Creation of Department of Education in Cabinet Urged
New York educators say a cabinet level department of education is essential to coordinate national and local efforts against illiteracy. E A Niffnecker cites the national scope of the school problem and urges federal cooperation and continued subsidies. He notes teacher shortages easing with higher salaries, while schoolhouse shortages due to material and labor costs will require years to resolve.
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Department OF Education
New York
United States
E. A. Niffnecker
Niffnecker
United Press
Autopsy Planned in Olive Thomas Death Case
In Paris a full autopsy was set for today to determine if Olive Thomas died from accidental mercury ingestion. If confirmed, a body shipment permit to the United States will be issued. Jack Pickford left Paris for London with Owen Moore and is expected to return Wednesday. Authorities believe the death was not self-inflicted and will decide if the incident was accidental.
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Paris
Olive Thomas
United States
Jack Pickford
London
Owen Moore
Companies Present Views on Electrical Rules in State
Bismarck Sept 13 Companies affected will appear before the state railroad commissioner today to present their views on rules drawn up last month by the board governing construction and operation of electrical supplies and signal lines in the state. The rules were drawn by experts and revised by the board. Laws from the 1919 session authorize such rules to avoid interference from electrical lines and reduce hazards to people and property from close proximity of lines to signal lines.
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Bismarck
Seizure of Italian factories triggers broader European plot
The Post says factories in Italy were seized as the first step in a planned European overthrow. The events were timed with a Bolshevik capture of Warsaw and to be followed by a general strike in Britain and an uprising in Germany.
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London
The
Post
Italy
Europe
Warsaw
Great Britain
Germany
Miners Challenge Strike Call Across Nations
London reports the British government challenges miners after Robert Smillie urged American miners to strike with Britain on September 25. The government aims to deter action and asserts a firm stance to force the issue, signaling an offensive posture in the dispute.
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London
Robert Smillie
Bond broker to be returned from Montana custody
Chicago reporter Lloyd H. Wilson a bond broker was arrested in Billings Montana in connection with the Nicky Arnstein gang bond thefts and the murder of a New York bank messenger and was expected to be returned today.
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Chicago
Lloyd H. Wilson
Billings
Mont
Nicky Arnstein
New York
Crane On Road To Recovery In Mass
Dalton Massachusetts September 13 W Murray Crane has another comfortable day and is slowly gaining physicians said today It will be another week before Crane is entirely out of danger according to attending physician Dr W Bruce Paddock
M'Sweeney Still Alive After Hunger Strike Collapse
London reports Lord Mayor MacSweeney remains alive but collapsed after a night in a Sinn Fein bulletin issued today. The hunger striking mayor's condition is described as grave yet ongoing.
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M’sweeney
London
MacSweeney
Sinn Fein
Outlaw Rail Strikes Ended as Workers Return to Roles
Chicago witnesses outlaw switchmen enginemen and yardmen resume duties after a meeting last night backed ending the strike that began in March. H E Reading president of the United Engineers Association predicted continuation of the outlaw strike, with men nationwide voting on whether to stay out or return to work. Reading said indications point to a prolonged fight to a finish.
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Chicago
H. E. Reading
United Engineer’s Association
Reading
Water mains project to bring 130 miles of water
Winnipeg reports the start of a new mains system to supply Regina and Moose Jaw from the Southern Saskatchewan River. The plan covers over 180 miles and carries a minimum cost of seven million dollars. The route would use a wooden stave main with a branch to Moose Jaw.
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Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Regina
Moose Jaw
Mills Seized Across Italian Provinces Amid Labor Agitation
Rome dispatches report that despite workers and socialist leaders declining a general strike, scores of textile mills in Milan Alexandria and other provinces were seized. Twenty six mills were taken over in Turin alone as the economic unrest continued.
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Rome
Italy
Milan
Alexandria
Turin
Cox Promises Reorganization of Bureaus in Speech
Gov. Cox pledged a government bureaus reorganization with an efficient budget system. In Portland he said his first act would be to ask Congress for authority to appoint a budget commission to assist the president in achieving economies in appropriations.
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Cox
Portland
Ore
Gov. Cox
Congress
Poles Push Advances in Lemberg and Brest Sectors
Warsaw dispatch reports deeper Polish advances against Bolsheviks in the Lemberg and Brest Litovsk regions. Polish and Ukrainian cavalry took Gukacroxez and two other villages southeast of Lemberg, capturing about two hundred Reds.
