Labor Militant Program Adopted at AFL Convention
The American Federation of Labor adopts a militant program directing four million workers to push for open shop rejection, wage gains, six hour day if needed, worker representation in management, and anti profiteer measures. Council duties include organizing steel workers and white collar staff, supporting strikers, and backing pro labor political campaigns.
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Montreal
Quc
United States
American Federation of Labor
di Djourn
Samuel Gompers
Washington
Mexico
Gompers
Federation
Jacob Fischer
William H. Johnston
Machinists’ Union
Executive Council
New York
Atlantic
Gulf
Attack on Skibbereen Coast Guard Station
Dublin June 19 report Sin Feiners attacked the coast guard station at Skibbereen firing machine guns and rifles. Marines anticipated the assault and there were no casualties. A police sergeant and eight constables boarded a Cork railway train but the engineer refused to proceed until police disembarked. Several such incidents have occurred recently.
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Dublin
Skibbereen
Cork
Lejeune Named General Commandant of Marine Corps
Secretary Daniels announced Lejeune will become General Commandant of the Marine Corps to succeed Barnett. Lejeune commanded the second division of marines and infantry in the war and is to take over duties at the Washington Navy Yard.
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Washington
Daniels
the Navy
John A. Lejeune
Marine
Era Barnett
Two Convicts Escape Ohio Penitentiary Farm
Police sought John McKeown and Albert Mitchell after they escaped from the London Ohio penitentiary farm and burglarized the Brown Dye House. They were reported changing clothes in the dye house before fleeing, leaving prison garb behind.
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Columbus
Ohio
London
John McKeown
Cuyahoga County
Albert Mitchell
Lucas County
Durkin Elected President as New Orleans Chosen for 1921
In New Orleans on June 19 D F Durkin Jr was elected president of the Master Plumbers National Association and New Orleans was selected as the meeting place for the 1921 gathering.
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Pittsburgh
D. F. Durkin, Jr
New Orleans
Master Plumbers National Association
Palmer orders crackdown on excess coal profiteering
Attorney General Palmer directs all federal district attorneys to focus on bituminous coal profiteering. He says coal prices at mines rise to 7 to 11 dollars per ton with further increases expected, urging indictments if investigations show unreasonable profits. Production costs rose from 2.32 to 2.79 per ton since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Palmer
Federal Trade Commission
Department
U. S
No Trace of Bandit Gang Hits Chagrin Falls Bank
Police across six counties chase four armed robbers who robbed the First National Bank at Chagrin Falls. One man shot in the leg while trying to stop entry. another struck with a revolver as he failed to respond quickly. Loot totaled under 2500 dollars according to today’s examination.
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Cleveland
First National Bank
Chagrin Falls
A. R. Chase
English Champion Corcoran to Meet Jack Lawler
English welterweight champion Tommy Kirby Corcoran will fight Jack Lawler of Omaha in a 12 round bout in Lawrence Massachusetts late today. Corcoran and Lawler are scheduled for a high profile middleweight clash with both fighters expected to showcase their power and skill in front of a packed crowd.
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Jack Lawler
Lawrence
Mass
Tommy
Kirby" Corcoran
Omaha
Neb
Frizetti Edges Jawson Over 12 Rounds in Boston Bout
Jim Frizetti of Brockton wins a 12 round decision against Joe Jawson of Milwaukee in Boston. The bout concluded last night with Frizetti securing the victory on points.
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Boston
Mass
Jimmy Frizetti
Brockton
Joe Jawson
Milwaukee
Millionaire Held For Profiteering
New York June 19 Frederick A. Gimbel millionaire store owner was arrested on profiteering charges under the Lever Act. He and two associates were held on $1,000 bail amid allegations of price hikes by subordinates including a $5 suit sold for $20. Four counts were filed.
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New York
Federick A. Gimbel
Gimbel
United States
Samuel Hitchcock
Department of Justice
Suicide of Henry H. Parsons in New York
Henry Humphrey Parsons thirty a member of a prominent New York family was found dead in the bathroom of his aunt s home in New York. A deep cut under his eye suggested an attack before he returned and shot himself. Parsons had a distinguished war record and was connected with the law firm Root Clark Buckner and Howland. He graduated from Yale in 1913.
