New York Strikes Over Labor Day Parade Postponed
In New York the Labor Day parade was canceled citing high living costs and industrial unrest. Leaders of the Dental Technicians Union said wages and prices made the celebration impractical this year. Across the ocean General Pershing sailed home from Brest aboard the Jeviathan amid farewell ceremonies. President Wilson urged cooperation with the wage and cost of living concerns and signaled a pending conference between labor, capital, and government to address the domestic economic problem.
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End of Industrial Strikes Sought in America United
New York report details a broad movement toward ending strikes as labor leaders urge wage and hour negotiations, production restoration, and the suspension of industrial unrest. The New York Federation of Labor warns of widespread disruption and calls for action to ease oppression and stabilize postwar industry.
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American miner Shaeffer killed by bandits in Zacatecas
Adam Shaeffer, a 65 year old American citizen and independent mining operator, was reported killed by Mexican bandits near Salinas Zacatecas on August 9. Officials of American Smelting and Refining say he retained British citizenship, while others claim American birth. Telegrams from Juarez and Aguas Calientes relay the murder news to consuls. In Nebraska Eugene Scott, a hotel bell boy, was shot dead during a police raid at a hotel after an officer said a man opened fire during a whiskey dispute.
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Fragmented note on a 19th century vote and construction scene
A chaotic fragment describes a local vote on a wage or tax increase and a royal or princely event. It mentions a president and a 4 cent increase, a high percentage against, a cornerstone laying, and a main building related to a prince's visit in Tanjore. Details are garbled and unclear.
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Quiet in Knoxville as Futurists Delay After Saturday Night
Fragmentary notes from Knoxville Tennessee on September 14 indicate widespread calm following a recent pause in activities. Reports describe delayed events and a shift in routines amid unclear causes, with authorities urging continued caution and orderly conduct.
Aviation Camp Planned Near Douglas
Authorities announce a permanent aviation camp to be erected east of Camp Harry J. Jones near Douglas. About thirty five buildings will be constructed with enlisted personnel. Some fifty officers including flyers and ground troops will be assigned to the field.
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Attempt to sever Palatinate fails amid clashes
French troops hold Valdwigshafen as Haas supporters attack Ludwigshafen post office aiming to establish Palatinate independence from Prussia. Two killed as clashes unfold reported by German papers.
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Vast forest fires ravage Toulon sector report
Letts and Lithuanians drive Bolshevik forces from Novo Alexandrovelt near Dvinsk, with prisoners captured as advance continues southwest of Dvinsk. Labor envoy chosen Antonio Buero named as foreign affairs representative at the international labor conference in Washington this autumn.
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Storage Actors Succeed Theater Storage Actors Succe
Chatman Hingen of the house agriculture committee announced a meeting to push a cold storage bill tied to President Wilson program to curb high costs. The measure would limit storage to one year, stamp admission dates, and bar longer storage from interstate transport. a separate note mentions amnesty and treaties and wildfire reports in Europe.
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Higher Wage Standard For All Postal Employes Demanded
Washington dispatch reports that delegates at the National Federation of Postal Employes conven tion demand higher wages eight hour day and double time for Sunday holiday hours with a thirty day annual leave. Secretary Thomas I Flaherty calls for immediate compensation increases to meet rising costs and a workable efficiency ratings system. Delegates from major cities attend the eleventh convention focused on better wages and working conditions and addressing belt inflation and profiteering. Senators McKellar Poindexter and Reps Madden Wooton expected to speak.
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French Brides Return to Paris After US Divorces
About sixty two French women who had married American servicemen and later divorced in the United States returned to Paris this week. The Avenir notes most left not due to marital strife but to difficulties adapting to American life.
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Famous Austrian Battalion Disbanded
The Fortieth battalion of the new Austrian army is disbanded at the instance of soldiers and workmen's council. Better elements will be absorbed into other units and the action is said to pursue the national guard. The report notes the disbanding as a major reform within the guard.
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Chicago opens new vaudeville week with 200 actors
The Ac fore Unuity association opened its week at the auditorium with a vaudeville program led by a manager and featuring a cast of about two hundred actors. Stars included William Courteney, Frank Finner, Ada Meade, Blanche Blog, Thomas Wise, Walter Jonen and Tiazel Dawn.
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Serbian Government Narrowly Avoids Overturn In Parliament
VIENNA Aug 21 The Serbian government led by Jinuba Davluo rch narrowly escaped a overthrow in parliament winning by eight votes after a debate on the government program. Premier Davidovitch defended his ministry amid attacks against police personnel.
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First Division Units Arrive From Overseas
New York dispatch reports 2682 troops of the First division arriving from Brent on the transport van Sleuben. Units include a headquarters detachment Seventh Meld artillery First machine gun battalion First ammunition train ambulance companies No 2 7 and 12 and field hospital No 12. Major General A F Helmick returned on the transport and commented on the public declaration. Senator Lodge notes the declaration was already printed in the congressional record and submitted to the House.
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Money Autocracy Threatens to Inflate Living Costs
Richmond crowd hears Glenn Phint decry finance autocracy overprice control as key to restoring normal values. He urges unified economic reform against price invasion and warns the time is ripe to strike for fundamental changes.
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Prohibition Party Holds Two Day Planning Meeting
Chicago on September 1 reports the national committee of the Prohibition Party celebrating the fiftieth anniversary. members began a two day meeting to discuss the party’s future enforcement of prohibition amendments and strategies to advance its nationwide campaign.
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