Big Coal Strike Nearing End in Cleveland Talks
District attorneys were directed to gather evidence against prime movers as the soft coal strike nears its end. Agreement in principle between United Mine Workers and operators over an annual 60 million ton output is expected to be drafted by a subcommittee and signed soon after a policy committee meeting. The contract would restore last April 1 wage scales and run through March next year while a fact finding advisory committee for future negotiations would be established, chosen by miners and operators and approved by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Prosecution Ordered Over Transcontinental Train Strike
The federal government moves to curb the western train walkout led by the Big Four brothers. Attorney General Daugherty orders district attorneys to prosecute anyone found conspiring to disrupt interstate commerce or mail handling and to act against violations of strike injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Washington
Big Four Brotherhood
Far West
Harding
Daugherty
United States
Prohibition Hold Strong With Still Exact Enforcement
New York figures from the Literary Digest poll show strong support for maintaining the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act. Among 17,888 prohibition ballots tabulated, 236,829 favored strict enforcement while a smaller group backed modification or repeal. bonus sentiment trailed by about 7,789 in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Literary Digest
President Harding Sends Felicitations to Ebert
Washington reports official proof of cordial wishes for peace and prosperity as President Harding cables President Ebert on the third anniversary of the government headed by Herr Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sende Beet
Washington
Harding
Ebert
Herr Ehert
Toll Estimate After Typhoon Devastates Swatow Seaport
Reports from the American consul at Swatow, the Chinese port 250 miles northeast of Hongkong, put August typhoon casualties at 50,000 with 100,000 homeless. Relief is urgently needed as rescue efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Swatow
Hongkong
American Legion
Oil Producers Vote for Shut Down in Tulea
About 500 oil producers from five states gathered in Tulea Oklahoma and unanimously voted for a complete shutdown of drilling operations as the only way to halt further declines in crude prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulea
Okla
Southwest
Unanimouly
Chicago Officials Cite Delays From Northwestern Road
Officials in Chicago say delays persist on the Northwestern road causing commuter disruption and timetable slippage across lines. They warn of continued slow service until track work and schedule changes are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Great corn crop forecast fuels northwest coal plan
A five state governors conference calls for government operation of all coal mines and the railroads serving them. President Harding to receive the resolution asserting a coal shortage endangering health and prosperity. Governors Preus Nestos McMasters Blaine Kendall sign and a Northwest Coal Committee to be formed in Washington with shared expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Blaine
Wisconsin
N. E. Kendall
Iowa
Washington
Northwest
Northwest Coal Committee
Record U S Crop Prospects From August Report
Government August crop report signals bumper yields across major crops. Corn forecast at 3 000 000 000 bushels marking the fourth US record. hay harvest at 98 100 000 tons exceeds 1919 by 1 800 000. White potatoes projected 440 000 000 bushels and tobacco at 1 425 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Leather Returns to Free List in Tariff Vote
Washington reports hides boots shoes and leather were restored to the tariff free list by the Senate in line with a House action over a year ago. Only one roll call on hides produced 89 to 26 against committee rates of 2 cents a pound on green or pickled hides and 6 cents on dried hides, with most tariff fight lines fading in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Mexico protests alleged killings tied to Herrin massacre
Washington. The State department has received a protest from the Mexican government over the alleged killing of two Mexican citizens and the beating of others linked to the Herrin Illinois massacre. The department has acknowledged receipt and promised a full investigation of the circumstances.
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Washington
State Department
Herrin
Ill
Woman becomes Desha County sheriff in Arkansas
Arkansas City Arkansas Mrs Willie Clara Murphy assumed duties as sheriff of Desha county succeeding the late G R Lacey appointed by Governor McRae Murphy is described as the state's first woman sheriff with a smile and laughter in her voice as she took charge at the courthouse
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Arkansas City
Ark
Willie Clara Murphy
McRae
G. R. Lacey
Desha County
Firemen Overcome by Smoke in Downtown Blaze
Twenty firemen were overcome and injured, none seriously, by heavy smoke from a downtown furniture company fire that caused about $20,000 in damage. Two patrols and city cars aided in rushing the injured to the emergency hospital for first aid.
