Independent Producers Offer 19 Demands to Miners
Strike leaders report that several independent producers would grant the 19 wage demands immediately if miners return to work. The move is hailed as a break in operators ranks and could lead to separate contracts and mine reopenings. Union officials prepare for a New York meeting to discuss the offer. O J Golden of Shamokin Pa explains a Locust Gap mine may restart. The United Mine Workers push a nationalization program with government supervision after investigations into mine development profits and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthracite Miners
Mey
United June Workers’ Internrational
O. J. Golden
Shamokin
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Locust Gap
United Mine Workers
House Labor Committee
John L. Lewis
International Union
Golden
Rube Eldridge Returns to Welch Field for Camp Work
Rube Eldridge a husky southpaw and crowd favorite joins the High Point Piedmont camp at Welch field. Newcomers Hawkins Cook Webb Crouch report to Manager Herndon as the Newark Internationals Bill Clymer plans signings. The Newark club breaks camp Friday while the Sears head to Norfolk and then Newark as training begins in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Eldridge
Husky
Spero
Piedmont
Welchfield
Rube
Eldridge
High Point
Hardin Herndon
Hawkins
Anniston
Ala
Cook
Birmingham
Webb
Georgia Tech
Crouch
Herndon
Herndonfi
Bill Clymer
Newark Internationals
Sheraton
Welch Field
Clymer
Vistors
Newark
Sears
Norfolk
Texas Judge Denounces Ku Klux as Anarchy in Weatheford Talk
Federal Judge James C. Wilson of the northern district of Texas condemned the Ku Klux Klan as a form of anarchism. He warned that if allowed to grow it could seize control by infiltrating sheriffs, police, judges, and preachers. He urged public sentiment to crush the group and proposed mob action as a lawful remedy to defend life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Weatherford
Ku Klux Klan
James C. Wilson
Northern District of Texas
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Culbertson
Disorder Reported in Western Pennsylvania Coal District
Disorder reported in Fayette and Washington counties as high tension electric wires powering coal mines were cut. State police were called to disperse a crowd trying to drive non union men from their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fayette
Washington
Miners Strike Reported 100 Percent Effective Says Lewis
John L Lewis declares the miners strike in all union districts is 100 percent effective after reviewing reports from union leaders. He notes every man ordered out has stayed out, while non-union fields show too scattered activity to quote a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mr. Lewis
Henderson Named Assistant Postmaster General Candidate
President Hoover will nominate Paul Henderson of Chicago as second assistant postmaster general. Henderson succeeds the late Edward Shaugnessy, who died from injuries in the Knickbocker theater disaster. Henderson is a Western Stone Co. official, World War I veteran, and son in law of Madden of the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herding
Senate
Paul Henderson
Chicago
White House
Henderson
Madden
Case Appropriations Committee
Edward H. Shaugnessy
Western Stone Co
Stockbrokers Indicted in Richmond Grand Larceny Case
R. H. McMasters and James A. Cochran of New York stockbrokers, recently failed, were indicted today in Richmond on grand larceny charges. Customers of the firm with a local branch testified before the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
R. H. McMasters
James A. Cochran
New York
Massive crowd gathers at High Point depot fire scene
Hundreds visit the C and Y depot fire in High Point crowding around the burnt depot through the night and next day. Automobiles line the streets as box cars are moved to the track end to serve as temporary quarters with a make shift office and phone link established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Boy Driver Dies After Wagon Fall Near Spencer
Spencer on April 3 16 year old Robert Foster was killed when he fell from a wagon he was driving. He reportedly stood on the wagon as it hit a rough spot and was pitched headfirst breaking his neck. He died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Robert Foster
Million Dollar Oil Refinery Threatened by Tank Blaze
Firefighters fought flames at the Salpupa Refining Co. in Salpupa Oklahoma as three crude oil storage tanks burned. The refinery valued at about one million dollars faced possible total destruction as the last tank boiled over and oil flowed into the surrounding dike. The tank’s imminent collapse threatened further oil release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salpupa
Okla
Salpupa Refining Co
JM Hayworth Dead at His Home
James Madison Hayworth dies at his home 803 South Main Street after months of illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 PM at the Friends church with ministers and Clara Cox officiating. He leaves a widow, four sons, two daughters, two brothers, a sister, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Madison Hayworth
South Main Street
Friends Church
Mr. Hayworth
Samuel IL
Haworth
L. W McFarland
Clara Cox
A. M. Briggs
F. H. Barker
H. A. Millis
O. R. York
M. L. Burk
W. J. White
Hayworth
The
Mr. Heyworth
Springfeld Meeting House
Joseph Moore
Alien Jay
A. R. Elliott
Herbert O. Hayworth
James M. Hayworth
Rufus K. Hayworth
High Point
Jerome W. Hayworth
Akron
H. 7. Brady
Spartanburg
5. C
Jennie Hayworth
City
Franklin Hayworth
Deer Lodge
Tenn
Addie Mendenhall
Sadler, Mo
New High Ground Reached by Cotton on Rainy Sweep
New crop months posted fresh highs as rumor of heavy rains in the southwest supported the market. The opening showed steady to higher tones with May at 127.87 and July at 17.25, while Liverpool and New Orleans demand aided gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Wall Street
