Plan to Break Apart Mine Workers Amid Illinois Controversy
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers accuses Illinois rival John H. Walker of violating oath and misleading miners to disrupt compromise talks. He says Illinois action halts negotiations in the Southwest and Colorado, affecting over 30,000 miners, with a $100,000 aid pledge from Iowa miners to continue the fight. He plans a national referendum to push the accepted terms and campaigns across Illinois to rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Illinois
International Executive Board
Lewis
J. H. Walker
Uinois
Inots
East
Ilinois
Iowa
Ther
Walker
United Mine Workers
John Walker
Ruje
Minols
John H. Walker
Tllinois
Illinoia
Southwest
Colorado
University of Chicago Toothpick War Declared
At the University of Chicago regular students clash with summer visitors over public toothpick use. A bulletin board notice bans toothpicks on sidewalks lawns classrooms and social events, calling it an abomination and threatening force if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Railroad gets extension on smoke ordinance charge
Thomas F. Butler, master mechanic for the Pennsylvania railroad, appeared in police court Monday and was granted more time to answer the charge of violating the city smoke ordinance. He said additional time was needed to complete improvements and to comply with the requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Butler
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fireman Kills Three in San Diego Blood Vendetta
Bert S Durham, angered by his discharge from the fire department, shot and killed three firemen, mortally wounded two others, and killed his wife and child before turning the gun on himself. He sent a false alarm to lure responders, then attacked crew members, and shouted of killing himself as he fled. Police conducted a manhunt. victims were rushed to St Joseph's hospital with grim prospects.
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San Diego
Cal
Bert S. Durham
Durham
Don Grant
Hoseman
Guy Elliott
Capt
Sampsell
Snedecor
St. Joseph's Hospital
Elliott
Governor Hughes Hears Film Enemies
In Albany on August 1 Governor Hughes received a New York delegation protesting the exhibition of the Jeffries Johnson fight pictures. They urged legal steps to suppress them and cited the governor’s power to act. Rev. J Emory Price spoke for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
New York
Jeffries-Johnson
J. Emory Price
Moor “Hughes
Clever life preservers from bicycle tubes to hats
Harrisburg reports Professor Kistler of the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated practical life saving devices for boats and swimmers. Items include airtight bicycle tires to support two or three people, a silk hat that floats, an umbrella used to trap air, and balloons to mark divers in underwater contests.
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Harrisburg
Kistler
University of Pennsylvania
Prof
Still Searching for Victims of Texas Riot
STILL SEARCH FOR VICTIMS OF RIOT PALESTINE Aug 1 18 Negroes buried in a trench near Slocum as white black rioting ends. Authorities seek exact death toll with estimates ranging up to 40 while militiamen and deputies assess missing and wounded. No white fatalities reported and fear of arrests hinders casualty counts.
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Slocum
Elkhart
Riots Leaders Face Indictments and Arrests Grow
Indictments have been issued against the riot leaders. Four white men have been arrested so far and authorities expect many more apprehensions as the crackdown continues.
Sister‑in‑law Breaks Up His Home in Court Testimony
William Stafford of 648 Fort Wayne Avenue testified before the juvenile court that his wife's sister caused the breakup of his marriage after he refused to let his wife perjure herself in a property suit. Stafford was accused of failing to support his children. an order required him to pay 32 weekly. The Staffords are divorced.
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Jennie
William Stafford
Wayne Avenue
Stafford
Wanted Agents State Agency Seeks Partners
Classified notice seeking responsible party to communicate with a state agency for a high grade promotion. Offers $1,500 AR and $1,000 at Srence. Women agents wanted, illustrated monthly promotion. Call or write for contact details.
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Sun * Sen
Srence
Callen
Ladies seek Dr Clayton for free consultation
Classified notices list requests for a medical consultation with Dr Clayton at the Postal Telegraph Building corner Meridan and Washington. Also ads seeking confinement helpers, loan services on jewelry, finishers at Armstrong Laundry, and dining room girl at 38a S Winds Indianapolis.
