10000 Men Will Walk Out Today In Rail Strike
Chicago reports 15000 workers in midwest join the walkout with 10000 on the Norfolk and Western line set for today. Union officials say service will worsen in days ahead as boilermakers join despite grand lodge opposition. Demands of 85 cents and 60 cents for mechanics and helpers cited. officials claim legality disputed.
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Chicago
Middle West
Norfolk & Western
Department of Justice
L. M. Hawver
Chicago District Council
Federated Railway Shopmen's Union
E. C. Chase
Boilermakers
National Agreement Committee
Railroad Administration
Washington
Chase
Hawver
Grand Lodge
Rail
R. H. Aishton
Northwest
Senator Thomas Attacks Railroad Threats as Treason
In a Senate address Senator Thomas of Colorado denounced railroad workers’ threats to strike and shut down transportation as almost treasonous. He warned wage demands and confiscation plans would ruin representative government and urged lawmakers to resist pressures amid a crisis seen as a test of democracy. He argued the nation must make democracy safe for the world and respect others’ liberty.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Senate
American Congress
Congress
Bolshevik Miners Awe American at Bellaire Mine
In Bellaire Ohio Aug 6 the Fort Pitt mine operated by Central Coal near Sunnyside faced violent unrest as more than 200 foreign strikers blocked American workers. Twenty armed deputies guarded the Americans after clashes over a six hour day and higher wages. Sheriff Osborne of Belmont County ordered measures including shoot to kill if needed as foreigners, now in the majority, clashed with local workers. Five miners with Bolshevik ties were identified but left the area.
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Bellaire
Ohio
Fort Pitt
Central Coal Company
Sunnyside
John W. Osborne
Belmont County
Osborne
London Welcomes Smuts Return From Abroad
Lieut Gen Jan Smuts of the Union of South Africa and a league of nations commission member returned to London to an enthusiastic reception. In replying to welcome addresses he warned that central Europe’s condition threatened civilization and urged a more human spirit among nations with the axiom to give freedom and self government, be generous and magnanimous.
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London
Jan Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
League of Nations Commission
Pershing Gives Cross To Two Missouri Men
The War Department announced that Gen Pershing awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to two Missouri men and other officers in the American Expeditionary Forces. Lieut Clifford H E Phillips Neola Towa Raymond Locke Clinton Mo Glenn Vaught Monett Mo
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Washington
War Department
Gen. Pershing
Liout
Clifford HE
Phillips
Neola
Towa
Raymond Locke
Clinton
Glenn Vaught
Monett
Rumanian Forces Enter Budapest Amid Tensions
Associated Press reports 30 000 Rumanian troops including infantry cavalry and artillery entered Budapest with trumpets. Gen Marghasou led the advance through Andrassy Street while Italian mission officer Romanelli relayed to Hungary the peace council’s orders to demobilize the Soviet army and maintain control of public buildings. Hostages reportedly taken with threats to shoot five for each Romanian killed as Serbian forces move from the south.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Marghasou
Andrassy
Col
Romanelli
Associated Preas
Paris
Hungary
Rumania
Berlin
Cotton Market Down $25 From Month Ago
New York reports ongoing sell off in cotton with Oct contracts down 3.08 at the open. Prices fell about seven dollars per bale from Monday’s close and roughly five cents per pound from last month’s peak, though rallies occurred as nervous sentiment persisted amid unsettled labor conditions and ample old crop supplies.
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New York
Germans Making Off With Zeppelin Near Berlin
Allied authorities in Paris were briefed by American headquarters in Coblenz on a German plan to destroy 24 Zeppelins near Berlin rather than surrender them. Parts of the airships may have been removed to protect secrets, and German handlers were said to seek permission to fly the Zeppelins to the United States to be sold.
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Associated Pross
Coblenz
Paris
Coblens
United States
Traction Hell to Strike In New York City
Fragmented OCR text indicates a strike tolling General Transport workers in New York. Unclear names and dates.
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New York
Ang Pan
Missouri Legislature Spent Heavily Despite Treasury Woes
Jefferson City Mo Aug 6 The Missouri legislature spent 511247 26 during its 120 day session averaging 4260 39 per day far above the 1913 record of 3990 52 daily The report by State Auditor Hackmann details many clerks in both houses 34 doorkeepers 10 mail clerks for Senate and 34 doorkeepers 4 post office clerks for the House The Senate total was 240508 05 with 469 employees receiving 155639 21 while the House totaled 370039 21 with 295 employees paid 99071 98 the rest covering salary and misc expenses
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Hackmann
Senate
House
Verdict Expected In Ford Libel Case Tuesday
Mount Clemens Michigan August 6 A verdict in Henry Ford ongoing one million dollar libel suit against the Chicago Tribune is expected by Tuesday night three months from the hearing start. The jury is to be excused as lawyers discuss jury instructions with Judge J G Tucker. The trial featured extensive evidence with about 120 witnesses and 408 exhibits.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
J. G. Tucker
Tucker
Ford
Chicago
William J. Cameron
Dearborn Independent
Mr. Cameron
Senate confirms three for U S Shipping Board seats
Washington August 6 The Senate on Tuesday confirmed John Barton Payne of Maine Thomas A Scott of Connecticut and Harry M Robinson of California as new members of the United States Shipping Board each nominated to help steer wartime maritime policy and oversee shipping operations
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Washington
Senate
John Barton Payne
Hlinels
Thomas A. Scott
Connecticut
Harry M. Robinson
California
United States Shipping Board
Clerks Strike in Decatur Offices Sparks Work Action
Aug 6 in Decatur Illinois, about two hundred clerks at the Wamal offices walked off the job at 6 o clock Tuesday, creating a sudden labor action.
