National Bonus Measure Reported to Congress Favoring Passage
Rail unions and coal miners face a looming strike conflict as Congress eyes a bonus measure. Senator Atlee Pomerene of Canton is reportedly asked to mediate, with Canton cited as favorable to federal intervention to avert widespread idleness and halt prolonged disruption. Local industry figures push for government mediation to end the 14 month eastern Ohio miners strike and restore settlement.
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Congress
Treasury
Bridgeport
Washington
United States
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Pomerene
Pomerone
Ohio
Union and Operators’ Association
McCumber Seeks War Bonus Bill amid Debates
Senator McCumber introduced a long awaited bonus measure in the Senate, arguing foreign debt payments can fund veterans bonuses. He outlined cost estimates, beneficiary limits, and the plan to use interest from Britain and other debts to cover the bill while cautioning a possible tariff fight to rush it through.
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Il. N.S
Washington
Treasury
Harding
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
McCumber
House
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
World War Debt Commission
House of Commons
United States
Great Britain
McCumbe
England
Rail unions in Midwest eye vote on strike bluff
Railway unions in six midwestern states plan a strike vote after wage cuts by the railroad labor board, but leaders say the strike call may be bluff. Presidents from Illinois Central Burlington Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Northwestern Rock Island and Chicago Great Western signed the statement. A spokesman in Chicago says the vote began Tuesday and will likely show strong support for a strike.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Cincinnati
Middle Western Railroad
CC. H. Markham
Illinois Central
Hale Holden
Burlington
H. K. Byram
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
W. K. Finley
The
Northwestern
J. Ke. Gorman
Rock Island
S. M. Felton
Chicago & Great Western
American Federation of Labor
I. M. Jewell
British Troops Open Fire on Republicans in Ulster Sector
June 8 Dublin report says British forces attacked republicans in Belleck Ulster southwestern sector. A Belfast paper store and laundry were wrecked by bombs. Dorset and East Lancashire troops arrived from Liverpool along the Foyle. Rebels mass near Rappahoe armed with new rifles. Royalists conscripted in Donegal for fire screens. Troops encircle Lough Erne as armed motor boats patrol.
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Dublin
Belleck
Ulster
Belfast
Londonderry
Liverpool
Foyle
Rappahoe
Donegal
Lough Erne
Lough
Will Post Orders at Ohio Mines
A restraining order issued by Federal Judge John E. Sater against striking eastern Ohio miners is to be posted in stripping mine districts of Harrison and Jefferson counties this week. Coal companies sought the order to curb union efforts to persuade employees to quit work, and will distribute copies for posting.
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Steubenville
John E. Sater
Columbus
Ohio
Harrison and
Jefferson Counties
New Freight Tariffs Set To Take Effect July First
Washington June 8 The Interstate Commerce Commission grants railways and electric lines permission to file new freight tariffs based on recent reductions. A three day notice is required. The new rates take effect July 1.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bason
Roumanian King Arranges Princess Marie’s June Wedding
King Ferdinand of Roumania grants consent for Princess Marie to wed King Alexander of Serbia. The royal marriage is scheduled for June.
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Ferdinand
Roumania
Marie
Alexander
Serbia
King Ferdinand of
VALUED DE GRET OF WARFARE Or TEUTANS REPEL
Washington reports that German high command records from World War I are being studied in Berlin by War Department officials. American officers will gain knowledge of training and tactics used by the Kaiser’s army, with Lube dan dorf and other generals to influence future texts at U S war colleges. The analysis notes innovations in defense in depth and adaptable tactics arising from emergencies.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
Berlin
Ludendorf
Neufchatel
Records Fall as 1036 Attendees Fill Bellaire Sunday School
All Sunday school attendance records were broken at the Christian church in Bellaire Ohio as 1,036 persons attended. Dad and Son services were held alongside the regular program.
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Bellaire, O
Christian Church
Secrecy Veils U S Probe Of War Grafters
Peyton Gordon United States attorney and Justice Department experts investigate war fraud cases. The probe proceeds with secrecy and limited disclosures as officials examine potential graft tied to wartime contracts.
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U. S
Peyton Gordon
U. S. Attorney
Department of Justice
Union Leaders Dey Falata Chiefs Charge
Union leaders respond to charges by six railroad executives claiming workers caused strike talk. Bert M. Jewell says wage scales are not exceptional and finance claims are unfounded. Leaders plan a formal reply after board review and convene to discuss a new defense line.
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Cincinnati
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
Mr. Jewell
Brotherhood
John Donlin
Building Trades Department
The
Federation
Carpenters’ Union
Donlin
Metal Trades Department
James O'Connell
Metal Trades Unions
O'Connell
Auto Tire and Gas Company Ad on Page 2
Car owners are urged to consult the Auto Tire and Gas Company advertisement located on page 2 for tire and maintenance offers and related services.
