Knights of Columbus Campaign Backed by Pope and Officials
The Buffalo convention spur leads Washington and other sections to launch a nationwide educational drive against anarchy bolshevism and realism. Pope Benedict XV praises the plan. War Secretary Baker, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Admiral Benson give cordial support. A $50,000 appropriation funds the campaign with a 1.8 thousand councils enlisting in studies on citizenship, business, languages, and industries.
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Buffalo
Knights of Columbus of
Washington
Benedict XV
Newton D. Baker
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William &. Benson
K. of C
Knights
K. of
New York
James Byrne
Joseph Scott
Los Angeles
Gustave Streubenmalter
Thomas W. Churchill
Arthur Somers
New York City
British Bakers Return to Work
The London bakers strike ends as workers agree to resume tomorrow under conditions that strikers will face no penalties and the government will introduce a bill to abolish night baking at the earliest opportunity.
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London
Barnes sets flour price to dealers at $10.25 a barrel
Julius H. Barnes announces United States grain corporation pricing of flour at $10.25 per barrel for Washington and eastern dealers who limit margins. Retailers may add no more than $1.25 over wholesale and 7 cents per pound in small lots. The plan covers delivery and regional price variations. The corporation bought 1,031,013 barrels for August and September in Baltimore for export, at $9.80 to $10.40 per barrel, with more weekly announcements expected.
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United States Grain Corporation
Washington
Julius H. Barnes
United States
Clinois
Indiana
Mississippi
Cairo
Gulf
Baltimore
Roosevelt Memorial Fund campaign plans announced
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Col. William Boyce Thompson announces a Roosevelt Memorial Association drive to raise 5 million dollars during October 1927 with state chairmen named from California to West Virginia and regional conferences in ten cities. George W. Perkins chairs New York City. Also noted is William J. Knott named census supervisor for West Virginia's Second District and a 1910 population of 211,690 for the district.
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New York
William Boyce Thompson
New York City
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Californa
William D. Stephens
Sacramento
Colorado
Samuel D. Nicholson
Denver
Connecticut
William Howard Taft
New Haven
Delaware
Charles R. Miller
Wilmington
District of Columbia
Frank J. Hogan
Washington
Illinois
Frank O. Lowden
Springfield
Indiana
William C. Bobbs
Indianapolis
Iowa
Charles HW. MecNider
Mason City
Kansas
Henry J. Allen
Topeka
Maryland
John C. Rose
Baltimore
Missouri
Arthur M. Hyde
Trenton
Chés
Arthur L. Garford
Elyria
Rhode Island
Harry P. Cross
Providence
Tennessee
Luke E. Wright
Memphis
Texas
J. M
McCormick
Dallas
Virginia
Percy S. Stevenson
Norfolk
West Virginia
Grant P. Hall
Charleston
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Central States
Blackelons Hotel
Chicago
Col. Thompson
Leonard Wood
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Mount Vernon
Lincoln
W. J. Knott
Charlestown
W. Va
William J. Knott
Molers
Jefferson County
West Virgina
Harding Says Work and Save Cure Rising Costs
Governor Harding told the Senate committee that the Federal Reserve Board favors no currency legislation and that the remedy for high prices is work and save. He argued wage and price growth reflect demand, not money supply, and urged moderation, economies, and liquidation of debts as the path to postwar financial stability.
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Federal Reserve
Isaac
Federal’ Reserve Board
Senate Banking Committee
Gov
McLean
Mr. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Settlement Reached Ends Long Dock Strike in Havre
A settlement between the official commission, striking dockmen, and employers ends the long running Havre dock strike. The accord halts the dispute and restores operations after weeks of stoppage.
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Havre
Havas
Royal Garden Party At Buckingham Palace For Staff
The London Times reports King George and Queen with Queen Mother Alexandra and Princess Mary hosted a garden party this afternoon for Buckingham Palace staff plus their wives and families. Attendees included servants who have served through multiple reigns and lifetimes in royal service.
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London Times
Washington Post
Public Leficer Co
London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Alexandra
Princess Mar
Shantung Debate Laid To Politics In U S Senate
Tokyo reports say U S Senate debate over Shantung in the peace treaty is seen as political maneuvering by Republicans to undermine President Wilson. Editorials note that any action will not alter Japan's treaty interests, while voices warn of harming Japan-U S relations through anti Japanese charges.
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Japan
Yorodzn Choho
United States
Japan backs Shantung settlement plan and economic role
The Hochi Shimbun portrays Republican senators as seeking to advance world economic conquest, including China, while the Jiji Shimbun notes Japan’s minister to China has begun talks on Shantung. It states Japan will restore Shantung when China meets dual agreement terms and plans to withdraw troops and divide Tsingtao into Japanese Chinese and international zones.
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Japan
Shantung
China
Hochi Shimbun
America
Jiji Shima
Shantung Sa
Tsingtao
American merchants seek resumption of trade with Archangel
Berlin dispatch says German press notes a commission of American merchants has arrived at Archangel to negotiate with Soviet authorities on restoring regular commercial traffic. An agreement reportedly provides for American supply of provisions agricultural machines and raw materials in exchange for Russia granting concessions to American industries for reconstruction and communication projects.
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London
Berlin
Archangel
Russia
War veteran Ansell named junior vice commander
New York Aug 10 Lieut ColSamuel T Ansell former acting judge advocate general in the US army has been appointed junior vice commander of the United American War Veterans and chairman of the councils administration Col Ansell central figure in the army court martial controversy will devote part of his time to defense of accused soldiers it was said
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New York
Samuel T. Ansell
United States Army
United American War Veterans
Council of Administration
Ansell
Excess profits tax urged to end on life needs
The National Association of Credit Men urged immediate legislation to end consumption taxes on life’s necessities. Signed by Dr. G Elliott, the group represents 29,500 members including manufacturers, wholesalers, jobbers and financial institutions. They argue excess profits taxes raise prices and living costs, proposing revenue come from taxes on enjoyable incomes starting in 1919.
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New York
National Association of Credit Men
Wilson
Congress
BR. G. Eliott
United States
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