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New York
Henry Humphrey Parsons
Parsons
Root, Clark, Buckner and Howland
Yale
Mrs Pearl Mansfield In Serious Condition After Accident
Mrs Pearl Mansfield of Chauncey and formerly of Athens is critically ill at Copeland Howe Hospital from a broken blood vessel in the head. She was near work Thursday when the accident happened and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mansfield
Chauncey
Athens
Copeland-Howe Hospital
Big Bond Issue Asked by Road
The Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad seeks authorization from the utilities commission to issue 20 million dollars in five percent first mortgage bonds. Authorized in 1919 for 15-year six percent bonds, those were never issued, and the road asks to modify the former order to permit the new issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company
The
Utilities Commission
Italy to Send Representative to Boulogne Conference
Count Carlo Sforza, Italian foreign affairs secretary, travels to Boulogne for the allied leaders conference. Italy’s invite signals a shift in entente attitudes toward Rome. The conference may tackle the Near East and enforce the Turkish treaty amid nationalist tensions. Britain shows strong public support for revising the Turkish treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Cianferra
United Press
Rome
Carlo Sforza
Boulogne
Italy
Near East
Thrase
Smyrna
Greece
London
Navy Oil Seizure Case Set for Court Hearing
The navy's authority to seize oil for the Pacific fleet and set its own price will be tested in court Monday. A federal injunction granted to General Petroleum Company to restrain navy seizure will be argued in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Call
General Petroleum Company
Navy
Union men at Sugar Grove threaten strike over discharge
In Columbus on June 19, officers of the International Union and Steam Oper ating Engineers demanded the reinstatement of four union men discharged by the Ohio Fuel Supply Company at Sugar Grove. If demands are not met, a strike may follow.
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Columbus
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Sugar Grove
International Union and Steam Operating Engineers
Attendants Fly All Metal Plane to Omaha for Wedding
John M Larsen C F Larsen and C F Redden fly via the J L Six all metal airplane to Omaha Nebraska to attend a wedding. The groom is aviator Martell a friend of Larsen. At Dayton Colonel Gilmore of the US Air Service will join, at Chicago Eddie Rickenbacker will board. The cake aboard measures three feet in diameter and eighteen inches high. The wedding is set for June 23.
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New York
John M. Larsen
C. F. Larsen
C. F. Redden
Omaha
Neb
J. L
Martell
Larsen
Dayton
Colonel Gilmore
United States Air Service
Chicago
Eddie Rickenbacker
Duluth Placed Under Military Rule Amid Lynchings
State troops patrol Duluth with machine guns and bayonets as fears of a mob rise after a 15 Negroes held on charges of assaulting a white girl. A 5,000 mob wrecked the police station and lynched three Negroes. Adjutant General brings troops from Fort Snelling and Detroit Tank Corps on duty. Special grand jury investigates lynching and police conduct.
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Duluth
Minn
Lon Magie
W. F. Ahinow
Fort Snelling
Detroit Tank Corps
Harding to Stay in Washington for Campaign Planning
Senator Warren G. Harding announced he will remain in Washington until mid July for meetings with Republican leaders to map the fall campaign. He will then go to Marion Ohio for nomination acceptance ceremonies and discuss campaign leadership with Will Hays Albert Beveridge and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Will Hays
Chicago
Albert Beveridge
Inne
Theodore Roosevelt
Woman’s Agt Proves Fatal in Ohio Train Crossing
TIFFIN June 19 Mrs John Chapman 23 died after attempting to escape a buggy accident at a grade crossing she jumped into the path of a passenger train. Her husband and baby escaped unharmed as Chapman grabbed the child and sprang from the buggy’s other side.
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Tiffin
John Chapman
Chapman
Cole to Speak at Harding Celebration Tonight
Telegram received at noon states Ralph D. Cole, a Republican gubernatorial candidate and World War I veteran, will appear this evening at the Harding celebration. Cole has long been prominent in Ohio Republican politics and will be joined by several other prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D. Cole
Cole
Ohio
Movement to Abolish Two Thirds Nomination Rule
San Francisco June 19 A push to change the Democratic convention rule from a two thirds to a simple majority for nominating is outlined. National leaders Cummings Bryan backers and dissenters weigh the change ahead of the convention. Delegates arriving include New York figures as Wilson’s League of Nations stance shapes talk. Contests on Georgia delegation and Reed as Missouri at large delegate loom at June 25 committee hearing.
