Herrin Mine Massacre Burials Begin After Strike Violence
Investigators pressed to fix responsibility for the Lester mine massacre in Herrin Illinois with officials denying preventable action. A county inquest heard 19 miners and 16 nonunion workers buried in Potter’s Field as state and federal agents probe roles. Distinct entities include Williamson County, Lester mine, C. K. McDowell, William McGowan, State Senator William Sneed, and Ministerial leaders. The June 22, 1922 date tags the event with a somber burial scene and an order of 19 gunshot deaths by unknown actors.
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Herrin
Ill
Lietes
Melvin Thaxton
Williamson County
Simeda
Lester
Pottersfield
William Sneed
One Killed Eleven Wounded in Hamburg Riot
Berlin reports that one man was killed and eleven wounded in riots after a large Hamburg demonstration over Foreign Minister Rathenau’s assassination. Armed police were seen at strategic points and said to be ordered to shoot loiterers as the crowd dispersed.
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Hamburg
Berlin
Rathenau
Shooting in Coal County Arrest Made
June 26 in the Migee neighborhood southwest of Coalgate Frank Martin was shot and likely fatally wounded. He was taken to the hospital. Hugh Rollins was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Coal County
Coalgate
Migee
Frank Martin
Martin
Hugh Rollins
Six million children born each year in China
A report notes a yearly birth figure of six million in China highlighting a large, sustained population trend. It mentions demographic scale and potential social implications without attributing a specific source.
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China
Mexico Ghee 94 Years Old Today in Chihuahua City
Gen Luis Terrazas celebrates his 94th birthday with cards and visits from across the United States and Mexico. The aging state founder, battles, exile, vast estates, and a lingering feud with Francisco Villa are outlined as he plans to reach 100 while in his native land.
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Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Mexico
United States
Luis Terrazas
Terrazas
el Paso
Tex
Los Angeles
Villa
Obrgon
Maximillian
Terranzas
Benito Juarez
Verrazas
Villistas
Gen Terrazas
Francisco Villa
I. W. W. Convicts Granted Clemency
Washington June 27 executive clemency extended to Vincent St John and Clyde Hough both convicted under wartime laws. St John a former IWW organizer and secretary treasurer, and Hough of Rockford Ill, were serving terms at Ft Leavenworth Kan. St John to be released after commutation of his 19 year sentence and Hough to be released after commuting his five year sentence for selective service violations.
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Washington
Vincent St. John
I. W W
Clyde Hough
Rockford, Ill
Department of Justice
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
St. John
Chicago
LWW
Hough
Irish Warned They Must Restore Order
The British government warned the Irish Provisional Government last Saturday to restore order or face action. The notice appeared in Bzondon on June 27 4. It states London would take steps if Dublin could not enforce authority and quell unrest.
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Bzondon
the News Today
Lent Length In Early Church History Recounted
A note from a historical source recalls that before the sixth century the Lenten season lasted thirty six days. It situates the practice in early Christian chronology and hints at reform timelines shaping observance.
Accidents and Fire Strike Konawa Community
Four accidents and a fatal blaze occurred June 21 near Konawa. A five year old Black boy perished in a south Konawa settlement fire. two children were injured by a horse fall. John Moore broke his foot at a sawmill and rushed to town. two homes burned, including W. K. Duncan’s house, with about $1 006 in insured loss.
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Konawa
John Moore
Here
Raz Harper
Greyson
W. K. Duncan
Miss Hammond Sails for Europe Tour with Miss Hyde
Miss Jewell Hammond daughter of J B Hammond left last Sunday for Europe to spend several weeks touring. She is accompanied by Miss Alice Hyde of Oklahoma City. The itinerary includes Italy France England and Germany.
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Jewell Hammond
J. B. Hammond
Europe
Alice Hyde
Oklahoma City
Italy
France
England
Germany
Nazarene Tabernacle Underway in Highland Addition
Work has begun on the Nazarene tabernacle in Highland Addition, marking the newest church project in the city. The building signals growth for local congregations as crews move toward completion.
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Nazarene Tabernacle
Highland Addition
Miss Ida Deavers Visits Home for Weekend Break
Miss Ida Deavers, a college attendee, arrived home Friday to spend the weekend with her parents and friends.
