John Lewis Aims to Beat Gompers for AFL Presidency
Denver June 21 John Lewis president of United Mine Workers announces candidacy for AFL presidency opposing Samuel Gompers. Gompers plans re election and urges convention to decide officers. Irish boycott split fuels debate as resolutions committee favors gentler sympathy for Irish republic recognition over boycott.
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Denver
Colo
John Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gow
Sam Evans
Frank P. Walsh
International Association of Machinists
Executive Council
International Federation of Trade Unions
European Labor Movement
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Railraad
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Fhe Car ‘Penters
Building Trades
Reloe
U. S
Frank Morrison
Reiivention
Woman Presides in House First Time in History
Washington June 21 In a historic moment Miss Alice Robertson Oklahoma the only woman in Congress presided over the House upon the request of President Harding and Secretary Hughes The chamber applauded as Speaker Gillett called Miss Robertson to the chair and announced the passage of a bill authorizing a United States Commission to Peru during the centennial celebration Her brief tenure kept order for about half an hour with no silences or disorder The event marked a rare orderly session under her watch for the century.
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Washington
American Congress
Mise Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Congress
House of Representatives
Harding
Hughes
United States
Peru
Republic
House
Gillett
Alice
Bank Messenger Robbed by Four Masked Bandits
Four masked automobile bandits robbed a bank messenger in Philadelphia seizing a bag containing about ten thousand dollars. Frederick Myers, a messenger for Mutual Trust, was held up as he operated near his route. The confrontation occurred on June 21, drawing police attention and an ongoing investigation.
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Philadelphia
Frederick Myers
Veterans Plan Meet Opens DAV Convention in Detroit
Sightless hero Rabbi Michel Aaronson and student will open the first annual Disabled American Veterans of World War I convention in Detroit June 27. Aaronson, chaplain, will give the invocation as Gov Groesbeck and Detroit Mayor Covington welcome delegates the next day.
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Detroit
Mich
Michel Aaronson
Hebrew Union College, Cinctonati
Disabled American Veteraty
Rabbi Aaronson
147Th Infantry
Moothineon
Argonne
Robert S. Marx
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
Groesbeck
Michigan
Cov Zing
France
Republic of France
Pershing
Belle Isle
United French Society of Detroit
Ter Lankin
Federal
Horde For
Lankin
Threats Against House Rules Advocates Spark Fallout
Washington reports alleged threats by prohibition supporters to defeat House Rules members over the Volstead beer bill. Representative Campbell condemned such tactics as unkind and dangerous, while Volstead and Wheeler denied involvement. The committee postponed a decision on a special rule to speed beer bill consideration.
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Washington
House
Chattlnin Campbell
Voomarizer
Iil
Volstead
Wayne B. Wheeler
AnthSulouny League
Campbell
Amn
Wolstead
Royal procession guards line London for Ulster visit
Atore dyin 11,000 British soldiers, sailors and detectives will line the streets as George V and Queen Mary enter the Ulster capital for the opening of the northern parliament. Thirteen battleships will escort the royal yacht from Holyhead tonight with extraordinary precautions to prevent any political demonstrations during the procession to the parliament building. No roof occupancy allowed along the route and saloons to be closed by 6:30 Wednesday night.
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London
Atore
Belefast
George V
Queen Maury
Ulster
Victorian
Albert
Holyhead
Parliament Building
Norway Faces Widespread Drunkenness and Smuggling
Official statistics show 23,705 arrests for drunkenness and 34,550 for other intoxicant linked offenses in Norway last year. Coastline and fjords encourage smuggling, with many smugglers armed and ready to resist interference by customs officers, including reports of former German naval officers involved.
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Christiania
Norway
Tne
Excell Estate Bequeaths 320000 Value To Widow
Chicago June 21 Excell estate leaves 275000 dollars in personal property and 45000 dollars in real estate to Mrs Holwins Excell 4326 Oakenwald avenue. The will names Mrs Excell as executrix and notes the late husband was a well known journalist.
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Chicago
Regulators Delay Beers Bill Amid Political Rhetoric
Wayne Wheeler and Rev Dinwiddie blame delays on political maneuvers as President Mellon signals new beer rules. Treasury officials push to publish regulations within days, while lawmakers warn of possible defeat for Prohibition measures.
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Wayne Wheeler
E. C. Dinwiddle
Velstead
Reds Steal 3 U.S. Ships at Sea Allegedly
Washington reports a mystery fate of the sea as government agents say Bolshevist crews may have seized three U.S. cargo steamers at sea and sailed them toward Soviet ports. One vessel identified is the 5,300 ton Hewitt, which vanished two months ago from Sabine Texas bound for Boston with sulphur.
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Washington
Soviet
Russia
Hewitt
Sabine
Tex
Boston
Two Drown in Serpent Lake Near Crosby Minnesota
Two men Joseph Coughlin a banker and Harry Cedergren a school teacher drowned when a boat carrying four people capsized on Serpent Lake near Crosby Minnesota. The incident occurred in June and momentum points to drowning as the cause.
