Erie shop workers plan mass quit over wages and policy
Union leaders claim Finn Railroad Company and Meadville Machinery Company violate agreements by cutting wages and mixing contract terms at Erie Dunmore and Meadville shops. Workers vote to quit March 19 pending contract canvass and possible nationwide follow-ons in Scranton and other cities.
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Finn Railroad Company
Longlh
Iterépaic
SiHuue Wemingls
Meadville Machinery Company
Boegystern
Jenin
Amplius Pruciie
Younkstown Trausfer Company
Hic Tiles
United States Railroad Labor Board
United Proas
Scranton
Fiie Railroad Co
Dunmore
Here
Aigrees
Mendvinlé Machinery
Meidville
Walotr
Meadvne Company
Woyce
Lyle Ghops
Ath
Directors of hospital meet in Weston for monthly report
The Cony Hounitt association directors held a regular Weston evening meeting. Mel Mild, hospital superintendent, submitted her monthly report which was received and ordered filed. The principal business of the evening concerned faultine procedures.
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Cony Hounitt Sociation
Weston
Mel Mild
Walters Camprinedt
Postal robbery at Wabash depot Illinois reported
Two pouches of first class mail were taken from the Wabash depot early today. Postal officials were unable to estimate the loss as authorities investigated the depots and reviewed security measures. The incident prompted a swift examination of routes and suspects by postal inspectors.
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Springfield
Wabash
Los
Three Captured After Gotham Pistol Battle
A pistol battle early today near Pennsylvania Station left a hotel clerk held up. More than fifty shots were fired. Two women and the driver were captured. a bandit gang of two women and three men involved.
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Polis
Pennsylvania Station
Ean
Mrs Obenchain Charged With Murder on Stand
Mrs Obenchain testified in Los Angeles March 1 awaiting trial in murder case. Prosecutors assert she aided, while defense denies involvement. The hearing marked first public appearance since alleged depth of involvement leveled by investigators.
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Obenchain
Mdalynne Otenchainy
Rae
Democrats Narrowly Eye Harmony In Senate Candidacy
In Harrisburg March 9 the Democratic committee of 72 met to endorse United States Senate candidates and key governor hopefuls. Rumors swirled that Judge Samuel B. Shull and judge Eugene C. Bonn iwell sought harmony, with Shull possibly backing McSparran for governor while a Shull caucus eyed a Senate seat if the party split.
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Harrisburg
United
Harmahy Committee
Hugene C. Ronniwell
Samuel &. Shsill
Committee of 72
United States Senate
Democratic Committee of 72
United States
John A. McSpartan
Willelide
Samuel B. Shull
Eugene C. Bors Niwell
Shull
Harmony
Ncmine
Bonniwell
John McSparrdn
Democratie
Richard Coulter
Greensburg
William A. ‘Glascow
Philadelphia
Gol
Frederick Kern
Lensfield
Wndgrso Kerr
Shu Hanniwell
Committee of
Samuel K. Shull
Stroudsburg
Hatsubun
Eugene C Honniwell
Demborstie Tonders
Larmony
John A. McSparrany
Tudge Honniwell
Miners Killed in Pennsylvania Mines in February
Harrisburg reports 103 mining fatalities in February. 64 industrial and 44 public service deaths total 108 mine fatalities with 2 in Fayette and 22 in Luzerne counties. Compensation paid totaled $550,012.
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Harrisburg
Perkyivania
Department of Labor and Industry Today
Madatti
Fayette County
Luxerna
Menchity Lyokhwatinn Nka
One Killed in Dynamite Blast at Niagara Falls
A dynamite explosion in the Niagara Falls Power Company tunnel injures fourteen workers and kills Jax Judge of Buituls Haute. A prior blast left a workman dead, and Mrs V A Pore is reported operated on at a local hospital as authorities investigate the accident.
