Strike Expands As Rail Shops Walk Out At Multiple Plants
More than seven hundred members of the federated trades at the Mulville and Nashville shops quit work at 10 o clock Tuesday morning joining other city rail shopmen striking for higher wages. A strike by Louisville and Asheville employees adds to the walkouts and widens disruption in the railroad area.
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Cabinet Convenes Over Soaring Living Costs
Washington debates driving down prices as cabinet members and high officials meet. A special committee led by Hines Leffingwell and Colver reports on measures to reduce costs while Congress considers FTC investigations into sugar and price manipulation.
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Railway clerks demand wage hikes as cost of living soars
About 450000 railway clerks freight handlers express and station workers press for higher pay unless living costs drop. Director General Hines and J J Forrester discuss the issue while engineers and trainmen leaders seek action. Meanwhile 1000 shopmen vote on a strike to back January wage demands amid unauthorized walkouts.
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Hines
J. J. Forrester
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Biot of
Rail shopmen strike widens across lines in the South
Mobile and Nashville officials report unions walkout at 10 o clock as traffic logistics show limited disruption. About 700 Mobile and Ohio workers abstain from service while national leaders debate legality and the precise scope of strikes across Chicago district and neighboring railroads.
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EW Movie House to Open in Mobile
A new motion picture theater is planned for Mobile replacing the Palace on Dauphin Street. Mr. Shinkowitz will operate the venue at the former Queen Theatre site and move plans await remodeling completion.
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Meeting Of Federated Trades At Nashville Shops
The chairman announced a meeting of the Federated Trades to be held tonight at the Xpress Company office on St. Mary Royal streets. The event is scheduled for 7 36 PM. Mr. Prichard is listed among those expected to attend.
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Fines Set For Carrying Weapons Case Told By Judge
Judge D. H. Edington warned that any person found with a pistol or using a firearm illegally will face the full law. He declared the minimum penalty for each offense is six months hard labor. Dan Smith, arrested Saturday with a gun, was fined $101 and costs plus four months in jail. The evidence showed he had just bought the pistol and was carrying it home.
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Recorder's Court
Dan Smith
City considers condemnation of park properties
City commissioners meet with James T. Duggan to discuss condemnation of a southern city park block damaged by the May 21 1919 fire. Duggan submits price offers while authorities weigh condemning the whole block or only high priced parcels to prevent late home construction. Mayor Crawford favors full condemnation and the panel debates prompt action to protect winter home building.
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Duggan
Pat J. Lyons
Delegation Heads to Capital Over Craft Bill in Mobile
A Mobile delegation leaves at noon to appear before the Alabama senate committee on municipalities protesting Senator Craft's bill for an enlarged city government. Members include Thomas M. Stevens J. J. McMahon Stewart Brooks Henry Hall and others as the measure awaits committee action.
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J. J. McMahon
Stewart Brooks
Henry Hall
E. J. Ins
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W.H. Reynalds
Austin Pharr
Harry Crawford
Senate Committee On Municipalities and Municipals
Joint regional push for mixed feed rates in Alabama
Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham representatives will press for mixed feed rates equal to oats and corn at a regional Atlanta committee meeting. The Alabama Public Service Commission case, led by Traffic Manager R. G. Cobb of the Chamber of Commerce, dates back two years. A request to lower statutory rates by Montgomery was denied by the Birmingham district traffic committee last week, with further action possible before Washington officials if approved.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Alabama Public Service Commission
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
New War Camp Information Booth Opens for Service
The information booth by the War Camp Community on St Joseph and St Francis streets was completed this morning and will be ready for occupancy tomorrow. Mr E G Gibson of the War Camp Community Service will be in charge with help from community service workers. He will Aid soldiers sailors marines and ex service men and their families on questions of insurance allotments and related matters.
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Valuables Stolen From Coat Pocket Report
G. Y. Wilson reports his watch diamond ring and pocketbook were stolen from a coat pocket after leaving it in various places along Grand Boulevard and Springhill Avenue. The theft occurred last night with the coat later found abandoned.
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Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi and Florida region
Forecast covers Alabama Mississippi and extreme Northwest Florida. Expect cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures and possible light showers in coastal areas. Stronger winds likely along the Gulf coast.
