Labor Strikes Extend as 12000 Troops Standby Across Nation
Dispatches report shopmen escalating the walkout with 12000 troops ready for duty. A Missouri Kansas Texas marshal was kidnapped by about twenty strikers near Mutkonee Oklahoma, while Bert M Jewel of the labor federation defied railroad executives and vowed the strike would continue until justice prevails. President Harding was mailed the labor leaders' side, as Weeks signaled federal forces could intervene if state authorities fail to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutkonee
Oklo
United States
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Spelice
Chicago
Bert M. Jewel
Washington
Italy
of War
Weeks
John L. Hines
Eighth Corps
Texas
Harding
Itines
Lifesourt
Kansas
Vince
Hines
San Antonio
Moratorium Debate Rages Over German Reparations
Reports from Paris July 14 show Dubois and De La Croix proposing a German moratorium or delay on reparations while urging broader talk. Lloyd George calls for a respite to reestablish finances, and Echo de Paris backs occupation of the Ruhr as a tough stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Dubois
M. de la Croix
Germany
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
France
Reho de Paris
Echo de Paris
Petit Parisien
New Treaty With Canada Now Urged
Washington July 14 A proposal to modernize and permanentize the Rush Bagot agreement on the Great Lakes was urged on Secretary Hughes by Canadian Premier Mackenzie King. The talks touched fisheries boundaries St Lawrence waterway and the potential need for armed patrols to curb liquor running across lakes. Official statement notes Canada postpones further treaty negotiations on the St Lawrence project while highlighting expenditures and broader considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ieee
Ary
St. Lawrence Seaway
King
St. Lawrence Waterway
House of Commons
Gold Found Worldwide From Africa to Alaska
The article notes gold’s widespread presence across continents from Africa to Peru and Borneo to Alaska and beyond. It characterizes gold as the aristocrat of metals, present in diverse regions and climates worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Peru
Borneo
Alaska
Mnland
Siberia
Permanent Treaty Sought on Armament Limits for Great Lakes
The conference on disarmament highlights the 1817 Magat agreement restricting Great Lakes and St Lawrence armament to four ships of 100 tons and one 10-pound gun. Canada seeks a formal treaty with the United States to perpetuate shared arms limits and maintain friendship between peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Hughes
United States
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Alleged Gasoline Trust Attacked by Federal Trade Commission
The FTC urged Congress to curb a rumored Standard Oil monopoly in the gasoline trade. It charged the oil industry profits in the Rocky Mountain region ranged from 8 to 9 cents per gallon, asserting the trade was effectively monopolized by Standard Oil interests and calling for a law banning common stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
United States Supreme Court
Commission
Rocky Mountain
Miners Reject HardingCoal Settlement Plan
Miners balk at the White House settlement, saying anthracite operators’ acceptance means blanket arbitration that reopens settled issues. They demand fuller details on the commission’s scope and insist on retaining the check off, union recognition, and other rights. The leaders vow to seek definite information before agreeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayv
Washington
Harding
White House
Montana Gas Price Gaps Prominent in Sherman Act Case
The record notes margins between wholesale and retail gasoline in Montana from 5 to 40 cents per gallon, achieved by smaller retailers amid a dissolved combination under the Sherman law. The text highlights the pricing spread at multiple points and the role of small retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onderstup
Montana
Gillon
Bank of England Lowers Discount Rate to 3 Percent
London July 14 the Bank of England reduced its discount rate to 3 percent, a half percent cut from the 3 ½ percent level set on June 1. The move signals easing monetary policy and aims to support lending and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
London
Maj George W. Steele Dies After Illustrious Career
Marion Indiana July 14 Maj George W Steele eighty three died here after sixteen years in congress and as first Oklahoma governor under President Harrison He also served in the Civil War and helped locate the Soldiers Home in Marion where he served as governor for years In California a husband shot his wife and then killed himself after a domestic dispute at their apartment names Myrtle Webber and Frank Webber are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Marion
Ind
George W. Steele
Congress
Benjamin Harrison
Steee
Los Angeles
Cal
Mes
Myrtle EK. Webber
Frank Webber
Missouri Troops Called Out Amid Nationwide Strike Turmoil
Missouri National Guards, including a machine gun company, prepared to deploy to Poplar Bluff after sheriff and railroad reports of strikers en route from Hoxie Arkansas. State troops also deployed in Saginaw Michigan and other locations as disturbances and guard actions spread nationwide.
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Hoxie
Ark
Poplar Bluff
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
Bloomington
Chicago & Alton
Morrison
Saginaw
Mich
Pere Marquette
Groesbeck
Assassination Attempts Target French Leaders Poincare Miller
Reports indicate gunfire aimed at French President Raymond Poincare and Prime Minister Aristide Briand as well as Premier Miller in reportedly failed efforts. Authorities investigated the incidents and security measures were tightened for public events.
Anarchist makes failed attempt on French leaders
A July 14 report notes an anarchist tried to assassinate President Millerand and Premier Poincare in France. The attack failed and both leaders were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Pares
Millerand and
Poincare
France
Railway workers to strike on Monday in Chicago move
Chicago July 14. Railway stationary engineers firemen and oilers have been ordered to strike Monday. About 25 000 men are involved in the new order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spertal
Chicago
Standing of the Clubs in the American League
The standings show St. Louis first with 1 point, Philadelphia next, Brooklyn fourth, Cincinnati third, Chicago and New York tied at four. Boston and Pittsburgh had rainouts, while Cleveland beat Boston 4 to 2. Detroit 4, and St. Louis at New York postponed by rain. Chicago at Washington ended after four innings due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St Louis
Mrs J F Coffey Visits Washington
Mrs J F Coffey of West Chester is spending the day in Washington D C engaging in official business and sightseeing during her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Coffey
West Chester
Washington
Publicity Director Chaney Leaves Role in Spillvan Office
The text notes Direl le Chaney, who followed Kirt Russell as publicity director, based in Spillvan Indiana. It mentions his desk at the Peet Office department and references his prior printing work and four years of service. The legible fragments point to a governmental or organizational publicity division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KB. Buffington
Elizabethville
Malcolm Kerlin
Postal Service System
Post Office Department
Buffington
Division of Finance
Rete Chaney
Peet
Uncle Sins Portal Organita
Chaney
Kirt Russell
Ind
Hay
Bile
Clal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jewels
Jewell
Stars and Stripes
Mr. Jewell
Railroad Labor Board
William E. Buffington
Ruhr
Canada
Seaway
U. S. Trade Board
Combine
Gqnarges Corporation
Gee Wisht
Maj
Missouri
Poplar Bluffs
Michigan
Saninaw
Sedalia
Parsons
Kan
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago, Indianapolis & Western
St. Paul
Atlanta
Georgia
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Athenta & West Point
Chichkte & Alton Railroad
Federated
Con Pony
Oroville
Imaicomic Bilea
Western Pacific Roundhouse
Miller
Assassi
Nate Prench
Direlle Chaney
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