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Niagara Falls
United Pron
Jax Judge
Buituls
Haute
Niagard Palle Power Co
Herd Bodes
Miners and Operators Urged to Meet Over Imminent Strike
Secretary of Labor Davis calls for a national conference between coal operators and miners to avert a nationwide strike set for April 1. He cites President Harding’s wishes and points to a New York meeting of abstinence workers and operators on March 16 as a model. Authorities expect district accords to spread and say local deals could ease a broader conflict without breaking the national union.
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United Prom
Washington
Clarch
Davis
Iuike
Harding
New York
Doyle
John C. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Unio
Two Billion in Income Taxes Reported for 1991
Washington March 9 Treasury statisticians estimated that 1991 income taxes will bring the government 92.5 billion, about 760 million below last year’s total. First quarterly payments are expected to reach no more than 460 million, with about 100 million the quarterly average.
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United Fresco
Washington
Treasury
Operation Pocket 18 Saves Boy After Knife Attempt
On March 9 De C A Payne realized Joe Washington a years old was about to die and he had no time to send for natural instruments. He operated with a paper knife. The child was reported to be rapidly recovering today.
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de. C. A. Payne
Joe Washington
Train Ransacked at Forks Forka Yard Near Buffalo
A New York Central freight train entering Forka yards eight miles east of Buffalo was raided by bandits who robbed the crew. Three suspects were later taken into custody by New York Central police. M Welch, assistant superintendent, said it was believed the loot had been recovered.
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United Press
Burfalo
N.Y
New York Central
Forka
Here
Ark
New York Central Police
M. Welch
Harding Plans Cruise Along Florida Coast
President Harding travels by train to Savannah en route to Florida for a coastal cruise from St Augustine to Palm Beach aboard the private yacht of L. McLean. The trip remains secret, with a tight schedule and no public delegations to disturb his journey.
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Harding
Savannah
Florida
Morida
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Mclean
Washington
Black Hand Threatens Prohibition Director in Philadelphia
A typewritten Black Hand letter threatened John J. Davis, head of the Prohibition Enforcement, received in Philadelphia. Davis treated it as a possible crank note and no immediate danger was reported, with authorities forwarding the letter to the postal service for handling.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Stats Prohibition
John ‘J. Davis
Otter
Davis
Wilair Ag
Sme Crank
Pershing Plea for a Larger Army in Congress
General Pershing warned the nation risks an inadequately sized armed force if the army is cut to 115000, telling the House Military Affairs Committee that domestic emergencies and potential foreign trouble require a larger force. He noted a proposed 116000 level would meet the need, urging swift congressional action.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Pershing
Respite Granted for Youthful Capital Slayer in Murder Case
Washington March 9 United Press reports a stay of execution was granted today for John McHenry, 2h, on death row for murder. McHenry shot and fatally wounded a detective who attempted to arrest him after a prior hint at a murder plot.
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United Press
Washington
Todey
John
McHenry
Paii
Anad
Grand at Knights Tempo in Peseta Area Ends in Forans Weir
In the Aythleazer region a local event titled Grand at Knights Tempo occurred near the Kiet Diner. Abe Forans is noted in the final update with references to an evening gathering and ensuing activity.
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Knights Tempe
Peseta
Aythleazer
Abe Forans ‘Weir
Fail to Locate Relatives of P.R.R. Victim
Hipherth sought relatives of Allen Reynolds who was killed by a PRR train near Centerville yesterday morning. Rail officials wired Rochester authorities and Titusville police for information. The body rests at Alexander Undertaking Parlors as officials consider transferring the case to Crawford county if no relatives are found.
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Hiferth
Allen Reynolds
Fin Dinen
PRR
Centerville
Tate
Rai
Nfl
Rochester
Te Dweayl Sue
Alexan Inter
Titusville
Tryonville
Resignation of India Secretary Montagu shocks British govt
United Press reports in London that Edwin Samuel Montagu, Secretary of State for India, resigns following Indian government recommendations on Turkey policy. The move comes as Lloyd George's shaky ministry faced pressure amid debates over Jerusalem and Palestine plans and broader Home Rule proposals. Montagu's departure signals rifts within the cabinet on imperial policy and Near East affairs.
