Plumb Plan Lages Strike as a Weapon in Nationalization Fight
Washington reports outline a radical mobilization behind the Plumb Plan for socializing railways. A press bureau and a cadre of writers advocate quick remedies amid social unrest, while railroad chiefs deny plans for violence or immediate nationalization.
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Herbert B. Brougham
Messrs.Bullit and
Colcord
Glenn E. Plumb
Raymond Swing
Chicago
Germany
Plumb
Ray McClung
Prince of Wales voyage prompts royal escort to Newfoundland
Special precautions against icebergs in the Renown route were announced as Dauntless prepares to scout the area then escort the Renown to Conception Bay. The prince will transfer from the Renown to the Dragon and land at noon amid arches and naval processions before leaving for Canada on Wednesday. Montreal reports a 70 day 8800 mile itinerary through Quebec Toronto Ottawa and many other stops including Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Calgary Vancouver and Montreal with moose duck hunting and fishing highlighted.
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Is Colony
Canada
Dauntless
Luest
Montreal
Prince of Wales
Quebec
Toronto
Ottawa
North Bay
Cobalt
Timmons
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver
Regina
Fort William
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Wilson Plans Domestic Focus in 1919 Address and House Testimony
The article reports possible steps by President Wilson to tour the United States focusing on domestic issues like the high cost of living, while Senators consider summoning Colonel E. M. House to testify. It notes Democrats favor America First over internationalism and discuss potential shifts away from league of nations commitments.
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Washington Post Co
Wilson
United States Senate
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Col. E. M. House
League of Nations
Congress
America
Tim
Wich
Europe
Asia
Col House
Lansing
Col. House
White House
Tenth Theater Delivers Dark Turn as Strike Spreads
Ten New York theatres were dark on Aug 9 as the actors strike broadens. Equity members voiced confidence in securing written contracts while resignations at Selwyn Theatre and from K H Sothern drew attention. Managers pledge aid to loyal performers amid talks of a Monday musician and stagehand sympathy strike.
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Blinn
Sothern
Cohen Fetes
New York
Fark
Globe
Actors’ Equity Association
Equity
E&erike
K. H. Sothern
William Collier
Holbrook Blinn
Alan Rinehart
Selwyn Theater
Producing Managers’ Protective Association
Actors' Equity Association
George M. Cohan
James Polland
New York State Federation of Labor
International Alliance of Federated Stage
Musicians and Staged Hands Unions
Abductor of 14 year old girl captured in West Virginia
Mander ville Parley, alleged leader of an outlaw moonshiner band in the Flat Top mountains, was arrested by Raleigh county sheriff with his brother Maitland and the abducted girl. The trio were jailed at Beckley and deputies hunt the remaining band members.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Manderville Parley
Flat Top
Kenneth Abshire
Raleigh
Maitland
Beckley
Farleys
Mercer
Farley
Abshire
Marines return from France in grand Washington parade
Eight thousand Second Division Marines arrive at Quantico after a trip from New York. President Wilson will review the group Tuesday with Gen. Barnett and Gen. March on the reviewing stand. The reception includes decorations, mascots, and civilian crowds in a period-epic welcome to veterans of Belleau Wood and the Argonne.
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Gen
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Quantico
New York
Belleau Wood
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Wilson
White House
Soissong
Argonne-Meuse Drive
William C. Neville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Neville
Vera Cruz
Roosevelt
John A. Lejeune
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Gen. Lejeune
Barnett
Marine Corps
Baker
Navy
Benson
Peyton C. March
France
Paris
Chateau
Thierry Salient
Bojesons
Spdan
Germany
CoBienz
Army of Occupation
Cobiens
United States Marines
Downstown
Stara
50 Killed as Mob Fights Hun Troops Near Chemnitz
Associated Press reports a deadly outbreak at Chemnitz near Dresden where a mob overpowered troops, slaughtered horses, and distributed meat. Many wounded were treated at Chemnitz Hospital as extra troops were sent to restore order amid food shortages and rioting spurred by agitators.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Chemnitz
Dresden
Viscount Grey Offered US Ambassador Post
The Sunday Observer reports the United States ambassador role offered to Viscount Grey. Grey has not decided. London dispatches note Grey was named unofficially as a possibility, despite his rapidly failing eyesight, amid American circles linked to Bonar Law's hint of a high political figure taking the post.
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London
The
Sunday Observer
United States
Viscount Grey
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Senators Begin Mexican Inquiry
Senator Fall announced the first meeting of the subcommittee on foreign relations to discuss procedure for a Mexican inquiry. The panel plans hearings with interpreters and may visit the Mexican border to reach witnesses and uncover U S Mexico relations and infringements of rights.
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Fall
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
Suame
Ate
United States
Mexico
Ansell Named Junior Vice Commander of War Veterans
Lieut Col Samuel T. Ansell former acting judge advocate general in the U S Army was named junior vice commander of the United American War Veterans and chairman of the council of administration. He will devote part time to defense of accused soldiers amid ongoing army court martial controversy.
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New York
Samuel T. Ansell
United States Army
United American War Veterans
Organization
Council of Administration
Ansell
Amos Pinchot Weds Again in Saugatuck
Amos Pinchot of New York lawyer and publicist married Ruth Pickering of El Mira, a magazine writer, in Saugatuck Connecticut today. The bride a 1914 Vassar graduate. her mother Mrs. George Pickering heads the El Mia woman suffrage party. Pinchot, 46, was divorced from his former wife Gertrude Minturn last year. his bride is 27.
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Conn
Amos Pinchot
New York
Ruth Pickering
Elmira
Vassar Colleges
George Pickering
Elmia
Pinchot
Gertrude Minturn
Striking Washington shopmen to vote on return to work
Washington terminal strikers will ballot tomorrow to decide whether to heed President Wilson and return to work amid wage settlement talks. Most older workers favor returning while younger men lean stay. results tied to ballots in Baltimore and Alexandra. Ballot at Northeast Temple 2 PM.
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Washington Terminal
Wilson
Baltimore
Alexandra
Northeast Temple
Angeeting
Hines
American Federation of Labor
Temple
End B R T Strike Ends as Garrison Yields
New York Aug. The four day strike paralyzed Brooklyn Rapid Transit traffic on surface subway and elevated lines. Agreement with Lindley M. Garrison receiver grants union recognition if 60 percent of employees are members at midnight. Arbitration provisions include a three member board and grievance handling with mayor and officials named.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Lindley M. Garrison
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electre
Mr. Garrison
Garrison
F. J. Shea
Amalgamated
Hyland Mic Bergice
Julius M. Maye
Garrison Rec Garrison
Hylan
Shea
Louie’Fridi
Senate probes food profiteering as witnesses sworn
Washington witnesses in the Senate subcommittee investigation will be sworn this week to curb profiteering. Retailers testify after packers and Washington housewives, with perjury risks noted. Rep Ben Johnson crafts bills to seize the Washington Market building and punish profiteers including the tent trade.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Senator Ball
Ben
Ben Johnson
Washington Market Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Air. Johnson
Johnson Han
Hill
Johnson
Stockyards strike ends tomorrow amid race riot fears
Chicago workers vote to return to work Monday after militia withdrawal and police guard. Nation braces for meat shortages as union leaders claim large walkouts and 580 police stay on duty to prevent further trouble. Henry Kite and Baron D'Estourneles de Constant meet French premier Clemenceau after US trip.
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Phompeon
Gev. Lowden
Paris
Havas
Henry Kite
American Peace Mission
Baron D'Estourneles de Constant
United States
Clemenceat
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