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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

2

Board Extends 12 Percent Rail Wage Cut to Most Lines

Chicago June 28 The United States railroad labor board extended the 12 per cent wage reduction to practically every large railroad in the country adding 210 roads to the original 104. The move aims to realize an estimated 400 million dollar annual savings by July 1 and includes employees on roads previously not in the first schedule.

Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board United States Railroad Isbor Board Apple Labor Board Inter Chetr Falheny

Stabs Husband to Death in Chicago Home

Kajmer Balough aged 38 was found dead on the kitchen floor at 9430 Burnside Avenue after being stabbed three times with a butcher knife. His wife lay unconscious nearby, claiming he attacked her first, as three children witnessed the struggle. The injured wife was unable to be questioned due to her condition.

Chicago Kajmer Balough Burnside Avenue Mra. Talough

Air giant in long flight from Los Angeles to El Paso

Aviators David Navigind and Erle Springer of Los Angeles left Muret field Riverside at 6 8 a.m. in a transcontinental nonstop attempt. They landed at Fort Bliss aviation field El Paso at 3 45 p.m. after engine trouble shortened the flight.

el Paso Tex David R. Navigind Erle Springer Los Angeles Muret Field Riverside Gal Fort Bliss Aviation Field

Disabled Veterans Demand Control Of Relief Funds

Hundreds of veterans gathered for the first annual National Disabled Soldiers League convention in Washington urging relief funds be managed by disabled veterans themselves. Key figures included retiring national commander George Galev and Senator David Walsh who warned current spending wastes millions. The group planned to present hundreds of claims to the government bureaus during the week seeking rapid adjustments.

Washington Goldier Relief National Disabled Soldiers League Central High School George J. Galev Elvetson David J. Walsh Massachusetts Hais Gillian

Filipinos Split on Freedom Stance in Albay Visit

June 28 report from Tayuibas. Vicente Salumbidus, a Filipino veteran of the American forces in France, says Filipinos want independence immediately and are ready to fight for it. Maj. Leonard Wool objects to calling Filipinos slaves as insulting to the people.

Admiral McGruder may face reprimand over Paris speech

Washington reports Rear Admiral Thomas B. McGruder, U S naval attache in Paris, could be publicly reprimanded if L Hommile Libre accurately quoted him. Navy officials indicate Secretary Denby doubts the quote, noting the admiral did not say the line about the United States aiding France if attacked.

Washington Thomas 2B. McGruter United States Paris L'Homme Libre Navy Department Denby McGruder France

Anti Beer Bill Passes House After Bitter Debate

Washington dine 28 The anti beer bill prohibiting beer as medicine and restricting distilled liquor use passed the house 250 to 93. It now goes to the senate after four hours of sharp debate. Prohibitionists faulted leaders for blocking supplementary enforcement while opponents argued against minority rule by Congress.

Washington House Senate Congress

British coal strike ends with provisional agreement

London reports a provisional agreement between striking coal miners and mine owners to end a three month stoppage. The men are expected to resume work next week.

London

Shop Craftsmen Reject Pay Cut in Rail Labor Vote

Chicago June 28 shop crafts employees on major rail lines voted 325000 against a wage reduction and 48000 in favor. The plan would cut from 85c to 65c per hour. Remainder of workers handed the proposal to a committee for review while fear of a possible nationwide rail strike grew among leaders.

Chicago United States B. M. Jewell Allway Employees” Division American Federation of Labor Labor Board Celerks Jewell Tienp Mfe

Lightning Strikes Navy Radio Station in Arlington

A severe lightning strike damaged the big navy radio station at Arlington near Washington on June 28, seriously impairing operations. Navy officials said the plant would be out of commission for several days, with full extent of the damage not yet determined.

U. S Washington Navy Arlington Navy Department

Greeks Defeat Turks In Asia Minor Clash News

Greek forces recaptured Tema on the Sea of Marmara from the Turks amid day and night bombardment. Thousands of refugees pour in as Greek troops report heavy losses for the Turkish side and Greece rejects mediator offers while signaling readiness for allied talks on concrete terms.

