Way to Prevent Coal Profiteering Lies in Legislation
Washington reports partial settlement in the bituminous strike and hopes to end anthracite work suspension. The question is whether voluntary controls will hold with mine owners in charge. Secretary Hoover urges Congress to pass laws to prevent profiteers from skyrocketing coal prices. Consideration also given to grain elevators in priority rules.
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Washington
Associated Press
Hoover
Congress
Kneeskern Attorneys Seek New Trial in Iowa Murder Case
In Decorah Iowa on August 17 Associated Press reports Frank Kneeskern convicted of first degree murder in the Irene Van Brocklin case filed a motion for a new trial. The petition claims the verdict lacked sufficient evidence and resulted from passion and prejudice.
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Decorah
Associated Press
Frank Kneeskern
Irene van Brocklin
Castalia
Sullty
Kneeskern
Winneshiek County
Funeral of Viscount Northcliffe at Westminster Abbey
The funeral of the late Viscount Northcliffe was held at Westminster Abbey at noon today. United States Ambassador George Harvey attended along with the widow, the mother of the deceased, and his brothers as chief mourners.
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London
Associated Press
Viscount Northcliffe
Westminster Abbey
United States
George Harvey
Admits Slaying Four Forty Years Ago
Litchfield Illinois August 17 solution of four long unsolved murders emerges from an alleged confession by Silas Foster age 55 who died by suicide August 6 after an attempted attack on Mrs. Charles Barner of Sorento Foster claimed to have killed Mr Bellwood Carlyle Mrs Ernest Mount Olive on March 20 1882 and two McClellan brothers at Centralia Records indicate Alexander McClellan was murdered around forty years ago No mention of a brothel is made
Riegger Granted Extension in Case in Des Moines
Des Moines on August 17 an extension to August 25 was granted in the case of Wallingford Riegger charged with improper actions toward women. Riegger waived examination but the state requested testimony be taken at this time.
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Riegger
Des Moines
Press
Wallingford Riegger
Weather Indications for Chicago Next Twenty Four Hours
Chicago weather notes fair tonight and Friday with warm temperatures near sixty in the western portion. The forecast calls for generally pleasant conditions and no rain in the immediate outlook.
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Chicago
Weather observations and temperatures from Aug 11 to Aug 17
The report lists daily highs and lows with rainfall. From Aug 11 to Aug 17 the highest temperatures range around 84 to 86 degrees and lows near 67 to 72. Rainfall is recorded as none on Aug 14 15 16. Temperature at 1 pm today is 88 degrees.
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H. M. Stanley
Seven Trains Tied Up at Albuquerque
Seven transcontinental trains are stalled at Albuquerque N M as rail officials work to resolve the dispute. Freight service is planned west to Gallup to prevent a food shortage while talks continue. In Las Vegas walkout settlement talks were expected between Union Pacific managers and union leaders. In Los Angeles the Angel sailing to Liberia was halted awaiting fifty three additional passengers led by Rev J E Lewis for a back to Africa movement.
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Albuquerque
N. M
J. L. Hibbard
The
Santa Fe
Gallup
Las Vegas
Nev
A. N. Williams
Los Angeles-Salt Lake
Union Pacific System
Los Angeles
Cal
Liberia
Angel
J. E. Lewis
Ace
Africa
Confess They Killed Street Car Motorman
Fred Hayden and Joseph Carey confessed to police that they killed George J. Keaty a street car motorman whose body was found in the street. They say they attacked Keaty after Mrs. Katherine Bock complained he had tried to force his attentions on her 13 year old daughter. The men await coroner's inquest results.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Fred Hayden
Joseph Carey
George J. Keaty
Keaty
Katherine Bock
Iowa Mine Workers to Discuss Settlement
J. H. Morris head of the Iowa district wires Des Moines officials to call a meeting on Friday August 18 to discuss terms of the settlement and a definite plan for resumption of coal mining in the state as invited by operators.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
J. H. Morris
Iowa
United States Mine Workers
Moreland
Cleveland coal pact heats Iowa talks
Des Moines August 17 Associated Press says the full text of the Cleveland coal agreement is in the hands of Iowa operators. President Smith planned an immediate conference at Des Moines to review the terms and gauge miner acceptance.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Smith
End of Big Four strike eases western transport
Chicago reports relief as Big Four Brotherhoods end their strike. Western transport improves with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific cleared, trains moving from Albuquerque and Prescott. Union Pacific knot unravels as trainmen return to work and blockade ends.
