Rail Strike Nears End With New ICC Peace Plan
Washington August 17 A fresh peace proposal from Chairman McChord of the Interstate Commerce Commission is under discussion by railway executives and union leaders in New York. The plan aims to end the shopmen strike by week’s end, restoring seniority rights while allowing concessions. Most railroads are said to accept the plan, with some leaders opposing it.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
New York
McChord
Burt M. Jewell
Shoft
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
L. F. Loree
Eastern Presidents’ Conference
Delaware & Hudson
Frederick D. Underwood
The
Erie
E. F. Loomis
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hinton
Wew
King Mourns Northcliffe as Global Leaders Send Grief
London reports worldwide regret at Viscount Northcliffe's death. The Times notes royal messages from King, Queen, and others, plus a significant tribute from President Harding. Americans including Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Chauncey Depew join a long list of notable figures praising his work and achievements.
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Viscount Northcliffe
Northclife
Lady Northcliffe
Harding
the Times
France
India
Leonard Wood
Chauncey Depew
Thomas A. Edson
James W. Gerard
Melville EB
Stone
Lord Northcliffe
The
Times
Mussolini orders demobilization of Fascisti group
Italian leader Benito Mussolini declares the Fascisti will be demobilized after asserting the movement secured workers' interests and eliminated the general strike. The policy comes amid clashes with Communists as he seeks stability.
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Benito Mussolini
Fascisti
League of Nations Meeting Agenda Sets Covenant Revisions
Ottawa reports the Geneva session begins September 4 with discussions to amend several covenant articles. The focus is on articles 12 and 15 addressing disputes between league members and potential ruptures.
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Ottawa
Ont
League of Nations
Switzerland
League
Nerbers
Illinois mines to reopen Monday after arbitration plan
Illinois coal mines closed since April 1 are set to reopen Monday amid talks among three operators associations and Illinois miners union president Frank S Farrington. A separate peace is expected with an arbitration board to settle disputes, a concept opposed by John Lewis of the United Mine Workers.
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Chicago
Tmlinois
Ilinois
Cleveland
Frank S. Farrington
Board of Arbitration
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Parrington
Policy Committee For the Union
Lewis
France backs Poincare plan on German reparations
French cabinet endorses Premier Poincare's London stance and approves the reparations policy. It outlines potential nonmilitary measures in Alsace Lorraine and the Rhineland should Germany default, with further discussions planned as Berlin reacts to the London conference collapse.
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Poincare
Berlin
Alsace-Lorraine
Rhineland
Germany
Reparations Commission
Carmeny
Alsace- Lorraine
Rambouillet
England
France
Lloyd George
London
Pula
German press debates Europe crisis and war posture
Early 20th century papers discuss European tensions and possible German action. Vorwärts warns of drastic military steps and France’s isolation if precedents are set. Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung notes reluctance to discuss air ruptures and asserts Germany cannot retreat while paying the price.
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Germany
Europe
Vorwarts
Vrane
France
Deutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
Feday Truin
Pemde Luwep
Pac Puineare
Deel
House filibuster started on Shoals amidst tariff talks
Democratic members began a prolonged filibuster in the House to force consideration of the Ford Muscle Shoals bill. Republicans caution against moving on the bill before tariff action, with leaders debating strategy as a long recess and conference plans loom.
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House
Washingto
Henge
Mondell
Gillett
Mann
Representative Garrett
Senate
Momdell
Harreld Sought Tariff Benefit From Oil Interests
Oklahoma Republican Senator John W. Harreld proposed and voted for a 35 cent crude oil tariff and 25 cent fuel oil duty claiming it would aid American producers. Only eight senators backed him and Heflin pressed him to recuse, with Harreld declining to answer the conflict of interest question.
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Washington
John W. Harred
Oklahomen
Senate
Hierfeld
Oklahoma
Mexico
Heflin
Harrison
Harreld
Senate Deliberations on Personal Privilege Fallout
The roll call shows nine senators voting for an amendment and 45 against it as Harreld defends his position on a personal privilege claim. Heflin questions Harreld due to oil holdings while Edge argues no bar on voting for a business interest. Harrison criticizes the stance and recalls Frye Maine, noting he would not vote to raise his own salary.
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Harreld
Heflin
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Broussard
Bursum
Capper
Curtis
McNary
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Nicholson
Stanfield
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Pursum
Harrell
Amerien
Hfarreld
Edge
New Jersey
Frye
Maine
Wadsworth
New York
Federal Fuel Distributor Says Coal Agreements Will Likely Persist
Washington reports that the federal coal distribution committee has not declared an end to the coal strike. Federal Fuel Distributor Spencer says voluntary price agreements will continue, at least for now.
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Washington
Federal Coal Distribution Committee
Eannot
Spencer
Mildred Davis Robbed of Jewelry in Home Burglary
Durglara entered the home of actress Mildred Davis in Los Angeles and stole a Hencelet valued at $1,000, police report states. The crime occurred August 17 and is on file at the police station.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Durglara
Mildred Davis
Dempsey Brennan Fight Barred by Indiana Governor
In Indiana the governor directed La Porte county sheriff to block the Brennan Dempsey heavyweight bout planned for Labor Day in Michigan City. Despite articles signed and both boxers in training, officials concluded the event violated prize fight law and promoters posted forfeit and guarantee funds.
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Indianapolis
Gary
Warren T. McCray
Bill Brennan
Jack Dempsey
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la Porte County
Indiana
Brennan-Dempsey
Floyd Fitastinmons
Benton Harbor
Fitzsimmons
Michigan
Chicago
Knight Quits Congress Amid Government Policy Dispute
Representative Charlee T. Knight of Arkansas resigns from Congress after opposing the administration’s ship subsidy policy. Knight’s stand signals a broader split over foreign policy and party strategy as the election looms.
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Washington
Charlee TL
Knight
Akram
Cen Gees Beonte
Baseball figure ruled out by Landis for lifetime ban
A garbled report states that a baseball figure was declared ineligible for life by Judge Landis of the Drugs Inspectorate, with reference to alleged dealings with players and a public announcement about the ban.
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Pittsbureh
Drake University Professor Pleads Not Guilty to Indecent Exposure
Wallingford Wiecger, music professor at Drake University and recent $500 prize winner for a musical composition, pleads not guilty in municipal court to indecent exposure. He is held to the grand jury in $1,000 bond.
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Wallingford Wiecger
M Music
Drake University
Baseball scores and standings by league
National League results show Chicago and New York leading with 7 and 4 runs notable wins for New York over Chicago. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trailed, Philadelphia and Brooklyn limited opponents while St Louis and others posted varied scores. American League games include Boston Detroit and New York dominating, with Philadelphia and Cleveland high scoring and Washington involving a cash figure of 11 dollars in play or prize.
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Tenes
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Givbweide Caengne
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Werbee
Philadelphia
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Port
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Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Mrs Sidney Bailey Weds Capt Sidney Bailey in Washington
Mildred Promawell daughter of Mrs Bromwell, a noted member of Washington society, married Capt Sidney T Bailey naval attaché at the British embassy in a ceremony at her grandmother’s home. The couple sails for South America where Captain Bailey will join the British delegation to the Brazilian Centennial celebration.
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Charles S. Bromwell
Washington
Sidney Tt. Bailey
We Tritish
Matthew Toe
South America
Captain Bailey
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