Constantingply Tema Marnura Eek Porte Athens Nico +demia Greece France Great Britain Italy Asia Minor Alles

Yesterday's Games Monday's Results National League

In the National League Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 10 to 2. Brooklyn and Boston were noted with a 2. Philadelphia beat New York 12 to 8. Cincinnati won 4 to 2 over St. Louis. In the American League Cleveland edged St. Louis 4 to 2 and Boston and Philadelphia each scored 6. No other games were scheduled.

Pitaburghy Chicago Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland St. Louis Philadelpha

Minnesota Steel plant at Gary to close today

The Minnesota Steel company announced its Gary steel plant in Duluth will shut down today. Of 1,700 workers, 900 will lose their jobs, while the firm’s new construction program will create 1,500 positions elsewhere.

Duluth, Minn Minnesota Steel Company Lakes Gary Duluth

Baptists to Meet in Seattle and Des Moines on July 28

The Northern Baptists convention announced Seattle and Des Moines will host gatherings on July 28. Seattle was chosen as the next meeting place, with the 1922 convention scheduled in Des Moines.

Seattle Des Moines Northern Baptists Convention

Referee Bars Key Testimony in Stillman Divorce Case

In New York a major ruling by Referee J Gleason at Poughkeepsie excludes Dr Hugh L Russell testimony and letters by Beauvais in Mrs James A Stillman case. The ruling removes portions of Stillman evidence, including parentage claims for Guy Stillman Biricken and related letters, potentially widening the banker’s evidentiary gaps. Doctor Mussell’s testimony as treating physician was limited by privilege objections and then admitted with reservation.

New York James A. Stillman J. Gleason Poughkeepsie Hugh L. Russell Buffalo Fred K. Beauvals Stillman Guy Stillman Biricken Buether Beauvais Doctor Mussell Pouglkeepsle

Baptists Name Woman Head at Northern Convention

Mrs Helen Tarrett Montgomery of Rochester New York was elected president of the Northern Baptist Convention on the first ballot receiving 930 of 1140 votes. The morning session approved delaying discussion on biennial meetings.

Helen Montgomery Rochester, N Des Moines Helen Tarrett Montgomery Rochester Betty

Legion Post Sends Best Wishes to Georges Carpentier

San Antonio Texas June 28 The Man Post No 2 of the American Legion today telegraphed best wishes to Georges Carpentier as a buddy in the world war in his fight with Jack Dempsey.

Legion Post Georges San Amonin Tex Hest Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey

Markets Review for Flour Potatoes and Live Stock

Market report shows prices for flour, soft and hard wheats, timothy, clover mixed, and butter. Livestock values list prime steers, cows, hogs and sheep with varied weights and prices. receipts noted for cattle calves and lambs.

Herry Culves Cholco Ught Ught Buffalo Jane

Peage in Erin Near at Hand Meeting Update

Report from Whitehall and Westminster on June 28 describes talks over a possible peace conference with Eamonn De Valera. Sinn Fein sentiment favors the move but De Valera delays comment until Dail Eireann consults. Downing Street awaits Irish reply as dominion premiers back a possible dialogue.

London Ireland Eamonn de Valera George de Valera Dall Eireann Sinn Fein Ftat White Hall Westminster Dublin Lkely Derins Tlk Bait Eireann Promer Lloyd Guarge Levef Downing Street Anneicin Bhy Stan Pennorgie Valera Dail Eireann Lloyd George Ste James Craig Ulster Premmier St. James Palace

National Chamber of Commerce backs disarmament via League of Nations

In Tokyo on June 23 the National Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging establishment of the League of Nations and strict armament limitation. It calls for Japan to seek a proper disarmament agreement with powers and to promote industry while safeguarding international peace. The resolution was to be cabled to the League and to foreign chambers of commerce.

Tokyo National Chamber of Camuerce League of E Nations Japan League of Nations

Edwards backs fight plan in Jersey City

Gov Edwards praised the planned Carpenter Demsey exhibition in Jersey City, saying efforts to block it would be futile. He pledged the event would be conducted strictly according to law and hinted at knowing more about potential opposition.

Jersey City N. J Gov_ faward Edwards Carpenter Dempsey 3D Howard Way Sant Tom

Italian Cabinet Resigns Amid Parliament Opposition

Rome June 28 Premier Glottti faces a cabinet downfall as ministers resign over opposition to government policy triggering a political shakeup with potential parliamentary reconsideration.

Italy Rome Henied Glotttti

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