California rail workers end strike trains run on schedule
United Press reports the California rail strike ended as Los Angeles workers voted to return to their posts within hours of a government ultimatum. Trains began operating at 7 am, with passenger service normal soon and perishable freight prioritized. Governor Stephens aided rail officials as peace measures and local officials prepared to protect property.
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San Francisco
United Press
California
Los Angeles
Stephens
A. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway
Whitney
William Sproule
Rail Admin
Shore Line Limited
Angeles
Francisco
Oakland
Losins
Bakersfield
Fresno
Pacific Electric
U-Boat 88 Docks in San Diego Harbor
The German submarine U-38 docked at the harbor after a voyage from England via Panama under command of J. L. Nielsen. The vessel, described as peaceful, will move on Monday.
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San Diego Harbor
Diego
Mapler
Panama
England
J. L. Nielson
Spud Brokers Held for Jury in Potatoes Hoarding Case
C Hobag and J T Rice, commission men of 1015 Western Ave, were held for the federal grand jury on a double charge of hoarding and conspiracy to restrict the supply of 114100 pounds of potatoes. The hearing, lasting over three hours, followed an amended complaint by A D A Conway alleging conspiracy in addition to hoarding. Evidence showed the potatoes owned by farmer L Doran of Sequim and shipped to a Spokane port terminal in May 1919 to raise market prices. The first open meeting of King County fair price committee to hear complaints on unjust prices is set for next Tuesday at 3 p m in Room 1041 Henry Building.
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J. T. Rice
Commission
Western Ave
Federal Grand Jury
United States
McClelland
J. Wettrick
Conway
Lever Food Centre
L. Doran
Sequim
Spokane St
Port Commission
King County Fair Price Committee
Henry Building
Tt Waa
White Building
E. F. Wells
T. W. Nash
A. BE. MacCulsky
C. R. Stong
W. T. McGuern
J. B. Hopkins
Shot Fired Through Auto Windshield Near Hoquiam
Hoquiam report says engineer W. H Peters was driving along August Friday when a shooter in an approaching car fired a shot through his windshield, shattering the glass but not hitting him. Peters seeks the identity of the assailants and motive.
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Hoquiam, Aug
W. H Peters
Hoquiam
Peters
Battleship Oregon Enters San Francisco for Fleet Parade
The battleship Oregon arrived in San Francisco on August 19 to serve as Secretary Daniels' reviewing stand during the Pacific fleet parade, marking its entry into the Golden Gate.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Daniels
Pacific Fleet
Golden Gate
Spruce Production Hearing Reveals Testimony in Oregon
Secretary of War Baker promised protection for soldiers who testify at the Portland hearings on spruce production. The committee will probe spruce railroads in Lincoln County and the Toledo mill, with witnesses recounting wartime conditions, graft accusations, and contractor practices.
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Portland
Ore
Waker
Congressional
Frear
James A. Frear
W. W. Magee
Clarence F. Lem
Lincoln County
Oregon
Toledo
Baker
George W. French
French
Vancouver
Wash
Frear and
McGee
Clarence F. Lea
Equalize Vote With Britain Equalize Vote With Britain
A Senate foreign relations committee quarrel over treaty reservations is likely as they take up the issue next week. The panel amended the peace treaty to grant the United States as many votes in the League of Nations assembly as the British Empire, reversing the current balance. Republican factions clash while Democrats resist expanding voting power. The committee aims to report the treaty by midweek with Fall’s labor clause removal as the remaining point. A committee plan to campaign against President Wilson was discussed, with Lodge seeking publicity by staying in Washington. An Irish independence plea was heard today, while Senator Owen read a response to Lodge’s August 12 remarks.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
League of Nations Assembly
British Empire
Lodge
McCumber
Knox
Brandegee
Johnson
Borah
Fall
Wilson
Sena
Tors
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
Labor Day Picnic Aboard Seattle Union Festivities
Labor Day celebrations unfold in Seattle with a Woodland park picnic arranged by Central Labor council. Union members attend from across the city, featuring games, races, field events, a Dreamland ball, and a general large crowd expected. A South Park playfield event and a Fortuna park jazz picnic aid Theodora Home children with dances, contests, and prize awards. Boats departs Leech park periodically on Labor Day.
