Negotiations Fail Over Seniority Rights in Rail Strike Crisis
New York August 25 Negotiations by the Willard group of 52 railroads and five brotherhood chiefs to settle the rail and shopmen strike collapsed amid opposition to seniority rights. Leaders returned to headquarters at the Woodlatch Hotel after a five hour session. a later statement was anticipated. An unrelated fire at Clvidence's store caused minor damage as departments arrived.
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Lloyd George Faces Multiple Crises in Europe and Ireland
London reports Premier Lloyd George plans return to discuss German indemnity and Ireland after Michael Collins death. He fears European unrest as Austria seeks influence while Hungary mobilizes troops near the front.
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Lloyd George
Denter
Ireland
Michael Collins
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Austria
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Market stays very steady in forenoon trading
New York stocks were steady forenoon with many leading issues in demand. Steel rose to a yearly high at 106. Mexican Pete jumped over 2 points to 183. Studebaker climbed to 149, Central Leather preferred up over 2 points to 78, American Tol and Toh To 13 to 121.
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Early Hagerstown Record Books Unearthed at Court House
Archival find in Hagerstown reveals 18th century Orphans Court books and Accounts volumes dating after 1778. The volume bearing the name Thoraag Sprigg was noted for its authoritative entries and ornate script by a clerk identified as a master with many flourishes.
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Harry Shafer
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Free State Victories Rise After Collins Death
Reports from Dublin indicate Free State forces scored multiple victories along the western front. Detachments captured 20 irregulars, seized machine guns and ammunition, with several pockets of resistance collapsing in Kin Solar, Dunwarin, and Durmainway. As Irregulars surrendered after Collins’s death, calls for unity and stricter measures against rebels grew, while government ministers weighed constitutional plans for September 14.
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Mras
Rebel Leader Plans A Big Seizure
Reports claim Mimoun De Var tora, Irregular commander, breached Togittara lines and moved toward Prea Alate in Louth. Belfast rumors say discussions with General Alton occurred as predictions of a march forward grew amid cholera outbreaks and escalating tensions.
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Cox President Prospects Highlight British Outlook
The Chronicle, seen as Lloyd George's mouthpiece, predicts Daniel Cox of Ohio could win the 1820 U.S. presidential race. It suggests he would expand U.S. influence abroad once in office and notes British commentary on his potential nomination.
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Ohio
RAIL STRIKE SHIFTS FOCUS OF COAL PEACE TALKS
Washington August 25. President Harding and his cabinet weighed railroad strike effects as coal legislation moved through Congress. Officials warned that unless shopmen’s strike ends soon, coal transport could falter, undermining bituminous settlement's benefits. Secretary Hoover urged optimism on bituminous production but stressed transport to hard hit northern regions.
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Oy Dutcesn
Jonal Neva
Washington
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White House
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New England
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Five men arraigned in fatal mob attack case in police station
A crowded small court heard the arraignment of five men alleged to be in the band involved in the July 28 attack that beat tarred and robbed victims. Tompson described the assault and identified suspects amid a lengthy courtroom dispute over seating and identification procedures.
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Dewey Batt
Walter
Tompson
Dickson Construction Company
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Raigna
Grice
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Plan Attack on Agreement With Miners
Reports say Pittsburgh Producers Association and West Virginia operators plan to challenge the Cleveland agreement between United Mine Workers and signed pact. Kanawha Valley Coal Operators and Pittsburgh groups meet to map future actions. Don Rosa in Washington notes preliminary steps against the Cleveland agreement. Potential move seeks support from Attorney General or Federal Commission for Pennsylvania and West Virginia operators.
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CGAL price rise questioned by Daugherty
Attorney General Daugherty declared the reported price increase for CGAL unjustified after learning that orders had been placed at an advance of 61.26 per ton, with payment terms noted. The Aug. 2 Washington dispatch cites ongoing concerns over pricing and justification from federal authorities.
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Coneral Daugherty
Foreign Plan of Valuation in Tariff Talks
Washington reports show a split among conference members over a foreign valuation plan within the Fordney McCumber tariff debate. A majority favored the foreign scheme, while Americans largely opposed it, with decisions delayed as senators discuss proposed changes and the readineess of a final vote.
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Bomb found on Vere Maruelle railway slope tracing ordered
From Baginaw Michigan Aug 23 Arm ed police rush to locate origin of a high explosive bomb packed in mud and newspaper fragments. The device with rose and fuse lit was found by a team. No injuries reported as it was discovered before detonation.
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Many Mines in Potomac Region Open
Cumberland Maryland August 24 The Davis Coal and Coke Company the largest operator in the Potomac field reports an almost complete resumption of mining with 746 men now working and loading from 60 to 55 cars a day The company expects to reach a daily average of 75 cars within another week Four of the mines are now working full capacity At least 80 percent of its men on payroll have returned since April None of the men were evicted and their names remain on the assurance rolls The Somerset region Geor ges Creek area also shows resumed coal mining after a new wage scale was adopted The wages are raising output and employment in the area
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La Follette Civilian Gas Price Probe Start
Washington August 26 The Senate today received a preliminary report from Senator McNary of Oregon on a national investigation into the gas industry led by Renator La Follette of Wisconsin. The inquiry follows claims of price drops and industry practices, with various officials and committees named in the proceedings.
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Chaos in Germany as indemnity crisis tightens
Berlin reports a grave crisis in Chancellor Wirths government over reparations. Germany offered 50 million gold marks and coal timber pledges to the inter allied commission, but the pledges chief Mauclere rejected the guarantee. The cabinet met late, and American Ambassador Houghton inquired about the perilous situation while Hugo Stinnes visited the chancellor to urge action as a possible salvation.
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Sr. Weyer
Berlin
Wirth
Germany
M. Mauclere
Pledges Commission
A.B. Houghton
Hugo
Chaneslar Wirth
World loses confidence in Germany, says Wirth
Berlin dispatch reports Fritz Ebert Jr notes international confidence in Germany has collapsed due to broken promises. The piece describes plummeting wages from eight to under two marks weekly, rapid price hikes, and looming unemployment as relief efforts struggle to avert deeper crisis.
German Civil War Threat Foreseen by Ebert Son
Fritz Ebert predicted in Berlin that Germany will face civil war following current economic hardship. He warned of rising unemployment leading to looting and then more conflict, describing the trend as part of the nation’s wartime instability.
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Berlin
Fritz Ebert
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Congress Acts To Avert Coal Shortages This Winter
Washington lawmakers moved to curb coal shortages amid strikes by anthracite and bituminous miners. Urgent measures aim to keep the country supplied for the coming cold months as Congress grapples with rail and production disruptions and the looming bonus bill controversy.
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Beck Verdict in Debauchery Cover Up Case
ABeck verdict centers on charges of debauchery cover up by military figures. The report notes a push to expose alleged misconduct and implicates officials connected to Beec Day and his wife, with counsel Moman Pruitt seeking full disclosure. The army board’s report urged transferring the case to civil authority for trial.
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