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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
5
Reported coal crisis deepens as miners strike presses for wartime wage terms. Governors back President Harding plan to reopen western Pennsylvania mines with wartime pay rates and checkoff elimination, while operators resist profit boosts. Labor leaders and officials seek to temper unrest and prevent price gouging amid looming production resumes and troop protections.
In a dramatic near miss the mine on the Wy Y A ship aimed at the Chinese cruiser Wingfing exploded within 50 feet of the U S destroyer Tracy. The Tracy remained undamaged and the Trovy was shaken. Rebels in southern Ireland prepare a last stand at Cork as authorities barricade hotels and positions.
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Moreh of River Forest report buying a Mew Studebaker passenger car after selling a Studebaker coupe. Their seven year old son Louie severely injured his right hand on a garage door incident, the cause linked to a forceful door ram.
Berger Plage reopened after an injunction by Jriygu Laodle a year ago. Chan M Berger, at the corner of Mad fautatreet and Deaiplaines, opened doors and faced ongoing disputes with claims of trespass and unauthorized use of property.
New Yorkers arrive from Foreat for a four week visit with relatives in New York City. Mr Oo Schreeder, Mrs Achiroeder, and Sgt. Iituwn lead the group, amid minor delays at Rocky Street station.
Walter Yunker of Forest Park will return home next week after several days away. Anna Weatyiha and Mina Eiste attend Luther Teague convention in Omaha then plan a two week tour to Colorado Utah and Yellowstone park. Mr and Mrs Van Sholk and daughters May and Zita take a cottage at Lake Catherine for the summer. Henry and Dorothy, children of Mr and Mrs Malwurim, underwent operations for the removal of tonsils at Oak Park hospital and are progressing nicely.
Evelyn Glugas, 501 Marengo Avenue, celebrated her near birthday on Wednesday afternoon with a group of little friends and their mothers. She received many prizes as mothers’ club members and neighbors joined in the small party at Mrs Knox’s home on Oak Park’s Ridgeland Avenue, where the young guests enjoyed several hours of fun.
Mel and Mia Charlea Armburst report they have taken a voyage at Channel Lake in Antioch HL for the current month. They describe enjoying boating and fishing activities along the lake.
Mr and Mrs Frank Howlin and Mike Katherine Schuster returned Tuesday from WielWa Reeduke Inn where they spent a week.
Mrs Nettle Otto improves at home after loneliness and recent hiring. A weekend trip to Milwaukee is planned by Mr and Mrs Walter Langtena and others from 700 Adning Street and Chicago. Miss Gertrude Harder vacations in Aurora. Mr and Mrs J H Stephens visit Detroit relatives. Mr and Mrs A Gutenschwaxer motor to Alton to spend the week with friends.
Governor Alin Groenbeck announced that Michigan will take over and operate coal mines in the Siglanw district after personally inspecting Baghoan. The plan seeks state management with possible federal cooperation and, if needed, use of state police and National Guard to resume production.
Report from Wheeling on July 21 describes White House officials fearing a railway labor board failure to unite rail officials and unions. The president plans to issue a call within 24 hours to avert a conflict harming public welfare as coal and freight costs surge amid nationwide strikes. Pennsylvania and West Virginia expected as battlegrounds with miners on strike and no mines reopening in key districts.
The Bavarian Courier, a semi official organ of Bavaria, calls for the recall of Count Zech, Prussian minister in Munich, amid tangled charges involving Baron Leoprechting and alleged high treason. The article ties Zech to Leoprechting’s case and to Franco Prussian relations, signaling rising regional strain.
London reports that Doctor Nansen told the League of Nations council twenty four million people in Russia are starving. He said many peasants cannot work in the fields or harvest crops and urged establishment of an international commission to aid relief efforts.
Washington in July reports estimate the twin railway and coal miner strikes have cost workers and the American industry up to 58 million dollars with weekly coal profits at high levels. About 1.25 to 1.7 million miners and related workers are on strike, including 600,000 plus in the rail sector and 42,000 from various brotherhoods. Track workers threaten to walk out, complicating government peace efforts and risking further disruption to an already congested system.
Washington July 21. A Senate agricultural committee report condemns Henry Ford s bid to buy and lease government projects claiming it would force the United States into business with vengeance. The document lists several Republican senators opposing the plan and labels the proposal a dangerous shift toward government ownership managed by a controlled corporation.
Oak Park Avilliam, WWormops a Satesmuniger Madison St Oak Park fore st Lark anads PoI Beloit avenue Frim bamation rooms all on floor large chambers porch lot HTL perle 8100 etc. Between Oak Park and Forest Park, advertising properties with prices from 4200 to 168000. Large bungalow and brick homes on Circle Avenue and Kdmauk Avenue near university. potential rental income noted. Listings emphasize quick sale and rising values.
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