Railroads face strike as unions back ballot sentiment
United States railway labor board action on contract cases and a widespread shop workers vote favoring a strike push union leaders toward an inevitable stoppage next month. Key figures say the referendum results likely won’t be announced before Wednesday, while officials insist the board’s rulings won’t deter a strike.
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Chicago
Ill
United States Railway Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
John Scott
Railway Employes Department
Prohibition Defense Claims Unfounded Beer and Wine Challenge
Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League says claims that labor demands beer and wine are unfounded. He cites a May 16 test in Pennsylvania’s 33rd district, noting $75,000 spent to defeat Congressman Kelly and praising prohibition gains.
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MSAS
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
International Sunday School Association
Wheeler
Pennsylvania
United States
Kelly
Congress
Missouri
Unite States
Apprehension Over Kaiser's Escape From Doorn Amuses Holland
London reports from June 26 say Holland fears Wilhelm may flee to Germany if unrest follows Rathenau's death. The Holland correspondent notes the worry is groundless and cites a Doorn official who says no evidence exists of such intent and that surveillance around the Kaiser’s residence is tight.
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London
Holland
Doorn
Germany
Rathenau
London Daily Mail
American official abducted by Mexican bandits near Cuernavaca
Bruce Bielaski chief of the U S Bureau of Investigation is held for ransom by seven bandits who halted an auto seven miles west of Cuernavaca Morelos. His wife and Manuel Barena's wife were released after the robbery. Bielaski and Barena were abducted as federal troops were ordered to pursue the gang.
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Mexico City
Bruce Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Cuernavaca
Morelos
Yester
Lays Irish Troubles to Partisan Breaks
London June 26 Winston Churchill secretary for the colonies spoke in the commons promising the freest debate on Irish affairs. He tied recent Belfagh horrors to IRA activity and warned against efforts to force Ulster under Dublin rule.
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London
Winston Churchill
Mte
Churchill
Belfag
Ulster
Dublin
Arrests in Rathenau murder linked council secret
Berlin police say eleven men alleged to be members of a barbarian secret group named the council were arrested. The group is suspected to be involved in the murder of former Finance Minister Erzberger and is now tied to the Foreign Minister Rathenau killing last week.
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Berlin
The
Council
Erzberger
Rathenau
Mount Mitchell Road Ready for Trial
A party of 105 publishers, railway officials and invited citizens from the south met at Mount Mitchell for the initial trip over the new road to the summit, starting at Black Mountain. The 22 mile highway on cinders has an average grade of 3 12 percent and cost 150000 dollars to construct.
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Abheville
South
Mount Mitchell
Rot&ties
Black Mountain
Mrs Len Small Dies After Excitement
Kankakee Illinois June 26 Mrs Len Small wife of Governor Small died at 9 am today following the excitement of the governors acquittal triumph in Waukegan. The event occurred during a visit with friends and townsmen of the governor.
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Len Small
Kankakee
Ill
Small
Hiineis
Waukegan
Assault with deadly weapon leads to $50 fine in court
In municipal court Saturday C. J. Doty was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. Judge Walter Royal imposed a $50 fine and costs. Doty gave notice of appeal with bond set at $100. JT. G. Hampton was found guilty of breach of the peace and taxed with costs.
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C. J. Doty
Walter Royal
Doty
Bond
JT. G. Hampton
Youth Drowns After Attempting to Swim at Hickiry
In Hickiry on a day in June, Ralph Jeard, a 17 year old, unable to swim, fell into deep water and drowned. Local authorities investigated the incident and cautioned youths about water safety.
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Hickiry
Ralph Jeard
Mrs Hirsch Held on Bail as Shooting Probe Expands
Mrs Oscar A Hirsch remains in jail on $25 000 bail after arraignment on a charge of shooting her husband at a party hosted by actress Jean Davies in Freeport New York. Assistant district attorney says it is a clear first degree assault with possible 5 to 10 year sentence. defense seeks dismissal for insufficient evidence. The couple quarrel's cause is not known.
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Freeport
N. Y
Oscar A. Hirsch
Jean Davies
Johnson
George M. Levy
Elvin N. Edwards
Asault
Miss Davies
Marie Davies
Moving Picture
Rene Davies
George Lederer
Heirsch
B. J. Douras
New York City
Davies
Northside and Southside Morning Baseball Duel News
Northside Giants faced Southside in a two game morning series in High Point. In the first game the Southside won 4 to 0 with pitchers Smith Davis and Cope leading the effort. the second game saw Southside Giants triumph 17 to 12 over Northside Giants, with Overman B Copeland and Chernault on the mound and Davis and Apple in the battery.
