Unions in Industrial Cities Eye General Strike
Chicago reports an approaching general strike plan as shopmen near eight weeks on strike. Sioux City cites movement for a nationwide walkout urged by unions in Denver Detroit Omaha San Francisco and other cities to protest the war on unions and press the AFL to call a general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
New York
Sioux City
John Shank
Trades Assembly
Harding
Denver
Detroit
Omaha
San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Confesses He Killed His Wife's Parents in Ax Slaying
Austin on August 24 report states August Detloff confessed to slaying his wife's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner with an ax on July 12. He is held by county authorities on suspicion. In a signed confession he said he cannot relate the details and there are things he does not want to give out now that the old man is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Minn
Associate Press
Detloff
John Wagner
Admits Striking Wife Who Died at Morris
Thomas Cushing 24 confessed partially to attacking and killing his wife of four months and injuring their unborn baby. Mrs Cushing died in hospital after being carried from a fire at their home. He said he struck her with a chair while drinking. police question how the fire started. Coroner ruled death from wounds with unknown weapon in Cushing's hands.
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Morris
Ill
Thomas Cushing
James Mack
Cushing
Tom
Four Killed In Midair Collision Near Pisa Italy
Two military planes collided at about 1000 feet near Pisa Italy. Both pilots and two observers died when wreckage collapsed onto them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisa
Italy
Associated Press
Floral exhibit fire destroys displays at county fair
Nashua Aug 24 The floral department hall at the Chicaksaw county fair burned early this morning destroyed by fire caused by faulty wiring. The fire was found at 1 00 am but organizers say the fair will continue.
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Nashua la
Associated Press
Floral Department
Chicaksaw County Air
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next Day
Chicago weather indications show generally fair skies with a cooler night ahead followed by cooler conditions into Friday. High confidence that temperatures will dip tonight and remain mild tomorrow in the area.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Reported by Dr. H. M. Stanley
Local observations for the past 24 hours show highs and lows with rainfall totals. Data include dates Mon Aug 21 to Thurs Aug 24, with temperatures ranging from 62 to 90 degrees and rainfall amounts from None to 2 inches. Temperature at 1 pm today recorded at 90 degrees.
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H. M. Stanley
Weeks Approves Report on Beck Shooting Case
Secretary Weeks approved findings of a military board that Lieut. Col. Paul W. Beck was killed by a revolver wound in April while in the line of duty. Charges of an attack on Mrs. Day were not substantiated and Weeks will forward evidence to the Oklahoma attorney general for possible civil action, though no recommendation was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Paul W. Beck
Army Air Service
Jean P. Day
Oklahoma City
Weeks
Beck
Day
Oklahoma
Judge Day
Southwest Coal Strike Settled Ends Dispute Across Four States
An agreement to end the coal strike in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma was reached at a conference of miners union officials and operators. The wage scale from March 31 last extends to March 31 1923 and guarantees no discrimination against current miners. Newly mined coal should be on tracks by September 1. The union and operators represented about 15 million tons annual production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Associated Press
Southwest
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Senate takes up soldier bonus bill focus this week
Washington report notes committee changes to the House soldier bonus bill have been approved and the Senate began considering individual member desires. passage of the bonus bill this week is regarded as possible.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Resolution calls for nationwide strike by labor unions
Omaha August 24 Associated Press John M Gibbs president of the Central Labor Union of Omaha releases the full text of a resolution sent to unions nationwide urging the American Federation of Labor to call a national strike to protest slavery conditions imposed on workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Associated Press
John M. Gibbs
Central Labor Union of
American Federation of Labor
South Dakota Man Hunt Moves to Nebraska
Sioux Falls Aug. 24. The search for four convicts who escaped the state prison last week extended into Nebraska between Verdel and Monowi across the Missouri River from Springfield. Bloodhounds trailed the fugitives but heat hindered progress. Farmers were told to watch farm equipment, three airplanes aided the chase though brush limited progress, and posses planned a canvass of the Verdel Monowi district with Nebraska authorities cooperating.