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Woodland Park
Seattle
Park Board
Central Labor Council
Mies Blanche Johnson
Mia
B. F. Nauman
A. G. Dentler
C. W. Doyle
Morrey Weisfield
F. C. Millington
John McMon
Piccnic
Leech Park
Deadlock Threatens Seattle Building Trades Strike
In Seattle a building work stoppage looms as 6000 carpenters plasterers lathers and laborers demand wage increases. The Building Trades council backs a non mediation stance while the Master Builders' association offers adjustment and urges workers to stay on the job until a settlement. If unresolved the District Council of Carpenters will decide on walkout or adjustment, with proposed Sept 1 raises for carpenters from 7.50 to 160 a day lathers and plasterers from 9 to 10 a day and laborers from 6 to 7 a day. Labor Day events and concerts are planned around Alki Beach Woodland Park and South Park with local bands and leaders.
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Tiwan
Building Trades Council
Master Puilders’ Association
Master Builders’ Association
Huiliding Trades Council
District Council of Carpenters
Alki Beach
Adams
David Sheets Craig
Woodland Park
Wagner
Francis Russell
South Park
Kirchner
Howell Isaac
Steel Workers Talked Strike Threat Averted by Presidency
United Press report from Washington notes that intervention by the president appeared to be the only way to avert a steel workers strike. No reply from Judge Gary of U S Steel by the deadline leaving the channel of direct negotiations closed. President Gompers and the A F of L urged rapid action as tensions rose over the 90 day railway truce and cost of living measures.
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Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Washington
Gary
Gompers
A. PF
Wilson
A. F. of L
A.F. of L
City Orders Depot Moved
Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter was asked by the board of public works to prepare and serve notice on the Puget Sound Interurban Railway to stop unloading on Occidental Avenue within 99 days. The interurban depot in the Pacific block on Yealer Way and Occidental Ave will be abandoned and a new site chosen due to heavy traffic and frequent blockades near the Tacoma depot.
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Occidental Ave
Hull to Olympia to present 1920 tax figures
County Assessor Frank W. Hull will attend the State Board of Equalization in Olympia next Tuesday and stay through the week to aid in presenting county assessment data. He notes leasehold interests have tripled in Seattle and boosted the tax roll by over a million dollars due to apartment and rooming house lease speculation.
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Frank W. Hull
Olympia
State Board of Equalization
Hull
Seattle
State Tax Commission
Wilson Plans 27 Day Tour Amid Steel Strike Talk
President Wilson aims to settle administrative matters before a 27 day speaking tour. He weighs steel industry strike risks after a conference with Samuel Gompers and union leaders who urge him to influence United States Steel to negotiate with the unions. He will avoid public duties, monitor affairs by telegraph, and stay updated on the treaty and price lowering efforts.
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Washington
Wilson
Stee
Samuel Gompers
United States Steel Corporation
Senate
Women reporters join British House of Commons staff
London Aug 30 four women reporters have been added to the House of Commons staff listing Hansard the official record of debates marking a historic first for the parliament developing gender integration within the press corps and government reporting.
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London
House of Commons
City Budget Near Completion as Council Finishes 1920 Plan
The city budget for 1920 is nearly complete with only final touches needed for publication. Councilman A T Drake joined the finance committee, taking the seat of C B Fitzgerald. A street car crash at 14th avenue and Madison injured conductor C B Wil and jamison, while motorman C M Dean escaped unharmed.
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M. Dean
Jamnon
Cardinal Mercier to Sail for U S
Cardinal Mercier will sail for New York on the Agamemnon from Brest on September 3 accompanied by Baron Marchienne and Baroness Marchienne. They return to prepare for the king and queen of Belgium’s visit and will join the Belgian minister to the United States.
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Washington
Cardinal Mercier
New York
Hrest
United States
Baron Marchienne
Marchienne
Belgium
Theft Reported At Waldorf Hotel Room
Weint Wardrobe Andrews 8 reported to police Saturday that someone entered his Waldorf hotel room in his absence and stole a blue serge suit cuff links and a stick pin from room 209.
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Andrews
Weint
Waldorf Hotel
Goat chases man as owner claims custody of animal
Sam Izan walking to work Friday was chased by an elderly milch goat. He reported the incident to police and noted the goat has been penned in his barn. The owner can claim the goat by calling Sam at his home.
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Sam Izan
Milch
Sam
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