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High Point
Sota
R. H. E. Northside’ Giants
Marine Sergeant at 19 Passes Exams
Hartwell J. Withers of Kalispell Montana was admitted as a midshipman at the Naval Academy Friday in uniform as a first sergeant of marines, a rank he earned before turning 19, designated by the secretary of the navy. Twenty six of the required one hundred have qualified so far, with more expected to join the class.
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Annapolis
Hartwell J. Withers
Kalispell
Mont
Withers
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Marine Corps
Ports mouth and Newport News Players Fined for Sunday Baseball
Eighteen players from Portsmouth and Newport News teams and Umpire Breslin were fined $10 each in Portsmouth police court for playing Sunday baseball in violation of state law. Fines were reduced to $5 after agreeing not to repeat the offense.
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Richmond
Portsmouth
Newport News
Breslin
Signalmen vote on strike across one third of nation
Chicago June 26. A strike vote is being taken by railway signalmen in about one third of the country. The move comes as the Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen reports wage cuts planned for July 1 have been rejected by the system general committees.
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Chicago
B. W. Helt
The
Brotherhood of Railway Signalmen
Freeman Rates Stand In Georgia Ruling
Federal judge Samuel H. Sibley ruled that the Georgia railroad commission lacks authority to alter freight rates set by the Interstate Commerce Commission in the Atlantic Coast Line versus Georgia Railroad Commission case. This decision affects interstate rate oversight in northern Georgia.
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Atlanta
A_ state railroad commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Samuel H. Sibley
Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia Railroad Commission
Crimson Clover Crop Production Outlook
Washington June 26 The agricultural bureau projects crimson clover output in the United States for the year to be no higher than last year with prospects tied to weather and acreage.
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Washington
United States
Seven Hurt In Main Street Auto Crash
Seven persons injured when a car overturns at South Main and Mallory streets yesterday afternoon around 2 o'clock. Driver Clyde Wooley escaped with minor bruises while Pewey McNeil and Ernest McNeill suffered serious injuries. others had cuts and bruises as witnesses described conflicting causes including tire failure and pole impact.
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South Main
Mallory Streets
Pewey McNeil
Jack White
Baxter McNeil
Oscar Barntt
Ernest McNeill
Clyde Wooley
Boy Scouts Head to Lakeview Camp This Week
A group of local Boy Scouts with chaperones departed this morning for a week of camping at Lakeview. They expect swimming fishing and outdoor sports while well equipped with groceries and guided by the motto Be Prepared. Participants include William Lewis Charles Salisbury Richard Salisbury John Lem Earl Womble John Marsh Parker Wink Pearson Ferris Frank Wood Elliott Wood Douglas Wood Henry Gurley Sherrill Snider Edwin Hedrick Joy Snider Charles Deigney John Reynolds Gilbert Ragan Welch Harris Martin Matthews J E Marsh and son George Wood W B Hall and wife Miss Hall Mrs G W Stroup Mrs W W Booth of Danville Virginia.
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Lakeview
William Lewis
Charles Salisbury
Richard Salisbury
John Lem
Earl Womble
John Marsh
Parker Waynick
Charles
Jews Advocated Living To 120 By Health Congress
Dr. C. D. Spivak of Denver urged in Newark that the average Jewish American could live to 120. He said extending life is possible through healthier living and stressed fighting tuberculosis rather than building new sanatoriums. The speech announced a Jewish health congress in Newark on July 8 and 10.
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Newark
N. J
America
C. D. Spivak
Denver
Jewish Consumptives Relief Society
War on Grasshoppers Near Naples Reported
Rome June 26 a report states that chemical warfare tactics including liquid fire and poison gas are being deployed near Naples by the Italian army engineers to combat a grasshopper infestation.
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Rome
Naples
Engineerad Corps
Fordney to Quit Congress at End of Term
Congressman Joseph W. Fordney announces he will not seek reelection and will retire after 24 years in the House. He is chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and author of the Fordney tariff bill, from Saginaw Michigan.
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Saginaw, Mich
Joseph W. Fordney
House
Saginaw News-Courier
Truck driven by Negro in fatal wreck near Deep Run
Elijah Dunn, a Negro truck driver for West Construction Co., lost control one mile from Deep Run, colliding with a horse drawn wagon at Tom Hill’s yard. James Hill, 12, was killed. Mrs. Julia Ann Smith and a one year old infant were injured. Dunn surrendered to police pending inquiry. Authorities say broken steering gear and reports of drinking and excessive speed sparked local anger.