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Sioux Falls
Verdel
Monowi
Nebraska
Missouri River
Springfield
S. D
Verde
International Air Congress to Convene in London
London will host an International Air Congress in the last week of June 1923 open to signatory nations of the International Air Convention. Delegations from military, naval and aeronautical forces will discuss the technical and scientific development of aeronautics in all its aspects.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Girl of Sixteen Renounces Marriage in Iowa Suit
Waterloo Iowa August 24 Mrs Bertha Hazel Potter Payne aged 16 files in district court to annul her April 4 1921 marriage to Osburn Payne 41 claiming he had a lawful wife living and that she did not wish to marry him but did so under her mother's pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bertha Hazel Potter Payne
District Court
Osburn Payne
Payne
We Are Still Mediating Says Stone In Conference
Representatives of many railroads met at the Yale Club to discuss a separate agreement amid the strike. President Warren Stone of the Locomotive Engineers said they are still mediating as the group adjourned at 1 25 this afternoon and he moved to the Hotel Woodstock for talks with Labor Headquarters leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Yale Club
Warren
Stone
Locomotive Engineers
Woodstock
Gallows for Wreckers of Trains Provided in Bill
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Sterling proposes the death penalty for train wreckers when passengers or employees are killed. The bill, sent to the Interstate Commerce Committee, also imposes heavy penalties for tampering with tracks or engines on interstate trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Sterling
S. D
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Gary
Ind
Creston Falls to Corning in Clarinda Game
A telephoned report from Clarinda confirms Creston lost to Corning this afternoon. Creston pitchers Briesser and Harkins, catchers Swanson and Evans faced Corning pitcher Cy Williams and catcher Harry Williams. the pool decision came in the second inning. Peacock, Creston’s new center fielder, will be in Clarinda tomorrow for the 4:00 o’clock game with Poison pitching.
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Creston
Corning
Clarinda
Briesser
Harkins
Swanson
Evans
Peacock
Perry
Po'son
Federal fuel distribution agency proposed to meet coal emergency
Senator Cummins of Iowa is drafting a bill to establish a new federal fuel distribution agency and extend the powers of the existing board to address the coal shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Cummins
Iowa
Two Men Found Guilty of Robbery on Broadway
Gerald Chapman and George Anderson were found guilty in federal court of stealing 2.5 million dollars in cash and securities from a mail wagon on Broadway last October. Judge Holmes sentenced both to 25 years in federal prison at Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gerald Chapman
George Anderson
Broadway
Holmes
Atlanta
Fifteen Alleged Radicals Arrested in Michigan Wood Raid
Max Lerner of Seattle and C Nordling of Portland were among 15 alleged radicals arrested after a raid on a gathering in a wooded area near Bridgeman Michigan. Federal and county officials seized literature they say showed a plan to exploit the coal and rail strike to gain control of government property. All detainees face conspiracy charges.
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Bridgeman
Mich
Max Lerner
Seattle
C. Nordling
Portland
Ore
Here
Guardsmen Endure Rain Soaks Camp Dodge Barracks
Des Moines Iowa August 24 Guardsmen from Iowa national guard faced heavy rain at Camp Dodge. Leaking buildings forced the troops to improvise with pup tents for shelter during the overnight shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa National Guardsmen
Dodge
Advertisers Signal Growth in Major U S Firms
The piece notes that large national institutions like Standard Oil and Swift & Co advertise to expand reach, cut consumer costs, and serve more people. It argues advertising draws the public, lowers prices, and increases sales across well known brands and automotive makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Swift & Co
Many Cases Are Being Cleared From Docket and Divorces Granted
The court reports a rapid clearance of cases by dismissal default agreement or hearing, reducing upcoming docket load. Judge A Ray Maxwell and counsel are praised for efficiency as Official Court Reporter W M Hyland notes the workload. Divorces granted include Eva R Glover v Alfred K and Alta A Anderson v Harry W Anderson. others settled, with several judgments by default. Probate matters in M N Mons with about $1000 in claims allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ray Maxwell
