Wilson Appeals to Mine Workers in Coal Regions
President Wilson through the United Mine Workers of America urged striking miners in Illinois and Indiana to return to work. He warned wage inequalities cited by strike leaders and said he would convene a joint scale committee to adjust them once workers resume production. John L. Lewis said miners should return immediately to allow normal mine operation.
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Washington
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Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Ilinois
Indiana
States
United Mine Workers of American
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
Windis
United Mine Workers of Americ
Allies Confirm Unchanged Stand On London Peace Talks
In perfect accord London France Italy and Great Britain deny sensational newspaper claims. Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons he read a British message to the Soviet government on behalf of the allies. The note notes no conflict over allies’ participation in the proposed London conference and clarifies Soviet messages showing both rejection and agreement in differing texts.
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London
France
Italy
Great Britain
WANTS BIG CAMPAIGN FUND
Washington announces that funds for the Democratic national campaign will be received in any amounts, with leaders focusing on sources. George White, new national chairman, calls proposed $1,000 contribution limits buncombe and says gifts will be scrutinized to prevent entanglement while acknowledging limits are easily circumvented.
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Washington, D.C
George White
Wheat Held Over In 1919 Crop For 1920
Washington report shows wheat from last year’s crop totaling 109,218,000 bushels on July 1, with 48,561,000 bushels of the 1978 crop on hand last year. Crops on farms mills and elevators show increased totals. Farmers held 7,756,000 bushels this year versus 19,261,000 last year.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Villa Surrender Brings U S View on Extradition
Recognition of the new Mexican government by the United States is seen as closer due to Francisco Villa's surrender. Despite this, Villa remains indicted for the Columbus, New Mexico killings in 1916 and his status with the U.S. is not greatly altered. Extradition could become smoother if he aligns with his own country's law.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Francisco Villa
Villa
Columbus
N AL
Strike Report Favors Labor in Steel Strike Findings
The Interchurch World Movement commission on the 1919 steel strike deems its labor approach a serious indictment of United States Steel policy. It cites excessive hours, the boss system, and lack of rights to organize, urging shorter hours, living wages, representation, and industrial democracy to prevent future strikes. The findings warn that without changes, another walkout is likely as work conditions stay largely unchanged.
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New York
Commission of Inquiry
Interchurch World Movement
United States Steel Corporation
Daniel A. Poling
Dr. Poling
Nation threatens as Illinois and Kansas coal mines stay closed
Governor Frank C. Lowden warned the nation of a grave coal shortage caused by strikes. He said Washington has effectively taken control and urged prompt action. Illinois operators signaled willingness to meet miners with a federal presence. In St. Louis, Mayor Kiel formed a fuel distribution committee with broad powers to designate priority outlets.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Kansas
Frank C. Lowden
Washington
Illinois
St. Louis
Kiel
New Sugar Factory Planned Near Scottsbluff Nebraska
Great Western Sugar Co announces a new sugar factory to be built at Minatare, ten miles east of Scottsbluff, ready for October 1921. The Farmers' Union Co operatives Sage company also plans a factory at Unit Place after stock sales, boosting the Burlington line to six mills within 40 miles.
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Scottsbluff, Neb
Great Western Sugar Company
Minatare
Scottsblatt
Tno
Burlington Line
Kansas Miners Strike Over Five Day Week Fines
In face of the Kansas Industrial Court law prohibiting strikes and lockouts, more than 9000 miners have quit work across the state in protest against fines levied by operators for observing a five day week.
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Kansas
Pitsburg
Kas
Nation's Greatest Tax Bill Sets New Peak in FY End
Washington reports the nation's greatest tax bill for the year ending June 30. Official figures show tax collections exceeded estimates by about 300 million and rose about 75 percent above totals in 1918 or 1919. 1918 levies yielded 3.0 and 1919 taxes rose to 3829,950. 612. The record collection cost 29.75 million.
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Washington,d. C
May Close Freight Depots Three Days A Week
Washington DC Inter state Commerce Commission weighing closing all freight depots for three days per week. Quoted officials say big shippers push move to secure fair car supply. Railroad executives reportedly favor plan, with thousands of railroad workers to be put on half time.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Curtailment of Business Noted in July Review
The Federal Reserve board's July review cites curtailed industrial activity due to weak demand and transportation bottlenecks. It notes improved crop conditions in agricultural regions, reduced commodity speculation, and rising unemployment boosting labor efficiency. Steel, iron, and grain movements are constrained by car shortages, with widespread credit strain and local labor unrest.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Board
Lipton Falls Short As Resolute Retains Cup
In Sandy Hook New Jersey the American defender Resolute defeated Shamrock IV three to two in the final race of the 1920 regatta. Sir Thomas Lipton, admitting defeat, praised Resolute as the better boat and vowed to challenge again next year with Shamrock Y.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock IV
Thomas
Ie Ams
Shamrock Y
Resolute
Dayton Honors Cox in a festive homecoming parade
Dayton, Ohio honored Jaymes MM. Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, with a large homecoming parade. About twelve thousand residents joined the celebration, marching past the reviewing stand to show support for Governor Cox and the national campaign effort.
