Nationalization of Railroads Becomes Policy Question
Believed nationalization of all industry is aim. Railroad plan to spread. Union leaders demand profits, retirement of capital, government bonds payment, and future control of lines. Representatives to testify before Joint Congressional Committee, seeking wage rights and asset transfers.
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Ralph F. Couch
United
Washington, D. C
Washington
Reontat Cummins
Renate Aterkiate Commerce Committee
United Ties Today
Itx
Imanigerent
Oran
Army May Cut Price of Food to Consumers
Telegram received today by Cal M K R Hilgard, department quartermaster, from Washington says prices for army food to be sold via parcel post will be announced soon. Some outlets expect a price reduction, with items like corned beef, bacon, canned corn, beans, and stews cited. Sales to begin August 18, with limits per person likely. Postage costs may make parcel purchases cheaper only for certain quantities. Continued on Page Two.
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Cal. M. KR. Hilgard
Washington
Col
Wizard
Enriow Jote
Corlondllors
Ocean of Pane
Cost of Food and Goods Rises Since 1913, Report Says
A Bureau of Labor Statistics study shows food costs up 28 percent since 1913 with major gains in fats meat and grains. Next year saw double digit increases in onions coffee potatoes cheese butter and sugar among others. Apparel fuel furniture and miscellaneous items also rose notably since December 1915.
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Wasmsaros
D. C
Atty
Bureau of Labor Statianion
Atelexs
Ms Corpment
Selfish Interests Said to Guide Auditorium Site Vote
In a San Antonio meeting of the Auge Trade, Willem Steinhardt charged that selfish interests were driving the proposed auditorium site and a $360,000 head issue. He urged using funds to improve the SA5080 bond issue and build a city auditorium elsewhere. Members urged action to block the current plan and cited past delays.
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Ndmr
San Antonio
Willem Steinbardt
Steinhardt
Ant Raisel
Anid
Tom
Wien
Chia City
Gompers Engages German In Violent War Of Words
Amsterdam dispatch reports a bitter session of the International Trades Union Congress. Samuel Gompers and Carl Legien exchanged violent personal remarks over the Washington conference agenda. Legien accused Gompers of backing Kaiserism while Gompers retorted that Legien misrepresented the truth. The clash drew several German delegates to intervene as the chair attempted to maintain order.
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Gompers
Arthur E. Mann
Stunio Evening News
Chlcago Tribone
Chicago Tribane
Amsterdam
International Trades Union Congress
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Carl Legien
German Federation of Trade Unions
Herr Legien
Congress
International Conference of Governments, Employers and Labor
Washington
Mr. Gompers
Josh
Cme
Everson
Mitt
Germany
Charman Ondeceest
Akron surplus foods stampede as shoppers scramble for beef and bacon
In Akron Ohio a food sale drew thousands of women and others who clashed in a mob scene to buy surplus army beef and bacon. About thirty thousand pounds of bacon and three thousand tins of canned beef moved quickly under the crowd s pressure. Prices ranged from MG to 2 cents per pound for bacon and other meats, as residents sought more surplus food.
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Akron
Ohio
Ang
An & Mob
Three Men Charged With Making Liquor in San Angelo
Special Telegram to News from San Angelo Texas reports three men, George Rhone, C. Salyer, and George McAlister, were charged with maintaining an unlawful liquor operation. They were brought to town by Deputy and marshal authorities after an examining trial before Commissioner Covel, with bond set at 1,000.
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San Ange
Tex
George Rhone
C. Salyer
George McAlister
Brown County
Taiters Stitun
Leo Cornelison
Covel
Boy of 9 Loses Eyes After Gunpowder Explosion
Special Telegram to Dallas reports a nine year old boy named Robert Arnett playing with gunpowder in a powder box caused an explosion. The blast damaged both eyes. the boy dropped a match and watched, then the powder failed to explode until he removed the cap, resulting in a severe injury. The incident occurred in August as described in the telegram.
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Dalla “Texa
Robert
Tailor My Suledan 32 Adjoinine Xabuua Buns Commerce AGT
A garbled OCR entry lists names and terms including Lentz and a series of unclear phrases such as Tailor My Suledan 32 and Adjoinine Xabuua. The readable parts resemble an obituary or classified item with potential personal names and a commerce reference, but details remain fragmentary.
Nation's Wits in Supreme Test With Price and Railroad Crises
Congress acts to curb living costs as Senate Agriculture Committee moves to start August 18 debate on Kenyon and Kendrick bills to regulate meat packers. Opposition from Chairman Granna blocks immediate action. treaty to come first, sources report.
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Granna
L. C. Martin
Ashington
B. C
Congress
Kenyon
Kendrick
Dawn Price
Yenicead
Russians Try to Get British to Alter Minds
Report from ARIS August 5 1919 says Russian representatives press Britain to reverse decisions to withdraw from North Russia. They warn Bolsheviks will massacre friendly Russians if Allies pull out, claim Allies promised protection, then deserted Archangel and Murmansk. Archangel feared siege and starvation, population reportedly resigns to death as evacuations proceed.
