Leaders Warn Union Threats Endanger Members Lives
United Press reports intensifying threats amid rail yard shutdowns as Illinois Central and other carriers face mass walkouts. Brotherhoods claim 1,000 workers at Flynn Joliet Eastern Railroads and Rock Island yards may join, with state militia on standby as negotiations stall.
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Panini
Roy
Flynn
Joliet
Eastern
Brotherhinod Oles
Follet
Rock Island
Nion
Elie
Charles Reed Killed on East Columbus Ave
Charles Reed died last night on East Columbus Avenue after a possible trolley accident. Deputies and coroner officials investigated whether he was struck by a trolley or rolled by the roadway, with an inquest expected to be scheduled soon. Reed had worked at a local house and was the second fatal railroad related death in three years.
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Panier
Jolie
Tycity
Wienl
Pesmeslvania
Willand
Aleg
Iis Sr
Petien
Aybage
Ernie Lari
Reed
Milky Eater
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Niele House
Maye
Murder Squad of the Union in Custody
Six men described as a murder squad linked to the garment trades union are held in Philadelphia pending investigation. Police say they planned to terrorize workers including Enrico Spolesino who refused to join a strike. The suspects allegedly attempted arson at Spolesino’s home and fought police.
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Philadelphia
Trim
New York
Warle Pry
Enrico Spolesin
Rupe Spolesio
Pennsylvania Strikes Leave Half Million Idle Workers
Pennsylvania face a wave of labor strife as 320000 workers strike and involuntary unemployment nears 100000 as of August reports. Troop protection surrounded areas and the High nations Hardinge Plan kept miners out with 270000 idle in mid July rising to 967000 by early August.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Employment Service
Gas Case Heard Before State Court Amid Regional Dispute
A major gas pipeline dispute involving White Corry, the towns of Ware and Warren, and the Gas Company proceeds to a state court hearing. Lawyers for Waren and Warren push for clarifying rulings as the Superior Court prepares to hear testimony and exhibit material from five-year operations, with proceedings expected to begin after delays and a conference today in Pittsburgh.
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Il Bite and Waren
Vonneyiya Fit Gas Company
Vornwil
Mayr Worelyoll
Hunough of
Wares
Karl McDonald
Gir Buel
Wireran
Mathisstvartiar
Warren
Pitteburieh Iysun
Soleitor Copel
Oriell Ty
Publi Sersion
Corey
Closing Chapters in Graft Expose Update
A fragmented clamor from a graft expose in York details six borough officials and a Burgess, with Moody resisting service and court appeals to higher venues. The narrative follows attempts to undermine duties and legal actions winding through county and superior courts toward the state Supreme Court.
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United
Barrells
York
Burgess
Moody
Murcer County Court
Supreme Cowed
Band Concert This Evening At City Park
The American Leyton bard presents another popular concert at the city park this evening. The program features selections by Tector Hennett and other pieces. Attendees are urged to arrive on time for a prompt start.
Assassins of Wilson Executed in London
Reginald Dunn and Joseph O'Sullivan were executed at 11 o'clock this morning in London for the assassination of Sir Henry Wilson. An eleventh hour appeal to the House of Lords failed after the Attorney General refused to grant relief. The petition included names of prominent figures with thousands of signatures.
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United Prous
London
Reginald Dunn
Joseph O'Sullivan
Henry Wikorf
House of Lords
Harding Plays Urgent Role in Strike Crisis Talks
Washington August 10 President Harding to confer with Republican leaders on the railroad strike crisis. Reports indicate possible Congressional action, political pressure, and potential measures to influence transport disruption and public opinion.
Rebels seize ships in Irish rebellion and other incidents
Dispatches report rebels firing on Dublin and harbor ships, a clash in Virginia near Sunhine, a sunken battle in New York as thieves flee with gems worth 18000, detailing a string of dramatic incidents across three cities.
Hides Again on Free List
The Senate voted 1026 to place hides back on the free list and rejected a plan to enforce a duty of six cents a pound on green or pickled hides and six cents on dried sides. J J Desmond led the Howard Company and the tanning interests in opposition, while Democratic supporters favored keeping the duty off the list. The feather industry had pushed for the action for eight months.
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Tayo Yeetor
Turner Dows
Once
J J. Desmond
Howard Company
Mwe Association of
Desmond
Washington
Pic Hires
Boot Ani
Teather
Adverse News Fails to Move Stocks on Exchange
In New York on August 10 adverse news failed to affect stock values on the New York State Exchange. The market, especially railroad stocks, showed little reaction as prospects of nationwide transportation strikes lingered among major unions.
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New York
New York State Exchange
Tom Neveré
Peace Parley Opens to End Coal Strike in Cleveland
In Cleveland on August 1 a peace parley begins between United Mine Workers of America leaders and regional coal operators from the Western districts to settle the six week old dispute. Major operator groups from four districts threaten disruption, with estimates of tonnage represented ranging from fifty to one hundred eighty-one million tons.
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United Mine Workers of Americ
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Pennsylvania
Counterfeiting Gang Nabbled in Prohibition Era Case
A group described as an organized counterfeiting gang faces charges for selling bogus liquor prescription blanks to druggists and physicians in Athinne City. Roland Bailey, Sia Shults, Josaph Kawlinwis, Abe Machintin, and Dailey were arrested. Dailey first, trapped by agents. Prohibition officials say more arrests may follow as investigators question multiple city druggists.
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Sygulasion
Davidson
State Prohibition Direetor Davig
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Nirmadyr
Prohibition
Government may regulate oil industry
United Press reports that a Senate investigation into high gasoline prices may lead to a government commission to regulate the oil industry. Some committee members believe public protection against exorbitant gasoline charges requires action, with reports suggesting a tacit agreement among standard producers on price setting.
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United Press
Washington
Special
Harding Ship Subsidy Bill Seen Dead by Officials
Washington on August 10 reports Republican leaders doubt the administration ship subsidy bill will pass. Observers fear the measure aimed at aiding tonnage may be killed as Congress adjourns for December. The piece notes plans to press for a fuel tax and coal strike resolutions as broader action. A separate note mentions Mrs Gene Gate of 109 Euclid Avenue celebrating a birthday with relatives and cake.
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Washington
Tigre
Maisure
Tandinge
le Tarith
Capitol
Coal shortage may close many Penna plants
Amid a coal shortage the Pennsylvania situation worsens as authorities consider closing many power plants. Officials discuss federal support, factory needs, and winter reliability while urging prompt action to avert outages and economic impact.
Slain, Another Woman Near Death in Tragic Affair
Police report details a brutal domestic incident in Trout WA where Mrs Enger and her husband allegedly attacked her lover after forcing her to end the affair. The assailant struck with a fever bottle and concealed the body, with the victim found in a basement near a pile of rags. Hospitalization followed as authorities continued investigations.
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United Press
Wuclin
Lay
Tadiy
Enger
Tertoy
Digrett
Kinderen
Wewntown
Slip
Buckel
British Ship Wrecks Off Point Armour. Six Die
Dispatch from Halifax reports the Raleigh flagship of the Burtial Allingic squadron crashed on rocks near Point Armour. Initial notes claimed five lives, but the tally rose to six as crews searched the scene. Casualties include officers and sailors from the British force. The crash followed severe weather in the area and prompted emergency salvage efforts.
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Burtial Allingic Squadron
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