World Labor Conference Outlines Plans for October
Dr. James T. Shotwell outlined the international labor conference agenda for its October kickoff in Washington. Key topics include an eight hour day worldwide, unemployment remedies, women in industry with maternity funds and night‑work limits, and banning child labor under 14. Four delegates from each League of Nations member will attend, with separate government, capital, and labor representatives.
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Rodman Heads Western Fleet As Pacific Battle Force
Washington July 18 Admiral Hugh Rodman commands the Pacific fleet slated to reach Puget Sound by Sept 15 under Vice Admiral C S Williams. The force totals 2 100 officers and 43 000 men with 197 vessels including 14 battleships 11 cruisers 110 destroyers and 12 mine sweepers. The New Mexico leads a roster of battleships and an extensive train accompanies the fleet, many destroyers and mine sweepers remaining overseas for now.
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Switzerland Favors League Headquarters in Geneva
Hans Sulzer Swiss minister to the United States declares in Portland that Switzerland is the logical home for League of Nations headquarters. He asserts Swiss ideals of liberty and justice support the choice and notes Geneva has been chosen as the league seat.
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Juror Marries During Murder Trial
Lazar Peter Vucanovich a trunk maker and juror on Judge Michael Roche's panel asked to be excused for three weeks to marry. He brought his bride Miss Cella Jacono to the courtroom where 12 jurors witnessed the ceremony as William B. Sullivan served as best man.
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Secretary Houston Motoring Along Pacific Highway Visit
Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston and party motored from Eureka to Grants Pass en route to Sacramento. Accompanied by Mrs. Houston and Austin B. Fletcher, California state highway engineer, he expressed strong interest in the Pacific highway under construction.
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German Prisoners Help Exterminate Moth Pest Near Sittingbourne
London July 18 German prisoners are employed in exterminating the moth pest in several orchards near Sittingbourne as part of wartime agricultural measures.
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