Labor convention spurs unionist push for cross party unity
Chicago reports that the Committee of Forty-Eight and other minor movements paused their gatherings as the Labor Party of the United States opened its second national convention. John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor delivered a high energy keynote urging working people to unite like Russians did, drawing loud demonstrations and broad cross party references.
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Chicago
Labor Party of the
United States
John Pitgpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Russia
Fitzpatrick
Ireland
Governmental agitation over coal abundance dismissed
Washington reports George H. Cushing of the American Wholesale Coal association denying any coal shortage. He faulted government warnings for driving panic and high prices, noting no day without famine predictions for eight months and arguing prices reflect bidding rather than supply.
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Washington
George H. Cushing
American Wholesale Coal Association
Cushing
Germany Likely Six Months for Disarmament Time
A compromise among allied delegates in Spa Belgium aims to fix the disarmament period for Germany at six months. The tentative agreement reflects the expected outcome of ongoing conferences and negotiator discussions.
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Germany
Spa
Belgium
President Accepts Call to League Assembly Meeting
In Madrid and London reports, President Wilson accepts the invitation of the League to convene an early November League assembly. Former Empress Eugenie of France dies in Madrid from acute intestinal inflammation, surrounded by her ladies in waiting and family members including the Duke of Alba who is in France.
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London
Wilson
League of Rations
Assembly of the League
House of Commons
Cecil B. Harmsworth
Madrid
Hmpreas Fotinder
Genle
France
Heath
Duke of Alba
Mexico Sees Oil Exports Soaring in 1920 Estimates
Mexico will export during 1920 between 190 000 000 and 135 000 000 barrels of oil, more than the rest of the world. Exports for May reach about 12 520 568 barrels, per George Blardone, Tampico oil statistician. Including the United States, these figures reflect a strong year for Mexican oil sales.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
George Blardone
Tampico
Real Dirt Farmer Poised for Cabinet Post
Dayton Ohio Governor Cox Democratic nominee pledges to appoint a real farmer as secretary of agriculture if elected. He spoke to a delegation of neighboring farmers at Trails End, saying the chosen official will have farm experience and business success.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox
Trails End
Ansberry Says Fray Was Among Cox Aides Not Administration
Dayton Ohio reports former Congressman T T Ansberry arrived from San Francisco and told reporters that the convention fray centered on Muldoo Palmer and Cox, not Cox versus the administration. He credited E H Moore of Youngstown as preconvention manager.
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Dayton
Ohio
T. T. Ansverry
Washington
San Francisco
Fray
Ansberry
Hig Ve
E. H. Moore
Youngstown
Muldoo
Palmer
Cox
Rovernor
Angberry
Jacksondure
Columbus
Capitol
Franklin 1. Roosevelt
Great Rally of South Carolina Agriculturalists on August 18
Columbia will host a large American Cotton Association Day rally on Wednesday August 18 with expected principal speakers Secretary of Agriculture E T Meredith and Governor W P G Harding from the federal reserve board. Officials say every effort will be made to make it one of the greatest meetings of the sort ever held.
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Columbia
E. T. Meredith
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
American Cotton Association
Association
Diver killed going over Niagara Falls in barrel ride
Charles G. Stephens of Bristol England died after plunging over Niagara Falls Horse Shoe in a barrel built of stout oak staves and steel hoops. The craft broke on rocks and fragments were recovered near the Canadian bank, but the body was not.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Charles G. Stephens
Bristol
England
Stephens
Governor Faces Possible Picketing by NC Suffragists
In Raleigh several hundred women suffragists and newspaper representatives prepare to camp in the capital as Governor Bickett may face picketing if he does not align with woman suffrage demands. The action signals strong advocacy during the ongoing fight and potential pressure ahead of a legislative session.
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Washington
North Carolina
Raleigh
Bickatt
Salisbury
Landis
Rowan County
Louisiana House Bars Ratification of Federal Suffrage Amendment
In Baton Rouge on the last day of the session the Louisiana House refused to suspend rules to allow a resolution for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The action follows Governor Cox's appeal against delaying tactics. The report of Cox on suffrage was not acted upon.
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Baton Rouge
Cox
House of Representatives
Louisiana General Assembly
Fines Levied on New York Sugar Profiteers
Robert B James Albert Inman and Harry Martz of Onwego pleaded guilty to conspiracy and profiteering in selling 90 tons of sugar. They were fined $16,600 by U S Associate Judge Frank B Cooper. the fine was paid.
