Wages Paid R.R Four Options In Bonus Bill
A statement before the labor board by J. W. Higgins of the Association of Western Railways argues railroad wages are higher than those in other industries. The report cites a 1921 survey of 1, factoring 247,866 workers, with 77 percent earning less in other industries nationwide and over 90 percent in six states. It notes railroad workers often receive higher pay for similar work.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mar
Rac
J. W. Higgins
Association of Western Railways
United States Railroad Labor Board
Robber in Disguise Fires Ammonia at Bank Messenger
In Petersburgh on March 7 a bandit disguised as a woman armed with a water pistol sprayed ammonia and fired on bank messenger Charles Lazaro, who resisted with the satchel containing $15,000. Policeman Clarence Timpons helped rescue Lazaro and arrest the suspect, who identified himself as Joseph Lindsay.
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Petersburgh
Charles Lazaro
Lagaro
Clarence Timpons
Lazaro
Joseph Lindsay
Democrats Gain in Maine Municipal Elections
Portland Maine March 7 Democrats won mayoral races in Lewiston Waterville and Rockland with increased majorities in Waterville and Lewiston while Rockland saw a decrease No opposition to Republican mayors in South Portland and Eastport or the nonpartisan in Ellsworth
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Portland
Lewiston
Waterville
Rockland
South Portland
Eastport
Ellsworth
Lillie P. Laird and Mart L Sorrel Marry in Newport Ky
Announcement of the 1911 marriage between Miss Lillie P. Laird of Brownsville and Mart L. Sorrel of Falmouth. The ceremony occurred in Newport Kentucky on March 18, with the bride a schoolteacher and the groom a farmer.
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Connersville
Tud
Mar. T
Lillie P. Laird
Brownsville
Falmouth
Newport
Bonds Missing From University Of Pennsylvania Strong Box
Philadelphia March 7 Bonds and other negotiable securities valued at more than fifteen thousand dollars are reported stolen from the strong box of Dr Thomas W Evans Dental school and museum of the University of Pennsylvania Assistant treasurer Walter A Unger 27 is being sought He disappeared from his home last Tuesday The theft was found when trustees opened the strong box most securities except three mortgages were taken Unger allegedly took twelve thousand dollars the day before claiming it was for payroll Reeves treasurer of the fund could not give full value due to nervous condition related to Unger's disappearance
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Philadelpehla
Dr. Thomas W. Evans Dental School
Museumus
University of Pennsylvania
Walter A. Unger
Treasuer
Unger
Avered
Deptad
Museu
School of
Nisewin
Francis B. Reeves
Fle
Girard Bank
Reeves
Neeeves
Stormy Session of Miners Ahead in St Louis Meeting
Officials and district board members of Illinois mine workers head to St Louis to decide if Hingis district will adopt an independent wage-scale agreement with operators. The session threatens a major internal clash between State President Farrington and International President Tewis as anti administration leaders brace for a heated political fight.
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Springfield
Mar. T
Ilinois
St. Louis
Executive Board Meets Amid Coal Strike Threats
In Indianapolis on March 7 the United Mine Workers executive board convened to address deteriorating coal field conditions across the United States and Canada as the looming April 1 strike threatens the industry.
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Indianavolis
United Mine Workers
United States
Canada
Miners Idle After Train Delay Shuts Terre Haute Mines
Twenty six mines south of Terre Haute suspend operations after workers refuse to work citing a late miners train of 25 minutes on the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul line. Local officials report the stoppage began Monday night amid transport disruption.
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Perre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Emma Tolman-East Delivers Two Lectures on National Parks
Mrs. Emma Tolman-East of Chicago spoke at Goshen High School and an evening session at the city assembly room on Patriotism and National Parks and Conserving the Country's Crown Jewels. She promoted Yellowstone protection amid concerns over a pending federal bill and urged audience support.
