Banks Take Steps Toward Deflation
New York May 19 The silver jubilee convention of the National Association of Manufacturers adopted resolutions endorsing efforts to reduce prices of commodities and urging members to cooperate in all reasonable measures to bring about price reductions. President Stephen Co Mason said the intent is a definite stand on lowering costs, though no figures were fixed. manufacturers see necessity to cut prices as conditions and production costs permit.
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Associated Press
New York
Association
National ‘Association of Manufacturers
Stephen Co. Mason
Mnufacturers
Protesting Profiteering Links Prices to Public Action
The Washington report notes Senator Thomas of Colorado urging the public to curb high clothing prices through protests rather than legislation. He cites widespread price cuts, while Senator Kenyon of Iowa supports social ostracism and criminal penalties for profiteers and corporations involved in profiteering.
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Washington
Thomas
Kenyon
Iowa
Fenders
Present stocks and prices shift in Isowa market
The report notes present stocks and others declared the price outcome in the Cy cd Isowa market as a logical result. Details are unclear due to fragmented source text. The piece hints at market movements and possibly a closing price adjustment.
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Cy cd Isowa
Wage Board Refuses Hear Switchmen Wage Dispute
The United States Railway Labor Board today refused to consider a petition from John Grunan president of the Chicago Yardmen's association and H Reading head of the United Enginemen's association and 16 other railroad unions challenging the lack of a wage scale. They seek a system ensuring no man or woman is displaced and seniority preserved. The board then discussed a sliding wage scale tied to cost of living proposed by railroad managers seeking about 1 billion dollars in wage increases.
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Associated Press
United State
Railway ‘Labor
John Grunan
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Reading
United Enginemen’s Association
E. T. Whiter
Paper industry says no alarms over shortage
Inland Daily Press association members at their annual Chicago convention dismissed fears of a news print shortage. Publisher Jason Rodgers and Y Dodge of International Paper argued there is ample paper and prices should stay low. They urged conservatives in allocation and cap prices at around four to ten cents per pound.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Inland Daily Press Association
Jason Rodgers
New York
New York Globe
PRP
Y. Dodge
International: ‘Paper Company
Praise Wilson for stand on treaty at Michigan stateDemocratic convention
At Grand Rapids Michigan on May 19 the state Democratic convention adopted resolutions pledging support for the League of Nations covenant and the Versailles treaty without amendments and praising President Wilson for his service to country and world. It also criticized congressional delay in acting on the bonus bill and political footballs.
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Grand ‘Rapids
Mich
Wilson
Michigan
Congress
Virginia Democrats Elect Eight Delegates At Large
Roanoke May 19 Democrats here elected eight at large delegates to the national convention pledged to support Senator Carter Glass for president. The party endorsed the Wilson administration and favored the peace treaty without reservations while opposing a soldier bonus. Two attempts to place the convention as favoring an amendment to the Volstead act were defeated, and a resolution advocating states rights to... was tabled.
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Roanoke
Virginia Democrats
Carter
Glass
Wilson
Eviction Clash Leaves Matewan Slain and Injured
In Matewan West Virginia a violent clash between police and private detectives and striking miners turns deadly. Twelve men die and three are wounded as gunfire erupts while families are being removed from company houses. State troopers are promised to reinforce, and the town is quieting after the chaos.
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Charleston
Testerman
Albert
Felts
Sta” Hadfield
Matewani
Say
Tug River
Stone Mountain
Ryan Industwo
Onine
Ea High
House Republicans Back Soldier Relief Plan After Caucus
House Republicans endorsed enacting soldier relief legislation urged by the American Legion after a four hour caucus debate. A reported 141 to 49 vote to postpone action did not bind members, with leaders noting the measure proceeds to the floor this week.
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Washington
House Republicans
Legan
Indiana
Addi
Fivnston
Ferdney
Ways and Means Committees
American Legion
Ordney
Wilway
House
Freight Freight Freight and the Car Shortage
Washington May 19 The National Federation of Construction Industries petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission outlining the freight crisis. The federation notes its members supply about one third of railroad tonnage and finished products worth nearly 3 billion dollars annually. It warns housing shortages will worsen in five months and continued construction inactivity could cause financial stringency nationwide bankruptcy unemployment and under production.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Federation of Construction Industries
Griffith Pleads For Federal Aid In Pasadena
In Pasadena on May 19, a report from the Associated Press notes Griffith appealing for federal aid. Details are sparse due to the fragmented OCR text, but the appeal centers on government support for local needs and relief efforts.
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Associated ‘Press
Pasadena
Cal
Federa
METHODISTS FINISH SELECTION OF BISHOPS
The Methodist Episcopal conference in Des Moines moves toward final adjournment by May 27 after electing twelve white bishops. Balloting for two negro bishops begins. announced selections include C. L. Mead of Denver, Keeney of Syracuse, and H. Li. Smith of Detroit, with Robert H. K. Jones named editor of the Southwestern Advocate as one negro bishop.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Conference
C. L.mead
Denver
Keeney
Syracuse
N. Y
H. Li. Smith
Detroit
Robert HK. Jones
Southwestern Advocate
Wits
U S Suffragists Sail to World Meeting in Europe
The American woman suffrage delegation led by Carrie Chapman Catt sailed from New York aboard the Royal George for Geneva to attend the eighth congress of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, June 6 to 12. The party includes 30 delegates and Mrs Josehpus Daniels, wife of the Navy secretary, as an official representative of the United States.
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New York
Carrie
Chapman Catt
Royal George
Europe
International “Woman Suffrage Alliance
Geneva
Joséphus, Daniels
Navy
United States
Navy plans exams for Naval Academy candidates
Annapolis May 19 The Navy Department will convene a special board at 20 places this year to examine candidates for admission to the Naval Academy The plan aims to relieve appointees of the long journey and expense of traveling to Annapolis for the physical examination and selection process.
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Annapolis
The
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Naval‘academy
Republicans Finish Tentative Platform
The Associated Press reports executives of the Republican committee of 171 completed the domestic platform framework after two days of discussion on 21 subjects. They expect to address foreign affairs later, with no final convention agreement yet on the treaty or related issues. Will Hays and other leaders will stay in Washington to finalize the report before the convention.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Committee
Ole
Mexico
Will H. Hays
Hindus Are Acquitted in Arizona Murder Case
In Phoenix on May 19, Haynan Singh and Maerr Singh two Hindu farmers near Chandler were acquitted of murder in the disappearance and death of Ruben Cervantes, 17, who vanished after selling a ranch for 10,000 dollars. Evidence included fragments of clothing and bones.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Haynan Singh
Maerr Singh
Chandler
Ruben Cervantes
DRUMPACKER PASSES AWAY IN VALPARAISO
Valparaiso Indiana May 19 Drumpacker, a well known figure in local business and civic circles, died after a brief illness. He was active in the chamber of commerce and respected by neighbors for his charity and community service. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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