Global Labor Unrest and Uprisings Prompt Continentwide Actions
Amid rising tensions across Europe workers prepare for widespread action as strikes and a general holiday loom. France aims for a unified stoppage, with Paris and Seine department near complete shutdowns while rail and tram services face limited disruption. Italy faces economic strain as industrial regions, including Turin, brace for potential disorders, and governments implement precautions. The movement seeks a twofold agenda: a 10 hour day plus weekly rest, and wage increases tied to inflation, with pensions after 25 years in useful sectors. In the U S northeast, mass transit adopts a three-tier zone fare plan to curb calls within two miles, with escalating charges for longer routes and night rates.
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Nebraska paymaster’s 1.12 check to A M Smith
A 25-year-old check from the C and Q railroad issued to A M Smith on December 4 surfaced among paymaster T Beans’s papers after Beans forgot the details of the transaction. The check originated in Broken Bow Nebraska.
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A. M. Smith
French Trees for Heroes to Honor Soldiers in Alabama
Alabama plans to plant trees from France to honor soldiers, per American Forestry commission, with President Poincare sending the consignment. A Field, Illinois report notes a French wine tasting like vinegar in tobacco, shared by George W. Higgins, a 130th soldier now in France, to relatives.
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Alabama
France
Pauldiers
American Forestry
Poincare
Bama Forestry Commission
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George W. Higgins
Second Mortgage Route Lets Tenant Buy Farm
A detailed example shows how a tenant farmer can acquire a 160 acre farm with a Federal Farm Loan first mortgage and a strategic second mortgage arrangement. The tenant borrows 3000 dollars, pays owner in cash, and the landlord accepts a shared mortgage plan that preserves the lender’s security. The plan relies on a 8500 dollar first mortgage at five and a half percent, plus annual amortization costs, creating a steady payment path to avoid foreclosure while enabling farm ownership. Aerial performer Lieutenant Olmer L. Locklear plans a non stop New York to San Francisco flight, using dropping fuel to refuel mid route. He gained fame for stunt work and plans to fly after Army discharge.
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United States Steel Posts No Extra Dividend This Quarter
United States Steel directors announced no extra common dividend at the quarterly meeting. Regular dividends of 11 4 percent on common and 1 3 4 percent on preferred were declared. Quarterly earnings after expenses totaled 33 513 4, with prior quarter earnings 22 874 429 and surplus 4 822 215. No explanation was given for deducting federal taxes in the current report.
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United States Steel Corporation
Italy Pleases Militarists Jabs at War System
The New York World reports that German militarists in Junker circles welcome Italy's push for a war system viewed as practical. It suggests leaders across parties hope Italy's stance will push a global conflict, or at least prove the need for strong state power, amid Paris league efforts.
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New York World
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Paris
League of Nations
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Aetna
Letter From France Describes Nursing Officer's Nice Leave
Miss Freda G Lund of the United States Nursing Corps sends a vivid account from France during a two week leave in Nice. She recalls a Cadillac ride along the Mediterranean, moonlit nights over the sea, a lazy morning with breakfast in bed as Spanish troubadores serenade below, and visits to historic sites linked to Napoleon Caesar Augustus and St Luke.
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Ireland
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Yanks To Relieve A O St Louis Mobilize To Germany
Two hundred fifty men, first recruits since the armistice, have arrived at Camp Meade. They will be mobilized with other units and sent to Germany as part of the occupation army.
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Germany
Tree Man John Peterson Dies At 85 In Ohio County Infirmary
New Philadelphia Ohio reports the death of John Peterson 85 known as the tree man for living for years in a house built in a sycamore tree. He died recently at the county infirmary after his unusual residence drew local attention.
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German Peace Delegation Arrives at Versailles in Humble Reception
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau and the German peace team arrived by train to Versailles amid a thronged station. The German delegation faced a cold, formal welcome from prefect Chaleil as photographers flashed. Rantzau, hat in hand, trembled and thanked officials before the party departed quietly to their quarters. The dispatch notes continued coverage of Allied unity and the allies’ stance on postwar terms as reflected in Paris papers.
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Versailles
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Chaleil Said Very Coldly: “In the Name of the Department of the Seine and Oise
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Victory Loan over subscription policy stated
Hartford April 30. Lewis B. Franklin, director of the Government Loan Organization, announced that in case of large over-subscription all small subscriptions will be accepted. A circular to Liberty Loan committees explained it was not Secretary Glass’s intention to reject orders from purchasers of ten thousand dollars or less.
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Lewis B. Franklin
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Abingdon launches anti-dog crusade with peppered pups
Philadelphia reports Abingdon township begins a dog crusade led by Chief Lever. Police drive ahead in cars as an officer shoots and pepper sprays stray dogs while a second officer notes results in a notebook. Chief Lever notes fourteen fewer pups in the area after day one.
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