World tensions spark warnings as Europe edges toward war
A roundup of Europe and Atlantic tensions reports Premier Lloyd George warning against new armies and war machines while France links an alleged Berlin plot against Poincare and Italy faces a looming cabinet crisis. US and allied actions include Bolster demands, labor fuel and transport policy, and a Bulgarian payment order.
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Lloyd George
Shopmen Strike Near Settlement in Rail Labor Talks
A country wide railway strike appears to be nearing settlement as railroad executives and union leaders prepare to ratify Harding backed terms in New York and Chicago. The deal is expected to yield on seniority but leave strikers with reduced pay and fewer seniority rights while national boards may be created. Most observers anticipate ratification despite minority objections and a long dispute over seniority.
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T. de Witt Cuyler
Bert Jewell
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States Will Control Fuel Distribution Plan
Washington reports that emergency coal distribution to consumers falls under state control except for railroad coal. Secretary Hoover, head of the federal coal distribution committee, says the federal role will cover interstate matters only. Governors will adopt plans in cooperation with the presidential committee to conserve coal and bunker ships only to the next port, with foreign ships bunkering abroad after August 1.
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Germany Faces Supreme Crisis as Bavaria Threatens Secession
Berlin reports Germany confronts a supreme crisis with a Bavarian secession threat. Government leaders say indemnity demands from France cannot be met, making rejection likely. France is expected to press for military occupation of the Ruhr despite opposition from Britain and Italy.
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Belfast Peace Broken by Outpost Attack
In Belfast a police outpost was struck injuring one constable and two attackers. Later a gang assaulted two draymen, fatally wounding one of them, raising fears of renewed violence.
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Detroit Bandits Steal $4000 Payroll
The construction firm constructing the new 5 million dollar Masonic temple in Detroit reported a theft of its entire $4000 payroll by three bandits.
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