First Pictures Of Great Mine Horror In 1922
Reports from Herrin Illinois describe a violent mine strike aftermath with victims, escape tales, and militia concerns. Witnesses including Fred Macey a Cherokee miner recounted running the gantlet past barbed wire and gunfire. Wounded workers faced dangerous conditions while officials hesitated to relocate casualties.
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Vernon Wilson
Battle Creek
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Herrin
Chicago
Victims recount horror of wartime mine strike
Chitago reports refugees describe brutal gunfire and patrols near Herrin during the famine era. They arrive to testify for Southern Illinois Coal Company in legal actions against United Mine Workers and Williamson County authorities seeking damages. Several men were captured in the Herrin mine incident last Thursday morning.
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Southern Winds Coal Company
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Clark Story
Endrysburg
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Wilkesbarre
John S. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Yarding
Washington
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Associated Press
Duquain
Carterville
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Otmers
Peabody Coal Company
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Uniontown
Cayelie “Dmty Common Pleas Court
Jute Grand Jury
New York City
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Faicosont
W. Va
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Marina County
Nere
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Shamrock Fuel Company
John J. Lewis
International
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Chitago
Tersin
Me Fnois Coal Company
United Mines Workers, America
Williameon
Review of Great Gorley Case Proceedings By Associated Press
The Associated Press surveys proceedings in the Great Gorley case touching the Valston ranch. Ford questions the former warden’s risk and recalls no prison board debate on probe ability. Keeley and Williams discuss land values, burning concerns, and ownership arrangements involving Conley and state trustees.
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Associated Press
Great Gorley
Pureta
Valston Ranch
Ford
Roth
Williams Vaud Keeley
Vatitoy
Anavonda
Deer Ledge
Wittias
Funeral Held Tuesday Evening for Miss De Camp
Miss De Camp aged 8? years, daughter of Mr and Mrs De Camp, funeral held Tuesday evening at 7 oclock in Hermann and Company’s chapel. Rev C Cobarty officiated at the service.
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Velock
Herrman and Company
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Pansster
Grend Street
M. i. Chured
Burial and residence mentioned at Wentston reservoir site
An obituary note describes a burial at Fore estate with Miss Gump as a resident, referencing a Wentston reservoir location and Mount Selena stone. It notes she was part of a small party of young people and mentions the funeral setting in a local community context.
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Fore Estate
Miss ¢ Gump
Wentston
Wadhurn
Mount $Felena
Civil War Fears Rise as Dublin Nears Battle
Reports from Dublin indicate an imminent attack on the Four Courts by regular army troops. OConnor’s forces fortify with barricades of barbed wire and torn paving while the British warn that intervention may follow if Dublin cannot restore order. Local dispatches note evacuation orders and heightened tensions as government forces respond.
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London
Associated Press
Dublin
Four Courts
IL Union Locals Under Restraining Order
Representatives of Illinois union locals remain restricted under a restraining order. The order targets leadership actions and limits activities at union meetings and organizing efforts. Details specify compliance by named locals and deadlines for adherence.
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IL Union
Famine Feared Over Coal Shortage After Strike
Chicago reports warn of a looming coal famine next Tul and winter as railroads and coal retainers anticipate a severe car shortage. Officials say railroad traffic will drop 400 000 cars weekly post strike, with Chicago movement 30 000 to 100 000 carloads below last year. Soft coal prices are set to rise July 1, eliminating hopes for cheaper coal.
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Chicago
Central
Northwestern States
Grand jury returns 20 indictments here
The grand jury in the WW. f. Alstrist court discharged by Judge Georgs MM. Courquin Tuesday afternoon after returning 28 true bills. Indictments cover violations of narcotic acts and commerce, with several no true bills also returned.
Forbes 15 Expected to Visit in Helena
Col. Gor Korhes, rector of the U.S. Veterans byron Al Wanhlogtan, is expected to visit Helena on his way east from the south, per C Tompush, Lin Helen sub-office manager. Me. Parkes arrival date is not definite due to late shipment, delaying the industrial show until August 4.
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Gor. Korhes
U.S
Byron al Wanhlogtan
Helena
Sonat
C. Tompush
Lin Helen
Parkes
Snappy Raid on Vessels Reveals German Merchandise
A search of ship holds uncovered 180 cases of alleged German manufactured cargo. Officers and crew claimed no knowledge of how it was brought aboard. Port Surveyor Thomas W Whittle and the customs inspector implied the squad acted on its own. Officials planned to report findings tomorrow morning.
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Eolante
Thomas W. Whittle
Wife of Dr Sun Tests of Their Diamatic Friend
Fragmented local text describes defenders under shellfire and a tense breakout near a palace. Amid gunfire and ammo shortages, Colonel George How leads a crossing toward Madam Sun as she is urged to flee.
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Ther
Puk
Pale Sea
Chow
Niliside
Mila
George How
Anita Assay
Madam Sun
Colonel Bow
Badyenard
Modano Sun
Fragmentary violence report amid political unrest
Readable fragments describe gunfire and chaos during a political flare. Report mentions a target tied to a presidential affect and violent actions against individuals, with references to offices and a dramatic scene near a ridge. No clear names or dates are recovered.
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