Government rejects artificial war price scheme says Houston
Washington report quotes Secretary David F. Houston as opposing any government role in keeping war prices by delaying commodity sales. He backs orderly marketing and notes banks extended about 3 trillion dollars in loans to meet industry and agriculture during the past year. He cites a rise in loans and investments of roughly 2.5 to 5.5 trillion dollars across reporting banks since August 1919, with further increases amid crop-moving demand.
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Union News Service
Washington
David F. Houston
Houston
Federal Reserve Banks Increase Money Supply in 1920
The Fed banks rose by about 50 million dollars weekly, and Federal Reserve notes grew by 30 to 40 million weekly. From January 28, 1920 to August 1920 the notes volume increased by 360 million dollars.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Alabama Troops Break Up Coal District Meetings
Birmingham military forces under Brigadier General B E Steiner prevented numerous mass meetings by striking miners across Alabama's coal mining district. Troops dispersed crowds without incident, with 10 to 12 soldiers at small meetings and up to 75 with machine guns at others. Officers informed union leaders the gatherings would not be permitted.
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Birmingham
Ala
B. E. Steiner
Farmers face cloud on outlook amid car shortage and grain backlog
Washington reports that despite robust buying for the year, the Chamber of Commerce committee warns of a cloud on the auto horizon signaling tighter production and distribution. Farmers cope with a severe car shortage that leaves elevators full, grain unshippable, and wheat stranded as storage limits bite.
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Washington
Committee On Statistics and Standards
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
France
Electric Car Crash Kills Mrs Bert and Child in St Clair
An electric railway car struck a private auto in St Clair causing deaths of Mrs George Egbert of Marysville and Beryl Gannon eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Gannon of Detroit. Three others were seriously injured.
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St. Clair
Mich
George Egbert
Marysville
Beryl
Phillip Gannon
Detroit
Deceit in Advertising, Tis Said, Chicago
Russell J. Poole, chairman of the Council Living Costs Committee, said Packers are deceiving the public in some advertising in a statement from Chicago.
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Chicago
Russell J. Poole
Corncil Living Costs Committee
Morgantown Man Injured in Auto Crash Near Cambridge
W J Sullivan of Morgantown West Virginia was injured likely fatally when his car skid and overturned on a hill near Cambridge Ohio. The incident occurred as he was traveling in the area.
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Cambridge, O
W. J. Sullivan
Morgantown
W. Va
Here
Asphalt Plant Destroyed By Fire In Perth Amboy
Fire of unknown origin leveled the Barber Asphalt Paving Company plant near Perth Amboy New Jersey. Two large asphalt tanks and many cars loaded with tar lumber and other materials burned. A tank burst showering blazing asphalt on nearby buildings. Loss estimated over 1 million dollars, possibly 1.5 million. Plant destruction threatens 2000 workers.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Wheat sales and stalled building halt local progress
The article notes farmers sell wheat for whatever they can obtain as markets stay depressed. It also reports building construction at a near standstill due to unreliable labor, high costs, material scarcity, and financing difficulties.
Mother of Girl Kills Man in Nebraska
Mrs. Michael Tierney, mother of several children, killed Ray Dunlap in Omaha after believing he had abducted and mistreated her 16 year old daughter Esther. She told officers she acted to protect her children, claiming sole guardianship.
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Omaha, Neb
Michael Tierney
Ray Dunlap
Esther
Refugees Flee Siberia Arrive in Juneau on Trading Vessel
Eight Russian refugees say Bolshevik oppression forced their escape from Anadyr, Siberia. They arrived in Juneau aboard a trading vessel, reporting widespread fleeings as red activities spread. The men state Anadyr was occupied by Bolsheviks earlier in the spring and many residents are leaving in waves.
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Juneau
Alaska
Anadir
Siberia
Buried Alive in Sand Tralee Boy Dies in Sand Tunnel
Seven year old James Kirt Jr of Tralee was buried alive after becoming trapped in a cave he dug in a pile of sand. Parents noticed his absence Friday night and many residents, including teaching groups, searched the area.
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James Kirt, Jr
James Kirt
Tralee
Tralee coal yard accident buries boy in sand tunnel
A boy digging a sand tunnel at a local Tralee coal yard is buried when the sand pile collapses. He dies within minutes, his body found after removing the sand and uncovering small shoes. The sand was used in locomotives operated by the coal company.
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Coal Company
Tralee
Local Union Raises Carpenter Wages in Beckley WV
Notice from Local Union No 2247 of U B C J A Beckley West Virginia states a wage scale increase from 75 cents to one dollar per hour for carpenters and joiners due to living cost rises, effective October 1, 1920. President H M Stamper, Recording Sec J J Warden, Financial Sec J L Howell.
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Gussie
E. M. Payne Company
One Price Department Store
Omaha
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Fayette Counties
T. J. Harper
Harper
Betty Wales
Ae Moetss
Queen Quality
Mothers Friend
Walkover
Edwin Clapp
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