Immigration Threats and Policy Rules at Ellis Island
The article argues immigration surges risk overwhelming Ellis Island and public health. It highlights unskilled labor demand, European emigration postwar, and fears about Germans Austrians and Japanese entrants. It warns against relying on the League of Nations to decide domestic immigration matters and cautions California plans to exclude Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
Porto New York
Europe
United States
Elis Island
Assistant Secretary of Labor
Congress
Ellis Iskind
Assemba
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austra
Hungary
Fermany
Wilson
California
Alformans
League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
Gasoline Supply Urged as Prices Threaten Motoring
Officials warn that gasoline consumption rose 32 percent in the first months of the year while production grew only 13 percent, widening the gap and risking higher prices. Stocks on hand June 30 1919 stood at 9 841 000 gallons, down 15 percent from the prior year, signaling a tightening market. Call for curtailing exports, boosting domestic production, and using all available petroleum to stabilize the fuel supply and keep prices affordable for business and ordinary drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supply and Bermand
Bureau of Mittee
Gigoia
Winteut
Mexicoé
Miners Wage Dispute Shadowed by Wilkes-Barre Meeting
Fragmentary report reviews the Wilkes-Barre wage meeting and federal response to miners pay demands. It notes Wilson’s stance on arbitration awards, the Lever Act, and the split among coal workers while stressing that most anthracite miners honor contracts and avoid strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkee-Baree
Wilnot
Apo
Wilent
Wiketerre
Wison
Elemert Amone
Wilkes-Barre
Wolksta
Wilson
Revision of Bills of Lading for Water Cargo Trade
The Institute of American Ship Packers recommended the Interstate Commerce Commission revise water cargo bills of lading to harmonize with carrier responsibilities. It urged standard protections for property and interests of Gulf Port operators and ocean carriers, proposing rates around 250 dollars per package and 26 dollars per bag. Hearings on the draft bill will be held by the commission in Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G Co
Interstate Conitherte Commission
Institute of Ameteat Abeat
Soe Uyonappan
Sir William Pakenham Named New North Atlantic Commander
The piece profiles Sir William Pakenham, a veteran British naval officer, as the new North Atlantic commander, detailing his lineage back to Cromwell, wartime service under Admiral Togo, and family estate in County Westmeath. It notes his age, sporting interests, and reputation as a capable organizer and diplomat, with mention of his role at Marlborough House and praise from contemporaries.
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Shy William Pawentam
Howl
Mitisk Naval
North Atlantic
Amerioas
Thomas Besiy Pakenham
Wiliam Clark
New York
Adrian Lasisn
Wall
Pakentiain
Will. Jatt Pakenham
Tekyd
Admiral Tego
Japan
William Pakenham
Cromwell
Bantry
Waatmeasih
Pakenham
Ménfurldam
Tuoman
Elieabéth Granahiaeé
Hetréese
Lengferd
Beetming
Lodngetera
County Westmeath
France
Longford
Turf
Marlborough Hive
London
Alfonge
Rereigh
Wihsess Castle
Aed
International Paper denies merger report and expansion plans
International Paper denies reports of a planned merger of paper and pulp interests and states it is not pursuing profiteering or stock promotions. The company notes its newsprint mills remain in operation with contracts extended through 1921 and mentions a new unit in Canada capacity 240 tons daily expected to start mid 2021.
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Continag
P. T. Tigdge
Dphilip Dodge
Gemedly
Dodge
Pateed
Theesivers
Canada
International Paper Company
Gewifoh
Hog Island Sale Offer From Emergency Fleet Corporation
The Hog Island shipbuilding complex, the world’s largest, is offered for sale by the US Shipping Board. Bids open October 76 with an American or American-controlled bidder must submit 1 000 600 certified check forfeitable if terms are not met. Preference for short payment terms. final payment within five years. Yard not surrendered before February 1, 1921 when the International Shipbuilding Corporation completes its program.
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Hog Island
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Amercan
International Shipbuilding Corporation
Ship Sale Plans Set for 288 Wooden Vessels
The Shipping Board announces a policy to sell its entire wooden ship fleet totaling 288 vessels and over 1,009,006 dead weight tons. Bids for 24 wooden steamers over 100,000 DWT have expired, and proposals will be opened today under an extensive advertising campaign.
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Shipping Board
Plaan
United States Probes World Mandates Policy Move
U S officials report a garbled note from Great Britain in reply to a U S inquiry about the exploitation of raw materials in mandate regions including Asia Minor. The note concerns the San Remo agreement dividing Mesopotamia between France and Britain and the broader principle guiding powers, with further correspondence expected before any settlement.
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Beépry
Staté Department
Great Britain
Mandate
Asia Minor
United States
State Department
Mandate Territories
San Remo
Mesopotamia
Supreme Council
General Assembly
Versales
Massive Federal and State Road Funds Planned This Year
Thomas H MacDonald of the Bureau of Public Roads says combined federal and state road outlays may total 250 million dollars in the current fiscal year. The latest federal air funds of 180 million 900 thousand were made available in July. States have funded half of past costs, prompting calls for advance planning of at least 190 million per year.
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Thomas H MacDonald eMiel
Bureau of Public Roads Department of Agriculture
Vir MacDonald Aaid
Mau Donald Sail
Broadway church to rise with giant electric cross sign
The Reverend John G Benson of Union Methodist Episcopal Church plans a monumental electric sign on Broadway at Forty-fifth Street. The sign will feature a bulging cross in red white and blue and announce Union Church and Social Center. It promises to be the largest and most brilliant church sign along the street.