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New York
Binghhamton
N. Y
Robert B James
Albert Inman
Harry Martz
Onwego
Int mi States
Cooper
Delegate From South Carolina Suffered Brain Injury in Street Car Collision
Col J D Padgett, Walterboro D C Mve chair of the South Carolina delegation to the Democratic national convention, sustained a concussion and possible skull fracture after being struck by a street car in San Francisco. Hospital authorities report condition uncertain.
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San Francisco
Col
J. D. Padgett
Walterboro
D. C
Mve
South Carolina
Pulp Tree Waste As Paper Shortage Hits Newspapers
Thousands of fallen trees in the White Mountains of New Hampshire lie rotting while papers nationwide face curtailment due to a paper shortage. A U.S. forestry expert reports vast untapped pulpwood rotting in Twin Mountain as urgent action is needed to salvage the timber.
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Twin Mountain
N. H
White Mountains
United States
Embargo Call Adopted by Arizona Cattle and Wool Groups
In Flagstaff a joint resolution urged President Wilson to impose an embargo on importing beef mutton and wool to stabilize home markets. The Arizona Cattle Growers Association and the Arizona Wool Growers Association backed the move. Hugh F E Campbell of Flagstaff, wool growers’ president, cited a shipment of 250000 frozen veal and lambs recentl.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Wilson
Arizona Cattle Growers Association
Arizona Wool Growers’ Association
Hugh FE. Campbell
Bolshevik Forces Smash Forward on Southern Polish Front
Bolshevik forces push along the southern flank of the Polish front near Staro-Konstantinov as Soviet authorities report heavy fighting with General Wrangel’s forces nearby. The advance is described as a strong offensive with battles ongoing and Polish resistance in the region.
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London
Staro-Konstantinov
Wrangel
Palmer Expenditure Committee Probes Palmer Campaign
Senate committee probing campaign spending plans move to St. Louis to hear the Palmer inquiry for the democratic nomination. Chairman Kenyon announced the hearings resume with Edward F. Goltra as principal witness and Jo.
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Chicago
Senate
St. Louis
Palmer
Kenyon
Edward F. Goltra
Missouri
Principal crops showing up well across the country
The forecast notes heavy harvests of principal crops nationwide with strong yields reported. Officials cite favorable growing conditions and widespread production, signaling robust agricultural output for the season.
Tobacco and rice lead 1919 crop forecast
Agriculture department reports July forecasts show heavier yields for most crops with tobacco expected to exceed prior records by 112 million pounds and rice by 11 million bushels. Spring wheat and other staples also rise, while some crops like corn and sweet potatoes may be smaller than last year. Weather through June improved prospects for major crops.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Juna
Five Mexican Generals Uprising Against New Government
Mexico City reports that five Mexican generals have taken up arms against the new government led by Provisional President de la Huerta. He says they pose little military menace, with only a few followers, and the situation seems not to threaten stability.
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Mexico City
Monican
de la Huerta
British firms seek sale of 500 locomotives to Romania
Washington reports negotiations are underway for supplying 500 new locomotives to Romanian railways. British firms are conducting the talks, according to advices from the American consul general in London, released by the department of commerce.
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Washington
London
Department of Commerce
North Carolina Ranks Seventh in Federal Tax Payments
Raleigh North Carolina now ranks seventh in the United States in federal tax payments, reporting 162,8455 dollars contributed to the treasury for the year ending June 30, 1919. The state shows 15,507.91 more than the entire country in 1887.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
United States
Southern Railway Fuel Department Reorganized In Knoxville
Knoxville officials announce a complete overhaul of the Southern Railway fuel department with headquarters in Knoxville. F. G. Goodwin has been appointed in charge as fuel agent for the system wide supply.
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Knoxville, Tenn
The
Southern Railway
Knoxville
F. G. Goodwin
Fer
Production of Gorn This Year May Be Around 2 779 000 000 Bushels
Washington reports a forecast of 809000000 bushels of wheat for the year and a forecasted corn production of 000000000 bushels based on the July condition of the combined winter and spring wheat crop.
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Washington
Department of Antiquiture
Ukraine Holds Vast Exportable Stores of Food and Hides
Washington reports Ukraine possesses extensive exportable surpluses including fifteen million tons of grain and twenty to thirty thousand tons of sugar. Large supplies of bacon poultry eggs hides bristles wool and other livestock products are available for export from Ukraine.
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Washington
Ukraine
Prominent Progressive Leaders Endorse Harding Colidge Ticket
Marion leaders schedule conferences as Senator Harding arrives. Henry L. Stoddard attended New York dinner where a resolution endorsing the Harding Coolidge ticket was adopted. J Frank Hanly, former Indiana governor, and a noted prohibition figure are part of the delegation.