New Orleans
Senate to vote on Wilson Dam project
Senate agriculture committee decides to vote tomorrow on immediate contencment of work on the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Public hearings are set to begin next Monday on all private proposals for development operation lease and purchase of the Muscle Shoals project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Harrold
Oklahoma
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Tme
Musele Shoals
BOMB EXPLOSION KILLS THREE AT BUDAPEST BANQUET
In Budapest last night a bomb exploded during a banquet at the Democratic club killing three and injuring about thirty as 600 guests were seated before opposition members arrived. Police described the attack as a targeted political bombing with immediate investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Democratic Club
Salem College announces commencement speakers for 1922
Salem College in Winston Salem selects Dr W L Poteat of Wake Forest College to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on May 28 and Dr Henry N Snyder of Wofford College to give the literary address on May 30. Special musical programs are planned for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem College
Winston-Salem
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest College
Henry N. Snyder
Wofford College
Spartanburg
S. C
Salem
Henderson Sees First Fireless March In A Year
Henderson records show no property damage from fires in March after three alarms. two were false and one involved a vehicle fire with no damage. Fire Chief J L Buie confirmed no damage to report for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
J. L. Buie
North Carolina Builds Schoolhouses Across All Counties
State Superintendent KE C Brooks announces a statewide school building surge as every county undertakes new or improved school facilities to enroll more students. Projects include designs suited to rural and urban needs, with several sites named and a study trip to Peabody College for planning officials. The piece also notes limited farm labor demand and a continuing urban drift despite school expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
KE. C. Brooks
Brooks
Morehead City
Oxford
Morganton
Farmville
Durham
High Pant
Concord
Statesville
Hillcrest
Monroe
Mount Airy
Churchland
Selma
Snow Hill
Plymouth
Ramseur
Roanoke Rapids
Carrboro
Bethel Hill
Stoneville
Pomona
Whitakers
Creedmore
Moyock
Pollocksville
New Bern
Pembroke
Southport
Stovall
Newport
Stonewall
Allance
Whiteville
John J. Blair
W. F. Credle
Department of Education
Peabody College
Nashville
Commissioner of Labor and Printing
Sh¢dpman
Old Beeck
Telegraph Order In Murder Case Demands Original Telegram
Judge Harding in Wiston Salem orders Western Union to produce the Knoxville telegram filed by J L Peake in the Peoples National Bank linked to H B Ashcraft murder. The court set July 24 as the filing date for use as evidence at Forsyth criminal court's next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiston-Salem
Harding
Western Union Telegraph Co
Knoxville
Tenn
J. L. Peake
H. B. Ashcraft
Peoples’ National Bank
A. I. Moses
A. I. Moses Banking Concern
Moses
Peake
Forsyth Criminal Court
Reading Defeats Durham Bulls 4 to 1 at Oxford Park
Reading team beat the Durham Bulls 4 to 1 at Oxford Park yesterday. Both squads showed mid-season form. Durham plays Rocky Mount today and Thursday at Oxford with Rocky Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulls
Reading
Oxford
Durham Bulls
Oxford Park
Durham
Rocky Mount
Col Watterson Veteran Editor Laid To Rest
Col Watterson veteran editor of the Louisville Courier Journal died in Jacksonville on December 22. His funeral in Louisville drew citizens and national figures, with a long floral tribute and a corrosion resistant vault prepared at Cave Hill Cemetery for his burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Henry Waterson
Lousville Courier-Journal
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Cave Hill
Watterson
Mr. Watterson
International Kindergarten Union Convenes in Louisville
Educators of international prominence are on the program for addresses before the International Kindergarten Union, which convenes in Louisville on April 24 for a week. Speakers include Miss Lilian B. Poor, Miss Ella R. Boyce, Miss Edna D. Baker, Miss Margaret A. Trace, and others with topics on standardized training and curriculum development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Evy
International Kindergarten Union
Lillian B. Poor
Boston
Ella R. Boyce
Pittsburgh
Edna D. Baker
Chicago
Margaret A. Trace
Cleveland
Caroline W. Barbour
Superior
Wis
Mail Pouch Found Near Guilford College Branch
Kernersville dated April 4 one of the post office robbers sacks found in a branch near Guilford College turned over to the postmaster. The sack held 24 dollars and 40 cents in cash five stock certificates 4200 in Bailey Bros Inc Winston Salem several money orders and a few stamps. Robbers had taken about 387 dollars in cash and 38100 in unregistered government bonds belonging to Cashier Geo W Fulp of the Bank of Kernersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernersville
Guilford College
Bailey Bros. Inc
Tobacco Manufacturers
Winston-Salem
Geo. W. Fulp
Bank of Kernersville
Washington
Danville Officers Suspended for 30 Days
Danville Virginia police officers O. W Bates and B. L Heffinger were suspended for 30 days without pay by the city police commission after an executive meeting. Secretary J W Yarborough said the officers admitted conduct unbecoming an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Danville Police Commission
O. W Bates
B. L. Heffinger
J. W. Yarborough
Calgar y Talks Aim to Avert Western Canada Miners Strike