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Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Albuquerque
Prescott
Union Pacific
Russians Attack and Slay Japanese in Asia War News
Reported Aug 17 by Associated Press describes an armored train carrying Japanese troops moving to Habarovsk after fifty Russian partisans plundered a Japanese train, eleven Nipponese killed. Japan considers evacuations in Nikolaievsk and maritime province as northern Sakhalien shows stay of forces.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Habarovsk
Nikolaievsk
Sakhalien
Boy of Ten Dies as Train Hits Auto Near Adel
Detouring to reach the main state highway the auto of Virgil Kauffman three miles west of Adel was hit by a Milwaukee Spirit Lake train this morning. Fred Kauffman ten was killed outright Ralph Kauffman eight will likely die from injuries. Virgil his wife two smaller children and a nephew escaped with minor bruises. The crossing is obscured by weeds and the driver failed to see the approaching train until it was upon them. The accident occurred within 300 yards of their home.
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Perry
Virgil Kauffman
Adel
Fred Kauffman
Ralph Kauffman
Virgil
Mad Dog Pursues Man Around Farm Near Coin Iowa
A mad dog scare near Coin Iowa ends with Charles Wilbur’s dog, already bitten in the scare, attacking him in his barn. Wilbur tied the dog to a stall but the animal broke free and charged him. after a chase of about an hour the dog was killed and found to be rabid.
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Mad Dog
Coin
Charles Wilbur
Mr. Wilbur
Rabbies
Two Towns Threatened By Forest Fires
Forest fires west and south of Evaleth threaten two towns as residents flee. Every man in town leaves as a strong southwest wind fans the blaze and smoke fills Evaleth, a 7500 population town near a western open pit mine. Kenney, northwest of Evaleth, faces greatest danger and earnest efforts aim to save it.
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Evaleth
Kenney
No Agreement Reached At 4 30 In Talks Between Rail Officials
New York Aug 17 The railroad executives and Brotherhood chiefs failed to reach any agreement by 4 30 p m and the conference was to continue tomorrow. Sessions were held behind closed doors with one momentary opening when executives requested files showing actions at other strikes.
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New York
Associated Press
Brotherhood
Buck and Bull Battle Ends in Dairy Corral
A large buck leaped into a corral on a dairy ranch ten miles south of Eureka California and was gored to death by a bull after a ten minute battle. The incident was witnessed by Northwestern Pacific train passengers who brought the tale here.
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Eureka
Cal
Here
Northwestern Pacific
Governor halts planned Dempsey Brennan prize fight
Indianapolis reports Governor McCray announced that the Labor Day prize fight between Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan cannot take place, ending the scheduled event.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Press
McCray
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Railroad Brotherhoods Meet to End Strike Plan
Five railroad brotherhoods gathered in conference to discuss end of the railroad strike. They will submit plans to representatives of 148 railroads under the rail executives. Warren Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, arrived to join discussions.
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New York
Associated Press
Warren §. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The
Brotherhood
Submarine Chaser Eagle 52 Disabled at Sea
Eagle boat No. 52 with seventy four citizen sailors of the naval reserve from Philadelphia and nearby points in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is disabled off Block Island. Initial message said the Eagle 12 is disabled and anchored at Great Salt Point entrance. a tug was requested. A later message said the chaser cannot proceed due to two badly bent propellers and a tug is again requested.
