Hit Operators for Mine Tieup in Favor of Strike
Washington April 4 Union coal miners in bituminous and anthracite fields quit work as John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers urged an impartial investigation into industry conditions. He blamed operators for the stoppage after a two year wage and work agreement expired and stated workers would resume only under a fresh negotiated settlement. He favored conference and joint industry representation over government intervention.
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Washington
Anton
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Hrouse Labor Committee
Can Uilysian
Cob
United Mine Workers
Uplon
Sronli
Mr. Lewis
Mine Workers of America
Beréement
Bond graft charged as officials ousted at Bureau of Engraving
Washington dispatch reports President Harding dismissed James L. Wilmett and 27 other Bureau of Engraving and Printing officials amid threats of publishing affidavits on alleged duplicate government bonds. DOJ had long been aware. Treasury ordered a bureau investigation with little action, forcing resignations and White House removal as Harding was unavailable.
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Washington
Harding
Jamey L. Wilmett
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington Times
Shirding
Thues
Department of Justice
Department of Justices
Treasury Department
James L. Wilneth
Bureau of Engraving
White Mouse
Bopob
Thirding
Uvey
Gsk
Defense Expert Claims Temporary Explosion of the Brain
In a trial defense argues that a temporary brain explosion could render a woman unconscious and amnestic for hours to a week, affecting her actions during the killing of Miss Olivia M. Stone at Ehis Bay Kin kale. Doctor Juilston testifies the condition could cause fatal outcomes and memory loss.
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New York
Eimse
Olivia M. 1
Stone
Ehis Bay Kinkale
Cincinnati
Annette ML Ruystun
Juilston
Thirteen Wives Man Confessed Embezzler Receives 14 Years
Isaiah Moore, described as having thirteen marriages, was sentenced in Indianapolis to two to fourteen years in the state reformatory on embezzlement charges, fined $1,000 plus costs and disfranchisement for five years. He also drew two to five years in the state prison for bigamy after allegedly obtaining over $2,700 from his spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoliss
Ind
Isaiah Moore
State Reformatory
Moore
Pollen
United States
Pallee
Chicago Girl Ruth Mercer Found Dead at Ocean View
The body of Ruth Mercer formerly Miss Ruth Janurin of Chicago was found on the beach near a cottage at Ocean View in Norfolk. Identified by Alice Wilson, a housemate, the circumstances remain unclear whether foul play or suicide occurred as the body appeared not to have been in the water long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ruth, Mercer
Ocean View
Aliee Wilson
Moore
Ruth Janurin
Chicago
Reds Nearing Vladivostok on Usuri Railway
Dispatches report Far Eastern republic forces advancing south along the Usuri railway toward Vladivostok, reaching Sprsskoye. Vladivostok troops, retreating into territory protected by Japan, are being harassed by Japanese forces in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Eastern Republic
Usuri
Tokyo
Apell
Vladivostok
Sprsskoye
Support Poincare Policy Backed by Chamber Vote
Paris April 4 The chamber of deputies after interpellation on the government foreign policy voted confidence in the Poincare ministry. The vote stood 484 to 18 with 78 abstentions or absent.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Failway Workers May Aid Miners
National Railway union considered aiding the 600 000 striking miners with a mutual resolution. About 200 mines closed and 8 200 mines reported shut, with 1 500 open shop shafts still operating. Talks in Chicago referenced John L. Lewis and possible reopenings in West Virginia. No formal action expected, but a conference for further aid discussed.
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Chicago
National Railway Union Disciass
Great Northern
Tale
Plaa
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Coaunion
West Virginia
Union
Fires devastate two Arkansas towns totaling $750000 loss
In Texarkana and Hope on April 4 fires swept through the area. The Alice theater valued at $400000 was destroyed and other buildings burned, with total losses exceeding $500000. Pine Bluff’s Arkansas Short Leaf Lumber mill suffered a blaze causing $200000 to $250000 in damage.
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Hope, Ark
Pine Bluff
Ytesarkana
Ark
Hope
Alice
Arkansas Short Leaf Lumber Copony
Gunmen Fire on Miners in West Virginia Strike
Report from Royal Raleigh county describes a drive-by shooting at miners fleeing across the New River side of Fayette. Bullets sprayed clothing but no injuries occurred amid the coal field unrest. Separate notice records Pioneer Miller Dies at 98 and Spencer M. L. Carter, pioneer flour miller, dies aged 96 in Hundhal Missouri.
