Anthracite Union and Operators Close in on Wage Deal
The United Mine Workers and operators held a tense meeting with Governor Pinchot mediating. Parties discussed an eight hour day and a ten percent wage increase while avoiding broad arbitration. Operators insisted wage hikes must be limited, noting prewar wage disparities and higher living costs, as miners urged stronger terms and clearer arbitration assurances.
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United Prom Harrisiurg
Cpuratare
Ahibutt
Mile
Mit
Vint Moy
Wishy
John ‘Ly Lewis
United Mine Forkers
Miinern
Wm Teadern
Interent
Sislon
Fils
Piicher
Rikner
Klan Cross Burns On North Corry Hill
A fire on North Corry Hill near the Paterson farm sparked by a Ku Klux Klan cross caused a crowd to gather. Investigators suspect a vandalism attempt at a fire alarm box. authorities consider prosecution for alarm damage. Local officials and the fire chief reviewed the incident amid rumors of Klan activity in the area.
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KLAN
Burns Cross
Corry Hill
Kim Klin
Irene
Sandale
Robert Patiermin
East Cobalbus
Rex A
Columbus
North Centur Trent
Hinman’ Farm
Seiotw Road
Clty
Rian
Mioria
Paulson
Tip
Whay
Ilse
North Corry Fyr
Patternon
Ivestigate
Alte
Klin
Asws
Turing
Resumption of Diplomatic Ties With Mexico Reported
Washington announces the United States will recognize the Obregon government and resume diplomatic relations with Mexico. Officials say a formal statement was issued and full ambassadorial ties are expected to follow within hours, noting prior aid and policy steps are aligning with the move.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Obregon
Nown
Alaska
Mexico City
Riot Darkens Johnstown as Three Die in Outbreak
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on August 31 a riot in the Rosedale industrial area leaves three dead and several wounded. Police officers Otovnk Ottovnk and others are injured while tackling the disturbance started by youths under moonshine influence. Detectives and patrols pursue suspects as shots echo through the night.
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Yilvey
Cron Johnstown
Rosedale
Tobia
A. James
Joseph Abrusms
Robert Soling
Dolice
Dolice Ottovnk, Liewt William Bernet, and Patrolman Towepl Grachan Werbsot Pinke
Grachnig
Otto Nukem
Young
Aloy
Oliver Gruchap
John Yoder
Gily Hall
Opie Read Closing Event at Chautauqua
The Chautauqua week closes with Opie Read delivering a long talk to a large crowd. A juvenile pageant titled My Family Display was performed by Slanor Chautauqua children. The event drew praise for its entertaining blend of satire and politics and promises contracts for future efforts. Local authorities seek evidence about a Nanth Corry alarm incident with possible penalties.
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Coery
Opie
Philoaphier
Mr Red
Han
Hidde
Slanor Chautauqua
Mer Family of
Anthracite Workers Quit Mines Today
Anthracite miners abandon mines today in a stoppage that defies an immediate settlement. Workers say operations cannot restart until after next Wednesday or Thursday, taking tools home and preparing for idle days ahead.
Most Workers Back Pinchot Plan in Coal Strike
Reports from Wilkes Barre and across the coal region indicate most workers favor Governor Pinchot's proposals. Many miners prepared to stay home after the whistle, awaiting a settlement as talks continue with state officials and mine operators. Royal workers fear extended shutdowns, while women and children stockpile coal to guard against possible shortages.
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Wilkes Harre
Auy
Cally
Yphilosophicalie
United Mane
Mayer Ptandily
Amore and Operator
A Laaury
Rayerts
Rex Hohthday
Parchot
Altos
Aniah
Italian War Moves Escalate Across Aegean Crisis
Italian fleet has begun operations near Corfu as Greece resists Mussolini demands. Rome reports direct government action pending after Greece rejects full terms, with talks at cabinet level and plans to press surrender of Greek garrison. The crisis expands into a Europe wide tension involving Britain, the League of Nations, and potential Balkan spillover.
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Rome
London
Italy
Greece
Corfu
Strait of Otranto
Mussolini
Didz
di Revel
Dine
Admiral di Revel
Ead
Admirality Board
Genoa
Plang
Gortu
Gresce
League of Nations
Inverene
United Press
Athens
Geneva
Council of the Jengile
Ed L. Keen
Gentral European
United Prova
Europe
League
Konta
Piasus
Greges
Jin Jong
Albania
Macedonia
Macedonit
Salonica
Alania
Maceadonia
Ashania
Salonika
Roumagia
Bulgaria
L. McHrietié
Sega
Russia
Washington, DC
Ater
Alonire
Bescay
Atta
Hungary
Aiteiobila i
Poland
Baltic States
Hillan
Messagero
Enounilary Commission
Sreco
Mic Ote
Great Britain
Brindini
Near East
Res
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A. A. Harrington
McConnells Ville
Tom Wittiamy
East Frederick Street
Agnew Bear
Anna
Pat
P. Glink
Warten
Johnstown
Chautauqua
Nanth Corry
Comminster
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