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Mississi
Florida
Rhineland Republic Favored by Factions
Berlin reports that Dr Theodore Lewald will travel to Versailles to resume talks on establishing a Rhineland republic. Cologne says authorities will seek the people's wishes and a consensus. Baden Württemberg Hesse regions show mixed support with centrist and socialist delegates voicing opposing views.
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Associated Press
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Rhineland
Cologne
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Hesse
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Silk Workers Strike Hits Paterson Mills
About 13,000 silk workers in Paterson, including 1,500 at Wiedman Silk Dyeing, walked out seeking an immediate 44 hour week and a 12 percent pay rise. The Amalgamated Textile Workers of America aims to unite 14,000 unorganized silk workers as 13,000 are idle or locked out.
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Wiedman Silk Dyeing Company
Amalgamated Textile Workers of America
Kentucky Commission to Quiz Prices in Fracking? (unreadable)
Frankfort Kentucky August news recalls James D Black renominated to lead a state commission to investigate high living costs in Kentucky and to determine measures to relieve necessities like food clothing and shoes. The governor notes the Kentucky rust act is among the strictest statutes and could prosecute profiteers under its broad provisions.
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Mairdas
James D. Black
Kentree
Steward Ordered to Pay Tax in Recorder's Court
John Frarper, a taxi driver, testified he could collect only $3 for eleven hours of service from Marion Ortz, ship steward, during the Recorder's Court session. Ortz was charged with failing to pay a taxi bill and the court ordered payment of the tax.
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Recorder
Marion Ortz
Recorder’s Court
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Amt
Mrs Bayley Dies Suddenly at Home in Mobile
Mrs E O Bayley died suddenly at her home 1636 Eslava Street this morning after a heart attack. A longtime Mobile resident she was well known in the community and leaves a number of relatives.
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Eslava Street
Mobile
Theft of watch from home reported
L Turk of 67 South Water Street reported to police that someone entered his house last night and stole a gold watch. A description of the watch was given and the robbery is under investigation.
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South Water Street
Repee
Palmer Prepares Plan on Free Wheat Market and Costs
Government officials consider steps to ease high living costs by boosting production and restoring wheat to a free market. President to review Palmer's plan with Julius Barnes as cabinet delves into cost of living and price guarantees to farmers.
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House Committee Told to Refuse Demands of Men
Washington August 5 William A. Wimbish told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that Congress cannot surrender to labor or capital in railroad policy. He urged calm, patriotism, and decisions for the whole country, not to be stampeded by threats from organized labor. Democrat Sime of Tennessee pressed for views on a six percent return on investments.
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Sime
Tennessee
Paris Police Arrest Two Suspicious Men
Paris police rounded up two laborers near Premier Clemenceau residence on Monday. One man carried two revolvers and the other a knife, prompting detectives to detain them for questioning. They offered money for release as they were taken to the station and gave names Ernest Vallee and Alexander Bonnard.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Ernest Vallee
Alexander Bonnard
Seven Known Dead In Arsenal Blowup at Raritan NJ
The arsenal blast at Raritan New Jersey killed seven people, according to Lt. Taisetenant Jefford adjutant of the facility who said he did not believe more than seven were killed. Several bodies were recovered and searches continued through the night among the debris.
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Associated Press
Raritan
N. J
Taisetenant Jefford
Raritan Arsenal
U S Soldiers Killed by Gas Reach 756
Washington reports seven hundred fifty six American soldiers killed in action by gas. The War Department notes the average age of the fallen is 23 years, underscoring the youth of the army. The department also lists 241 missing in action as of July 31.
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Washington
War Department
Department
Peace Adviser Davis Testifies On Versailles Finance
Norman Davis, adviser to the Versailles peace delegation on financial matters, appeared again before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to finish the discussion on financial decisions of the peace conference. He was expected to conclude today, with Secretary Lansing to testify tomorrow. Senator Watson of Indiana signaled plans to speak on the treaty’s Shantung provision.