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Warsaw
Poland
Lemberg
Brest-Litovsk
Gukacroxez
Heavy voting in Maine as election day begins
Augusta reports heavy early turnout with clear skies as about 50,000 of 93,000 women voters are expected to cast ballots. At noon Republican leaders reiterated confidence the GOP will win Maine by at least 25,000 despite mixed early results.
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Maine
Augusta
Paralyzing illness outbreak reported in East Boston
Fourteen cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the state health department for the 24 hours ending at noon Saturday, with the announcement made today.
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Boston
Mass
State Department of Health
Policy action to be taken on miners strike in Hazelton
Hazelton Pennsylvania September 18 The policy committee of the United Mine Workers met to decide what action will be taken regarding anthracite miners who are on strike.
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Hazelton, Pa
The
United Mine Workers
Veterans gather for 21st encampment opening
Washington reports two thousand veterans from former wars assembled for the opening of the 21st encampment of their organization. The event marks a significant gathering as veterans unite to observe the anniversary and participate in ceremonies.
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Washington
Nationalization of Oil Lands Favored by Mexican Official
Chicago Sept 18 General Trevino secretary of industry commerce and labor of Mexico said in Petroleum Magazine that nationalization of oil lands is favored. He spoke at a conference in Chicago detailing policy shifts and potential impact on foreign investment and Mexican energy control.
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Chicago
Trevino
Industry
Ecommerce and Labor
Mexico
Here Today
Mrs Harris Chaplin to sue for half of Chaplin estate
Mildred Harris Chaplin plans to sue Charles Chaplin for one half of his property after dropping the separation grecedings. The move comes as the pair move toward finalizing their divorce case and settling financial claims.
Carpentier Arrives in New York for Fights
Georgius Carpentier the French boxer arrived in New York with plans to meet Battling Lavinsky and Jack Dempsey. The visit signals potential forthcoming bouts and adds to the bustling boxing scene of the era.
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Carpentier
New York
Georgius Carpentier
Battling Lavinsky
Jack Dempsey
Harding Cites Pacific Coast Racial Tensions
Senator Harding tells California delegates that racial questions on the Pacific coast create friction requiring national action. He says Americans must back coast states with measures true to America First, acknowledging Orient civilizati on while stressing fact of differences and need for secure unity.
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Harding Marion
Pacific Coast
Harding
California
Gov. Stephens
America
Republic
Minnesota Leads in Butter Production for 1920 Record
Minnesota will remain the top butter producer in the nation and set a 1920 record, state dairy commissioner Christ Heen says. 1919 output rose nearly ten million pounds from 1918, with 1920 expected to exceed last year by over ten million pounds. Minnesota surpassed Iowa by over 50 million pounds in 1919, producing 142,844,777 pounds to Iowa's 87,914,633. Wisconsin and California trailed, while Minnesota farmers earned about 873.2 million dollars for butter fat at an average of 63.08 cents per pound.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Christ Heen
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Nebraska
California
Sinn Fein vows organized reprisals after Lord Mayor death
London reports the Sinn Fein government plans to carry out its own reprisals in case Lord Mayor MacSweeney dies on hunger strike in Brixton prison. An army order directs officers to prevent individual retaliation and oppose organized retaliation, signaling belief that Britain may seize the moment for a decisive blow against the Irish people. It promises just retribution and cites the death of Lord Mayor Mac Curtain as a warning.
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London
Sinn Fein
MacSweeney
Brixton Prison
Republican Army
Cork
Great Britain
Mac Curtain
Urges Women Vote as a Duty in Baltimore Speech
Cardinal Gibbons says exercise of the franchise is not only a right but a duty for women. In an interview released today he notes prior opposition to suffrage but now urges women to vote, framing it as both a right and a duty.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Harding Cox Will State Japanese Policy This Week
San Francisco Sept 13 The Japanese question looms as Harding and Cox prepare firm positions before week’s end Cox plans to study the issue and Harding will outline his views to California delegations from his front porch tomorrow Republican leaders report this development as the two leaders set their course on the Sadie question.
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San Francisco
Harding
Gov. Cox
Cox
Sadie
California
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