Chicago Walks Out as 20 000 Strike Grips Transit
Chicago faced a citywide transit shutdown as 20 000 street and elevated railway workers walked out. Workers protest wage cuts from 80 to 75 cents per hour and oppose new proposals, led by William D. Maborn and the War Men's Union. Police and fire brigades prepare for potential unrest. thousands fill streets while officials seek a halt to the strike.
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United Prean
Chicago
Tourain
Carmen's
Thoisand Street Railway
Marinee
Ind
Thoreands Walker
Amet
Guillcesmith
Fends
Wilkin
Hierry Blaiy
Chicai
Eyelareel
William D. Mabon
War Men's Union
Trains Collision in Pleasant Ridge Kills Seven
Seven killed and many injured when excursion trains collide on the Cincinnati Lebanon and Northern Railway at Pleasant Ridge. Rescue workers rush to the scene as one engine derails and blocks the line, with the Cincinnati Bound excursion train failing to clear the bend.
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Newdon
Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway
Pleasant Ridge
Focinnati
Tighland Grove
Great Britain to Pay When Paid War Debt Policy
A London dispatch reports Britain will dispatch a toll to the United States today, declaring payment of wartime debts and signaling possible settlement of obligations through European nations. The move prompts column commentary predicting misinterpretation and outlining ongoing disputes over debt settlement with England.
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London
Great Britain
United States
England
Rngland
Steamer Crash in North River Sparks Rescue
In the North River early Sunday a steamer Grand Republic and ferryboat Ghititauia collided. A woman was rescued after passengers were thrown into panic with no serious injuries reported.
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North River
United Front New York
Grand Republic
North River Hare
Congress to empower labor board with new authority
United Press reports that Congress will be asked to grant the railroad labor board sweeping powers. Administration officials say neither railroad executives nor union leaders will dare disregard the mandator authority once granted.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Poisoned Pie Claim Faces New York Toll
Two girls die from poisoned pie and nearly 100 others fall ill after a Windh yesterday. Authorities report the victims were identified as Miss Thu Weise Werk, 25, and Miss Lillian Gete, 18, who died after a night of illness.
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United Prove
New York
Aginly
Windh
Yexterslay
Parsons
Themiele
Weise Werk
Lillian Gete
Divorce Suit Filed by Blanche Howard Against George Howard
Blanche O Howard of Corry seeks divorce from George L Howard of Carry after alleging separation since March 11 1922. The petition filed with the court cites a July 18 1908 marriage and names Spotford as attorney for the respondent in the action set for the first monetary hearing in September.
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Trainle
Blanche O. Howard
Kant Wayne
Corry
Georgy L Howard
West Irving Strest
Tily
Spotford
Mine war thwarted by guards near Point Marion
A mob of about fifty men attempted to start a mine war near Point Marion early today but guards dispersed them without firing or using dynamite. The incident, reported by United Press, suggests authorities prevented further violence in the tense area.
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United Press
Point Marion
Aue
Nero
Hold Secret Service Chief in Fraud Case
Philadelphia dispatch reports Matthew & Gan former chief of the United States postal service and Andrew J. Tunnilton former police lieutenant among twelve men named in federal warrants for conspiracy to defraud. The warrants arise from an earlier probe into alcohol diversion with 9100 barrels guarded in a bonded warehouse awaiting shipment to Groce.
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United Pros
Philadelphia
Matthew & Gan
United States
Pouret Pervice
Andrew J. Tunnilton
Miners and Operators Invited to Joint Conference
John L Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, invites coal operators in the central competitive field to a Cleveland meeting on Monday August 7 at 10 a.m. to negotiate a wage agreement ending the current mining industry suspension. The invitation stresses public welfare and anticipates cooperative action.
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Carmen
Jack A. Darroske
Philadelphia
John sOwis
United Mite Workers
Tole
Pewin de Jardil
Trollenden
Cleveland
Ohio
Monta Iy
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Harding Proposes Rail Strike Peace Plan
Washington August 1 The Harding administration outlines a settlement plan for the rail strike focusing on preferential seniority for nonstriking workers, anti strikebreaker measures, enforcement of wage terms, and a return to hearings with future discussion on comprehensive boards.
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Harding
Washington
Lirding
Mrs Remley Returns Home After Visit in West Smith Street
Mrs M B Remley returns to her New Castle home this afternoon after a several day visit with Mr and Mrs Fr Raab of West Smith Street where she was their guest.
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M. B. Remley
New Castle
Fr. Raab
West Smith Street
Harding Focuses on Coal Strike as Jury Deadlocks
President Harding shifts attention to the coal strike aiming to resolve the dispute while a seven member Los Angeles jury remains deadlocked in the rail wage case. Cabinet members anticipate a move to settle the coal talks, with rail executives and unions watching closely for a breakthrough.
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James Y. Kolbert
Washington
Harding
Siember
United Pregst
LOS Ang
Los Angeles
Priday
New York
Chie
Madalyane Oden
Co Buin
Mur
Belton Kennedy
Facts Concerning Coal Strike Crisis
United Press reports from New York on August 1 cite John L. Lewis urging a peace parley with coal operators to avert a strike crisis. Analyses show 1.6 million tons in storage with winter demand looming and potential price effects if government control persists. Total bituminous output for the week ending July 20 reached about 9 million tons amid looming supply pressures.
