Report Filed In Court Asks Denial Of Plan
Frank J Booth special master in chancery recommends dismissing the Public Service Company request to raise street railway fares from 5 to 7 cents. He concludes courts lack power to set transit rates and urges denial of the injunction to block the city ordinance. The decision impacts fare policy and potential reactions from shopmen and legislative action.
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Public Service Company
United States District Court
Frank J. Booth
Duval West
Booth
Public Service Company 1
Shulze Booth
Lot Ponseas
Tralee
Meeting over wage dispute looms with Gompers trip
Washington Aug 27 Officials and labor leaders anticipate a decisive moment as President Wilson appeals for a truce in industrial disputes. Samuel Gompers to attend AFL executive council meeting with shopmen's wage demands and potential strike action under consideration. Officials hope the shutdown can be averted while federation leaders and shopmen weigh the President's request.
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United Press
Washington
Bd. GC
American Labor
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
For Ee
Railroad Administration
Howver
Labor SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS 4 PERCENT wage move
United Press reports labor actions in Washington with three focal areas. The 500000 railroad shopmen voted to accept a four cent hourly raise and drop a 25 percent wage demand to aid government cost of living efforts. Questions loom over whether trainmen conductors and other rail unions will follow suit. A separate steel workers’ committee in New York weighs a conference with steel magnates as President Wilson requests patience.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Union Steel Workers
New York
New Government Railroads Plan Seeks 11 Directors Board
Senator Lenroot proposes a wholesale railroad reorganization via a government controlled corporation. It would own and operate lines with an 11 member board named by the President from diverse groups. Existing stock would be retired and new stock issued with staged dividends and labor sharing.
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Tennant
What’ll We Do With Mexicans Is Puzzle Now
Mexico prisoners captured by the American expeditionary forces face uncertainty as to their fate. Reports say they may be brought to Fort Sam Houston in Texas for trial, or to El Paso near Marfa for witnesses, while some advocate turning them over to Carranza. Observers note they have violated no U.S. law, complicating the decision.
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Mexico
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Tel
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Houston
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Marfa
United States
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Carranza
First Division Arrives Home From Overseas Mission
A report from Aue states the First Division is en route home aboard the Pastares transport, with nineteen officers and thirty enlistees aboard. The Pastares departed on August 1 and carries 1408 personnel including several noncommissioned units. The return voyage is underway, with orders previously issued Saturday.
San Francisco Loses All Train Service in Widespread Strike
San Francisco halted all train operations as a statewide rail strike expanded from Los Angeles. The walkout, sparked by Pacific Electric and streetcar workers, quickly reached Bakersfield, Fresno, San Diego, and San Francisco, suspending ticketing and halting Western Pacific and Santa Fe routes. Officials warned of further spread as supplies dwindled and travel shifted to cars and boats. The strike gains support from the State Federations of Labor, while Cleveland headquarters abstains.
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Pacife
Davith Llegirle
Los Angeles
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Acramneota
Stockton
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Astern States
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Caifornia
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Clevelaail
Brother Bounty
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Ground of Labor
Homespun Dress Is Pretty If Wearer Has on Diamonds
Dallas jewelry leader Arthur A. Everts tells the American National Retail Jewelers Association convention in Chicago that real pearls and diamonds can replace cosmetic use. He argues women would save on powders and men need not worry about pressed trousers if jewels are worn. Miss Olga Turner models with $250,000 in jewels to demonstrate.
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Arthur A. Everts
Dallas
Texas
American National Retail Jewelers’ Association
Mr. Everts
Paris Budapest phone repaired and Austro-Hungarian turmoil
Report states US Navy electricians found a break in the private telephone line between Budapest and Paris. Hoover office wires were used to control food distribution in Austria-Hungary. Archduke Joseph reportedly resigned, archduke intratal Friait rich formed a new government with aid from Fridloni and Vasony, as Budapest shifted in the wake.
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Henry Wales
San Antonio Evening News
Chicago Tribune
Paris
United States Navy
Army
Navy
Budapest
Thienefic
St. Mihiel
Hoover
Austria-Hungary
Mr. Hoover
Addressel
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Archduke Joseph
Friaitrich
Priederich
Gervai
Loradem
Vasony_bessa
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Power
Aerial smuggling in darkness a growing problem
Forbes Fairbairn reports on night aerial smuggling rivaling 16th century blockade running. Britain studies strict laws, yet smugglers may still fly over protected areas on cloudy days, using bad weather to evade patrols. The piece warns of aerial espionage and declining naval protection as new flight methods emerge. Call 2010 West Commerce for more.
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Universal Service
Innihene LoNcon
England
France
O. Henry
McNeel Jewelry Co Diamonds Wastenes and Jewelry
McNeel Jewelry Co advertises diamonds high quality gemstones and finest jewelry offerings. The notice emphasizes superior cuts brilliant stones and durable settings aimed at luxury buyers and gift purchases.
