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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
Violent confrontation near Herrin Illinois leaves seven dead and many wounded as 1000 plus miners surround the strip mine. Gunfire erupts for hours before darkness ends hostilities. John L Lewis blamed in telegram inciting unrest. Authorities unreachable.
Madame Marie Louise Bessarabo known as Hera Mirtel was found guilty of murdering her husband and hiding the body in a trunk. Her daughter Paule Jacques testified against her and was acquitted, while the mother implored mercy for the girl and defended her innocence even as she received the sentence.
John I. Lewis president of the United Mineworkers, in Cincinnati for an AFL convention, refused to comment on AP reports that Herrin Illinois saw a march on the mine begun by strikers after word from him calling surface mine workers common strikebreakers. He called the trouble local and said miners there were strikebreakers, adding he would wait for more definite information.
W J Lester of Chicago, president of the Southern Illinois Coal Company, telegrammed Governor Len Small from Waukegan stating mobs are rising and attacking workers at Herrin area mines and troops are needed to prevent further loss of life. Governor Small alerted Adjutant General Carlos Black in Springfield, saying authorities have the situation under control.
President Harding’s letter to Republican Mondell warns foreign influence against the merchant marine subsidy bill. He says foreign opposition, insidiously disseminated in the U S, must be faced and will be exposed. The piece notes Britain’s wary stance and past German lobbying, stressing naval preparedness and U S independence at sea.
Canton Ohio June 21 H Ross Ake announces his withdrawal from the Republican race for Lieutenant Governor. He had announced candidacy weeks ago and previously served as State Senator from his district.
On a Sixth street car at Sixth and John streets yesterday afternoon a controller explosion caused smoke and panic. Mrs. Sophia Whitton and her sister Minnie Kieninger, both of 2378 Brokaw avenue, were riding in the rear. Mrs. Whitton was knocked down and trampled before rescue. Mrs. Whitton was taken to St Mary's Hospital in an unconscious state, with doctors unsure of injuries but fearing internal damage. her condition later showed slight improvement.
A three car collision on Water Works road near Maple Grove Park left five injured, one seriously. Bernard Niemeyer 22, of Bellevue, was thrown from his car toward Ft Thomas. a teenage girl and other occupants escaped major harm. Injuries ranged from minor to possible brain concussion. no charges or arrests were reported.
A. F. L. leaders push four constitutional amendments as a first step. Newport Mayor Joseph Hermann wins a rousing reception at a sympathy strike rally at Hippo drome Theater. Samuel Gompers and William Green urge continued labor action amid troops and public protests.
London June 21 The government was defeated in the House of Lords as Lord Islington’s motion condemning the Palestine mandate passed 60 to 29. Foreign Minister Earl of Balfour defended policy stressing world benefit of a Jewish home while denying it would enrich international finance.
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the Cook County trial court verdict sentencing William Bross Lloyd and eighteen of thirty nine Communists to prison for alleged attempts to overthrow the government. The court called Communists a menace in its ruling from Springfield.
Fraternal delegates from Great Britain and Canada at the AFL convention were presented solid gold watches and chains by American delegates. Samuel Gompers spoke of the heirloom value and the bonds of friendship between workers of the three nations. E L Poulton H Smith and Ernest Robinson represented their respective unions in brief remarks of continued aid to American labor.
Reports from Hankow and Nanchang say 10 000 to 15 000 northern troops mutinied at Kianfu Kiangsi burned cities and killed thousands. Western vessels prepare to evacuate nationals as Canton remains tense and Sun Yat Sen faces capture in Canton area.
In Richmond the United Confederate Veterans adopt a report charging that Abraham Lincoln deliberately conceived the Civil War and forced it on the South. The document urges use of a pamphlet by Huger W. Jackson in Southern schools and praises postwar Confederate leaders.
The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks buys the Court and Vine corner site from Frederick A. Schmidt Company for 200000. A seven story bank office building with executive suites will cost about 350000, with total project cost over 1 million including land and bank. Cincinnati remains the organization’s international hub as plans proceed.
A special AFL committee urged easier U.S. constitutional amendment and four remedial changes. They seek: 1) ban child labor under 16 and empower Congress to set and enforce a minimum age. 2) protect workers' rights to organize, bargain, strike. 3) allow repassage by two thirds if Supreme Court strikes a law. 4) broaden amendment process. They also urge revoking Sherman Act and reenacting Clayton Act provisions on collective bargaining. Matthew Woll warned of a judicial oligarchy threatening democracy and labor rights.
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