West Virginia coal operators back $3.50 price aim in crisis
West Virginia coal men express confidence in Secretary Hoover's $3.50 per ton maximum price for spot mine shipments during the strike period. They say the price supports production with a fair profit and will be recognized across Logan Kanawha Boone Mingo McDowell counties and eastern Kentucky. Local unions will form committees to negotiate wage and conditions with operators, signaling a path toward settlement in southern fields.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Commerce Hoover
William Brown
Logan County Operators Association
Hoover
Logan
Kanawha
Boone
Mingo
McDowell
Kentucky
Southernst Virginia
Clifford Roehrig
North Eastern Kentucky Coal Association
Pittsburg
North
Middle West
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Boone County
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
British troops pressed into action in Ireland violence rises
Washington reports wage cuts will hit over a million railway workers five cent per hour reductions begin July 1 affecting shop crafts and other staff except big four unions. London notes war office may control Ulster front facing Republican forces as clashes flare along Ulster Louth frontier with police and troops reinforcing and a Belfast fire intensifies as Susan McCormick dies after arson attack.
Logan Editorial Attacks Defamers of Logan Coal War
The Logan Telegraph calls for unity against defamers in a harsh editorial attacking the New York World and accusations of treason tied to the Logan and Mingo coal conflict. The piece, labeled Decoration Day Fights, laments continued character assassination and cites trials at Charles Town with watchful union rhetoric.
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Logan
W. Va
West Virginia
New York World
Logan Coal Operators
Logan County
Charles Town
Mingo
American Legion Honored by Nelsonville Chamber Event
The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce hosted an audience of over 100 at the Christian church social rooms to honor American Legion members from multiple posts. Attendees included representatives from Logan post and county civic groups as well as lawyers Gilbert Bettman and J. P. Wood for aiding the Legion in securing funds. Bettman missed his train but was thanked for his service as the program proceeded with a church dinner and toasts by Chamber President C. K E. Welch.
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C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville O
Nelsonville Champer of Commerce
Christian Church
American Legion
Logan Post
Gilbert Bettman
Cincinnti
J. P. Wood
Athens
Legion
Athens County War Chest
Bettman
C. K E. Welch
Chamber of Commerce
Gary says U S Steel cannot monopolize U S iron trade
Judge Gary told the Lockwood committee that even ruthless competition could not grant the United States Steel Corporation a total monopoly of US iron and steel. He testified U S Steel earned more in 1921 than 1920, claimed a surplus near 60 billion, and cited a $3 per ton price advantage for steel products over independents due to transportation facilities. The inquiry considers a merger of several independent steel firms.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Gary
Lockwood Legislative Investigating Committee
Untermyer
Steel Corporation
Lockwood committee widens probe into steel merger plan
New York June 2 The Lockwood legislative investigating committee broadened its inquiry to include the proposed merger of Midvale Steel and Ordinance, Republic Iron and Steel, Inland Steel, Brier Hill Steel, and Steel and Tube of America. Thomas Chadbourne, the New York lawyer credited with arranging the deal, was ordered to bring all documents to the committee room this afternoon.
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New York
Lockwood Legislative Investigating Committee
Midvale Steel and Ordinance Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Inland Steel Company
Brier Hill Steel Company
Steel and Tube Company of America
Thomas Chadbourne
Hoover aided price stability could extend coal strike
In Washington on June 2 experts say Secretary of Commerce Hoover's talks with operators may prolong the coal strike. With about 80 percent of operators agreeing to the new price scale for spot run of mine coal from 2.20 to 3.50, fears of consumer panic and stock depletion lessen while Hoover cautions the public to seek department help if treated unfairly.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Couai
Commerce Department
Mystery Follows Capture of Very Moundsville Gun Battle
An unsolved mystery follows a morning gun battle between two suspects and police in Moundsville West Virginia. One man captured sits silent in his cell refusing to reveal identity. The other man, shot, is believed to have fallen into the Ohio River or escaped by swimming. The river was dragged with no results.
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Moundsville
W. VA
Ohio River
Woman Seeks Death for Relief in Poisoning Attempt
In Chicago on June 2 police investigate the identity of a young woman who attempted suicide by swallowing poison after writing a note calling herself Miss Nobody from Nowhere. The note says she sought death to escape pain and hunger.
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Chicago
First British Navigation Act Passed in 138L
A note records that the initial British Navigation Act was enacted in the year 138L. The source presents this as a historical milestone in maritime regulation and trade policy.
Missing Willis Harper Sought By Veterans Bureau In Athens
Attorney M. D. Hughes for the United States Veterans Bureau seeks Willis Harper last known address in Athens. He is wanted to resolve an insurance matter connected to the death of his brother Albert Harper who served in Co. D 138th Infantry and died in the world war. Anyone with information should contact Mr. Hughes at once.