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Omaha
Time Limit Extended for Reporting Bonds Under Peace Treaties
The State department announced an extension until October 1 for reporting holdings of prewar Austrian and Hungarian unsecured government bonds under the peace treaty provisions. This applies to all holders and related filings.
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Washington
State Department
Woolley Suffering Cerebral Attack in Spain
John G. Woolley, 72, noted twice as a prohibition candidate for U.S. president, is reported to be suffering a cerebral attack in Granada Spain. The condition was described as serious with a Scots hospital treating him.
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John G. Woolley
Granada
Spain
Prohibition
United States
Freight cars idle in U S total 387 322 on July 23
Idle freight cars on U S rail lines stood at 387 322 on July 23 down from 417 029 on July 15 according to reports to the American Railway association.
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Washington
United States
American Railway Association
Nebraska item roundup reports fires floods and farm news
Numerous Nebraska notes include a Blair woman burned by paraffin, a Pierce fire with $100000 damage, Antelope and Gage county tax cuts, firemen overcome by smoke in Omaha, and a massive cattle shipment to South Omaha. Also cited are Ak Sar Ben events, chautauqua plans, and rail and highway progress.
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Charles Mytton
Ansley
State
Omaha
LaFrance
Kearney
American Legion Auxiliary
York
Ed Pyles
Blair
Fremont
Ernest Goehring
Ravenna
Omaha Goh Club
Antelope County
Oyster County
Gage County
of Supervisors
Leo Stuhr
Saline County Farm Bureau
Western Passenger Association
Afl
Nebraska
St. Louis
Custer Battlefield Highway Association
Frank Curtis
O. Lowe
Mill Grove
Frank McManus
Palmyra
Fee
Olson
John Pollard
Bond Canadian
Oliver Hohnholdt
Bloomfield
Happy Harvester
Bigsprings Methodist
Billy Leonard
William Leonard
Climax
Big Springs
Ioe
Prairie Crop Prospects Favorable Across Western Canada
The 1918 prairie outlook shows Manitoba near bumper 1915 yield levels with strong rye and oats crops and minimal pests. Saskatchewan reports widespread good prospects aided by spring moisture, while Alberta sees generally favorable rains in the south but reduced yields near Edmonton due to moisture shortages. Pasturage and hay lag.
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Canada
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Brandon
Canadian National Railways
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Edmonton
If you are not satisfied with your lot trade it for a better one
A concise motto urging people to seek improvement by exchanging current circumstances for better opportunities. It emphasizes initiative and self improvement without referencing any specific person or event.
Cuticure Soap and Ointment Routine Shown
A short, instructive fragment describes soaking hands in Cuticura Soap then drying and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment. It advises removing excess ointment with tissue paper and notes a lyrical line about life and love.
Coal Costs to Weigh On Winter Labor Force
A local notice warns that soft coal will increase winter labor burdens. Red Cross Ball Blue is advertised as a gum remover. The ad also contains a lighthearted line about a hog taking resources.
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Mexico
Nebraska News
Raymond Johnson
Scottsbluff
University Place
Neb
Scouts
United States Department of Agriculture
Norfolk
Coronado
Quivera
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
J. F. Krueger
Midland College
Germany
Pierce
A. J. Stoddard
Beatrice
Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Bronxville
N. Y
New York City
Cooper Company of Humboldt
Humboldt
North Platte Valley
Union Pacific
South Omaha
Gering
Yoder
Lyman
Grant L. Shumway
Prohibition Party
Perkins
Keith
Ogallala
Grant
J. A. Schoonover
Aurora
Mary Skinner
Lincoln
Central City
Western Canada
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