Prelude to Prolonged Suspension of Work
In Peoria Illinois on February 27 1923 coal miners and operators linger over an interstate agreement. A joint Illinois district 18 meeting debates representation for both sides as delegates travel to Indianapolis to discuss a joint four state convention. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warns of possible wage contest if delays persist.
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Peoria
Illinois District 18
Indianapolis
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Joint Committee
Mine Wage Scale Conference In Indianapolis Faces Renewal
Coal operators from Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois joined national and district United Mine Workers officers in Indianapolis to decide on a possible joint miners and operators conference to renew the interstate wage agreement expiring April first. Efforts to renew have stalled since late January.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Miners and Operators Fail To Reach Wage Pact
Miners favor wage increases and labor condition changes while operators cite weak industry mood and lower company earnings against raises. Conference adjourned without agreement, though widespread talks suggest mutual concessions may follow. A wage scale conference may be convened next month in Chicago or this city.
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Chicago
Mediation Board to Hold First Conference With Southern Railway
Washington Feb 27 Commissioner of Labor Neil said the mediation board will hold the first conference with Southern railway officers and employees unresolved on proposed wage reductions possibly by Saturday. He again asked Southern for the names and addresses of their representatives to continue the negotiations.
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Washington
Neil
Mediation Board
Southern Railway
Neill
Southern
Williamson youth wounded in accidental shooting incident
Williamson West Virginia February 27 John S Knuckles 16 was taken to a doctor after a shooting that officials now say was accidental not a suicide attempt Dr Nunnemaker attended and states the wound not fatal Knuckles is living with his sister Mrs W N Cole
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Williamson
John Knuckles
Indictment of Patent Office Officials for Destroying Records
Ned W. Barton assistant examiner Henry B. Everding patent attorney and John A. Heany of Yor Pa were indicted by the grand jury and arrested on charges of destroying public records in Philadelphia. Bail set at 10000. The trio allegedly planned to steal destroy or carry away letters specifications and amendments from the patent office and unlawfully destroy them. Money refunded if Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla fails to please.
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Wasington
Ned W. Barton
Patent Office
Henry B. Everding
Hale Building
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
John A. Heany
Yor
Grand
Monongah mines deemed unsafe by Nugent in West Virginia
Charleston reports Speaker Nugent says Monongah mines Nos. 6 and 8 are not safe now amid mine investigation controversy. The legislature debates committee dissolutions, salaries, and longer sessions as adjournment nears.
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Nugent
Monongah
One Petition Denied at Interstate Hearing on Nine-Hour Law
Washington hearing on extension of time to enforce the nine-hour law drew railroads from across the country. Thirty-seven petitions, including Southern, Seaboard Air Line, Central of Georgia, Norfolk & Western, and Georgia and Wabash, sought delays as Georgia Southern & Florida’s petition was denied. Southern General Manager Ackert warned the added expense would force curtailment of operating costs and lead to layoffs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Southern & Florida Ralway
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
Central of Georgia
Norfolk & Western
Georgia
Wabash Railrads
Ackert
Admiral Mason defends ammunition handling for battleships
Washington reports that Admiral Mason told the senate naval committee the American method of handling ammunition in turreted battleships is equal to any in the world and that all precautions prevent accidents. He said changes to ammunition hoists aim to speed loading, not increase safety, as Hale and Tillman push for no expense spared to protect gunners. Mason also said the 12 inch gun is preferable to larger calibers for turrets.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Adipiral Mason
Cheerman Hale
Tillman
Admiral Mason
Fire causes panic at Chicago Telephone main exchange
Two girls fainted and forty eight operators fled as smoke filled the Chicago Telephone Company main exchange today. Fire in an adjacent four story brick structure damaged the building, with four firefighters slightly overcome. Damage is estimated at 40000 dollars.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Lima Welcomes Sailors as Fleet Stay Ends
Lima on February 27 reports lingering regret as the American fleet prepares to depart. Entertainment has been constant and brilliant, with sailors enjoying excursions and shopping while maintaining the famed man afloat reputation for spending.
