Coal Prices Fixed by Wilson Across United Mines
President Wilson fixed coal mine prices by district based on production costs after federal trade commission estimates. A coal administrator will be appointed to oversee distribution and pricing, with future measures to ensure fair control of supply and middlemen profits.
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Wester
Ones News Serie
Washington
D. C
Wilson
United States
White House
Federal Trade Commission
A. Garfield
Williams -Eofiega
Garfield
Ihure
Washington State
Congress
Industr
Meat production drive forms large US livestock committee
Washington announces creation of a 100 plus member United States livestock industry committee to push a plan to transfer thousands of cattle sheep and hogs from western regions to central and southern small farms to boost meat supply and reduce waste.
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Washington, D. C
United States Livestock Industry Committee
Department of Soriculture
The
Food Administration
Big Western
Forest Service
Penalty for Treason Outlined by New York Authorities
Federal authorities advise on treason laws and punishment. Commissioner Woods notified of guidance on applying penalties.
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New York
United States
Woods
China Censor and Telegram Notices Highlight Trade
Fragmentary text notes censorship and telegraph restrictions affecting foreign and domestic messages. Mentions Amoy and Roth regions, with references to official censorship measures and political messaging.
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China
Job
Amoy
Ciing
Roth
Coal mines seizure order drafted in Illinois amid price crisis
Governor Lowden ordered Attorney General Brundage to draft papers for state seizure of Illinois coal mines if needed without legislative action. If seized, National Guard units not in federal service may patrol the mines as operators resist price controls. Chicago dispatch notes hearings on coal prices and operators’ objections.
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Springfield
Lowden
Firiday
Brundage
General Assembly
National Guard
Chicago
Carter
Ralph
Movement of National Army to Training Camps Planned
Fairfax Harrison issued a bulletin detailing railroad plans to move the national army from three concentration points to ten cantonments. The movement starts September 3 with end training of about 260000 men by September 9, about 30 percent of the army, followed by additional waves later in September.
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Chicago
Railroads’ War Board
Fairfax Harrison
Snfober 3
East St. Louis Man Sentenced in Conspiracy and Attempted Killing Case
Belleville Illinois reports Selly of East St. Louis pleaded guilty to conspiracy and assault with intent to kill in the East St. Louis race riots case. He received an indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years for the principal charge and five years for the conspiracy count, to run concurrently.
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Belleville
Auz
Selly
East St. Louis
Chester
Stop White House Pickers Washington Aug 2
A fragment describes protests by suffragists at the White House protesting curbs on petitioning and urging broader rights. The text notes disorder in front of the executive mansion and government actions surrounding protests.
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White House
Washington
Mary
Arrest Orders for 900 Men Reported
Aug. 2 dispatch from Maceld cites a sweeping arrest order affecting 900 men amid a crackdown. The report notes police actions and possible targets in the broader security operation, with the details outlining scope and enforcement.
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Maceld
War Tax on Auto Owners Adopted by Senate
The automibile section of the war tax act was adopted by the Senate. It provides a graduated federal tax on automobile and motorcycle owners replacing the house 6 percent levy on income members' gains. Revenue estimates range from 40 to 50 million dollars versus 63 million under the house bill.
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Senate
Washington
Volunteers rise as 1 400 000 join U S army and navy
Washington reports that since reinforcement the war 1 400 000 men have volunteered for the United States army and navy. The committee on enlistment announced totals showing 43 001 in land and naval forces 70 for the land 483 017 for the army.
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Washington
United States Army
First Death at Wright School in Dayton Aviation Incident
A young aviation student at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio died after an accident involving an aircraft propeller. The tragedy occurred as the individual, Eugene Ifayes, was attempting to inspect or board the aircraft, resulting in fatal injuries. Authorities investigate the circumstances of the mishap.
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Wright School
Dayton
Kou Dent Aviner
Eugeny
Ifayes
Oyer
Four Hilled Infill Blast Nebulous Phrase
Fragmentary report from Cincinnati on August 24 mentions an explosion with unclear details. The garbled text hints at a sequence of events affecting a location near Kings Street, referencing entities or names that are not clearly legible.
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Cincinnati
Will Aid Students Endorsed by Des Moines Pythians
Des Moines hosts annual Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters meetings. A national education fund plan seeks to raise 1,000,000 dollars to loan to qualified students at low interest after they finish schooling. Existing funds, about 1,000 dollars, will be redirected to support the fund. Installations and elections for officers completed, naming leaders in both orders and the two groups ratified the move to the new educational fund.
