Striking Miners Kill Prisoners No Ticket Opposing Gompers
At the federation convention in Cincinnati the anti Gompers group claims a possible majority but no definite ticket forms. George Berry and John L Lewis resist using their names publicly while talks of a miners rail union alliance continue amid secrecy.
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Warren W. Wheaton
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Samuel Gompers
John L. Lewis
George Berry
International
Friends of
Lewis
Gompers
Denver
Miners’ Union
Chicago
B. M. Jewell
Railroad Ployer’ Department
Miners-Railroad
Max Hays
Cleveland
Typographical Union
Gunboats Move to Save Foreigners in Wu Pei Fu District
C Gunboats departed Nanchang to protect and evacuate foreigners from the district where mutinous soldiers of Wu Pei Fu reportedly looted burned Kiang Fu Chang Shu and three other cities and massacred up to 10000 natives. The entire district is said to have been saved as thousands flee.
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Nanchang
China
Wu Pei Fu
Kiang Fu Chang Shu
Regulated Summer Dorm Rules Set by Ohio University Dean
Ohio University officials move to create a better environment for women students in summer school. Dean of women Irma K Voigt issued rules covering curfew at nine pm weeknights and 1 30 am Saturdays, extended to 11 pm on Saturdays, a 730 to 815 quiet study period, and visitor limits. Refunds for sickness withdrawals incur a two week forfeiture. requests go to the dean.
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Ohio University
Irma K. Voigt
Aix
Jsueh
Germany Rejects Rhineland Neutralization Demand
German foreign secretary Dr Walter Rathenau told the reichstag Germany would never consent to neutralization or surrender of Rhineland territory, calling such proposals a violation of the Versailles Treaty and condemning the League of Nations and the Saar mandate as French control. The Evening News report from London adds that Scotland Yard linked the Sir Henry Wilson assassination to Sinn Fein.
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Berlin
Walter Ratheneau
Reichstag
Germany
Rhineland
Versailles
Ratheneau
League of Nations
Saar Valley
Sun Yat Sen Sought Refuge After Chinese Government Collapse
Shanghai dispatch reports Sun Yat Sen a key revolutionary leader and former president of the Republic of South China is being sent to Shanghai as a haven of refuge after the fall of his government.
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Shanghai
Sun Yat Sen
Republic of South China
Five injured in Waterworks Road crash near Cincinnati
Joyriding near Cincinnati early today left five injured one seriously when an expensive touring car carrying two men and two young girls collided with two cars traveling toward Cincinnati from Fort Thomas on Waterworks Road.
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Cincinnati
Fort Thomas
Waterworks Road
Mischievous Mike Escapes Zoo and Roams Cincinnati Homes
Mike the Mischievous escaped from the monkey cage at the zoo on Wednesday and wandered to the home of Dr. W. C. Herman, a Cincinnati bird and animal lover. He spent the day amusing neighborhood children by climbing over houses and peering into doors and windows.
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Cincinnati
Mike
Zoo
W. C. Herman
Assassination of Field Marshal Wilson in London
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 58, former chief of the British imperial general staff, was killed on his doorstep after unveiling a war memorial. Scotland Yard links the shooting to Irish republicans amid reports one officer and a civilian were wounded. killers fled firing at pursuers in a Wild West style.
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London
the Evening News
Scotland Yard
Henry H. Wilson
Imperial General Staff
Sir Henry Hughes Wilson
Field Marshal Wilson
Ulster
Ireland
Unionist Army of Volunteers
Belbeck
Pettigo
Wilson
De Valera Signals No Open War Over Irish Constitution
Dublin reports that Eamonn De Valera does not expect Dail Eireann to ratify the new Irish constitution through renewed open warfare. His statement suggests he will oppose adoption in the Dail while acknowledging waning strength and continuing Irish desires for self rule.
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Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Dail
England
Anthracite Miners Vote for Soon Strike Action
Pottsville Pa June 22 Anthracite operators push for arbitration as miners vote unanimously to strike next week to replace the current suspension in the hard coal region.
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Pottsville
Ruling Limits Child Labor in Hardin County Onion Fields
Columbus June 22 Attorney John G. Price rules children under 14 may not work more than four hours daily or 24 hours weekly. Prohibits work involving confinement or continuous physical strain as state director Tetlow investigates Hardin county onion field conditions.
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Columbus
Attottorney
John G. Price
Tetlow
Hardin County
Mine War Prisoners Said to Be Shot in Woods
Reports from Marion indicate during the Williamson county mine war that prisoners seized when miners stormed the Southern Illinois Coal Co mine were shot in the woods north of the site. Death toll varied with figures from 17 to as high as 26, with Superintendent C. K. McDowell named among the victims. Authorities including Colonel Sam Hunter and county officials headed to the scene to investigate amid escalating violence. The town also saw miners seize firearms from sporting goods stores as part of the broader confrontation.
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Marion
Williamson County
Southern Illinois Coal Company
C. K. McDowell
Sam Hunter
Carlos Black
Oflinois
American Legion
Herrin
Prisoners shot as mine workers clash in Illinois
A Murphysboro long distance line report says 26 prisoners were shot by captors during an escape attempt. 22 escaped, 20 killed while fleeing, six recaptured later shot, with conflicting totals. In Marion the coal strike ends with miners overrunning a mine killing two and wounding 14. captives marched toward Herrin.