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McNeel Jewelry Co
ISANTA FE REFUSES TO ACCEPT FREIGHT WEST
CLIY Mo August 27 The Soo road operating trains from this city to the Pacific Coast today shifted business to points south and west of Barstow California due to a rail strike affecting Southern California Traffic to California north of Barstow remained unimpeded at dawn Officials said all trains into California may be canceled today as the strike involving San Williamsta was reported No official confirmation had been received prior to 8 oclock
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Gnend Press
CLIY
Sooroad
Dolur
Pacific Coast
California
Wag
President Wilson to Begin Tour Amid Senate Talks
Washington August 3 President Wilson plans a speaking tour as soon as manpower and arrangements permit. A corps of assistants is drafting the itinerary. travel could extend about 45 days depending on strain. He may visit New York for Pershing meetings and a fleet review, with potential August or September engagements.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Sim
Senate Foreign Relations
Pres.dent
San Anci Sco
Ylang
Pershing
Dallas City Store Doing Big Business
Dallas August 27 municipal grocery store reopened after yesterday closure due to heavy demand. Clerks moved faster and purchases were dispatched rapidly with safes heavy while police outside kept lines orderly by rope separation at the street entrance.
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Nevea
Dallas
Texas
Tailor Lentz Opens Shop at 109 Soledad Street
Local tailor Lentz opens new shop at 109 Soledad Street adjacent to National Bank group Commerce. Details unclear from OCR but confirms business launch and location. Entities include Lentz, 109 Soledad Street, National Bank, Commerce.
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Soledad St
Airmen Race Returns In International Air Derby
Roosevelt Field Minevan Aug 27 Two more air travelers depart for Yoronty in the international air derby. Watlice and Lieut Palmer among contestants expected to arrive today. Simion first to finish as others depart Albany and Toronto. About 25 planes in and out of Syracuse amid rough weather. Three air corps officers lead for completing the round trip. Dini Meygard and Plumb credited with flying times. Nine new starters left yesterday. several finished at Rhonanvel Field and Taranto.
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New York
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Toronto
Rhonanvel Field
Taranto
Tyrewriters and Bison Plow Sold by Beyer Store
A. F. Beyer at 310-12 W Commerce sells Tyrewriters and a new Bison Plow as listed in a local recording notice.
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A. F. Beyer
W. Commerce
Rophy Ape Recording
Plumb plan not to be taken up by Congress
Universal Service reports that Chairman Esch of the Interstate Commerce Committee says the Plumb plan for nationalizing railroads will not be favorably considered as a solution to transportation. The caucus applauded, stating no single plan will be presented, but the draft report will include the best features of all plans. Discussions on credit labor and financing dominate as the committee studies the railway transition back to private ownership, with potential crises foreseen in the coming days.
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Universal Service
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Ile Hon DC
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Repupa
Esch
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Congress
White Plague Stops Wedding in Chicago Health officials halt marriage
In Chicago a tuberculosis case halted a wedding between William Forestall and Miss Mary Fenton. Forestall, declared consumptive, faced court and health orders to keep away from his four year old daughter. Despite warnings, Miss Fenton insisted on marrying him, while officials announced further confinements for those who ignore health rules.
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Chicago
Health Department
William Corestall
Forestal
Mary Fenton
Forestall
Litt
Deciaed
Miss Fenton
Ale
Pasha of Persia Plans State Visit to United States
A dispatch reports the Persian prince, identified as the Pasha of Persia, announcing an upcoming visit to the United States within the next few months. The note appears in a mixed local scene description referencing flowers and a bottle, but the key item is the royal visit plan. The report places the event in Constantinople.
Fox Ca Jacqeet Eecak Ministers to the World
The fragment mentions Fox Ca and Jacqeet Eecak ministers to the world with unclear context. Further readable details are insufficient to identify a full event, date, or organization for a concise summary.
Climax near in crisis of the country revs
Washington braces for a presidential tour and a looming clash with labor over wage and cost of living. The American Federation of Labor may back the president or align with shop workers if terms fail. A decisive executive council meeting tomorrow could trigger nationwide strike power battles.
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Ashington
Atty
Auperlean Federation of Labor
Washington Today
Ila Fighe
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Wenhd
Labor Federation to Support Actors Striken Union Meet
United Press reports the American Federation of Labor pledging backing for actors in the Actors’ Equity Association strike. At Lexington hearings strikers perform benefit shows while AFL officials press for settlement with the Producers' Managers' Association. The Actors’ Productivity League claims 1,919 members and opposes the new alliance.
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New York
Anerson Federation
Vthaber
Wil Empport
Lee Wterk
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Lexington
Atrikera
Snel Gormners
Amerse: Federation
H Gompers
Wurrade
Actors’ Pudenty League
Avene Bex
Wilson Replies to Carranza Note Amid Border Tension
President Wilson via the State Department sends the government's reply to Carranza concerning U.S. troops crossing into Mexico to pursue bandits who abducted and held for ransom Aviación Ldenty Jarvis and Peterson. The note's text will likely be released once in the hands of Washington’s Foreign News, with Carranza’s response expected to be published concurrently.
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Chicago Tribune
I.ashington
DE. C
Droskient Wilson
State Department
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Cartanzs
Ldenty
Jarvis
Peterson
Mexico
Carranza
Juan Is
Rojo
Camp Sherman to Close September 1 in Ohio
A telegraphic message from Camp Travis announces Camp Sherman at Chinteatie Ohio will close September 1. The camp has been a demonization center in the region, but the closing is not expected to reduce the number of men sent to Camp Travis. Thirteen camps will remain open after September 1 according to current indications.
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