ALF OFL demands Irish recognition and Britain loan recall
In Denver a draft resolution for the American Federation of Labor convention calls for immediate recognition of the Irish republic and the refunding by Great Britain of the US 9 billion loan. The metal trades department also seeks Admiral Sims recall and dishonorable discharge. Samuel Gompers pledges ongoing labor movement effort amid the era’s optimistic view.
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American Federation of Labor
Irish Republic
Ireland
Great Britain
America
Metal Trades Department
The
Federation of Labor
Admiral Sims
Samuel Gompers
Federation
AFL Urged to Spend 2.5 Million on Education Campaign
John W. Hays, president of the federation’s union labor department, urged the American Federation of Labor to spend 2.5 million dollars in a publicity campaign to win public support for the trades union movement during a speech last night in Omer.
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Associated Press
American Federation of Labor
Publc
Trades Union Movement
John W. Hays
Union Laber Department
Federation
Typewriter Firm Announces 15 Percent Wage Cut
The Underwood Typewriter Company in Hartford announces a 15 percent wage reduction affecting 4,000 employees.
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Typewriter Company
Hartford
Conn
Associated Press
Underwood Typewriter Company
Demands Halt Exploitation of Female Labor at AFL Meet
A resolution at the annual convention of the metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor urged steps to stop alleged exploitation of female workers by unscrupulous employers. A second resolution asked the federation to create a newspaper that would publish honest reports of strikes lockouts conferences and investigations.
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Denver
Associated Press
The
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Ohioan Chosen To Enforce Prohibition Laws
Washington June 10 Roy C Haines of Hallaboro Ohio is understood as administration choice for prohibition commissioner to succeed John F Kramer Secretary Mellon indicates an early selection President Harding today appointed Haines as prohibition commissioner
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Washington
Associated Press
Roy C. Haines
Hallaboro
John F. Kramer
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Harding
Haines
Obregon Opposition to US Treaty Plan Emerges
A unnamed official source in Mexico City states recognition of Obregon’s government by the United States must come before any treaty. The official adds Obregon wishes to sign a treaty but will wait for recognition.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Obregon
United States
Mine Fire Traps Six Hundred Miners in Illinois
Peru Illinois June 10 Six hundred miners were trapped when a fire started half a mile from the shaft mouth in a railroad mine south of town. Rescue crews sealed the burning tunnel and expect the men to escape through emergency shafts.
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Peru
Associated Press
Here
Gold strike reported in Elbow Lake district Canada
A gold strike at Elbow Lake in the Hapaskow district east of Gordon Dyke draws prospectors. The vein is claimed to be 60 feet wide and the ore free milling, described by mining men as the most important strike ever in Canada.
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Man
Associated Press
Elbow Lake
Hapapuskow
Canada
Favorable Replies From Governments on Disarmament Talks
Informal responses of a favorable nature have been received from several governments after the United States sent informal suggestions for international negotiations on disarmament.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Canadian Railways Move to Cut Wages by 12 Percent
Montreal June 10 reports Canadian railways following American lines plan a 12 percent wage reduction for their employees as preliminary steps toward cost saving.
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Montreal
Associated Press
Canadian Railways
Harding Urges Alaska Residents to End Quarrels
President Harding asked Alaskans to cease their squabbles in a Seattle dispatch. He spoke to a prominent departing Alaskan candidate after assurances to support Governor Bone’s administration success.
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Harding
Alaska
Admiral Sims Says Speech May Have Been Garbled
London June 10 Admiral Sims told the Associated Press that parts of his Irish question speech may have been garbled in the cable reply to Secretary Den by's message. He said he had spoken before in speeches and books and nothing new was said.
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London
Associated Press
Admiral Sims
Denby
Sims
Harvard clubs plan Roosevelt memorial in Milwaukee
The Associated Harvard Clubs at their annual meeting adopted plans to erect a Theodore Roosevelt memorial costing 325000 dollars in Milwaukee.
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Harvard
Milwaukee
Associated Press
Associated Harvard Clubs
Theodore Roosevelt
Pershing Unveils Stockyards Tablet
In Chicago Gen. J. J. Pershing unveiled a commemorative tablet at the stockyards honoring former workers who served in the army and navy during the war. The event took place yesterday with attendees from local veterans and industry groups.
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Chicago
Associated Press
J. J. Pershing
Army
John Golden Dies in New York at Age Leader of Textile Union
John Golden longtime president of the United States Textile Workers of America died in New York yesterday. The obituary notes his prominent role in organizing workers and leading the union through key labor battles.
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New York
Associated Press
John Golden
United States Textile Workers of America
Woman pays fines to avoid jail in wartime evasion case
Philadelphia June 10 Emma Bergdoll and four co defendants escaped jail by paying fines totaling 23000 for conspiring to help her sons evade military duty. The case centers on aiding sons to dodge service.
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Philadelphia
Assocated Press
Emma Bergdoll
Senate resolution to probe Marine strike
A senate introduced measure would authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to inquire into every phase of the Marine strike. The move aims to examine causes actions and impacts of the labor dispute involving maritime workers and related transportation channels.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
American steamer calls for aid as miners vote on owners proposal
The American steamship Charlotte reported after striking an iceberg 200 miles off the coast that water reached the engine room and asked for assistance. The coal miners conference then decided to call a vote of the miners on the owners proposal for a settlement.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Associated Press
Charlotte
Nomievt Veswet
London
Coal Miners’ Conference Today
Eee
One Man Dead in Chicago Taxicab War Clashes
One man is dead and several injured as shootings linked to a taxicab war erupt in Chicago. Numerous cabs were wrecked and police conduct mass arrests of rival company drivers after months of ongoing feuding.
