Packers Food Administration Facts and Figures Show It
Francis J. Heney, FTC chief counsel, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee that Swift & Co. used dollar-a-year men in Hoover’s food administration. He named W F Price, H B Cone, and F S Brooks as Swift employees receiving high salaries while serving the government. Heney said Swift & Co. spent about a million dollars a month on advertising to sway newspapers and editors from publishing the FTC report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Agricultural Committee
Swift & Co
Heney
W. F Prie
Food Administration
White FC
Swift &O
Packers
Inter-Church World Movement Approved By Missions Groups
A religious combine to federate Protestant churches across North America was approved by the home missions council and the council of women for home missions with broad denomination representation. The movement aims to survey church fields at home and abroad to foster Christian democracy and plans a financial drive to support the world program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inter-Church World Movement of North America
Home Missions Council
Councl of Women For Home Missions
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Relief Fraly Cets arted ve repy
Fragmented OCR text appears as scrambled notes about treaties and figures. Named entities are unclear. readable bits mention Popa and Popa treaty and references to figures Wm Foy Pte and N41. The passage lacks coherent events or dates.
New York Movements Face Legal Pressure in Open Anti Bolshevik Tone
A fragment discusses agitation in the United States, noting promise of open change yet mentions police and official opposition. It suggests Bolshevik influence remains limited and that movement in New York is restrained within the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington -Hbol
United States
New York
Women jailed after White House protest burnings
Twenty two members of the Nations Women party were arrested for a demonstration in front of the White House during which they burned copies of President Wilsons' speeches. They were sentenced to five days in jail and announced plans to conduct a hunger strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Nations
Woemens
White House
Grocers See No Quick Drop in Food Prices
At the wholesale grocers association annual convention in New York the president warned that prices likely won’t return to prewar levels. He cited increased gold production as a key factor driving higher costs and a lasting change in the price landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
General Wood Orders Wosdd to Command Central Department
War department dispatch directs Major General Leonard Wosdd, formerly at Camp Funston Kansas, to proceed to Chicago and assume command of the Central department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Funston
Washington, D. C
Leonard Wosdd
Camp Funston
Kansas
Chicago
Central Department
War Department
Preachers to Benefit From United Presbyterian Budget Increase
New York reports the Presbyterian Church in the United States plans a 31 million dollar raise in its 1919 budget to increase pastor salaries. The move targets clergy considered adequately serving in the pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Labor Congress Backed Bold Plan for New Trials
Chicago delegates from almost every major union gathered at the National Labor Congress called by the International Workers' Defense League to push for new trials for Thomas J Mooney and Warren Billings serving life terms for a San Francisco parade bombing. Radicals clashed over seating as they pressed to participate in proceedings promising nationwide strikes and boycotts to win clemency and release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Union
Central Labor Organization
National Labor Congress
International Workers’ Defense League
Thomas J. Mooney
Warren Billings
San Francisco
IWW
Thomas J Woonesy
Edward B Nolan
Ifensive League
Inhor
Wilson May Tour United States Seeks Public Support
President Wilson considers a speaking tour of the United States after returning home to explain the Paris proceedings and gauge public support for his peace principles. He may visit many principalities and perhaps touch the Pacific coast before returning to Europe, aiming to bolster backing for the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wison
United States
Pacific Coast
Congress
Wilson
Europe
Exra
League of Nations
Tyre
Blieve
England
France
Italy
Three YMCA Workers Arrested in Paris on Defalcation Charge
In Paris three Young Men's Christian Association workers are under arrest for defalcation. The accused include a former Rochester chamber of commerce secretary, a Texas minister, and a former secretary of the sailors union in New York. Amount alleged up to 39930 dollars, most of which has been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C
Paris
Heath Sunday Washir or Procoses
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Heath Sunday and service details with unclear names and dates. Readable parts indicate a public service or observance with possible attendance notes but specifics are obscured.
