Military Tribunal to Probe Illinois Mine War
Springfield, Ill. June 23 A five officer Illinois National Guard court of inquiry was ordered to Herrin after Governor Small authorized. Adjutant General Black said conditions were quiet and guardsmen may return home tonight. The court will investigate the mine war and fatalities amid conflicting accounts from union officials and state authorities.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois National Guard
Herrin
Black
Governor Small
Olé
Samuel Hunter
State Adjutant General's Office
Hunter
Sherif Thorton
Willis
Southern Illinois Coal Company
Hav
Government pressure to end coal strike after Herrin massacre
After the Herrin massacre, President Harding and Secretary Davis urged immediate government action to end the coal strike. Labor and operators differ on conference scope, with unions seeking broad participation and operators pushing district focused talks. The Labor Department will push for a joint conference and a wage scale plan while awaiting both sides to agree on a meeting place.
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Washington
Herrin
Harding
Davis
Department of Labor
Aay
Feld
Jane Net
Department of Labay
Elne
Faints In Court During Kerr Extradition Hearing
In a Connecticut court, Mary Kerr fainted in the hall after arguments by Kerr's counsel in habeas corpus proceedings to block extradition to New York. The case concerns Kerr, now remarried, accused by his first wife of abandoning their children. he previously sent support money. Judge J Moss Iyes presided as the hearing unfolded in the common pleas court.
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Mary Kerr
Alexander Kerr
New York State
Hiis
J. Moss Lyes
Court of Common Pleas
Jerisina
Kerr
Nevada
Arthur M. Comiley
Connecticut
BuMssresa
Lake
Comley
Yale Varsity 6 Varsity Crew Defeats Harvard Easily
Yale varsity six defeated Harvard by nearly three boat lengths in New London racing 31 minutes 53 seconds to 22 minutes 6 seconds. Yale boat, coached by Cordertys, led from early heats and stretched gap to final two lengths. Harvard surged briefly but Yale answered with deeper stroke and steady pace, finishing with strong open-water advantage as whistles sounded.
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New London
AsSociated Press
Yrleyansity
Harvard
New Haven
George
Jim Corderty
Crimson
Yale
Yate
Hera
Cambridge
Vela
Bartlett's Cove
Concurrence on Army Size Set by Congress
Washington June 23 The House approved the Senate version of the army plan. It calls for 25 000 enlisted men and 23 000 officers in the regular force. It also anticipates a large officer reduction by January 1 next year and outlines civilian naval reserve training for 3 900 men and 19 000 officers subject to exemptions.
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Washington
House
Senate
War Department
Roosevelt
Tha ‘House
Uard
Yale Freshman Oarsman Injured Diving in Thames
William T. Blasell of Farmington Conn a Yale freshmen rower was severely injured diving into the Thames from Crete The shallow water and a possible object on the bottom caused a deep cut near the heart He was taken to Lawrence Memorial hospital and Dr Wiliera F Verdi of New Haven was summoned
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New London
wWilliam T. Blasell
Farmington
Judge Light of Norwalk rules out governor bid
Judge John H. Light of Norwalk said in an interview he has not sought the Republican nomination for Governor of Connecticut. He has been approached by friends to run but stated he does not fear the campaign and does not seek the office.
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Judge Light
Norwalk
Connecticut
John 1 H. Light
Light
Upht
Gonnectigur
Omle
Opper
Wilson Slayers Arraigned and Cabinet Confer
Dublin reports the shooting of Sir Henry Wilson but officials deny Republican or IR A blame. Lloyd George leads a long London cabinet and Scotland Yard meeting to decide steps for justice. Judge Light says he may accept governor nomination if trusted to serve independently. others urge a bid, but he declines.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Sir Henry Wilson
Irish Republican Army
London
Lloyd-George
Cabinet
Scotland Yard
Henry Hughes Wilson
Must Keep Traditions Alive by VFW Convention Address
Judge Frank L Wilder urged VFW members to preserve American traditions amid new forces he described as unpatriotic. The three day Connecticut VFW convention opened with about 400 attendees at Park Theatre.