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Philadelphia
Eagle Boat No
Naval Reserve
Pennsyvania
New Jersey
Block Island
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Great Salt Point
Nuisance of Alley Burning Draws Public Complaints
Residents complain about rubbish burning in downtown alleys. Ashes and smoke blow into homes and stores, forcing windows shut in hot weather. Some businesses have stopped burning and earned public thanks for cleaner air and easier ventilation.
Q Train Kills Man At Ottumwa Today
J. W. Lawson a fifty year old workman was killed instantly by a Burlington train at Ottumwa while walking along the right of way near the east city limits. The accident involved passenger train No 17 and Lawson failed to hear the approaching train before he could escape. A separate report notes a Soo Line wreck at Annandale Minnesota where a chair car plowed into a smoker, two companions died, and officials list ten dead with possible more.
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Ottumwa
Associated Press
Lawson
Burlington
Soo Line
Annandale
Minn
A. L. Stritzer
Waterloo
Stuntzner
Fraternal Congress Meets in Canada
Milwaukee is told the National Fraternal Congress of America will convene in Montreal Aug 28 31. Leaders from 96 societies with over nine million members will discuss legislation health conservation and publicity campaigns along with addresses by Evans Millener Noble and Smith.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Associated Press
National Fraternal Congress of America
Montreal
P. Q
Harry CC. Evans
Des Moines
Iowa
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
John A Millener
Columbus
Ohio
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America
Emily Noble
Chicago
Joseph 8. Smith
Publicity Bureau
The
Congress
Near East Relief
Edward F. Reimer
Henri Roy
Mederic Martin
Alfred Lambert
Canadian Fraternal Association
Harry Wade
Indianapolis
Ind
National Fraternal Congress
Greek Picture Brides Arrive in U S from Piraeus
One hundred fifty Greek picture brides landed aboard the Megali Hellas at New York from Piraeus. They said conditions at home were harsh and they were glad to escape to marry their future husbands promptly.
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New York
Megali Hellas
Piraeus
Strang
Mexican Convicts Escape Texas State Farm Lynx
Houston reports say teen Mexican convicts escaped from Clemens state farm in Brazoria County last night, with officials receiving details today.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
Clemens State Farm
Brazoria County
Creston Defeats Leon In Tight 5 To 4 Semi-Pro Ballgame
In the Leon tournament Creston defeated speedy Leon 5 to 4. Creston's battery was Redabaugh and Swanson, Leon's Bowles and Batch. Steverson led with four hits in five appearances including a triple double and single. Murray added three hits. Creston totaled twelve hits to Leon's three as the first and ninth innings split the pool.
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Creston
Redabaugh
Swanson
Leon
Bowles
Batch
Stevenson
Murray
Solemn Obsequies for Arthur Griffith
Arthur Griffith is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery after services at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Bernes presided as crowds paid homage to the departed leader. Michael Francis Doyle of Philadelphia attended, coming from London to honor Griffith and place a wreath on his grave.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Ireland
Arthur Griffith
Reat
Glasnevin
Immaculate Conception
Griffith
Berne
America
Michael Francis Doyle
Philadelphia
London
Doyle
Roger Casement
Harding Defers Address to Congress
President Harding, in Washington, today chose to defer his planned address to Congress until tomorrow or later, according to Associated Press reporting. The delay shifts the timing of the national message as political realignments unfold.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Congress
Missouri Says Illinois Miners Block Shipments
Complaint by E. J. Wallace of the Missouri fuel commission alleges striking miners in southern Illinois block coal deliveries to Missouri. Gov. Small forwarded the matter to Adjt. Gen. Black for investigation and report.
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Springfield
E. J. Wallace
The
Missouri Fuel Commission
Ilinois
Missouri
Small
Adjt
Black
Public school completion and Los Angeles traffic deaths
The text notes that only 15 of every 100 children entering public school finish high school and that motor vehicle death rates are higher in Los Angeles than in any other western city.
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Los Angeles
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Bull
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