Call for Chicago railway convention sparks one big union claim
Washington reports a June 29 Chicago call to form one big union among railway workers. Justice officials warn of possible I W W involvement while Chicago Yardmen and United Enginemen deny ties. Brotherhood leaders label the movement red and say seceding unions joined radical labor efforts.
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Baltimore Rail Strike Eases as Half Return to Work
Baltimore June 21 The rail strike situation eased with nearly half the workers returning to duty on the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio lines. An ultimatum gave Pennsylvania strikers until 4 PM to return or lose priority, yielding 130 of 250 back. Western Maryland remained unaffected while B and O saw mixed returns and more expected for the midnight shift.
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Railroads deny strike spread as crews join in several towns
Philadelphia workers claim 4000 out and more quitting to paralyze lines within 24 hours. Railroad officials dispute the claim saying freight yards improve and passenger service remains normal. Strikers cite Conshohocken Phoenixville Bridgeport and Norris Town among districts affected with freight handlers leaving.
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Riots in Waterbury Leave One Dead and Two Officers Wounded
In Waterbury on June 21 a clash between police and strikers outside Scoville Manufacturing Co. left one man dead and two police officers seriously wounded. Dozens of officers were bruised by stones and missiles in Bridge Street as the confrontation escalated at the plant.
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Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles in June Quake Chaos
A strong quake struck Los Angeles at 7:47 p m causing widespread damage. Bricks fell from a Sixth Street Grand Avenue building and many fled the streets as electric and gas services in Inglewood were cut. The Edison Building and Loughlin Building suffered structural strain while downtown windows shattered and several structures were damaged including a theater bank and furniture store.
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Hughes Pupil Guilty Of Altering Grades In Diploma Scheme
In juvenile court Judge Charles W. Hoffman found a sixteen year old boy guilty of changing grade records at Hughes High School to obtain a diploma. Two accomplices confessed. the boy denied the charges and claimed he was visiting Fernbank. The school expelled him. trial adjourned to Friday.
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Randal J. Condon
Fernbank
Austrian man commits suicide over longing for wife
Marko Kopcich, 48, an Austrian resident at 389 West Court Street, killed himself yesterday morning by shooting in the abdomen. Friend Joseph Babich found the body in his room and notified police. The coroner will inform Mrs Kopcich.
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Highwaymen Steal $150 in Stocking Tearing Robbery
In Toledo on June 21, highwaymen overpowered and robbed Mrs. Nellie Rathburn and her escort Oliver Schaffer, then tore the stockings from the woman and took $150. Police pursued and arrested George Czismer on suspicion of taking part in the holdup.
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Wealthy Spanish cafe proprietor found dead in New York
Manuel Gaban a wealthy Spanish restaurant proprietor was found shot through the heart in a furnished room in New York. Police believe a jewelry theft of five thousand dollars and three thousand dollars in cash he possessed motivated the killing.
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New York Collects Fines Under Volstead Act
New York reports a record 20000 dollars in Volstead act penalties from bartenders and saloonkeepers with fines ranging from fifteen to two hundred fifty dollars. Federal Judge Hand offered to set off fines for first offenders who pled guilty before June 8 when the Supreme Court upheld prohibition.
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Madisonville Welfare Association Hosts Children Event
The Madisonville Welfare Association will entertain children from the Madisonville Branch of the Children's Home on July 5. An automobile ride for the kids will be provided in the afternoon and part of the school grounds program will support their benefit. Robert Tidball named Celebration Committee Chairman. Mrs. W A Hall chairs the Woman's Committee.
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Chicago Riot Ties to Abyssinian Sect Sparks Nationwide Probe
Police and federal investigators focus on the Star Order of Ethiopia after a Chicago riot in the black belt leaves two whites dead and several blacks wounded. Redding and other members faced with pamphlet evidence of Egypt origin. Investigations widen as authorities seek leaders Joseph Fernon and his son. Inquests into Hoyt and Rose deaths postponed to June 26.
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Cottage Grove
Edward J. Brennan
Department of Justice
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Hoyne
Rioting in Londonderry flares as death toll climbs
Rioting renewed in Londonderry Ireland with seven dead and many injured. Gunfire closed shops and schools as troops faced crossfire. John Gallagher who died yesterday and Harold McKay, son of Marshall McKay, killed today, leaving lingering tensions between Unionists and Sinn Fein.
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Reward Offered for Return of Hidden $5,000 Box
New York report states piano manufacturer Gaetano Musso offers $1,000 for the return of a tin box with $5,000 that vanished when his fourteen year old daughter An sieupten shook an old rug. The box and carpet had been hidden under a bath tub.
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Root Phillimore plan eyed for world high court at The Hague
The Hague June 21 The conference of international jurists neared agreement on a draft plan for a world high court. Lord Phillimore and Root ex Secretary of State favor a panel chosen by the League of Nations council for assembly selection. The plan proposes judges representing English Spanish American and Japanese law with selection by the Court of Arbitration Justice at The Hague.
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Allies to Refuse Germany Plea in Versailles Talks
Boulogne June 21 The Premiers plan to send a letter to Germany rejecting any army larger than 100000 to 200000 and insisting on Versailles disarmament. Reparation totals were set at 3 billion gold marks annualized with growth tied to Germany’s recovery, while Italy seeks a larger share. Turkish concerns and Greek military activity in Turkey occupy talks as delegates seek a Tuesday departure. Hungarian boycott of Budapest actions disrupts postal and telegraphic links.
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Harding to be notified of nomination July 22 at Marion home
Washington June 21 Senator Harding will be formally notified of his Republican presidential nomination on July 22 at his Marion Ohio home. Governor Coolidge will be notified on July 27 at his Northampton Massachusetts home. The conference set up an Executive Committee and planned campaign logistics with Daugherty named as a key adviser.
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Colby Heads to Democratic Convention as Wilson Advocate
Bainbridge Colby Secretary of State leaves Washington to join the Democratic National Convention as a Wilson spokesman from the District of Columbia. He favors endorsing the League of Nations with no nullifying reservations, and says reservations should clarify not negate the covenant.
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Tales Of Harding Nomination Lifted From Many Hands
Washington dispatches compare rival stories of Harding’s Chicago nomination with no single boss. The piece notes two camps, Lowden and Wood, and cites Harvey and Lamont as influential but not sole manipulators, with the process a group effort rather than a single decisive figure.
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Dean West Praises Walnut Hills Classical Plan
Andrew W. West dean of Princeton's Graduates' School and president of the American Classical League arrived in Cincinnati for the league meeting at the Hotel Linton. He defends classical education over easy study, urges tough mind training, and commends Walnut Hills six year classical high school as a bold, creditable move. He advocates six six plan but supports keeping high schools as a unit.
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Dayton Car Lines Tied Up In Citywide Street Strike
Dayton faced a five-line street car tie up as Oakwood Mine workers walked out and four other lines joined the strike. Officials held meetings without agreement while wage demands and fare hikes remained unresolved. Taxi licenses were issued to cover auto service amid the stoppage.
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McCombs Attacks Wilson as Autocratic Leader at San Francisco
William F. McCombs, former DNC chair and Wilson campaign manager, denounces the President’s autocratic leadership and warns against pledging America to a League of Nations. He predicts New York will back Cox after a courteous vote for Smith and suggests a Western vice presidential nominee.
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League not a big issue Lewis declares in Chicago
James Hamil ton Lewis former U S senator from Illinois and Democratic vice presidential hopeful said the League of Nations should not be the sole issue. He urged relief measures for the United States and caution toward Europe noting the peace treaty and league must be amendable to meet national needs.
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