Calgary officials report the government conciliation board began efforts to avert a protracted strike by nearly 12,000 miners in western Canada. The move signals intensified government mediation as labor tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Calgary
Alta
Western
Government Conciliation Board
Legion and AFL to Work Together, Says Hanford MacNider
Oklahoma City April 4 Hanford MacNider national commander of the American Legion predicts the Legion and the American Federation of Labor will join hands through the years for the benefit of their members and the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
City
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Hanford MacNider
The
Legion
Rickard Charged Again in Blackmail Inquiry
New York April 4 George Tex Rickard sports promoter who was acquitted of assaulting a 15 year old girl was summoned to the district attorney office to provide details about his claim that agents of the Children's Society tried to blackmail him. William Fields linked to Rickard also was sought for examination as investigators seek corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George
Tex) Rickard
Children’s Society
William Fields
Rickard
Precora
Husband of Mercer Woman Is Arrested
Ed ward T. Mercer husband of Ruth Mercer whose mutilated body was found in Chesapeake Bay at Ocean View near Norfolk was arrested in Baltimore and is held for Ocean View authorities. A murder warrant has been sworn out. Mercer, alleged to be 21, says he had been in Baltimore a couple of days and not in Ocean View for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edward T. Mercer
Ruth Mercer
Chesapeake Bay
Ocean View
Norfolk
Mercer
Coast Guard
Pullman Cars Derail on Seaboard Train Florida Limited
Seaboard Air Line train No. 10 the Florida Limited derailed at Ford between Savannah and Jacksonville around 10 30 this morning. Three Pullman cars and the observation car turned over. no serious injuries though several passengers were slightly bruised. It was the last trip of the 1921 22 season with many passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Seaboard Air Line
Florida Lmited
Jacksonville
New York
Ford, Ga
Dismissals Not Reflective Of Officials Says Secretary
Secretary Christian said the April dismissals of twenty nine officers of the bureau of engraving and printing do not imply any reflection on government employees. He noted President Harding regrets insinuating publicity and promised a fuller explanation later in a letter to John J. Deving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Harding
Christian
John J. Deving
Two Children Burned in Fire at McKeesport Home
Joseph Dambicki seven and his sister Anna eight died when a fire partially destroyed their home in McKeesport Pennsylvania early today. The tragedy left the house damaged and authorities began investigations into the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Keesport
Joseph Dambicki
Anna
Army Officer Killed by Suspected Jealous Husband at Day Residence
Lieut. Col. Paul W. Beck, commander of the aviation section at Fort Sill, was shot to death in the Oklahoma City home of Jean P. Day. Day, held by a deputy, is reported to have confronted Beck and his wife after escorting guests home from a card party. Beck, 50, had served since 1899. Day, a prominent Oklahoma figure, is 50 and heads oil interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Paul W. Beck
Postfield
Fort Sill
Jean P. Day
Day
R. W. Dick
Col. Beck
Fort Sil
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Foursome Producing and Refining Company
Continental Asphalt and Petroleum Company
Thomas P. Gore
University of Oklahoma
Beck
United States Army
Chita Troops Clash With Japanese Near Vladivostok
Special dispatches from Vladivostok report that 800 Chita government troops attacked Japanese forces about 100 miles from Vladivostok after a disarm demand. Eighty Chita soldiers were killed as Soviet troops then counterattacked with field guns and fighting continued along the Ussuri railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Vladivostok
Chita
Urussi
Eleven Prisoners Escape from Goldsboro Jail
In Goldsboro on April 4 eleven inmates escaped the county jail with all but two remaining at large. A guard released the black prisoners using an iron bar and the men removed a brick from a wall around a pipe to flee. The group faced varied charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
William and Mary Student Council Bans Drinking
Newport News April 4 report says William and Mary College student council banned drinking on campus and voted to expel a four man who was found intoxicated after a prior warning. The Flat Hat, the college paper, carried the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
William and Mary College
Raleigh Voters Consider One Million Dollar School Bond
April 4 voters in Raleigh decide on a one million dollar bond issue to fund the creation and equipment of city schools. Early- afternoon estimates from a local newspaper suggested bond supporters held a slight lead at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Ralégh
Smallatgin
New War Machine Aldershot Tests Speed Hull
England April L. A new armored car built at Farnborough is claimed to reach high speed and fire 4800 rounds a minute. Tests are under way to evaluate its performance and battlefield potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldershot
England
Farnborough
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Seales
Spero Southpaw
Associated Press
JM Hayworth
Max Abernethy
Col. Watterson
Patty S. Hill
Teachers College
N. Y
Donald Robertson
Julia Wade Abbott
Bureau of Education
Stella McCarty
Agnes L. Rogers
Goucher College
Nina C. Vandewalker
Minnie G. Allen
Grace Brown
Alice Temple
University of Chicago
College
Hanford
Orime
Watch Federation
Rigrard
Seaboard
Slaver
Godsboro
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