Labor unions plot third party push in 1920s rush
Reports from Chicago describe organized labor and farmers forming a United Farmers National Bloc to field candidates and seek legislative seats. William G Johnston of the Brotherhood of Machinists says the effort aims to build a national ticket with unions, farmers, and allied groups, challenging the current administration.
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Organized Labor
Chicago
Tailed
Pro Colcago
Parmars Ani
William G. Johnston
Brotherhood of Machinists
Mora
Congress
Organized
Ain
United Farmers’ National
Barty
Tabor
William G Johnston
Brotherhood of Muchinats
United Marinety
National
Hloe
Senate
Pam Bloc
Ayake
Ameriisti
Sesson Hare
Johnaton
The
United
Opm
Vmw United
Eure
Harding To Submit Pacific Pact Data To Congress
President Harding planned to send his response to the Hitchback evolution calling for information regarding the four power treaty to the Senate today. He spent the morning at the White House and prepared the action with the Acting Secretary of State, Protahos, to be briefed immediately.
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Harding
Washington
White House
Howe
Maitind
West End Home Burns In Suspected Incendiary Fire
Neighbors found a blaze at the Union Street residence of Mike Flaherty around 8:80 p. m. The house owned by Flaherty and occupied by Clarene Gannon and family was heavily damaged, with interior furnishings destroyed. Firefighters faced a broken hose link delaying suppression. Authorities suspect incendiary origin and will investigate further amid ongoing inquiries.
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Mike Flaherty
Union Street
Clarene Gannon
Albion
Tochome
Pevettsy
Hie Fay
Howe
Paulo
Bomb Blast Destroys Three Homes in New Brunswick
A bomb exploded at Highland Park across the Raritan River from New Brunswick injuring none but causing three houses to be wrecked. Neighbors, including Ralph Wosnough who alerted tenants, aided in the evacuation as debris and shattered walls scattered through the middle residence. Police investigated amid scattered reports and lingering smoke.
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United Prom
New Brunswick
Mighland Park
Te Raritan River
Howe
Mats Josephaky
Jacob Lokmans
Ralph Wosnough
Woenough
General business and industrial conditions rise
United Prose reports a Federal Reserve mean quarterly review showing improvement in general industrial and business conditions. The Annual report notes favorable industrial reaction and strengthening banking conditions, hinting at a gradual revival despite past depressions and high credit tightening.
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United Prose
Washington
Federal Reserve
Ajor
Padera Reserve
Thas
Harding Suates
Brutal slaying suspect questioned by county authorities
Rudluph Ritter, identified by two North East women, is under questioning by District Attorney Blass as detectives from Buffalo take him to Erie. He denies knowledge of the crime while en route and remains in custody alongside Werland and Connolly. The slaying is tied to a brutal county case.
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Jourist
Erie
Ritter
Arthur Woodbury
Walthall
Mast
Blass
Weinand and
Connolly
Buffalo
Ora Kein
Mary Maslow
Meirdy
Wondbur
Well Farm
Hererick
Woot
Billy
Tonk Ritter
Chicago
Ritter Cine
Tala
Distet
Connolly Aul Weitand
Witte
Shenif Brown
K O C Barn Dance Set Next Monday Night
Gorey Carmell and Knights of Columbus finalize plans for the annual barn dance at the State Armory next Monday evening. With overalls and aprons as costumes, the event features the Wingey Dancinis and an augmented orchestra starting at eight o clock, lunch served 10 30 to Tomtock, and a short intermission program by local performers. Proceeds help Catholic Daughters of America. dancing runs until 1 o clock with barnyard decor and special entertainment, promising a memorable local social event.
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Gorey Carmell
Knights of Columbia
State Armory
Wingey Dancinis
Messurgers
O'Glock
Pats
Tomtock
Jodie
Catholic Daughters of America
Yank Bauder
Quy. Saxton
Leo Cook
William Dut
Alderuch
Mannvd
Carl Edwards
Tayle Sf Sule
Knights
Japan Teeters Over Recognizing Soviet Russia
Tokyo reports a government announcement that Japan would recognize Soviet Russia if the Soviet government accepts Genoa conference terms. Foreign Minister said Russia will be recognized pending Genoa conditions.
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Tokio
Russia
Chida
Japan
Held for Shooting Near Greensburg PA United Presa
Mike wocario, 28, held in Westmoreland county jail in Trafford City shootings. Alph Hoyer and Wuert Nicely, both of Trafford, were near Scranton Workers on a corner when a vehicle struck them. Hoyer died, Nicely injured. Police report says Wurt Nicely received a wound. details unclear. Officials discuss measures in Scranton.
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Greensburg PA
United Presa
Greensburg
Mike ‘Wocario
Westmoreland County
Annection
Trafford City
Alph Hoyer
Wuert Nicely
Trafford
Scranton
Beerscacia
Perggone
Wort
John Police
Durham
Evorkt Qlry
Police Quell Riots at Textile Plant in Pawtucket
Rioting textile workers disrupted a plant operated by John P Conta Company in Pawtucket on February 20. Police used clubs and revolvers to quell the disturbance as workers attempted to prevent a strikebreaking act at the plant, according to United Press.
