Rail Strike Strains Nation’s Transport Systems
Washington July 18 United Press reports show rail strikes squeezing transportation nationwide with reduced service. Post Office and War Departments prepare contingency plans including air, road, and private contractor support to avert breakdowns. federal and state authorities ready to mobilize troops if needed.
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Post Office
Wellington
Texas
Smithville
San Marona
May call troops to curb rail disorders in temple crash
Reported in Washington and Detroit a strike escalation led to calls for U.S. troops to restore order after a violent curb rail disturbance. Martial Frank Newton asked the Attorney General for authority to mobilize troops if deputies prove insufficient. At the scene in Detroit four people were killed and dozens injured, as rescuers labored amid collapsed structures and ongoing investigations.
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Dairy School Here Tuesday
A meeting at the municipal building in Cony will feature Mr Olmstead from the Dairy Husbandry Department of Pennsylvania State College speaking on detecting care and management of the bull. The session aims to improve dairy operations with practical instruction for dairymen and hosts.
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Int Teal
Opposition to Harding arbitration plan fuels union stance
At a quarterly meeting of the National Coal Association directors, opposition to President Harding's arbitration plan was overwhelming. The union spokesman said they would reject the plan unless operators' proposed terms were accepted. A letter to Secretary Hoover warned production cuts could reach 20 to 42 percent if the strike ended under the old terms.
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Rain disperses striking miners at Acme Coal Wilton mine
About five hundred strikers gathered at the Wilton mine of Acme Coal Company in Cokeburg Washington County to learn the Wilson mine would resume operations on a union basis. Police reported several were armed with clubs as rain forced the crowd to disperse. A second convoy of around five hundred strikers, en route in trucks, dispersed when the threat subsided.
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Train wreck tragedy near Swoye Pack injures many
A Western wreck near Swoye Pack last night left numerous casualties as the Michigan Railway passenger train derailed after colliding with a freight train. United Press reports indicate a swift release of orders and ongoing rescue efforts as the scene is secured and a full inquiry is expected.
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Swoye
Entrain Week for Guard Camp Plans and Roles
One week from tomorrow members of the Pennsylvania National Guard will entrain for Mount Gretna for annual field instruction. The Garry company and Erin unit from Pune will journey with a cycle and two enlistees from the Tocca unit, reporting by July 20. Excerpts from orders list officers including Captain Ashton as camp chiapian and Major McGuy as athletic officer to supervise events. regiment athletic staff will oversee programs and equipment, with full uniforms and field telephones supplied. 45 days at camp followed by return to the city near August Gtr
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Lenginus Fur
Big Stock Fraud Charge Involves Metaverter Scheme
A Boston July report details an action by the Metaverts of SHOCK tied to a stock manipulation scheme. The filing alleges Green Companies' stock was improperly affected by a conspiracy aiming to defend against a discharge in equity. The Commercial Finance and First Peoples firms are mentioned in connection with the case.
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Boston
Carnival Here Week July 24 At East Washington Street
Arrangements completed for the 8th Pf to present the Harry West Carnival here during the week of July 24. Shows will be on the club’s promenade on East Washington Street. The Harry West Bazaar brings a familiar range of attractions.
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Funeral of John Unsen Held Today
The funeral services for John Unsen were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home on Pleasant Street. The Rev. Willamt Tall officiated and the St Paul Goth fran choir rendered music. Interment followed in St Paul cemetery. Pallbearers were Massid Union, Haller, Buck, Judd, H. Rachomer, Becker and Bingham. Miss Deal McMaton of Warren arrived to spend a few days with her sisters on Worth Street.
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Worth Atreat
Bloody shootout ends farmer arrest attempt in Pennsylvania
Mountrose Pennsylvania July 18 one man dead and five others wounded after police and villagers tried to arrest Ty Dunn, a suspected moonshiner, at Ty Dunn's farm near Bear Swamp. The dead include Charles Wakeman, age 45, and Sheriff H.Daro, with Gertrude Wake among the wounded. The farmer allegedly fired on officers and escaped to his house, now ringed by armed locals, state police, and agents determined to capture him. The incident also sparked heat wave news in New York and Philadelphia with multiple heat-related deaths and closures.