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Lima
Sailors Leave for Home After Calm Tea Harvest
Report notes large crowds of shopkeepers fruit vendors and curio dealers benefited from a tea harvest with no incidents. An informal reception occurred aboard the battleship Connecticut yesterday as the fleet prepares to depart on Saturday.
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Connecticut
Miners Trapped After Gas Explosion in Mexican Mine
A gas explosion at mine No 2 of the Ciacarbon de Sanias in Risita Mexico trapped about 200 workers. By 7 56 a m none had escaped and authorities feared many deaths or severe burns. A special train with doctors departed San Antonio for the scene.
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San Antonio
War warrant sworn for arrest in Roy murder case
Portsmouth reports a warrant for the arrest of Paul L. Roy on a charge of killing his brother in law George A. Corkins. The case hinges on an autopsy and the wife’s affidavit accusing Roy, with papers likely to go to Paris for requisition and Roy’s wife speaking to clarify other figures in the tale.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Paul L. Roy
George A. Corkins
Roy
Carkins
Paris
John Kelley
Baroness von Orendorff
Troops for Philippines Sail From Fort Thomas
The second and third battalions of the Fourth Infantry left Ft. Thomas today for San Francisco to sail to the Philippines on March 5. They travel via Shreveport and El Paso. This regiment has previously served twice in the Philippines and officers and veterans have circled the globe.
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Cincinnati
Ft. Thomas
San Franciso
Philippines
San Francisco
Shreveport
KB Paso
Terrorists on Trial in St. Petersburg Tribunal
Ten of eighty terrorists charged in a vast assassination plot appeared before a military tribunal in St. Petersburg. Several death sentences were expected, with others likely to be sent to Siberia for life. Calving, an Italian newspaper correspondent, was among the defendants.
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St. Petersburg
Terial
Otters
Siberia
Calving
Lynching Probable After Black Youth Assault Attempt
A posse pursues a black man who tried to abduct the 15 year old daughter of Milton Amos on a rural road near Tensawa Lo. The girl fought back with school books and escaped. If caught the suspect faces lynching according to locals.
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Tensawa
Milton Amos
Dramatic Senate Scenes and House Move Dominates Capitol
A dramatic Senate session featured a wordy clash over tribal designations as two senators and Indian representatives debated the Five Civilized Tribes while the House Ways and Means Committee was ousted from its rooms to make way for the Speaker’s new offices. The day also covered Navy inquiries and a stirring life story leading to a Paris stage career.
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House of Representatives
Aptto
House
Messrs
Payne
Dalzell
Lilley
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
Senetary Curt’s
Kansas
Secretary of the Interior
McCreary
Kentucky
Round Table Talks at National Education Meet
Washington February 27 round table conferences of the National Educational Association brought together state and county superintendents city leaders and agricultural education heads. Speakers included G G Joynes Onancock Va Lawton B Evans J M Pound Georgia J Joynes North Carolina Carleton Gibson Georgia and H C White Georgia on teacher prep for agricultural education.
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Round Table
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Elye
G. G. Joynes
Onancock
Lawton
Georgia
J. . Joynes
North Carolina
Carleton Vs. Gibson
H.C. White
Receivers appointed for Newport News water firms
Federal Judge Waddill named J. J. Dekinder of Philadelphia and John J. Locke of Newport News as receivers for the National Water Supply Company and the Peninsula Pure Water Company. The firms handle water systems for Newport News Hampton Phoebus and nearby government reservations in Elizabeth City County Virginia.
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Norfolk
John A. Barham
Philadelphia
Waddill
J. J. Dekinder
Phildelphia
John J. Locke
Newport News
National Water Supply Company
Peninsular Pure Water Company
Allied Nm
Newport New
Hreapton
Phoebus
Elizabeth City
Virginia
Night Riders Burn Rural Kentucky Home
Troops were ordered to scene after a band of Night Riders set fire to Gregory’s residence near Hopkinsville Kentucky. They fired into the bedroom where Gregory his wife and daughter slept and burned the house to the ground. A note accused Gregory of violating a pledge to the association.