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Hugh Baillie
United Press
San Francisco
Calif
Homer S. Cummings
W. J. Bryan
Naonal Committee
Washington
New York
Wilson
League of Nations
National Committee
Georgia
Mitchell-Palmer
Smith
Tom Watson
Palmer
Smith and Watson
Watson
Smith-Watson
Reed
Missouri
Reeds
Missour
James M. Coz
McAdoo
W. J
Nopeet Bryan
Cox
Beengether
Aangho Ant Ng Co
New Jersey
California
Ohio
Glass
Adoo
Bainbridge
Colby
Je W. Davis
England
Winterview
White House
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Administration
Republic Congress
Congress
Word beer banned in cereal beverages ruling
Columbus date says the word beer is illegal when used with cereal beverages from malt or substitutes. National Prohibition Act restrictions apply to labeling and advertising, prohibiting terms like lager and bock and any prefixes or suffixes. The ruling comes from John Kramer to state prohibition director Shearer.
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Columbus
Shearer
John Kramer
Washington
Kramer
Bout Postponed by Rain in Philadelphia
Rain forced cancellation of all bouts at Shibe Park. The match between middleweight champion Johnny Wilson and Augie Ratner was postponed until further notice.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Wilson
Augie Ratner
Shibe Park
Railroad Labor Board to rule on wage increases
In Chicago on June 19 the United States Railroad Labor Board anticipates a decision within three weeks granting wage increases to railroad workers. Board members said daily sessions aim to make the raise permanent rather than a temporary advance sought by workers.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Sentence on appeal overturns Crane theft conviction
London report notes William Crane appealed a 12 month hard labor sentence for receiving stolen leather claiming no trial. The sentence was annulled due to a court error when Crane appeared with another man, the prosecutor having assumed a joint indictment.
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London
Eng
William Crane
Crane
16 year old girl attempts suicide after failed exams
New York June 19 Pearl Linger a 16 year old school girl attempted death by her own action after learning she had failed examinations and would not graduate with her class. She shot herself with a revolver she had secreted and was expected to recover officials said.
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New York
Pearl Linger
Identity of Murderer Withheld in Elwell Case
New York police plan an extended inquiry led by Assistant District Attorney Joyce into the Bowne Elwell murder. Several persons know the killer but concealment to protect a woman linked to the crime. District Attorney Swann noted the mystery remains unsolved and that the identity of the woman in pink will not be released.
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New York
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Joyce
Swann
Elwell
Nelsonville Greys to face Millfield at 3 p.m.
At Millfield the Nelsonville Greys meet the Millfield team at 3 o clock. Admission is 36 cents.
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Millfield
Nelsonville Greys
Harding Campaign Prepares Formal Nomination Notifi cation
Washington June 19 The presidential race for Warren G Harding gains momentum as the Republican nominee meets party leaders to organize his speech and the formal notifi cation. Will Hays and the GOP committee assist, with talks on League of Nations Mexican policy trade tariff and labor among topics.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Will Hays
National Republican
National Republican Committee
League of Nations
Lodge
Brandagee
Fall
New Mexico
McNary
Smoot
Utah
Athenean Restaurant and College Inn Reopen After Death Closure
The Athenean Restaurant and College Inn resume operations after a temporary closure following the death of Charles Tatalos. Both establishments are now open and serving customers.
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Athenean Restaurant
College Inn
Charles Tatalos
SelectoFair price boards named for Guernsey Harrison counties
Fair price commissioner John Pfeiffer named the boards for Guernsey and Harrison counties. Guernsey members include Samuel Schlup chairing Cambridge with representatives from housewives, retailers, farmers, and labor. Harrison members feature John B. Wagner and A. C. Barnes chairing Cadiz with housewives, retailers, labor, and farmers represented.
