80 000 Men Around Detroit Set to Lose Jobs on Sept 16
Allan Benson reports Detroit area plants will shut down September 16 due to coal shortages. About 80,000 workers in Detroit and surrounding plants risk unemployment, with Ford's Highland Park plant adapted to oil burners but crucial forge work requiring coal. The piece notes interlinked industries depend on coal and rail coal strikes, urging fuel conservation.
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Detroit
Alloné
Allan Benson
Henry Ford
United States
Highland Park
Ford
Tariff Harmonization Race Fast as Congress Session Ends
Washington dispatch reports a race to complete a harmony tariff bill before adjournment for November elections. Two thousand rates remain to be fixed under the foreign valuation plan, with conferees finishing work before final enactment. Also notes fines for speeding two men, B Hoyle and I G Bishop, in North Potomac street court.
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I. Ngs
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
North Potomac Street
Hoyle
Bishop
Justice Bitner
Cussed Out Of Home Leads To Court Arraignment
John Hi Churchely faced the Police Court this morning on a charge of failing to provide support for his wife and three children. He was ordered to pay $6 weekly for maintenance after his wife Mary testified he left the home three weeks ago with all funds, giving nothing since. The accused said he left due to repeated cursing at the house, claiming he was tired of being cursed.
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Juustica Bitner
John Hi Churchely
Mary
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Return Of Fuelless Days And Heatless Nights
International News Washington August 6 The House considers a resolution by Representative Brennan Republican Michigan to restore fuelless days and heatless nights by authorizing the administration to impose strict coal use limits. The measure aims to meet an impending coal famine through fuel curtailment orders issued earlier in the war period.
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International
Washington
House
Representative Brennan
Michigan
Irregular close marked by gains and losses across stocks
The New York stock market closed irregular with Cong Gad advancing to a year high near 140 before settling at 138. American Tobacco hit 165, Marine preferred rose to 68, U.S. Steel around 1065, and bonds largely unchanged. Several names dipped, including Baldwin and Ancon, while Utah copier and other issues fluctuated in a choppy session.
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International News
New York
Cong Gad
American Tobacco
Marine Preferred
U. A. Steel
Baldwin
Anconiin
Utah Copier
Sinerary
Two Men Held In Whisky Case Narrowly
Two men, including W. W. Smith, were held on whisky charges after a downtown raid and court appearance. Smith received a $50 fine plus costs, while a manufacturing-for-sale charge was dismissed. bond set at 3000, with state appeal pending. Leo Martin, arrested with Smith, was also held on the same bond after a state appeal.
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Costa
Justice Bitner
D. Angie Wolfiager
Leo Martin
Smith
Smith Io
Anna Smith
Main Avenue
Mag Cmd Tad
Fiat
Plan To Give Roads Chance To Make Good
Washington August 26 President Harding repeats his plan to let railroads prove they can keep efficient service without unionized shopmen. If failing, Congress may be asked to authorize taking over roads unable to fulfill public obligations. Abrupt negotiations disruption in New York expected to worsen strike impact on other unions. Continued on Page 10.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Harding
Congress
New York
CIA
G O P Opens Campaigns Amid Turbulent Midyear Flashes
Intermi News reports GOP activities in Allentown and Perkasie with Gifford Pinchot and Senator Pepper amid talks of ousting from Harrisburg. Rituals of impeachment, laboring fears, and political bets color a frenzied August scene as voters weigh Pinchot for governor and rival candidates. In related dispatches, a fatal crash near Hawkstadt interrupts travel for a party returning to Henderson Kentucky.
Ten Thousand Gather For Farmers' Picnic
Over ten thousand Washington county farmers crowded the Hagerstown fairgrounds for the Sixth Annual Farmers' Picnic under the Washington County Farmers Association. Gov. Albert Ritchie spoke after noon with Judge Frank I. Duncan and other officials arriving earlier. The event featured music contests speaking and a bustling midway with booths and vendor stands. Children were weighed and cared for in the main hall with souvenirs given, as families bought hot dogs lemonade watermelon and near beer for meals.
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Washington County Farmers’ Association
Gram
Ritchie
Frank I. Duncan
Baltimore
A. 3. Goldsborough
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
J. N. Mackall
State Roads Commission
John “W. Garrett
U.S
Gray Silver
Fairgrounds
Elizabeth Bell
Misa Kathérine Schindle
Misa
Sus Frick
Grey Gables
Washington County
Irish Battle as Mourners See Collins
Dublin August 26 mourners watched amid a clash between irregulars and Free State troops near the city hall. An irregular attack triggered a mine explosion. one Free State soldier was killed and many wounded. Ambushes and fighting continued as authorities battled rebels. Also, the Pioneer firetruck was sidelined for overhaul and tire replacements, expected back in service soon.
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Michael
Collins
Fof Thera
Free State
Tralse
Free
Neangh
Labor Should Share in Railway Profits Proposal
Representative McGregor of New York urged Railway Executives chairman Thomas De Witt Cuyler to settle the current strike by granting railroad employees representation in management. The appeal argues labor should partake in railroad profits, calling for employee voice in decisions affecting operations and profits.
