Retail Food Prices Rise to Record High in August
Washington reports August retail food prices rose one per cent from July to set a record high for 22 items used in the standard comparison. The Labor Bureau notes a 12 percent rise since August 1918 and a 61 percent gain since August 1913, while wholesale prices and prices paid to producers edged down slightly amid a government cost of living campaign.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor
Buireau
United Press
Department of Justice
Labor Bureau
Steel firms rush halls to bar steelworker meeting
In Pittsburg Pa steel companies rent Braddock and Homestead halls to block a union gathering after the strike Monday. Union officials say workers will assert their right to meet and will seek other venues. With limited shutdowns, most plants in the district plan to operate as usual Monday despite rumors and preparations.
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Pittsburg
Braddock
Homestead
Judge Gary Not To Be Found In New York
Judge Gary head of United States Steel Corporation did not appear at his office and is not expected today. Secretaries refused to say if he left the city for the steel mill district or comment on reports about the company policy during the strike. They stated no further corporate statement would be issued today and would not confirm or deny the reported plans to close shops.
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Gary
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Women to Help the Strikers in Nationwide Steel Walkout
Washington dispatch reports Chief Organizer John Fitzpatrick says women will assist the nationwide strike against United States Steel. Women investigators will visit homes of strikers to offer union aid and boost morale of spouses. Fitzgerald travels to Chicago after meeting AFL President Samuel Gompers.
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Washington
Unites States Steel Corporation
John Fitzpatrick
Fitzgerald
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gary Refuses To Comment On Steel Strike Stand
New York September 19 Judge Gary head of United States Steel Corporation refused to make a statement today about the letter to President Wilson. A conference of high steel officials was held and officials say the firm will sit tight. No hope is seen for an early strike settlement as the stance is described as strong and ready for a showdown.
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Gary
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wilson
President Wilson Campaigns in California for Treaty
President Wilson toured California en route to San Diego to deliver a late afternoon speech urging ratification of the peace treaty. He met crowds in small towns, spoke of shaking hands and talking with voters, and repeated the slogan We are not and never will be quitters. He warned that those who seek to defeat the treaty will be overwhelmed and touted the organization of liberty and mercy for the world as his keynote.
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California
Wilson
San Diego
Messenger Boy Steals Bonds Case In Wall Street
New York budget notes report a 17 year old messenger Leo Julessky and another rider failed to return after delivering 450000 in bonds. A Wall Street firm later found a 141000 shortfall in Liberty Bonds, all of the missing securities being 1000 dollar bonds from the third issue.
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Messenger
New York
Leo Julessky
Julessky
Wall Street
Lackawanna Steel to Keep Plants Open Amid Strike
Buffalo Sept 20 The Lackawanna Steel Company will continue operating its plant despite a looming strike scheduled for Monday. Mayor Tooley asked Sheriff Bradley and Gov. Smith for aid if needed during the industrial action.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lackawanna Steel Company
Tooley
Bradley
Gov. Smith
Officer Arrested for Brutality in State Reform School
Bismarck notes that Geo. Lamp, an officer of the state reform school, was arrested this afternoon on assault and battery charges following his discharge for brutal treatment of boys. The arrest was authorized by Attorney General Langer.
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Bismarck
Geo. Lamp
State Reform, School
Langer
Judge Gary Sees Newspaper Men At Steel Office
Judge Albert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, met a group of newspaper men at his New York office today but offered no statement. He indicated no remarks would be forthcoming.
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Gary
New York
Albert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
McCumber Charges Treaty Foes Plot to Kill League
North Dakota Republican Senator Seaster McCumber accuses the Senate foreign relations majority of attempting to strike Japan from the Shantung provisions and to weaken the peace treaty and the League of Nations. He warns this move would betray China and risk renewed war, urging united support for Japan and China in the league.
McCumber backs treaty as China gets square deal in League
Washington senator McCumber argues for early ratification of the league covenant and opposes Shantung amendment. He says Japan has not proven title to Shantung and must honor China treaty promises, warning against force or altered terms that could provoke dispute and wider war. He emphasizes league restraints and protection under Article eleven for China’s rights and Chinese economy.
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Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodger
Japan
China
Shantung
The
League
Jolning
Germany
Tunis
United States
Council of the League
League of Nations
Versailles
Assembly of the Couinell
Walnut Growers Offer 10000 Prize for Branding Machine
The Walnut Growers association announces a prize of 10000 dollars for inventing a satisfactory machine to brand the shell of each English Walnut in a crop valued near ten million dollars. The offer targets inventors to improve efficiency and prevent theft within the lucrative industry.
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The
Walnut Growers’ Association
Taking Up Our Time in Patient Listening Hours
Ohio State Journal notes a reflective piece on how many hours a day telephone operators devote to listening to callers. The author ponders efficiency and suggests time may be spent listening rather than performing other tasks.
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Ohio State Journal
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