Regularize Mining and Coal Distribution
William Hard reports a district union secretary argues for regular, equitable coal digging to ensure even work distribution. He says miners want a system starting from the mine, not the market, and links irregular work to worker temperament and hardship. The piece previews a labor policy focusing on coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Pennsylvania
Labor Party
United Mine Workers
Washington
National Convention
Chicago
Perfect Health Through Pure Blood Remedy Ad
You can avoid disease by keeping blood free of impurities. Impure blood harms organs and causes rheumatism catarrh eczema and more. S. S. S. cleanses the blood, sold by druggists, free medical literature from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Prices Skyrocket Since 1913 in Labor Bureau Chart
Washington report from January 30 highlights dramatic price hikes from 1913 to December 1919 across meats bread dairy and other staples with retail gains up to 80 percent and wholesale climbs over 200 percent. Notable increases include bacon ham pork chops butter flour bread rice potatoes coffee tea sugar cheese and milk, plus clothing and lumber. A Salt Lake City influenza report notes two deaths and 15 new cases on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Two influenza woes delay Newberry election conspiracy jury
In Grand Rapids on January 31, the U S district court in the Newberry elections conspiracy trial struggled to complete a jury as two panel members fell ill with influenza and another was excused for hometown business, delaying examinations. A physician was appointed to monitor jurors and quarters were sanitized. the judge warned about health and urged outdoor exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
United States District Court
Newberry
Clarence W. Sessons
Sessions
Sheridan G. Long
Faremr
Mark T. McKee
Detroit
Hungary to reject monarchy as new king chosen soon
In Budapest on January 29 Premier Huczar told a women’s gathering that Hungary will be a no monarchy, and the new king will be chosen promptly after the national assembly convenes. His remarks were met with enthusiastic cheering.
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Budapest
Hungary
Huczar
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Guarantee Statement
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. Gleason certifies on December 6. The medicine is taken internally and works through the blood on mucous surfaces. Druggists sell Hall's Catarrh Medicine with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Ohio
America declines boxing unions bid
New York January 31 America will not be represented at a meeting of the international boxing union to be held in Paris on February 5. The board contends that the union grants 75 percent of voting power to nations with only five percent of world boxing, and cannot support a body that would dominate the sport worldwide.
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New York
America
International Boxing Union
Paris
Army
Navy
Board of Boxing Control
Switzerland
Argentine
Norway
Holland
Italy
Belgium
Greece
Wilde-Mason Flyweight Title Bout In Toledo
British champion Jimmy Wilde is set to fight Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana in a 12 round flyweight world title bout in Toledo in late February. The signatories include Wilde's manager and promoter Ad Thatcher who secured Wilde’s agreement. The likely venue is Terminal Auditorium with details pending final contract.
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Toledo
Jimmy Wild
Frankie Mason
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ad Thatcher
Milwaukee
Wilde
Thatcher
Jimmy Wilde
Mason
Terminal Auditorium
Jackson Retained To Manage Peoria Team
Peoria Illinois January 30 Fred Jackson will manage the Peoria Three I club this season announced by President Jack Ryan. Jackson comes from Omaha where he managed the Western league club in 1919 and previously led Peoria in 1917 and 1918 winning the pennant those years.
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Peoria
Ill
Fred Jackson
Jack Ryan
Jackson
Omaha
Kilbane to Meet Walger in Newark Bout Feb 16
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland has signed to fight Benny Walger of New York in an eight round bout in Newark, New Jersey on February 16. Walger travels east for the test, a scheduled warm up for Kilbane's title defenses this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Benny Walger
New York
Newark
N. J
Queen's grey fox muff causes hounds to swarm
Queen Mary wore a large grey fox muff to a West Norfolk Fox Hounds meet in London. As the pack was set loose a hound spotted the muff and led most of the pack to surround the Queen, causing delight for the king and discomfort for the Queen before the master of the hounds freed her.
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London
Queen Mary
West Norfolk
Pictures Today Star Theater and Other Stage Showings
The list covers multiple city theaters with current attractions. Doris Kenyon stars at the Belasco in The Bandbox while Tom Mix appears at the Conversion of Smiling Tony and related features at the Belasco and other venues. Vaudeville, comedians, and film billings fill the lineup across Savoy Princess and other houses with stars like Wallace Reid, Hoot Gibson, and Blanche Sweet featured.
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Star Theater
Belasco
Doris Kenyon
Princess Theater
Wallace Reid
Alias
Mike Moran
Bray Pictograph
Quincy
James Corbett
Hoot Gibson
Eddie Lyons
Orpheum
William Russell
Bijou
Blanche Sweet
de Wolfe
Fun Makers
Chicago Sees Peak In Influenza Scourge
Chicago reports continued decline in influenza cases and deaths on Thursday while pneumonia numbers climb to the highest level since the outbreak began over two weeks ago. In the last 24 hours 1149 influenza cases and 68 deaths were tallied, with pneumonia at 443 cases and 82 deaths. Assistant Health Commissioner Koehler says the overall trend is downward.
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Chicago
Koehler
Kolchak Escapes Bolshevik Capture in Asia
Honolulu dispatch reports Admiral Kolchak has escaped Bolshevik custody and is now believed to be hiding in Manchuria per a Tokyo telegram to a Japanese paper. The note cites uncertain sources and requires confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolchak
Honolulu
Admiral Kolchak
Manchuria
Tokio
Jijl Ere
Free whisky for influenza treatment in Detroit telegram
United Marshal Henry Behrendt has authorized in a telegram from Washington to furnish free whisky to reputable physicians for use in influenza treatment in Detroit. This action aims to aid medical efforts during the flu period as directed by federal authorities.
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Detroit
United
Henry Behrendt
Waston
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Associated Newspapers
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Geo. Keller & Sons
Maine
Osler
DR. Strohl
Hampshire Street
Sterns
Labor Bureau
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Cety
Utah
Health Department
CAT Tales
Bank Cashier
Frank Arrmstrong
Alanson
Myron E. Tuckerman
HT. B. Heff
East Jordan
Joan M. Harris
Tuckerman
TAGES
Parker
Hair Inc
Hiscox Chen
Wks
Patchocue
N.Y
Mary Pickford
Brent Hayes
Orren & Drew
Chas. Wood
Evelyn Pillirs
Moose Hall
Blanche
Cressy
Princess
Bray
Savoy
Taylor Helmes
Lila Lee
DR. Haley
Or Dr. Blair
Country
Glendale Ave
Illinois
Dicky Dippy
Sinnott
Pny
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