Strike Called in Alabama Coal Fields
John Lewis of the United Mine Workers order a general strike in Alabama bituminous coal mines. The move cites operators’ refusal to implement the President’s Coal Commission award and to meet with miners, prompting immediate shutdowns across Alabama.
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Indianapolis
John Lewis
United Mineworkers of America
Alabama
Organization Committee
Theternational Executive Board
Wilson
Coal Commission
J. R. Kennamer
Birminham
Lewis
Kkennamer
International Executive Board
Alabamia
International Union
Alamo
Nto
Miners Accept Anthracite Award as Walkout Unfolds
Hazleton Pa Sept 1 The United Mine Workers Kcale Committee meets to accept the Anthracite Coal Commission award and draft a two year contract while a miners walkout hangs over operators. In Washington officials report no new details on the Pennsylvania strike, with John L Lewis calling the situation optimistic and naming Philip Murray as his representative.
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Hazleton
Kcale
United Mineworkers of America
Anthracite Coal Commission
Viners
Scranton
Secretary of Labor
Fitson
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Laor Department
John L. Lewis
United Mineworkers
Lewis
Philip Murray
100 Saloons Raided In Old Tenderloin
Federal prohibition agents raided more than 100 saloons in the old Tenderloin district and seized about 3,000 gallons of liquor valued at $100,000. Owners and bartenders were subpoenaed to appear before federal prosecutors to answer charges under the Volstead act as part of a sweeping citywide operation.
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New York
Manhattan
Sanin
Ara
Hich Federal
Hitch
Reds First Again in Pennant Race
Cincinnati moved to the NL lead with a win over Boston while Brooklyn and St. Louis were idle and New York dropped after Pittsburg’s fourth straight loss. Cleveland regained first in the AL by routing Washington as Chicago and New York gained on the White Sox.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Indians
Washington
White Sox
Chicago
Ruether Balk Prompts Fines Over Pitching Return
Walter Ruether, Reds southpaw, quits pitching in protest after a fine of over $300 was deducted from his pay. He refused to pitch in a championship game until the fine was refunded, prompting the club to threaten further daily fines and possible loss of salary until he resumes duties.
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Walter Ruether
Reds
Moran
Ray Fisher
Ruether
St. Louis
Hoskins
Red
Twirner
Inquiry ordered into bruises on 4 year old Luella Hook
Judge A N Caldwell ordered an inquiry into cause of multiple bruises on Luella Hook a 4 year old in Campbell County Juvenile Detention Home Newport Kentucky. Mrs F C Johnston said she boarded the child for ten days paid by the uncle who brought her from Louisville.
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Luella Hook
Campbell County
Newport
A. N. Caldwell
Cincinnati
Mr. Kehm
Louisville
Colver Requests Wilson Not to Reappoint Him
W B Colver chairman of the Federal Trade Commission advised President Wilson he did not wish his name considered for reappointment when his term ends September 25. He said in his letter he wished to engage in private business.
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Federal Trade Commission
Washington
W. B. Colver
Wilson
Commission
Culver
Colby Promised Action On MacSwiney Hunger Strike
Frank P. Walsh reports to Secretary Colby that Colby will strive to act quickly for Terence MacSwiney Lord Mayor of Cork on hunger strike in London Brixton Jail. Walsh asks Premier Lloyd George release and writes to President Wilson. Walsh cites 1906 U S effort over Russian pogroms.
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Washington
Frank P. Walsh
American Commission For Irish Independence
Colby
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
London
Walsh
Mac- Swiney
Lloyd George
Wilson
Poy
United States
MacSwiney
Lord Stamfordham
King George
Horatio William Bottomley
Bottomley
Home Office
Brixton Prison
Bernard Vaughan
Press Association
Belfast clashes widen as troops quell dockyard fighting
Fighting resumes in Belfast with Nationalists and Shankhill unionists clashing with troops. One man killed in North Street encounter and a dockyard battle ends only after police and soldiers with a machine gun intervene. Heavy fires push Belfast's tally to 214 since Wednesday.
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Belfast
Shankhill
itNis
North Street
Conscience Stricken Man Confesses to Wife Murder
Bert Hunter a 33 year old Negro from Norfolk Virginia surrendered to Lieutenant Gibbons of the Second District after confessing to fatally shooting his wife. He said his conscience drove him to give himself up and awaits Norfolk police information before trial.
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Mistah
Bert Hunter
Norfolk
Gibbons
Second District
Cincinnati
Norfolk Police
Tennessee Senate Defies House on Suffrage Ratification
In Nashville on September 1 the Tennessee Senate voted 17 to 8 to return the House message about not concurring in ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The Senate explained it no longer has jurisdiction over the matter and indicated no discourtesy. The anti suffrage House may pursue a notification to Gov. Roberts while hints of sine die adjournment circulate. the governor awaits official word.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Senate
House
Senate
Capitol
Roberts
Tennessee House Votes Nonconcurrence On Woman Suffrage
U S state officials say the Tennessee lower chamber’s nonconcurrence creates a legal tangle beyond the State Department. A separate DC Supreme Court filing by the National Constitutional League to restrain Secretary Colby from proclaiming ratification was dismissed on motion. Alice Paul says Tennessee’s action cannot affect nationwide enfranchisement.