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Keights and Sisters
Des Moines
National
Move For Educational Fund
Pythian Sisters of
United States
Knights of Pythias
J. W. Ball
Cedar Rapids
GM. van Ausdall
New London
J. C. Ford
Washington
Ward Ferguson
Rolfe
F. S. Hite
Marengo
Lars P. Nelson Aurelia
Grand Inner Guard
W. A. Kartmeyer
Hazelton
Grand
J. L. Hulka
Farnhamyville
Supreme Representaives
J. C. McCoy
Corydon
F. L. Ferris
Sioux City
Grand Trustees
J. J. Harvey
Newton
L. 3. Robinson
Glenwood
Pything
Supreme Representative
Iffie Anderson
Dayton
Mary Johnson
Boone
Des Moines Officers Push Recruits for Second Town Infantry
Majors Philpot and Lund urged central department officials to raise the Second Town infantry to 3,605 enlisted men to meet the army reorganization plan. They traveled from Fort Dodge to Des Moines and presented their request to Adjutant General Logan and recruiting chief Thayer, with the case forwarded immediately. The Second regiment shows 4,000 men on paper, while the Third is slated for 1,209. no filling provisions are set, and the war department is expected to draft from Camp Dodge mid September.
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Des Moines
Central Department
United States Army
B. Philpot
F. J. Lund
Second Town
Fort Dodge
Guy E. Logan
Arthur Thayer
War Department
Camp Dodge
National Army Uniforms Ready at Camp Dodge
Government prepares selective service equipment and clothing for troops arriving at Camp Dodge. A Chicago department quartermaster telegram confirms shipment of clothing and equipment for the first contingent due September 5. The order covers all sixteen cantonments.
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National Army Uniforma
Camp Dodge
Supply Quartermasters Office
Department Quartermaster
Chicago
Degms Named Iowa Food Commissioner by Wilson
President Wilson selected J. J. Degms of Burlington as Iowa’s food commissioner to work with the national food commission. He is among twenty eight state appointees and will oversee state level food control without pay. In Buffalo New York Sydney Sinclair, president of Sinclair Packing Company and local M G A leader, died after a long illness.
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Burlington
Wilson
J. J. Degms
Iowa
National Food Commission
Cedar Rafilde
Sydney Sinclair
Sinclair Packing Company
Buffalo
Sinclair
Sicuth Defies Injunction Meeting Across State
Detective J N Wilkerson, newly based in Red Oak, continues nightly public meetings in this state area. He discusses the Villiseaux murders without hindrance. A large gathering occurred on Grant school grounds marking the anniversary of a prior meeting that year. The event reportedly triggered a 60,000 dollar slander suit last winter.
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Sicuth
Red Oak
J. N. Wilkerson
Villiseaux
Grant
Organizing the Farmers Aims and Promises in Des Moines Writ
An activist group plans a state wide farmer organization with a farm association tactics. Organizers led by Hunt Boldt promote grain storage elevators and warehouse receipts to help producers hold crops for better prices. They advocate cooperative packing firms and direct market links while seeking regulated bail insurance to curb delayed settlements.
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Deas Moles
Vreau
Voor
Reasgner
Ac Hunt Boldt
Des Moines
Towa Association
Wey
North Dakota League
Des Moines Camp Dodge Roles Approved by Washington
Major General M. A. Plummer will be the remnanting officer at Camp Dodge with infantry service background and canal zone duty. Lieut. Col. L. P. Brown from the Infantry will be chief of staff at the cantonment, with Brig. Gen. C. C. Ballou and Gen. W. Head headed to lead infantry brigades and brigadier artillery units. All officers are West Point graduates and have seen prior service.
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Im Des Moinas
W. Head
Th. N. Gatty
Presbyterians Plan for Camp Dodge Church Facility
Des Moines reports the Presbyterian Church appoints Rev. 3 Morning and Rev. Elmer to oversee Camp Dodge activities. A small church already stands at the camp entrance and plans include building enforcement and a study area with facilities for Mr. Basa. A program of evangelistic events and religious courses is being organized for the grounds.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
D. Das
Camp Dodge
Elmer
Iowa City
Basa
Bes
Secret Service Town Reports Unclear Military Move
Fragmentary OCR notes describe intelligence and secret service units under a united command. The text mentions a lieutenant student in a tent headship and hints at an army gathering in France over several months.
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Unitéd- Sy
Army
Fran
Withdraws Clasn Des Moines for exemption
Fragmented notice mentions exemption grounds and a board decision. References to Ingram, a wife, country, and Albia appear amid unclear text. No clear names or dates fully readable.
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L. J
Board of Dey
Camp Redes Aide Ranges Report Mixed Weather
The text notes Ayla Range at Camp Redes and mentions various names and actions in a garbled form. It references weather and activities, with scattered proper nouns including locations and people, but the overall meaning remains unclear and fragmented.
Apple harvest tips stress careful picking and rapid storage
Growers recruit volunteer pickers through state councils of defense and chambers of commerce to gather the apple crop. Instruction emphasizes gentle handling to prevent skin and flesh damage, timely cooling, and temporary storage in well ventilated sheds to preserve quality for packing and market.
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State Councils of Defense
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Tim
Fle
United States
Self-Defense Assertion by Senator in Quirky Exchange
A bizarre exchange features Senator Scare Kloom discussing self defense with a man who speaks in odd phrases. The dialogue centers on necessity and understanding when protecting oneself.
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Scare Kloom
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