Southern Ohio Coal Operators Hope to Reopen Mines
A message to President Harding from Southern Ohio Coal Exchange members signals plans to reopen mines soon. J E McKinney of Columbus says operators accept the democracy principle and pledge loyal support to government while urging faster production and awaiting fair arbitration outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Southern Ohio
Harding
Southern Ohio Coal Exchange
J. E. McKinney
Southern
Ohio
Organized labor warns Republicans after primaries rebukes
Washington July 20 Organized labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers AFL president said Nebraska and other primaries were rebukes to the Republican old guard and warned the administration that more defeats are coming. He attributed GOP losses to revulsion against governmental policy on coal and railroad strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Wheaton
Washington
Organized Labor
Nebraska
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Republican Party
Jail swells with prisoners after Cliftonville mine battle
Deputy sheriffs delivered 20 more prisoners to the Ohio County jail in Wheeling West Virginia raising the total held for participation in the Cliftonville mine war to 76. The jail now holds 188 inmates.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio County
Cliftonville
West Virginia
Mail Moving Despite Strikes
Postmaster General Work reported that mail delivery is proceeding as usual despite the railroad strike, with only a few isolated points seeing interruptions and no emergencies expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lying-detector device barred in Fry murder case
In Washington on July 20 the sphygmomanometer, a device claimed to expose truthfulness, was rejected in district supreme court. Chief Justice McCoy refused to allow its use in the murder trial of Alphonse Fry, a Black defendant charged with killing Dr. Robert W. Brown, a Black physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Juttice McCoy
District Supreme Court
Alphonse Fry
Robert W. Brown
Federal Judge Refuses Coalition Strike Intervention in Perry
In Cincinnati on July 20 United States Judge John W. Peck refused to place deputy marshals at New Straitville coal mines or certify to the president that a state of insurrection existed. He ruled the case not under federal jurisdiction and that court action would exceed powers. The decision said troop call is for the president to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Cincinnati
United States
John W. Peck
Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Straitville
Ohio
Cleveland, O
United Mine Workers of Ohio
International News Service Today
Peaceful conditions reported in Athens County coal areas
Sheriff Parker telegraphs Governor Davis that Athens County miners and operators are peaceful with four extra deputies and one paid deputy on duty. No trouble has occurred now or is anticipated as miners keep mines pumped out and avoid disruption amid statewide strike concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Herb J. Parker
Harry Davis
Davis
Parker
O. K
Italy Without Cabinet as Strikes Rock Rome
In Rome on July 20 Italy remained without a cabinet amid ongoing strike troubles and clashes between fascists and socialists. Disorders spread as tensions intensified across the capital and beyond.
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Rome
Italy
Lewis Quits the Parley Center
John Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America says he is leaving Washington this afternoon for New York, indicating his presence in the capital is no longer necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
New York
Britain Ratifies Washington Treaties In Parliament
London July 20 Great Britain formally ratified all treaties drafted at Washington. An act of Parliament ratifying the treaties became law this afternoon through royal assent.
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London
Great Britain
Washington
Harvey's Pavilion Dance Event With Parker's Orchestra
Dance event at Harvey's Pavilion on Saturday July 22 with Parker's Orchestra performing. Local listings note a July 22 program featuring live music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's Pavillion
Parker's Orchestra
Barbara Frankland Makes London Society Bow
Barbara Frankland daughter of Sir Frederick Frankland enters London society. She is among the noble beauties not yet singled out as a possible Princess of Wales candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Frankland
London
Sir Frederick Frankland
Prince of Wales
Irregulars Clash With Free State Troops Across Ireland
Battles rage at Limerick Waterford and other counties as irregulars hinder moves by free state forces. Royal forces claim sieges on King John Castle and control of Leinster Cavan Monaghan Leitrim Roscommon and Clare with casualties minimal. Irregulars plant land mines near the Ulster frontier and conscription efforts target males over fourteen in Tullamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connell
Dublin
Limerick
Waterford
Mount Misery
King John Castle
Irish Provisional Government
Free State
Leinster
Monaghan
Cavan
Leitrim
Roscommon
Clare
Ulster
Tullamore
Death due to acute alcoholism at Cleveland hotel
Esther DeMay a 19 year old from Rankin Pennsylvania was found dead in a room at the Hotel Savoy Cleveland. Police hold a showgirl and a man for questioning. Coroner P A Hammond says death was caused by acute alcoholism. A party had been held with whiskey and several drinks taken by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Esther DeMay
Rankin
Savoy
Euclid Avenue
P. A. Hammond
Seniority Proves Stumbling Block in Rail Strike Talks
Chicago July 20 The rail strike stalemate continues as unions demand restoration of all seniority rights upon return to work and rail executives refuse to forfeit seniority for returning strikers. President Harding may intervene if talks fail, with no current peace program or negotiations underway.
