Nationwide strike grows with 50 000 workers out
Reports from July 1 describe strikes spreading from New England to the West as 50 000 workers quit. Valley Junction and other centers report hundreds leaving, with 1300 at Bat, 250 at Perry, and 100 at Fort Dodge amid a government effort by the U S Labor Board to protect those who remain at work.
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Associated Prem
Fourisen
Valley Junction
Te Jos
Te Rock
Cha
Great Northern
Burlington
Thenee Moines
Vinton
Northwestern
Boone
Marshalltown
Clinton
United States Labor Board
Bat “Ington
Perry
Fort Dodie Dhara
Amocled Press
Ben Hooper
United States
Toe
Herring Opens Campaign Attack on Brookhart
Clyde L. Herring delivered the opening speech of his campaign at the Osceola county convention charging Col. Brookhart as a 10 percent candidate who tries to cram his personal political platform on Republicans of Iowa.
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Libieyto
Associanu
Washington talks shape Shantung return in Far East parley
Delegates from China and Japan meet at the Washington armament conference follow up to discuss returning Shantung to China under the spirit of the Washington agreement. Dr Wang chairs the Chinese rehab program and Kao leads Japan with Debunetah confirming no reservations. Talks aim to set a free foreigners zone at Tsingtao and continue for months.
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Far East
China
Japan
Shantung
T. Wang
Shanta
Kataiji
Kao
Debuteht
Tringtao
Will Reveals Secret in Life of Alexander McKenzie
Probate petition in St Paul Minnesota discloses that Alexander McKenzie once a partial boss of North Dakota married a second wife Eva McKenzie and had two children including a Yonkers daughter. Eva died May last in Yonkers and McKenzie attended her funeral during a trip east. His personal estate exceeds 500 000 dollars and real estate valued at 5 000 dollars. Hearing set for July 25.
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Minn
Alexander McKenzie
North Dakota
Yonkers
Eva McKenzie
McKenzie
Weather outlook for Chicago shows fair weekend
The forecast for Chicago indicates fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler air, especially across the extreme east portion tonight, shaping a pleasant two day period ahead.
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Chicago
Anti-Lynching Bill Advances Through Senate Judiciary Panel
The anti-lynching bill, carrying federal penalties for mob actions, was reported favorably with amendments by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 6 to 5 vote. One Republican, Senator Borah of Idaho, opposed. The measure lets counties indict state officers or mob members for fatal mob actions and requires reasonable protection by state officers or face five years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. federal authorities could hold liable families of victims.
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Woasigsoe
Senate Judiciary Committee
Borah
Idaho
Unusual Folk By NEA Service Air Law Test Flight Case
San Francisco reports the first legal test of air lane laws as Sam Purcell, a stunt and commercial flyer, fights a denied pilot license and arrest order. He plans an aerial trip to show jurors from thousands of feet that he is a careful, experienced driver while facing charges of low altitude tricks and reckless flying.
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NEA
San Francisco
Sam Purcell
Purcell
California State Mnotor Vehicle Department
Grandmother Crowned Beauty Queen in Belgium Contest
In Liege Belgium July 1 a local beauty contest crowned a white haired grandmother as Queen of Queens breaking expectations. The event highlighted aging beauty with a unique winner and drew attention from residents.
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Belgium
Liege
Marriage Tangle Touches Two Missouri Families
In Slater Missouri on July 1 the Forcee and Cogswell clans see relations strained by remarriages and a reported San Francisco wedding. The tale follows illness in Rochester Minnesota and a Texas bound plan before divorce petitions surface.
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Jim M. Forcee
Jim Cogswell
Forcees
Cogswells
Foreee
Rochester
Minn
Cogswell
Nevada Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Pickford Divorce
The Nevada Supreme Court denied Attorney General Fowler’s petition for rehearing of his challenge to Mary Pickford and Owen Moore's divorce granted in Mendon. The court’s action ends the case after it recently upheld the divorce. Gavin McNab, San Francisco attorney for Miss Pickford, commented on the ruling.
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Mary Pickford
Nevada
Carson City
Nev
State Supreme Court of Nevada
T Day
Leonard B. Fowler
Minden
Owen Moore
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Cal
Nevada Supreme Court
Gavin McNab
Miss Pickford
Morse Freed in Conspiracy Case Arrested Again
Charles W. Morse and Rupert M. Much, held on conspiracy to defraud the government over shipping board contracts, were discharged from custody by U S Commissioner Arthur Chapman on a technicality in the complaint. They were immediately rearrested by Deputy Marshal Gilbert A. Brown.
Four Women Attacked Mrs Ramsey Near Red Rock
Report says four women abducted Mrs Ramsey from her farm near Red Rock in an automobile, drove her to a secluded spot where she was severely whipped and tied to a tree before releasing herself. The incident followed warnings about her alleged relationship with married men.
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Dart
Youth Dies After Dare on Rail Tower in New York
Thomas Murray aged 14 was killed at Tower Port Chester New York on July 1 after touching a high tension electric wire while attempting a dare. He reportedly said he did not want to seem cowardly before his death.
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Port Chester
N. Y
Thomas Murray
Dare
Thomas
Woman Ends Life in Suspected Suicide Tragedy
A 48 year old woman Jennie Cale died by suicide yesterday at her home. Police and investigators are examining possible prompts and circumstances surrounding the act.
