Wreck on Pennsylvania Railways Halts Traffic in Mapleton
A serious freight wreck eight miles west of Huntnghon Mapleton stops middle division traffic as westbound coal laden cars derail after a broken wheel. Twenty four cars damaged. eastbound crew badly scalded after engine overturns. Continued rail delays persist as crews resist returning to work and passenger trains are limited.
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Huntnghon
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mapleton
Here
Anl
Wage Parley in Baltimore Concludes with Wage Increase
The Baltimore wage parley ends after a week of talks between northern West Virginia coal operators and 27,000 workers. The United States Bituminous Coal Commission posted an agreement accepted and signed. Operators will raise wages by about 27 percent, with outside laborers gaining $1 a day and underground workers $1.24 more daily.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore
West, Virginia
United State Bituminous Coal Commission
Unusual Federal Judge Remarks On Communist Party
Boston April 21 Judge Geo W Anderson from the federal district court declared that the government operates part of the Communist party in the country based on habeas corpus proceedings for five alien radicals to be deported. Isaac Ferguson testified about party membership totals amid questions on the term Communist and its aim to alter social and economic order.
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Boston
Communist Party
Federal District Court
Geo. W. Anderson
United States
Goldberg
Isaac Ferguson
Chicago
Ferguson
New
Communist Labor Party
Socialist Party
Japan Panic Cable Report From Tokyo
Honolulu dispatch dated April 21 reports panic in Japan as a Tokyo newspaper cablegram describes widespread unrest and anxious conditions across major cities. Officials caution that civilian fear may affect daily life and markets amid uncertain political developments.
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Honolulu
Japan
Tokio Newspper Bere
NEWSPAPER MAN WARNED PRINTERS ON NEWSPRINT CONSERVATION
J Py Glass president of the Ute American Newspaper Publisher's Association warned at the annual convention that papers must curb advertising and conserve newsprint to avoid worse shortages next fall and winter. He noted slow adoption of restrictions and cited weather and railroad factors as driving publishers to limit ad volume.
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New York
J. Py Glass
Ute American Newspaper Publisher's Association
Glass
County School Boards Hold Important Meeting
A county meeting of boards of education was held at the courthouse on Tuesday afternoon called by County Superintendent W. B. Leach to discuss key school issues. State Rural Schools supervisor I. J. Doude-Lush and Grafton district leader L. W. Bins spoke on rural schooling, urging higher teacher salaries, better training, district supervision, consolidation, improved buildings, and sanitary facilities.
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Court House
W. BE. Leach
I. J. Doude- Lush
L. W. Bins
Grafton
Schoo
H. Davie
George Tada- Lough
J. B. Kerns
J. D Pram
P Fleming
Cather A
Morrow
A C Morris
G J. Kerns
A. B. Shroyer
John N. McCartney
W. Watkins
Clemenceau Arrives in Paris After Egypt Visit
Former French premier Georges Clemenceau returns to Paris after a two month visit to Egypt. He appeared alert and smiling but avoided interviews and refused to be photographed.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Egypt
Long delay possible in rail wage dispute grows
Washington April 24 The settlement of wage demands for two million railroad workers may take several months as hearings resume. Rail executives say data gathering will take up to three months and unions note the dispute has dragged on for sixteen months. Delays could save millions for roads, but may worsen workers’ hardships. Pittsburgh April 21 Officials announce a Pittsburgh National League game at Forbes Field between the Pirates and Nationals postponed due to heavy rains, with the opener moved to Friday.
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Washington
Brotherhoods
Railroad Labor Board
T. Whiter
Mailway
Pittsburgh
Oriials
Pittsburgh National League Baseball Club
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh Club
St Sue Nailétonals
Reports of Plot Impress British Officials in London
London officials, receiving reports of a June revolt plan across Egypt, Ireland, India and Canada, have begun an investigation. They believe irish agitators lacking backing in the United States may be behind the plot and note Irish radicals have reportedly moved from the U S to Canada, Egypt, and India to organize. A Welsh soviet committee reportedly awaits a general revolution to seize power.
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London
Egypt
Ireland
India
Canada
New York
United States
Irish Republic
United
South Wales
Germany seeks to double armed forces at San Remo
Germany asks the inter allied conference at San Remo to raise its standing army from 100000 to 200000 men under the Versailles treaty. The note was conveyed to the French foreign office last evening and will be sent to the supreme council at San Remo.
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Paris
Germany
San Remo
Trme
Washington Lassies Join Overall Club Washington
Six secretaries in blue denim rolled trousers and silk waists parade through the House office building as a new recruits in Representative Upshine's overall brigade. The display draws a crowd and sparks remarks from Daughters of the American Revolution during a sight-seeing visit.