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York
Broadway
John G Benson
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Forty-eifth Street
Willie
Union Church
Sola! Center
Bulhant Cross
Utah Leads Nation in Population Growth in Ten Years
Census Bureau data show Utah rose 76.95 percent from 1910 to 1920, the second largest increase in the nation. States like Pueblo Colorado and Helena Montana posted declines, while Westminister and Tarpon Springs reported notable gains or changes in population during the decade.
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Firat
Inca
Erie
Organizefias Kh
Pueblo Coo
Helena Mont
Tarpon Springs
France to Buy Breadstuffs and U.S. Surplus Says Editor
Paris reports Andre Liesse editor of Economiste signs an article predicting France must import 40 600 000 yur tals of breadstuffs while the United States holds the largest disposable quantity. He asserts France could profit from a Chicago wheat market fall and notes continued state control of bread and grains would cost 13 800 900 000 francs over the coming twelve months.
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Paris
Andre Liesse
Financial Journal
Economiste
Rance
United States
France
Chicago
Liesse
Albanian Protest Against Exclusion From Investigation
Albanian commissioner C A Chekten voiced objections to excluding Albania from the inquiry into the Albanian Serb conflict. He urged an impartial international commission with four representatives from Great Britain France Italy the United States and Serbia to investigate the causes, a proposal submitted to the State Department on Friday.
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Albania
Jugoglav
Alban Ai
United States
Alpada
Blates
Per
Great Britain
France
Italy
Seria
Authority Debate Delays Murégatate Commerce Hearing
The Murégatate Commerce Commission faces delays as the hearing on tariff details and bond collateral is postponed. Chairman NE Seaith states representatives from the State Com missions are asked to appear, with proceedings uncertain and new dates pending.
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Murégatate Commerce Commission
Porras to Visit Washington for Panama Conference
Dr Belisario Porras, newly elected president of Panama, arrived in New York aboard the Totda from Cristobal and Havana with his wife and children. He will meet with Secretary of State Cops in Washington to discuss Panama’s business climate, road projects, and the treasury surplus of 32,000,000, amid high living costs and efforts to attract investment.
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Belisario Torras
Panama
New York
Cristobal
Havana
Portas
Washington
Secretary of State
Cops
Belleuris Porras i
Patania
Treasury
Georgia women gain vote in state primary and general
An opinion to Governor Dorsey from Georgia Attorney General R A Denny states women in Georgia have the right to vote in the upcoming state-wide primary on September and in the general election. The opinion is also signed by acting attorney general Graham Wright.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Guv Dorsey
R A Denny
Graham Wright
Restatant
Liverpool Morning Paper Show Changes After 223 Years
A garbled report notes a Liverpool paper ending its morning edition after 223 years and introducing no evening edition for the first time. It references Manchester competitors and a long tradition, with uncertain phrases about a century mark and a notable shift in publication.
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Liverbtel
Aumaro
Liverpogl
debWret Tite
Jeb
Manchester
Missouri Opinion Now Favors Cox and League Support
A Missouri reader argues that Cox has the best chance to unseat Harding and that Democratic loyalties shift after the conventions. He cites farmer votes, anti Spencer sentiment, and strong league of nations support in rural areas, while Kansas City remains a potential anti league stronghold.
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Govax
Ubg
Senator Harding
J. M C. Brown
St Louis
Washington
James
Jo Offe
Chicago
San Francisco
Lowden
Missoer
Guv Cox
Repubican
Cox Beause
League of Natons
Guy Cox
Watson
Harding
Certai Tha
Luus Greenberg
Spencer
Helind Davis
Louis
Transas
Las Wes
St Lowe
Kansas City
Benator
Ely
St Jous
Repub
Wang
Renate Breckinridge
Rim
Missouri
League of Nations
League
Gow Cox
Czechoslovak Red Cross appoints American nurse to state program
Miss Parsofe, an American Red Cross nurse from Strkelay California, is named disector of the state school of suering by the Czechoslovak Red Cross. ads received today indicate she will remain in Sregue for two years.
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Portis
Marion
Parsona
Cheeq Nurker
Strkelay
Calif
Czechoslovak Red Crosse
Atate School of Sureing
Green
Parsofe
Sregue
Iwo
Feisal Would heatrs: Minds Feisal Would heatrs
Lucerne August 30 reports unclear text with names and phrases. The fragment mentions Feisal and a possible figure or title, alongside scattered references to places and people. The readable portion provides no coherent event, outcome, or verifiable details for a clear summary.
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Tennessee
Fust
Frank Roosevelt
Hassone West
National Womans Party
Navy
Courke
Washiketoh
Liloyd Yeorge
Maine
Iledow
Baskitte
Georgia Catninah
Tom Watsons
William Pakequam
Betiiane
Irtet
Viscount Cave Prien
T. 8
Viscount Cave
Foreign Office
Lohden
Lord Gréy
América
Bagiana
Llsyd
George
Enip
Home Department
Sbe & LaNg
Permlia
Watt
Bremb Way
Utah
U. S
Probe Commission
Aichigpn Commission Suestions
Regulatinn Securities
Federes
Porras
Liverpool
Nawepagere
Commer , Washington
Kansas
Kransis
Guy Helvering
Handas Ci
Henry J Allen
Jonathan A Daves
Wil
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Lars Sr Pewt
Mitac Oa
Quest
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