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Tae
Jennie Cale
Mantel to Succeed Rathenau as German Foreign Minister
Amsterdam reports indicate Herr Von Mantel will replace Walter Rathenau as German foreign minister. The announcement cites incoming government changes and confirms the succession plan observed today.
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Rathenau
Amsterdam
Herr von Mantel
Walter Rathenau
London court suit over slip on chalk banana drawing
William Bogger sues a street pavement artist in London claiming damages for a broken leg after slipping on a greasy chalk banana drawing. The case argues the artist's material caused the accident and seeks compensation.
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London
William Boggerty
Boggerty
Family of Six Found Living in One-Room Shed Near St Louis
A family of six including Mrs Charion Whybrow and four children were discovered living in a cramped one room shed on the outskirts of St Louis. Bead chains are noted as a growing fashion trend, often worn twice or three times around the neck.
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St. Lowes
Charion Whybrow
St. Louis
Union County Republicans Endorse Evans Stevens for Supreme Court
The Union County Republican convention met at the courthouse at 1:00 this morning with delegates from every precinct present. Endorsed the candidacy of Judge Evans Stevens for the Iowa Supreme Court along with reaffirming Republican principles and pledging support to nominees county and state level.
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Calon County
Republican Party
Abrahom
Warren G. Harding
Iowa
Nate. I. Kendall
Republican Pi
Frank P. Bolinger
Afton
Hoer F. Harsh
John W. Milnes
Labor right to be free from strikes urged by President
Washington July 1 Associated Press The President told the conference that labor has the right, capital has the right, and the people have the right to be free from strikes He urged reaching an agreement and said government influence would aid in bringing it about.
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Washington
Associated Press
Women Named Chairmen at Des Moines Party Conventions
In Des Moines on July 1, women presided over both major party gatherings. Mrs. George Richter was named temporary chairwoman of the Democratic convention while Mrs. A H Todd became permanent chairwoman of the Republican convention.
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Des Moines
Asociated Press
George Richter
A. H. Todd
Walkout by Creston Union Men Hits C H and Q Shops
Four hundred sixty three Creston railroad workers walked out at 10:00 AM following a strike order. Most left the paint and blacksmith shops and round house with tools in hand, while crews in track work had already quit. Cars filled the gate area as strikers dispersed to their homes or to the strike hall for registration.
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Round House
Creston
Utery
Brydon
East Montgome Street
Unionist Wins at East Nottingham England by election
London July 1 The by election at Nottingham East followed Sir John Rees death and produced a coalition unionist victory for J P with 10404 votes. W Jones cooperative labor 5431 votes and W Graham liberal 4065 in a three cornered race.
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London
Ottingham
John Rees
J. P
W. Jones
Cooperaive Labor
W. Graham
Etiquette Guide on Eating Posture and Manners
The text advises proper dining conduct. It stresses sitting upright while eating, avoiding lounging, and not resting elbows on the table or fidgeting with silverware. When not eating, hands should rest quietly in the lap as a mark of poise and good taste.
Marriage a la Mode and Persian Customs in Jealousy
A brief discussion notes jealousy as a universal instinct and compares display in Persians who read others' behavior. It mentions a historic custom where a man could not look at neighbors' homes after his wife dies and describes a grave hat to shield the grave from gazing.
Outwits Ten Guards in Escape from English Prison
A historical report describes Lawrence Hedon outwitting ten guards during a prison escape attempt. He concealed his movements and managed to evade immediate capture, shocking observers and prompting questions about prison security and inmate ingenuity.
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Eng
Lawrence Hedon
Ube
Big merger unites auto and truck firms across seven states
The Associated Press reports a multimillion consolidation of auto and truck factory owners spanning seven big concerns. Production will start soon and the group includes seven manufacturing plants plus five assembling sites in Indianapolis Bowton Louisville Oakland and St Louis.
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Dayton
Associacem Press
Indienpotlay
Bowton
Loulaville
Oakland
Calif
St. Louw
Farm leases blend landlord tenant profits in Lloyd Stockshare plan
The Iowa agricultural experiment station reports two new farm cases by L. Holmes describing a Lloyd Stockshare lease. Landlords provide land and inputs while tenants supply labor equipment and power and jointly share profits with livestock and feed provided. A Bureau of Markets note accompanies the method.
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Haveeen
L. Holmes
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Bureau of Markets
United States
English Celtic Stock in U S Decreasing
Census figures cited by the Bureau report a drop in English and Celtic stock in the United States from 9,900,000 in 1910 to 739,000 in 1920. The decline includes Irish Scottish and Welsh origins, covering immigrants and native-born individuals within the county.
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Waington
Eyae
Courtey
Bur Jeau
Ode
Iowa Ranks Second in Butter Shipments to Chicago in May
Iowa, per the department of agriculture, placed second in butter shipped to Chicago in May totaling 1818 pounds. Dairying in Iowa shows a favorable trend with recent months improving.
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Iowa
Chicago
Amesia
Department of Agerculture
Man Detonates Bomb Under Hat Blowing Off His Head
A troubling report describes a man aged 77 in July Ith Relix Bourg placing a bomb under his hat and triggering it, resulting in his head being blown apart. The fragmentary text implies a fatal, self-inflicted blast with no additional details available.
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Relix Bourg
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