Chicago surface lines strike nears end with proposed wage cut
Union officials and Chicago surface lines executives agreed on a 10 cent maximum wage, eight hour day with overtime, and maintained pre strike conditions. If ratified, cars could resume by Monday, though union leaders doubt a timely referendum. City may buy 3 million dollars of municipally operated buses for a five cent fare, possibly in November ballots.
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Chicago
William Quinlan
Street Car Men’s Union
Comittee
Board of Control
Surface
Hnes
William Hale Thompson
State Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Taxation Reform Angles
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 5 The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce outlines an equitable tax adjustment as a key goal in its expanded program George H Mosser says the group will study the tax system for statewide approval. The motto selling Better Indiana to Indiana aims for civic social and economic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
George H. Mosser
Advertising Club of Indianapolis
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Mosser
State Chamber
Man and son arrested after being found drunk on road
Muncie Aug 5 Homer Clevenger a farmer is held on intoxication charges after he and his 10 year old son were found drunk on a country road. Both reportedly drank denatured alcohol. The boy was moved to a local hospital where his condition was at one time listed as critical.
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Muncie
Homer Clevenger
Chautauqua Program Promises Arts and Lectures Tonight
Comedy drama receives strong acting with Lieurance's Little Symphony Orchestra performing this afternoon and again tonight. Ex Governor Yarding opens the lecture on The Clock Strikes Twelve. Union services tomorrow at 7 led by Rev John F Porter. Monday features Mary Mason Marionettes and Chester Milton Sanford in a modern comedy drama by the New York cast.
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Chautauqua
Lieurace
Little Symphony Orchestra
Lieurance’s
John F. Porter
M. EF
Mary Mason
Mary M. Mason
Monnday P.M
Chester Milton Sanford
New York
Turn to the Right Charms Redpath Chautauqua Crowd
A large audience saw Winchell Smith and John F Hazzard present Turn to the Right in the Redpath tent Chandler school yard It had its New York Gaiety theater origin August 17 1906 and marked the first local spoken stage showing after prior film exposure The program includes Lieurance Little Symphony Orchestra W L Harding lecture and a variety of acts with Friendly Enemies scheduled for Monday and the circuit closing Tuesday night with Vierra's Hawaiians and Jess Pugh
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Winchell Smith
John F. Hazzard
Redpath Chautauqua
Chandler School Jet
John J. Golden
Gaiety Theater
New York
Julans Junior
William Foran
Redpath Bureau
Porter
John F. Porter
M. EK
Court Park
Lieurance
Little Symphony Orchestra
W. L. Harding
Chester Milton Sanford
The
Chautauque
Vierra
Jess Pugh
Mr. Pugh
Elkhart Man William Seidel Shoots Self at Island Park
William Seidel a 70 year old Elkhart band instrument worker and former C. G. Conn foreman shot himself in the temple at Island Park near his home at 11 this morning. He is in a dying condition at General hospital. Seidel had been despondent for weeks. he leaves a wife two daughters and a son Dr. Fred Seidel of Los Angeles California.
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William Seidel
Elkhart
C. G. Conn
Island Park
General Hospital
Seidel
Fred Seidel
Los Angeles
Calif
Reed Wins Senate Nomination by 5000 Votes in Primary
Senate candidate James A. Reed claimed victory in the Democratic primary over Breckenridge Long by more than 5 006 votes. He urged party unity as delays in official returns continued and final counts were pending today.
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Reed
Harmony
ST. Louis
United States
James A. Reed
Associated Press
Breckenridge Long
League of Nations
Tong
Leng
Oklahoma Democrats enter November elections in statewide primary results
Oklahoma City reports three Democrats swept from Congress in the 1920 Republican landslide and three more whose Washington ambitions were halted by the same wave plus three Democrats who currently hold seats will contest the November election according to statewide primary returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Congress
Washington
Oklahoma
O K eefe and Beveridge to Speak at Laporte Picnic
Miss Esther O'Keefe of Plymouth democratic candidate for Congress and Albert J Beveridge republican candidate for U S senator will share keynote duties at the Laporte county farm bureau picnic at Fox park on Thursday, August 24. The event expected to host 10 000 attendees features non partisan addresses from both speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Esther O'Keefe
Plymouth
Congress
Albert J. Bevveridge
United States
Bad Check Artist Earl Weaver Arrested in Mishawaka
Earl TD Weaver aged 24 of Mishawaka is under arrest on allegations of writing bad checks. Authorities report the man known locally as a bad check artist was taken into custody.
