Rail workers vote against 12 percent wage cut
Chicago dispatch reports shop employees nationwide rejected the United States railroad board's 12 percent wage cut set to take effect July 1. About 48,600 voted for the decrease, while 325,000 opposed, shocking labor leaders who expected narrower opposition. Chiefs of the four big railroad brotherhoods will decide Friday whether to accept or reject, with membership ballots possible if rejected.
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Chicago
United State Railroad Board
Railroad Department
American Federation of L Abor
American Federation of Labor
Thunder Showers Target the East Coast Forecast
Washington June 28 The weather bureau forecast thunder showers in nearly all parts east of the Mississippi over the next 24 to 36 hours with little temperature change. The Upper Lake region is expected to escape the showers. The piece notes a separate civic item about Nottingham and a Canadian appeal for a suitable bride caused by letters from Nottingham girls.
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Washington
Mississippi
Upper Lake
Rebel leaders now expected to talk peace
London June 28 Premier Lloyd George awaits President De Valera assent to a conference on Irish peace. The British cabinet will meet tomorrow and it is expected to receive Ulster acceptance of the peace bid. Sinn Fein leaders show cautious interest, with De Valera likely to press inclusion of the most vocal Sinn Fein members and possibly seek permission to convene Dail Eireann, which could release Irish prisoners.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
London
Lloyd George
de Valera
Sinn
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Strike Ends as British Miners Accept Government Terms
London June 28 The British coal strike has been settled. Miners accepted government terms and pits will resume work immediately after almost three months idle. A government subsidy will guarantee wages and prevent losses to owners. Owners reportedly conceded on wages and the miners dropped their demand for nationalization. Secretary Frank Hodges said the union will accept the conference settlement. Parliament was expected to approve the subsidy amid anticipated debate.
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London
Indus
Prin Pal
Frank Hodges
Miners’ Union
Ins
Dollar's 1913 buying power drops to about 66 cents
The latest wholesale price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics assigns relative importance to each item and shows the 1913 purchasing power of the dollar at about 66 cents. A diagram illustrates the doll ar's worth when buying various commodities.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Davis to Speak to Spanish Vets in Lorain
In Lorain Ohio on June 28 election of officers and an address by Governor Davis highlighted the Spanish war veterans convention. Davis will travel from Toledo after addressing the Loyal Order of Moose on the Gopher ship and docking later. Candidates for state commander include Charles E. Lawrence and William T. Tucker. A featured element is the kids band from the Xenia orphans’ home performing daily concerts for twenty five young musicians in attendance.
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Lorain
Davis
Toledo
Loyal Order of Moose
Gopher
Charles E. Lawrence
Soldiers Home
Sandusky
William T. Tucker
Xenia
Legion Heroes Recount Pueblo Flood Relief Effort
In Indianapolis on June 28 the American Legion heard Harry A. Sullivan of Denver recount heroic relief work in Pueblo Colorado. The national executive committee approved 500 for relief. Legion volunteers ferried trucks over a ruined railroad trestle, entered the flooded city, rescued survivors, and aided post responders.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Pueblo
Colo
Harry A. Sullivan
Denver
National Executive Committee
The
Buttes
Legion
Time to Call a Halt in the White Light District
New York police chief orders daily patrols by inspectors Boettler and his men to stop fraternizing with owners of suspected bootlegging shops in the white light district as part of a crackdown.
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New York
Boettler
White Light
Meteor Shower May Be Visible Wednesday Night
Ohio State University astronomer says a meteoric shower connected to the Pons Winnecke comet should be most visible on Wednesday night June 29. The comet itself passed Earth June 13 and is receding. observers should watch for meteors this week as they move in the comet’s orbit.
Bonaparte Dies At 70 In Maryland Home
Charles J. Bonaparte secretary of the navy under Theodore Roosevelt and former attorney general, a renowned authority on international law, died at his Bellevista home in Long Green Valley Maryland at age seventy.
Forced to Land First in Texas
Fort Bliss Texas June 28 David R Daws and Eric Springer aviators who were forced to land here late yesterday on a trans continental flight from Riverside California to Mineola Texas resumed their journey at 5 am today.
