Wilson's national tour to sell treaty and world league
President Wilson embarks on a sweeping country tour to promote the covenant and world league. He will skip the capital for about thirty days, with key stops from Columbus to Louisville starting September 3.
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Washington
Wilson
World League
White House
Columbus
Ohio
Indianpolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Des Moines
Sioux Falls
S. D
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Bismarck
N. D
Billings
Mont
Helena
Coueur d'Alene
Idaho
Spokane
Wash
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
San Diego
Denver
Pueblo
Cole
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma City
Okla
Little Rock
Memphis
Tenn
Louisville
United States Faces Higher Cost for Peace Conference
The article notes costs exceed ten dollars and a quarter per unit and that about three million more is expected to be appropriated to complete the 5 million bequest for the peace conference. It mentions emergency department funds used and not yet taken.
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Washington
United States
Ae Department
Wakefield
Vention
Scribner
Hefals
Fremont Ty Council
Hooper Power and Light
Fremont
McKemvie
Fairmont
Humboldt
Lair
Fowler
Preston Fowler
Gordon
Gorton Street
William Margrave
Falls City
Perkins
Salvation. Army
Nebraska
C. Smith
Montrose
Cal
Alliance
Light and Water Department
Chadron
C. H.bandy
Mouser Bros
Cambridge
Midland College
Fremont Driving Park Association
E. Hart
Secretary of Trade and Commerce
State House
Lincolin
Hitchcock
Omaha
Mercier to Sail from Brest on September 3
Cardinal Mercier accompanied by the Baron and Baroness plans to sail from Brest aboard the Agamemnon on September 3 for a visit to the United States starting September 8. The Baron will prepare for the Bel king and queen’s visit to this country.
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Paris
Mercier
Baron
United States
Brest
Agamemnon
Belking
Bryan proposes dual ownership plan for railroads
W. J. Bryan presents before the house an interstate commerce plan featuring state and federal control of railroad lines as a solution to the national railroad restructuring. He urges a federal and skeleton system reaching through every state with states owning other facilities, estimated at four to five billion dollars.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
House
Interstate Commerce
Ak Tom Gor
To Help Lift Cost of Living Campaign Gains Momentum
Government efforts to curb living costs gain new momentum as state officials push ahead with measures. The initiative focuses on reducing prices and easing household expenses amid broader economic concerns.
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Washinston
High Cost of Living Seen Falling Soon
Public advisers urge trimming consumer purchases to curb inflation. Officials expect amendments to the food control law to curb profiteers while asserting progress with shoe price limits and warning against propaganda urging early buying to inflate prices.
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Congress
Palmer
Chicago colored families to return to Dixie
More than a thousand African American families brought to Chicago for high wages are set to return to the South. Louisiana officials surveyed the situation and report many willing to go back to harvest rice and cotton crops, offering to facilitate their return from Chicago.
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Chicago
Dixie
Department of Agriculture and Immigration of
Louisiana
Riots in Knoxville after jail mob ends in deaths
In Knoxville Tennessee rioting broke out as a mob of over a thousand failed to seize a jailed black man accused of killing a white woman. Seven people, white and black, were killed and many injured. Lieutenant James W. Payne of the regular army died by a machine gun bullet fired by National Guard members. another guard member was seriously hurt.
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Knoxville
Tenn
James W. Payne
Regular Army
Tennessee National Guard
Guard
Secretary Baker Seeks Army Camp Site Funds in Hawaii and California
The appropriations request lists $40,000 for the purchase of Army camp sites including Mailii Hawaii. $78,600 for Mather Field California. $64,000 for March Field California. $55,600 for Arcadia Balloon School Los Angeles. and $357,400 for Normoyle Texas. $349,600 for Kelley Field No 2 Texas. $140,400 for Brooksfield Texas. and $40,660 for Ellington Field Texas.
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Washington
Baker
Mailii
Hawaii
Air Service
Matherfield
California
March Field
Arcadia
Los Angeles
Normoyle
Tex
Kelley Field
Texas
Brooksfield
Ellington Field
Douglas Letter Alleging Death of Mexican Bandit Leader
A Douglas Daily Dispatch note claims a letter from Jesus Renteria, a Mexican bandit leader, expresses surprise at his death and asks to present facts to prove otherwise.
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Douglas
Ariz
Jesus Renteria
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Peace treaty expected ratified September 6 in Paris
In official circles Paris, it is believed, the treaty of peace will be ratified on September 6. The report notes confidence the action will occur as the process proceeds in Paris.
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Paris
Cardinal Mercier to Depart for United States in September
Information reports Cardinal Mercier will travel to the United States on September 15. The message notes the plan and mentions accompanying names and places linked to the journey and context.
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Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
United States
Elizabeth
America
Fat Salary Increase Proposed for Post Office Workers
Washington reports a resolution favorably reported proposing a $150 salary increase for each post office employee for the current fiscal year. The measure targets all postal staff and aims to raise compensation amid ongoing budget discussions.
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Washington
Post Office
Put Off Buying Clothing Washington Advised by Justice Department
A fragment from a Washington department of justice advisory suggests delaying purchases of clothing as part of an ongoing investigation. The note emphasizes prudence in consumer spending during the inquiry.