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Earl TD. Weaver
Mishawaka
Brotherhood leaders seek Harding meeting over rail shopmen strike
Heads of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Locomotive Engineers and Firemen and Enginemen send a telegram to President Harding requesting a meeting. They want to present the strike’s critical impact and warn that growing discontent could pull the unions into the dispute if not settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Associated Tress
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhog
Washington
Harding
Brotherhoods
Railroad Unions Seek Dialogue Over Shopmen Strike
K. J. Manion, president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, told the Associated Press he sent invitations to 16 railroad union presidents to discuss the impact of the shopmen strike. He cited grievances over work, access to shops, and guards blocking passage, and noted union members aim to support the strike without a sympathy walkout. More than $30,000 was raised in the first week toward a one day pay for striking railway and coal miners, with a projected $150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
K. J. Manion
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Associated Press
Mr. Manion
Rail shopmen arrested in Fort Wayne raid
In Fort Wayne Indiana police and federal officers arrested a score or more striking railroad shopmen as part of a federal raid. The action followed ongoing labor unrest and disruption at area rail facilities. Further details and charges were expected in a later report.
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FT. Wayne
Ind
Indiana Weather Report For Saturday And Sunday
Generally fair conditions with warmer trends in the northwest portion. Data collected for four hours before noon by government thermometer under S. W. Witmer.
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S. W. Witmer
Indiana
Rotary Club Preview Hints at 1928 Chautauqua Plans
A Rotary club appearance hints at a forthcoming chautauqua in 1928 as organizers prepare to host the event in the city. The notice notes ongoing arrangements and local interest in cultural programs.
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Rotary Club
Agreement May Be Reached On Tariff Measure
Senate leaders push for a unanimous consent vote on the tariff bill set for August 17. Debate would be limited to tariff topics including hides leather sugar and potash and a time limit on amendments. Different proposals from Republicans and Democrats outline speaking times and order of consideration.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Simmons
North Carolina
Tariff Commission
Valuable Iron Ore To Be Made From Acres Of Waste Rock
In northern Minnesota the Mesabi Iron company converts waste rock near Babbitt into sinter iron ore. After $7 million in trials, a $4 million plant began shipments. The process promises high grade ore from barren rock, advancing the region’s iron industry.
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Dulativ. Minn
Associated Press
Minnesota
Sinter
Babbitt
Mesabi Iron Company
Minnesota Iron Range
Noble County to Spend on Roads Plan Approved
Albion Aug 6 Noble County Board of Commissioners will spend about 286 354 70 on road improvements. Projects include Lim Kendallville Port Wayne Shearer road in Sparta township and Imes road in Washington and Sparta townships.
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Albion
Noble County Board of Commissioners
Lim
Kendallville
Port Wayne
Shearer
Sparta
Imes
Washington
National Photographers Meet Opens in Winona Lake
Aug 5 The National Association of Photographers opens its annual meeting at the Daguerre building in Winona Lake and starts a one month photography school alongside the gathering.
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Winona Lake
National Association of Photographers
Allied Generals Take Decisive Action on Greek Turkish Clash
Allied generals move to prevent further clashes near Constantinople by ordering Greek troops to shift to less threatening positions. General Mombelli meets with Greek commander General Viachipoulos to discuss intentions as troops concentrate along the Thrace front.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Council of Allied Generals
Mombelli
Viachipoulos
Thrace
Cadillac Coupe Bought by Charniey and Buick Sedan by Starkweather
Charniey purchases a four passenger Cadillac coupe while Dr. R L Starkweather buys a Buick sedan in separate transactions. Both deals highlight ongoing local automotive sales activity with prominent buyers.
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Charniey
Dr. R. L. Starkweather
State Orders Signs Removed Along State Roads
Indiana state highway commission orders removal of most roadside signs. Superintendent O'Brien to strip nonessential pap er and metal signs and signs nailed to trees from public right of way by August 12. Valuable signs may stay briefly. owners urged to remove them, especially along Lincoln and Hoosier Dixie routes into Goshen.
