Two Killed as West Virginia Strike Turns Violent
A mob attacked an interurban car carrying nonunion miners and Hudson Coal officials near Clarksburg, killing two and injuring deputy sheriffs and others. In Fairmont a 400 strong crowd marched toward North Fairmont's coal mines, later stopping near Norwood. Harrison County officials authorized up to 1,040 deputies to preserve order amid the strike.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Hudson Coal Company
Alty
Lewis
Reynoldsville
Fairmont
Monongahela River
North Fainmont
Norwood
Montana
Harrison County Court
Eogel Young
Dempsey Must Accept Will’s Challenge Within Weeks
New York officials set July 10 as the deadline for heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey to accept or decline Harry Wills’s challenge. If he does not respond by then, his title will be declared open in New York. Acceptance would not block other scheduled bouts.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
New Orleans
Dempsey
Wills
Commission
Noted Author Is Late Convert To Cause of Drys
New York dated June 3 Arthur Conan Doyle author sails to England on the Adriatic in a convert to prohibition. He declares he will work to bring prohibition to his homeland though he must forego public duties due to his psychic investigations. He says there is little drinking today and if you want liquor you must seek it.
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New York
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
England
Adriatic
Fourth of July Fete at the Fairgrounds Set by Casper Merchants
Big casper Fourth of July celebration at Natrona county fairgrounds begins 9 30 a m with a 60 yard dash and other events. prizes include fishing poles shoes and neckties donated by local businesses with free admission for children and fireworks to close the program. prominent Republicans attend and John W. Hay of Rock Springs speaks on business administration under Governor Harting.
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Employer
Athletic Association
Casper
Natrona County Fairgrounds
Tripenny Drug Company
Scond
Wyoming Theater
Campbell-Johnson Company
Electric Grill
Natrona Power Company
Golden Rule
Shikany
Drodie Rubber Company
Natrona Shoe Repair Shop
America Theater
John W. Hay
Rock Springs
Harting
Manztanine
Fallen
Wyoming
Hay
Mib Nean Club
United States
McKinley
Phillies Top Boston 10 to 9 in 10 Inning Home Run Show
June 73 in Philadelphia saw six home runs in a National League clash. Fletcher and Williams each hit one for the Phillies while Walker and Lee added others, as Boston’s Boeckel also connected. The Phillies won 10 to 9 in ten innings.
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Philadelphia
Walker
Lee
Wiliams
Fletcher
Phillies
Boeckel
Boston
National League Scores Across Stadiums
In Philadelphia Boston takes a 6 to 9 loss after a nine inning battle with 14 hits. New York doubles up a 9 to 12 game with 16 hits as they overcome. Pittsburgh edges Cincinnati 6 to 5 after a late rally. St Louis game details incomplete with missing lines and pitchers.
American League Scores From Chicago Detroit and Washington
Baseball box scores show RK I E Cleveland at Chicago with 001002 and Detroit at St Louis 208100. Detroit 3100%2 x x. Batteries Baynes Kolp Collins Oldham Bassler at Chicago. Washington 0000 rc x z versus Kansas City ME with Hormach Johnson Picinich.
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Chicago
RK. I. E
Cleveland
Detroit
KR. i. E
St Lois
Baynes, Kolp and Collins
Oldham and
Bassler
Washington
Hormach Johnson and
Picinich
County Appeals for Aid Amid Mine War Probe
Reports from Herrin and Williamson County describe a deadly mine war following non union strikebreakers. Gov. Len Small ordered investigations as Coroner MeGewan and State’s Attorney Duty push for formal inquest and a grand jury. Officials blame coal operators and local authorities while warnings of further violence surface from Chicago to Washington.
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Waukegan
Associated Press
Len Small
Samuel N. Hunter
Herrin
Williamson County
Hunter
Black
Williamson
Associated Prean
MeGewan
de Louis L. Duty
Bipalt
Duty
Willamson
St. Louis
Trwoe
Bloody Williamson county violence fuels mine attack turmoil
Reports from Herrin and neighboring towns describe a brutal attack on miners and strikebreakers at Lester and other mines. Death toll ranges from 24 to 44 with many bodies uncounted, some dragged from ponds or found in woods. Witnesses recount arson looting and indiscriminate shooting as authorities weigh possible grand jury action.