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Clayton
Meriaan
Washington Sts
Wires
Southeastern Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Burton's
the Circle
Armstrong Laundry
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Tex
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Austin
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Hart
Texas
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Sun
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Olive Street
Rising Sun
Lorendorf
Francis P
Beck & Hurley
Undertaking Rooms
Crownes
Tutewiler & Son
Market
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Massachusetts Ave
A. E. Shirley
Michigean Street
Adams Krieger
Ohio
Undertakers
George Herrmann
Undertaker
Delaware St
Renihan & Blackwell
Ohio St
Whitsett, Titus & Hiley
N. Nilhois St
New Std
George Stigman CO
N. East St
Flanner & Buchanan
Acme
Office
S. Meridian St. Aton
F. E. Thomas
Moler Barber
College
HY E
Washington St
Indiana Dental College
Delaware and
Hiosts
Igin
Aatham
Hampden
Oan
W. Ouobteo
Houch
Massachusetts
Sam Marcts
W. Pratt
Bloom's
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Mary B Taylor
Jeter
Wbo
American Garment CO
Tenth ST
Canal
S. West 8St
Michigan Gt
Augel
Capitol Avenue
Call
Throne Bout
Capitol LoanCo
E. Market St
East Market ST. Loan CO
LAW Bldg
Central Loan Association
State Life Building
East Washington Street
Indiana Mortgage Loan CO
Lombard
State Loan Cd
Pennsylvania
Wash
D. H. Tolman
Indiana Pythian
Pennsavania
MFG. CO
Lyman Brothers
N. Delaware
Louis Fuller
Washington St. T
Inter-State Car Company
Brightwood
Woodruff
H. Ross
W. Washington
Dean Nurseries
E. Oblast
Jas R. Neff
Maryland
Security Electric CO
Meridian
Hayes Bros
Indiana Ave
Thompson Supply CO
Beltin
J. G. Herman & CQ
Capitol Ave
POLK
Terminal Loan CO
Indianapolis, Inc
Badorf & Bear
North Side
Bear
Illinois Street
Tf J. R. Williams & Son
Mvory
Bernd Bros. Wagon CO
W. Morris
Consult
Gordon
North
Illinois ST
Rorth -Illinom
T. J. Beiggs
Seatte Sae
Semonet Bidg
Tak
Poapolta, Ind
Ge Eo Company
Soash
Texany Acres
Big Ing Ranch
Old Main
Paris Ave
M. J. Moore
Pulaski Co
Q. E. Bundy
Crawfordsville
Indiana Trust Co
Business Guide
J. G. Brown Art Glass
Obio Street
F. B. Caldwell
Old Maines
Annes
Kammerdiener
Georgia St
Sanapolis
Tf Peterson
Virginia Ave
Tf Bonit Ave
Thompson Halliday Supply CO
Massachusetts Avenue
Otto Foes
Everrybody
Howard's
Ada
Dreithaler & Martin
Earhart & Earhart, Dentists, Consolidated
Pennsylvania Street
Indiana
E. St
Advance Electrical CO
Wayne Ave
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Mariun Counsy Realuty CO
American Central Life Bidg
Jewelers
Anne Ees
Kos
H. C. Schergen
Washington
Lanaing
Ilinois St
Arakararaasy
Pala Apis American Star- Laundhry
Madison Sve
Royal Laundry
North Ae
Formes Light Co
Washington, Main
Anna B. Falk
Delaware
SY Ay
Hoyt Ave
Prospect
Battle Creek
Sam EA
Kirksville
Alabama
N. Ada Dato
Tub Bates
New Jersey St
W. Obio St
Della Carson System
Vermont
Brigham
W. Market
Miller
X. Tipels Sr
R. W. Magee ¢ Co
Photos
PRP
Pfelger
Stephens Photo Supply
Malo
Hamilton Storage CO
City
East St
Tt Shank Furniture and Siluragh CO
E. Wash
Lael Dar IO Ag
F. W. Huechter
Washington Rt
Faoce
Respect
D. P. Stirk CO
Indianapolis Welding CO
Meridian St
New
Palace Hotel
N. New Jersey St
Braden
Hiinola
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