Idlewild Camp at Lake Champlain a 43 Year Old Cooperative
Idlewild in Kibby Point, Lake Champlain region near South Hero, Vermont, began when Grandpa Adsit and five companions settled land and built a five family camp. The group now runs meals at 40 cents each, with five owners including Clara Ferguson, Dr. Crandell, Rev. Metcalf, C. R. Palmer, and Adsit, maintaining harmony over 43 seasons.
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Idlewild
Lake Champlain
Grandpa Adsit
Burlington
Kibby Point
Grandpa
Isle of
South Hero
Frentt
Arthur Crandell
Taunton
Dennis
Boston
Joel H. Metcalf
Winchester
Crandell
Metcalf
C. R. Palmer
Providence
Adsit
Clara Ferguson
Mass
Lake Champlain District
Seven killed and twenty hurt in race rioting
National Guardsmen fought a violent night as mobs attacked the county jail seeking Maurice Mayes, a Black man accused of killing a white woman. More than a thousand attacked, with over twenty wounded and fears of renewed clashes despite 1200 guardsmen in the city.
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National
Maurice Mayes
National Guardsmen
Rioting Mob Attacks Knoxville Jail Prevents Capture
A mob of over a thousand whites besieged the Knoxville jail while guardsmen repelled the attack. A guard shot a wounded Black man during a search, and rioters ransacked the jail, freed 16 prisoners, and looted whiskey, guns, clothing, and records. Lieutenant James W. Payne and a private named Henderson were killed in clashes with armed Black residents.
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Knoxville
Mayes
Chattanooga
James W. Payne
Providence
Henderson
Kate
Police Union Divides Over AFL Affiliation Amid Planned Strike
A Parker House conference of Policemen's Union leaders, counsel, and City committee chief James J. Storrow failed to resolve whether officers should leave the AFL. Storrow pressed for withdrawal or risk resignations, while Vahey and others argued against breaking union ties. A strike vote is anticipated as authorities weigh Curtis orders and Rule 35.
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Ings
Policemen’s Union
American Federation of Labor
James J. Storrow
Citizens’ Committee
Parker House
Storrow
Curtis
James H. Vahey
John P. Feeney
Messrs
Phelan
Brock
Vahey
A. F. of L
Mr. Vahey
Fashion Show Bigger Than Ever in Boston
The season’s largest Style Show opens at Symphony Hall tomorrow, showcasing New England makers and U. S. designs. Fifty models display fitted bodices, ripple suits, and both American and French gowns, with fur coats and practical daywear highlighted for winter vogue.
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Boston
Symphony Hall
New England
Aerial Base Planned Across Water at Queenstown Ireland
An application to establish an air base across water was received by the Urban District Council of Queenstown. The plan envisages an air station to accommodate an airship carrying 150 passengers, with smaller craft for five passengers. Routes include Dublin Liverpool Manchester Denmark York Hull Norway and more.
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Queenstown
Ireland
United States
Maynlight
Dublin
Liverpool
Manchester
Denmark
York
Hull
Norway
President Will Call Conference of Labor for wage cost relief
The president praises organized labor for backing a government program to lower living costs via wage requests and production gains. He urges workers to move with the government toward a labor-capital conference to address wages and the cost of living.
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Conference of Labor
White House
Congress
Abbor
Union members face trial before commissioner over independ ent association
Vahey states union men appeared on trial before the commissioner and would be freed if the independent association breaks ties with the U. of L. The possibility of a general strike is raised, but officials say they do not like to discuss a strike. Peters could not be located to make a statement ahead of the Day parade.
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Vahey
A. F. of L
American Federation of Labor
Storrow
Mr. Storrow
Curtis
Associan
U. of L
Peters
Escape at House of Correction Highlighted
In a rare breakout two inmates fled the grounds this morning. Wright, serving nine months for a minor offense, eluded capture. Pratt, held for October court on Mann Act violation charges, remains at large.
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House of Correction
Wright
Pratt
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Virginia
Post
Camp Idlewild
Ruth Basendale
E. S. Adsit
Ruth
WAR Department
Office of Quartermaster General
S$ Property Office
Status Property Officer
Sens Tog Tong
Poi Y Bas
Caea
Analayx
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U. S
Irving
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Reconstruction
Lane
or _ beer
New York
Aste
Aator
Montgomery
Ala
Richard L. Johnson
United States Air Service
Edward Pepke
Pensacola
Andir
America
Ama & Collar OO
Troy
New York City
8Th Ave
Kline
Kirtret
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