New Strike Policy May Save the Mines
Indianapolis reports a shift in United Mine Workers policy aiming to curb overmanning and oversupply. The new approach allows district wage settlements and work ending agreements with operators, potentially ending abrupt mine shutdowns and restoring balance between production and demand.
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Indianapolis
Gagei Dental
United Mine Workers of America
Ingmall
Milners
International Policy Committee
Shippers Testify At Commission Hearing on Rail Acquisition
Washington June 23 Representatives of shippers testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad acquisition by the New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate System W J Morris traffic manager for the Weirton Steel Company said the firm paid about 10 million dollars in freight and always received efficient service from the Wheeling Railroad under current management He cited instances of schedule and rate adjustments to fit Weirton shipments and urged continued favorable terms for shipments and service.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheeling and Lake Erie
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate
W. J. Morris
Weirton Stel Company
Wheeling Railroad
Wheeling Company
Weirton Company
War on Obscene Books Planned by Reformers
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Robert Watson of Boston announcing Washington as the battleground for a concentrated war against obscene magazines and publications. Evidence is being collected to pursue legislation banning transportation of obscene material. J Raymond Schmidt notes the Justice Department offers no funds to purchase alleged obscene books for evidence.
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Washington
Robert Watson
Boston
International Reform Federation
J. Raymond Schmidt
Federation
Department of Justice
G A R Encampment Scheduled in Grand Rapids Michigan
The annual national encampment of the G A R will be held in Grand Rapids Michigan from September 11 to 16. National Commander In Chief Frank A Walsh announced today. The event was set after a prior location in Cleveland Ohio was not chosen.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. ‘Walsh
Ad Tigion
Ohio
Radio Corp Settles Patent Suits For 1.25 Million
New York June 23 The Radio Corporation of America settles out of court all patent litigation and will receive 1,250,000 from licensing agreements with seven radio manufacturers. These agreements, each worth 100,000 or more, cover royalties claimed over several years.
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New York
The
New York Times Today
Radio Corporation of America
Radio Corporation
Oklahoma University Youth Kills Himself
Joplin Missouri June 23 Jeff Strange Jr 19 a OU senior shot himself in the south with a revolver. No motive beyond ill health given for the act.
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Joplin
Jeff Strange, Jr
University of Oklahoma
Stressemann Replies To Poincare Attacks
Berlin on June 23 Foreign Minister Stresse mann in a Reichstag speech responded to Poincaré s criticisms from the prior Sunday. He urged Soviet Russia to halt propaganda and warned powers to change their disarmament stance. He questioned whether Poincaré wanted the Ruhr or Locarno and asserted Germany would not reward the vanquished. The address opened with a report on the League of Nations council meeting in Geneva.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Stressemann
Poincatre
Soviet
Russia
Poincaire
Ruhr
Locdrno
Germany
Reischtag
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Forests Threatened Fire Rages Across Five Mile Front
Bakersfield California reports a spreading blaze advancing unchecked over five miles threatening forests. Local authorities Corse state fire crews as residents evacuate nearby areas. The article notes a sudden shift in wind aiding the fire and ongoing efforts to contain it.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Steel Company Manager Hangs Himself In Home
Philadelphia reporting manager of the Philadelphia office of the Bethlehem Steel Company is found dead at his residence. Police say the death appears self inflicted. No immediate motive or other details released as investigators review the scene.
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Steel Company
Prince’s Marriage Question Hangs Over Ed ward Says Nothing
A newspaper editorial comments on the public’s demand for Prince’s marriage while Edward, after a two month absence due to a nervous breakdown, returns to his office. The piece notes the ongoing question and Edward’s silence on the topic.
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Edward
Arrest Stock Broker For Fake Bond Sales
Pittsburgh reports W H Golden a Chicago stock broker held for further investigation over an attempted sale of stock at a steep discount. Detectives said the stock bore the name W G Carlton of New York and that a bank guarantee from Huntington West Virginia did not exist.
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Pittsburgh
W. H. Golden
Chicago
W. G. Carlton
New York
Golden
Bank of Huntington
W. Va
Prince of Wales Celebrated on 33rd Birthday in London
Government buildings and the West End Club raised flags to honor the thirty third birthday of the Prince of Wales in London on June 23.
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Prince of Wales
London
West End
Daily Oil Production Rises Across U S
The weekly summary from the American Petroleum Institute shows the United States daily average gross crude oil production up by 11,200 barrels to 3,509,050 for the week ended June 18. California output reached 1,862,650 barrels, up 9,000 barrels.
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New York
United States
American Petroleum Institute
California
Walking All Over People Sgt to Rookie in ROTC Exchange
A terse exchange unfolds as a sergeant asserts command over a ROTC rookie claiming he once led 250 men in war while the rookie counters with a boast of leading 1200. The dialogue highlights tension between rank and claimed experience in a military training setting.
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Poincare
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