Anthracite Strike Threat Flares in Conference
Atlantic City July 22. Philip Murray chief union organizer West Virginia says anthracite miners and operators will keep hard and soft coal separate in wage talks, with a plan for arbitration if negotiations fail. The session, called by mine owners, will resume tomorrow amid warnings from Bittner and Hoover and Davis.
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Atlantic City
N. J
van A. Bittner
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Labor
Davis
Philip Murray
International Vice Tongs
Ittner
West Virginia
Murray
W. W. Inglis
Bittner
Mr. Inglis
Inglis
United States
Duke of Northumberland Attacked Over Dole Policy
London says the Duke of Northumberland faced severe criticism from Ben Tillett, a top union official, at a TGWU convention. Tillett accused him of opposing unemployment doles while noting high coal royalties and prices, arguing that capitalists have long sacrificed labor.
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London
Duke of Northumberland
Ben Tillett
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Tillett
House of Commons
Joynson-Hicks Denies Plans to Recruit Special Police
London July 22 Sir William Joynson-Hicks home secretary denied in the house that steps were being taken to recruit special police in London against an anticipated industrial emergency. Reports had claimed city magistrates were told to prepare for swearing in special constables if a major strike occurred.
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London
William Joynson-Hicks
Missouri Mules Entering Conflict in Morocco
Missouri dispatch reports a shipment of forty mule cars and 135 horses headed to North Africa as Spain and France press to subdue the Rif region. Prices cited include mules at 150 dollars and horses from 870 to 875 dollars, with conveyance expected to require weeks to complete.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Africa
Spain
Dawes Attacks Senate Rules on Denver Visit
Vice-President Dawes docked in Denver and urged changing senate rules to end debate with a simple majority. He met officials including Governor Morley and Mayor Stapleton at Union Station, then stayed at the Brown Palace before addressing a Denver Club dinner. The tour then planned a route toward Cheyenne, Wagon Wheel Gap, Omaha, and Chicago.
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Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Wagon Wheel Gap
Omaha
Chicago
Dawes
Senate
Union Station
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Loom
Auditorium
Blinding light crosses Darrow path at Louisiana Baptist encampment
In Mandeville Louisiana on July 22 a religious gathering opened with a sermon invoking divine blessing on William Jennings Bryan and Rev. Robert G. Lee as the Louisiana Baptist encampment began with a dramatic image of a blinding light crossing Clarence Darrow’s path.
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Mandeville
Clarence Darrow
Paul the Apostle
William Jennings Bryan
Robert G. Lee
Atist
New Orleans
Louisiana Baptist
Chamber of Commerce plans revival of Pittsburg coal industry
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce forms a special committee to push independent miners’ organizations to revive the local coal industry. The plan aims to reduce costs and idle capital, but United Mine Workers leaders reject the effort, upholding the Jacksonville wage agreement.
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Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce Tonight
James C. Chaplin
Colonial Trust Company
Chamber
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Kentucky
P. T. Fagan
Jacksonville
Co. J. Goodyear
Administrators for New Dry Law Standby Before August
Washington officials weighing the field enforcement overhaul moved to trim the list of candidates for federal prohibition jobs. Assistant Secretary Andrews, returning from the Canadian border tour, said he seeks better cross agency co operation but gave no firm date for selecting administrators. He stressed not to rush the process and noted state directors could run the system if names are still pending by August 1.
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Washington
Andrews
The
Treasury
New York
Vermont
Customs Service
Prohibition
Tes
Beggars Complain Over Competition in Chicago
Chicago beggars report daily earnings from $5 to $11 with some up to $20 as competition grows. R H Freund of the University of Chicago social service survey observed ten beggars for 647 minutes, noting 420 contributions and an average 7 cent donation. The group’s eight hour day suggests about $11.46, while 43 mendicants interviewed averaged $219 to $284 for the group. Old timers blame migrants for crowding the field and reducing opportunity. No total beggar count was provided due to migratory habits.