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Emma Tolman-East
National
Emma Tolman
Chicago
Goshen Turder
National Park Association
Washington, D. C
Denver
Colorado
Goshen High School
J. W. Foreman
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountains
Yosemite
Yellowstone Park
Congress
1000 Gallons of Booze Destroyed in Clinton Raid
Federal agents from Terre Haute Indianapolis and Slammond Indiana raided Clinton yesterday afternoon seizing nearly 1000 gallons of whisky destroying hundreds of barrels of mash confiscating two huge stills and returning to Terre Haute with prisoners. The raid described as the largest ever in the territory confirms whisky operations center in Clinton.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Slammond
W. C. Holman
Clinton
Ten candidates file declarations for party nominations
Ten candidates filed declarations with the county clerk for the upcoming primary on May 2. Republicans include Judge James S. Dodge and County Clerk Bessie Diener of Elkhart. Other filings list commissioners sheriffs and trustees from Goshen Nappanee Bristol and surrounding townships.
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James S. Dodge
Elkhart
Bessie Diener
Superior Court
Middle District
W. O. Elliott
Goshen
Alex W. Dotson
Mathew T. Kinney
Martin H. Kinney
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Amid Madrid Tension
The Madrid government under Antonio Maura experiences a cabinet resignation in March. Unclear details point to a political shift as officials depart, with reports highlighting turmoil in the Spanish capital's administration.
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Madrid
Antonio Maura
Limerick Occupied by Irish Troops Amid Tension
Dublin reports Richard Mulcahy leaves for Limerick to settle the dispute over the invasion by Irish Republican Army detachments. Limerick is under three forces British troops Free State republicans and IRA units. the technical school is now occupied as tension remains high.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mar
Richard Mulcahy
Dail Eireann
Limerick
Trish Republican Army
Treland
Free State
Irish Republican Army
Timerick
Rioting in Han Street Sparks Martial Law Talk in Belfast
Rioting on Han Street leads to military fireing killing two boys and wounding another as authorities warn martial law may come. Gunmen fire in the early hours injuring a passerby and a newsdealer loses part of a arm amid attempted arson on Liberty street near Royal Avenue.
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Belfast
Hanover Street
Mar
Perry Hill
John Reddy
Liberty Street
Royal Avenue
Trish constitution draft advances in Dublin prompt
Dublin reports the first draft of the Trish constitution has been prepared with detailed provisions forthcoming on page B. The brief notes ongoing drafting work and signals further coverage to follow.
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Dublin
Indiana Weather Report From Government Thermometer
Daily 24 hour forecast by S W Witmer shows generally fair weather in Indiana with snow flurries in the far north. Tonight colder with rising temperatures on Wednesday.
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S. W. Witmer
Indiana
Storm sweeps Warrenville Stilfton Langley South Carolina towns
Tornado hits Warrenville Langley and Stilfton in South Carolina. At least six dead and many injured as communication lines fail and towns report heavy damage near Augusta. A man atop a telephone pole relays that nine people are dead.
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South Carolina
Associated Press
Augusta
Ga. Mar. T
Warrenville
S. C
Stilffeton
S. C. Langley
Langley
South
Warrentown
Georgia
Aineman
Macon River Floods Prompt Warnings After Record Rain
In Macon Georgia the Ocmulgee river broke its banks after the heaviest rainfall since the weather bureau began 23 years ago. Government observers prepared to issue flood warnings for the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers as 6 is 37 inches of rain fell from 8 25 p m yesterday to 6 this morning. The prior near-record occurred February 24 and 25, 1939.
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Macon
Mar
Weather Bureau
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Resignation of Lloyd George Is Being Deferred
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George has delayed resignation without pledges. He is expected to lead the government through Irish legislation completion and possibly Genoa conference, while preparing for the Genoa trip during convalescence at his Wales country home.
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London
Lloyd George
Associated Press
Genoa
Wales
Motorcycle and buggy collide near Goshen
Omer Bender and Arthur Bontrager, both about 21 and east of Goshen, were severely bruised when their buggy was struck by a motorcycle with sidecar on the Lincoln highway east of Goshen at 12 30 Saturday night. The horse was killed. Motorcycle driver W Mitunerel and sidecar rider T D Berger of Elk Hart escaped injury. The riders said they did not see the buggy until they were right upon it.
