Outlaw Rail Strike Expands Across Several Cities
Strike leaders report 3000 railroad workers in Philadelphia joined the outlaw walkout. Reports say Governor Sproul will seek arbitration in Harrisburg, with rail officials seeking federal wage board action. Louisiana to New Haven and Baltimore see varying compliance, while Southern Pacific crews in Houston flare as others plan a Britain to India aviation leg.
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Sproul
Represer
Department of Labor and Industry
Harrisburg
Railroad Brotherhood
Wilson
Federal Labor Board
Syracuse
N. Y
DeWitt
New York Central
Belle Isle
Lackawanna
Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Lead Uncovered in Elwell Murder Inquiry
New York reporters say Miss Elly Hope Anderson of Minneapolis may hold a connection to the Elwell case. District Attorney Edward Swann plans to question her to learn if she knows someone close to Elwell, as detectives search her apartment for snaps and unread letters.
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New York
Elly Hope Anderson
Minneapolis
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Edward Swann
Miss Anderson
Elwell
Swann
Victor von Schlegell
Viale Krauss
Miss Krauss
Ritz-Carlton
von Schlegell
Allies May Occupy More German Territory
Boulogne correspondent for La Presse reports the allies plan to occupy additional German territory if the German government does not faithfully follow the orders of the supreme council. The dispatch notes Paris dated June 22 and reflects frontier military expectations.
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Paris
Boulogne
la Presse
McCombs to Oppose Wilson at San Francisco Convention
William F. McCombs former Democratic national committee chair and Wilson campaign manager heads to the San Francisco convention to dispute the president's League of Nations plank. He denounces smoke screen diplomacy and declares America must return to true democracy rejecting autocracy.
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Chicago
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
San Francisco
Europe
McCombs
League of Nations
Unfair Distribution of Coal Cars Hits Mines Idle
In Nelsonville June 22 the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling granting railroads car preference to mines under contract prompts unrest. Operators and miners report idle mines and unemployment as railroads secure cars at high prices, with districts facing a severe coal famine and rising costs.
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C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stick to McAdoo Chosen as Texas Slogan for Convention
Texas Democratic delegates adopt "Stick to McAdoo" as they depart for San Francisco. Governor W P Hobby and other delegates insist on no second choice. Postmaster General Burleson attends as a delegate with half a vote.
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Tex
McAdoo
Texas
San Francisco
W.P. Hobby
Ostmaster
Burleson
Three Sinn Feiners Die in Londonderry Sniping
Three Sinn Feiners were shot in Londonderry with one gravely wounded as sniping resumed. Troops patrolled the streets but could not stop the gunmen. Two thousand troops from Currash had not yet arrived.
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Londonderry
Japan Protestes California Alien Land Law Measures
Washington notes formal and informal protests from Japan over California proposed laws banning Japanese ownership or leasing of land. Ambassador Shidehara has urged State Department awareness, with fears of diplomatic complications if enacted. Provisions would stop Japanese ownership, leasing of farm land, minors, citizen guardianships, and disallow Japanese corporate land interests.
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Washington
Japan
State Department
California
Kijuro Shidehara
Bergdoll Letter Ridicules Pursuit by Authorities
A letter signed Grover Cleveland Bergdoll says pursuers will not catch him. Postmarked Cincinnati, it claims Bergdoll, a five year court martial fugitive, remains at large while Harold W. Roth of the American Legion Weekly investigates handwriting. A $500 reward had been offered for his capture.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Harold W. Roth
American Legion Weekly Today
Cincinnati
Ohio
Roth
Eastern Department
Governor's Island
Bergdon
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
American Legion Weekly
Burdette Files for Pemblican County Commissioner Nomination
Ed Burdette of Leetorn chip has filed with the board of elections as a candidate for the Pemblican nomination for county commissioner. He previously served three years as street commissioner of Nelsonville and has wide experience in construction work.
Retail Prices On Many Food Articles Set New High Record
Prices for 22 items in the retail food index rose in May 1920, led by sugar flour and potatoes. The May 15 increase was 3 percent from April 15 and 7 percent from January 15, with food costs expected to stay high as food forms over one third of the average family budget.
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Bureau of Labor
U. S. Department of Labor
Harding campaign to expand nationwide ward by ward
The Harding campaign plans a countrywide house to house drive with about 1500 clubs already organized. Notable figures including John Hays Hammond and Oscar Strauss describe Harding as a conservative progressive. Ceremonies for nomination notifications are set for July 22 for Harding and July 27 for Coolidge with separate arrangements committees announced.
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Harding
John Hays Hammond
League of Republican Clubs
James M. Beck
New York
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Oscar Strauss
Strauss
Connec
Five Die in Balmoral Apartment Fire in Vancouver
A Balmoral apartment building in Vancouver BC burned Monday killing five residents. Twenty five families were in bed as flames raced along the second floor corridor. Doors and locks trapped occupants. a janitor fled shouting for help and is missing with a body found. Three victims remain unidentified.
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Vancouver
B. C
Balmoral
Perry Oil and Gas to Drill in Athens County Lands
The Perry Oil and Gas Company, based in Maryland and many from Havre de Grace, has leased Athens county lands to test the territory. It holds valuable interests in the Union Furnace fields north of Athens and plans development soon. Leases include Judge Wood and W. D. Reeves farms in Alexander township with drilling expected within months.
