Railroad Cures Shelved As Jurisdiction Debate Persists
Washington news reports that two more weeks will end hearings on interstate commerce railroad legislation. Esch of Wisconsin keeps backing broader federal control over transportation, despite opposition from shipping interests and coastwise operators.
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Esch
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
N.C. Kingsbury
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone and Telegraph
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kingsbury
Boy Scout Camp in Siberia Reaches Out for Guidance
The Boy Scout Movement grows in Siberia as Krasnoyarsk asks New York headquarters for program guidance and for uniforms and equipment. The letter comes via Vice Counsel.
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BOY Scout
Siberia
National
New York
New York, Sept. L
Boy Scout Movement
Krasnoyaresk
Scout movement aid reaches Krasnoyarsk through American links
Siward B. Thomas in Krasnoyarsk via J. K. Caldwell the American consul at Windivostok and the state department in Washington reports Vice Consul Thomas seeking to aid the scout movement. James Eli. West forwards literature and equipment to Krasnoyarsk’s chief scout as part of the effort.
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Siward B. Thomas
Krasnoyarsk
J. K. Caldwell
Windivostok
State Department
Washington
Thomas
Russia
James Eli. West
Immigration to be Studied in Joint Pittsburgh Session
National committee for constructive immigration legislation and the third world Christian citizenship congress plan a joint session in Pittsburgh from November 0 to 16. Topics include scientific standards for immigration regulation, equal treatment of races, immigrant distribution, Americanization and naturalization, and an international bureau of immigration. Noted participants include Taft Adler Battle Collier Lawson Hapgood White Gulick Beck Morgan Alton Walker Straus Wald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Committee For Constructive Immigration Legislation
Third World Christian Citizenship Congress
Pittsburgh
International Bureau of Immigration
William H. Taft
Felix Adler
George Gordon Battle
John Collier
Albert G. Lawson
Norman Hapgood
William Allen White
Sidney L. Gulick
James M. Beck
W. Fellowes Morgan Alton BR. Walker
Oscar Straus
Lillian Ob. Wald
Birth rate in U S may fall, says Cleveland health chief
Dr A L Rockwood Cleveland health commissioner warns rising living costs will curb births across cities of size. He cites department reports predicting at least 2000 fewer Cleveland births this year and argues Cleveland reflects national trends.
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Meveland
United States
AL L. Rockwood
Cleveland
Tractor Rockwood
Steamship Colombia Returns to Passenger Service
The steamship Colombia arrived in New York with 608 civilian passengers in the first cabin 465 second class and 203 Canadian officers and nursing sisters. It sailed from Glasgow August 21 via Moville and Londonderry and marks the first passenger voyage from North of Ireland ports since the war while previously serving as an auxiliary cruiser.
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New York
Colombia
Glasgow
Scotland
Moville
Londonderry
Ireland
Russ People Back Kolchak Rally In Russia
The Russ, the organization of agricultural co operatives, comments on Admiral Kolchak's government and reports rising patriotism among the people. Volunteers are joining the army as various classes unite to support the effort for Russia's regeneration.
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Agricultural Societies
Russia
Omsk
The
Russ
Agricultural Co-Operative Societies
Etenden
Admiral Kolchak
Ruesta
Cable rates reduced across United States and Asia
The Commercial Cable company announced rate cuts of 22 and 20 cents per word on corporate cables to and from all U S. territories including the Philippines China and to and from press messages. The new rates take effect September 1 with a revised Japan message rate to be announced later. Current rates to the Philippines are $1.12 and to China $1.22.
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New York
United States
Philippines
China
Japan
Knoxville Quiet After Race Riot Ends in Slayings
Civil strife in Knoxville, Tennessee leaves seven known dead and dozens wounded. National Guard troops patrol as machine guns clash with mobs. Lt. James W. Payne of Providence, Kentucky is killed when troops fire to halt a charging mob.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee National Guard
Bertie Lind
Chattanooga
Fourth
Vine and
Central Avenues
James W. Payne
Proevidence
Payne
Corriore
Loot Recovered in Vienna Search for Hungarian Assets
Vienna reports Budapest police in the city seek to recover 10 million crowns in securities money and jewelry smuggled out of Hungary during the bolshevist regime. A diplomat's aide reportedly kept 2 million crowns, claiming they were mislaid. The coal shortage remains acute with 290000 homes in Vienna lacking kitchen renovations and fuel.