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Chicago
R. H Freund
Social Service Administration
University of Chicago
Freund
State Road Naugatuck to Williamson Closed
Charleston West Virginia July 22 Motorists traveling from Huntington Parkersburg or eastern points to Williamson Mingo county are to be routed by the Charleston Logan route for the next ten days or two weeks because of the closing of the state road between Naugatuck and Williamson Engineers advise against the Pigeon Creek dirt road detour preferring the longer distance via Charleston and Logan Work on the Naugatuck road will be rushed to completion under the supervision of H J Spelman division engineer of the state road commission headquartered at Huntington
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Charleston
W. Va
Huntington
Parkersburg
Williamson
Mingo County
State Road Commission
Logan
Naugatuck
H. J. Spelman
Teachers Fired in Pomeroy Ohio School Board Action
The Pomeroy Ohio board of education dismissed more than thirty teachers at a special meeting. The teachers refused to sign contracts for nine months pay for eight months work, leading to their discharge.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Pomeroy
Here
Board of Education
Basis for China settlement outlined by Peking diplomats
Washington reports definite proposals for settling anti foreign disturbances in China will be sent to the provisional government. The plan includes a summons for a customs revision conference and a commission to probe extraterritorial matters, plus a judicial inquiry into bloodshed with Chinese participation.
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Washington
China
Peking
Japan
Kellogg
Tokyo
Maccabee Fraternal Order Elects Officers and Centralizes Control
At its quadricentennial convention in Washington the Maccabee order re elected A. F. Frye as supreme commander and S W Hall as supreme record keeper. A reform bill shifts most non local affairs to the Detroit supreme office affecting New York Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana Texas Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin and California. New officers include R. P. Kuntz J. E. Turner R. N. Smith F. O. Croy rmingham James S. Green Jones Parker and R. P. White with duties in the supreme ranks.
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Washington
Maccabee Fraternal Order
A. F. Frye
S W. Hall
Oakland
Cal
Supreme Record Keeper
Thomas Watson
Supreme Office of the Maccabees
Detroit
Great Camps
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Texas
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
California
R. P. Kuntz
Atchison, Kan
Bleachers Collapse Injures Twenty Five at Frontier Park
About twenty five persons were injured when a sixty foot section of wooden bleachers collapsed at Frontier Park during the Frontier Days celebration in Cheyenne Wyoming. Roughly 300 spectators fell with the structure as cavalrymen from Fort D. A. Russell aided responders and extricated victims. Three people suffered broken legs and others had fractures or bruises.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Frontier Park
Fort D. A. Russell
Women Arrested for Smoking in Subway
In New York on July 22, two young stenographers were arrested at Grand Central station for smoking in the subway under the new ordinance. They were fined $5 each in Yorkville court.
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New York
Grand Central Station
Yorkville Court
Russell Scott on the gallows shadow again in Detroit case
Russell Scott, linked with former Canadian financier Al Scott, faced a second near-execution as Governor Small weighed a 60-day reprieve or commutation. A hoax telegram from Detroit claiming Robert Scott would surrender fueled hope, while Mrs Scott appealed publicly and officials mulled clemency.
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Chicago
Russell Scott
al Scott
Robert
Catherine Scott
Robert Scott
Coolidge
Governor Small
T'S
Club
Windsor
Ontario
Detroit
Scott
Illinois
Small
Joseph Maurer
Free Press
James M. Ball
Ball
Possibility of a British Coal Strike Grows
London July 22 The likelihood of a major British coal strike increased as miners refused to confer with owners unless wage decrease demands are withdrawn. The Miners' Federation rejected the owners proposed conference and warned they will not work under terms seen as lower wages or longer hours. The working agreement expires July 31 and the dispute centers on renewal conditions.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Evans Williams
Coal Owners’ Association
A. J. Cook
Great Britain
Presidential Yacht Passes Rainy Cruise Near Swampscott
The Mayflower with the Provisional party left Marbie Head, Mass., and rode to Swampscott. President Coolidge and party attended a druggists outing at Hall, then boarded the Mayflower at 5:80 o clock. A sudden shower and strong wind forced the party below deck as the cruise continued.