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United Press
London
Edrwin Samuel Nontague
India
Turkey
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Montagu
Lord Reading
Constantinople
Islum
Thrace
Adrianople
Smyrna
Ottoman Empire
Paris
Montague
Trdia
Jerusalem
Palestine
Eewin Montague
Sanme! Montague and Go
Suite For
Miners Split Widens Amid Labor Tensions
In St Louis March a growing rift appeared between Illinois coal miners and the Intermittent union as April strike plans broadened. Frank Parrington, president of the miners, said he would push for a separate conference with junior leaders to explore intensified talks and possible mediation by higher officials. The international office confirmed receipt of the report and indicated next steps.
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St.louis
Ilinpi
Franke Parrington
Minnis
Jerutars
Victory bonds rise to new high amid Market activity
New York reports Victory Bond prices climbing to fresh highs as Treasury notes for January show gains. The market reacts to refunding plans and investor demand, with notable activity by Mellon and other major holders amid unsettled Treasury expectations.
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United Prose
New York
Feltowitu
Jan Wiilersranel
Iotek
Mtine
Treaty alliance vow and senate speech cited
United Press reports Senate debate on a treaty alliance as Senator Rubin of Arkansas questions the obligations under the Covenant of the League of Nations. The speech centers on the treaty's terms and the interpretation of collective security obligations.
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United Press
Washingtos
Mitch Daman
Rubin
Arkanal
Damme
Beayie of Nations
Bonus Issue Follows Harding to South
United Press report from Washington notes ongoing efforts by Republicans to secure a full presidential stance on the bonus issue. President Harding dodged questions as allies plan moves in Congress, including a March 20 vote on Loomis amendment and a rules suspension to limit amendments.
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United
Washington
Maret
Harding
Avith Harding
New Jersey
Mandell
Housie Teatler
Mondell
Sai
Anthracite Miners Ready for Long Strike
Wilkes-Barre report cites a looming walkout by anthracite miners expected to begin April 18 if no agreement. President Kennedy of Parict No.7 says 85 percent of 150,000 miners are union members with 15 percent ready to strike, though efforts aim to bring more miners into the union before April 1. Miners plan for a long strike with funds for sustained hardship and local banks report many have exhausted savings.
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United
Wilkesbarre
Thoms Kennedy
Steke
Sion
Kennerty
Mii
Snonth
Irish Treaty Assured British Ratification
London reports British ratification of the Irish Treaty appears assured after debates, while the State Bill faces delays tied to events in Ireland. The House of Commons reportedly backed the measure amid scrutiny, with focus on ensuring a solid reading of the bill and addressing anticipated legal challenges and related abuses.
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United Press
London
Britain
Tie Howe
Comctons
British Indian note seeks Sultan rule over Holy Land
London moves surface a dispatch from Lord Reading urging Britain to back Muslim authority over the Holy Places as part of Sevres revision. The Indian government argues such changes would quiet Mohammedan disaffection and align with Near East aims ahead of the conference.
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United Press
London
Houe of Commons
Erengel
India
Ima Unger
Constansinople
Adrianaplynd
Lord Reading
Indlay
Edwin
Montagu
Near East
Paris
Tustine
I Indi
Roopa
Sevres
Turkey
Vicsrag
Great Britain
Inc
Three Lives Lost in Cheboygan Fire in Michigan
Three people died in a Cheboygan blaze that leveled a business block. Fire crews from Gaylord and Grayling battled the flames, while other city areas were saved. the cause was under investigation and damages were estimated around 500000 dollars.
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United Press
Cheroygan
Mich
Chebavenn
Gaylord
Gril
Pennsylvanian on Stand Against Fla Swindlers
Article fragment notes a Pennsylvanian man speaking from his home in Pennsylvania about resisting swindlers from Florida. Details are garbled but suggest caution against fraud schemes and a stance of defense. Names, dates, and specific events are unreadable in the OCR.
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Fla
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