Spencer Named Federal Adminstrator to Oversee Coal
President Harding appoints Henry Spencer as federal civilian administrator guiding coal distribution and price controls. The move signals continued government control despite miners and shopmen returning, with fuel reserves dwindling and winter demand looming. Governors and public utilities urged cooperation as four Southeast railroads embargo nonessential freight to bolster essential fuel and food moves.
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Washington
Henry Spencer
Civvil
Harding
Spencer
Railway Administration
National Coal Distribution
Garfield Coal Administration
Southern Railway, Company
Hoover
Aitchison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Tennis Championship Opens With Star-Studded Field
Chicago hosts the thirty-fifth Western Tennis championship at the South Side Tennis Club. About 200 players compete in men’s and women’s singles and doubles, with finals set for Sunday August 6. Vincent Richards and Willis E. Davis are absent, while Grace Nungen and Jessie Grieve challenge for the women’s titles.
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Chicago
West
Western Tennis Association
South Side Tennis Club
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
Willis E. Davis
California
Grace Nungen
Jessie Grieve
Senate panel calls lynching a monstrous evil and supports anti lynching shield
A Senate judiciary committee majority report calls lynching a monstrous evil and a national disgrace. It says the amended pending anti lynching bill is constitutional and should be passed as a shield of protection to every American citizen.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Senate
Shortridge
California
Yenate Judiciary Committee
Marshall and wife return from abroad amid illness in Arizona
New York reports former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and his wife Mrs. Marshall were met at the dock after a tour abroad. The article notes Mrs. Marshall's mother is dangerously ill in Rome, Arizona, prompting the couple to proceed with concern.
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T. R. Marshall
New York
Fashion notes show lace influence in frocks and sleeves
The fragment suggests lace influence on later frock designs with lattice and jabot details. It mentions Rolatide fabric effects and a focus on sleeves, jabots, and grills in period attire.
Government backs state seizure of mines for coal strike
Washington officials say there are no objections to governors seizing mines in the name of their states to resume mining. Optimism surrounds the railroad strike and a potential joint conference of operators and miners for resumption. National Coal Association officials say no knowledge of an imminent joint conference, though their spokesman represents A. M. Ogle, operator general chairman, in Indianapolis.
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Washington
White House
National Coal Association
A. M. Ogle
Indianapolia
Teeth to Be Put in Law for Rail and Coal Disputes
President Harding backs speedy legislation to curb coal and rail strikes. Republicans and Democrats agree on a strong reform, with Senator Cummins predicting a forthcoming message. The plan envisions teeth in the transportation law and stronger enforcement by the railway labor board.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Congress
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Railway Labor Board
Moody Girl Bares Soul in Grand Rapids Suit
Florence Moody testifies in a July 13, 191%, suit for separate maintenance against MMel Trotter alleging he is not the father of her child. She denies confessions of June and asserts she would not reveal the man’s name.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Florence Moody
Mmel’ Trotter
Mr. Trotter
Illinois Central Striker Shot Near Burnside Shops
Chicago July 29 Clifford Batley a striking railroad shopsman was shot in the abdomen and seriously wounded by United States Deputy Marshal J M Morgan when he fired into a crowd of about 25 nonunion workers threatening him near the Illinois Central Burnside shops. The crowd clashed with union agitators.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Clifford Batley
United States
J. M. Morgan
Ilinois Central Burnside Shops
Canadian cattle tariff faces U S removal effort
Winnipeg July 31. Canadian government seeks to have the United States lift the tariff on cattle led by Charles Stewart minister of the interior.
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Winnipeg
Man
Charles Stewart
United States
All white pumps gain some summer wear
A fragment notes that all white pumps are uncommon this summer but pair well with an all white costume. A splash of scarlet or bright hide adds contrast, while pen marks on the white shoes mar their appearance.
Victory Sought in Railroad Strike Settlement
Washington reports President Harding plans a national compromise to end the railroad strike. Strikers have secured a position favoring full return to work with seniority intact, while a rehearing on wages and new national and regional boards are proposed to settle future disputes.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Railway Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Chicago
United States Labor Board
New York
John Scott
Shop’ Crafts’ Unions
Scott
Railway Employees’ Department
American Federation of Labor
Jewell
United States Railway Labor Board
Pageant of Progress Opens in Chicago Harbor
Chicago hosts its second annual Pageant of Progress exposition with 34 foreign nations and many trades reviewing their advances along 6000 feet of driveways at Municipal Pier. Postmaster General Hubert Work opened the event with a keynote address to thousands in Congress Hall.
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Chicago
Municipal Pier
Hubert Work
Congress
Father in Auto Kills Son in Atlantic City
Leon Crammer theater owner fatally ran down his five year old son Herbert while returning from his theater in Atlantic City. The boy rode a bicycle on the way home from the theater as Crammer drove, reportedly striking the child after rounding a car.
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Atlantic City
Lad
Rounding Corner
N. J
Leon Crammer
Herbert
Long Beach
Morrison denounces Washington as benevolent despotism
North Carolina Governor Morrison, speaking to editors at the North Carolina Press association in Shelby, denounces federal overreach, warns of Bolshevik dangers, and urges state action to uphold law. He attacks Harding administration coal policy and federal meddling as undermining state rights.