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Beckley
W. Va
West Virginia
Royal
Raleigh
Fayette
New River
Hundhal
Spencer ML. Carter
Mississippi Valley
Hold Up Bonus Bill Sidetracked In Senate Report Next Week
Washington April 1 The sellers bonus bill was sidetracked as the finance committee postponed reporting the permanent tariff measure until next week Senator McCumler chairman and members had hoped to clear the tax bill soon Public hearings are demanded by Senators Singer Frelinghuysen and others who support the sales tax plan urging full public explanation before the measure is advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Tinahee
Pei
McCumler
Singer
Utah
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Finance Committee
Deacon Unmasks Ku Kluxer at Texas Church
A Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Dealson confronted a Ku Klux Klansman, ripping off his mask during a visit by Klan members. The Klansman fled as others quieted the scene. a man in the audience struck the deacon. The masked visitors included about fifty robed figures and the Denison business man among them. Talks on morality were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dealson
Tex
First Baptist Church
Denison
United States Declines U N White Slave Pact
Secretary Hughes informs League of Nations secretary that the United States cannot join the convention due to conflicts with state police regulations. He notes bipartisan support for the goal and that Congress has passed laws toward the same end.
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United States Natives League
Geneva
United States
League of Nations
Hughes
League
Congress
Treasury reports debt cut in March
The treasury announced a $34,000,000 decrease in the public debt for March. On March 31 the debt stood at $24,144,018,453, down from $29,488,044,331 on December 31, 1921, and compared with $29,? on February 28, 1922.
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Washington
Treasury
Burr Found Dead in Automobile In Champaign
E M Burr president of Burr company and prominent pioneer in this section was found dead of heart failure in his automobile in Champaign Illinois on April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
E. M. Burr
Burr Company
Commons Backs Lloyd George Aims At Genoa Conference
London April 4 the commons backed Premier Lloyd George by 1879 to 1844 in support of his Genoa conference plan. He outlined conditions for recognizing the Soviet government including debt recognition, arms reduction, non aggression, port access, and general recognition with a probationary period. He warned against revising Versailles and urged immediate steps to restore European trade regardless of postwar issues.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Genoa
Russia
Ty Tabor
Labor
Iusta
Lield George
Britain
Europe
Pitt
Germany
Yemier
France
England
Governor General Wood’s Son Weds in Manila Palace
Miss Katherine Thompson of Wilmington Del. and Second Lieutenant Geborne Wood, son of Governor General Leonard Wood, married at the Malacanang palace. The couple planned a month in China and Japan before returning to Manila where he would resume his post as an aide.
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Katherine Thompson
Wilmington
Del
Manila
Manin
Geborne Wood
Leonard Wood
Maaticonan Palace
Womi
Shanghuai
China
Japan
Yeggs Net $10,000 From Des Moines Store Vault
Two masked bandits overpowered night watchmen and blew the Mundelbaum store vault to escape with $10,000 in currency. The incident occurred in Des Moines Iowa on March 4. Separate notes mention approvals of 100 advances for agricultural and live stock purposes totaling $2,04,000 by the Wer Finance Corporation.
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Des Moines
Blow Safe
Mundelbaum
Washington
Wer Finance Corporation
Mrs Emma Gunter Praises Dr Pierce Medicines
In Decatur Mrs Emma Gunter reports benefits from Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She says the remedies aided a chronic bronchial cough and general debility, praising the tonics and recommending them via local druggists. She provides an address and invites free medical advice from Dr Pierce.
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Emma Gunter Decatur
Varias
de. Vierce
Relic of Prehistoric Race Near Glastonbury Unearthed
A New York Herald report describes a prehistoric lake village near Glastonbury England with mound huts raised above water. Finds include a pess-ive loom frame, amber bone needles, glass beads, and a clay mound of 800 tons dug from surrounding hills by boat.
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England
Ghistonbury
New York
Ierald
Atay
Polish New Shoes With Raw Potato Rub
Use a potato cut or mashed to rub brown shoes before polishing. The method makes cleaning easier and helps the shoe achieve a good shine. An old home care tip emphasizes simple starch and moisture to condition leather and brighten appearance.
Questioning Advice Reveals Regret Over Past Guidance
A fragmented remark reflects someone doubting past guidance and suggesting turning to an expert. The speaker recalls a missed opportunity for proper professional input and analyzes the lack of suitable advice at the time.
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Gureau
White House
Indianapolis
Ruth Danarin
Virginia Beach
Failway
Newunion
Ku-Kluxer
Texas
U. K
Commons
Yeggs
Lake Village
Glistonbury
Cole
J. W. Cola Ca
Rockford
Halland
Bsc
Bex
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