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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1919

Page

17

Big Five Sensibly Rivalry Discussed By Coffee Group

Atlantic City November 14 The National Coffee Roasters association heard William B Colver of the Federal Trade Commission warn that organizing for mutual benefit is proper only to the extent it does not harm the general welfare He urged workers and capital to avoid conflicts and criticized packers methods noting possible expansion of Chicago packers into the coffee trade Also mentions a retirement sale of all wool tricotine dresses at Sternbergs with price cut.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Wm. B. Colver Federal Trade Commission National Coffee Roasters’ Association Calver Chicago

Greek Ex-Service Man Seeks Sister in Constantinople

Harry Chelpon, a Greek ex soldier from the U S Q M corps, seeks his sister in Constantinople through the Red Cross home service bureau. He has not heard since 1917 despite many registered letters. He sent money via the American consul before the war but diplomatic recalls halted that aid. Mrs G B Worthen notes Red Cross can assist ex soldier boys via foreign and insular divisions with representatives across Europe and Asia.

Harry Chelpon Constantinople Red Cross Home Service Bureau Harry U.S. Q. M. Corps America Turkey G. B. Worthen Red Cross Europe

Spanish Flu Breaks Out Among Steel Mill Workers

Spanish influenza has broken out among workmen living in steel mills during the eight week strike. Six cases from the Ohio works of Carnegie Steel and three from the Brier Hill Steel Company were taken to area hospitals, with several hundred men living in each plant.

Associated Press Youngstown Youngstown Hospital Ohio Works Carnegie Steel Company Brier Hill Steel Company

Loaded Trucks Meet In Headon Collision

At about 4 30 p m yesterday two heavily loaded trucks collided at the Logan avenue and Riehl street corner. One truck belonged to Colby Parker transfer line moving up Riehl toward Logan, the other to Clark transfer line Cedar Falls turning from Logan to Rich. The Clark driver said sun through the side curtain blinded him until too late to stop. Clark truck front wheels were mashed and twisted. Colby Parker truck had a broken spring and frame. Neither driver was hurt.

Logan Avenue Riehl Street Colby-Parker Clark Cedar Falls Logan Rich

Prince Buys Red Cross Seals From Five Year Old Health Worker

Washington November 14 The Prince of Wales bought 100 Red Cross Christmas seals from Adriene a five year old health worker recently decorated by General Pershing for achieving a perfect score in the children health crusade against disease The prince will use the seals on his personal letters during his Annapolis visit with his suite and American officials He greeted Mrs Marshall wife of the vice president before departing to the naval academy

Associated Press Washington, D. C Annapolis Naval Academy Prince of Wales Red Cross Adrienne Gen. Pershing

Coal strike talks hinge on wage rise and hours

Washington conference between coal miners and operators opened with Labor Secretary Wilson mediating to reach a settlement. Garfield may advise. wage increase and shorter hours are key issues while views on the 1918 Washington agreement expiration are sought.

Washington, D. C Wilson Garfield Cornwell Charles W. Va Palmer Washington West Virginia W. W Granttown Marion County Wendel Taylor County

Sweet Plan For Labor Conciliation Praised by House

Washington Nov 14 Advocates of Rep Sweet Iowa plan for voluntary conciliation of labor disputes urged it be written into permanent railroad legislation. The proposal would create a mediation commission with employer and employee representation and no penalties against strikes or lockouts. Debate on the Interstate Commerce Commission bill continued as labor provisions for arbitration and penalties were discussed. Former Speaker Cannon asserted strikes should be outlawed until a mediation board issues a decision.

Charleston W. Va W. Il Duff Cabin Creek Daws Cornwell Miami Anderson Springfield United Mine Workers of America Chicago Germany Kaiser Washington Wilson Ilinois West Virginia John L. Lewis Springfeld Ill SW. W Kanawha Coal Operators Association Little Coal River District Milburn Ramadge Kanawha Association Kansas Pittsburgh Kan August Dorby Pennsylvania Associated Press Washington, D. C Sweet Iowa House Interstate Commerce Commission Cannon Ofa Mediation Board

Illinois editors weigh profit sharing and public ownership

A survey of Illinois editors from Breeders' Gazette to La Salle Tribune shows mixed views on profit sharing for farm hands and on public ownership. Opinions range from support for private wage systems to opposition to government ownership, with many stressing efficiency, risk, and the role of profits in motivation.

de Witt C. Wing Breeders’ Gazette Chicago Adeline Joseph Freeburg Tribune W. T. Bedford la Salle Tribune N. L. Gordon Lincoln Evening Star Maurice J. Seed Mount Vernon Register W. C. Pomeroy Illinois Journal of Labor Peoria A. Snively Canton Register J. P. Conrad Monee Heview P. R. Nelson Winchester Times Murrayville Tribune Manchester Star Don C. Estes Brocton Review McGlynn Moline Daily Dis J Patch Post Office E. C. Logan Boot and Shoe Recorder Otler Industries Z. A. Landers Oregon

Wife and Baby In A Fireless House Coal Thief Arrested

A starving coal thief, husband and father, was arrested in railroad yards after attempting to steal coal to heat a fireless home. His wife and baby shivered through the night as she sought help from police and social welfare, hoping to secure his release. No verdict was announced by noon.

Illinois Central Social Baby Social Welfare League

Boston Bridge in Distress Reported at Sea

The shipping board steamer Boston Bridge bound from Sevilla to New York sent a radio message reporting turbine damage. The distress signal, picked up today, notes the vessel is in trouble while en route across the Atlantic.

Boston Shipping Board Boston Bridge Sevilla New York

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