Harding Plan to End Railroad Strike Fails in Washington
President Harding proposed a plan to end the railroad shopmen strike by returning to work and submitting seniority to a labor board. The idea sparked immediate opposition from shopmen and the leaders of the big four brotherhoods plan a nationwide conference to intensify actions. They aim to paralyze rail transportation by mobilizing workers to operate potentially defective equipment.
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Washington
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
Aame
Dipnomnia de
Catte
Nation Faces Large Coal Bill and Production Target
Washington reports the national coal bill for the next eight months will exceed last year by about 750 million dollars. About 280 million tons must be mined by April 1 to meet normal demand, with spot coal around 2.10 dollars a ton before a strike began. The Hoover agreement set a maximum price of 38.50 dollars to curb profiteering by coal operators amid the famine.
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Washington
Cna Lee
Am Note Stokes No Surprise in Paris Over US Debt Policy
An official announcement from the American Treasury Department stated that interalised debts would not alter US policy. Officials in Paris had anticipated the stance since the note’s publication, and there was no surprise in diplomatic circles.
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Treasury Department
United States
Paris
Britain Reaffirms No Change to US Financial Obligations
In Parliament Sir Robert Horne, chancellor of the exchequer, reasserted that Great Britain has no plan to alter its financial commitments to the United States while reviewing the British stance on German reparations.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Robert Horne
Reparations Committee Rejects German Mediator Plan
The reparations committee voted eight to one to reject a resolution granting a mediatorium to Germany for the rest of the calendar year on reparation payments. It also rejected Germany’s offer to pay 500,000 pounds monthly on prewar balances.
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Paria
Germany
Ask Parley With President on Sympathy Strike
Rob erts of United Brother hood and EB Enke urge President Gable to approve a sympathetic strike by maintenance of way workers across twenty eight eastern rails from New York Ontario & Western to Baltimore Ohio. They cite unsafe conditions, assaults against members, and complaints driving urgent conference.
Death of Noted American Scientist A G Bell
Noted American scientist Alexander Graham Bell of Baddeck Nova Scotia died here after a long illness described as progressive anaemia. Bell, born in Edinburgh March 3 1847, studied in Europe before moving to Canada in 1870 and settling in Boston where his invention work continued.
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Baddeck
Nova - Scotia
Alexander Graham Bell
Disaes
Ltton
Reduction in State Levy in Lincoln
Lincoln reports reduced valuations and an 83 1 3 percent cut in the state levy by the state board of equalization led by Governor S. R. McKelvie. The state general fund levy drops to 2 mills this year from 8 mills last year, not counting the 3-10 mill capitol fund levy fixed by law.
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Lincoln
State Board of Equalization
8. R. McKelvie
State General Fund
State Capitol Fund
Capitol Fund
Progressive Party State Convention Call
J H Edmisten, chairman of the Progressive Party state committee, calls for the state convention to assemble in Lincoln on Tuesday August 16 at 10 am. The meeting will promulgate a state platform, select a state central committee, and conduct other party business.
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Progressive Party
J. H. Edmisten
Lincoln
Glenn E. Plumb Dies Prominent Rail Plan Advocate
Glenn E. Plumb, longtime rail counsel and author of the Plumb plan on operation and ownership, dies from heart disease after months of illness. He was known for his work with railroad organizations and his influence on transport policy.
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Glenn E. Plumb
Washington
Plumb
Harding discusses policy as wage disputes unfold in Washington
In Washington President Harding weighs a hands off approach as peace overtures fail. Cabinet members and railroad executives favor letting shopcraft conflicts run their course while coal operators push for quicker settlements. Advisers split on whether to intervene or let tensions play out.
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Washington
Harding
Cnrona
Delegation Arrives in Paris to Enthusiastic Welcome
The Good Will delegation greeted by about 10 000 people at Saint Lazare station. They were escorted to Hotel Moderne amid throngs seeking handshakes with the American visitors.
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Paris
Saint Lazare Station
Antimhobiles
Lincoln Fair Grounds Auto Building To House 4 Boys and Girls Clubs
Lincoln Nebraska authorities repurpose the large auto building at the state fair grounds for a Boys and Girls Clubs exhibit. Dealers have shown little interest in a fair show, and Secretary Danielson announced the space will host the youth exhibit.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska State Fair Grounds
Danielson
Nebraska News Wrapup Covers Elections and Local Events
Nebraska notes include the state democratic convention set for Omaha on August 18, Elks plans for a million dollar home and clubhouses, farm and nursery reports, coal shortages in Lindsay, and a series of accidents and local developments across towns like Crete Blair Lincoln and Plattsmouth.
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Omaha
Omaha Elks
Henry Fuller
David City
Jansen
Farm Bureau
Custer County
Crete
Northwestern
Wabash
Nebraska
Name Warrick
Blair
Polk Commercial Club
Lindsay
Edward Woosley
E. McConaughey
Aurora
Pawnee
State Industrial School For
Geneva
Bloomfield
Moorefield
Gage County
George Stephenson
Lincoln
Adolph Lebsack
Blue River
Milford
Frank
Fred Gauger
Stratton
Janet McPhierson
Sunflower
Scottsbluff County
State Experiment Farm
Baril Gilbert
Stella
Saline County
State House
Capitol
Ste Bates Sean Ee
Mrs Abbey Proud of Tanlac’s Big Gain
Mrs Mollie Abbey of Jennings Lodge Oregon praises Tanlac for ending nine years of gas from eating, four years of water intolerance, and a 39 pound gain. She now enjoys good appetite, energy, and strength to do housework, saying Tanlac is wonderful medicine.
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Tanlac
Mrs. Mollie Abbey
Jennings Lodge
Ore
The Dress is the Thing in Dallas News
A Dallas News writer argues the central topic is dress approving any form from undress to full dress and hair dress. He asserts public opinion should align with his view that dress defines appropriateness and style.
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Dallas News
Shave With Cuthura Soap Ad Claims Dual Efficiency
An advertisement touts Cuthura Soap as boosting razor efficiency and promoting skin purity health and comfort. It promises irritation free double daily shaves with one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing.
Johnny Spliled the Beans in Quiet Sunday Scene
The father’s Sunday rest is interrupted by callers who arrive as the housewife welcomes them. Johnny blurts out a shy quip, deflating the scene with a humorous line. The exchange ends with blushes and a lighthearted mood.
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Johnny
Father
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