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Shelby
N. C
Morrison
North Carolina Press Association
Harding
Washington
Johnson Opens Campaign In Los Angeles Rally
United States Senator Hiram Johnson opened his bid for re election before about 3500 in Los Angeles with an overflow crowd outside. He addressed the issue of the campaign, answered attacks, and defended his stewardship in a notable California political gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
Germany hits new low in exchange rate and unemployment
Berlin reports two new low records as the mark sinks to 531 to the dollar and later to 556 after the market close. An official release shows Germany's unemployment army falling to 19,900, with 5,900 women among the jobless.
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Berlin
Germany
Rattlesnake Bite Kills Nine Year Old in Siskiyou County
In Redding California on July 31 Harry Doggett nine was killed by a rattlesnake bite. The snake struck his scalp in two places above the ear and medical help arrived too late to save him.
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Redding
Cal
Harry Doggett
Siskiyou County
Lightning Strikes Tank Prompt Crude Fire Near Beaumont
A lightning strike near Sabine Bay caused about 125000 dollars in damage to a tank owned by the Magno Petroleum company. Estimates put crude oil loss near fifty thousand barrels with fire affecting the facility in Beaumont Texas in late July.
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Thak
Beaumont
Tex
Sabire
Theg
E Magno. Petrojeem Company
Rail Strike Cost Seen At 25 Million In First Month
Chicago July 31 experts estimate wage losses from the rail strike and related job shifts. About 150,000 of 300,000 to 350,000 strikers found other work or moved to different shops, leaving idle men costing over 5 million dollars weekly. Overall losses for the first month hit about 25 million.
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Chicago
Michigan
Detroit
Jackson
Lansing
Flint
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Countess of Essex Found Dead in Bath
Adele dowager countess of Essex daughter of Beach Grant of New York was found dead of heart failure in her bath Friday. A maid discovered the body after entering the unoccupied bedchamber following a party hosted by Mrs. Rupert Beckett. The countess had appeared in high spirits before preparing for her late bath.
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Beach Grant
New York
London
Adele
Countess of Essex
New Yorks
Rupert Beckett
Peace up to the churches
Premier Lloyd George warned at a Wesleyan luncheon that earth remains strewn with perils to peace and urged American and European churches to work together to prevent war. He criticized nations that emerged from war but are now rebuilding war machines.
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Lloyd George
London
Wesleyan
Churches of
America
Europe
Rebels Defeated by Federal Troops in Sinaloa Battle
In a three hour clash near Sinaloa, federal forces under Gen. Gonzalez Lugo defeat Rebels led by Gen. Carrasco. About eighty rebels killed and many wounded or captured. Government seizes machine guns rifles and large supplies.
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Mexico City
Carrasco
Sinaloa
Gonzalez Lugo
New plot to regassinate Lenine exposed at socialist trial
Moscow reports reveal a new assassination plot against Nicolai Lenine exposed as 34 socialists face trial. Three men Zeozvicin Estonia and Kazin receive death sentences while others get up to five years in jail. Charsky ties funds from Boris Bakhmeteff and Alexander Kerensky to anti Soviet activities.
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Moscow
Nicolai Lenine
Lunar Charsky
Peoples’ Commissar of Education
Zeozvicin
Estonia
Kazin
Lenine
Charsky
Boris Bakhmeteff
United States
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
Bakhmeteff
Lenroot Senate tariff amendments target wool cloth protection
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin won senate approval for amendments to the administration tariff aimed at removing concealed protection for woolen cloth makers. The changes apply to cloths at a 49 cent per pound compensatory rate. Lenroot's bid to cover women's dress goods at 40 cents was rejected 33 to 25.
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Washington
Senator Lenroot
Wisconsin
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Finance Committee
Lenroot
Dentist Dies in Chair at Chicago Office
Dr. Philip Goldstein a dentist with twelve years practice collapsed and died while in the chair at Dr. Fred F. Schwartz’s office at 25 East Washington Street in Chicago. The incident caused consternation among local dental and medical staff and led to a dispute with police over body removal.
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Chicago
Philip Goldstein
Fred F. Schwartz
East Washington Street
Johnny Dundee Defeats Kid Kos ter In Houston Bout
Johnny Dundee, New York junior lightweight champion, outpointed Kid Kost er in a 12 round fight held in Houston Texas on July 29.
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Koster
Houston
Tex
Johnny Dundeecc
New York
Kid Koster
Market summary gains and prices from Chicago July 29 1922
Grain and provisions data show July wheat at around 1.10 to 1.11 per bushel with Sept and Dec futures near 1.09 to 1.11. Corn oats rye and flour prices listed for several patent goods and market grades. Butter eggs poultry and potatoes priced for retail and wholesale with range notes and sacks.
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Chicago
Sas
Timothy
Southwestern Prairie
Erie
Virginia
Lives in Borrowed Shell The Hermit Crab’s Odd Habitat
The hermit crab shelters in dead mollusk shells to protect its soft abdomen. Its horny fore body, delicate belly membrane, and frequent shell exchanges highlight vulnerability to injury and the need for cautious moves when evading predators. After moulting, it must locate a larger home to fit its growing body.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Featured At Grocers
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in an advertisement showing products available at grocers.
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Red Cross
Prohibition Praised by Lord Lee at Washington Dinner
Lord Lee of Fareham urged strict prohibition enforcement at a Washington dinner. He noted it harms those who enjoy occasional beer or wine and shared a humorous remark from an American friend eager to visit England again.
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Free Country
Lord Lee of
Fareham
Washington
Old England
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Mark
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State
Ous
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