Food buy meet eyed in Washington district building
Commissioner Gardiner and Rep Oliver of Alabama expected to speak at a district building meeting on Washingtons plan to buy more army food. A Capitol visit by the citizens food group led by John G McGrath aims to press the War Expenditures Committee for immediate release and sale of surplus army supplies to cut costs nationwide.
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Gardiner
Oliver
Alabama
Ollyar
Washington
Capitol
Citizens’ Food Organization Committees of
John G McGrath
House
Secretary of War
Army
Gilver Siso
War Department
Executive Department
Gomrmasioner Gardiner
McGraths
Misa Cecil
Norton
W Carson Hyan
Kelly
Gufpluda Army
War and Postofice Department
Kally
Onte
Congress
Miners Wage Pact Drafted in New River Fields
Representatives of United Mine Workers district 6 39 and coal operators in New River fields met Saturday and drafted a wage agreement to keep current pay until regional bargains are settled. The pact envisions a closed shop, a dispute- settling commission, fines for un sanctioned strikes, and equal eight hour day rules if the central States miners gain a shorter day. District 29 miners will vote to accept or reject the contract.
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Charleston
United Mine Workers of America
District 6
New River
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New River Fields
Crude Oil Christens Ship Pulse Hog Islands Freighter
In Philadelphia on July 27 a Tulsa District civic group christened the Pulse Hog Islands forty-fifth ship, a 2,825-ton freighter named for Tulsa citizens response to the liberty loan drive. Lula Cros, daughter of an Oklahoma oil operator, christened the vessel as Oklahoma attendees led by Cons y Yesaman and Tulsa Chamber of Commerce President McGuire observed.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Pulse Hog Islands
Tulsa
Lula Crosby
Consy Yesaman
HB Howard
McGuire
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
More Policemen and Pay Needed Says Pullman
The piece argues for larger police staffing and better wages in the District of Columbia area, citing career advancement within the force from patrolman to detective sergeant, revised pension terms, and the need to attract qualified officers amid rising traffic and crime. It notes public support from diverse communities and critiques exaggerated bootlegging alarm while stressing court congestion and the need for more judges.
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Police Court
Taft Warns War Result of Not Yielding to Japan
Former President Taft declares that refusal to yield to Japan would have meant a new war, urging the United States to grant concessions to save the League of Nations. He argues the worst outcome for China would be the League's failure, stressing a statesmanlike course amid Shantung tensions.
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Taft
Japan
Wiltor
League of Nations
China
Germany
Great Britain
France
Russia
Kiao-Chau
Pacific
Australia
Mediterranean
Shantung
United States
Conrae
Kiaou-Chew
Borah
Johnson
Taft Reads Chinese Shantung View in League Context
William Howard Taft argues the Shantung issue should not derail the league of nations. He reviews Germany and Japan gains in China, warns against reviving colonial divides, and urges restraint to preserve China’s role and world peace amid Senate debates.
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Japan
Germany
League of Nations
China
League
Kiauuchau
Shantung
Ago
Senate
The
Public Ledger
Poles Assert Rule Over Posen Rivaling Prussian Authority
A London Times special notes Posén's shift from Prussian to Polish rule with German architecture, officials, and colonization offices in flux. It describes Polish governance, German population reactions, and the rise of a Polish state while preserving German rights and language under new order.
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London Times
The
Public Ledger
Posen
German Empire
Kaiserchloss
Colonisation Commission
Germany
Polleh
Paderewski
Posén
Col. Wade
Poland
Poaen-bern
Rosener Tageblatt
Dutien
newPoliah
What In the Matter With Police in Washington
A 1917 tech report shows 233 patrolmen for 24 hours in a city of 106,000, plus 76 square miles and 510 miles of streets, with only about 160 on patrol at any moment. The piece notes shortages, morale, and calls for higher pay, while praising Maj Pullman and the force’s bravery amid ongoing turmoil. It argues for larger pay, more recruits, and a stronger police presence, referencing prewar and Navy support.
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Washington Pelios Penows
Tech
Maj Pullman
Washington
Maj. Pullman
Foras
New Orleans
Pullman
Carellona
Congress
Addiere
Sgilora
Navy
Grant
Doyle
Boyle
Father
Roth
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