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United Press
New York
Mindy
Garbage collection complaints spark city action calls
Citizens voice numerous complaints about irregular refuse pickup and sanitary conditions of wagons north of the city. They urge immediate city intervention, replacement or repair of aging carts, and improved oversight to curb health hazards from odors and spills.
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Assiey
Pittsburgh Operators Reject Lewis Invitation
The executive committee of the Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association rejected John I Lewis invitation for a joint meeting of miners and operators to be held in Cleveland next Monday.
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Dattod Praga
Pittsburgh
Gcule
Pittsburgh Coal Producers Association
John I. Lewis
Cleveland
Executives and Rail Shopmen Conference Report
United Press dispatch from Chicago recounts executives and shopmen in a conference as a bench approach to avert a 4000-strong strike. Proposals from President Harding and other leaders are discussed as railroad labor tensions loom amid talks for settlement.
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United Presa
New York
Aus
Mont Busters
Mike
Kadels
Lo TF
Loree
Delaware Wad
Hudson
DeWitt
Raibout
Peer Dent Haring
Petition seeks increase in gas rates in New York state
A Pennsylvania gas company petitions the New York Public Service Commission seeking a tariff raise. It alleges current rates do not cover deficits and cites a claimed shortfall of 161 055.20. The filing requests permission to set higher rates effective July 1, with detailed future structure to be determined.
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Tattlestone
Publi Service Commissar
New York State
Pennsylvania
Isu Company
Fucsishing
Asteasiy
Leabi
Provehue
Summer school closes at Concord building
Summer school ends at the Concord building with 153 pupils attending over six weeks. Attendance is described as vary good with few failures. Miss Ruby McPullough led the activity with assistance from Miss Vern, Bent Wood, and Mrs Bertha Metiday.
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Summeter School
Concord
Miss Ruby
McPuillough
Benth Wrooks
Bertha Metitay
Swansom Leads Davis in Senate Nomination Fight
In Richmond, Va, preliminary indications from early voting point to Senator Claude A. Swansom ahead of Governor Wentmoreland Doyle for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate. Reported by United Press, the tally shows Swansom leading as the race unfolds with voter sentiment shaping the contest.
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Swansom
Davis
United Press
Richmond
Allj
Claude A. Swansonds
Wentmoreland Doyle
United States Senate
Weban
Pilgrims Train Wreck Kills, Injures Many En Route to Lourdes
A special Pilgrims train bound for the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes collided with another car near Auch, France. Forty people died and fifty two were seriously injured as rescuers struggled to reach victims trapped in the tangled wreckage. The passengers were largely disabled travelers seeking miraculous cures.
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Auch
France
Lourdes
Facts on School Tax in 1921 City Statement
Col Heerlein presents data on per capita school tax methods in a tax payer statement. The detailed report covers collection by the Tax Collector, opposition from some taxpayers, and the 1921 law allowing third class cities to levy a per capita school tax on residents aged ten and over. It explains costs to schools, enforcement options, and penalties for nonpayment including wage garnishment and property sales, noting women may be taxed with their husbands.
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Tas
Robert Mertens Kon
Mnlear
Furia
Hertel
Dorreschual
Goll
Verleich
Schiogl
Lavy
Hardy
Cain
Remodeling progress at Ward schools reported
Officials described ongoing repairs at Ward school buildings with mixed satisfaction. The removal of hazardous elements and roof work were noted, while concerns about the Second Ward facility and deteriorating conditions were raised by attendees and inspectors.
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Thi
Ariet
Wimance
Ami Re Mons Hukatdous Cortinons
Retention Efforts for Hatch School Bell Raise Residents' Concerns
Local residents urged officials to keep the Hatch School bell in place amid debate over its removal. Citizens argued the bell’s historic value and community use, calling for a formal vote and preservation measures before any changes to the school property occur.
Fragmented OCR Notes on Building Plans and Installations
Incomplete report outlines completion of wiring at the Watch Building and partial installation work by Rogers Company. Some plans remain uncompleted with remodeling discussed. Additional class needs at the latter school could require removal or modification of certain areas to free space.
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Wleili
Rotary Club Holds Meeting Filler Nye Presented At Noon
Rotary Club holds noon meeting at Rev Robert Davids' venue where Nye was featured. Attendees included Fred Rawe of Daytona Ply Murry Rhodes of Pittsburgh Eugenie and John Simmons of Glen Ridge NJ J A Hoeg Jersey City and Francis Sta honve Hone Keppel and Desmond from this city.
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Robert Davids
Corry
Ory Rotary
Fred Rawe
Daytona
Ply Murry
Rhiodes
Pittsburgh
Eugenie
John S. Simmons
Glen Ridge
Jy J. A
Hoeg
Jersey City
Francis Stahonve
Hone Keppel
Lawrence
Desmond
Doyle to Aid Framing Irish Constitution in New Free State
Francis Doyle, a local lawyer, will travel to Britain to assist in framing Ireland's constitution for the New Irish Free State. Accompanied by Mrs Doyle, he departs for London after finishing local business. Doyle previously defended Sir Roger Cadeinimts in London.
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Ireland
Waited Peasy
Phidadelpuia
Francis’ Doyle
Trefind’ Sototaw
Jin
Irish Free State
Mra. Doyle
Tor Naw
Doyle
Roger Cadeinimts
London
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Hatch Bulding
Fairview
HATCH
Eedond
Rotary Club
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