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Bey
C. K. Mewell
McDowell
Herrin
Aasenciatad Pree
Williamson
Lester
McCown
Frank Farrington
Carbondale
Williamson County
Young Wife Shoots Self as Husband Held for Probe
In Cheyenne Wyoming authorities report the death of Mrs Grace Dennis in her apartment at 153 North Durbin street after she shot herself with a 32 automatic. Everett Dennis her husband is in custody pending coroner’s inquest and possible charges.
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Grace Dennis
North Durbin Street
Everett Dennis
Northwestern Railway
Self
Dennis
Hin
American Legion
Thureday
Dennie
Annd
Unidernheritt Beldel
Mer
Denia
Hearing On Yard Charges Delayed To July
Secretary Wallace announced postponement of hearings on livestock yard charges at three sites. Hearings will be held in Chicago on July 6, Peoria on July 6, and South Omaha on July 19. The complaints allege unjust and discriminatory yardage and weighing fees alongside regular charges.
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Washington
Chicago
Peoria
South Omaha
Three Places
Wallace
Theatonk
Harding's Absence Dampens Frontier Days Hopes
Cheyenne Wyoming residents express disappointment that President Harding cannot leave Washington this summer, dampening plans for his attendance at the Frontier Days celebration scheduled for July 26 27 and 28.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Harding
Washington
Rapid Rise In Mexican Pete To Be Probed
Investigation into the rapid stock boom of Mexican Pete follows rumors of unusual trades and rumors of large sums moving through the flowmetal district as the exchange seeks a report from all members.
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Exchange
Greshock
Gompers Re elected as Labor Leader in AFL Vote
Portland Oregon won the bid to host the next American Federation of Labor convention in October 1923 after a local ballot conducted without opposition. Jacob Victor of the barbers union was reelected president, with Thomas Vin Lorty of Washington named to oppose him. Frank Morrison was reelected secretary, and Dank J Tobin kept treasurer post amid a broader slate of delegations.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Jane Uw
Associated Press
Havel Clompere
Thomas Vin Lorty
Weanington
Jacob
Barbers Union
Flasher
Dank J. Tobin
Indianapolio
Teammetere Union
Joseph A. Franklin
Kansas City
Kan
Doilarmakere
Associated Preas
Portland
Ore
Houston
Tewes
American Federation of Labor
Ex Minister to Washington Dead in China
The former minister to Washington and former foreign minister for Sun Yat Sen, Wu Fang, died in Canton this morning. A respected leader in Republican-era politics, he reportedly remained loyal to Sun Yat Sen and sided with the deposed southern government. Details were sparse in the dispatch.
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Washington
China
Fiy
Prom-Wu the Fang
bin Yat Hom
Republcan
Manton
Canton
Houter
Purla Prudense
Sun Yat-ten
South China
Duputch
Falls Asleep Beside Tracks Hit by Train
Lander Wyoming June 23 Leroy Eustace six year old son of Oliver Eustace was severely cut and bruised when he fell asleep beside a railroad track and woke to be struck on the head by a train’s steps. Several sutures were needed to close head and facial wounds.
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Lander, Wyo
Leroy Eustace
Oliver Eustace
Three rustlers seized after long chase near Caspar
Sheriff Joe Marquis and deputies arrested Charkee Boyes, Bantley and Hwing after a cattle killing investigation. A cabin raid led to their capture north of Caspar as authorities traced two missing head to Archie Bantard. Motive unknown. charges include cattle killing and aiding fugitives.
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Charkee Boyes
Yeatertay
Archie Bantard
Bentley and Wing
Hoyeu
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West Virginia
Business Administration
SSR Velbaeee
Republican Party
War Finance Bureau
Wyoming Stockmen's Loan Company
John Hay
Storkmen
R. H. FE
Seates Oeecheer
Watson
Lance A
Tease
Weinert
Heniine
EK. H. E
Pittsburgh
Baxvertes
Rixey and Wingo
Morrison
Hamilton and
Gooch
K. H. EB
Labor
Davis
FC. Honneld
Thellinois Coal Operators’ Association
Madison Coal Company
of Labor
Ing
Department of Labor
Coore
Wee
Mino Sanfe
Rewuke
Aituatom
Small
Kiied
Nueber
Pariam
Laster
Marty
Thaxton
Ferrin
Jane
Coberilie
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Woo Growers’ Association
Mammoth
Cokeville
Railroad
Joe Marquis
Gompers
Frank Morrison
Whahington
Printers’ Union
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