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Minnesota Lake
Crosby, Minn
Joseph Coughlin
Harry Cedergren
Serpent Lake
Two Beloit Children Drown in Turtle Creek Incident
In Beloit Wisconsin on July 21, the son and daughter of A. Abright drowned while wading in Turtle Creek. The tragedy prompted authorities to investigate conditions at the water’s edge and remind residents to exercise caution near streams following the accident.
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Beloit
Wis
A. ‘Abright
Deadlock Breaks Over Army Bill Amid Reduction Talk
Washington debates the army appropriation bill with aims to cut enlistments from 220000 to around 150000. Senate leaders back reduction while Weeks warns urgent action. Philippine debt limits rise to 8.5 million dollars as a quick financial fix is sought.
Yesterday's Games and National League Standings
Unclear results show Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia and St. Louis hosting Chicago after a list of mixed scores. American League notes Washington and New York results with Boston and other teams, incomplete details.
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Hesule
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chyengo
St. Louis
Washington
Shiluduiptala
New York
Boston
Qihera
St. Louie
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Maxton lv Betyolt
Padugoi
Back to Farm Says Davis
Washington reports Secretary of Labor Davis asserts that with thousands unemployed in cities and towns farmers are asking in vain for help to harvest crops. He recalls his father and himself working on farms during the 1930s panic to obtain provisions and says farm work is better than penury while industry resumes.
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Washington
Chivis
Davis
Re election for De Valera in Sinn Fein government
New York June 21 Eamonn De Valera has been reelected president of the Irish republic announced by his secretary Marty Be land Also stated that Senn O Callaghan former envoy to Paris had been elected Speaker of daileirreann the legislative body of the Sinn Fein government O Callaghan is president of the Gaelic league and aligns with the moderate Sinn Fein wing.
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New York
Eamonn de Valera
Marty Beland
Senn (Ames) O'Ceallaigh
Paris
Daileirreann
Sinn Fein
O'Callaghan
Gaelic League
Boone Student Drowns While Swimming in Des Moines River
Theodore Pollard, 19, a Boone high school student, drowned in the Des Moines River during a swim. The incident occurred on a June day in Boone, Iowa.
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Boone
Iowa
Theodore Pollard
Whs
Des Moines
British Premiers Meet in London on Pacifist Disarmament
London reports Premier discusses cooperation with the United States as a cardinal principle, gratitude to Japan, and aims to secure empire security through Anglo-American alliance. He stresses avoiding civilizational clashes, a shared open door, and joint work with Washington as a basis for future policy and the Far East balance.
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London
Dune
Stames
Great Britain
George
Sinesten
Gannilon
Armanenis
Contin
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Seth
Tivastres
Woot
AL Debio
Prine Suifers
Ple Qwaelal
United States
Libs George
Tynan
Witherington
Washington
Japan
Hirdathi
Memor Wian
Owelle
Ted
No scaling of rail rates on coal shipments
Washington June 21 Secretary of Commerce Hoover said no lowering of freight charges on coal will be expected soon. The department studies merchant marine needs with the Shipping Board to identify the most vital elements for American trade. Hoover insists keeping American shipping active is essential for a healthy foreign trade outlook.
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Washington
Secretary of
Commerce Treaver
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Shipping Board
Apierican Trie
America
Sloover
Insanity Wave Follows War Rise Warns Doctor Lee
Washington report states insanity increased after World War I as Dr J M Lee of Rochester Indiana told the American Institute of Homeopathy annual convention that modern living habits and constant worry disrupt mental balance and general nervous systems.
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Washington
J. M. Lee
Rochester
American Institute of Homeopathty
Leewald
Means big crop on road to wealth in Western Canada
An advertisement text reports optimistic notes from Western Canada about wheat seeding nearing completion and favorable soil conditions. It highlights government land certificates, low railway rates, and profitable fodder crops like oats, barley, corn, and silos boosting farm wealth, with extensive notes on regional farming prospects.
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Canada
Teter Urat
Canara
Ring
Che
Ehiely
Atfaltia
Elaver
Wester Camas
Manioba Afone
Alberta
Comic Scene Fallout At High School Play
A Chicago Tribune reminiscence recalls a high school production where a costume mishap caused the curtain to crash onto a performer. The narrator, wearing a toga with a rough stage entrance, was bumped on the head yet preserved dignity and completed the scene as the audience settled.
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Shulus Cosar
Chicago Trine
They Begin Early Now
A London Tit-Bits note recalls a playful scene where a young boy visiting his sister’s newborn baby focuses on the basket’s trinkets. He discovers a powderpost and, with a surprised look, asks if the baby is old enough for such a thing, highlighting a moment of humorous innocence.
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Land
London
The Animal Tent Joke Exchange at the Fair
A humorous exchange at the animal tent features a parent asking if their child enjoyed the exhibit and another quipping that the giraffe received a neck wash, reflecting lighthearted fair banter between attendees.
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Mellon
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Meade
Teyte
Weeks
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