Labor's demand for action to curb profiteering and cost of living
Washington reports Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers urged the Interstate Commerce Committee to back public ownership and private operation of railroads under the Sims plan, claiming industrial democracy is blocked by autocratic industry and that labor may push for a firing squad for profiteers if costs remain high. He cited 2,000,000 workers backing the plan and warned of strikes if living costs are not reduced.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Organized Labor
Thoro
Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Esch
Stoine
Congress
Mr. Stone
Washington, D.C
America
House
Interstate Commerce
Railroad Brotherhoods
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Watered stock in roads called H C of L factor
Washington dispatch reports AFL secretary Frank Morrison testifying on railroad overhauls, urging Sims bill to reorganize railroads to serve public needs not profit. He cites quasipublic status, condemns private management wreckage, and warns against watered stock boosting living costs. Davenport accord ends streetcar fare dispute with 60 cent max wage and five cent interim fare.
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Washington, D. C
Organized Labor
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Morrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Tri-City Railway Company
Inight
Britain pays $35 176 123 for wartime munitions
Washington August 1 Great Britain has settled its obligation to the American government for munitions negotiated during the war by paying 35 176 123 dollars. The total covers 13 600 000 for Liberty motors 13 274 000 for airplane spruce 2 887 000 for wood distillates 4 690 000 for powder and 651 000 as Britain’s share in the cotton linters pool. The payment was announced in a letter to Secretary Baker from Chester W Cuthell the secretary’s special representative in negotiations with the British minister of munitions. He said the transaction is without precedent in recognizing obligations based mainly on verbal statements and without recourse to an international tribunal.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
War Department
Liberty Motors
Baker
Chester W. Cuthell
Cuthell
Hungarian Suffrage Law to Be Enforced by New Government
Copenhagen reports say the new Hungarian government will uphold the suffrage law from the Karolyi era and call elections for a constituent assembly to decide socialization of landed property. Allied representative Lieut. Col. Remanelli also seeks army reduction and arming restrictions on civilians.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Budapest
Karolyi
Remanelli
Circus Greatest Now Because Ringling And Barnum's Are Joined
Chicago readers learn the combined Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus form. Advance men arrive for a grant park show on a Saturday, promoting a benefits fundraiser with clowns, aerial feats, wrestlers, and other spectacles. Includes mention of San Felice Cigars ad.
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Circus
Ringling and
Barnum’s
Chicago
May Wirth
Hanneford
Pallen
Barnum & Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Grant Park
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Fund
Leather High if You Buy Shoes Cheap if You Sell Hides
Chicago August 6 Representatives of the Illinois Agricultural association planned to wrap up a session on regulation of the packing industry and the federal wheat price guarantee. Farm leaders from neighboring states attended as Charles Borglet of Havana Illinois recounted how high leather costs and cattle losses push prices up. Howard of the Iowa federation discussed an eight hour day and farm labor.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Agricultural Association
Charles Borglet
Havana
Howard
Iowa Federation
Tmaan
British tribunal to curb high cost of living plan
Associated Press reports Britain plans a central authority to fight high living costs and profiteering. Sir Auckland Geddes outlined a government plan to link this body with local and county tribunals, with new powers and stiffer penalties. Food controller George M. Roberts cited deficient home production and coal shortages as problems in securing food and goods.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Sir Auckland Geddes
House of Commons
Sir Auckland
George Ti. Roberts
Food Profiteers Blacklisted by French Method
Paris reports a government led price control plan reducing food costs by 20 to 60 percent in several cities. An incall committee of dealers and consumers sets fair prices and accredits dealers, effectively blacklisting unfair sellers through public opinion without formal law.
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The
Associates Press
Paris
French
Food Ministry
Teut Workmen Quit Over Kaiser's Rule in 1918 Talk
Berlin dispatch summary of Neu Berliner Zeitung excerpts from Prince Max of Baden recounts a Nov 8 1918 telephone conversation with Emperor William II. The former chancellor claims the Kaiser was violent and unaware of troops mood, and asserts abdication then would have altered events, potentially preventing a factory workers uprising.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Neu Berliner Zeitung
Max of
Baden
William
Electrical Workers to Strike Railroads Soon
Springfield report says about 7,000 of 35,000 electrical workers in the United States have joined a strike movement. Officials urge workers to remain at tasks while strike votes are in progress. Ford cites reports from several systems indicating most roads not yet affected will see a strike on August 7 or 10.