Steamer Bouboulina Sinks After Mine Strike
Athens reports the Greek steamer Bouboulina sank in the Aegean after hitting a mine. Of 240 aboard, only two are known to have survived, with many lives believed lost.
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Athens
Associated Press
Bouboulina
General Wood hailed as liberator in Cavite visit
Manila June 10 General Wood was hailed as a liberator throughout Cavite province as the American mission, led by General Aguinaldo, traveled by special train through the area.
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Manila
Associated Press
Wood
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Prohibition Enforcers Targeted in Bomb Attempts
Bomb throwers failed to kill Rus sell Bowers the prosecuting attorney and L O Haug the public safety director in New Philadelphia Ohio as they continued enforcement of prohibition laws.
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New
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Russell Bowers
L. O. Haug
California Woman Killed in Oregon Crash
Mrs. F. D. Wilson of Glendale, California, was killed when her car went through a guard rail on the Bridal Veil bridge on the Columbia highway. Her husband was possibly fatally injured in the same incident near Portland on June 10.
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Portland
Associated Press
F. D. Wilson
Glendale
Cal
Bridal Falls
Columbia Highway
Budget System Bill Signed by Harding
The president signed a bill establishing a budget system for government expenditures. It marks a formal framework for how federal funds are planned and tracked, with aims to improve efficiency and accountability in spending.
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Harding
Washington
Associated Press
Burson Proposes Two Year Discovery Window for Oil Lands
Senator Burson of New Mexico introduces a bill granting claim owners two years to complete discovery on oil and gas lands. The aid targets prospectors who filed claims but did not discover before the oil and gas land lease act took effect.
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Ciated Press
Burson
New Mexico
Aged Brooklyn Editor Dies at 86
New York June 10 Col. William Hester aged 86 president of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle died at his Brooklyn home yesterday. He began at the Eagle as an office boy in his early youth.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Brooklyn
Eagle
Raisin Company Chief cites home brewers use of 16000 tons
W M Griffin president of the California Associated Raisin Company told a senate committee that home brewers used more than 16000 tons of raisins in 1919.
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Washington
Associated Press
W. M. Griffin
California Associated Raisin Company
Senate
Sweden uncover Bolshevik plot amid arrests
The arrest of a Bolshevik leader in Kiruna is announced as exposing broad plans for a Bolshevik revolution in Sweden. Several arrests have been made in connection with the revelations.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Kiruna
Sweden
Cost of Production Is Vital Question
Urbana June 10 Dean F. E. Davenport of the University of Illinois college of agriculture surveys ten years of farming in America. He cites cost of production as more important than yield, notes high animal production costs and hazards, criticizes marketing machinery, and says credit systems are not suited to agricultural needs.
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Urbana
Associated Press
Dean FE. Davenport
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Flood death toll and damage in Colorado area rising
An Associated Press census reports it will be several days before accurate estimates emerge. Unofficial deaths hover near 500 with four drowned at Sterling, one at Union, one in Denver, and four at Las Animas. Eight bodies found at Manzanola and 18 at La Junta, with one person missing.
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Denver
Associated Press
Colorado
Sterling
Union
Las Animas
Manzanola
la Junta
Arkansas River Overflows Floods South Kansas District
The Arkansas river overflowed its banks flooding the residential south side of Great Bend Kansas with water three feet deep in the streets. The report from June 19 notes the inundation affects homes and utilities in the affected area.
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Kansas
Great Bend
Kan
Ivess
Refugee Camp Opens in Pueblo Under Salvation Army
The first unit of a large refugee camp with a capacity for 20,000 people is now in operation in Pueblo, under the supervision of the Salvation Army.
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Salvation Army
Pueblo
Associated Press
Galbraith Funeral Set For Saturday
Col. F W Galbraith president of the American Legion killed in an automobile accident will have a Legion conducted service Saturday Rev John F Herget former chaplain of the Thirty seventh division will officiate in Cincinnati June 10 by Associated Press
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
F. W. Galbraith
American Legion
Legion
John F. Herget
Thirty-seventh Divission
Case Against Two Bank Men Is Dismissed
In Tacoma on June 10 the superior court dismissed all present criminal actions against Charles Drury and Gustaf Lindeberg, directors of the defunct Scandinavian-American Bank, for lack of proof they profited from loans. Judge Askren denied a new trial for Ole S. Larson, bank president, with sentence deferred. Prosecutor Seldon said he would appeal to the supreme court and pursue charges against Drury and Lindeberg.
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Tacoma
Associated Press
Charles Drury
Gustaf Lindeberg
W. D. Askren
Ole S. Larson
James W. Seldon
Supreme Court
Drary
Lindeberg
Tacoma murder case in hands of jury
Edward Filion a Camp Lewis soldier was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of taxi driver Karl Timbs on May 8. The jury sentenced him to life imprisonment with the verdict delivered last evening.
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Associated Press
Edward Filion
Camp Lewis
Karl Timbs
Filion
Timbs
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