Turmoil in Terre Haute Mill Sparks National Guard Blockade
Terre Haute Indiana July 25 renewed disorders involving striking workers spurred National Guardsmen to enforce martial law regulations. Three hundred twenty three guardsmen surrounded the Columbian Enameling and Stamping plant while 600 workers remained on strike. A crowd of about three thousand gathered in Twelve Points as soldiers faced resistance with bayonets and minor explosions. One injury reported. 11 arrested bringing detainees to 180 since the strike began. Guardsmen closed beer taverns and ordered dispersal. Federal conciliators Richardson and Schack sought settlement after calming. Most of the 22 000 union workers returned to work as activity resumed.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Columbian Enameling and Stamping Company
Indus
Charles L. Richardson
Washington
Pr E. Schack
Chicago
Hunt Takes Charge Of Alaskan Colony
Lt Col L J Hunt of the Marine Corps is named commandant of the Matanuska Valley colonization project in Alaska. He vows to push home construction first and employ most of 79 transient workers who arrived on the North Star, with 75 more expected next week. Fuller of New York and relief administrator Harry L Hopkins team visit Seattle. Lt L V Martin of the Navy becomes second in command at Matanuska.
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S. R."fuller
New York
Harry L. Hopkins
Seattle
L. V. Martin
Navy
Matanuska
Fuller
Test Pays Off Quick Says Owner Hill
A brief quote highlights the value of a quick three minute test. Owner Hill emphasizes that the test is worthwhile for the owner’s time.
Rust Invasion Hurts Wheat Crops Throughout Dakota Rim
The Agriculture Department reports stem rust of wheat causing severe damage across Minnesota and the Dakotas. Marquis wheat in southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota shows 50 to 70 percent injury, with movement northward in the past 10 days. North Dakota harvest is weeks away, threatening extensive losses in the Red River valley depending on weather next week.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Minnesota
Dakota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Tension in Mexican Uprising Eases After Siege
In Tamaulipas a peasant-led force of about 2000 besieging Matamoros disbanded after federal troops and city police moved on the administration building. Governor Rafael Villarreal faced pressure but voiced confidence he could dominate the situation as Mexico City promised a full investigation into complaints against him. News from Tampico and Tabasco noted semi military control and political realignments amid broader unrest and shifting leadership. London’s population decline is mentioned with no clear link to the main event.
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Matamoros
Tamaulipas
Mex
Rafael Villarreal
Mexico City
Cardenas
Villareal
Tampico
Itaffe
Mungia
Manauia
Thomas Garrido Canabal
Tabasco
Garrido
Miguel Lastra
Pabasco
Aureo Calles
Mexico
Plutearco Elias Calles
Central Bank Bill Denounced By Glass
Washington July 25 Senator Glass a Virginia Democrat bitterly denounced a proposed central bank amendment as repugnant to the original purpose of the federal reserve system. The long access and recessed floor debate continued as Senator Nye prepared to offer the amendment amid expectations the bill would pass this week or early next in nearly its present form.
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Glass
Washington
P-Central Bank
Virginia
Senate
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Hhe
Nye
North Dakota
Republican
Girl Absolved Of Blame In Drowning
Worcester reports investigators find no evidence to warrant criminal action against Esther Magill an 11 year old from Whitinsville in the alleged drowning of Mrs. Alice Sherman by her husband Newell Sherman Button choir singer and scoutmaster Assistant District Attorney Alfred B Cenedella states Miss Magill a key witness is not to be charged and is described as the unconscious reason for the alleged slaying
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Worcester
Mass
Esther Magill
Whitinsville
Alice Sheraman
Newell Sherman
Button Choir
Scoutmast
Alfred B ‘Cenedella
Magill
No Progress Made At Coal Parley
Washington July 25 After a half hour session the joint scale committee of Appalachian coal operators and the United Mine Workers seeking to negotiate a new wage end hour contract recessed until tomorrow afternoon No progress was the terse comment of Philip Murray vice president of the union when he left the hotel conference room Before tomorrow s meeting the operators are to meet to consider wage differentials between and within districts Negotiations were resumed today after a three week recess arranged to give congress time to act on the Guffey coal stabilization bill
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Coal Parley
Washington
Appalachian Saft
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
Congress
Guffey
Hill Explain Value Of Cattle Testing For Farmers
Agent Joseph explains cattle testing benefits farmers. If tested and tubercular cattle found, government pays $2 to $5 for condemned animals. untested cattle can yield $25 for each tubercular head. Post mortem tests may determine eligibility.
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Joseph
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