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Omer Bender
Arthur Bontrager
Goshen
Lincoln Highway
W. Mitunerel
T. D. Berger
Elkhart
K P lodge holds hot dog roast during weekly meeting
The K of P lodge held a hot dog roast last evening alongside its regular weekly meeting, creating a casual social moment after the formal business.
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K. of P. Lodge
Farmers Mutual Co. Offers $300 Reward in Messner Fire
The Farmers Mutual Aid Association of Fikhart County through Jacob J Zollinger and Warren S Cline offers 300 reward for conviction of the arsonists who set fire to the Messner home in Middlebury township February List The blaze damaged rugs and a floor after kerosene soaked corn cobs were used The state fire marshal was asked to investigate the origin of the fire The Messner family found their residence burned upon returning home
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Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association
Fikhart County
Jacob J. Zollinger
Warren S. Cline
Albert and
Christ Messner
Middlebury Township
Messner
Middlebury
Delinquent Tax Collector Operating in Elkhart County
C. A. Rutledge of Indianapolis, a delinquent tax collector, is collecting delinquent personal taxes for the county treasurer's office. Rutledge and his assistants are working in Elkhart and vicinity with an office in the Municipal building.
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C. A. Rutledge
Indianapolis
Rutledge
Elkhart
Protection Given Retail Grocers Amends Peddling Fee
At a regular council meeting the peddlers ordinance was amended to charge foot peddlers a $10 daily fee instead of $1. The change takes effect March 22, 1922. Grocers petitioned for protection from widespread ped dling and argued overhead costs justify the higher fee. The amendment, approved unanimously, excludes dairymen and those selling goods via stationary agents, with safeguards for bona fide canvassers and farmers selling through agents.
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Common Council
Rimpler
Ray Deahl
Jacobs & Hoth
Deahl
Culp
Republicans Endorse Measure For Quick Passage
A measure agreed upon today by Republicans is forecast to advance, with Democratic committee members expected to be called in to support passage. The move anticipates swift approval amid party alignment on the proposal.
Fordney Delegation Debates Timing of Soldier Bonus Bill
House Ways and Means Republicans reached final agreement on a compromise soldier bonus. Chairman Fordney plans to present the measure to the full House after committee approval, with Democrats on Saturday to formally pass on the bill. Options include a cash payment for those with over 50 dollars in net adjusted service pay, plus provisions for vocational training home and farm aid and land settlement. no relatives’ compensation. An anti bonus campaign led by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States opposes any bonus legislation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
House Ways and Means Republicans
Fordney
House
Fordncy
Tly Democrats
Tew Bank
Chicago Tribune
Joseph F. Defrees
Cineina
Goshen
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bootleggers Casees Filed in Circuit Court
State versus Fern Landon William Chapman Paw Spencer and William Sommers were caught Sunday in an auto case west of Goshen. They were dismissed in city court and filed in circuit court on illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Bonds set at 300 dollars each. Landon posted own bond while Spencer secured through attorney L I Burris. The other two remained jailed in default.
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Fern Landon
William Chapman
Paw Spencer
William Sommers
Goshen
Landon
Spencer
L. I. Burris
Six Elkhart Men Await Trial Location
Prosecuting Attorney Glen R. Sawyer says he does not know whether the six alleged liquor law violators arrested Saturday night in Elkhart will be tried in city court or the superior court. The Elkhart men, all released on $500 bond each, await a decision on venue.
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Glen R. Sawyer
Elkhart
Dems Target Key Senate Seats in Tight Midterm Push
In a sweeping campaign effort the Democratic Party targets pivotal Senate races this fall with abortion rights economic policy and climate initiatives at the center. Key contenders include incumbents and challengers in battleground states as organizers mobilize turnout among base voters and independents.
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Sation
Labor Board
Association of Western Rail
Winnifred W. Hanlow
Claire Beauclair
Trockton
Mass
Miss Beauclair
Carlisle
Eatry
First National Bank of
Mount Holly Springs
Maine
Ocmulgee River
Farmers Mutual Co
Messner Fire
Amasa Blough
Secion
Oak Ridge Cemetery
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