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Black Belt
Chattanooga
Lindsey
Vienna
Hungary
Budapest
President Wilson Prep for Twenty Five Day National Tour
Washington reports complete arrangements for President Wilson's coast to coast trip with Mrs Wilson, Dr Cary Grayson and Secretary Tumulty aboard a second section of a regular passenger train. The trip costs are estimated near 14 000 dollars, about half the annual traveling allowance.
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Washington
Rudolph Forster
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Forster
Wilson
Cary Grayson
Joseph P. Tamulty
Grayson
Tumulty
Congress
Railroad
White House
Mrs. M Cudahy Dies at 77 Widow of Packing Pioneer
Mrs. Michael Cudahy widow of Chicago packing industry pioneer Michael Cudahy died at her home after about three weeks illness. She was 77, born in Kilbritan Ireland, and was among the two American women made countesses under a papal decree.
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Chicago
Sept. L
Michael Cudahy
America
Monitor Glowworm Sunk. 20 Killed 40 Missing
Archangel report says the monitor Glowworm sank at Beresnik after an ammunition magazine exploded. Authorities estimate about 20 sailors killed and 40 missing. Soldiers and civilians reported intense explosions and heavy smoke. Rescue efforts were hampered by ongoing fighting in the area.
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Archangel
Beresnik
Ex Kaiser Mind Weak Claimed by Doctor Hamman
Doctor Hamman argues the Kaiser’s actions stem from a delusion and lack of appreciation of results. The analysis, excerpted from Around the Kaiser by Otto Manian, portrays the Kaiser as a night wanderer who sees glory in moonlight and fears in daylight.
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Doctor Hamman
Berlin
Sep
Otto Manian
Bader Mamman
Foreign Office
Maximilian Harden
Germany
Methodist War Body Arrives in Berlin From Zurich
Bishop John L Nielsen of Zurich leads a Methodist commission on war emergency and reconstruction in Europe as he arrives in Berlin to attend the emergency effort.
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Methodist
Berlin
John L., Nielsen
Zurich
Switzerland
Methodist Commission On
Europe
Upheaval in Shipping Organization Report
A report details turmoil within a shipping organization focused on three key areas. Internal leadership clashes and policy shifts threaten stability and operations. Further disclosures describe restructuring plans amid competitive pressures and regulatory scrutiny.
Shipping Board Undergoes Radical Personnel Shakeup
Washington Sept 1 The shipping board undergoes a major upheaval with John Barton Payne of Chicago as chairman ordering a top to bottom reorganization. Wholesale dismissals occur while an efficiency committee recommends further payroll cuts and elimination of the supercargo system. The planning and statistics division of 160 employees is dissolved and the ship sales division in New York is reduced from 21 to 6. Henry M Robinson of California reportedly resigned.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
John Barton Payne
Chicago
Payne
Henry M. Robinson
California
New York
Roumanians Seize Hungarian Stud Stock in Requisition
Budapest reports Roumanians continue requisitioning Hungarian property despite entente promises. All stock from fine stud farms including brood mares and stallions were driven into cars and shipped into Romania, depriving Hungary of famed government animals. Representations are being made to the peace commission.
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Budapest
Entente
Peace Commission
Urge Change in War Risk Insurance Act
Henry D. Lindsley on the national executive committee of the American Legion urges the 8,500 posts to press Congress to pass the Sweet bill. The measure would raise the maximum insurance payout, expand beneficiary eligibility, and increase disability compensation under the War Risk Insurance Act.
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New York
Sept
American Legion
Henry D. Lindsley
National Executive Committee of the Legion
Congress
Germans End Certificates for Textiles and Footwear
The government orders abolition of purchasing certificates for textile goods and footwear. Producers may resume linen wrappers in place of coarse paper and unrestricted use of bed linen. The text hints at price ranges and wartime controls.
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Tertin
la Hesesider
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Miinals Manufacturers’ Assetation
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National Committee For Constructive Legislation
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Uncle Sam
Columbia
Kolchak
Commercial Company
Se Een
Little Brother
Wilson In
Regilar
Secret Service
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Barnacles
John B. Payne
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