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International News
Washington
McGregor
Republican
New York
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Gads
Klan Initiation Arrests Reported on Pittsburgh Heights
In Duquesne Heights Pittsburgh a midnight Ku Klux Klan initiation was interrupted by a crowd armed with shotguns clubs and brooms. Klan members and novices fled in waiting cars as residents formed a vigilance committee and sought police action. The incident marked the fifth attempt in a Pittsburgh area ceremony within a paved path area.
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International News
Pittsburgh
Ku Klux Klan
Duquesne Heights
Inva
Moral pressure on two factions in coal strike
In Philadelphia on August 26, government influenced sources and others apply moral pressure to end the coal strike. Senator Pepper met with United Mine Workers president John L. Lewis to assess miners' views, signaling potential accommodation-based settlement. Samuel Gompers arrived with his wife but took no active role, while Governor Sproul held talks with miners’ counsel William A. Glasgow. Continued on page 10.
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International News
Philadelphia
George Wharton Pepper
John L. Lewis
United ‘Mine Workers
Pepper
Samuel *Gompers
American Federation of’ Labor
Sproul
Wiliam A. Glasglow
Big French battleship sunk with 3 dead in gale
Paris dispatch reports the 24,000 ton battleship France sunk in Quiberon Bay after striking submerged rocks while entering harbor in a gale. Three lives lost among 25 officers and 600 men aboard. ships Paris and Strasbourg evacuated the crew as high winds hampered transfers.
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Walted Press
Paris
France
Quiberon Bay
Quiberon Harbor
Ministry of Marine
Strasbourg
Freight traffic on C. A. held up near Road House
Freight traffic on the Chicago and Alton Railroad between here and Road House division terminal was at a standstill today. Trainmen refused to work over unsatisfactory working conditions. Additional United States marshals have been sent to Road House to prevent a repetition of Thursday night’s bombings.
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International News
Springfiel LD
Chicago and’ Alton
Road ‘House
Division Terminal
United States
Road House
McSparran Opens Gov Campaign in Willow Grove
John A. McSparran, Democratic nominee for governor, opened his campaign in Willow Grove, Pa. on August 26. State chairman McCullough and Mrs. Clarence Renscaw, vice chair of the state committee, attended the event.
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International News
Willow Grove
John A. McSparran
McCullough
Clarence Renscaw
Wagon license tags placed on sale here
Raymond E. Brewer announced this morning that licenses for one and two horse wagons are now on sale at the Mayor's office. The tags were expected on some time ago but were not received this morning. The new tags must be on by September 1.
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Raymond E. Brewer
Senate panel stalls Cummins coal bill showdown
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee delayed action on the Cummins bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission over coal distribution after two hours of wrangling. Senator Cummins acknowledged strong opposition as coal operators and miners are heard on Monday.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
International News
Ene
Washington
Congress
Interstate. Commerce Committee
Cummins
Interstate
Commerce. Commis
Sion
Police Find Car Of Alleged Slayer
Police located John A Holleys Plymouth druggists car at Clearfield and Arbor streets identifying it as the getaway vehicle for the slain Mrs Abbie Smith Mowrey. The car was seen near the Blazers home where Mrs Stanvitch said Holley had departed minutes earlier. A building permit was issued to Charles Brezler for a 10 by 20 foot frame garage at 58 Randolph Ave.
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International News
Philadelphia
John A. Holley
Plymouth
Abbie Smith Mowrey
Clearfield
Arbor Streets
Holley
Charles Brezler
Randolph’ Ave
Fuel shortage felt by U S railways
Washington August 26 Railroad systems of the country are beginning to feel the pinch of fuels shortage it was indicated today by an announcement from the federal fuel distributor that large tonnage has been awarded to New York New Haven and Hartford Delaware Lackawanna and Western Pere Marquette and Grand Trunk of Canada Officials refused to state the actual amounts involved.
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Washington
New York
New Hay
Hartford
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Pere
Grand Trunk -of- Canada
Interwoven Mills hold big picnic across four states
Employees of the 17 Interwoven Mills from four states enjoy a large picnic at Pen Mar. Train loads of workers and their families passed through Martinsburg Winchester this city and Pennsylvania early this morning.
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Pen-Mar
Martinsburg
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Fate of world in hands of America says James M. Cox
London dispatch quotes James M. Cox urging U S leadership to untangle Europe’s crisis. He proposes Herbert Hoover as special commissioner to study and propose remedies, arguing the United States holds the key to resolving reparations and economic issues threatening stability.
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James M. Cox
International’ News Stat
London
Whemic
Central
Europe
United States
Cox
Lloyd George
Downing
América
Herbert Hoover
Hoth Aero
Corny Hoover
Tampico Fire Ravages Big Oil Center
Fire swept a large Tampico area destroying two six story buildings and an entire block of business structures. Three people were killed and many injured as damage neared 2.5 million dollars. The blaze began in a back room of a store and the cause is undetermined. Heavy insurance coverage included French, American and British companies.
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Interhnatiating
Tampico
Mex
Coal output hits six million tons in past week
Washington reports six million tons of bituminous coal produced in the past week, with additional shipments pledged to meet demand. Details indicate sustained output levels across major mines and increased shipments to industrial users as supply chains stabilize.
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Washington
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