Civil War Looms as 5 Million Strike Tests Britain
In London amid reports of martial law and a government crackdown on civil liberties a 5 million labor strike expands unrest. Troop mobilization and emergency measures signal a volatile national crisis as workers push for demands while authorities vow stern action.
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Oscar S Straus Died in New York at 75
Oscar S Straus, who arrived in this country at age two and served under six presidents and three parties, died suddenly of angina pectoris in New York at age 75. He was widely honored for peace efforts and tolerance. His last words spoke of the beauties of life.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Woman Accuses Father of Murder in Winslow Case
Mrs Beatrice Bolin 55 confesses to knowledge of Leander Roe’s murder 9 found in Patoka River May 3. She names Thomas Roe 60, the boy’s father, as the principal, implicates a man and a woman but refuses to name them. Roe denies wrongdoing and prosecutors expect indictment. In London a general strike begins with emergency powers and martial law implications.
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Near Death Attack Shocks Baltimore Family Tragedy
In Baltimore on May 3 a shocking family attack left Dr. Harry M. Rowe his daughter Portia and his wife gravely injured at their Catonsville home. Harry Rowe Jr. escaped, police say a business dispute and suspected shortage spurred the assault. The trio were treated at St. Agnes Hospital with likely fatal injuries.
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New Orleans Hit by Record Rain
Record rainfall in New Orleans caused extensive property damage totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. A 9.08 inch gauge reading from 3:15 p.m. yesterday to 3:15 p.m. today led to flooded streets, stranded cars, and disrupted services including hospitals and utilities.
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Bank Hold Up Nets $13,000 In Detroit Robbery
Four armed men robbed the Peoples State Bank branch at Kenilworth and Oakland avenues in Detroit this afternoon, escaping with thirteen thousand dollars. Police searched the area for the bandits as details of the heist emerged.
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Class War Threat Looms as Britain Faces Labor Uprising
London reports a five million strong labor backing for miners demands amid a growing strike threat. Churchill warns that a full confrontation could topple parliamentary government. Authorities prepare vital services while unions pledge to keep food and transport moving and avoid provocation. Thomas and other union chiefs face potential jail.
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Plymouth Closes To Merchant Ships In Wartime Mode
Plymouth England on May 4 1926 closes its port to merchant vessels and reserves navigation for warships and troopships. The Mauretania bound from New York was ordered to Cherbourg then Southampton.
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Italy forms Ministry of Corporations to curb strikes
Beatrice Baskerville reports Rome May 3 that Mussolini will head a new Ministry of Corporations with control of labor. Fascist syndicates replace unions and enforce compulsory arbitration. criminal to act independently. Centers for workers’ recreation expand from Rome Milan Turin Venice. Bank of Italy gains exclusive right to issue paper money, removing Naples and Sicily banks from the privilege.
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Prince Victor Napoleon Dies at Sixty Four in Brussels
Prince Victor Napoleon Bonapartist, pretender to the French throne, died in Brussels at age sixty four after a brief illness. His son Prince Louis Napoleon, twelve, becomes the new pretender with his mother Princess Clementine of Belgium as regent, per Bonapartist delegates.
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British Seamen To Take Ships Home Before Obeying General Strike
In New York May 3 crews of British liners said they would sail home before obeying a general strike in Great Britain. About 8,000 British seamen in port belong to the Transport Workers Union and would be affected. Tourist travel, a record 600,000 this year, would be hampered if the strike takes effect, with potential shifts of passenger movement to the continent.
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City Chest Campaign Reaches $224 834 Total on Third Day
At the luncheon rally in Linton the Community Chest shows $224 834.61 raised after three days with 37 new subscriptions of 1000 plus and large gifts from Ruth Harrison Globe-Wernicke and others. Donors include Mabley & Carey Company 10000 and many households and firms listed. three captains yet to report may raise totals further.
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Tons of Food and Coal Ordered by Europe Ports
Two million tons of coal and vast food shipments will move through Hampton Roads to England and other foreign ports to ease fuel and food shortages. Agents in Norfolk and the West handle orders, with movements to start soon. Western factories hold tentative orders worth millions for canned goods flour meal and salted meats.
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