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Ida Deavers
Misses Spurgin and Cox Visit Ada Relatives Friends
Misses Iva Spurgin and Wilna Cox left Friday night for Ada where they will spend a few days visiting relatives and friends.
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Iva Spurgin
Wilna Cox
Ada
Peaches Shipped From Konawa To Upstate Markets
About 200 to 300 bushels of early Wheeler peaches have been shipped from Konawa to upstate markets. Farmers forecast a half crop of Alberta peaches in orchards west of the city. Harvest of this fruit is expected in early August.
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Konawa
Upstate
Alberta
Local Farmers Report Boll Weevil Active In Area
Farmers in the region report boll weevil activity and note many sections taking steps to combat the insect. Speeches and bulletins on methods of fighting boll weevils have been distributed to farmers.
Company F Rifle Team Places Second at Ardmore Match
Oklahoma National Guard infantry unit wins second in a rifle match at Ardmore last Saturday. Participants include Capt. Earl Taylor, Sgts. Earl Barton and Will Wright, and Cpl. Frank Jones. The company plans to depart for camp on July 11.
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Oklahoma National Guard Infantry
Ardmore
Earl Taylor
Earl Barton
Will Wright
Frank Jones
Wedding of Miss Bessie Hensley and Roy Grogan
The wedding united Miss Bessie Hensley daughter of George Hensley with Roy Grogan son of J T Gorgan of Konawa last Sunday evening Grogan a farmer in East Fairview neighborhood Sunday school attendance at Konawa on Sunday June 18 total Baptist 130 Methodist 75 Church of Christ 68 Nazarene 68
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Bessie Hensley
George Hensley
Roy Grogan
J. T. Gorgan
Konawa
Grogan
East Fairview
Baptist
Methodist
Church of Christ
Nazarene
Carter Campaigning in Pittsburg County
Congress man C. D. Carter begins a four day campaign in Pittsburg county with stops in each town and a final rally Saturday in McAlester. Governor Robertson is set to speak Wednesday night and R. H. Wilson campaigns for governor Saturday in the same area.
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Carter
Pittsburg County
Mcalester
C. D. Carter
Pittsburg
R. H H. Wilson
Robertson
Famous Chinese leader Wu Ting Fang dies in Canton
Wu Ting Fang, longtime Chinese reformer and former minister to the United States, dies in Canton after a career noted for open door policy support, legal reforms, and pivotal roles in China's republican movement. He advised Sun Yat Sen, promoted railway development, and faced repeated recalls and reshuffles during turbulent years in late imperial and early republic China.
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Shanghai
Une
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Sung Yat Sen
Canton
Reuter
China
Sun Yat Sen
United Sates
Li Hung Chang
U. S
United States
State Department
Dr. Wu
Cooper
Legation
Peking
Kai_ Ping railway company
Imperial
Railway Bureau
Chich
Li Yuan Hung
Germany
Hong Kong
Tientsin
Tientsin University
Lee
Japan
Chefoo
Republic
McMullin's Formula for Asthma and Hay Fever
Promotes relief from asthma hay fever and bronchial issues. Claims to strengthen weakened constitutions and act as a preventive against germs for children and adults. Sold by F H Wozencraft's Drug Store. manufactured by Tilden Mc Mullin Co Sedalia Mo.
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McMullin
Tilden McMullin Co
Sedalia
F. H. Wozencraft
Noted Scholar Lectured Worldwide and Received Penn LL.D.
The article recalls a scholar who lectured before university classes in America and abroad. In 1900 the University of Pennsylvania conferred the LL.D. degree on him. He was married and had several children.
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University of Pennsylvania
Favors Germany's Admission to the League of Nations
In London on June 26 Lord Robert Cecil asked in parliament about Britain's stance on Germany joining the League of Nations. Prime Minister Lloyd George said Britain would support Germany's admission, noting the issue concerns Germany as well as Britain and is not a matter for Britain alone.
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London
Robert Cecil
House of Commons
Germany
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Tord Cecil
League
Madoc the Welsh Prince Who Discovers America
Welsh prince’s son Madoc is believed by countrymen to have found America around 300 years before Columbus, a claim recorded in local historic lore and debated by scholars.
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Madoc
America
Columbus
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