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Dayton
Ohio
Miami Valley
Jaymes MM. Cox
Cox
Townley Faces Jail Term In War Loyalty Conspiracy Case
Fairmont Minnesota reports A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert a former organizer were denied new trials on charges of conspiracy to encourage disloyalty during the war. They face a 90 day jail term after being convicted at Jackson Minnesota a year ago for speeches in support of the league in Jackson County.
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Fairmont
Minn
A. C.townley
National Nonpartisan League
Joseph Gilbert
Townley
Gilbert
Jackson
Nonpartisan League
Jackson County
Attitude Sought by Allies on Peace Conference With Soviets
Informal inquiries have been sent to the United States from allied diplomatic representatives to learn if Washington is willing to join a peace conference with Soviet Russia. France notably desires U S participation to bolster recognition of the Soviet government amid opposition.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Russia
France
Coal protests widen strike hit crisis across nation
Washington faces a coal shortage as two thirds of Illinois mines strike, threatening supplies in the northwest and New England. pleas to the administration include embargo actions on Pocahontas grade coal and measures to sustain industrial and household needs amid warnings from United Mine Workers president John N. Lewis and officials from the Independent Coal Dealers.
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Washington, D. C
Illinois
Northwest
New England
Wilson
Late
Middle West
William Tourke
Chicago
Independent Coal Dealers’ Association
John N. Lewis
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Coast to Coast Airmail Line to Open Early September
Washington dispatch reports the New York to San Francisco airmail service is expected to begin in the first week of September. The start date depends on landing fields and hangars readiness at Cheyenne Salt Lake City and Reno. The inaugural route will use all metal planes on the New York to Omaha leg and De Traviland aircraft on the Omaha to San Francisco leg.
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San Francisco
Praeger
Chevenne
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Teno
Nev
Omaha
Post Office Department
Atkinson
Albion
Scotts Bluff County Court House
Gering
Lincoln
Dakuta
Douglas
Seward
Winnitton
Hall
Scouts Bluff
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State Bureau of Health
Nebraska
State Railway
Villa To Be Citizen Famous Bandit Returns To Private Life
Eagle Pass Texas Francisco Villa the bandit idol of Mexican peons moves toward private citizenship after talks with the De La Huerta government. Villa and about 1800 men to be discharged at Torreon with land allotments and a year’s army pay for his soldiers plus a financial guarantee for Villa.
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Texas
Francisco Villa
Mexico
Torreon
de la Huerta
Villa
Suit to End War Dismissed in District Court
Washington DC chief justice of the DC Supreme Court dismissed the petition for mandamus seeking to compel Secretary Colby to publish the peace resolution vetoed by President Wilson and declare the U S at peace with Germany and Austria. Harry McCartney, attorney for the petitioners, noted an appeal to the U S Court of Appeals and announced an intention to seek certiorari to transfer the case to the U S Supreme Court without awaiting the appellate action.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Mandamus
Colby
Wilson
United States
Germany
Austria
Harry & Mccartney
District Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
District Appellate Tribunal
Operators Refuse Indiana Miners Conference
Coal operators in Indiana declined to attend a joint conference with miners proposed by John L. Lewis to discuss altering the interstate agreement and the Interstate Commerce Commission award. The Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association executive committee said contracts at state and interstate levels reaffirm and accept a mandatory award.
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Chicago
Indiana
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Athletes Sail for Antwerp In Olympic Team Voyage
The United States Olympic team of 230 athletes departed New York aboard the Princess Mateika on July 26 bound for Antwerp. The squad spans track and field stars, swimmers, wrestlers and boxers with 108 track athletes, 46 wrestlers and boxers, 20 fencers, 8 cyclists, and competitors from Hawaii.
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Antwerp
New York
Hawaii
Largest School Fund Distributed to 391,838 Children
State Superintendent Matzen in Lincoln announced the largest school apportionment, totaling 602,919.96 dollars for 391,838 school age children across Nebraska. Greeley County population listed at 8,685 per federal census figures.
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Lincoln
Greeley’ County
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