Ten Widows Hear Pension Inquiry In County Probe
Judge Lynch presides as ten widows are questioned in a county pension probe into irregularities claimed by the chamber of commerce. The county attorney seeks proof of entitlement while officials admit no personal knowledge of irregularities and promise to identify pensioners with printed numbers. The hearing resumes with ten more widows to be examined.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lynch
Wills
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Strike Vote By 8000 Oil Workers In Southern California
The Associated Press reports that all 8000 workers of the oil workers international union in Southern California have voted to strike in sympathy with Kern County oil field strikers. James G. Bates, an union official, announced the vote during a union meeting. Strike funds were raised and preparations to boost benefits were discussed, with Bates noting the strike call remaining subject to district council action.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Oil Workers International Union
California
Kern County
James G. Bates
Bates
Arbuckle Admitted Attack Claims To Grand Jury
Los Angeles dispatch reports Al Arbuckle told Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle used a foreign substance in an attack on Virginia Rappe at Hotel St Francis party in San Francisco. Semnacher testified before Los Angeles county grand jury that Arbuckle described applying ice to parts of Rappe. Doran confirms prior statements and grand jury testimony with no earlier contradictions.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
al Semnacher
Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
St. Francis
San Franscisco
Doran
Semnacher
Arbuckle
Miss Rappe
Threat of nationwide strike seen in UMWA report
Indianapolis September 2 The United Mine Workers of America signaled a wage increase demand for next year with an implied strike, the largest in UMWA history, as Vice President P Murray and Secretary William Green reported to the convention. West Virginia delegates pledged unity behind John L. Lewis against dissension led by Frank Farrington and Robert Harlin, linking labor unity to Lewis's AFL defeat.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
United States
P. Murray
William
Farrington
Robert Harlin
Washington State
Mr. Lews
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Walsh Urges Lifting Burden From European Armament Costs
Senator T. J. Walsh of Montana urged lifting the load of armament costs on Europe to restore stable markets for Butte copper and Western wool. He traveled from Stockholm to Washington, arguing U S action is needed for world progress and peace, noting war expenses burden governments, industry, and taxpayers. He urged the armament limitation conference to stay focused and said Democrats will back practical cuts.
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Montana
Butte
Stockholm
Europe
T. J. Walsh
England
France
Italy
United States
Adjusting claims of former service men advised
The United States veterans bureau clean up squad will be at the Red Cross headquarters in the courthouse September 3 to 10 and October 3 to take up new cases or adjust old cases concerning compensation insurance hospitalization and vocational training. The Red Cross and the American Legion urge ex service men to cooperate and inform friends or relatives of this opportunity. Information available at the Butte chapter of the American Red Cross 227 North Main Street. SIDETRACKED Washington September 21 John Barleycorn's back to haunt Congress as the anti deer bill returns in the Senate facing opposition over search and seizure provisions.
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United States Veterans Bureau
Red Cross
The
American Legion
Silver Bow
Powell
Deer Lodge
Jefferson
Beaverhead
Madi
Butte
American Red Cross
North Main Street
Washington
John Barleycorn
Congress
Senate
Senate Receives House Tax Bill From Committee
The amended house tax revision bill was presented to the senate by Chairman Penrose. He noted he would submit the majority report to morrow and urge swift consideration when other business permits. The measure aims to raise about three and a quarter billions and includes repeal of the excess profits on Jan 1 1922 and a 65 to 32 percent surtax cut next January with bracket adjustments. It also proposes a 5 to 15 percent rise in normal corporate income tax starting 1922 and repeals the corporate capital stock tax beginning in 1922.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
House
Election of Bursum Seen Senator of New Mexico
The Associated Press reports in Albuquerque that Hoim Bursum of Socorro appears elected US senator from New Mexico with a lead over 7,000 based on partial county returns. Richard H. Hanna, a Democrat, carried 11 counties with 5,800 votes. 11 constitutional amendments show slow returns and no final figures yet.
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Albuquerque
Hoim
Bursum
Socorro
United States
New Mexico
Richard H. Hanna
Oppau Explosion Destroys Oppau and Nearby Villages
A massive blast at the Badische Anilinefabrik chemical plant in Oppau near Mainz Germany wrecked Oppau and razed nearby workers dwellings. Estimates placed 1,000 to 1,500 killed and about 2,000 injured with hundreds of bodies at Oppau’s cemetery. Rescue efforts mobilized troops and vehicles from Ludwigshafen and Mannheim.
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Associated Press
Mayence
Germany
Badische Anilinefabrik Company
Opp the Rhine
Oppau
Ludwigshafen
Metals Bank Wins Butte Bond Bid Over Chicago Firms
The Metals Bank and Trust Company bid 1,500 premium for a 1,000,000 city refunding bonds issue of Butte, outbidding Chicago and Spokane bidders. In a letter to the mayor and council, the bank urged Butte to live within its income and avoid more refunding bonds. George Osborne represented Chicago lyons. W. A. Clark interests were also noted.
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Butte
Metals Bank and Trust Company
Chicago
Spokane
W. A. Clark
J. E. Woodard
Saelfald ‘Chariey J. “Kelly
the Metals Bank
Ite Industries
D. Ryan
Comnelluy Fr Kelley
Thomas A. Marlow
Charles J. Kelly
Bruce Kremer
Harry A. Gallwey
J.O. Evans
Charles C. Swinborne
James Woodard
W. Place
J. L. Teal
New Northwest Ends Daily Publication
The New Northwest newspaper announced it will cease daily publication and become a weekly due to financial difficulties. The paper began as a daily in March and cites sustained economic strain as the reason for suspension.
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SOUL
Bek
Crabhead
Dek Craig
University of Mone Ina
President Attacked For Trip While Men Starve
Washington Sept 21 Senator Harrison of Mississippi attacked President Harding for taking a vacation trip last week and charged the administration with failing to fulfill its pledge of prosperity. He said millions were starving while leaders enjoyed leisure and claimed more work, results, and prosperity were needed. The senator cited Republican achievements as counterpoint and referenced a letter from the president.
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Associated
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Jay
Harding
America
Bostor
Nator Harrison
Andritten
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Texas
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Walsh
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Inmense
Oppau Chemical Plant
C. J. Kelly
City Council
Mr. Woodard
George Osborne
Replyn Company of
NEW Northwest
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