Wilson Appeals to Mine Workers
President Wilson through the United Mine Workers of America urged striking miners in Illinois and Indiana to return to work to avoid winter shortages. He linked the walkout to wage inequalities and promised to convene a joint scale committee to address any disparities once work resumes. John L. Lewis ordered miners to end the strike in line with the president’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Illinois
Indiana
States
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
London Allies United Over Russian Peace Talks
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that France Italy and Great Britain are in full agreement on negotiations with the Russian soviet government despite sensational newspaper claims. He read Britain's joint message to the soviet government noting two conflicting Russian messages about ally participation in the London peace conference. The first message suggested rejection while the latest indicated agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Italy
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Boulogne
White says no cap on funds for national campaign
George White, new national chairman, announced that funds for financing the democratic national campaign will be received in any amounts. He called a $1,000 contribution limit buncombe and said party leaders will scrutinize gifts to ensure no obligation is entailed on the candidate, noting limits could be circumvented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
George White
Wheat Carryover For 1920 Tops 109 Million Bushels
Washington reports total wheat on hand July 1, 1920 at 109 218 000 bushels, up from 48 561 000 on the same date in 1919. Farm, mill and elevator stocks all show increases over last year with farmers holding 47 756 000 bushels against 19 261 000 in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Strike Report Favors Labor in Steel Industry
The Interchurch commission on steel labor issues declares the workers’ complaints justified. It cites excessive hours, the boss system, and lack of organizing rights, urging shorter hours, living wages, and industrial democracy to avert future strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission of
Coal Mine Reopenings Sought as Nation Faces Shortage
Chicago leaders warn the nation is threatened unless Illinois and Kansas coal mines closed by strikes are reopened. Governor Lowden calls for federal action and faster relief. Illinois operators indicate willingness to meet workers with a federal presence. In St Louis a fuel distribution committee gains broad powers to prioritize deliveries.
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Chicago
Illinois
Kansas
Frank O. Lowden
Washington
St. Louis
Kiel
Sugar Factory Planned Near Scottsbluff Scoping Minatare Mill
Great Western Sugar company announces construction of a Minatare sugar factory ten miles east of Scottsbluff to begin before October 1921 beet campaign. Property values rise as Farmers' Union Co operative Sugar plans a factory to start after stock sales, expanding the six-mill Burlington line cluster within 40 miles.
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Scottsbluff
Neb
Great Western Sugar Company
Minatare
Little City
Farmers’ Union Co-operative Sugar Company
Farmers’ Union
Burlington Line
Kansas Miners Strike Over Five Day Week Fines
Pittsburg Kansas reports more than 2000 miners quit work in various districts to protest operator imposed fines for observing a five day week under the Kansas Industrial Court law.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kas
Nation's Greatest Tax Bill Reaches 5.41 Billion
Washington figures show total tax receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 at 5.410,284,874, beating estimates by about 300 million and surpassing totals of 1918 and 1919. The 1918 levy was 3,604,619,638 and 1919 taxes reached 8,830,950,612.
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Washington, D. C
Nebraska school apportionment tops six hundred thousand
State Superintendent Matzen announces the largest school fund distribution in Nebraska history. From an account based on 301,838 school age children the total is 601,919.96 dollars allocated across counties. The report includes plans for a Freemont fall festival, a Murdoch consolidated school vote, and notes on insurance losses, farm sales, and local developments statewide.
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Lincoln
Fremont
Murdock
Nebraska City Post of the
American Legion
Gibbons
Atkinson
Beatrice
Omaha
Illinois
Kansas
Indiana
Holt County
Frieda Bostelmann
Stoddard
Thayer County
Albion
Community Club
Scotts Bluff County Court House
Gering
Masonic Lodge
Mitchell
Nebraska State Dairymen’s Desociation
Dakota
Douglas
Séwird
Hamilton
Hall
Scotts Bluff
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
State Bureau of Health
Nebraska
State Railway Commission
Shortage of Farm Labor Across Provinces Affects Harvest
Reports from Canada describe widespread labor shortages for the harvest as 1915 conditions improve. Provinces like Saskatchewan and Alberta seek thousands of workers at daily rates, with Manitoba Winnipeg advertising 10 hands daily and Saskatchewan asking 15,000 to handle anticipated harvests. Officials anticipate a national movement to meet demand, aided by lower railroad rates and employment offices in Winnipeg and U.S. cities.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Albert
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nois
Diestead
Chicago
Ill
Detroit
Milwaukee
Wis
Kansasity
Omaha
Neb
Des Moines
Town, & D
St. Paul
One Chance at a Busy Line
A hurried speaker dismisses a telephone call and declares a plan to go fishing seeking a line not busy. The vignette contrasts impatience with a search for a quiet moment and possible escape from life’s pressures.
Diamond Dyes
A fragmented OCR item mentions Diamond Dyes with stray characters and emphasis on material treatment. The readable text hints at branding or product notes but provides no clear event or outcome.
Unclear ad text on corn treatment and product names
Fragmentary copy describes a corn treatment claiming relief without soreness or irritation. It mentions a tiny product sold by druggists for a few cents and promises easy removal of corns between the toes using a zone free from pain.
Whaling in Pacific Lands Spurs Territorial Claims
In a note on Pacific whaling, Georgia and the South Pacific islands emerge as centers of a major whaling push. The article outlines territorial interest and strategic importance of these regions in naval and commercial whaling activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Georgia
Souttam Islands
South
A Lady of Distinction by Perfume Influence
A delicate portrait highlights a Lady of Distinction recognized by the refined scent of soap perfume. The feature notes elegance, fragrance, and social presence shaping her standing.
Certainly Not. Jones-Do as you want to b e Y. Bonés-But I don't want a Chicago Journal.
The fragment presents disjointed dialogue about preferences for a publication titled Chicago Journal and a speaker named Jones or Bonés. It lacks coherent event or clear entities to summarize a distinct news item.
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Jones
Chicago Journal
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Interchurch Body
United States Steel Corporation
Lowden
Nebraska News
McCook
Greeley County
Plattsmouth
Paxton
Greeley
Wahoo
Virginia
Virginia Farmers’ Co-operative Company
National Guards
Hartington
Senate
House
State Supreme Court
Reynolds
Dc. D. Casper
Bridgeport Herald
Hot Springs
Masons
Cheyenne
Duel
Garden Counties
Ledge Pole
U. P
Frank Zeigler
Morrill County
Otherebraska
Congress
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Sarpy County
Bellevue Boulevard
Hugh Lemaster
State Railway Co Holding Go
Tte
Aurora
Hast Seeet
Wile A. Wikia
Box Butte
Red Willow
Dundy
Fillmore
Frontier Franklin
Scotts Blut Garden
Garfield
Sioux
Grant
Stanton
Urston
Hayes
Hitchcock
Wayne Ashington
Holt
Hooker
Wheeler
York
Harveys
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