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Fort Bliss
Tex
David R. Daws
Eric Springer
Riverside
Cal
Mineola
L. 1
RULE FOR PEACE By L. c. MARTIN WASHINGTON June 28
Republican conferees reached full agreement on the peace resolution form to be presented to the two houses. Senate and house leaders plan to present the conference report for a vote and expect the war status to end by July 4 with Harding's signature. Negotiations for a peace treaty with Germany will follow as part of his foreign policy.
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L. c. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Harding
Germany
Republicans Back Borah Disarmament Plan
United Press report from Washington states House Republicans will support the Borah disarmament proposal, paving the way for a conference among the United States Great Britain and Japan. Representative Patrick Kelly of Michigan said he would seek house acceptance of the amendment to the naval appropriation bill, backed by major Republicans and Democrats.
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Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
House
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Patrick Kelly
Michigan
Senate
Colgate bids farewell to President E B Bryan
An editorial from the Colgate Maroon praises President E B Bryan leaving Colgate after twelve years of leadership. It lauds his role in Alma Mater’s rise, spiritual guidance, and personal influence on students, and expresses gratitude and best wishes as he heads to Athens for his next appointment with inauguration planned next fall.
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Colgate Maroon
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
E. B. Bryan
Dr. Bryan
Colgate
Elmer Burritt Bryan
Bryan
Alma Mater
Athens
Miners Fight Kansas Labor Court Leaders Lead Strike Trial
Alex Howatt and Aug Dorshy, leaders of District 14 United Mine Workers, begin their stand against the Kansas Industrial Court. The trial on charges of violating a court clause unfolds as ballots are cast in the Machine Mine Strike case before Judge Boss in Columbus.
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Kansas
Columbus
Alex Howatt
Aug. Dorshy
District 14
United Mine Workers
Kansas — Industrial Court
Young Denver Boy Held For Drunkenness at Age Ten
Denver police blotter lists the citys youngest drunkenness case as a ten year old boy arrested last night. Officers found 110 in his clothes. The youths name was withheld.
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Denver
Colo
Rats Adopted by Cat At Indiana Plant
In Crothersville Indiana a mal se cat at the Rider Packing Co. has adopted four young rats as companions. A factory worker placed the rodents near the cat and her two kittens believing they would provide food for the feline family.
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Crothersville
Ind
Rider Packing Co
Jealous husband kills Griffiths family in Tawas
Henry Wilkinson of Bellaire Ohio traveled to Tawas Michigan and killed Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, shot their two year old son Edward, and was severely wounded by Griffiths before the deaths. Wilkinson faces likely death or long-term injury as authorities investigate the motive and sequence of events.
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East
Tawas
Mich
Henry Wilkinson
Bellaire
Ohio
Riley
Griffiths
Edward
Wilkinson
Court declines to stop Dempsey Carpentier fight
Jersey City June 28. Vice Chancellor Stevenson refused to grant an injunction to bar the Dempsey Carpentier bout set for next Saturday. He allowed representatives of the International Reform Bureau to petition another judge for action.
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Jersey City
N. J
Stevenson
Dempsey-Carpentier
International Reform Bureau
Budget system discussed by Harding and cabinet
Washington June 28. President Harding and his cabinet discussed reducing government expenditures through the immediate operation of the new budget system.
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Washington
Harding
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Seen Under Hot Weather
The weather bureau warned that the Dempsey Carpentier match in Jersey City on July 2 could be a hot day with a clear sun. A thundershower was possible in scattered parts of the Middle Atlantic states, affecting attendance and conditions at the arena.
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Washington
Jersey City
Middle Atlantic
Athens County Orphans Home Praised by State Inspector
State inspector T W Jones praised the Athens County Children s Home for orderly finances and fine management by Superintendent George Holdren and Matron Mrs Holdren. The visit highlighted cleanliness modern interiors and seventy seven children aged fourteen months to nineteen years, with three feeble minded residents kept due to state overcrowding.
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Athens County
Orphan’s Home
George Holdren
Lindley Hall
Ohio University
Air fleet tests battle between planes and battleships
A fleet sails from Hampton Roads to challenge the Iowa's engines by radio control from the Ohio. The test compares air power versus traditional battleships for coastal defense in a future war. Admiral Jones oversees operations from the Pennsylvania as seven battleships watch.