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Hopkinsville
Rouseais Gregory
Gregory
Life Story Eventful Investigations Follow Sui cide Murder Theory
Investigations after the charge against Mrs Paul Roy known as Glaea Cella focus on the claim that her brother George A Carkins, thought to have died by suicide at Newington New Hampshire, was actually murdered by Paul Roy amid lingering questions and sensational details.
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New York
Paul Roy
Glaea Cella
George A. Carkins
Newington
N. H
Lias
Two May Die of Burns In Two City Fires
In New York two concurrent fires in separate areas injured numerous people and left two dead from severe burns. Investigators suspect incendiary causes as residents were evacuated from crowded upper floors. In East First Street tenement a third floor blaze trapped occupants forcing use of fire ladders. a second fire on D14th Street apartment building prompted police and firefighters to rescue about thirty residents.
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New York
East First Street
A&n
D14th Street
Fowler Currency Bill Passes Committee In Form Introduced
Washington February 27 The Fowler currency bill was adopted in committee in nearly the same form as its introduction after weeks of public hearings and executive sessions. The panel amended thirty nine sections by vote but made no substantial changes. Democratic members will submit a minority report likely urging passage of the bill first introduced weeks ago by John Sharp Williams.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Methods of the Standard debated at government hearing
Washington February 27. Competitive methods of the Standard Oil Company were debated at a hearing over the government suit to annul the corporation’s charter. K N Wooten of Atlanta testified that the Standard tried to break down independent competition though he could not name specific price cutting instances.
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Washington
K. N. Wooten
Atlanta
Independent Oil Company
Georgia
Standard
Wooten
Roy’s Defense Downgraded to US Return on Murder Charge
Paris reports Paul Roy’s attorney expects a US return request on a murder charge. Roy’s father funds his defense as local officials refuse to discuss case merits or a London report alleging Carkins was Glaca Cella’s first husband, with Roy planning to challenge his marriage.
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Paris
Paul Roy
Roy
United States
London
Col. Mapleson
Carkins
Glaca Cella
Albion Coles Jr In Critical Condition After Spark Pit Fall
Albion Coles Jr., the injured youth reporter says was hurt last week by falling into a spark pit on his way home, remains unconscious at his Bluefield Avenue home. Doctors fear internal injuries may prove fatal as his condition stays unchanged after 48 hours.
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Albion Coles, Jr
Bluefield Avenue
Judge Rhea Confirmed by Vote in Virginia Assembly
In Richmond on February 27 the Virginia General Assembly confirmed Judge William F. Rhea of Bristol to the State Corporation Commission by an 87 to 46 vote amid party tension. The outcome split Democrats and drew hisses from opponents, with supporters arguing the administration opposed the nomination. Judge Rhea noted Democratic defections and denied land purchase rumors in Richmond.
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Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
William F. Rhea
Bristol
State Corporation Commission
Boyd
Rhea
Judge Khey
Virgina
Virginia
C. H. Goodykoontz
Goodykoontz
Asthis
Goodykoonty
Rhee
Preas
Swanson
Bluefield
Financiers Indicted Over Provident Society Funds
Edward R. Thomas and Orlando F. Thomas brothers and financiers, indicted in New York on three counts for violations of state insurance laws tied to management of Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society funds. They pleaded not guilty and were bailed at $5,000 each. arraignment set for two weeks.
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New York
Edward R. Thomas
Orlando F. Thomas
Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society
Whch
New York County
Provident Life
Edward Rhead
Orlando
Thomases
Howling
Overall Takes Bride as Cubs Spring Trip Begins
Chicago club pitcher Orble Overall known as Big Jef will bring his bride Miss Ethel Hinson of Englewood on the spring training trip. The couple, long friends, wed today after his World Series success. The bride is a popular musician in Englewood society.
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Chicago
Ill
Orble
Jef
Ethel Hinson
Englewood
Seventh Annual Convention Closes at Corcoran Art Gallery
The department of superintendents of the National Educational Association ends its seventh annual convention with a reception for delegates at the Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington on February 27.
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Washington
Department of Superintendents
National Educational Association
Corcoran Art Gallery
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