Labor Conference to Tackle Wage and Conditions
Washington diplomats report the executive labor and employer groups plan to press wage and working condition reforms at an industrial conference. President Wilson may back informal White House mediation to ease tensions and foresee broader talks on capital and labor relations. Local unions fear renewed actions despite a pending government move to curb living costs.
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Washington
D.C
Tikrit
Bellave
White House
Fentecetins
Pres. Batt Jewell
Id Railways
Pres. Wi
Simlar
Responsible for Meavy 108 SS to Producers
The note states JF last ten dates. It lists responsibilities tied to Meavy 108 and directs focus to producers for action.
Capper Blames Packers for Market Losses
Senator Capper alleges virtual control by the big five packers caused heavy losses to producers over ten days. He cites market breaks and urges legislation tied to Kenyon and Wandrick bills, while noting no conclusive proof of direct manipulation.
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Washington
Capper
Kenens
Tegxon
Kenyon
Senate
Ken- Arles
Food costs and blockade impact cited by Hoover
The excerpt cites Herbert Hoover addressing Congress about high food costs linked to wartime blockades and expenditures. Hoover argues current prices exceed prior levels, blaming artificial shortages and external blockades as causes and urging further purchases to counter shortages.
Community Dinner and Baseball in City Gathering
The text describes a city gathering with a sumptuous dinner of sheep and hog meat, vegetables and cake. After games, two baseball contests were held, the first ending 11 to 1. Married players Bangeri and A Bledsoe faced single players Otto Ambres and Sam Nichola, followed by refreshments and thanks to the colored men for their role in hosting families.
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Ares
Bangeri
A. Bledsoe
Otto Ambres
Sam Nichola
Sergeant Green
C. Sanders
Jl Johnson
Denny Isom
President Wilson Speech Draws Statewide Delegations
Indiana reporters say delegations from all parts of the state will attend to hear President Wilson discuss the League to Enforce Peace and the peace treaty at the starteropnd Coliseum Thursday night. Officials expect the largest crowd in state Coliseum history with elaborate welcome arrangements.
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Klute
Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
League of Nations
Franklin McCray
Indiana
League
Pioiatienes
Races At Allison Track Draw Crowd In County Event
A large crowd attended races at the Allison track as the Vexie township association held a series of horse events on Monday afternoon. Favorites from the southern part of the county competed in various races amid plans for future meets at the rapidly popular track. A ball game on the grounds saw Histop’s Star defeat Glendale.
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Vexie
Racine
Urs
Aboutwight
Glendale
25 Miners Locals Lose Their Charters
Pres. Frank Farrington of the state miners organization revoked charters of 25 local miners unions in Hindy area. He said efforts will weed out radicals by expelling nonaligned locals and pursue elements attempting wareri.
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Sprinefeld
Hindy
Pres
Frank Farrington
Farrington
Antone
Market Slumps Again as Prices Drop in Livestock Trade
Market reports from Sept 2 show another fall in livestock prices with porkers down 38 cents to $1.50 and heavies hardest hit. Local notes include Mr and Mrs R Robinson of Vincennes visiting town and returning home.
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Tineanpolis
D Folk Held Big Barbecue
A report notes D Folk organized a large barbecue event on a Monday with attendees and local participation. Details are limited due to fragmented text.
Bandit Leader Reported Killed in Mexico
Washington reports via pressed dispatches that the bandit leader was killed by Mexican federal troops and that Adam Schaffer was murdered. An American consul notes Schaffer was fatally harmed and the killing not near Mexico City as once claimed. President Wilson will brief his cabinet this afternoon before his speaking trip.
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Washington, D. C
Adam Schaffer
State Department
Schaffer
Mexico City
Behaffer
Prensylvania
Washington
Wilson
Egeesble
Miner insurgents have lost out in Missouri strike
St Louis Mo Sept 2 David Reid, chairman of the insurgent state party committee, said insurgents failed to gain support as Dan Slinger directed marches through southern Illinois coal fields. The collapse of the strike, aided by labor officials, was blamed on lack of backing.
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St. Louisy
Tnera Dms
David Reid
Reld
Death of Mrs Anna Smith at her home near Logotee
Mrs Anna Smith wife of George Smith died this morning after a months illness at her home near Logotee aged fifty one She leaves her husband six children Heraclel Logansport Paul K Florence May Byron and Jousph a brother A F Kennedy of Logotee and three half sisters and six half brothers Funeral plans not announced This item also notes the Prince of Wales visit to Montreal and a Carifier monument dedication event with King George involvement.