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R. T
United Pros
Pawtucket
Attikare
Ith
Ahn-P. Conta Company
Philly Dry Agents Poisoned While Sampling Booze
Philadelphia reports four prohibition agents sickened after sampling liquor in a move to prove tainted booze. The most affected, Ayenit Gough, suffered severe mouth paralysis and loss of appetite from the poisoned drink. Police investigate possible taint linked to the supply.
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Philly
United Pros
Philadelphia
Prohibition
Mate Prohibition
Ayenit Gough
Farmers Arrested for Peddling Meat
Two residents from Clymer Village were arraigned on a state act violation for peddling foreign meat products from a wagon. Police jailed the men after arrest on Saturday as hearings await before Alderman Gordon next week. They allegedly sold meat without proper permits or city licenses and had been warned previously.
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Gordon
Near Clymer
LTA
Mer
Samed Reed
Who Ors
Arderus Surdon
Cate
Clymer
Alte
Battle over Kenyon seat heads into campaign
Washington reports the battle for the Senate seat left by Kenyon will begin this week. Rawson will not run again for the Republican nomination. Pickett and Brookhart emerge as chief rivals for the GOP nomination with Pickett touted as conservative and Brookhart as progressive. Democrats eye Meredith and Harkins as potential nominees.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Saya
GO. P
Con Pickett
Brookhart
Pickett
Congress
Republica
Hardin
Wrckhart
Tim
Pibketty
Etiam Deta
Commerce
Bruxike Hart
Namie
Serekary
Mugriculture
Meredith
Seriatar Harkaos
Albia
Taxi Driver Held in Taylor Murder Case
A taxi driver was detained in the William D. Taylor murder inquiry after being identified by police. He appeared before Attorney Woolwine for questioning. Officers reported recovering items matching a description linked to Taylor and a suspected motive is noted by investigators.
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Taylor
Lsy
United Press
Los Angeles
William D. Taylor
Tylor
Stany's
Woalwine
Adame
Probe Fake Brokerage Firms in Michigan Report
In Fort Huron on February 20 authorities probed allegations of a fake brokerage operation affecting the Great Lakes district. A conference with alleged principals from Stane & Co and other entities identified a suspect as the central figure leading a scheme. The transcript includes unclear statements about payments and employment, with investigators pursuing further details.
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Michigan
Ty United
Fort Huron
Great Laker
Stane & Co
Alfa
Wilme
Tay Anme
League Councillor Stricken in Paris
Paris dispatch reports a League of Nations councillor from Argentina arriving in Paris with paralysis. The 43 year old collapsed soon after arriving at Hotel Majestic. Newtown resident Nevin B. Cols accompanied the councillor during a planned stay as local inquiries proceed.
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League
Paris
Sy Unied
Gheton Dachiiilla
Braefion Ambassades
A Niesser
League of Nationg Covnei
Wan Arickent
Mas
Cina
Public forum on city's paying program discussed
The first in a series of public forums will be held tonight by the Chamber of Commerce and city officials to discuss the 102 paying program. Citizens and officials are invited to participate as the commission outlines expected payment construction plans for the coming season.
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Chamber of Commerce
Taxpayer letters on school problem in Journal
A resident criticizes the school board for costly Hatch Building plans and vanity projects. The writer urges prudent tax spending and cites expert opinions favoring a modest modernization, opposing a $150,000 to $100,000 expenditure and asserting the need to protect students and local funds. The letter promises further residents’ replies in the Journal.
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Whit
Suse
Vidgen
Ona
Corry
Fire Threatens Brown Block. Blaze Contained by Fire Dept
A Sunday fire confined to the basement of the Brown Block on North Center Street caused substantial smoke and paint-barrel flames. Firemen prevented spread to the first floor. damage estimates run to several thousand dollars, with losses chiefly to SW Brown stock and Lanston painting equipment. Origin undetermined after initial inquiry. access to basement doors hindered by ice.
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Jy A. Lanston
Genter
Fre Department
Tim
Ene Tire
Timebird Restrantant
Lanston
Hes
SW. Brown
Tanston
Yadip
Bandit Steals Gems at Party Fleeing in Car With Women
A masked armed bandit raided a dinner party, fleeing with about 50,000 in gems and cash. The suspect, described as a long bandit, escaped in a fast automobile after frightening two men and three women, with police conducting a fruitless two hour search.
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Iby United Prana Deal
Heh
Dineer
Rsider
Two Men Die in Battle Over Fiancée in Chicago
In Chicago two men were killed over fiancée Mim Irene Nolan. James Horne aged 65 confronted the rival in her company, followed by a fight that left both men dead. A mob violence lead to destruction in Nolan's apartment as the struggle ended with fatal injuries.
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United Pres
Chicago
Statte
Jonn Busser
Irene Nolan
James Horne
Eich
Nolin
Pelicn
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Dukied
West End
NORTH
Woodbury
Nevin B. Cols
Snewertown
Fontay Tnichite
Hurrigbury
CTTY
Ate
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