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Auto Tire & Gas Companys
Irish Free State Constitution Proposed Similar to Cuba Pattern
London June 8 Arthur Griffith president of the Dail Eireann Hugh Kennedy legal adviser of the Irish provisional government and Kevin O'Higgins member of the Dail cabinet urged the British signatories of the Anglo Irish peace treaty to grant a constitution for Ireland akin to Cuba's relation to the United States.
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David M. Church
London
Arthur Griffith
Dail
Eltreann
Hugh Kennedy
Irish Provisional Government
Dublin
Kevin O'Higgins
Irish Free State
Cuba
Ireland
Great Britain
United States
Athens County Farmers and Business Men Plan Joint Picnic
Athens and its county prepare a large joint picnic at the county fair grounds on July 20. The event features a noon bean dinner, a farmers parade with varied conveyances, games, track events, races, dancing, and amateur contests open to all. Organizers include Raymond Arthur Walsh H T Mulligan Heber Henry and W P Porter Russell Finsterwald J J Schmidt and W E Hampton.
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Athens
Athens County
Athens County Fair Grounds
Meigs County
Ohio
Ford
Raymond
Arthur Walsh
H. T. Mulligan
Heber Henry
W. P. Porter
Russell Finsterwald
Alderman elected Chamber of Commerce president in Athens
Fred L. Alderman former vice president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce was elected president to succeed T. W. Craig at the annual officer election. Judge S. M. Johnson was named vice president with other directors named for various affairs. An amendment changed the annual meeting date to October. Sergeant Samuel Woodfill spoke on civilian training camps at Camp Knox and urged applications for August admissions.
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Fred L. Alderman
Athens Chamber of Commerce
T. W. Craig
S. M. Johnson
B. M. Covert
F. W. Cone
A. B. Roe
J. J. Schmidt
F. S. Coultrap
Samuel Woodfill
Fort Thomas
Heat Crops Five Fatalities as City Endures Heat
Chicago officials report five deaths and one prostration today as temperatures rose to 86 degrees by early afternoon. The heat wave marks the season's first heat casualties with continuing high temperatures forecast.
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Chicago
Oblinger and Wolf Ad Promotes Merchandise on Page Two
Readers are invited to check Oblinger and Wolf advertising on page two for better merchandise. The notice highlights improved offerings and suggests consulting the ad for details.
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Oblinger & Wolf Ad
Fourth Lad Loses Life in Paint Creek
Chillicothe June 8 Wilgus Butler 11 son of Delano and Mrs Butler Bourneville Ross county disappeared while swimming with companions in Paint Creek near his home His body was found after an hour and a half in ten feet of water He was the fourth creek fatality of the season in Paint Creek Dec oration Day had seen three drowning deaths.
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Chillicothe
Paint Creek
Wilgus Butler
Delano Butler
Bourneville
Ross County
Thousands of Jews Reported Killed in Ukrania Unrest
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Helsingfors says thousands of Jews killed and wounded in recent disorders in Ukrania. No prior reports indicated massacres on this scale, though anti soviet outbreaks had occurred in the region.
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London
Ukrania
Helsingfors
Ukranna
Ohio Fair Association targets fall hearings on censorship
The Ohio Fair association will push a law through the next legislature to require the state board of agriculture to censor entertainment and license concessionaires at county fairs. At its closing session in Columbus the group approved promoting newsprint ads supporting the measure. Officials set a late August or later start for the fair season with expected attendance topping 2,700,000 visitors.
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Columbus
State Board of Agricuture
Ohio Fair Association
International News Service
Washington
Wthelems
United
Ohio
S. M. Y. Cooper
Cincin
Igday
Pati
Association
Harding nominates Cooper to farm loan board vacancy
President Harding selects Gov. Robert A. Cooper of South Carolina a Democrat to fill the farm loan board seat left by A. F. Lever of North Carolina whose resignation created the vacancy.
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Harding
Robert A. Cooper
South Carolina
Farm Loan Board
A. F. Lever
North Carolina
Cooper
Politician Blamed Over Engelwood Raid Indictments
Edward Clark Young, imperial eagle of the Ku Klux Klan, issued a statement in Atlanta declaring the Engelwood raid and the indictments of California Klan officials stemmed from the ambitions of Los Angeles District Attorney Woolwine. He said the incident did not disturb the Klan.
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Atlanta
Engelwood
California
Woolwine
Los Angeles
Edward Clark Young
Imperial Eagle
Klan
Tax Relief Plan Aims to Cut Government Costs in Three Years
McCumber states the bill targets heavy savings over three years by reducing governmental expenditures and servicing foreign obligations. He notes payments can be made without new taxes during the period and hopes the relief will negate further taxation after the term.
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McCumber
Free Constitution booklet offered by American Peace Society
Readers can obtain a free booklet containing the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and the Constitution with expert notes. Limited supply, request by filling the coupon and sending two cents for return postage to Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington DC.
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United States
American Peace Society
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