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Washington
Tennessee
State Department
District of Columbia Supreme Court
National Constitutional League
Colby
League
Alfred D. Smith
Tennessee House
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
National Women’s Party
Connecticut
Alabama
Alice Paul
Woman’s Party
House
America
Canton Enlarges Precincts to Accommodate Women Voters
Stark County Board of Elections created thirty-eight new precincts in Canton to handle the anticipated large turnout of women voters in the November election. The city was redistricted to ensure smooth polling and access.
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Canton
Stark County
Stark County Board of Elections
Body of Authoress Found in Apartment Laden With Gas Fumes
Katharine C Meyers a 35 year old furniture designer and editor was found suffocated in a kitchenette. The Rev J F Sunderland a Unitarian clergyman and editor reported discovering the body after smelling gas. The door was blocked from inside and letters signed Harry were found.
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New York
Katherine C. Meyers
J. F. Sunderland
San Antonio
Tex
Harry
Jamieson Details Democrats Fund Solicitation Plan
Wilbur W. Marsh Democratic national treasurer testified before the Senate committee denying organized efforts to solicit funds from federal officials. He acknowledged prior letters requesting contributor lists and noted limited responses to a national drive, contrasting Democratic and Republican fund methods while denying intent to reject any donor including Thomas Lamont.
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Jamieson
U.S
Marsh
Chicago
Wilbur W. Marsh
Senate
Kenyon
W. D. Jamieson
Democratic National
Mr. Marsh
Iowa
Iowa Democratic Club
Henry D. Priest
St. Louis
F. M. Peabody
Priest
Missouri
League of Nations
Reed
Fred Upham
Republican Committee
Donation pleas mailed to homes raise campaign questions
Democratic National Committee records show contributions sent to federal office holders via special delivery stamps to avoid office solicitation. Jamieson testified about fundraising plans, including large-scale letters and an army of contributors, while detailing expenses for furniture payroll and office rentals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
W. D. Jamieson
Senate Committee
Jamieson
New York Times
Kenyon
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Iowa Democratic Club
I. W. W. Drenner
Clara Beehle
Norway
Iowa
Wilbur W. Marsh
E. A. Meredith
Marsh
Mr. Jamieson
Senator Kenyon
Reed
Homer Cummings
Cummings
Moore to Represent Cox at Hearing Over Campaign Funds
E H Moore of Youngstown will go to Chicago as Cox’s representative to aid a Senate sub committee probing a claimed 15 million dollar Republican campaign fund. He may testify or submit documentary evidence, vowing to present data if witnesses refuse. Cox plans a brief State Fair visit before westward travel ending October 1.
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Columbus
E. H. Moore
Youngstown
Cox
Chicago
Senate
Republican Committee
Moore
Atlee Pomerene
Upham
Department of Justice
Newberry
Michigan
National Committee
Hays
South
Harding
Birmingham
Republican National Committee
West Washington Street
Pomerene
Pacific Coast
Dayton
Republicans Split on Backbiting at Midwest Rally
Chicago session led by National Chairman Will Hays focused on campaign strategy amid GOP and Democratic exchanges. Women at the conference planned campaign involvement as Connecticut and Tennessee votes loom. Lodge in Concord defended party consistency while Harding prepared a policy speech for the Minnesota State Fair.
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Chicago
Will H. Hays
Connecticut
Tennessee
Hays
Arkansas
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wisconsin
West Virginia
A. C. Remmel
E. M. Wasmuth
Nicholas Longworth
Harriet Taylor Upton
John G. Smith
Henrietta Livermore
James
Concord
N. H
Henry Cabot Lodge
Merrimack , County
Republican Club
Democratic Party
Germany
Lodge
Democrats
San Francisco
Three-Year-Old Child Drowns After Cistern Fall
Carl Flory aged 3 from 104 McGregor avenue Elmwood Place wandered from his mother Anna Flory while she hung clothes. He fell into a cistern and drowned, with his body recovered by neighbors and taken to a physician then General Hospital as attempts to revive him continued.
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Carl Flory
McGregor Avenue
Elmwood Place
Anna Flory
General Hospital
Robert Harron Shot Accidentally In New York
Hollywood actor Robert Harron was accidentally shot while unpacking a trunk in New York. Doctors reported he is in serious condition but hopeful for recovery, with his home listed as Hollywood, California.
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New York
Robert Harron
Harron
Hollywood
Cal
Policeman Louis Schneider Retired for Disability
Louis Schneider 35 a policeman from District No 3 was retired from service yesterday by Safety Director Charles Tudor after six years in the department.
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Louis Schneider
Charles Tudor
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