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Washington
Norman Davis
Versailles
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
Senate
Watson
Indiana
British Armed Force Gratitude Placed in Commons
Premier Lloyd George will move resolutions of thanks in the house of commons on Wednesday to the navy army the air force the Dominions India and all contributors to victory and to the dead heroes after their success in the war
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Navy
Air Force
Dominions
India
French General Will Head Allied Forces
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau met with Marshal Foch and the inter allied supreme council to designate a French general to command the Allied occupation troops on the Rhine. The decision underscores the importance of French troops in the postwar zone.
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Paris
Havas
Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
Rhine
Relief on narcotics prescriptions urged for addicts
Washington reports hundreds of letters from sufferers of curable diseases and aged addicts requesting modification of narcotics rules. Commissioner Roper instructed collectors of internal revenue to allow prescriptions for life sustaining use while warning against abuse to prevent illicit traffic.
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Washington
Comminer Ropert
Internal Revenue
Roper
St Louis Voices Views on Mobile Port Development
Paul W. Brown editor of America at Work discusses Gulf Coast commerce and Gulf States industries with a focus on wartime impacts. He highlights St. Louis shipbuilding links and port facilities as he urges growth of facilities and services to support sustained bulk freight and regional production.
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St. Louis
Mobile
America At Work
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Ukemingham
Cepp
Mobi
Transport Finland Brings Men Home From Brest
Transport Finland arrives from Brest bringing 108 officers and troops including the Second Eli train Fourth machine gun battalion 346th service battalion Second engineers and Third corps headquarters troop Captain J B Hill of Philadelphia commander of the Finland died at Brest and his body was brought home Captain Hill was an early Red Star Line commander The Finland was brought to port by Commander William Jones at 23 enjoys v5 7 distin a youngest man said to navigate a 12000 ton ship across the Atlantic
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Red Star Line
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Atlantic
Austria's Peace Terms Delay Ends Plan to Submit
Dr. Karl Renner announced Austria will hand over its counter proposals for peace terms tomorrow after the July 29 extension. He will depart Saint Germain for Vienna tonight and return August 12. The supreme council extended the deadline for Austria to present its terms.
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Paris
Karl Renner
Supreme Council of the Ference
Shige Tran
Augus
Wheat Receipts Rise Over 1918 Figures in July
United States Grain Corporation reports July wheat receipts from farms rose by 2.5 million bushels versus July 1918. The July wheat intake reached 105,432,000 bushels, while flour output came to 6,268,000 barrels, ahead of the 1918 marks.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Tampa cigar makers strike for wage increase
More than 7,000 cigar-makers walked out on Monday to demand a 23 percent raise. With strippers packers and selectors out, about 12,000 men are idle. Six small factories with roughly 125 workers agreed to the demands while larger manufacturers offer only minor raises. No disorder reported.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fila
Second Division Parade Set in New York City
The famous second division will march in New York City Friday under a War Department decision. The parade is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. in Midtown.
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New York
Associated Press
Washington
New York City
War Department
Labor demands tripartite control of railroads
A broad labor proposal calls for government, management, and workers to jointly control railroads. It seeks to replace private capital with public ownership and to reimburse current owners with government bonds, splitting revenues between operators, employees, and the public, while reducing service costs.
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Merce Committee
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America
Market Breaks and Cotton Off Sharply
Market activity shows a $7 bale decline and about five cents per pound drop from yesterday’s close. Nervous sentiment reflects unsettled labor conditions and ample old crop cotton, despite some rallies and favorable weather for the new crop.
Miners Clash Triggers Deputy Rush at Fort Pitt Mine
Twenty deputy sheriffs armed with guns were rushed to the Fort Pitt coal mine near Wheeling after reports of a clash between striking miners led by radicals and more conservative workers. Rioting followed the strikers' refusal to let others work.
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Fort Pitt
Bellaire
Ohio
Chicago Armed Guard Retained for Week
Chicago Aug 5 The 10,000 men including 6,000 state troops 3,000 policemen and 1,000 deputy sheriffs and the black belt area are to be held in the district for at least one centur. Authorities hope to prevent retaliation by whites and blacks and restore normal conditions. Seventeen indictments are expected to be heard in court today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
French Farmhands Demand Higher Wages Strike Declared
A regional agricultural strike in France began with about twenty five workers protesting for higher pay. The action started Monday in the Paris area and involved an unspecified number of farms and unions.
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