Cons Conference Near Dissolution
Chicago January 4 The coal operators and miners from 16 bituminous districts adjourned after two days with no real progress toward a common ground for wages and working rules. A joint committee failed to agree on district wage scales, leading to continued divergence and the likelihood of resuming negotiations tomorrow. Operators cite federal indictments as a hesitation to enter a central arrangement while miners blame operator differences.
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Associated
Chicago
Cleveland
Otober
Reorganization Committee
Klan charges loom in Michigan City streets clash
Former police chief Arthur Sullivan testified before the Michigan City commission that Maurice Nowen city manager Arthur Snyder and David Miller city engineer were Klan members. Sullivan said his dismissal stemmed from refusing to join the Ku Klux Klan and opposing a parade of masked Klansmen through the city. He described unbearable conditions for nonmembers amid the Klan influence.
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Associated Fre
Michigan City
Ind
Maurice Nowen
Arthur Snyder
David Miller
Michigan City Commission
Arthur M. Sullivan
Ku Klux Klan
Sullivan
Rmit
Marriage Annulment Won by Fraud Claims
New York January fourth. Judge Tompkins upheld fraud charges in the annulment of Evan Burrows Fontaine and Sterling Adult, clearing the way for a $1,000,000 breach of promise suit by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. The ruling prompts grand jury action against Fontaine and her mother for perjury. The court also urged investigation into attorney Charles Firestone and the dancer's New York counsel.
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Associated Press
Nyack
N. Y
Evan Burrows Fontaine
Sterling
Tompkins
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Tompking
Miss Fontaine
New York Bar Association
Charles Firestone
Mount Vernon
New York
Washington Senate Banking Committee Reports on Funding Debate
AP dispatch notes senate banking committee framing funding approach while house judiciary weighs Keller impeachment and Daugherty appeal. Discussions touch on reparations representation and Harding Lodge talks on funding law and foreign policy outcomes.
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Associated Press
Senate Banking Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Keller
W. PG. Ding
American “Shipp
Liwer
Supreme
Hellatn
Harding
Harvey
London
Lodge
Robertson
Inter
Senate
Machine gun fire at Herrin mine sparks witness testimony
Witnesses describe first shots from a hidden machine gun at the Herrin mine triggering a clash as workers and guards faced off. Union miners Grover Kelly Nelson Meadows testified that shots erupted from a position that could rake the area, amid claims of intimidation and armed confrontations.
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Marion
Jane
Herrin
Ship
Ned
T Gay
Jong C. Baker
Grover
Kelly Nelson
Meadows
William J. Kelly Dies in Lewiston Idaho
William J. Kelly, a veteran Montana miner linked with Butte and Philipsburg, died in Lewiston Idaho at age 64. He spent over four decades in mining across Montana, with a period as Bonanza mine foreman in Alaska, and Philipsburg was named his home. his body will be returned there for burial.
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Butte
Lewiston
Idaho
William J. Kelly
Philipsburg
Montana
Bonanza
Alaska
Poor Fund Set for Six-Mill Levy Warning
Commissioner Lou Freudenstein was elected chairman of the county board as Joseph Fabian received a farewell Elk ring. The board delayed deputy elections pending county attorney guidance on second class laws. Clerk J F Driscoll warned that a two-mill poor fund levy will not cover expenses, urging legislative relief to prevent widespread unpaid warrants and fund bankruptcy.
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Lou Freudenstein
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph Fabian
J. F. Driscoll
Driscoll
Silver Bow County
Conpioner Cooney
Fabian
Commissioner Cooney
J M. Fabian
The Long Chance trama at American theater
The Long Chance presented last night at the American drew a full house and strong praise. Ralph Graves leads as the romantic hero with Marjorie Daw in a triple role spanning two ages. The tale depicts the old West in the Mojave desert during mining days and two decades later without sensational gunplay.
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Ralph Graves
Marjorie Daw
Long Chance
Mojave Desert
Price to Sing at Holda Drink at Holland rink
Price to sing at the Holland rink tonight as the attraction provided by manager Byrne. The fee, he says, is in excellent condition. A large Friday night crowd is expected to attend.
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Holland Rink
Eagar Price
Byrne
Marmola Car Ad Promotes Fat Reduction Product
An advertisement from Marmola sells a fat reduction product claiming easy results without dieting. It references an order method from Marmola and lists a Detroit address at 4612 Woodward Avenue. The text emphasizes steady improvement and suggests no strict diet is required.
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Friends
Fuetantiat
Marmola Presse
Olby
Dhat
Marmola
Woodward ‘Ave
Detroit
Mich
Russian Jewels Hidden in U9 Cemetery Plot
A Chicago Daily News report cites U S authorities probing alleged 1920 smuggling of $4 million in Russian gems into the United States. Investigators link jewels to a Brooklyn cemetery grave and a vanished ship crew, with official records from Treasury agents and the Transport Board.
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Associated
Prem
Ago Dan
Worth ‘Jones
Brooklyn
I of
New York
Vindivostok
Amerie
Sayn
Sto
Casera
Iustiant
Smuxgline Thene
Shipping Board
Hdellin
Army
We York
Vinaivesto
Gibraltar
Jones Aled
Yokohama
Siberia
Siberian
Hersons
Newam Williams
Uni Staten
Treasury Department
Chicago Daily News
Secret Service
James Sones
Tonescorn
Intercity bowling tourney to be held in Butte and Anaconda
An annuum committee led by Arthur Perham Arthur Merkle and Donald McMillan will arrange and draw for the intercity bowling tournament of Butte and Anaconda players. The event runs January 10 11 and 13 at Yo Mt club. A large silver loving cup to the winner will be held until next year. If Anaconda wins the games move to Smelter city and if Butte wins the title returns to the same venue. Entry fee ten dollars to cover tourney costs. entries close January 9.
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Arthur Perham
Arthur Merkle
Donald McMillan
Butte
Anaconda
Mt cl' A
Yeu
Tetany
Main Harker
Tt Agal
Alleged Operator Of Big Still Arrested In Montana Raid
C. Gilman, believed owner of a 300 gallon still seized near Two Bit gulch, was arrested on East Broadway by Federal Agent Holter and Detectives Rodda and Gerry on a charge of operating a still. Officers say the moonshine plant is the largest ever belted in Montana. A large quantity of moonshine and mash was destroyed during the raid. The still was located beneath a cabin. Gilman was taken to the police station and released on bonds of 300 dollars.
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C. Gilman
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