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Hilary Pollard Jones
U. S. Navy
Henderson
Virginia Capes
Hampton Roads
Iowa
Hilary P. Jones
Pennsylvania
Ohio
England Seeks Delay in New Jap Treaty Talks
London reports Britain asks for three months postponement in drafting a new treaty with Japan. The delay aims to allow British premiers to reach a decision before any new pact is signed. No stance from the United States was noted.
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England
London
Great Britain
United Press
Britain
Judge Foran Dies in Cleveland at Home
Cleveland judge J. Martin A. Foran, presiding judge of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, died at his home late last night. He had served on the court since 1920 and was known for his strict judicial demeanor and impact on local jurisprudence. The death leaves a vacancy to be filled by appointment and possible Senate confirmation.
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Julian Snyder
T. W. Jones
Athens County
Jones
Columbus
Trom
Payments in goods to settle world debt debated
By Ralph F Couch Washington June 28 payment in commodities instead of coin may solve the problem of getting from allies the 10 billion dollar war debt owed the United States Treasury department officials have considered such a solution. Secretary Mellon in a hearing before the senate finance committee on the debt situation this week likely will be questioned on the possibility of payment in goods. Payment of world debts in coin offends exchange markets and the Wilson era deferred settlement due to fear of disrupting markets.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Wilson
Dover Teachers Hired by School Board for Upcoming Year
At the Dover township board of education regular meeting, teachers were hired for Mullfield, Circle Hill, Sugar Creek, and White schools including Winifred Hayes, Helen Van Dyke, Mabel Matson, Goldie Boudinot, Elizabeth Martin, Esther Saylor, Olive Pedigo, Linnie Hall, Evelyn Simms, Verrice Wolfe, and Hazel Werner. A June session listed additional hires for Millfield, Sugar Creek, Beaumont, Morristown, Oregon Ridge, Big Bailey, Big Sandy, Little Sandy, and Chauntey schools with names such as Bernice Sanders, Frances Cox, Gladys Swet, Dora Kennedy, Kathryn Walter, Effie Maxwell, H. T. Beatty, Hettie Hooper, Isaac Williams, Sarah Stanley, and Mabey Katzenbach among others.
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Dover Township
Gladys Swet
Beaumont Dora Kennedy
Morristown
Kathryn Walter
Effie Maxwell
Oregon Ridge
H. T. Beatty
Big Bailey
Hettie Hooper
Big Sandy
Isaac Williams
Little Sandy
Sarah Stanley
Amley
Margaret Noble
Chauntey
Gladys Bradfield
Mrs. Goldsworthy
Myrtle B. Garrett
Hester Edwards
Florence Smart
Jessie Smart
Helen
Mabey Katzenbach
Sixth Member of the Davis Cabinet Is Selected
Columbus reports Governor Davis promotes Leon C. Herrick to director of Highways and Public Works effective July 1, as part of a state government reorganization. Herrick joins fellow cabinet members Floyd E. Waits, Rev. Dr. Howard S. MacAyeal, Dr. Harry H. Snively, William H. Phipps, Percy Tetlow, and under him the highway engineer, state architect, and other state property duties.
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Columbus
Leon C. Herrick
Department of Highways and Public Works
Harry L. Davis
Herrick
Agriculture
Education
Floyd E. Waits
Howard S. Mac Ayeal
Harry H. Snively
William H. Phipps
Percy Tetlow
Davis
Five Buchtel men fined for drunken revelry near dawn
Sheriff Parker and Cady halted a drunken party early Sunday, arresting five men J C Coakley Williams Nagle Jockey William Fiser. Covert pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and faces trial next Thursday. Justice Hedwig fined one participant $45 as authorities moved to quiet the disturbance at the infirmary.
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Buchtel
Herb Parker
Cady
C. Y. Coakley
Williams Nagle
William Fiser
J. C. Covert
Hedwig
Coats
Oak Ee
Funeral for Eldon Sisson Wednesday in Columbus
The body of Eldon Sisson arrived from Columbus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the School Lot. A Baltimore grain elevator has been equipped with machinery to empty the largest freight cars by turning them on their side or end.
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Carpenter
Eldon Sisson
Columbus
Baltimore
Can You Make Good Pie Crust
A reader asks if they can make pie crust and other classic baked goods, noting there is no trick. The Washington Bureau offers a free government baking booklet on pastry and returns a copy for two cents in stamps, with request to include the docket and address.
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South
Boston
Aitment of Agriculture
Washington
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