Settlement of coal strike at Cleveland conference Monday
Union leaders fear a general strike as labor groups weigh a concerted response to the coal crisis. Aimed at backing the shopmen and maintaining unity, officials consider a possible sympathetic strike across unions if the administration fails to act, with plans hinging on Maynard and cabinet decisions. The aim is to deter a wider conflict while preserving organized labor's cohesion amid the national strike threat.
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Cleveland
Critically Ill Viscount North Ilte Reveals Worsening Heart
A sparse United Press notice reports grave concerns over Viscount North Ilte's health as authorities say his heart condition is deteriorating. The brief release notes the publicist family press statement and notes steady motion of his heart.
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France Rejects Debt Demands For War Debts
Berlin reports Germany refuses France's demand that $10,000,000 in prewar commercial debts be paid by August 16. Germany cites inability to pay and warns Paris might retaliate by seizing coal and iron mines in the Rhineland if the demand stands. The Weimar government, relying on unity of factions, prepares a formal reply to Paris.
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Dé Jane
Francs
Rhineland
Strike developments cloud coal settlement hopes
United Press reports growing confidence for a coal strike settlement at a Cleveland meeting of miners and operators stalled by Ohio and Pennsylvania delays. Operators claim large regional participation, while railroads move toward action as worker walkouts threaten service nationwide.
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Penn a Briefs from United Press Sampler
Altoona reports a broken back window injury while capturing a pigeon at a home. Scranton notes praise for rail executives over seniority amid President Harding's strike plan. Wyoming division trains halted due to coal shortages and equipment issues. Altoona reports Power Company and Pennsylvania gas supply concerns. Tyrone lecturer Colonel Robert Lods dies after poisoning. Wilkes-Barre strike clash injures a strikebreaker. Mercer records James Stranahan Sr. dies from poisoning in town.
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Altoona
Robert 8. Lods
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Tyrone
Shea Intervenes as Brotherhood Chief Urges Halt to Walkout
Timothy Shea vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen sent a message to President Harding outlining railroad dire conditions. He warned that 30 percent of locomotives were out of service now, with 40 percent at risk within thirty days and further outages in the next month. Shea suggested unions could face broader discipline from railroad management if the shopmen’s strike persists, signaling a potential pressure on other unions to withdraw support from trains.
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Hudson Former Columbus Man to Recover After Accident
John Widson, engineer and former Meadville resident, suffered a severe chest wound when an axe blade split wood and struck him in the chest near a clothes line in Meadville. Born near Columbus, he is well known locally with family on West Smith Street, and his recovery is hoped for. he once worked as an engineer on Enig trains No 4 and 7.
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July 11 hottest day of month in recent record
July averaged 66.85 degrees with a high of 70.29 and a low of 64.68. Mean for July 66.35 degrees. precipitation totaled 0.30 inches, tallest storm 1.18 inches on the 18th. 12 days with rain or more, 11 thunder dates, 19 clear, 4 partly cloudy, 4 cloudy. Weather Observer N R Dickson reports.
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Hardest battle for Reed ahead in Missouri race
Missourians brace for a tough reelection race as Senator Jimmy Reed faces a strong Republican challenger and intra party feuds. Democratic senators plan to back Reed, yet party tensions signal a close contest and a tense November campaign ahead of the primary season.
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Company A to Leave Gretna Late Tonight
Creeping confusion fills the page as a garbled report suggests Company A plans a late Gretna departure. The fragmentary text mentions sailors, a liaison with Lith and several unnamed groups, with vague notes about a two week period and a ceremonial bearing at some fort or shipyard.
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Moonshine Runaway Across State Line In Trouble
A fragmented report describes a motorist and a vehicle linked to moonshine activities. Authorities traced a car with illicit liquor, noting the driver’s route and possible safety concerns as the investigation unfolds.
Lucas Granted Release From County Jail
Williamyaayeay of Corey was released from the county jail after posting bond on a support violation charge. The court ordered him to pay 12.51 dollars per week toward child support for his minor children. Proceedings followed a request to continue monitoring compliance with the support order.
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Typhoon Devastates Chinese Provinces Killing Hundreds
Dispatch reports from Swatori China describe a violent typhoon causing massive loss of life and widespread property destruction. Numerous ships were wrecked, with coastal towns overwhelmed by the storm surge. Official figures remain incomplete as relief efforts mobilize.
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Lewis silent as 10 parley plans collapse news
United Press report from Philadelphia dated August 4 details industry crippling coal strikes paralyzing operations. Lewis refuses to disclose attendees or specific operator names, saying only that central pump meetings seek unity while conservative elements push avertance.
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Still Dicker 70 Settle Chicago Trolley Strike
Still Dicker 70 settle Chicago trolley strike as union chiefs meet after days of deadlock. Reports mention 3,000 workers, 600 to 1,000 strikebreakers, and city officials seeking a resolution while buses and streetcars face disruption amid the tense standoff. A nearby bombing incident damages a home, adding violence to the unrest.
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Chicago
Germany Faces Complete Chaos As Mark Drops
German finance minister Hermes warned in a plea that the republic is in peril due to the rapid collapse of the German mark. He cited shrinking credit, threatened industry, and the need for foreign loan support to avert economic ruin and restore confidence in the currency.
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Union chiefs await action by president
Union leaders press for a settlement as rail workers await the president’s response to a peace proposal. Bert M. Lowell, head of the steel shopmen union, and allied executives awaited a reply after sending plans for settlement. They warned of potential strikes and wage cut pressures affecting rail service.
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Mysterious Murders and Personal Crisis Grip San Francisco
In San Francisco Aug reports emerge of a violent double murder linked to a family crisis. Jinnie Castor, widow of a slain officer, confronts fresh tragedy as investigators pursue leads around the Castor family and alleged interstate violence. Detective Ernest Gable leads the murder inquiry amid tense community scrutiny.
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