers
Dnerher
Cormittes
Iaw
Nul
Knox
Pennsylvania
Cubs
Blairding
Nll
Dimond
Bopaya Vou
Piardiss
America
Iam
Paris
United States
Senate
Jtarding
Iman
Warman
France Signs Trade Treaty With Hungary
The Associated Press reports France and Hungry sign a trade treaty to protect naval traffic in case of military necessity. The accord does not prejudice France’s agreements with other states. France will not accept German ambassador credentials until reparations for a Breslau consulate attack are addressed.
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France
Hungary
Mafin
Fuge Slavia
Caecho-Slovakia
New Spanish Ministry Takes Oath of Office
Madrid reports members of the new Spanish ministry took the oath of office today and held their first meeting. The premier outlined the government program focusing on easing industrial difficulties and coordinating food supplies.
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Associated Press Madrid
Acces Torauion
Women to do their own work, says Chicago educator
United Press reports Miss Jennie Millsrow, supervisor of household arts, predicts the day when every woman will act as her own hired girl. The housekeeping Wagner says the hired girl is fading, and every housewife should be proficient. High schools will teach essential housekeeping to benefit the whole family.
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United Press
Chicago
Jennie MilSrow
Snow
Wagner
Guarantee to Railways Boosts Public Debt Figures
Treasury figures show Federal guarantee of railway earnings raised the public debt by about 101.7 million dollars in August. Net debt rose as treasury records indicate nearly 160 million dollars advanced to carriers against mobilization deficits. Final accounting for the six months of the guarantee may alter these totals and drain continues for months. Redemption of about 2.5 million in Liberty bonds occurred in the last thirty days, including 1.5 million from the third loan.
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Treasury D Department
Dy Ap
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Cox vows to appoint dirt farmers to federal posts
Governor Cox in Columbus says if elected president he would appoint dirt farmers to key roles including the secretary of agriculture and members of the federal reserve and regional boards. He argues for broader farmer representation in government and champions cooperative buying plus regulated cold storage.
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Cox
Associated Prosos Columbus
Secretary of’ Agriculture
Federal
Reserve
Boards
Tablet Commission
Interstate commMmerce Commission
National Board of Farm Organizations
Federal Reserve Board
Brooklyn Transit Strike Faces Deadlock and Violence
New York report shows Brooklyn Rapid Transit employees and 4000 strike breakers entrenched in bitter deadlock. At 9 am 127 subway and elevated trains, 439 coaches, 149 trolleys operated. Buses armored cars moved with police escort amid attempts to halt surface transit in the borough.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Rapid Trasit Company
United Reesn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Tennessee House Votes to Furnish Governor Transcripts
Nashville Associated Press report says Tennessee House adopted 43 to 362 motion to furnish the governor with sworn transcript of the action taken Tuesday on concurring in the suffrage amendment resolution. The motion includes a request that the governor certify the transcript to the secretary of state in Washington.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
House
Secretary of State
Washington
Dry Officials Troubled by Persistent Prohibition Enforcement
Special to The Northwestes from Washington D C notes ongoing federal prohibition enforcement difficulties. Moonshine and illicit stills persist nationwide, while some advocate allowing small quantities of light wines and beer. Debate remains between strict enforcement and liberalization amid calls for personal liberty and civic duty.
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Northwestes
Washington, BD. C
Congress
Zamora Seeks $100000 Ransom for American Pilot
Mexican bandit Pedro Zamora holding Charles Hosle an American citizen kidnapped at Cue, state of Talisco on August 20. Hosle, later released, arrived in Guadalajara seeking 100000 pesos for his release. Gardiner, another American, and J Johnson a British subject remain captive. Zamora’s forces were defeated at Rancho Divisdero by government troops.
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United Press
Mexico City
Charles Hosle
Pedro Zamora
Cue
Rancho Divisdero
Zamora
Second Woman Fails To Swim The Channel
For a second time a woman attempted to swim the English channel but failed. Mrs Arthur Hamilton, daughter of the late Sir Charles and Lady Farleuninghame, started from St Margarets Bay with Cape Gris Nez near Calais as the objective. This morning she was forced to abandon the attempt near the South Goodwins. Mrs Hamilton had been the first woman to make the trial since Annette Kellerman fifteen years ago.
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Associated Press
Lamdon
English Channel
Arthur Hamilton
Sir Charles
Farle Uninghame
St Mar-garets Bay
Cape Gri
Nez
Calais
Goodwin
Hamilton
Annette Kellerman
Wisconsin Weather Quiet and Cool Through Night
The forecast calls for fair skies and continued cool conditions tonight with mainly clear to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures remain mild with a gentle breeze and no precipitation expected.
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