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Willis Harper
Athens
M. D. Hughes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Albert Harper
Co. D
Mr. Hughes
Poincare Backs German Reparations Reply, France Accepts Moratorium
Paris June 2 Premier Poincare addressed a letter to M Pubois French representative on the inter allied reparations commission saying parts of the German note were vague but France would accept the commission decision. The reparations commission formally approved the German reply and granted Germany a conditional moratorium next year.
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Paris
Poincare
M. Pubois
Inter-Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
France
Rescue of Wiltshire Seamen Near Great Barrier Reef
Eighty seamen aboard the stranded British steamship Wiltshire near the Great Barrier Reef were rescued yesterday after facing peril. The ship ran aground in rough conditions and stood doomed to disaster until rescue efforts succeeded today.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Wiltshire
Great Barrier Reef
Candidacy Declarations Filed for State Offices
June 2 Columbus reports former assistant U S District Attorney Forest F Smith Democrat seeks attorney general and former Mayor Harry S Day Fremont Republican seeks state treasurer after filing with Secretary of State Smith.
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Columbus
Smith
United States District
Forest F Smith
Harrys. Day
Fremont
Congress backs off Muscle Shoals decision in current session
Washington June 2 Congress will not reach a disposal decision on the Muscle Shoals nitrate project this session. House leaders say Henry Ford’s challenge to an immediate decision on his revised offer will not sway a favorable outcome. The Senate awaits the army appropriation bill to vote 7.5 million dollars to resume work by government engineers, with no impact on Soviet era plans.
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Washington
Congress
Muscle Shoals
Henry Ford
House
Senate
Best of Claims Being Checked
Columbus reports that after mailing out adjusted compensation checks to about 140000 of 212100 applicants, Robert R. Roberts head of the soldier bonus department and staff recheck the remaining 65000 to 70000 applications to confirm validity.
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Columbus
Robert R. Roberts
Mexicos Financial Reconstruction Begun in New York
Adalfo De La Huerta Mexican minister of finance met with a committee of American and English bankers in New York to negotiate the first definite step toward a proposed financial reconstruction. The talks set the stage for an international loan to the Mexican government.
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New York
Mexico
Adalfo de la Huerta
Steel Stock Rises On U S Steel Earnings Spike
New York June 2 The rise in U S Steel earnings and Judge Gary's testimony to the Lockwood housing committee claiming a $3 a ton advantage over independents spurred active buying of United States Steel common, lifting the stock three points to a fresh high in recent years at 103.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Gary
Lockwood Housing Committee
Steel Corporation
United States Steel Common
Stock Exchange
Louisiana Senate Advances Butler Anti Racing Bill
May end betting in Baton Rouge as Louisiana Senate passes the Butler anti racing bill by a 22 to 18 vote, a narrow margin above the required majority. The move marks the first step toward outlawing horse wagering in the state.
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Baton Rouge
Senate of Louisiana
Japanese advance in Siberia reported by Moscow dispatch
Moscow reports that Japanese forces extend occupation in Siberia with advances along the Manchurian railway and new positions in the Siberian maritime provinces. Soviet officials say troops patrol Kharbin and hold key areas as of June 2.
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Copenhagen
Siberia
Moscow
Kharbin
Siberian
Coal Prices Climb in Chicago After Hoover Move
Chicago observers predict coal prices will rise to 9 dollars per ton for consumers following Secretary Hoover approving a 3.50 dollar maximum for spot coal at West Virginia mines. Prices had already advanced 25 to 50 cents per ton yesterday.
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Chicago
Hoover
West Virginia
Bonus legislation faces uphill battle in Senate
Washington June 2 A warning that the prospective bonus legislation will meet many difficulties before final passage was voiced by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts a Democrat on the senate finance committee. He said opposition is powerful but enough votes exist to overcome it once a vote is taken. An increasing number of Republican and Democratic senators favor a straight cash soldiers bonus as a substitute for the McCumber insurance certificate plan. Senator Bursum of New Mexico is pressing a cash bonus bill with assurances of support from at least fifteen Republicans and more Democrats. Senator Simmons of North Carolina, ranking Democrat on the committee, favors a cash or case bonus plan and views the McCumber bill as camouflage.