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Decatur
Phcatur
Washington G Tyn Parade Announcement In New Relay
A fragment notes a Washington event featuring a relay parade with promised participants and a public display in New. Details are unclear but imply a ceremonial procession and scheduled public involvement.
Corn and Pork Prices Plunge on Trade News
Chicago stock market chaos as anticipated government wheat policy cuts trigger a broad selloff. Corn futures fell by over 32 cents, with December dropping to $1.41 1/4 before a partial rebound to $1.43 1/4. Pork futures plunged $3.50 to $14.50 per barrel for September, with no recovery.
Municipal firemen in Hannibal strike over wages
Hannibal August 6 firemen at the municipal plant walked out at 4 p m leaving the city without light or power for about an hour. A force from the water plant restored service. Five firemen were involved in the strike seeking a flat wage of four dollars for eight hours. The superintendent offered 3 50 a day, which was refused.
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Hannibal
Water Company
A. M. Nipper
Austrian Delegates To Give Reply Today
Paris Aug 5 The Austrian delegation notified the peace conference it would submit its complete observations on the treaty at 6 p m tomorrow. Dr Karl Renner the Austrian chancellor and head of the delegation will leave Vienna tomorrow night and return to Paris around Aug 12. The conference is expected to spend about eight days considering the Austrian suggestions and may grant Austria about five days to decide whether to sign the treaty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Karl Renner
Vienna
Austria
Calder Opposes I7 Plan For Government Rail Ownership
United States Senator Calder announced on Tuesday he would not support government ownership and operation of railroads. He argued the plan would raise freight and passenger rates, benefit only unions, and be economically unsound for the nation.
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Calder
New York
Aus
United States
Calger
Senate Hearing Sparks League and Shantung Clash
Washington Aug 6 The League of Nations and the Shantung settlement drew sharp criticism in the Senate foreign relations hearing on the Versailles treaty with Germany. Norman Davis faced tough questions as Lodge and Pittman clashed over Wilson administration transparency. Lansing is expected to testify publicly, with league and Shantung subjects prominent as the committee adjourned until Thursday.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
League
Watson
Indiana
Norman Davis
Wilson
Lodge
Pittman
Nevada
Congress
Lansing
Davis
Rose
Feed America First Senator Reed Says
Washington August 6 Senator Reed urged focusing on domestic needs over aiding distant nations saying if America cannot feed itself it should not feed the world. He noted 100 million dollars was spent to send food to Europe and argued the long term cure is increased national production.
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Washington
Timbuctoo
Reed
Senate
Europe
Barmaids Take Over at St Louis Soft Drink Saloon
In St Louis on August 6 barmaids have replaced men behind the counter at a Main Street soft drink saloon opposite the East St. Louis City Hall. Proprietor Frank Geary predicts others will follow. The piece notes the abandonment of force for polite service as soft drinks replace hard liquor.
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St, Louis
Main Street
East St. Louis City Hall
Frank Geary
Chesapeake and Ohio shops shut after wage strike vote
NEN Strien Huntington W Va Aug The Chesapeake and Ohio shops were closed Tuesday night after workers voted to strike until wage demands are met. About three thousand men are affected and thousands have been idle for several days.
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NEN Strien
Huntington
W. Va
Aug
Chesapeake and Ohio
President Wilson seeks new law to ease cost of living
Washington reports Tuesday actions by government to cut living costs and curb unrest. President Wilson plans to address Congress with proposed legislation. Justice agents to probe hoarders and profiteers under food control act. Barnes extends $2.26 wheat guarantee and says flour prices may fall. Grain Corp to sell standard export flour in carloads at up to $10 a barrel, below prior four months. Predictions show sizable projected wheat shrinkage in North America and Europe. Justice to pursue investigations under Lever act. penalties discussed but details unclear. White House to announce a message to Congress. Barnes asserts US wheat supply is not short.
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Chicago
United States
Board of Trade
Persident Wilson
Julius Barnes
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Department of Justice
Palmer
Barnes
National Treasury
Grain Corporation
Mr. Barnes
North America
Russia
Department
Food Administration
Tumulty
White House
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Ford Gase
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America First
Senator Reed
Missouri Statesman
St. Louis
Julius H. Barnes
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