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Marion, O
Harding
Tis
Henry L. Stoddard
New York
Harding-Coolidge
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Labor effort underway to back Cox in 1920 race
Washington reports a campaign to unite organized labor behind Governor James M. Cox, the Democratic presidential nominee. The drive, backed by leaders of the American Federation of Labor, aims to culminate labor’s nonpartisan campaign against congressional opponents.
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Washington
James M. Cox
Cox
American Federation Labor
Congress
Italian General Refuses Ultimatum Over Armistice Retiree
An ultimatum from a Serbian army officer demanded Italian forces along the armistice line near Trieste retire 12 miles west. General Bergamo refused, saying the demand was unofficial as it did not come through Rome. The deadline passed with no action.
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Trieste
Bergamo
Belgrade
Rome
Law Must Be Respected Letter From Ohio Governor
A letter from Governor James M. Cox of Ohio to Kansas City attorney John H. Pollock on law enforcement was made public. Dated Columbus June 23 1926, Cox asserts that enforcement is an express mandate of the people and must be respected by public officers and citizens. He warns against neglect of the law equating it with an attack on institutions and argues no revolution is needed since change can come through majority rule.
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Kansas City
James M. Cox
Ohio
John H. Pollock
Pollock
Columbus
General Peyton Marsh Returns From Occupation Tour
Major General Peyton Marsh chief of staff of the United States Army has returned to New York aboard the Northern Pacific from a tour with the American army of occupation in Germany France Belgium and England.
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New York
Peyton Marsh
Staf
United States Army
Germany
France
Belgium
England
Hiram Johnson to Stand This Time for Republican Nomination
San Francisco reports Senator Hiram W. Johnson declares support for the Republican ticket. He asserts he will stand four square on the party platform as the only choice for safeguarding and preserving American jam, speaking from his California home.
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San Francisco
Republican Party
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Armistice Reported Between Villa and Mexican Government
El Paso reports from Torreon say Francisco Villa signed an armistice with the Mexican government and agreed to surrender under conditions. Villa would cease attacks on towns garrisons and trains as part of the terms according to dispatches published by the El Paso Times.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Torreon
el Paso Times
Villa
Dispatea
Vermont Governor Rules Out Extra Session Plan
Vermont Governor makes a flat pronouncement that he will not call an extra session of the legislature. He states no impending emergency or need for urgent action justifies summoning additional meetings, signaling a full legislative docket to proceed under the current schedule. The governor emphasizes stability and orderly lawmaking without ad hoc sessions.
Vermont Governor Resists Federal Ratification Push
Governor Clement of Vermont sued a proclamation refusing to call a special session to permit ratification of the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He condemned efforts as driven by powerful and irresponsible organizations and cited a Washington conference with Senator Harding as part of the pressure. The governor warned the 17th and 18th amendments were pushed by federal agents and pay schemes, and argued the 19th amendment would follow the same path.
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Rutland
Clement
Legisimure
Washington
Harding
Vermont
Supreme Court
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Meet at Tuskegee
Representatives from every state attended the first session held in the chapel at Tuskegee Institute Alabama as the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs gathered for its meeting.
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National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Tuskegee
Tuskegee Institute
Ala
National Associaion of Colored Women's Clubs
Paris Women Hold Up Short Dresses In All Weather
In Paris women keep skirts lifted despite their brevity. Even on warm sunny days, hemlines rise and fashion dictates celebration. The scene captures a urban habit where style and practicality intertwine amid city life.
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Parla
Paris
Fortress of Rovno Falls to Bolsheviki in Volhynia
London report says the fortress of Rovno in Volhynia fell to Bolsheviki. Soviet communique notes 1,000 prisoners captured along with two armored trains, two tanks, two stationed guns and a train with locomotives.
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Rovno
Volhynia
Bolsheviki
London
Lutak
Bolskeviki
Agricultural Dept Takes Up Mango Fruit Development
Washington reports the U S Department of Agriculture is taking up development of the mango as a commercial fruit. The East Indian mango is highlighted as one of the world's great fruits in the effort.
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Agricultural Department
Washington
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Interchurch Movement Described as Noble Dream Gone Sour
Dean Charles KR Brown of Yale School of Religion warned that the Interchurch World Movement left a dark brown taste in the mouth of Protestant Christianity in the country during a talk before the International Congregational Church.
