Policy Committee of Ninety to Meet in Chicago
The policy committee of ninety railway shipmen set to meet in Chicago on Monday renewing hopes for a settlement after the July strike. The call, issued by John Scott for the AFL railroad department, cites possible separate agreements with fifty two railroads and follows the Chicago injunction era.
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Chicago
Associated Press
John Scott
Railroad Department
American Federation of Labor
B. M. Jewell
Train Tragedy in Luxembourg Causes Five Deaths
Eight people ignored an oncoming train in Luxembourg Wisconsin causing four instant fatalities, one death at Green Bay Hospital, and three injuries. The Associated Press reports the accident occurred September 7.
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Luxembourg
Wis
Associated Press
Green Bay Hospital
De Valera Reported Taken By Nationals
Cork reports that Childers was captured and Erskine Childers are both prisoners of the nationalists. The report is unconfirmed and undenied. Dublin says parliament openings set for Saturday with formal business and two speakership candidates William Roche and Prof Michael Hayes. William Cosgrove expected as head of government, Prof John McNell named as alternative.
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Cork
Asociated Press
Childers
Erskine Childers
Kentmare
Killarney
Dublin
William Roche
Michael Hayes
Dail
William Cosgrove
John McNell
Havelock Shopmen Back President Jewell in Mass Meeting
Twelve hundred striking Havelock shopmen approved a resolution supporting Bert M. Jewell, president of the Railway Employes Department in Chicago, to the last ditch despite injunctions. The copy was sent to Jewell.
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Lincoln
Bert M. Jewell
Chicago
Mr. Jewell
No Conferences on Strikers 10 Meet in Chicago
Washington reports there are no talks currently between strike leaders and railroad executives. Peter Noonan, head of the electrical workers, says seven crafts are on strike and a meeting of leaders is planned in Chicago next week to decide further action.
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Chicago
Washington
Associated Press
Peter Noonan
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Chicago Weather Forecast Indications for Next 24 Hours
Partly cloudy with local thunder showers tonight or Friday. Not quite so warm Friday and in the north central portion tonight.
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Chicago
North Central
Weather Summary from Local Observations
The 24 hour observations end at 7 a m show rainfall on several days with totals of .77 inches on Monday August 28 and .79 on Wednesday, August 30. Rain was not recorded on September 4 5 6 or 7 with temperatures rising to 89 degrees by 1 p m today.
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H. M. Stanley
Cecil B. DeMille film set dazzles Strand crowd
A sprawling motion picture set recreates an Orient bazaar across from California streets and Bay water. The largest of its kind for a Cecil B. De Mille Paramount production Fool's Paradise headlines a three day Strand Theatre run. Dorothy Dalton Mil Harris and Conrad Nag are listed in principal roles.
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Bella
Jewel
Flower
Wat Chang
Terpe
Anc
California
Cecil B. de Mille
Paramount
Strand Theatre
Dorothy Dalton
Mil
Harris
Conrad Nage
Couple Granted Marriage License in Council Bluffs
M. S. Shiffer aged 26 of Creston and Mildred Gibbs aged 26 of Greenfield were issued a marriage license at Council Bluffs yesterday.
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M. S. Shiffer
Creston
Mildred Gibbs
Greenfield
Council Bluffs
Kettledrum's Journey to Europe Traced to Crusaders
A historical note suggests kettledrums were carried into Europe by returning crusaders, shaping musical traditions across medieval courts and marching bands.
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Kettledrum
Europe
Flying Parson Killed in Rutland Aviation Accident
Lieut Melvin Maynard nicknamed the Flying Parson was killed today at the Rutland aviation field. Lieut Charles Wood of Ticonderoga New York and Chas Mionett of New York also died when their aircraft plunged three thousand feet.
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Rutland
Vermont
Associated Press
Lieut
Melvin Maynard
Chas. Wood
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Chas. Mionett
New York
MacSwineys Widow in U S to Raise Funds
Mrs Murial MacSwiney widow of Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney who died in Brixton prison arrived in New York aboard the President Arthur. She is accompanied by Linda Mary Kearns and intends to raise funds for dependents and orphans of Irish republicans and for hospitals serving the Irish army.
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New York
Murial MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
London
Arthur
Linda Mary Kearns
Legion members escort Clyde Monroe body from station
Waterloo Iowa. The Iowa American Legion opens its convention by forming an escort for the body of Clyde Monroe Rainbow veteran, to be shipped from the local passenger station.