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Kinston
Elijah Dunn
Deep Ren
Tom Hill
James Hill
Julia Ann Smith
Further Decline In The Cotton Market
New York June 26 There was a further decline of 8 to 28 points at the opening due to liquidation and selling following lower Liverpool cables and favorable southern weather. October contracts fell to 21.17 then rallied to 21.33 before more liquidation and only a barely steady market. July 21.20 June 21.20 December 21.07 January 20.90 March 20.90.
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New York
Liverpool
New Orlens
Police Halt Miners March in Fairmont
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 26 the entire city police and Marion county deputies blocked a reported march by striking miners from Monongha. Authorities said the aim was to free 91 prisoners jailed after a Friday jail protest.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Marion County
Monongha
Monaco Prince Albert Honoree Charles Dies in Paris
Prince Albert Honoree Charles of Monaco died in Paris this afternoon at five o'clock. The report states he passed away during the day, marking a sudden end to the prominent royal figure's status and duties.
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Paris
Prince Albert Honoree
Charles
Principality of
Monaco
Shark Tannery Plans on West Coast
Victoria BC reports a plan to start a shark peat on the west coast, marking a step in coastal processing. Details remain sparse as officials prepare permits and site assessments for the project.
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Shark Tannery
Victoria
British Columbia
Four Year Old Kidnapping and Recapture Shocks Town
Last night a man snatched a four year old adopted daughter from Mr and Mrs W A Roscoe as they returned from church. The child was recovered around 1 A M in the home of Rufus Frazier eight teen miles from the city. John Dennis the child’s grandfather is arrested on suspicion of instigating the crime. Dennis denied involvement but fled when Frazier’s house was searched. Dennis remains jailed on two hundred dollar bond awaiting municipal court next Wednesday. Lieutenant Elliott Deputy Sheriff Gray and Sheriff White led the investigation. A witness identified two occupants of the kidnapping car including Dennis and Frazier. The mother had arranged the adoption amid marriage questions and attempted to regain the child later. The child appeared cheerful after recovery and expressed a desire to return to the Roscoes.
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W. A. Roscoe
Roscoe
John Dennis
Rufus Frazier
Ashboro
Frazier
Dennis
Roscoes
Elliott
Gray
White
Trinity
Enterprise standings of clubs from North Carolina leagues
High Point has won 31 games and lost 21 this season in a report received by Arthur Lyon, local club president, from League President Bramham. Winston-Salem stands 29 won 22 lost while Raleigh sits at 29 won 23 lost, correcting earlier standings carried by several papers.
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High Point
Arthur Lyon
Bramham
North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Twins
Corm
Investigation of Mine War Starts in Illinois Town
Williamson county coroner’s inquest in Herrin Illinois probes the cause of nineteen killings tied to a mine massacre. Despite the massacre last Thursday with over fifty prisoners seized, no arrests have been made as state and federal officials conduct the inquiry. The jury blames gunfire for all nineteen deaths and labels K MacDowell a slain mine superintendent killed the day before the massacre.
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Herrin
Williamson County
Trip
Ac. K. MacDowell
Labor federation halts bid for third party push at convention
The American Federation of Labor faced a clash over a proposed labor party and revolt threat as Max Hays of Cleveland urged a political third party. President Gompers moved to curb debate as delegates from across the floor argued before the convention voted 167 to 62 to close the discussion.
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American Federation
Labor
Max Hays
Cleveland
Gompers
Alamance and Atlantic Banks Ratify Consolidation Plan
Burlington June 26 The consolidation of Alamance Bank and Trust with Atlantic Bank and Trust in Greensboro was ratified by directors and stockholders. The new Burlington institution will be the United Bank and Trust Company with Alamance County officers. Directors from Alamance and Atlantic stockholders support the merger. Atlantic stockholders are all in favor.
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Burlington
Alamance Bank and Trust Company
Atlantic Bank and Trust Cmpany
Greensboro
Alamance Bank and Trust ‘Company
Tunatic Bank and ‘Trust Company
Fis
Alamance County
Atlantic Bank and Crust Company
Atlantic Bank
Georgia Man Given Tar and Feathers
Thomasville Georgia reports a kidnapping of Hasselgrove a cigar maker by four men who tied him to a tree beat him with a strap tarred him and feathered him then released him near the county courthouse with a demand to leave town within fifty hours.
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Thomasville
Hasselgrove
Motor Trip to Mitchell and Asheville Officials
Fragmentary note outlines a motor trip toward Mitchell and Asheville in June 86. It mentions officials and suggests South region involvement, but readable details are limited.
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Mitchell
Asheville
Rofhe
Mat Naa Ee
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