Miners and Operators Stand Fast as Strike Looms
Columbus March 28 Union coal miners and operators set firm lines for a March 31 strike with no peaceable solution apparent. Lee Hall Ohio Miners president says no way to avert the strike amid operator prep to close mines. Sunday Creek Coal officials insist domination of Ohio mines must end and profits justify action. Policy committee in Indianapolis to plan for striking miners while Toledo hosts operators meeting. Authorities warn big coal surpluses and delayed West Virginia deliveries shape the crisis.
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Columbus
U.S
Lee Hall
Ohio Miners
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Ohio
Indianapolis
International Union
International Committee
Toledo
West Virginia
Mines to suspend Crooksville field operations tomorrow
The Crooksville field mines will suspend operations tomorrow for cleanup before an expected strike. M J Moulton said on the official board, while Oral Daugherty attended a miners federation meeting in Indianapolis. The strike could affect over 22 40 miners in Corning Athens Stocking and Crooksville fields. Conrad Wein rejected settlement below Jacksonville agreement scale and warned unity. Neil Ganten of Santoy noted no consideration of a reduced wage plan to supply New York Central coal, pledging to follow the general committee policy in Ohio.
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New
Lexington
Crooksville
M. J. Moulton
Oral Daugherty
Indianapolis
Miners’ Federation
Corning
Athens
Stocking
Conrad Wein
Murray City
Jacksonville
Neil Ganten
Oanient
Santoy
Hocking
Sunday Creck Coal Company
New York Central Railroad
Ohio
Mine Workers Threaten Strike If Wage Talks Fail
In Indianapolis on March 28 the United Mine Workers policy committee pressed operators over a wage cut. If deadlock persists, a general strike on April 1 looms while union leaders seek separate agreements with outlying districts to pressure central fields. The UMW treasury nears $1.1 million as assets to pursue actions.
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Comseittree
Indianapolis
Ind
U.P
International Policy Committee
United Mine Workers
Bro
Allike
Lowry
Ohio Representative Blames Freight Rates for Coal Mining Woes
Columbus March 28 Ohio Rep 8 K Mardis Republican Athens says coal freight rates from Ohio mines to Lake Erie ports are twice as high per ton mile as southern states. He cites figures from Stonega and Hocking Valley and urges a fair rate readjustment to ease Ohio’s mining slump. He notes wages rose faster than rail costs and warns prolonged mine closures harm 50 000 workers and the state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Lake Erie
8. K. Mardis
Athens
Mardis
Hocking
Middlefield
Cambridge
Stonega
Lee Hall
United Mine Workers
Three Escapees From Ohio Pen Prompt Fading Trail
In Columbus authorities pursue the fading trail of three convicts from the Ohio penitentiary Everett Shoemaker of Gallipolis serving 15 to 20 years for shooting with intent to kill Monte Delauter of Findlay serving 15 to 20 years for burglary and James Scott of Newark serving 8 to 20 years for murder They escaped last night by kicking a fly screen and prying open a gate with a crowbar Imprisoned inmates were from the tuberculosis ward and Warden Thomas criticized guards for neglect of duty.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Everett Shoemaker
Gallipolis
Monte Delauter
Findlay
James Scott
Newark
Thomas
Aviator Francesco de Pinedo Welcomed in Havana
March 28 marks a planned ovation in Havana to honor Italian aviator Col Francesco de Pinedo, en route from Fort au Prince Haiti, as he continues his notable aviation journey.
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Havana
Col
Francesco de Pinedo
Fort Au Prince
Haiti
Hoge estate passes to daughter Virginia McVey
The estate of Lydia M. Hoge valued at 16019 succeeds to one daughter Virginia M. McVey. The gross value is 817090 with 3500 exempt from inheritance tax. The tax due is 120.19.
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Lydia M. Hoge
Virginia MH. McVey
Priest Predicts Revolution Against Wealth and Abuses
Father J. W. Byrne of the Church of St. Paul warned of a coming revolution stemming from labor unrest and capitalist excess. He urged a Christlike, unselfish redistribution and warned that capital must end worker servitude or risk a grounded, global upheaval.
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J. W. Byrne
Church of St. Paul
Christ
Father Byrne
Final drive begins over Lake Michigan water diversion
On March 28 opponents from Ohio and Indiana pressed their case before Charles Evans Hughes as they rebut Illinois plans to divert Lake Michigan water into the Chicago River for sewage uses, arguing Illinois is stealing the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lake Michigan
Chicago River
Ohio
Indiana
Charlies Evans Hughs
Illinois
Millionaire's Folly and the Daughters of Mides Feat
A fragmentary report describes Q Curtis, a department store owner and millionaire. He ran a unique contest to find a daughter after his son left to pursue his own path. The piece references Daughters of Mides and a Messenger's Feat as part of the new serial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Curtis
T. C. Curtis
Daughters of Mides
the Messenger
Millionaire Socialist Inventor Tests Preachings
New York March 28 A Russian 33 year old inventor and lecturer Josepho, famed for advocating equal wealth division, tested his creed as he became a millionaire after a self service cafeteria camera patent. He received a 1 million dollar check and will be an officer and advisor in the manufacturing company while earning royalties and pledging to do good with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anatol Josepho
Josepho
Strike Threat Looms Over Shanghai Concessions Crisis
Refugees from Nanking arrive in Shanghai as tensions rise. Foreign ships and troops bolster the foreign settlement while Cantonese crowds threaten to shut the city’s industries if concessions are surrendered. Witnesses describe rioting and a hurried evacuation of missionaries and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Ford
Weather Report Twenty Years Ago Highlights Heat Spike
The article recalls weather from twenty years ago with temperatures near 80 degrees yesterday and a morning slight cooling. It notes a 43 degree normal for the date and a historic low of 26 set in 1894. A two hour table shows Sunday afternoon readings around 24 to 12 and evening temperatures from 47 down to 43, with Monday morning readings including 42, 88, 38, 342, and 50.