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Springfield
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Mr. Ford
Viertiival
Ford
United States
Price Fixing Charged to Milwaukee Firms in Complaint
Milwaukee groups are accused of price fixing under Wisconsin law in a filed complaint with Attorney General John J. Blaine. The associations named include butchers and milk dealers, with Blaine urged to initiate proceedings against the accused. The Courier promotional text and delivery notice follow in the fragment.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
John J. Blaine
Roumanians Issue Ultimatum in Hungary Crisis
Paris reports Roumanians issue an ultimatum to Hungary demanding armistice excess terms. King Ferdinand with troops in Hungary. Allies plan interallied mission to remove Roumanians after Hungarian red guard is disarmed. Part of dispute includes farm equipment seizures and Danube shipping. Czech army crosses toward Budapest.
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Paris
Ferdinand
Geneva
Bayg
Bucharest
Ton Jmania
Hungary
Supreme Council
Budapest
Red Guard
Bratiano
Shell Shocked Love Shifted Suit Across Ocean
A breach of promise suit for 250000 dollars was filed by Miss Jeanette Lorraine against Bernard Goldsmith. The case centers on 152 love letters allegedly written by Goldsmith while a soldier in France. Goldsmith’s lawyer claims shell fire in France influenced his change of heart.
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Chicago
York
the Tribune
Jeanet
Loraine
Bernard
Goldsmith
France
Indiana Farmers Refer Rail Strike as Holding Policy
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations representing over 106 000 members condemns veiled revolution threats and advises farmers to withhold all farm products until the railroad strike ends. The telegram, signed by Lewis Taylor general secretary, calls for arbitration and a fair decision with work resuming thereafter.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Wilson
Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations
Indiana
Lewis ‘Taylor
5000 Steel Car Workers Strike for Higher Wages
About 4000 to 6000 workers walked off at noon at the Standard Steel Car plant in Butler Pennsylvania seeking higher pay. Workers at Forge Steel, Butler Bolt and Rivet, and Butler Car Wheel had voted to join but had not yet acted by mid afternoon.
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Associated Press
Putler
Standard Steel Car Company
Forge Steel Company
Butler Bolt & Rivet Company
Butler Car Wheel Company
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania and Norfolk & West Art Railroad
Hocking Valley
DOJ to file anti trust suits against five meat packers
Washington announces immediate anti trust actions by the department of justice against the five major meat packers. Attorney General Palmer cites evidence before the Federal Trade Commission and congressional committees showing clear violations of hell anti trust laws and orders prompt action.
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Washington
Department of Justce
Palmer
Federal Trade Commission and Committees of
Congress
Corn Jumps Ninety Cents On Wheat Price News
Chicago August 6 corn surged sharply as the government kept the wheat support at 2.28 a bushel. Des Moines led gains with futures jumping and oats and pork also rising. Traders were whipped by shifting expectations as the market extended gains for the day with flour price cuts noted but not crippling corn values.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Boone jury rules woman’s death a murder
In Boone Iowa a jury investigating Mrs. Fred Moore’s death ruled she was murdered. The 45 year old invalid’s charred body was found in flames wreckage of her Angus home last Friday. The verdict did not assign blame.
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Boone
Fred Moore
Angus
Moore
Robin Shooters Held for Trial in Breaker of Treaty Case
Chicago August 6 You are charged with breaking game laws and violating the treaty between the United States and Canada by shooting and killing 25 migratory birds Do you plead guilty John Mettifopo and John Guss ette of 140 East One Hundred and Fifteenth Street faced United States Commissioner Mason The men asked for lawyers and bonds were set at 500 each They were arrested in Roseland by Deputy W H Hoffman after allegedly shooting 25 robins.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
John Mettifopo
John Gussette
East One Hundred and Fifteenth Street
Mason
Roseland
W. H. Hoffman
Federal counsel seeks evidence in rail strike cases
Federal investigators press to prosecute strike leaders and identify responsible union officials for efforts to tie up rail traffic. The nationwide shopmen walkout spreads with 200000 cars out of service and critical effects on industry and freight movements as unions press for wage gains and living conditions.
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United States Steel Corporation
Tri-Cities
Carmen Place
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Packer
White House
Federal Trade Commission
Hey
British Rail
National Union of Railway Men
Toi
Britain
San Felice Cigars
Kaiser
Cattier Boy
Bulletin
Robin
Hines
Loveland
Brotherhood of Railway Fireman
Federated Railroad
R. A. Milroy
United States District Attorney
District Council of
Interstate Commerce Committee
Representaitive Sims
Tennessee
Mason City
St. Pauli
St. Paul
Round House
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Sanborn
Iowa
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