W. M. Hyland
Eva R. Glover
Alfred K., Glover
Alta A. Anderson
Harry W. Anderson
Andrew A. Kramer
Sheridan Ot! Co
Cabell Petroleum Co
Sheridan 681 Co
Security Loan and Investment Co
Mary E. Polson
A. Polson
Green Bay Lumber Co
W. l Thomas
M.N Mons
Dora Smith
B A. Randall
Legal Proceedings Summary from Gripp Detty to Dufur Loy
The receiver remains in office in W A Gripp versus Detty with funds to apply to plaintiff or distribute. Default judgments: Continental Mutual Life vs Anna Powell. Thayer Savings Bank vs E B Goodman. John W Hood vs A R Twidwell and B Goodman. J B Hosier vs J W Harp and Mary Harp. Mary Bogas vs W D Anderson. Ferdinand Hoffman vs William Hoffman. E T Dufur vs Carl A Loy. Foreclosures and other actions include Fred W Reinig vs H W Slaughter and J M Roberts vs Clifford Henkle. settlements and dismissals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gripp
Chas A. Detty
Continental Mutual Life Insurance Co
G. P. Brown
Anna Powell
Frankin & Hood
F. W. Hendrick
John W. Hood
A. R. Twidwell
B. Goodman
B. Hosier
J. W. Harp
Mary Harp
Jersild Knitting Co
Frank C Weber
Mary (. Bogas
W. D. Anderson
Ferdinand Hoffman
William Hoffman
E. T. Dufur
Carl A. Loy
Fall Fabrics Lead with Velvet Satin and Crepes
Velvet satin and crepe fabrics dominate fall palettes with dark browns leading. The season emphasizes rich textures and deep hues for apparel and home fashions.
Belief Links July Births to Faithful Love
A traditional saying links girls born in July with faithfulness in love and friendship. The old belief suggests July-born individuals hold steadfast loyalty in relationships and friendships.
Dublin Eyes Irish Parliament Opening After Provisional Move
Dublin reports slight recovery from shock over Michael Collins death as plans move forward for a new Irish Parliament meeting on Saturday. K T Cosgrave leads provisional government with Richard Mulcahy directing final steps to eliminate irregulars amid Cork clashes. Names like Kevin O Higgins Gen O Connell and Gen O Sullivan surface as possible Collins successors. Collins' body reached Dublin by steamer from Cork where he was killed.
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Dublin
Michael Collings
K. T. Cosgrove
Richard Mulcklay Io
Cork
Michael Cottina
Covgrave
Mulcahy
Kevrin O'Higgins
Gen O'Connell
Gen. O'Sullivan
Collins
Troops May Be Ordered As Guards at Havelock
Governor McKelvie declared that Nebraska strike troubles are null and void except at Havelock where Burlington shop town officials are union men. Reports say authorities may use state troops if labor leaders do not curb their men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
McKelvie
Nebraska
Havelock
Burlington
Jumps from Train as Handcuffs Are Removed
George Brown, en route to St Joseph Michigan from DeKalb Indiana to face forged check charges escaped from Deputy Sheriff Cribbs by leaping from a moving train at Porter Indiana. His handcuffs were briefly removed through an open window and he reportedly escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Brown
St. Joseph
Mich
DeKalb
C. Cribbs
Porter Ind
Collie Hero Smothers Centipede to Save Child
Monte the Collie saved four year old Otto B Thum Jr from a centipede on a Pueblo picnic ground. The dog struck the insect and was poisoned and paralyzed, dying today despite physicians’ efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Associated Press
Monte
Otto B. Thum, Jr
Railway Worker Flogging Sparks Texas Arrests
Chicago reports say shopmen strike violence continues. In Waco, Texas, R. T. Campbell and two others were jailed for alleged open port law violations after flogging a railway employee, W. T. Harris, who was dragged from the Missouri Kansas & Texas yard at Hillsburg and beaten with wet ropes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
R. T. Campbell
W. T. Harris
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Hillsburg
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Marilyan Miller
Jack Pickford
Creston Corning
Thayer Savings Bank
Eb, Goodman
Fred W. Reinig
H. W. Slaughter
Herbert L. Jones
E. Goodman
J. H. Patt
Frank Coan
Wilton McCarthy
Truman Comer
Jessie Com
J M. Roberts
Clfford Henkle
E. E. Lundquist
George A. Johnston
Joe Ferrow
Bill Waterman Davenport
J. J Waterman
JI. JL
D. Davenport & Sons
Ben 5S Stull
Ollie
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