Bound for China Marines Sail From Brooklyn Yard
In a brief naval movement at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on March 28, 107 U. S. Marines departed for China. The departure reflects early deployment amid tensions in the region.
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China
Brooklyn
N. Y
U. 8
Navy Yard
Northwestern Ohio starts corn borer eradication drive
Toledo dispatch reports the government began active eradication efforts in several locations as organized work to combat the corn borer progresses in Northwestern Ohio.
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Toledo
Ohio
Stocks Soar As GM and U S Steel Hit New Highs
General Motors and U S Steel Common stocks surged to record high levels amid bullish enthusiasm in the New York market on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
U.S. Steel
Five Corpses of Schoenbrun Settlers Found in Historic Burial
In New Philadelphia five men from the 1772 to 1777 Schoenbrun Christian Indian community were identified after today’s discovery. Records will confirm identifications next week. graves will be marked and sealed. A fragment of a burial shroud with discernable weave was unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Philadelphia
U.P
Schoenbrun
Fred Lee Tom Athens postman to sing on radio
Fred Lee Tom of Athens Ohio, a beloved local figure and postman known for delivering mail and parcel post, will sing on WAI radio at 8 pm. The feature recalls his life story and his prominence in Athens and Ohio University history.
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Fred Lee Tom
Athens
WAI
Ohio
Buckeye
Tom
Horatius
Ohio University
United States
Fate of Christianity In China Weighed by Refugee Missionaries
Refugee missionaries in Shanghai report bleak prospects for Christianity in China with growing anti Christian sentiment. They fear future trouble akin to the Nan king incident and expect Chinese converts to lead future educational and evangelistic work. Some missionaries have moved to Japan or stayed with friends as ships are crowded. no official appeals have been issued.
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China
H. Francis Misselmty
United Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Tians
Japan
Houses of Friends
Injured Policeman Crashes While Speeding for Help
Columbus report says Motor cycle Policeman Horace D. Elliott sped to aid an injured comrade and crashed into a safety zone stand device. He lies at Mt. Carmel hospital with a fractured skull. Fellow officer John L. Garner is hospitalized after a separate skidding accident at a filling station.
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Columbus
U.R
Horace D. Elliott
Mt. Carmel
Elliott
John L. Garner
Yesterady
Grant Hospital
Garner
Marines Fire On Native Attack In Nicaragua
Two American marines patrolling the Leon district in Nicaragua were fired upon by four natives who fled after the marines returned fire. Admiral Julien Lattimer said the incident was reported to the Navy Department. He also noted a marine corps plane between Derio and Matgalpa was fired upon on March 25, with no official word on damage.
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Washington
Leon
Nicaragua
Julien Lattimer
U. S. Special Service Squadron
Navy Department
Lattimer
Marine Corps
Derio
Matgalpa
Latimer
Court abolishes local dirt law enforcers in Mahoning County
Justices of the peace, mayor judges and constables who enforced the nation’s dirty law were declared extinct by Mahoning County common pleas judges. The ruling stands unless a higher court reverses it.
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Youngstown
Common Pleas
Mahoning County
Common Pleas Court
Youthful Nationalist Chief Maps Speedy Push to Peking
Shek, commander-in-chief of the Nationalist forces, told United Press today of a southern plan to reach Peking at the earliest moment. He said his army is ordered to keep peace in Shanghai and has telegraphed Eugene Chen to travel to Shanghai to negotiate with foreign diplomats on settlement status and concessions.
Guard Sentenced in Ohio Penitentiary Case
Ohio penitentiary guard O. B. Popp was sentenced to one year in the same prison for failing to provide for his minor children. Judge Daniel H. Sowers imposed the sentence after a brief jury verdict. Popp had previously served as a state prohibition department inspector.
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Ohio
Columbus
O. B. Popp
Ohio Penitentiary
Common Pleas
Ropp
Daniel H. Sowers
Kopp
State Prohibition Department
Coolidge Ready to Accept Nationalist Demands for China Aid
U S officials say Washington may back nationalist requests to curb foreign interference in China and defend Americans in Shanghai while arranging new treaties when Chinese factions settle. Marines increase at Shanghai and Yangtze as refugees flee. The government seeks a stable Chinese government amid rising violence and public alarm.
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Washington
Shanghai
United States
Yangtze
Williams
China
Poe
Yangtze Valley
Kiangyin
Atlantic
Sheep Have Twins Season Record Reported
A London dispatch notes a season record for lambing in the Canaan township area. The report mentions farms in the region, including James Millikin, with several flocks yielding twins this spring.
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London
Canaan Township
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Eagh Sis
Sunday Creek
Sun Chuan-fang
Plan Aviators
Francis Misselwitz
U. S
Preston
J. E. Williams
Nanking University
Ann Moffett
General Hospital
A.J. Bowen
Kewanee
Miss Moffett
Presbyterian Mission Office
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Nank
Coolidge
By Ludwell Denny
Bneen
James Millikin
Fammen
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