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Washington
Walsh
Massehnotts
Senate Finance Committee
McCumber
Bursum
New Mexico
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Treasury reports 1922 receipts fall from prior year
Treasury figures show ordinary receipts for 11 months ended in 1922 at 3.626 billion dollars, down from 4.869 billion a year earlier. The drop stems mainly from income tax declines from 2.629 billion to 1.776 billion. Expenditures declined to 3.043 billion from 4.627 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Hoover to Inform Senate on Coal Strike Action
Washington June 2. Secretary Hoover will be directed to inform the senate what action, if any, has been taken by the government to end the coal strike by a resolution offered in the senate today by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Rockefeller Heir Blocks Marriage of Swiss Rider
Chicago June 2 The effort by Edith Rockefeller McCormick to halt the marriage of Mathilde to Max Oser was disclosed as being backed by John D Rockefeller. Former Judge Charles Cutting, McCormick's counsel, intimated the involvement of America's wealthiest man.
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John D
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
America
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Mathilde
Max Oser
Charles Cutting
Body found on tracks in Westport linked to tax official
The mutilated remains of Captain Jas. P. Courtney, connected to the estate tax division of the Internal Revenue Department under John 8. Keiman of New Haven, were scattered along the New Haven Railroad tracks in Westport today and later moved to a morgue.
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Westport
Conn
Jas. P. Courtney
Internal Revenue Department
John 8. Keiman
New Haven
Slash in Fares to Be Followed by Great Strike
Chicago reports that a U S district court order cutting surface line fares from eight to seven cents effective June 15 prompts warnings of wage cuts. Leonard A Busby, head of surface lines, says fare cuts must be matched by wage reductions. Union leaders warn a wage cut could trigger a city street car strike, with riders to save about 7 million dollars yearly.
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Chicago
United States District Court
Leonard A. Busby
Rudolph Valentino Bigamy Trial Nears State’s Close
In Los Angeles on June 2 the state nears completion of its case in Rudolph Valentino’s bigamy trial. Deputy DA Costello says witnesses and the strong testimony of D Floretta Mansfield White, reportedly chaperone to the Palm Springs wedding party, are pivotal as the defense prepares to begin Monday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rudolph Valentine
Winfred Hudnut
Mexicali
Mexico
Jean Acker
J. P. Costello
Thomas Lée Woolwine
Valentino
Costello
D. Floretta
Mansfield White
San Terfardino Mountains
New Offer To End Anthracite Strike This Afternoon
New York June 2 announcement says Anthracite operators will present a new set of counter proposals to striking miners this afternoon in an effort to end the coal strike.
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New York
China President Hsu Shih Chang Reported Resigned
London dispatch says President Hsu Shih Chang of China has resigned. The move follows General Wu Pei Fu defeating the Manchurian forces commanded by General Chang Tso Lin, ending a long power struggle.
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London
Hsu Shih Chang
China
Peking
Wu Pei Fu
Chang T'so-Lin
Cash Breaking Its Sales Record at NCR Plant
Dayton report says National Cash Register plant in May 1926 may set a monthly sales record, with last May totaling 2 600 000 dollars, second only to 1920. Strong demand and ongoing production push expected growth through the month.
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Dayton
National Cash Register
Balloons In National Race Await Landing News
Milwaukee observers report seven of thirteen balloons that began from the city in the national balloon race have landed. Officials awaited word on the remaining six balloons as of June 2.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Loan prospects dim for German international loan talks
Paris June 2. International bankers haggle over a 1 billion dollar German consortium but snags appear. The main issue is American demand for war debt payments and Britain's refusal to cancel debts. Bankers near the conference say hope remains for an accord despite setbacks.
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I. N
Paris
Germany
Inter-Allied
France
M. Sauerwein
Students Work to Reach Quota at Ohio University
Ohio University students alumni and committees push to finish the alumni memorial auditorium drive. The May 31 pledge total stood at 127260 and 58 percent of the campus quota has been subscribed with a flying squadron visiting und solicited students aiming for 100 percent by week's end.
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Ohio University
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Maude Skidmore
Frances Leonard
Fred Sands
Wescott Roach
Harold Addicott
Eileen Wagner
Homer Goddard
Mary Mel Cowan
Dean Davidson
Amos Kincaid
Atoquin
Alpha XI Delta
Delta Tau Delta
Sigma Pi
Phi Delta Theta
Aary Burks to Death in Home Fire Near Dayton
In Dayton Ohio Harold Smith four months old died in a blaze that gutted John Smith and wife residence. Three other children were injured when thrown from second story windows as a coal oil stove exploded. Parents burned while trying to save the infant.
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Dayton
Harold Smith
John Smith
Flies Seen as Major Factor in Impure Milk Contamination
A commentator argues that the majority of milk impurity results from fly contamination. The remark highlights sanitation lapses and the need for better dairy hygiene practices to protect public health.
How to Cook the Garden Stuff
Government publication offers 105 vegetable recipes for economical serving. The Washington Information Bureau will mail a free booklet titled Preparation of Vegetables to readers who send the coupon with two cents for return postage.
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Washington Information Bureau
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