British Battle Over Coal And Its Ownership
London reports a parliamentary battle over nationalization of mines and railways could split the coalition government of Great Britain. Lords Comeas and Geddes face pressure from coal owners and electric utilities while Labor and Liberals push for denying private ownership in key industries. Critics warn a strong centralized director general could wield dictatorial power, threatening business interests across coal, electric, rail, and transport sectors.
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London
Jily
Hreoa
Politcal
Prapeard
Coallion
Great Duilaln
Opal
Atlp
Andersearth Depa Wada
Comeas
Labor Party
Princ Minlater
Aransporg Bi
Erle Geddes
Coadi Alot
Railwasa
Trenewass
Electric Poway
Fife Glabas
Oppo
McAdoo
United States
Gailroads
Wealminster Gazette
First White Child Born in Milwaukee Report
An antique clipping notes a Milwaukee birth claim tied to a white child, with scattered references to members and distant figures. The text is fragmented, listing names and roles without clear context, and mentions a Getogenation cob in Los Angeles with limited membership and elderly attendees.
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Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Cat
Charles Milwhkee Sevier
Awankee
Wis
Getogenation Cob
Dana
Perblea
United States
Wubuagador
Tyrie Thairing
Grant
Comptia Cole
Troi California
Johns, Wilcox
J. A. Ross
Te Buell
Archibald Maya
Abs Fisan Bers
Contenaiian Club of
Southern California
Thomas Doubts Merits of the Peace League
Ottawa reports government efforts to curb prices fail as cost of living soars across Canada. Investigators link high prices to unrest in strikes, with officials noting widespread dissatisfaction among conservative workers. Official statistics show sharp in June for staple items and overall living costs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Y H C A REPORT OF WAR WORK EXPENDITURES
Detailed figures from the Y M C A National War Work Council show 125,282,869 raised between April 26, 1917 and March 31, 1918. Programs funded include canteen supplies, entertainment, education, and athletic activities in U S camps, with abroad aid to the A E F and Allied forces. The report notes losses from currency depreciation and outlines large home and overseas expenditures, staff costs, and asset balances as of March 31, 1918.
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New York
National War Work Counciil
Marcel
George W. Perkins
Cleveland
Badge
War Work Council
H.W. Witnot
United States
Y. M.C
United
France
The
Tie Organi Peo Alka
Tia
Ware
Wuc
Gol
I Chan
Ters
Jane Auase
Itd
Vox Hygiene Education
Deerieture Qie
C. A
Rap
Loria Wea
Philippines
Othar Territoriee
Mituilions
Way
Trance
Italy
Germany
Denmark
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Turkey
Christman
Alata~ment
Asneta
United War Work Fund
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Wage Increase for Railroad Men Before Congress
Washington reports a wage crisis as rail workers press for higher pay to sustain living standards. President Wilson asks Congress to abandon a five week recess to consider a commission that would set railway wages and mandatory rate decisions. Net June income shows a growing deficit guiding legislative talks on future transportation charges.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Hines
House of Representatives
House
Pp. Ffonny
le Ac
Emgrass
Interstate Commerce Com
Esch
Cunieins
Yhenale
Congress
Interstaty Jeohimeres Commission
Soidhat
Ealing
Meat Packers Join Probe On High Cost of Living
Chicago August 1 Thomas F B Watson chairman of the formative vent minister of the Institute of America says meat packers telegraphed President Wilson tonight to aid the high cost of living inquiry. The telegram asserts the public deserves a thorough, certified audit of their books to show the packers are responsible for price trends and seeks to assist in the investigation.
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Chicago
Aue
Thomas FB. Watson
Istitute of America
Meat Packers
Wilson
Hive Great Packers
Feol
Patriotism and peace league views clash at government meeting
Secretary Lane and Secretary Sage spoke to government employees about ratifying the peace treaty and the League of Nations. They urged careful reflection beyond partisan politics, noting the difficulty of the issue and the potential global obligations. They argued democracy aims to balance national sovereignty with world cooperation.
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Washington
League of National
Twang
Sage
Lane
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Lang
Chicago Strike Ends as Men Accept Terms
Chicago street car workers vote to end the strike by approving a settlement. Service will resume tomorrow around 4 am on both surface and elevated lines after a stoppage by about 15,000 workers. The agreement raises wages on surface and elevated lines and adjusts overtime pay. Overall 6,264 voted for acceptance, 5,974 opposed.
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Chicago
Anton and Tin Companies
Jimembershin
Feaders
Iyote
Wiliam m. Mahon
Detroit
Interna(lions
Bite Scumchers
Wen
Airplane Use to Find a Lost Child
A unique search using aircraft helped locate three year old Robby Hall in a cornfield after he became separated from his relatives. Aviator Far Daugherty invited the boy’s mother to join the aerial search, aiding the recovery in August in California.
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Long Teach
Cal
Robby Hall Uran
Far
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Spredda
Ogden Electric
Edison
MAZDA
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Thomas
Peace League
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Envy
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Y.H.C. A
Tait
Post
Lace
Kaiser
Hed
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Lis
League
E. Trase Hank
Goodrich
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Goodrich Tires
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