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Carbondale
Ill
J. T. Turner
Murphysboro
Blumenberg Dies Suddenly at His Washington Home
M. R. Blumenburg aged 46, longtime secretary to the late Representative Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio and dean of the committee stenographers of congress, died suddenly at his Washington D C home. He resided at Athens Ohio and had served in Congress for 22 years.
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Blumenberg
Washington, D. C
Washington
M. R. Blumenburg
Committee
Stenographers of
Congress
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Athens
Soldier’s Monu ment Address by Field Marshal Wilson
London reports Field Marshal Henry H. Wilson spoke at the unveiling of a soldier’s monument an hour before his assassination. He recalled soldiers count gains and losses by the number of loved and honored men who died in the great cause.
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London
Henry H. Wilson
Farm Bloc Stands Against Fordney Tariff Plan
Washington reports farm bloc leaders reject American valuations as a tariff basis. Senator Capper denounces the scheme as a cloak for prohibitive duties harming agricultural interests and argues for foreign valuations favored by Senate Republicans. He claims many Americans favor protectionism but oppose excessive rates.
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J. Bart Campbell
Washington
Fordney
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Cupper
Kansas
Capper
Minnesota Governor Opposes Olesen Senate Nomination
Governor J A O Preus comments on Anna Dickie Olesen of Cloquet for U S senator. He praises her but says she cannot win due to Minnesota's Republican lean. He notes Olesen was nominated at a weak pre primary, while urging more women in politics and listing current female appointments. The piece cites the Order of the Eastern Star as a large women's group.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States Senate
J. A. O. Preus
Anna Dickie Olesen
Cloquet
United States
Olesen
Minnesota
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Cabinet Defeated on Health Insurance Bill Amendment
London June 22 the British cabinet was defeated in the grand committee of the house of commons this afternoon on an amendment to the health insurance bill concerning finances.
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London
Grand Committee
House of Commons
Fireworks Ban Enforced In Athens For Fourth Celebration
Athens officials led by Mayor Roush and Police Chief Roush announce a city ordinance prohibiting sale and use of firecrackers fireworks and explosives during the Fourth of July. Violators face fines up to 50 and up to 30 days in jail for sale or discharge within city limits.
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Athens
Roush
Palestine official visits Washington on semiofficial tour
Maj. FE Keith Roch, assistant secretary of the Palestine government, arrives in the United States on a semi-official visit for the Pro Jerusalem Society, aiming to preserve the amenities of the Holy City. he is now in Washington.
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Maj
Keith Roch
Palestine Government
United States
Pro-Jerusalem Society
Holy City
Washington
New York Federal Reserve Lowers Rediscount Rate
The New York Federal Reserve Bank cut its rediscount rate on Wednesday afternoon from 4 1 2 per cent to 4 per cent, the lowest level since December 1917. The 4 1 2 per cent rate had been in effect since November 2, 1921.
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New York
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Congress backs Harding on settling war claims
Congress rallies to support President Harding in settling 400 million dollars of war claims by former enemy aliens. Senators expect swift adjudication of minor claims from wartime seizures while awaiting White House policy on larger claims affecting about 250 000 individuals. Senate probes into alien property custodian and immediate settlements await executive word.
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William K. Hutchinson
N. S&s
Washington
Congress
Harding
United States
White House
Senate
Germany
Woman president of the United States urged by Mrs Belmont
Mrs. O H P Belmont president of the National Woman's Party says a woman could be president and should be chosen for ability and integrity. She argues sex should not enter into qualification and calls for equal opportunity to serve humanity and country.
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United States
Mrs. Belmont
Port Washington
N.Y
O. H. P. Belmont
National Woman's Party
Beacon Towers
Two Killed in Herrin Battle Between Miners and Guards
At Herrin Illinois six miles from town a fierce clash between striking coal miners and mine guards left two men dead and many injured. Sidney Mornson of Chicago and Shorty Henderson of Herrin are named among the dead. Armed guards have seized control of the mine as wires into the area were cut and troops stand ready for mobilization if needed.
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Herrin
Southern
Ilinois Coal Company
Hline
Sidney Morrnson
Chicago
130Th Infantry
Carbondae
Salem
Cairo
Explosion devastates Diamond Match potash plant at Barberton
Akon Barberton disaster report states seven injured including three seriously as two blasts leveled the Diamond Match potash plant in Barberton Ohio. Fire spread to adjacent lumber yards while Akron and Barberton crews fought flames. Windows shattered widely and damage runs into thousands. Ambulances ferried victims to hospitals.
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Akron
Ohio
Diamond Match Company
Barberton
Great Match Factory
Haskin Information Bureau Ad Claims Truth In Name
The Athens Messenger warns readers about a man claiming to run Haskin's Information Bureau under the name Frederic J. Haskin. The notice says Frederic J. Haskin is not connected to oil or other investments and that the Athens Messenger provides services free. It asks readers to return a postage coupon with name and address.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Direcor
Washington Information Bureau
Haskin
Literacture
Haskin's Information Bureau
Frederica J. Haskin
Athens Messenger
Ays
Piainy Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Ed Carpenter
Mayor's Court Room
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Tndky Pon Hla
Feild Marshal Wilson
HAR‘ K. U
Alexander Legge
International Harvester Co
Premican
Harold F. McCormick
Aattack
Sam N. Hunter
Adjutant General
IL I Sag
Aro
Pune
Sewiate
State Board of Control
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University of Minnesota
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Nomtrean
Diamond Match Factory
Haskins
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