Anthracite Strike Tensions Hit Indiana Newspaper Circulation
Andrew T. Murphy reports on the widening rift between anthracite miners and their employers as the United Mine Workers discuss a potential strike on September 1. The piece notes public concern over possible higher coal prices and the availability of substitute fuels, with officials citing impacts on households and industry.
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Black Diamond
Ritten
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Workers of America
Coal strike talk warns of national disruption
The writer argues that a coal miners strike could spark broad economic trouble. He warns John L. Lewis against rigid tactics over the checkoff and arbitration, notes ample soft coal supplies, and predicts government action if miners refuse arbitration. The piece cautions Coolidge officials to avoid a winter crisis and anticipates a larger bituminous strike risk if anthracite suspends.
A Fish Story Seeks Worldwide Performers For Tricks
A fish story describes scouts seeking performers capable of juggling firebrands reciting conundrums and performing soft shoe dances. The text notes they are kept neat and clean, with a line about cleaning a goldfish using soap and water or polish.
Organized Recreation Plans Rural Community Leadership
A temporary organized recreation body forms to democratically represent all citizens. Vernon F. Taylor chairs the executive board with J W Mack and J Blair Sutton as sec retary and treasurer. A September institute will train leadership in play and social games open to all over eight, free for members and teachers alike.
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Earl Raymond
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Young
Raymond
Vernon F. Taylor
J. W. Mack
J. Blair Sutton
Robert M. Fisher
Anthony Graff
Agnes St. Clair
Dorothy Hinitt
Louise Langham Maroney
H. V. Herlinger
H. E. Raymond
M. Saunders
Recereation
Jackson
Anna J. Lumley
Brownlee
Gérente
Highway Department Promises Local Aid Plan Move
The Highway Department commits to establish a force after August 22 conference authorization. Officials say delays were not wholly their fault and stress the plan aims to improve highway user safety and conserve roads. General Lewis is to approve the original plan while efforts continue.
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Lewis
Mrs. Wray and family guest of McConnells in Kittanning
Mrs. R. D. Wray and her two children of Kittanning are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kaat McConnell on South Fifth Street for an extended stay in the family home.
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R. D. Wray
Kittanning
White Township婚 Wiggins wedding recap and reception
White Township man Clarence Wiggins wed in a ceremony with maid of honor Wallace in orchid Georgette and butterfly roses. Both graduates of Westminster College, Mr and Mrs Wiggins will reside at 441 East Pearl Street Butler where he teaches at the high school. Guests included James Wiggins, Laura Wiggins of Indiana County, J Donald Lockhart, and Lytle Wiggins. Also noted: Regina McGuire and William Langham wedding at St John Gaulbert’s Church Johnstown with attendants Eulalia McGuire and Chester Sprague. couple left for Norfolk and will live in Johnstown.
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Ces Wallace
Clarence McSheny
Wiggin
James W. Wiggins
Laura Wiggins
Indiana County
Indiana
Lytle Wiggins
Youhgatown
Death notices and obituaries from Jeannette and Cokeville
Death calls Mrs Longwill and Mrs Julia Rosborough in Cokeville with details of survivors and funeral plans. The notes mention Dr J H Watson and a long medical career, plus Civil War veterans among the relatives and a large extended family. Also a small classified line seeks roomers for an institute at 881 Oak Street.
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Julia R. Rosborough
Julia A Rosborough
Cokeville
Julia A. Long
Barney B. Black
Samuel F. Hazlet
Janes, Hosborough
James Black
Blacklick
Birt
Thos. Eales
Cakeville
Anna B. Hazlett
Millwood
Black
Robert Black
South Sharon
Pouitavilla
Ian Altuburg
Head of R G I interests says no coal shortage feared
In a brief interview B M Clark head of R G and I interests in the region said he does not foresee a coal shortage. He believes bituminous miners will honor their agreement with operators lasting to April 1922 and will not quit work. He noted ample coal ready for distribution and warned against sympathy loss if the agreement is broken.
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B.M. Clark
R. G
Clark
Teachers Come to Indiana for Annual Meet
Edmund Vance Cook will read his poems during the Swarthmore Chautauqua week in Indiana, with afternoon Institute sessions and Junior Chautauqua activities. The program features Carveth Wells lecture My Six Years in the Jungle of Malay, Dunbar Quartetts concert, and several Indiana youths in scenic effects. Junior Indiana City Government details and daily 4:30 pm meetings will culminate with a final afternoon performance.
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Edmund Vance Cook
Institute
Swarthmore Chautauqua
Henry T. Colestock
Bucknell University
Dunbar Quartetts
Carveth Wells
Indiana
Gsaist
Burnell Ford
Milas Mary Kate Boyd
Mies Elizabeth Ross
Mrs Comiskey Robbery After Dog’s Bark Hearse Bandits
Mrs Comiskey reported the loss of a $5,000 mind studded watch a $2,500 dinner ring and a $50 necklace. Walsh lost a $2,500 diamond stud and $180 in cash. Masked robbers halted them after returning from a visit to the sick room, locked them in the cellar, and escaped as music drowned their conversation.
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Walsh
Alice Reidy
Walter D Peterman for Indiana County Register candidacy
Political advertisement by Walter D. Peterman seeking Republican nomination for Register and Recorder in Indiana County. veteran of Thirty eighth U. S. Infantry. promises courteous service, canvassing plan, notes lack of political ties, asks for voter support ahead of September primary 1923. Also includes two classified sale notices for an oil store and a Ford coupe.
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Indiana County
Office of Register
Germany
U. S. Infantry
Indiana State Normal School
Scple
Anthracite Storm Center Shifts to Harrisburg Talks
Governor Pinchot presses to avert a September mine shut down as coal operators and miners gather in Harrisburg for a third mediation attempt. Open press in initial meeting aims to show a walkout would force substitution by cheaper bituminous coal, risking public support and Union strength. Political pressures mount with officials and experts pooling influence, while rumors link clerical and church leaders to potential settlement talks.
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Pinchot
Commonwealth of Pennseylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Peonte el
Pennssylvania
Canada
Sbung
E. Durno
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Haiigs
Grern
Ham
Joseph J. Walsh
Clyde King
Commonwealth of the State
H. G. Tryon
United States Coal Commission
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Fisher
J. J. Curran
Wilkes-Barre
M. J. Hoban
Scranton
Pear
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