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Perry Oil and Gas Company
Maryland
Havre de Grace
Athens County
Athens
Union Furnace
Perry Company
Judge Wood
W. D. Reeves
Alexander Township
Weeds Menace Crops As Rain Keeps Farmers Out
Farmers and gardeners warn weeds will suffocate corn and produce if rains continue. The past week brought steady wet weather preventing field work and hoeing in many county areas. The weather forecast offers only cloudy skies and no relief in sight for now.
Mex Ambassador En Route to States
Washington June 22 The state department says Fernando Iglesias Caldron departs today for the United States as high commissioner of Mexico with ambassador rank Officials expect the mission to pave the way for US recognition but no official acknowledgement is given.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Fernando Iglesias Caldron
Mexico
Caldron
Candidates Ready to Open Drives for Democratic Nomination
San Francisco reports candidates' row shaping up for the Democratic National Convention. Palmer Hitchcock Glass and Owen expected in person to direct campaigns with Palmer leading events at Palace and St Francis hotels. Posters show “Mitchell Palmer fighting Quaker” and backers claim 500 votes on first ballot, Bryan to lead opposition. McAdoo’s plans remain undecided while Cummings and Hitchcock face mounting pressure.
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Palmer
Owen
Oklahoma
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Glass
Virginia
Mitchell Palmer
W. J. Bryan
Homer
Cummings
William G. McAdoo
Ice Cream Social and Parcel Post Sale at Jackville
Community event at Jackville school house Saturday evening June 26 features an ice cream social and parcel post sale. Proceeds support the Athens Grange.
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Jackville School House
Athens Grange
Martial law declared after Waterbury riot strike
Waterbury Connecticut riot leads to three guard companies patrolling streets after Liberto Riso dies from wounds. Two policemen seriously hurt as strikers numbering about 15 000 remain out for nearly three months. Soup kitchens set up to feed protesters.
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Conn
Etrikera
Liberto Riso
Sandland
Holcomp
Campaign Center in Chicago for Hard ing Campaign
Chairman Will Hays of the Republican national committee will direct Senator Warren G. Harding's presidential bid with Chicago named as central campaign headquarters after a conference with Harding.
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Washington
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Warren G. Harding
Chicago
Harding
Women Peacemakers Seek Dry Wet Accord at Democratic Convention
At the national convention, women leaders urge peacemaking between wet and dry factions. Mrs. Bass of Chicago argues no reason for a wet or dry plank, calling the issue settled. Conference on the platform aims to iron out divisions as women present views to party leaders.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
San Francisco
Democratic Party
Bass
Chicago
Man's National Committee
W. J. Cry
Edwards
Ee Jerney
Bryan
Dai
Hays to Head Harding Campaign Committee
Washington June 22 War ren G Harding's campaign committee to be named today at a White House conference with the national committee. Women are to receive at least five places with a woman vice chairman and an assistant secretary. Mary Garret Hay and Mrs Medill McCormick mentioned for vice chairmanship. The reorganization aims to give women larger party service, with Hays gaining campaign control after the Chicago convention.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Nebers
National Committee
Mary Garret Hay
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Hays
Harding
Daugherty
Soviet Forces Defeated in South Russia Action
The American high commissioner reports that Wrangel forces defeated Red reinforcements in South Russia near Crimea taking several prisoners and supplies. Large numbers of Reds reportedly joined Wrangel.
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Washington
Wrangel
Russia
State Department
Crimea
South
Slim Cabinet Meeting In Washington Attended By Few
Washington June 22 The regular weekly cabinet meeting had the smallest attendance in White House memories. Only Secretaries Payne Wilson Baker Houston and Alexander were present while the rest traveled to San Francisco for the convention.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Payne
Baker
Houston
Alexander
San Francisco
McAdoo Urges Jenkins to Reject Nomination Request
William G. McAdoo sent a telegram to Dr. Burris Jenkins of Kansas City urging him not to place McAdoo's name in nomination at the Democratic convention. The move followed Texas Democrat Thomas B. Love pressing Jenkins to nominate McAdoo, with the telegram content not publicly released.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
McAdoo
Thomas B. Love
Texas
Jenkins
Treasuryhouse
Mint buys 1.7 million ounces of silver for delivery
Washington officials announce the Mint has acquired 1.7 million ounces of silver for delivery in San Francisco under Pittman authorization. This adds to 1.5 million ounces recently purchased by the Treasury Department.
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Washington
Mint
Sancisco
Treasury
Pittman
No plague cases reported at Tampico Washington
American consul reports after surgeon investigation that bubonic plague has not appeared in Tampico. No confirmed cases found. health officials continue monitoring local conditions.
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Tamen
Washington
Tampico
State Department
University ushers named for Democratic convention
In San Francisco on June 22 thirty girl students and 100 men students from California and Stanford University were chosen as ushers. The women ushers will guide women delegates to seats.
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San Francisco
University Offornia
Stanford Univ
Seata
Allied Council to Settle Russian Question at Boulogne Meeting
The Allied Supreme Council meets in Boulogne to decide the Russian issue with Lloyd George urging resumption of trade with the Soviets while France holds to refusing Moscow. Officials hint agreements on German indemnity 120 billion marks and army size down to 100,000, and debates on Asia Minor under Turkey.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Boulogne
Allied Supreme Council
Sesson
Lloyd-George
Millerand
Moscow
Germany
Asia Minor
Venizelos
Turkey
Greece
Supreme Council
Great Britain
France
Italy
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