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Attna Smith
George Smith
Loogeotee
Bart
Heraclel
Logansport
Paul K
Florence
May
Byron
Jousph
Naval extension plan outlined for Pacific coast bases
Secretary Paniets on a tour reviews a proposed naval expansion program with rapid spending in the millions. By September 24 he will present recommendations including a training station at San Diego a new naval hospital at Sue Diete repairs at Peart harbor base and possible new naval base and shipyards at San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Paihe
San Diego
San Pedro
Peart
Savr
Naval Base
Gavy Yarde
Cardinal Mercier Leaves for Brest En Route to America
Cardinal Mercier departed Paris today for Brest on the way to the United States. He sails aboard the Agamemnon tomorrow and is accompanied by the Belgian ambassador to the United States.
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Cardinal Mercier
Paris
Brest
America
United States
County Council Approves Hospital Maintenance and Repairs
County council in session at the auditor's office approves 1200 for hospital maintenance and 700 for building repairs to be spent in 41920. Total estimates around 99169.50, about 22000 higher than last year, with 74069.00 to be raised by tax levy if granted. County commissioners also met in the afternoon.
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County Auditor's Office
Daviess County Hospital
Council
Alan
Demand Germany Change Constitution Urgent Allies Ultimatum
In Parla on September 2 allies issued an ultimatum to the German government demanding constitutional changes. The proposal would eliminate the provision admitting Austrian deputies to the related assembly.
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Germany
Reichstag
Parla
Bane Trading
Corman Rovernment
Withio
Shelly Bill Creager Dead After Carnival Incident
Shelly Wirt Creager of thin city known in carnival circuits was shot and killed by a railroad conductor in Una town during car unloading. The incident followed an argument over stopping the cars, ending in Creager’s death as the conductor fired. Creager traveled with a carnival company and was widely known around Washington.
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Shelly Wirt Creager
Thin City
Witnesses to be sworn on packers bills in senate committee
Washington September 2 Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged sworn testimony on bills to regulate the packers before the Senate Agriculture Committee. He was supported by Senator Kendrick of Wyoming. Kenyon submitted a letter alleging witnesses testifying against the Kenyon and brick bills last week did not tell the committee the full truth about meat packing.
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Washington
Demana
Senate Agriculture Committee
Kenyon
Iowa
Sen
Kendrick
Wyoming
Kenyon and Brick
Austrians Complete Treaty Provisions After Delegation
Paris Sept 3 The Austrian delegation finished the remaining provisions of the treaty this afternoon. Chancellor Renner will depart for Vienna to present the document to the national assembly. Abe Martin notes the scene as tension and uncertainty linger over the outcome.
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Paris
Renner
Vienna
Railroads face new criminalized lockout and wage rules
Washington Sept 2 private ownership and operation of railroads would fall under strict government supervision under a new measure by Senator Commins. Strikes and lockouts become criminal offenses. The bill creates a railway transportation board with broad powers, and assigns employee and public seats on wage and condition decisions, with an employee advisory council to aid in safety, education, and insurance programs.
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Washington
Commins
Interatete Commerce Committee
Lye Bill
Railway -Transportation Board
Interstate Comemerce’ Commission
Ford plans big tractor plant in northern Mexico
Henry Ford announces plans to build a large tractor plant in northern Mexico. A letter to a Pan American banker from Chihuahua describes Mexican workers at the Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan being trained for the new plant. No city for the Mexican plant is named.
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Washington
Henry Fort
Mexico
Pan American
Chihuahua
Ford
Deanborn
Mich
Will contest binding power of contract dispute at Terre Haute coal mine
Five miners at the Submarine mine near West Terre Haute test the binding power of a contract between the Baltes Workers of America and the Operators' Association. A technical dispute over tracks laid at the bottom of the mine shaft triggered a strike as operators claim repairs are needed.
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Ai. Com
Allison Track
Head of
Wings Miners’ Organization
Adiaanpolis
Heavies Saf
Moe
Amun
Sitierta
Anna Smith
Truatsy
Hart Township
Wilian Kennedy
Montreal
Prince of Wales
George
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
County Counch Helps Hospital
Shelly Bill” Creager
Shelly Bill
Creager
Kentucky
Abe Martin
West Terre Haste Coal Minery
Butee
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