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Frank L. Wilder
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Park Theatre
Connecticut
Teast
Germany
Coblenz
Coblnnz
Romaint
John Cornel
Bob
Cornell
Wilder
Cabinet Agrees to Evacuate Siberia in Japan Policy
TOKIO June 23. The Japanese cabinet decided that Japan shall evacuate Siberia and referred the decision to the Imperial diplomatic council. The move reaffirmes Japan’s policy there and the evacuation date will be fixed after tomorrow’s council review.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Siberia
Imperial Diplomatic Council
Diplomatic Advisory Council
Missing Stratford youth returns home after two year mystery
John Kenneth Moore, missing since November 17, 1920 while walking home from Bridgeport High School, is found on a New York farm with his benefactor. Accompanied by his father George Moore of Stratford and police, Moore expresses relief at the reunion. Details reveal a man posing as Moore named “John Long” led to a long chase before Moore’s return.
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John Kenneth Moore
Bridgeport High School
New York
Long
George Moore
Stratford
Joh Kennett Moore
Michael Arnofsky
Bridgeport
Ait
Strattera
Moore
King Street
Oravel
Walkill
N. Y
van Cortlandt
John Long
Barhardt Electrical Company
Pine Street
Belogs
Severa
Newburgh
Tys
George Drummond
Montreat
Canada
Mystery Towboat Brought to Bridgeport on Federal Order
A mysterious towboat, alleged to transport contraband liquor, was brought to Bridgeport under federal orders. Officials waited for hours as the vessel was moved from New York to Bridgeport, awaiting a judge’s decision on the entry of contraband. Deputy collectors from Bridgeport and New London coordinated the seizure, with officials denying liquor aboard while reports suggested hidden cargo.
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Willam Bickel
Bridgeport Barror
Edward Smith
United States
Connecticut
High
I. L. B. Shisholm
Bridgeport
James L. McGovern
Customs Office
Wall Street
Watece A. Smith
Seplurata Wighla
Cada
New London
Chisholm
Nay London
Jeremiah Dujon
Mysterious Porgy Real Blackmailer in Westchester
June 23 report from White Plains details a clandestine affair network linked to Walter Ward and a woman known as Perry. Authorities will withhold Perry’s identity. private detectives seek her. The tale traces Ward’s blackmail scheme, payouts, and a deadly incident, with DA Weeks and Sheriff Warner holding undisclosed information.
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White Plains
N. W
Walter
Ward
Oa Gin
Perry
Westchester
Guthort— Thes
Persy
New York
Tad
Clare
Ance Peters
Hho
Floreda
Palm Bech
Man of Means
Upitieg
Weeks
Sheri Warner
Peters
Thousands believed slain in Chinese mutiny report
Shangal June 24 AP reports estimates place the death toll around four thousand across Ididotn Taihe Wanan and Lungchuan as mutiny and destruction hit several cities. Foreigners largely spared but much property including Christian missions damaged. Fate of the Catholic Sousbrist Mission under Father Delentils at Taiho unsettled with 600 converts said to shelter within.
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Shangal
Associated Press
Ididotn
Taihe
Wanan
Lungchuan
Theas
Father Delentils
Taiho
Saege
Gompers Opposes Resolution On Soviet Recognition
Cincinnati June 22 Samuels Gompers opposed a proposal urging government recognition of Soviet Russia at the American Federation of Labor convention. It marked the first time he openly aligned with one side in a delegate dispute amid strong sentiment in favor of the Soviets. After his denunciation the convention recessed and set a vote for tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Samuels Gompers
Bat Poday Transfar
Gompers
Coalcrusher kills New Haven railroad worker in Cos. Cole
Greenwich June 23 Copied text reports a New York New Haven and Hartford railroad power house employee Critodl Emetric of Cos Cole killed today while cavieit in coal cugher machinery. The accident occurred at the Cos Cole facility as the coal crusher operated.
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Greenwich
Critodl
Emetric
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Cos
Cole
Cugher
Bridgeport Products Week Brings Merchants Public Together
Bridgeport marks the first Products Week with wide merchant support and strong turnout. Local firms American Hardware Howland Drug D M Read and others showcased products in show windows, some in finished form others in process. The event, aided by the Retail Board and Manufacturers Association, drew praise though weather hindered parts of the week. A chamber questionnaire will gauge success and inform plans for a possible annual observance.
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Bridgeport
Bridgepot
Shawn
Wien
Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers Association
Samuel Parries August M. Englehard
M. Head Company
Architald
American” Hardware Company
Howland Dr. Goods Company
D. M. Read Company
George B. Clark Company
Hadley Furniture Company
Melgi Company
G. W. Pairchild Company
Button Olephant Company
Hawle
Zaratware Company
Rockyyeil Compppany
Canfeld Rubber Company
Post and Lester Company
Smith-Aturray Company
W. P. Hindle Drug Stores
Jacob Arnol
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