Nebraska Entries Highlight Big Projects and Crops Across State
Lincoln county wheat yields soar as growers report high bushels per acre while plans advance for a new hotel at Axtell and a 100 barrel per day flour mill at Sidney. Omaha and Columbus expansion projects share focus with road and bridge efforts, educational building bids, and a march toward improved infrastructure.
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Axtell
Sidney
Shelton
Collak County
McKelvie
le. Oberlies
Lincoln Tamber Hewier
Book Willana
Central
Meadow Grove
Cumnasium
Columbus
Keath ‘County
Nebraska
Ogallala
Iushville
WW. Cole
Red Cloud
Sutherland
Wiliam
C. Bullard
Omaha
J. €. Pedersen
Kimball County
Kimball
Saline County
Wilber
W. H. Grassmeyer
Riverdale
Roosevelt
Lincoln Pecemily
Hullwey
J. J. Welch
Omaha Grain Man
Stella
Peru State Normal
Gus Hyers
Nace SR Tenning Eigence
Prohibition Party Plans National Convention Ahead
The Prohibition party will maintain its independent structure for the 1920 campaign with a national convention likely after the major parties. A complete ticket may be fielded aligning with the party platform on dry laws, with speakers including Mrs. Jacob Nold of Napanee Indiana and veterans John Sobieski of California and H A Miner of Madison Wis.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
National Party
Prec‘dent
National Committee
W.C.T
Wo.c. T
Jacob Nold
Nappanee
Ind
John Sobieski
California
H. A. Miner
Madison
Wis
New York Labor Scene Shows Signs of Progress
The article notes a shift in labor tensions with recent strikes fading and hope growing for industrial peace. It cites Samuel Gompers’s return from Europe and a Southern California railway strike settlement as indicators of improving labor relations and stock market reaction, while steel unions await presidential action.
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New York
Europe
Samuel Gompers
California
Wheat License Drive Aims at Delinquent Dealers
Government warns all wheat and related product dealers to obtain Federal licenses immediately under threat of prosecution. License control under the wheat director is a key step toward implementing the 1919 wheat crop price guarantee.
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Washington
Ign
French Brides Return Home on Paris Steamer
Dispatches from Paris report sixty two brides of former ABF members unable to adjust to American life secured divorces and sailed back to France aboard the same steamer.
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New York
Paris
ABF
France
Cholera Spreads From Tokio To Yokohama In Japan
A cholera outbreak that began in Tokio last month has spread to Yokohama, raising concerns of a wider epidemic in Japan. Reports tie the spread to coastal regions and warn of potential shortages if production and labor issues worsen later in the year.
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Honolulu
Tokio
Yokohama
Labor Conference Aims to Ease Costs of Living
President Wilson announces an upcoming conference of labor and capital to improve industrial relations and curb rising prices. He urges nationwide patience and active support, calling for increased production and personal economy to restore purchasing power and avert hardship.
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Wilson
Pricce
Washington
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Des Moines Thieves Ring Operated Across Cities
Stolen autos moved through a ring spanning Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City. Agents sold vehicles to unaware buyers including Mayor Tom Fairweather and Councilman Frazee who purchased stolen cars. Stolen Des Moines cars went to Kansas City and Minneapolis and Minneapolis cars ended up in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
St Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Tom Fairweather
Frazee
Tare
Minneapolia
Dew Moines
St. Paul
American Expeditionary Force Farewell Letter To French Troops
Officers and soldiers of the First division of the American expeditionary force on the verge of embarking for home sent an open letter of farewell to French troops. The letter expresses admiration for French courage and sacrifices and says After America we ever France best of all.
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Paris
American ‘Expeditionary
Adda
America
France
Swift & Co official cites 1918 profits drop on taxes
Washington accountant L D H Weld testifies before the agriculture committee on the packing industry. He says Swift & Co profits totaled 33 million dollars in 1918 versus 47 million in 1917, noting federal taxation reduced yearly profits.
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Washington
L. D
HH. Weld
Swift & Co
Hottine Agricultural Committee
Soviet bid for Chinese support in London manifesto
The Russian Soviet is reportedly seeking Chinese backing after sending a manifesto. The piece highlights the Siberian campaign and promises Chinese liberation from foreign bayonets and foreign gold.
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London
Siberia
Miners Urge Immediate Strike in Illinois
The state policy committee of insurgent miners issued a formal appeal calling all coal miners in Illinois to strike immediately in response to President Farrington’s autocratic mandate threatening expulsion of locals from the union.
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Springheld
Illinois
Farrington
All But Two U.S. Heroes Found Washington
The report states thousands of American expeditionary forces in battle against the Hos with only two unaccounted for. Casualties are listed at 291 732, including 77 432 deaths as the war period details circulate in Washington. No immediate strike by shopmen will follow the administration’s grant policy.
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U.S
Washington
Hos
Fragmented Notice About Red Cross Ball and Almond Trees
A distorted item mentions a Red Cross Ball and living in the laundry for a daughter. It also references almond trees of Spain yielding a quarter of the world supply. The fragmentary text mixes social event talk with agricultural statistics.
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Red Cross
Spain
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