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Chicago
Harding
Washington
United States Railroad Labor Board
Ben W. Hooper
Labor Board
Ohio dry workers endorse four GOP gubernatorial hopefuls
In Columbus on July 20 the American League, the Ohio dry workers’ official page, backs four Republican governor nominees Carmi A. Thompson Rupert R. Beetham Arthur Day and Daniel W Williams. It criticizes Congressman C L Knight Akron as “agin everything” and labels Harvey C Smith Zanesville a clever fence sitter while alleging he blends dry and wet tactics. It also fully endorses Republican Attorney General candidate Co C Crabbe London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Anti-Saloon League
American League
Ohio
Dry Workers
League
Carmi A. Thompson
Cleveland
Rupert R. Beetham
Cadiz
Arthur Day
Daniel W. Williams
Jackson
C. L. Knight
Akron
Harvey C. Smith
Zanesville
Diry
Smith
Co. C. Crabbe
London
Turbulent Trading As Mark Fluctuates On Bourse
Berlin reports wild scenes on the Bourse as the German mark swings in response to newspaper reports that the allies may seize control of German finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lima shops to boom 25 locomotives ordered by Illinois Central
Lima Locomotive Works received an order for 25 heavy freight or mountain type locomotives from the Illinois Central Railroad, signaling increased activity at the Lima plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Lima Locomotive Works
Illinois Central Railroad
Retail price is climbing fast in coal strike era
Ohio miners remain organized and unmoved by a federal or state troop reopening plan. Operators fear skilled labor shortages and a prolonged strike could spark a coal famine in the Northwest and Ohio. Retail coal costs rise to 9 to 11.50 per ton as unions block shipments and rail disruptions linger.
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Ohio
Northwest
Miner Among Cliftonville Mine Victims Found Dead
Steubenville dispatch reports the Cliftonville West Virginia mine disaster adds a fifth known dead when an unidentified miner’s partially decomposed body is found in bushes about 50 yards from where Sheriff H. H. Duvall was killed. Deputy Herbert Alea unearthed the body, riddled by bullets, with a head wound likely causing death. Officials continue a renewed search for additional victims in the hills and underbrush.
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Steubenville
Cliftonville
W. Va
H. H. Duvall
Herbert Alea
Henry Ford silent on Muscle Shoals offer charges
Detroit July 20 Henry Ford has no answer to make to the scathing charges contained in the senate committee report on his offer to buy Muscle Shoals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry Ford
Senate
Labor to Fight Court Order in Rail Strike
Huntington West Virginia July 20 Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad officials planned to seek an injunction before Judge George W McClintic to restrain striking shopmen. Unions prepared a mass demonstration with over 10 000 workers slated to march with multiple unions joining in a show of labor strength.
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Huntington
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
George W McClintic
Chesapeake & Ohio
Gravel Plan to Improve Athens Marietta Road
Division Engineer E W Davis and Charles H Bryson examine gravel sources near Little Hocking for a two mile clay stretch on the Athens Marietta road. Washington county plans gravel paving with government controlled gravel bank. highway staff widens and banks curves to handle expected heavy future traffic.
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E. W. Davis
Charles H. Bryson
Athens
Davis
State Highway Department
Athens-Albany
Highway Department
New York City Opens First Bureau of Child Hygiene
The first bureau of child hygiene in America began in New York City in 1908 under Dr. Josephine Baker, marking a national effort to improve child health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Child Hygiene
America
New York City
Josephine Baker
Famous British publisher ill in London changes at the Times
Lord Northcliffe, owner of several important British papers and a leading figure in publishing, is seriously ill in London. Dispatches report that his illness has prompted recent management and control changes at the London Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Northcliffe
London
London Times
Ford labeled pirate in Muscle Shoals bid reject by Senate panel
Senate agriculture committee opposed Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals offer calling it a $14.5 billion gift to taxpayers. The majority report, presented by Sen George Norris, condemns the bid as soulless corporate plunder and urges against government funding and long term lease terms. It warns acceptance would cede natural resources to monopolies and set a dangerous precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Wheaton
Washington
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ford
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Michigan
Auto Tire and Gas P and Ohlinger and Wolf Ad Page Three
Ad readers are directed to Auto Tire and Gas P and Ohlinger and Wolf on page three for details. Provisions include contact and location cues, with emphasis on machinery and services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Tire & Gasp
Ohlinger & Wolf
Public Suffer For Coming And Going In Strikes
Government estimates show coal and rail strikes have caused a 533 million dollar loss to workers and industry. Daily wage loss reaches 7.5 million. total wage loss about 192 million. Between 1.26 and 1.5 million workers on strike including 690k miners and 560k rail workers. Track workers threaten to join, public to bear higher freight and coal costs as the twin tie ups continue.
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Webster K. Nolan
N. S
Washington
Win
Walsh Links Strikes to Union Suppression and Wage Deflates
Senator David Walsh says the coal and railroad disturbances stem from employers who seek to destroy unionism and press wage deflation with government help. He argues labor must see living costs reduced alongside wage cuts or industrial warfare will persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart J. Campbell
Washington
David Walsh
Massachusetts
Walsh
Senate Labor Committee
Free Booklet in Bread Making Issued by Government
A government publication offers a 94 recipe booklet on making various breads including white, raisin, nut, potato, rice, and corn bread. Readers can obtain a free copy by mailing the coupon with two cents for postage to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, The Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington, D. C.
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Department of Agriculture
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. G
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