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Washington
Upshine
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grain prices tumble on Chicago market in last minutes
Grain prices fell heavily on the Chicago market with corn down as much as eight and three quarter cents per bushel amid stock market weakness. Oats dropped five cents, while hogs and ribs held steadier as final quotations hovered near day’s lows. July corn around 1.53.
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ICAGO
New York
Ohio flood warnings curb by weather bureau as rivers rise
Ohio towns report widespread high water yet no serious flood conditions. In Parkersburg West Virginia the Western Public Service Commission grants a wage increase for interurban lines citing higher operating costs and materials. Mrs Crane visits Mrs Painter in Thornton during a city shopping trip.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Western Public Vice Commission
Monongahela Valley Traction and Medtic Company
Public Service Commission
Mrs. Crane
Mary Jane Painter
Thornton
Strikers Reject Advice as Meeting Breaks Up
In Chicago on April 21 strikers at the sailing yardmen meeting booed leaders Kenney Murphy and Jones who urged return to work. They demanded release for Grunau from Joliet jail. Police halted a potential rump session but the hall was cleared and workers returned to their quarters. Officials said only Grunau could order a return to work. Granau’s release hearing was blocked by lack of a ten thousand dollar bond. Amb Johnson instructed to attend San Remo as official observer for the United States, not to participate in discussions. He will report back to the state department on decisions from the Allied conference.
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Pittsburgh
Lake Ebe
Connellsville
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Fremen
Panhandle
Skully
Carnegie
Washington, Pa
Chicago
M. J. Kenney
K. S. Murphy
Shannon
Jones
Kenney
Murphy
Granau
Washington
Johnson
Rome
State Department
San Remo
Sai ‘Remo
Allace
Paris
Department
Overall March Takes National Significance In York Parade
New York’s grand parade will gain a national flavor with delegates from other cities joining. J N Barker of Savannah arrived as a volunteer marcher, prompting the Cheess Club committee to expand invitations to altar clubs to send delegates, aiming to broaden the event’s reach and significance.
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York
New York
J.N. Barker
Savannah
Cheess Club
Georgia primary results show Wallace Smith and Watson leading
In Savannah on April 21, returns from yesterday's primaries show Wallace leading in 49 counties with 138 convention votes, Smith also in 49 counties with 11 votes, and Watson in 51 counties with 118 votes.
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Savannah
Wallace
Smith
J and Watson
The Weather Tonight and Thursday Forecast
Fair and cooler tonight. Thursday partly cloudy with a likely chance of thunderstorms.
SUTHERLAND CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS FILED AT CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON W V Apl 21 Joseph Holt Gaines of Charleston announces candidacy for delegate at large to the Republican national convention He was a former congressman from the district and says he will not be governed by the excession of the popular choice at the primary Other announcements include T H K Graham Parkersburg for the Democratic delegate at large William Taylor George of Philippi for the Republican from the second district Senator Howard Sutherland of Illinois for president nominee Thomas J Sherrard Wellsboro for the Republican state executive committee from the first district
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Charleton
W. Va
Joseph Holt Gaines
Charleston
Secetary of State
Gaines
T. HK. Graham
Parkersburg
William Taylor George
Philipp
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Oward Sutherland
Illino
Thomas J. Sherrard
Wellsboro
Republican State Executive Committee
Tornado devastates Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee
The three states face extensive damage with 165 fatalities and millions in losses. Relief teams, tents, and medical supplies arrive as Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee recount deaths across Aberdeen Meridian Bay Springs and other towns. Red Cross aid travels to Meridian while officials update casualty figures and continue to assess wreckage.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
South
Bay Springs
Jasper County
Albama
Missippi
Aberdeen
Meridian
Rore Hill
Gleam
Thomar
Starkville
Neshoba County
Winston County
Marion County
Killingworth Cove
Tennesace
New Orleans
Gulf Division
American Red Cross
Montgomery
Yesterdy
Thirty Kansas coal mines idle amid cease return order
Reports from Pottstown Kansas indicate about thirty Kansas coal mines were idle as district officials ordered miners back to Franklin region mines. Other mines idle due to disputes over explosive and supply prices. In Washington, Franke U B Neyes was re elected AP president, Calvin Cobb and J Lawrence Horne elected VP positions, with all executive committee members re elected.
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Pyptsburg
Kan
Kansas
Franklin
Washington
Franke U B. Neyes
Washington Star
Associated Press
Calvin Cobb
Boise, Idaho
Statesman
J. Lawrence Horne
Rocky Mount
North Carolina Telegram
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Clemenceau Burns
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TER
Uprsnoning
Lassies
Ohio
Columbus
United States Weather Bureau
Parket
Isburg
Geerate Raise
HISS
Georgia
Sutherland
J. A. Firuan
Mealsville
Baseball Boosters of Grafton
American Legion
Legion
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