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Waterloo
Associated Press
Iowa American Legion Convention
Clyde Monroe
Tariff Conference Deadlock Fears Slow Resolve
Republican conferees on the administration tariff bill clash over wool duties sugar and other agricultural items and American valuation. McCumber and Fordney seek to finish this week with reports ready early next week as Campbell canvasses absent members for a working quorum.
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Washington
House
Senate
McCumber
Fordney
Representative Campbell
Kansas
Russians Predict Peace at Chang Chung Conference
Moscow reports confident Soviet officials expect the Chang Chung talks with Japan to secure peace in the Far East and extend Russian influence to Vladivostok. Officials hint at restoring European Asia rail service with through trains Moscow to Vladivostok and the formation of a limited company to run air service from Petrograd to the Far East city.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Chang Chung
Far East
Vladivostok
Petrograd
Ten Dead From Drinking Booze in Brooklyn Red Hook
Two more men died today in the Red Hook district bringing this week's booze death toll to ten. Police launched a drive to identify contaminated liquor and trace its source in the neighborhood.
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New York
Associated Press
Red Hook
Brooklyn
Test the Gallows On Which Pavey Will Be Hanged
In Madison Ira Pavey awaits execution as preparations for tomorrow noon proceed. Sheriff Synhorst and Warden Hallowell visit the condemned man confirming the gallows setup in a secure prison yard. Pavey, facing death, has no statement to offer.
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Madison
Associated Press
Ira Pavey
Synhorst
Pavey
Coun
Hallowell
Rail Head Says Strike Irretrievably Lost Urges Return
Omaha dispatch reports Union Pacific president Carl Gray declares the strike irrevocably lost and calls on all strikers to resume work by October 1 offering full pension rights upon return.
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Omaha
Associated Press
Carl Gray
Union Pacific System
Green Leaf Grafted in Red Apple Side
A. T. Ewing of Nevinville Iowa brings an apple to the office with a whole green leaf grafted on its side. The leaf grew on the apple like skin over fruit and remains green while the rest of the apple is red ripe. Ewing says several such apples formed in a large orchard this season.
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A. T. Ewing
Nevinville, Ia
Ewing
Noonan Served With Injunction in Chicago Restraining Order
James Peter Noonan president of the International Electrical Workers and a strike reader was formally served today with a copy of the restraining order issued in Chicago.
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Washington
Associated Press
James Peter Noonan
International Electrical Workers
Chicago
Colonel Robert E. Lee Dies at Virginia Home
Colonel Robert E. Lee, grandson of General Robert E. Lee, died at his Roanoke Virginia home today. The death was reported by Associated Press, with no immediate details on cause. His passing marks a notable moment in the family’s long military lineage.
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Col Lee
Virginia
Roanoake
Associated Press
Robert E. Lee
False rumors swirl in Creston about strike settlement
Creston residents circulated unverified chatter about a strike resolution. The Advertiser, AP member, states it will report any significant developments promptly, though timing may lag the print edition.
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Creston
Advertiser
Associated Press
Creston Tops Ottumwa in Camp Game at Fair Grounds Park
Creston defeated Ottumwa 6 to 2 at the Fair Grounds Park as Polson pitched a strong game with ten hits allowed but no walks. The home team struck early in the second and pulled away with three runs in the third and a three more in the seventh, aided by Evans and Polson's timely hitting and solid defense throughout.
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Creston
Fair Grounds Park
Ottumwa
Polson
Keil
Stevenson
Owen
Carlson
Schuster
St. John
Evan
Kennedy
Owens
Ottumwan Stevenson
Cochran
Appleby
Augustine
Evans
Swanson
Short
Maloney
Manin
Mann
Stevanson
Jury Will Not Indict Unarmed Herrin Riot Suspects
Marion Illinois September 7 The special grand jury investigating the Herrin shooting will not indict mob members who were unarmed or did not incite the riot. The assistant attorney general issued the statement today.
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Marion, Ill
Associated Press
Herrin
Prominent Baptists to Attend Convention in Bedford
The Southwestern Iowa Baptist association will meet in Bedford on September 27 28 and 29. Divines from Southern Iowa are expected to attend and programs have been printed for prospective visitors. Bedford hosts the gathering for the first time in many years with elaborate arrangements by Rev. Fletcher to receive and care for attendees.
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Southwestern Iowa Baptist Association
Bedford
Southern
Iowa
Baptists
Fletcher
Pentecostal Meetings Show Growing Interest on New York Avenue
Word from a series of Pentecostal tent meetings on New York Avenue reports highly gratifying progress and considerable results. Early rain and wind delays interrupted the start, but the services now proceed satisfactorily. A French motor bus provides dining and evening accommodations.
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New York Avenue
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