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Tolinson City
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Imate
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Haar
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Uty
George Milter
Charles Jackson
Mercury
Pittsburgh
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Rahener
Fattingram
Henry Diamon
Millviele
Buffalo Strike Spurs Troop Activation in City
Buffalo strike sparks mobilization of State Police Troop Six to deter disorder. Special crews deployed as a precaution with Major General R. Chandler confirming readiness amid traffic and crowd concerns.
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Syracuse
R. Chandler Gai Eee
Uncle Joe Cannon Leads Elks Parade in Atlantic City
United Press dispatch from Atlantic City reports Congressman Uncle Joe Cannon serving as grand marshal for the Elks parade closing the Bike Convention. Exalted ruler Theodore Rouse and others lead the march with Roosevelt expected to speak from the reviewing stand after the parade.
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Joe” Cannon
Cinnon
William Wallace Mountain
Theodore Rouse
West
J. Edgar
Roosevelt
Heatwave Deaths Rise in Major Cities Amid Thunder Showers
Intense heat grips large cities with record highs and deadly health impacts. Thunder showers begin, cooling temporarily, but forecasts warn the heat may persist with only brief relief, as authorities monitor rising fatalities and heat exhaustion cases.
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Sauny
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Therontent
Death of Mrs Frank Wells Today
Mrs Frank Wells dies at home on Liberty Street after a short illness. Survived by husband Frank Wells. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at Alexander Chapel with Rev P M Redinger officiating. Interment in David Curtis Cemetery at Columbus.
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Woman Injured by Infuriated Cow in Media
Mrs. Howard McCorkle suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries after being knocked by an infuriated cow in Media. She was rushing to a hospital for treatment following the attack, and her condition remained serious late yesterday.
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Media
Howard McCorkle
McCorkle
Strike Delays Erie Trains Across Jersey City
Reports from New York say Erie Railroad trains run about an hour late due to the shopmen's strike crippling transportation at the Jersey City terminal. Practically all Erie trains were late leaving the metropolis with some over an hour late. local Pennsylvania system trains also affected by the walkout.
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Paris and Germany mull moratorium talks amid wartime hints
Fragmentary wire text from Paris July 13 notes France may seek a moratorium with Germany if certain conditions are met while Berlin officials push for broader wartime arrangements. Reports from London and Paris cite cautious governments weighing proposals and potential terms for an accord.
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Strikes and War Times Update From July Fronts
Federal troops may intervene to enforce President Harding's arbitration plan as the nation faces coal shortages and strike disruptions. West Coast service curtailments spread. trains run late, rails slow, and industry warns of broad slowdowns. Dispatches from Washington Chicago and unions report friction, potential settlements near, and government pressure to return workers. Local reports note evictions of miners from company housing in Uniontown as strikes continue and economic strain widens.
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United Stats Anvil
State police patrol roads near Spartansburg report
State police patrol roads near Spartansburg are patrolling by two officers after a Ford delivery truck from the Gen. Ford Wholesale Company collided with another vehicle on North Center Street. An autoist near the area last night was asked for license, and a campaign to push motor license enforcement on country roads is noted.
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Probe death of Erie woman in Philadelphia tie up
Investigators probing the death of Jai Richmony Rowden Hotchkiss, five, whose body was found at Tairtiel Beach, explore a possible link to a Philadelphia man. Officials say no autopsy yet and the cause remains undetermined, with experts reviewing a possible accidental drowning or poison.
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Watertown blast kills eight children in exp losion inquiry
A devastating blast in Watertown New York killed eight children and injured several adults. Investigators traced possible causes as authorities, with army and police involvement, searched Pine Plain for clues while residents described the chaotic scene and the widespread damage to the Workman home.
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Frain Ree Wylit
Philhoth
Byi Tate
Standard Oil Monopoly Report Stirs Policy Debate
Assington reports a government review of Standard Oil Company policy amid monopoly concerns. The document cites Sherman antitrust principles and urges immediate action to curb stock ownership across oil firms, warning against interlocking ownership and dissolved combinations.
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Assington
Staddant Oil Company
United Stams
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Petit Rommej Stock Owsteship
Corpionis
Big Liquor Seizure On Philadelphia Road
Prohibition agents captured a large liquor cargo near Philadelphia just outside the city. The four men named John Galliggen, William B. Bautty, John A. Rin, and George Roth were held for hearing on related charges.
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United Press
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William B. Bauttiy
John A. Rin
George Roth
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