State Labor Board Proposed to Settle Disputes
Albany conference endorses a nine member state labor board to prevent strikes and lockouts. Three members will represent employers three represent workers and three represent the public. Members will serve without pay and majority decisions will be observed. Governor Smith to appoint and back the board with moral support. Headquarters planned in Albany. meetings to be held five days weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Albany
State Reconstruction Commission
James P. Holland
State Federation of Labor
Abram I. Elkus
Reconstruction Commission
New York Central Federated Union Rejects Striking Plan
The union voted unanimously to repudiate the state industrial commission report and oppose strikes for six months to aid reconstruction. It adopted a resolution urging Congress to impose a substantial export tax on food, clothing and other necessities to reduce living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Industrial Commission
New York Central Federated Union
New York
Congress
Canadian Parliament Approves Peace Treaty Ratification
The Canadian parliament approved by unanimous consent a resolution to ratify the peace treaty, signaling formal government acceptance of the accord. The vote reflected broad cross party support for the measure and the move toward implementation.
Search and relief efforts in Texas gulf storm aftermath
Relief trains and seven search planes comb the Corpus Christi region as death toll estimates range up to 200, with earlier reports at 1,000. Red Cross resources aid Maj. Gen. Dickman’s Southern department while towns raise funds and supplies. A 10 month old baby survives on a raft after drifting two days on Nueces Bay.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Hobby
Red Cross
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Nueces Bay
White Point
American diplomats visit Siberia to aid Russia amid wartime turmoil
United States ambassador to Japan Roland S. Morris and Maj. Gen. William Graves arrived in Vladivostok from Omsk after touring the anti Bolshevik government area and inspecting regions along the Transcaucasian railway. They reiterated Washington's interest in helping Russia restore order and aid plans with allied governments for the coming winter. Graves declined to comment on his report to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland S. Morris
United States
Japan
William §. Graves
Si- Sota
Vladivostok
Omsk
Viel’vedek
Sileeria
Washington
Swiss Travel Boost as State Dept Announces Pass Rule
The Swiss government prepares to resume tourism travel facilitation. The U S State Department states it is ready to issue travel passes to eligible visitors for international trips, signaling renewed access and processing readiness for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoyariimnt
Dr Yamei Kin the Plague Survivor and Chinese Women’s Rise
Dr Yamei Kin, famed as a leading Chinese woman doctor, recalls her unlikely path from an orphaned plague victim in China to medical prominence in the United States. She credits her adoptive father with her education and envisions China shedding years of vassalage as women gain progress and influence. She travels to the United States to pursue experiments she believes will aid her countrymen.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
China
Yamei Kin
United States
McCartee
Far East
America
New York City
Cornell
Columbia University
Doctor Kin
Republic
Justice Harlan Palmer Fines Dr Harlap in Court
In Los Angeles Judge Harlan G. Palmer imposes a fine on Dr. Harlap after a speeders case. The terse proceedings reference Lt Build and Wy Sol in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Speeders
Harlan G. Palmer
Dr. Harlap
Urges Revision of Laws on Weights and Measures in State
Seward A. Miller counsel for the farms and markets department urged a complete revision of weights and measures in New York at an inquiry led by George Gordon Battle. Miller recommended net weight for selling meat and argued dealers should not be forced to accept inflated container charges. John G. Pemberton of Oswego said retailers must accept meats at the posted price or face closing, and blamed packers for under weighing.
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N. Y
Seward A. Miller
Farms and Markets Department
New York
George Gordon Battle
Miller
John G. Pemberton C. Oswego
New York State to Use Films for Postwar Education
The New York Reconstruction Commission announces a nationwide campaign using motion pictures in cooperation with the U S Bureau of Commercial Economies. The films cover postwar national life issues and remedies already submitted to the governor. First show set for Albany October 1 focusing on housing, baby care, and preschool health supervision.
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New York State Reconstruction Commission
Bureau of Commercial Economies
Washington
Albany
House Probes Cost $10,000 Monthly
Congressional investigations of war expenditure are being conducted by the house committee with an estimated cost of about $10,000 per month. Clerk Pace told the house appropriations committee that one investigator was paid $50 a day. Chairman Good reported that in the last four congresses under Democratic control, 20 inquiries cost $288,794.
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House
House Committee
Pace
House Appropriations Committee
Good Rep
US to Keep Some Seized Hun Ships
Chief of Star March told the house military committee that the United States will retain some seized German liners as part of the army transport corps. President Wilson has decided on the ships' allocation but asked to be excused from detailing the disposal plan to be announced soon.
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U. S
United States
Army Transport Corps
Star March
House Military Committee
Wilson
Procter and Gamble Plans Employee Board Seats
Procter and Gamble of Cincinnati plans to let employees elect three members to the board of directors as part of a management assistance program. The move involves workers at the soap and candy manufacturer choosing representatives to join company leadership.
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Proctor & Gamble
Cincinnati
Boston Firemen Stay At Posts Amid Police Strike
Firemen in Boston decide to remain at their posts after a police strike sparked union votes on supporting the former patrolmen. The decision aligns with the American Federation of Labor stance, following talks with union leaders. Meanwhile thousands of women in the telephone operators union vote on a sympathetic strike as machinists and marine workers prepare ballots.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
Daniel J. Looney
Frank B. Cook
Matthew McGonagle
P. J. Gallagher
Firemen’s Union
Guy Oyster
Samuel Gompers
Machinists’ Union
Marine Machinists
Italians Disobey Orders At Fiume Raid
Premier Nitti told the Italian chamber that the Sixth army corps commander was ordered to disarm D'Annunzio’s force but the troops refused. Reports say the coup enemy entered Fiume with 8 000 to 10 000 men as Badoglio moved with full powers.
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Nitti
Chamber of Deputies
Fiume
Sixth Army Corps
Gabriele D’annunzio
Rome
Bpoca
Badoglio
D’annunzio
France Owes U S 263 Million in Wartime Settlement
France owes the United States 263 million dollars with 265 million due from France for cooperative wartime activities. The amount includes railroad equipment purchased since the armistice. A final settlement is expected early in October pending notices. any bill not contested by Sept 22 will be deemed approved.
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United States
France
Return of Railroads Ordered Inventory Across Lines
Director General Flines commands all railroads to tally on hand supplies as of December 31, 1914, aligning with President Wilson’s address marking the end of wartime government control and the transition back to private management.
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Flines
Wilson
Congress
Hand Grenades Used by Civilians Against Profiteers in Zoppot
Civilians in Zoppot West Prussia attacked food stores with hand grenades and other weapons accusing shopkeepers of profiteering. Reports note rising prices for margarine from 2.8 to six marks per pound due to foreign purchases and exchange rates.
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Zoppot
West Prussia
Germany
Army
Wood Opposes Great Army Increase in Senate Hearing
Major General Wood told the Senate military committee there is no justification for maintaining a regular army beyond 350000, opposing the war department's 500000 proposal. He warned against taking on new responsibilities without understanding them.
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Wood
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Home Brew Amendment Passes House Conferees Action
The principal senate amendment liberalizing the prohibition enforcement bill allows home manufacture for individual consumption of non intoxicating cider and light wines. It was accepted by house conferees and placed in the bill pending action on the conference report.
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Yamei Kings
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Frederick W. Mondell
Wyoming
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