Baker records war profiteering orders amid postwar sales
The article cites testimony about King Philip Baker ordering Europe sales of a billion dollars in strategic goods to avoid influx to the United States. It notes surplus French sales for 1.426 billion cost sold for 60 million and Baker delaying U.S. sales worth 120 million until Congress acted. It also mentions a pledge not to sell 200 million cans of vegetables domestically and a separate Lost-In Powell watch ad with a $10 reward.
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Europe
Roy
United States
France
Baker
Repblican House
Senate
Quartermaster General
American Canners’ Association
Homestake Company to Suspend Dividends Amid Mine Fire
Homestake Mining Corporation will not pay dividends while flooding the mine to the sixth level to extinguish a raging fire. President Edward H. Clark notes progress as water nears the 1300 foot level and efforts continue to flood the workings to put out the blaze. The piece also mentions anticipated railway rate hikes and potential impacts on transportation costs.
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Edward H. Clark
Homestake Mining Copay
Times
Farmers Elevator Urges Alfalfa Seed Buyers to Prepare
Local grain handler stresses preparation before alfalfa seed sales, advising farmers to verify contracts and delivery arrangements, with emphasis on timely processing and pricing terms at the elevator.
Initiatory Organization Election Notice in Haakon County
A democratic primary election is announced to be held in precincts designated by party committeemen to elect one precinct committeeman and three party proposers. The voting period runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday November 11 1919 with Haakon County voters urged to participate.
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Haakon County
South Dakota
In Memory of Mrs Earl Rogers Funeral Poem
A memorial verse expresses grief for Mrs Earl Rogers from Hardingrove South Dakota. The poem laments her passing, hopes for reunion beyond death, and asks why loved ones must part. It closes with a hopeful note of a safe home and a future reunion. Carr ie E Blohm writes from Hardingrove SD.
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Carrie E. Blohm. Hardingrove, S. D
Examinations for Census Enumerators in South Dakota
Examinations will be held in county seats and Lead Hill City Edgemont Gregory Presho Mid Newell and Spearfish for the Third Congressional district on November 12 and 13. Final locations must be at the supervisor's office in White River by November. B. W. Witherspoon, Supervisor.
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Lead
Hill City
Edgemont
Gregory
Presho
Mid
Newell
Spearfish
So. Dakota
White River
South Dakota
Nov. Ltd
B. W. Witherspoon
An Agreeable Surprise and Dresses at Moore's Store Pierre
A reported remark from Mrs. James Brown praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief during a severe lung cold. Moore's Store of Pierre invites ladies and Haa kon county to inspect the largest dress line in central or western South Dakota with wedding gowns and prompt alterations by skilled staff.
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James Brown
Clark Mills
N. Y
Moore’s Store
Pierre
Philip
Haakon County
South Dakota
Eee Sons
Moores
Goode
Mexicans Slay Army Aviators in California Rescue Efforts
San Diego reports the deaths of Army aviators Lieutenants Cecil H. Connolly of San Diego and Frederic B. Waterhouse of Weiser Idaho, missing since August 21 and slain in Lower California. U S and Mexican authorities pursue the slayers from a Mexican sloop as bodies arrive aboard the destroyer Aaron Ward. Bratton notes messages on the plane reveal dire suffering and 19 days without food.
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San Diego
Calif
Cecil H. Connolly
Frederic B. Waterhouse
Weiser
Idaho
Lower California
Aaron Ward
Bahia Los Angeles
Gulf of Lower California
Yuma
Ariz
Slayers
R. 8. Bratton
United States
de Haviland
Connolly
Waterhouse
Bratton
Theodore MacAuley
Gompers invites farmers to join in capital conference
Lal Capital Dee Washington October 27 The American Federation of Labor extends an invitation to large farmers organizations with headquarters here to participate with labor leaders in a general conference on December 13 The announcement came from Samuel Gompers president of the AFL after a meeting with the executive council farm representatives and leaders of four big railroad brotherhoods
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Lal Capital Dee
Washinton
America Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor Erecttive Council
Troops Deployed in Knoxville Over Streetcar Strike Clashes
Knoxville dispatch reports two battalions of the Fourth Tennessee infantry ordered to mobilise to preserve order after a day of clashes tied to streetcar resumption with non union crews. Governor Roberts of Nashville contemplates US cavalry intervention. Four strike breakers and two citizens were lightly injured. one patrolman suspended pending inquiry.
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Richa
Knoxville
Fourth Tennessee Infantry
Roberts
Nashville
United States Cavalry
Fort Ogiethorpe
Vote for General Strike Hits Gotham Harbor Tie Up
New York October 27. Efforts to end the harbor tie up suffered a setback as longshoremen from about 24 locals of the International Longshoremen's union voted in favor of a general strike in the port of New York to take effect immediately.
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Gotham Harbor
New York
International Longshoremen’s Union
Bandits Release Jenkins After Kidnaping in Mexico
Hanford California reports William C. Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla who was kidnapped for $150,000 ransom has been freed by bandits according to his father. In New York authorities claim to have evidence that an attempt to frame him is underway.
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Hanford
Calif
William C. Jenkins
Aelican
Puebla
Mexico
Wilson denounces coal strike as unlawful and vows action
President Wilson with cabinet backing faults the planned November 1 strike by United Mine Workers as unjustifiable and illegal. He orders recall of strike orders and pledges enforcement of law to protect the nation’s interests, stating the government will investigate facts and pursue orderly action.
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Washington
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
United States Fuel Administration
General Weed to Keep Troops at Gary Indefinitely
In Chicago district developments on the steel strike, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood ordered federal troops to remain at Gary Indiana indefinitely. He warned that removing troops could trigger renewed outbreaks by radical strike sympathizers, signaling no withdrawal in the near term.
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General Weed
Gary
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Ind
Lenine Captured by Bolshevik Forces Reported
Honolulu dispatch states Nikolai Lenine Bolshevik premier of Russia has been captured by anth Bolshevik forces per a wireless message picked up by the Japanese ship Tenyo Maru in harbor. No further details are given. Sweden Recognizes Czecho Slovaks. Stockholm reports Sweden will recognize the independence of the Czecho-Slovak republic.
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Bald
Honolulu
Nikolai Lenine
Russia
Lenine
Sweden
Stockholm
Strikers Ignore Ultimatum In Chicago Strike
In Chicago on October 23, strikers disregarded the issued ultimatum that those who did not return to work would not be rehired. A few did return, but overall numbers remained steady. Steel mill officials reiterated their stance as the strike continued.
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Chicago
Stesmilla
Unlon
Unlikely Reunion on Train Between Father and Son
Fred Tisdale, after 13 years in Iowa, traveled by train to visit his sister Mrs. William Miles. He rode beside his father without revealing his identity, sharing the journey to Deadwood. Only upon arrival did the father realize the passenger was his son as they headed toward the Miles home.
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Fred Tisdale
Iowa
William Miles
Iwood
Deadwood
Mr. Miles
Miles Home
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