Britain Gripped by Great Coal Strike of 1921
London reports a nationwide coal miners strike paralyzing the industry. One-fifth of Britain's union workers idle, with 4 million more potential strikers. Government under emergency powers, potential army involvement, censorship, and transport fears. Negotiations collapsed after miners rejected owners’ wage offer linked to eight-hour day.
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London
Britain
Stanley Baldwin
England
Baldwin
Washington Briefs on Crime Remedies and Trade Actions
The national crime commission finds no panacea for crime and says remedies depend on states and citizens. It discusses complaints against Holly Sugar Corp of Denver and others for Clayton Act violations in directorate arrangements, noted by a Army general at Fort Dellavan. Potential Hawaii defense issues and bids for naval era infrastructure are also mentioned amid a $17,000,000 construction plan.
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Belgie
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Belgium
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Chicago Takes Stand On Crime Wave Demand For Justice Group
Chicago leaders from 24 organizations form the Chicago Association for Criminal Justice after a crime surge in Chicago and Cook County prompts a study by a permanent crimes inquiry body. State's Attorney Crowe enlists Judge Broth ers to summon a special grand jury as city reels from nightly murders holdups and threats to his family.
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Maos Athletic Club
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Chicago Church Federation
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Kiwanis Club
Chicago Real Estate Board
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Chicago Association of Commerce
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Carlstrom
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Iowa Women Seek Office by Changing Constitution
Two Iowa women launch primary campaigns despite a constitutional obstacle that blocks women from state office. They expect voter approval in November to modify the constitution, allowing seating of candidates elected on the same day. Reformers in two towns have removed a restricting word in the provision on qualifications for legislative posts, clearing the path for change. Women still vie for secretary of state and state superintendent positions, the latter currently held by WorKD.
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Iowa
Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association gains members
A fragmented item notes a large transfer to tobacco interests in Lexington Kentucky. It mentions totals around 20.6 million dollars directed to Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association, growing to over 10810 members amid farm crop discussions.
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Burley “Tobaccco Growers
Co-operative Agdoclation
Clemenceau Furniture Seizure Sparks Public Indignation
Georges Clemenceau suffers seizure of furniture after tax penalties. public uproar grows as authorities seize items from the famous premier amid debt for four taxes.
Mine Seizure Bill Aims Coal Control By Committee
Washington reports a mine seizure bill proposed by Senator Copeland of New York. The measure would cover bituminous and anthracite coal, create an emergency commission, and authorize the President to take over coal properties if strikes threaten national energy. A federal fuel distributor would oversee distribution.
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O. Kid
Washington
Enite
$20,000,000 Theater Plan Announced in Los Angeles
Sid Gravann, Mollywood theater owner, revealed a $20,000,000 plan to build a banttentlan theater complex in Los Angeles. The project targets 22 principal city venues and aims to operate theatres nationwide.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sid Gravann
Mollywood
Noted Writer Toy Dies in Stockholm at Seventy Six
Stockholm obituary reports Biton Toy a noted writer who influenced Swedish literature has died at age seventy six in the city. His career spanned several decades with impact on modern Swedish letters and cultural circles.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Bread Ration Decree Aims To Stabilize Prices In Wartime France
France returns to war time measures as a decree requires bread to contain 8 percent rye to steady rising bread prices until the next harvest. The move targets inflation and supplies amid ongoing conflict.
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Paris
France
Woman to Dis on Guillotine in Nimes France
A woman named Antoinateler in Nimes is sentenced to die by guillotine after being found guilty of plowing a dozen people.
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Nimes
France
Antoinatteler
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