Sankey report urges immediate coal mine control and compensation
London June 24 reports on four coal mine inquiries. Justice Sankey calls for immediate legislation to acquire mines with just compensation, state royalties, and local administration via mining councils, plus three years of coal control. Miners oppose binding contracts to refrain from striking, while owners urge community consultation before action.
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London
Sir John Sankey
Justice Sankey
Sayings on pride and temptation from Parl gated lockwood
The passage notes that few can do as they please yet many boast of their freedom. It argues that claiming a town is good usually means making money there. It adds that arguing with a fool is folly and temptation recognizes those waiting to yield, regardless of wisdom.
May Send Troops to Danzig
Paris reports the supreme allied military and naval council at Versailles discusses replacing German and Polish garrisons in Danzig with allied troops. Paper sources say a movement toward a military dictatorship in Germany is gaining ground, with Die Freiheit noting counter revolutionary elements preparing a blow against the government.
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Paris
Supreme Alled Military and Naval Council
Versailles
Danzig
Germany
Kreuz Zeitung
Berlin
Die Freiheit
Funeral Services for Jos M Wireman Held at Libertyville
Joseph Wireman born March 16 1852 in Jefferson County died Thursday June 19 at his home two miles east of town aged 67 years 3 months 3 days He married Laura Cornell March 17 1880 they had one child who died in infancy He leaves wife one adopted daughter Mrs Trevor Roland two brothers Frank and James and two sisters Alice and Dora He belonged to the Presbyterian church ill for two weeks but never complained The funeral was from home Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Stephenson Interment Birmingham Cemetery
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Joseph Wireman
Jefferson County
Laura Cornell
Trevor Roland
Frank
Birmingham
James
Cantril
Iowa
Alice
Dora
Presbyterian Church
Stephens
Libertyville Presbyterian Church
We Quit Dodecanese To Greece After Italian Surrender
A brief European reshuffle notes Italy surrendered the Dodecanese Islands to Greece, ending a long territorial dispute as power shifts in the region. The move signals a realignment of control in the Aegean amid broader wartime proceedings.
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Italy
Dodecanesus Islands
Greece
New York Evening Post
Vermont Legislator Green Encounters Local Welcome Story
Representative Frank Green of Vermont visits a rural town during recess and shares family ties in the region. An elderly resident tests his claim with a wary greeting, then accepts Green after confirming his lineage. The anecdote highlights Vermont hospitality and local pride.
Wanted Help Advertisements for Local Businesses
Two girls sought for evening work at The Kozy. Three girls needed at Fairfield Steam Laundry. Need a modern or partly modern five or six room house to rent by July 1. contact W. C. McFadden at phone 212. A girl wanted for general hosework at 704 South Depot Street.
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THE
KOZY
Fairfield Steam Laundry
W. C. McFadden
South Depot Street
For Sale Real estate on West Grimes with utilities
For sale a seven room residence at 107 West Grimes two blocks from Burlington depot and four from public square. Possession soon. H A Mitchell 490-1 also listings include ground cherry plants at 10c per dozen Mrs Ed Campbell 1200 476-11 piano and leather lounge at 505 West Washington street 2556 474-25 cook stove at 201 W Broadway Mrs Etta Clarke 477 sweet peas for cut flowers 2295 Mrs J C McCabe 480-26 hard coal base burner Clifford Thoma 457-2
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West Grimes Street
Moorn
Burlington Depot
Public Square
H. A Mitchell
Ed. Campbell
West
Washington Street
Etta Clarke
W. Broadway
J. C. McCabe
Clifford Thoma
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Queen of Hearts
Knave
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Lockwood
Allied Military Council
Jos. M. Wireman
Libertyville
Vermont
Frank Green
Green
Labert St. Clair
Kansas City Star
C. B. Cleasby & Co
Libertyville, Ia
Jericho & Easton
Clarence
Chicago
McNamara Bros
League of Nations
Chautauqua Park
Fairfield
Clarence S. Darrow
Ries
Expres
William H. Taft
Mackinaw
Journal Office
Chichester S
Chichester
John M.br
Illinois
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