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Marbie Head
Mass
Swampscott
Hall
Flower
No Great Demand for Farm Legislation Seen
Washington July 22 Farmers show confidence rebound as Jardine tours the West. He says farmers can solve their own problems and sees no need for sweeping farm legislation. Cattle and hog sectors stronger since 1999, wheat markets stabilize, corn belt improving, cotton output likely large amid drought challenges. East lags with low potato and hay prices and dairy difficulties.
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Washington
Retary Jardine
Coes Strug
Signs of Weakening Morale Among Riffian Forces in Morocco
Fez July 22 report notes French successes in Morocco have lifted morale among opposing troops. Abd-El-Krim supporters show signs of wavering as Beni Mesgilda tribes offer to submit to the sultan. French reinforcements swell, Naulin takes command near Azar, and an imminent offensive against Moors is anticipated.
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Fez
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Beni- Mesgilda
Fire destroys seven apartment buildings in Detroit
Fire swept the Gladstone Linwood residential area destroying seven apartment buildings and one residence, with losses estimated at 500000. Two hundred families were left homeless as flames hindered ride fire crews and access blocked by a crowd. No missing persons found after the explosion of a gasoline can in a basement under construction.
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Detroit
Mich
Gladstone-Linwood
Ury
Carneg ie Steel to Build Transfer Station in Baton Rouge
Carnegie Steel Company today exercised an option on eighty acres at Baton Rouge Louisiana to erect a steel transfer station. The plan calls for construction when the Orlo river is navigable year round, anticipated in four to five years. The facility will transfer steel from river to railroad.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Baton Rouge
Orlo River
Australian Welcome for United States Fleet at Melbourne
Melbourne hosts the U S Navy detachment with grand receptions in both Melbourne and Sydney. Officials, lord mayor messages, and newspaper editorials highlight the blood ties between America and Australia as parliaments pause for the visit. Thousands travel by train to Port Melbourne for the arrival and aerial displays amid mild weather and averted streetcar strikes.
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Melbourne
Sydney
N. S. Wales
Ple
America
Australia
Port Melbourne
Pope Pius Continues In Best Of Health
Rome date reports Pope Pius had been ill briefly but not seriously and would rest. Vatican officials later affirmed he remains in good health and is undisturbed by Holy Year duties, planning to read a fitness bulletin tomorrow.
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Rome
MD 22
Pius
Vatican
Professor J Golling Found Safe in Edinburgh
Professor Joseph Victor Collins of Stevens Point Wisconsin disappeared Monday while traveling by bus between his hotel and King's Cross Station. He was later found in Edinburgh awaiting the World Federation of Education Associations conference, with authorities unsure of how he reached there and in a dazed condition.
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London
Joseph Victor Collins
Steven's Point
Wis
King’s Cross
Edinburgh
World Federation of Education Associations
Professor Collins
Associated Press
Profits disputed in Nickel Plate merger hearings
At the I C C hearing in Washington on July 22 prospective profits for Van Sweringen interests from the Nickel Plate merger were debated. O P Sweringen and H W Anderson presented cost and value figures for converted securities, leading to protest and a temporary record hold.
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van Sweringen
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. P. Sweringen
H. W. Anderson
Court to rule on phrase Disrespect for the Holy Bible
A federal suit led by Loren H. Wittner seeks judicial interpretation of the phrase Disrespect for the Holy Bible in a rider to the 1925 District of Columbia appropriation bill. The action targets District officials over salaries for school staff and tests the law’s reach into the evolution debate and classroom text books.
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Washington
Loren H. Wittner
District of Columbia
Publc
Frank White
United States
Frank W. Ballou
W. P. Hay
Department of Biology
Justice Gi
Tenn
B. H. Bolby
Wittner
Dayton
Ballau
Hay
G. W. Hunter
Washington High School
Ballou
Elijah
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Tennessee
Spe
Summers
Republican
House
Congress
Tura
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