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B.C. O'Brien
Indiana State Highway Commission
A. M. Hinkle
Indianapolis
Commission
Lincoln
Hoosier Dixie
Goshen
Women Preachers Gather to Discuss Roles at Winona Lake
At Winona Lake Indiana from August 5 to 17 the International Association of Women Preachers holds its annual assembly. Rev. Madeline Southard president notes talks on women’s status in denominations and in preaching, council, administration and church work access. Attendees include Dr. Anna Starr etc. Sessions open to laymen and clergy.
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Winfield Kans
International Association of Women Preachers
Winong Lake
Tadi
Madeline Southard
Southard
Lee’ Anna Starr
Sare Brb. Wise
Lida Herrick
Carolyn Wosford
10 Year Old Runaway Found Near Misawa
Victor Lincoln Calloway, 10, ran away from an orphanage in Mexico, Indiana, a week ago and was found by police in Mishawaba. He said he was hungry and had been sleeping in parks before being returned to the institution.
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Mishawaba
Victor Lincoln Calloway
Mexico
Indy
Mining of coal by state to be under way soon
Staunton Indiana August 5. National guard patrols occupy a 20 by 40 mile coal district under martial law as tensions rise after a Friday morning sniper clash. Mines cleaned and prepared for state operation. officials anticipate full operation by week’s start with imported labor due to striking miners’ nonresponse to Governor McCray’s call.
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Staunton
Ind
Associated Vpress
Indiana National Guard
McCray
More Troops Called to Coal Fields in Indiana
The third battalion of the 151st Infantry of the Indiana National Guard, about 300 officers and men, trained at Camp Knox Kentucky, moved toward the Staunton coal mine area following orders by Adjutant General Harry F Smith. General Smith authorized the deployment after a conference with Major General Robert H Tyndall to protect the new field. Major James F Redenbeck commands the battalion with companies from Martinsville Ladoga Indianapolis and Attica. The unit passed through Indiana and was due to reach the coal field this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
L51st Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Camp Knox
Staunton
Harry 3. Smith
Smith
Robert H. Tyndall
James F. Redenbeck
Attics
Serre Wante
Martinsville
Ladoga
Zinc Plant in Greencastle Suspends Operations
Greencastle Indiana August 5 The American Zinc Products Co plant here was forced to suspend operation because of lack of coal. Coal supplies at other local plants and public utilities are also running low.
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Greencastle
Ind
American Zinc Products Co
Upgrade Coal Company Incorporation in Terre Haute
Indianapolis Aug. S. Articles of incorporation for the Upgrade Coal Company of Terre Haute were filed with the secretary of state. Capital of the new firm to engage in the coal business is 50000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Northern Indiana Farmers Benefit From Coal Strike Shortages
Columbia City August 5 Northen Indiana farmers gain from coal strike causing coal scarcity. Scores of Whitley county farmers haul cord wood to Columbia City and nearby towns earning 2.50 to 3 dollars per card.
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Columbia City
Indiana
Whitley County
Elkhart City Calls for Water Conservation Amid Coal Shortage
Elkhart's water utility faces imminent coal exhaustion within four days. Mayor Leader issues a proclamation urging residents to conserve water and pledges authorities will strive to secure coal for the plant.
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Elkhart
Illinois Mines Hope Reopened After Offer From Miners Leader
Coal operators in Chicago on August five refused to attend a Cleveland meeting with union officials but sent a proposal to Frank Farrington, president of the Miners Union. If accepted, the plan would lead to reopening Illinois mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ihinovis
Cleveland
Frank Farrington
Minors Miners Union
Illinois
Middlebury Man Loses Watch to Pickpockets
Three early morning customers at Merle Shoup and Middlebury restaurant lifted his 15 jewel watch from his vest pocket while he prepared lunch. The suspects were in an ancient Ford with an Olio license plate.
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Merle Shoup
Middlebury
Notre Dame Concludes Summer School Graduation
Forty nine students completed Notre Dame university summer school in a ceremony last night, marking the end of the program and the conferment of certificates.
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Notre Dame University
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State Chamber of Commerce
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