Williamson county mine massacre shocks nation
United Press reports violence in Williamson County Illinois after a four day mine strike erupts into a massacre at the therm coal mine. guards withdraw after workers surrender then are slain as they attempt to escape woods. seventeen killed, many wounded, with no aid from local authorities.
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United Press
Larson
Casties
Wiliamson Commune
Thern Illinois Coal Company
Foridd
Sone
United Mine Workers Not Responsible for Herrin Incident
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, declares in a formal statement that the union bears no responsibility for the Herrin incident. The address from Cincinnati, Ohio, dated June 23, is issued through United Press.
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United Mine Workers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Herrin
John L. Lewis
Legal action nears to end coal strike in Indiana
Mine owners prepare to file an injunction suit in Federal court to restrain United Mine Workers officials and strikers from interfering with mine operations. The filing is expected in Indianapolis late today or tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Violence erupts in Clarksburg coal strike killing two
Violence broke out in a June 23 coal strike in Clarksburg as two hundred striking miners clashed with deputies and Hudson Coal Company employees. A street car carrying deputies was attacked and twenty two arrests were made.
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United Press
Clarksburg
Hudson Coal Company
Rio Grande Falling Flood Danger Believed Past
June 23 report from Laredo states the Rio Grande is falling steadily and flood danger is believed past. Flood losses are described as greatly exaggerated and limited to crops with no loss of life reported.
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Unitedress
Laredo
Rio Grande
Women Promised to Enforce Laws in Cokeville Council
In Cokeville Wyoming on June 22 three women voters elected as mayor and council to run local affairs. Ethele Stoner wife of a sheepgrower leads as mayor with Reita Roberts and Goldie Noblitt as council members both noted as W T U workers. They campaigned on law enforcement especially prohibition and vow to enforce existing laws rather than strict blue laws. Mrs Roberts is Cokeville’s first white child born resident and wife of Richard Roberts former mayor.
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United Press
Cokeville
Wyo
Ethele Stoner
Reita Roberts
Goldie Noblitt
Wyoming
Cokeville Worthe
Fem.ning
Stoner
Noblitt
Roberts
Richard Roberts
Silk Hos Offered at M C Spivy and Co
Excellent values in ladies Silk Hos announced by M C Spivy and Co. The dealer promotes quality hosiery with strong pricing for customers seeking stylish wear.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions tonight and tomorrow
The report indicates generally fair weather in the vicinity tonight and tomorrow with no precipitation expected and mild temperatures. No major hazards anticipated, and travel should be routine.
Meat prices cut by store. beef and pork cheaper
Cattle prices drop prompting sale as follows: Choice steak 20 cents per pound, fore shoulder steak 15 cents, plate rib roast 12 cents, standard rib roast 15 cents, rump roast 15 cents. All pork and sausage 20 cents. J. McElrath, phone 140.
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J. McElrath
Look These Prices Over in Staggered Cents
A compact price list shows a range of values such as .20, .10, .25, 28c, 75c, 85c, $1.10, 45c, 25c and 12c. The entries read like a shopper alert to compare small and large amounts across items.
First Texas Wheat Grading Good as Harvest Nears
The first car of Texas wheat arrived at Ft Worth from Central West Texas. It graded No 1 and tested 61.2 pounds per bushel, with Central and North Central Texas showing solid quality. Panhandle wheat also noted as very good, while some fields may not be harvested if profits are too low. Movement to market remains lighter than usual but expected to rise after this week.
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Worth
Texas
Ft Worth
Collins Grain Company
West Texas
Geo. J. Blewett
Worth Grain and Cotton Exchange
Plewett
Blewett
Notice of election candidate filing fees and meeting
The notice lists filing fees for various county and district offices with June 26 deadline and payment to R. T. Lipscomb secretary executive committee. It also advertises a Saturday June 24 meeting of the Fannin County Purebred Live Stock and Poultry Association at the court house with J. W. Evans addressing attendees.
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R. T. Lipscomb
Court House
J. W. Evans
Fannin Co
Ald Poultry Association
Market Report Spotlight on New York Cotton Prices
Open and close prices for New York cotton in July October December January and March contracts. Grain and wheat figures mix across months with implied daily prices. Local produce prices list corn hogs eggs hens and butter with retail notes. Market report from South Main Street.
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Chicago
Eeetepeoe
Kindergarten Exhibit Creditable at Bailey Hardware
The Free Kindergarten has an exhibit in the show window at Bailey Hardware Company that is attractive and creditable to the young children and their teachers. All work is by children under six with cutouts of fairy tales Eskimo villages rug weaving and sewing exhibits. It is worth seeing.
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Bailey Hardware Company
Fire at Broad Street residence causes minor damage
An alarm summoned the fire department to Charles Fletcher's Broad Street home. Flames burned a small hole in the roof but the fire was extinguished before arrival. damage described as nominal.
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Chas. Fletcher
Broad Street
Investigating If James O'Brien an American In London
An inquiry has started in London to determine if James O'Brien, said to be an American citizen, was among the assassins of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. Police report intensified Sinn Fein roundups as Parliament defeats a motion to adjourn 107 to 45 amid Irish policy tensions.
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United Press
London
James O'Brien
Sir Henry Wilson
Polie
Sinn Fein
Wilson
House of Commons
Lower meat prices may follow USDA investigation
Washington reports that lower meat prices may result from a Department of Agriculture inquiry into enforcing the packer and stockyards act. The investigation targets price practices and market regulation to benefit consumers.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Thankful note and local notices from W S and C W Bond
Thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of W T Bond. special thanks to his physician Dr Carleton. Signed W S Bond and C W Bond. Also a local ad from M C Spivy & Co offering attractive prices on cotton staples and Rogers Woodward & Roberts Co advertising pure honey at 1.35 per gallon.
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W. T. Bond
Dr. Carleton
W. S
C. W. Bond
M.C. Spivy & CO
Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co
Irish commander issues ultimatum to Lloyd George
Roy O Connzor, commander of the Irish Republican Army insurgents, reportedly told Lloyd George that British troops must evacuate Dublin within seventy two hours or military action would be taken. All British troops on leave were recalled to the barracks.
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Sy United Press
Dubin
Roy O'Connzor
Irish Republican Army
Lloyd George
Dublin
Neff Appears Before Travis County Grand Jury
Governor Neff appeared before the Travis County grand jury in Austin on June 22. No information was provided about the subject of the interrogation.
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Austin
Neff
Travis County Grand Jury
New York Stock Exchange Orders Probe into Mexican Petroleum
The New York Stock Exchange orders an inquiry into price fluctuations of Mexican petroleum shares after a sharp rise of fifty three points in recent days.
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N.Y. Stock Exchange
United Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Gompers Re-Elected President of AF of L
Cincinnati June 23 Samuel Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor without opposition. The entire administration slate was re elected.
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Gompers
A Ff
United Press Cincinnati
Sanve Gompers
American Federation of Suain
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