Cummins plan proposes private railroads under tight government rule
The Senate is presented with a Cummins subcommittee bill to end government control of railroads and return lines to private ownership by a set date. The plan creates a five member transportation board, a wages and conditions committee, strict labor restraints, and requires rail firms to include employee representatives among directors.
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Nicholas Seek Crown Restore With Italy Aid Amid Balkan Turmoil
报道说意军在阿尔巴尼亚民兵袭击后伤亡严重，意军撤回杜拉焦等要点。华盛顿同日称南斯-克罗地亚-斯洛文尼亚王国官员否认伦敦报道的骚乱传闻，称为欧洲敌对分子所制。芝加哥一对夫妻在火车道口遇难，门卫受伤。维也纳被迫面对贸易衰退与城市未来不确定性。
Radek Allowed to Return to Russia by Berlin Journal
Berlin reports that Germany grants Karl Radek permission to return to Russia. Radek, a Bolshevik leader and member of the Brest-Litovsk peace commission, had been detained in Berlin last February on charges of inciting unrest but was released.
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Aegean Port to Bulgaria and Roumania Note Demand
Paris reports the supreme council will grant Bulgaria a port on the Aegean Sea via a treaty text while Bulgaria renounces contested lands. The council also weighs a stern note to Roumania for failing to respond to official communications.
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Egean
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War Plant Cost Far Delaware Incomplete After Spending
Washington September 2 The House subcommittee released testimony on the government shell loading plant at Far Delaware. Cost to date reached 14 million dollars against an estimated 1.25 to 1.5 million. The Marlin Rockwell Corp led the project with Fred T. Ley Co as builder housing 20 000 people. War department seeks 184 000 for more land though Maj. Foster says most of the site is swamp.
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Lawyers in Session at 42nd Convention of Bar Association
Lawyers from across the country plus Hawaii and Porto Rico gathered for the 42nd annual American Bar association convention opening tomorrow. Delegates planned receptions for more than 600 attendees and held meetings of allied organizations including the National Association of Attorney-Generals and the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology.
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Persia's Sword and Purse In British Rule Pact
Washington dispatch reports Senate Foreign Relations Committee debate on a Persia Britain pact. Charles W. Russell urged a written protest alleging British control over Persia's finances and military via joint commissions. Russell claimed the treaty grants Britain final say over Persia's purse and sword. The hearing also included Albanian and American representations with Sweden to be heard tomorrow.
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Munich Court Tries 16 in Hostage Murder Ring
Fritz Seidl, former Spartacan leader, faces trial with 15 alleged accomplices in Munich for hostage murders under the soviet regime. The defendants stand before Bavaria's people's court in the new palace of justice amid heavy guard. Indictment cites hostages kept in a cellar fed only bread and water.
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Munich
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Pope's Views on Pact to Be Given to Wilson
The article reports on Pope's stance regarding a proposed pact, with delivery to President Wilson. It notes anticipation of the pope's views on the league of nations and mentions a figure traveling to the United States for dialogue, including a diplomat and other officials.
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Pope
Wilson
Small Packers See Danger in License System
Independent Packers plea before the Senate Agriculture Committee argues that federal licensing would demoralize small packers and harm competition. Patrick Brennan of Chicago’s Independent Packing Co notes their business model since 1908 hinges on competing with large packers and warns a license regime favors big firms.
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Chicago
Safety Week in Ohio Cities to Feature Child Lessons
Ohio cities announce Safety Week from September 28 to October 4 led by Cleveland Mayor Farry J. Davis Lakewood Mayor Cook and West Cleveland City Manager Osborne. The event accompanies the eighth annual National Safety Congress opening October 1 with 7000 safety engineers and educators expected, plus programs on women in industry Americanization and a safety exhibit fire-demonstration and student pageants. Police will deliver ten minute talks in public schools.
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Montreal Building Trades Workers Strike Under Cost of Living Pressure
Montreal strikers threaten an eight hour day with ten hour shifts as union officials say they will await government efforts to cut living costs. Workers from the Montreal building and wood trades union vote on strike action as other regions report related stoppages.
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Hoover warns high food costs and possible farm price drop
Hoover warns that high European food prices stem from global speculation and a consumptively weak European market. He fears U S producers may face a glut with rising production and credit limits, risking prices below production costs and harming farmers. Chicago readers note socialist party activity under guard as factions debate new alignments.
U S Army Flier Shot on Border Duty by Mexicans
An Army airman on border patrol was wounded when Mexican forces opened fire as the aircraft flew low near the Rio Grande. Lieutenant McNabb suffered a head wound but was evacuated to Fort McIntosh with medical personnel.
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Prohibition Party Focuses on Law Enforcement Policy
Chicago on September 2 reports the national committee of the Prohibition party praising law enforcement as the major issue and endorsing enforcement as a core policy. A sub-committee on resolutions met in executive session to prepare proposals for the full committee, with party future decisions expected before tonight's adjournment.
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Chicago
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Te National Committee
Profiteer Jury Opens in Court of Landis
The new federal grand jury sworn in by Judge Landis was to begin a probe into food profiteering. Charges target the "big five" packers and sugar operators blamed by the justice department for rising food prices.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Department of Justics
Landis
Illinois coal mine locals lose charters in strike turmoil
Springfield Sept 2 24 coal mine locals facing revocation amid rebellion against authority. Union president Frank Farrington said expelled locals would be reorganized and steps would prevent I W W and other alleged anarchists from rejoining.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Charaf
Frank Farrington
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Rataarte
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American delegation kept in touch with reparations talks at Versailles
At Versailles and Paris the American delegation follows financial and economic discussions closely though the U S cannot name its reparations commission member until the German treaty is ratified Ellie Drese formerly of the Berna legation heads the U S financial and economic interests temporarily with several experts assisting him He attends conferences between allied and German financial representatives The Holiday Nutmargarine advertisement appears at the end.
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Paris
United States
Permanent Reparations Commission
Germany
Versailles
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Interallied
Plan for Austria Seat Representation Brings Rhine Occupation Threat
Peace conference council demands suppression of a German constitution article allowing Austrian representation in the Reichsrat. If not removed within a fortnight, Allies warn of renewed occupation of the left bank of the Rhine. Text not yet received. clause would apply to German Austria and grant Austria a set number of Bundestag seats.
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Hoover urges large European credit to avert European calamity
Hoover as head of the Inter-Allied Relief tells a congressional subcommittee that the United States should extend Europe up to four billion dollars in credits for a year and a half to two years. He says the move would create a market for American surplus and prevent disaster in Europe. A Paris dispatch notes Hoover will testify on his own request and that remarks will be on the record.
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Palmer Named Intermediary Between Wilson and German Agents
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey charged Attorney General Palmer acted as an intermediary between President Wilson and German agents seeking to condone the Lusitania incident. He accused Palmer of using authority to intimidate critics in a Senate reply today.
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Wilson meets cabinet before final trip to push peace plan
President Wilson met his cabinet in Washington for the last time before his nationwide 10,000 mile tour to promote the peace treaty. The discussion covered labor concerns and the administration’s plans for a forthcoming conference between capital and labor and other domestic issues.
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Washington, D. C
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