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Henry Wales
Antonio Evening News
Chicago Trifiene
Chicago Tribune
ARIS
Daria
Thm
Russia
Archangel
Murmansk
North
Britten
Palmir Re
Quarantine Transfer Arrives for Federal Takeover
Col J H White senior surgeon and Maj N V Derry of the U S Public Health Service arrived in Austin to meet a Texas commission tasked with transferring the state quarantine system to the federal government and selling quarantine property at border points. The first joint committee session was held in Dr C W Goddard’s office to discuss the transfer of the entire plant by September first.
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Netw
Austin
Tex
J. H. White
N. V. Derry
United States Public Health Service
Texus
Texas Commission
Habby
Cureton
C. W. Goddard
Grdaard
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity
Tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy to cloudy with a high near 87. Winds southerly light to moderate. Local area expected mild conditions with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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San Antonio
Iran
Local Names and Places in Weave of Historical Text
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places such as ALF and Beyer tied to addresses like 310 12 W Commerce, suggesting a street or directory snippet. Other garbled terms resemble authoring notes or column identifiers without clear events or dates.
Palmer Aims at Food Cost Cuts Amid War-Time Pressures
Washington Aug 5 The Wilson administration weighs definite suggestions to lower food costs as Cabinet members and officials study proposals from Federal Trade Commissioner Colver, Assistant Secretary Leffingwell and Railroad Director Hines. Aimed at curbing profiteering, licensing dealers, currency reform and reviving food administration machinery, the plan may involve elec measures and potential use of Need administration powers. Government distribution of surplus food set for Aug 8 with price drops expected as markets adjust.
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Ay United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Wilson
Palmer
Federal Trade
Calver
C. W. Ames
League of Nations
Asmy
Colver
Treasury
Leffingwell
Hines
Juling H. Barnes
New York
Harding
Barnes
Atles
Itarding
Ipaisely
Need Administration
War Industries Board
Todern
Murdock
Hag Producthan
Iron Workers Strike at Ft Worth Deadlock
Telegraph from New York reports a deadlock as about 150 iron workers walk out since Thursday seeking a $1 per day raise. Business agent WL McCandreay says no change expected today as contractors refuse terms. An earlier offer of $300 to any contractor presenting a contract nine by iron workers is not met.
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WL. McCandreay
Willemaby
Pershing Training Hears Open to Pershing Before Vote
Congress seeks Gen. Pershing’s views on universal service and the army size as War Department plans a half million strong force. Senate Military Affairs panel led by Senator Wadsworth opposes the universal draft feature. Hearings start now. action waits Pershing’s return from abroad.
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Washington
Congress
Gen. Pershing
War Department
Wadsworth
Senate
General Staff
Learust
Wisconsin
Capper
Kansas
Father Kills Three Children Then Tries Suicide
In St Louis on August 5, 45-year-old butcher August Kayser killed his children Adolphine 18 Harry 6 and Glennon 4 with throat slashes and then attempted suicide. His son Theodore wrestled him from severing an artery, sustaining serious cuts.
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Vested Press
St- Louis
Kayser
Theodore
Adolphine
Harry
Glennon
Army surplus food valued at $132 million says War Dept
Surplus food held by the War Department on July 19 was valued at $192,187.70, announced today. Amounts listed include corned beef, roast beef, fresh frozen meat, canned goods, tomatoes, sugar, and other subsistence items totaling millions in several categories.
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Unites Treasy
Washington
War Department
Shopmen Poll on Big Strike Moves Voted
United Press report from Washington August 5 states 300000 railroad shopmen are voting on a nationwide strike. First returns were due today at AFL offices with full results expected by August 24. Officials report leaders pressed to curb local standouts while wage talks continue and broader pay demands loom for train crews as well.
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Ralph Couch
Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor, Railway Department
Radiay
Curl Jeadera
Gort. M.tawell
Ameri- San Federation
Enbor
Wreck Puts Three Hundred Men Dead in Chile Storm
Passenger accounts from Grace Huer Sante Lyles describe a July storm striking Valparaiso Chile. Lifeboats, waves over 40 feet, and a panicked crew led to many deaths and ships wrecked, with animals tossed amid chaos on deck.
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New York Timee
Chicago ‘Tribune
New York
Valparsiso
Chile
Grace Huer
Sante Lyles
Pier 33
Brooklyn
Marie A. Hayes
Scott Hazer
United States
Hayes
Newy York Airurake Company
Atesur
Limera
Santa Trona
Peru
Hase Deen
Vitek
Platela
Cork
Mentaro
Exhibition Flight Of NC-4 To Begin In September
Navy seaplane NC-4 that flew the first trans Atlantic crossing will embark on an exhibition tour starting September 1. The plane will depart New York for Portland Malta and then travel down the Atlantic coast to the Gulf of Mexico and up the Mississippi River.
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Washington, D.C
Navy
Hoosevelt
New York
Portland
Malta
Atlantic
Mexico
Missipel River
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Congressional
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Rofal C. Johnson
France
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
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Indiana
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U. S
Wm. Steinhardt
Dallas
Lnough
Teuton
Kaiser
Me.Govipers
Herr Gren
America
Bia
Yepls
Jin
Kyiseriam
Kaiserlein
Fred
Humwern
Pieter
Maxonie
Jacy
McXeel Jewelry Co
H.C.S
Eens
Texas
Tonizhe
ALF
Beyer
Commerce
Elle
FT. Worth
Pershing
The
Fox Co
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Lin World
ARMY
Chili
Evening News
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San Antonio Evening News
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