Vragettes on Rampage Arrest in Protests
A disorderly protest in Wasusmitonm Aroth led to the arrest of seventeen women after demonstrators burned Guil-soaked wood bearing speeches by President Wilson. Police contained the scene while a street cleaner extinguished the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National Cemetery in France Approved for Military Burials
A bill to authorize land purchase in France for a military cemetery known as The American Field of Honor. Soldiers sailors and marines would be buried there for those whose relatives requested burial abroad. The bill was submitted to the chairman of the House Military Committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cemetery
France
Vent
House
Mility Committee
Immigration pause bill advances in House committee
Washington hearing on a Burnett of Alabama bill to bar all immigration for four years after a peace treaty. The measure was pushed by the House immigration committee as it begins consideration of the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Burnett
Alabama
Drive for Funds Aims to Support Sunday School Work
A campaign launched by the United Sunday Schools of the World seeks twenty million dollars to fund Sunday school outreach worldwide. Solicitation will continue for four years as the effort targets all regions and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicarpo
United Sunday Schools of the World
Strickers Are Riotous Kansas City Street Car Strike
Dynamite caps found in front of street cars and bullets fired through windows during a Kansas City street car strike. A dynamite cap was located in front of one car and dynamite placed before another amid riots at the city line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickers
Kansas City
Chinese president reappoints ministers after resignation
The Chinese president by Mashdar accepted the resignation of the cabinet but immediately reappointed the entire personnel of the old government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peijing
China
Mashdar
Cap
Demobilization notes and Nebraska wartime events
February notes cover National War Camp plans for demobilizing service flags, elections of Lincoln figures, Omaha automobile show plans, and multiple Nebraska county updates. Reports include demobilization dates, new monuments plans, highway work, and the spread of postwar civic efforts across towns and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National War Camp Community Service
Don L. Love
Lincoln
Nebraska Historical Society
Nebraskia City
Nevrasan
Nebraska
Red Cross
Statesmen weigh Bolshevism threat in Americas
The article reports concern among American public men over Bolshevist outbreaks in Argentina, Chile, and Peru and the need to address economic reconstruction to prevent spread. Lord Robert Cecil argues industrial unrest requires workers to become co partners in industry as the solution, warning wage hikes alone do not resolve root causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Argentina
Chile
Peru
United States
America
Robert Cecil
Great Britain
Europe
Russia
Scandinavian
Germany
Holland
South America
Spain
Lord Roberts
Conditions Bad in New York City Shows Harsh Living Costs
Ben Howe testifies at a hearing on harbor boatmen wages under the War Labor Board. He cites 20,000 city children under care, 216 percent of children under nourished, and 1 in 12 buried in Potter's Field in 1917. He says a family of five needs about 1,800 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ben Howe
Council For Defense
War Labor Board
New York City
Potter’s Field
Demonstration in Boston Calls for City Hall Action
Hundreds of unemployed and former army officers surged toward Boston City Hall demanding Mayor Peters presence. Police restrained the crowd as thousands gathered in shouts and cheers, with authorities forecasting potential unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peters
Michigan Must Act Again on Prohibition Ratification
Michigan faces a second vote on the national prohibition amendment after a substitution error voided the previous ratification. If Michigan re-ratifies, Missouri could become the thirty first state to approve the amendment, with Nebraska currently holding that status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Tate
Missouri
Nebraska
Women Get Strike Fever
The international ladies' garment workers' union with 35 000 city members authorized a strike if employers do not grant a 15 percent wage increase and a forty four hour work week. The strike vote showed 12721 in favor and 105 opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
German Souvenirs Plentiful Coblenz
German souvenirs abound in Coblenz where 60 000 to 70 000 German helmets abandoned by the withdrawal army are loaded for shipment to the United States as prizes for collectors. The shipment includes steel cavalry officers and Prussian guard helmets with fancy designs and spikes, highly sought by souvenir hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
United States
Million Died in Captivity Report Emerges
British repatriates report dire conditions for Russian prisoners in German and Austrian camps. Morning Post cites that of 2,000,000 Russian prisoners in central powers, about 1,000,000 died in captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morning Post
Germany
Austria
Discharged Officers Form Protective Association in New York
A group of former army officers forms the American soldiers and sailors protective association to aid released service members with money credit job assistance and travel home under a stated aim to combat Bolshevism among veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Protective Association
Resourceful Doughboy and His French Lesson
A Doughboy with strong French skills bonds with a French family, speaking three words, two of which are via ordinaire. He explains and teaches, gathering information for the United States and entertaining children, even sharing stories and teaching dice for small stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
United States
Suzanne
Grandpa
George Pattullo
Saturday Evening Post
Christmas Party Witty Exchange Aboard
A young Mrs. Robinson hosts her first Christmas party and handles hostess nerves as the dinner goes smoothly except for a new parlormaid Jane whose slow service and constant yawning irritate the hostess. Jane’s cheeky reply reveals she opened her mouth wide on purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robinson
Jane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoover
Meat Trust
Aris
Mfine
Heras
Raelief
Trades Unions Congress
Mooney
News of
Columbus
Lalcoumaty
Brainee
Omaha
Schayler Home Guards
Cotamiuy
SEC
Colfix County
Ted
Blue River
Barnestown
Townesville
George Wo Steimmeyer
Mass SD. Tirbhova
Anathans Gees
Nedtasha Auttolsts
Ste
Gisedine
8. D
South
Sto
Patriatic Societies
Chassett, Gabbon
Fit Cordell
Me Cook
Tlardin
Almas
Ok Sheldon
Sark Bo Urbkeva
Forma Wntechins
VAL Commissioners
Madison County
Nebraska Pollard Treveford Breeders Association
State Battlers
Farmers’ National Reconstruction
Cuu
Gustafson
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
Surprise
Fort Omaha
Bualluu
Wabush
Ateh- Iron
Wan
Lurenga
Board of
Wren
North Pharte
Nebraska Booth
Ty Serena
Dodge County
Cotemaisioner
Willian &. Ders
Woot Miler
Taner
Carroll Counts
Towa
Induenzga
Ms Counts
Garett Westerh Sug Company
Vath
Elnswood
STOC
Compaany
Wil
Pxmmwood
Syeatr
P Oh Murphy
Tecumseh
Kearney
Earty
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Association
AM Cates
Maaselie
Westffice Department
Dean WA. Burnett
University College of Agriculture
Delepairen
Reson
Praneis Wellird
Uncle Sam
Lanealn
Miles Ed. Mek Knight
McKnight
Rock Island
Norfolk
Gl Gyie
Nebraska Territorya Pioneers’ Association
Janvkes
Morrill
Pawnee County
Ted Cross
Lancaster County
Pga
Ahlig, Cascara
Quinine Oo
Batonic
Eurely
J.B. Proctor
Wooster
Ohio
Parker
Hielps
Fletcher
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!