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Interchurch World Movement
Heston
Charles KR. Brown
Yale School of Religion
International Congregational Church
Goddard Rocket to Moon Delayed This Month
Worcester mass Clark University professor Robert A Goddard says the rocket destined for the moon is not fully equipped yet and will not flight this month. He explains current technical readiness and the need for improvements before a launch.
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Worcester
Mass
Goddard
Robert A. Goddard
Clark University
Mexico Dry Legislation Near Congress Presentation
The Universal reports Mexico City preparing legislation to make all Mexico dry. The measure, drafted under Provisional President de la Huerta, is to be presented to the next congress.
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Mexico City
Mexico
President de la Huerta
Saya
Universal
German Delegation Publishes Coal Settlement Plan
Spa Belgium after hesitations over reparations the German delegates revealed a plan for settling the coal question They stated that any coal decision would alter their proposals Allied experts had said the German figures did not justify changes The report notes the conditional stance and expected revisions based on coal outcomes.
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Spa
Belgium
Germany
Ten Thousand? Butter Arrives at Port of New York
Forty four thousand kegs of Danish butter, each weighing 100 pounds, arrived at the Port of New York aboard the British steamship Mahia from Copenhagen. The butter was consigned to American importers.
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New York
Copenhagen
Cox Addresses Home Audience After Nomination
Middletown Ohio Governor James M Cox spoke to local crowds in his first public utterance since securing the Democratic presidential nomination. He warned against exploiting class hatred and urged public figures to guard freedom for the many against the few in a world troubled by unrest and threats from Bolshevik ideologies.
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Cox
Middletown
Ohio
James M. Cox
Europe
Want No Proclamation Issued to Declare Fact of Woman Suffrage
In Washington DC the American Constitutional League led by Charles 8. Fairchild of New York seeks an injunction in the district supreme court to stop Bainbridge Colleg, secretary of state, from issuing any proclamation that the suffrage amendment has been ratified and to bar the attorney general from enforcing the amendment.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colleg
District of Columbia
Brandeis Elected President of International Zionist Conference
Louis D. Brandeis, associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, was elected president of the International Zionist Conference convening in London as the first Zionist gathering in seven years to formulate a political program for Palestine. Forty two American and four Canadian delegates attended among 260 delegates from various nations.
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London
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
International Zionist Conference
Palestine
American Express seeks to stay consolidated express group
Washington reports the American Railway Express Company petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve its continued operation as a unified group of Adams Express Company American Express Company Wells Fargo and Company and the Southern Express Company. George C Taylor of New York as president said $31 000 000 was needed for equipment.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Adams Express Company
American Express Company
Wells Fargo and Company
Southern Express Company
George C. Taylor
New York
Consolidated Organization
Probability is That France Will Soon Elect an Aid to Deschanel
Paris reports growing talk in parliament over replacing President Deschanel if health fails. After the recent accident, officials proposed creating a vice president post which the constitution does not currently provide.
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France
Deschanel
Paris
Deschanels
Outlaw Labor Groups Meet in Chicago Over Wage Fight
One hundred fifty delegates from railroad yard men's associations, labeled outlaw by international union heads, began a series of meetings in Chicago. They plan to continue until the U S labor board rules on railway workers' wage awards, with a decision promised by July.
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Chicagoa
United States Labor Board
Twin City's Union Station plans for new terminal
Winston Salem residents heard plans for a two block long passenger terminal by Southern Railway architects. The complex would resemble a miniature Grand Central with 50 year facilities and a separate white and colored travel area. An eight story office block above would house about 150 offices and shops. Preliminary work expected soon, with construction possibly starting quickly.
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Winston Salem
Citison
Southern Railway
Grand Central
New York
T Ja
Charlotte Bond Vote Defeated by Registration Shortfall
In Charlotte the 750000 bond issue for school buildings and improvements failed by 233 votes due to 1462 registered voters not casting ballots. Ninety six hundred votes were cast with 960 for the bonds. most wards supported the project though nonvoters counted against it. Leaders praised supporters from parent teacher groups and city officials as heat and fatigue weighed on turnout.
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Belmont
Balmont
Courd
Belmont High School
Charlotte
Harry P. Harding
Governor Pardons Eight Forsyth County Rioters in 1918 Case
Governor Ric kett signed paroles freeing eight men held on Forsyth county roads for participation in the November 1918 riot. Names include George Douthit J H Savage W L Carter Chris Chappell Ira Whitaker BR Caste and Carl Pields.
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Winston-Salem
County
Rickett
Forsyth County
George Douthit
J. H. Savage
W. L. Carter
Chris Chappell
Ira Whitaker
BR. Caste
Carl Pields
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