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Columbus
Guernsey
Harrison Counties
Ohio
John Pfeiffer
Samuel Schlup Cambridge
G. W. Hixon
Cambridge
Fred L. Turner
Clark Morrison
George Dunlap
Pleasant City
Harrison County
John B. Wagner
Cadiz
A. C. Barnes
Mary B. Hanna
Johnston Wins London Lawn Tennis Championship Singles
William M. Johnston of California defeated W. T. Tilden II to win the London lawn tennis championship singles. Johnston dropped the first set 4-6 then captured sets 6-2 and 6-3 amid a tight match.
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London
William M. Johnston
California
W. T. Tilden II
Johnston
Scoff at McAdoo Press Statement
Democratic leaders in Columbus scoff at William McAdoo's press statement that he will not seek the San Francisco nomination. They still view him as a rival candidate and believe he is trying to force the nomination upon himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William McAdoo
San Francisco
McAdoo
Mardis Home Damaged By Small Blaze
Fire started in basement of Prof. 8. K. Mardis at 196 East State Street around ten o clock Friday night. Defective wiring caused smoke and flames in the cellar and holes burned through the first floor. Damage, covered by insurance, estimated at about $300.
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8. K. Mardis
East State Street
Mardis
Seek Settlement of Fiume Muddle
Rome June 18 Adolfo Ambris d Annunzio s chief advisor left for Fiume after a long conference with Premier Giolitti over the Adriatic issue D Annunzio seeks a just solution He refuses substitution of Italian troops for his legionnaires and says Fiume should be annexed to Italy or declared independent
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Rome
Alceste de Ambris
d’Annunzio
Fiume
Giolitti
Adriatic
Italy
Auditor Donahey backs home rule taxation in Ohio
State Auditor Donahey urged home rule taxation for Ohio cities and limited taxation in a speech to taxation committees of the Ohio Chambers of Commerce in Columbus. He warned the state’s average tax rate could rise to three percent under the current Smith law and called for elected legislators who will push a solvable plan. A ways and means committee will be formed to craft financial relief.
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Columbus
Donahey
Ohio
Unwritten Law Wins Not Guilty Verdict in Chicago
John A. Chance of Atlanta and his brother in law Harry Rochette were acquitted of murder charges. The pair, soldiers based at Fort Sheridan, argued Cavanaugh provoked the killings with unwanted attentions to Rochette's sister.
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Chicago
John A. Chance
Atlanta
Chance
Harry Rochette
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Rochette
James Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Rochotte
Dayton rally vows strong sendoff for Cox at Frisco
Democrats of Dayton and vicinity gathered in the afternoon to honor Governor James M. Cox, the Democratic candidate for the presidential nomination, as the Dayton delegation prepared to depart for the Frisco convention.
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Dayton
James M. Cox
Ex Kaiser Seriously Ill in Doorn Report
A Hague dispatch quoted a trustworthy source saying former Kaiser Wilhelm II is seriously ill at Doorn. The Neuve Bas dische Landes Zeitung noted the claim but no confirmation was obtainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hague
Neuve Badische Landes Zeitung
Doorn
McAdoo Nomination Prospects Cloud San Francisco Convention
Democratic leaders in San Francisco and Washington scramble to learn if W G McAdoo will be placed in nomination despite his refusal to permit his name. Indications suggest many votes on early ballots regardless of formal nomination and murky talks about party planks, including prohibition and labor topics.
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San Francisco
W. G. McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
McAdoo Nomi
Burris Jenkins
McAdoo
Washington
William G. McAdoo
Wilson
New York World
Virginia
Crate
Wounded in Londonderry clashes as unionists control streets
Reports from London say fighting between nationalists and unionists in Londonderry continued through the night. Several people were wounded as unionists held the town’s streets for hours, while nationalist police did not interfere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Londonderry
Dance at Albany Opera House Tuesday Evening
A dance event is scheduled at the Albany Opera House on Tuesday evening June 22. Local performance details are limited but the venue and date are confirmed. The notice highlights an upcoming social gathering at the historic theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Opera House
Chautauqua Meeting Sought by 1920 Guarantors
Full attendance of all Chautauqua guarantors for 1920 is urged at the mayor's office Sunday at two o'clock. The bureau representative will be present with dates and program. Bert M. Thompson is president.
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Bureau
Bert M. Thompson
Presid
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