The Bureau of Advice and Complaints in Washington
A Washington Bureau handles public rail feedback posting, about 20 000 letters in nine months. It processes sincere and odd critiques, guides service restoration toward prewar schedules, and preserves courtesy in all responses. Directors Hines oversees steady public input despite lower wartime mail volume.
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Washington
Bureau of Advice and Complaints
William G. McAdoo
Railroad Administration
Kentucky
Junction City
New Orleans
Hitchcock Shifts Blame as Senate Debates League Armament
In a Senate Army bill debate Senator Borah challenged General March’s 500000 troops figure and warned of a massive army if nations shirk obligations. Senator Hitchcock disputed Reed’s claim, noting Churchill statements, while discussion touched Article 10 and the U S role in European and Asian governance. Senators Fletcher and Pittman questioned U S commitments and influence over foreign governments.
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Washington
Borah
General March
Senate Military Committee
United States
League of Nations
Reed
Democrat
Missouri
Great Britain
League
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Winston Spencer Churchill
Hourah
Congress
Senate
Idaho
Fletcher
Florida
Pittman
Nevada
Europe
Asia
Mr. Borah
Hogism blamed for Bolshevik growth at Catholic meeting
In St Louis on June 26 Prof William J McAuliffe of a New York Catholic college told the first Catholic Educational association convention Bolshevism and I W W ism owe more to hogism than capitalism. He urged child labor law changes to assure education, plant schools, English language learning, and home ownership to counter anarchist influence. Re-elected president Right Rev Thomas J Shahan with Cardinal Gibbons as honorary president. Other officers named include Rev E A Pace Rev Peter Yorke Rev John B Peterson Rev Francis W Howard and Rev Francis J Moran.
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ST. Louis
William J. McAuliffe
The
Catholic College
New York
Catholic Educational Association
I. W. W. Ism
McAuliffe
Thomas J. Shahan
Washington, D. C
Cardinal Gibbons
E. A. Pace
Peter Yorke
San Francisco
John B. Peterson
Boston
Francis W. Howard
Columbus
Ohio
Francis J. Moran
Cleveland
Barnes Granted Full Authority to License Wheat Exports
New York dated June 26 Julius Barnes United States wheat director announced a presidential proclamation granting him explicit power to regulate by license the export and import of wheat and wheat flour to stabilize prices. He compared new rules to those previously enforced by the war trade board.
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New York
Julius Barnes
United States
Wilson
Lcense
Barnes
War Trade Board
The
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Chicago Street Department Strike Hurts City Budget Talks
About 3,800 city street cleaners and other workers remained on strike after a district business agent called off work. Union leaders said they would not return until firm pay raises were guaranteed, seeking increases from 3.65 to 4.10 dollars per day plus two weeks paid vacation. Timothy Murphy and two officials met with the council finance committee, which pledged raises, but strikers held firm on the exact terms. A separate note mentions a French chemist’s refrigeration method using sulphur Alexide gas expansion for low temperature.
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Chicago
Street Department
Timothy Murphy
Council Finance Committee
Murphy
Anoth er Doughboy In Hall Of Fame Second Only To Alvin York
Private Frank Gaffney of Company G 108th Infantry the twenty seventh division New York national guard earned the Medal of Honor at Ransart on September 29 after his lieutenant and sergeant fell. He alone reached the machine gun nest and killed several Germans while guiding eighty prisoners to American lines. Major General McHale praised him as the second bravest man the war produced.
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Camp DIX
N. J
Frank Gaffney
108Th Infantry
New York National Guard
Alvin York
Pall Mall
Tenn
Gaffney
Gen. McHale
Iere
Myon
Ransart
Reward for jewels offered by Baltimore hotel
A reward of 10000 dollars is offered by a Baltimore hotel for the recovery of jewels valued at 276000 dollars owned by Mrs. Regina Fulchiser of Richmond Virginia. The jewels disappeared from a safe depository box in the hotel vault and no progress has been reported toward solving the mystery.
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OFVER
New York
Philadelphia MO Harvests Wheat and Community Notes
Wheat harvesting is underway in Philadelphia Missouri. A Brother Doggleman preached two sermons Sunday and dined at J Martin’s. Bethany Ladies Missionary Society hosted Philadelphia society. a program and refreshments followed. Local residents mentioned include Roberty Razey, Julian McPike, Bird McCamey, and many others. Events include an ice cream supper at Prairie school on June 28 and several visits and travels among residents.
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Philadelphia
Doggleman
J.°. Martin's
Bethany Ladies Missionary Society
Philadelphia Society
Roberty Razey
Julida McPike
Bird McCamey
Dan Forema Volma Clark
John Feaster
Vida Girard
Elva Spense
Lora
M. C. Brown
Nelsonville
Russell Phillips
Dan Perps
Wilma Carter
Emerson
I .Izey
Frank Tamont
F. Libbee
Elizabeth Freeman
Anna Scott
Balbert
Steffensville
Cecill Pryor
Samuel Buchanan
Sedalia Fair
Rasey
Palmjira
Marriage in Griggsville as Frankie Hatch Weds Paul Strahle
Miss Frankie R Hatch and Paul Strahle of Champaign united in marriage in Jacksonville after a visit with friends in Griggsville. The couple returned that evening and began their wedding tour, planning stops in Detroit and Niagara Falls. Various local residents and visitors are listed as relatives and acquaintances in Griggsville and nearby towns.
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Griggsville
III
Frankie R. Hatch
Jacksonville
Paul Strahle
Champaign
Miss Hatch
Marshall Hatch
Eame
Detroit
Mich
Grace Shinn
Chapin
J. D. Nelson
Chicago
IV. J. Freeland
Minneapolis
Frank O. Williams
California
Mica Eileen Lytle
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Palmer Griffith
Jesse
Annenka Anthony
Robert
Anna Anthony
Kenny Williamson
Ross Willatudents
State University At
I . Mra
H. H. Lewis
Forrest, Ui
H. Collins
George Kneeland
Norine
Lyman Ator
la Plata
B. Newman
Ralph Shoemaker
H. F. Heine
Jamiln
J. L. Dunham
Aura Garrett Sid
Browning
C. Hh, McCarty
Misa Catherine Dollow
Clayton
A. J. Pratt
J. J. Hartnett
Mra. M. Driscoll
West Point Notes Highlight Local News and Visits
Miss Helen Saling returns home after a three week visit to Mrs Chas Nicely. Clara Maberry fainted from heat at the out office. Farmers begin hay harvest amid fear of a severe army worm infestation. Lacey Frey of Denver visits her parents this week. Mrs Varnkarel’s sister and daughter from Philadelphia are visiting. More details incomplete.
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Helen Saling
Visiting relatives and church event fill county notes
Mrs. Bishop returns from Missouri to visit sister Mrs. Stephens in Warsaw. Mrs. Chas Cunningham of Chili calls on Mrs. Stephens. Sunday school convention at M. E. church features male quartet and fine instrumental music. Rev W. I Boyd preaches a powerful sermon. Rain hindered attendance. Wheat harvests continue as farmers seek help. Rev. Dudman travels home to York Nebraska.
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Warsaw
Bishop
Missouri
Stephens
Chili
Chas
Guthrie
West
Glen Tanner
Gordon
Miss Simmons
Dadman
Dadlaw
Hamilton
Vote to Continue Strike Stirs Rockford Labor News
Two thousand machinists on strike since June 26 in Rockford vote to continue action amid ongoing labor dispute.
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Rockford, Til
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