The Check-off in Coal Strife United Mine Workers and Operators
An overview of the check-off system used to collect union dues from miners by operators. It explains legality, the role in wage deductions, and the debate over its use amid antitrust indictments. It notes President John J. Lewis’s defense and the method’s historical roots and implications for coal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of Avenues
Viso
Nkeows
Federal Circnit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Leratood
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Joon
Othr
Pennsylvania
Siamese twins Josepta and Rosa Blazek die in Chicago
The Siamese twins Josepta and Rosa Blazek died in a Chicago hospital within seconds of each other. Josepta died first after yellow jaundice and pneumonia, followed by Rosa who had throat infection. Their brother Frank refused the operation that might have separated them. Rosa survived by an 11 year old boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chigago
Josepta
Josepha
Rosa
Unemployment Study Announced by National Bureau of Economic Research
The National Bureau of Economic Research begins a six month nationwide inquiry into unemployment caused by the business cycle. Led by Wesley Clair Mitchell under government and private cooperation, the study aims to identify causes and craft policies to replace temporary remedies with long term controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
National Bureau of Economic Research
Wesley Clair Mitchell
Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Tit Sage Foundation
Federated American Engineering Roeretion
Miners Seek Wage Concessions From Operators
Reported by the Associated Press from Indianapolis, miners in coal fields press wage demands. Bituminous workers seek to preserve current basic scales, while anthracite miners demand a 20 percent wage increase for tonnage workers and higher day labor rates. Operators push for wage proposals and restrictions, including check-off union dues, eight-hour extension, and other terms over a two year contract through March 31, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Indianapolis
Ind
Robgerd Diamond Haul Reported In Los Angeles Heist
Robgerd and an accomplice bound and gagged Harry Borenson his wife and their six year old son in a Los Angeles jewelry store. They ransacked the shop stealing diamonds valued at about $5 000 before fleeing the scene. Authorities and detectives reported the robbery and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Twomon
Harry Borenson
Colorado water dispute urged to favor western slope needs
Grand Junction Colorado March hearings opened on western Colorado demand for the Colorado river water. Attorney General Victor Koyas told the river commission that two thirds of the river's total supply would be allocated to the state’s western irrigation needs, stressing undeveloped western Colorado.
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Associated Press
Grand Junction
Col
Colorado
Continental Divide
Victor BK. Koya
Colorado River Commission
Grind Junction
State
Keyer
Feason
Denver
Celereda
Two Arrested in Connection With Outrage
Three men were arrested in Dallas in connection with a bomb explosion that wrecked a dwelling. Dorothy Grace, 18, suffered a broken ankle. Mrs. H. Patton, mother of Grace, narrowly escaped injury as she had lived in the house only three days and feared being blown up.
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Associated
Dallas
Texas
Mia
Bedle McAlister
Dorothy Grace
Saul Euly
H. ©. Patton
Grace
Neightows
Receiver Adked Livestock Co. Receivership Case Filed
Omaha March 30 A receiver for the Americat Livestock Insurance Company of Gimaha was named in a district court petition by six stockholders claiming $1 570 in unsold stock subscription contracts and asserting creditor status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Americat Livestock Insurance Company
Gimaha
Portland Plans Roosevelt Equestrian Statue Here
Portland physician Dr. Hillary Wahlo Coe donated an equestrian statue of Theodore Roosevelt to the city. The work by sculptor Phiraister Proctor aims for completion next summer with President Warren G Harling to officiate at the unveiling. The 13 foot statue will stand on a 10 foot pedestal in a neutral park with a site chosen from Mandan Minot or Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Portland
Oregon
Theodore Roosevelt
Hillary Wahlo Coe
Roosevelt
North Dakota
Phiraister Proctor
Warren G. Harling
Medora
Dr. Coe
Mandan
Coe
Hoomvelt
Mie
Rowevelt
Perana
Heroic Lev
Ett
Mite
Minot
Bismark
Woodmen Dance at Armory Friday Night
The Woodmen of the World plan a big dance at the armory Friday night inviting all. Event aims to gather members and community for a social evening.
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Armory
Woodmen
Brerybeidy
Beaumont Mayor Says Klansman Cannot Work City
Formal statement by Mayor B A Brolibagwi declares no man linked to the Ku Klux Klan can hold city employment in Beaumont Texas. The note follows a rumor that a known sympathizer sought a city position amid tensions in the area.
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Beaumont
Texas
Lea Widtiber
The
Kive Klon
Heaument
B. A. Brolibagwi
Roosevelt sought elusive South American monster in 1903 expedition
The report details former President Theodore Roosevelt's interest in locating a supposed gigantic amphibian or plesiosaur in southern Andean lakes. It recounts a 1903 minister to Argentina account and a later Pan-American Union link, noting Roosevelt's pressuring letters and unclear outcomes from the hunt.
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Associated Press
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Andes
South America
John Tarrett
Pan-American Union
Argentina
Roosevelt
Sai Mr. Barrett
Martin SheMet
Bail
Legation
Sheffield
Aregentina
United States
Legatios
Ovee
Wel Lim
Linn
Chile
Panama
Chubut
Anstio
Perstedent
Alnee
United Hinton
PansAmerica
Judge Brown Hammers Bootleggers in District Court
In Hudson Frank Oboler was fined 500 dollars for liquor violations. Sheriff ordered destruction of bootlegging apparatus and other property used in making bootleg liquor. States payments and multiple judgments or actions involving Riverton Construction Co and various creditors were noted, including receivership actions and corporate judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oboler
Hudson
Sherif
John Deleprcoln
Joe Renovick
Fenuk Ninkovich
Dan Avilar
Tony Lasovich
John O'Brien
F. J. Bishop
Sam Melisevich
Frank Modeolf
Anton Dolons
William Boyer
Estelle Luzeork
William Madden
London Guarantee Accident Co
Big Horn Power Co
William Wilk
Investors’ Guarantee Company
U. S
Telegraph Service Curtailed by The Evening Most
The Evening Most apologizes for today’s curtailed telegraphic service due to poor Western Union lines. Readers are asked for patience as the issue is resolved or alternate arrangements are sought, with a few days needed to straighten out the matter.
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Plicw
Western Union
Homeseekers Day October Observance Promotes Homemaking
A reform proposal backed by the Hinwmatewe Guild aims to declare October as HomeSeekers Day to honor homemakers and further home education. The resolution seeks state and national curriculum support and stresses the home as a vital profession with thousands of guild members backing the observance.
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Chicada
Thordie
Unitel Alater
le Obijoeta
Amurtoan Brespector Rehonored, Face Plesionautlane Threat
Fragmented text describes a figure defending against an ancient threat from space and claiming restoration of honor tied to a mysterious Brespector. The passage mentions survival, a Amurtoan context, and acknowledgement of past deeds amid uncertain plot elements.
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Pelonthet
Plesionaut- Lane
Atoek
Contract Set For BG Bus Trus
Lander Yellowstone Bus Co closes a five unit air driven bus contract with White Motor Co representatives. Delivery to Lander is set for July 1 this year with a major promotional push and national exposure expected for the town and its Yellowstone gateway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander- Yellowstone Bus Tine
White Motor Co
Hamilton
Pisko
Rocky Mountain District
Lander
Lander-Yellowstone Bus Co
Air Motor
United Kion
New York City
River Commission Hearing Opens on Colorado Water Issues
A hearing opened in Grand Junction to discuss Colorado River water problems. Officials include Herbert Hoover secretary of the Colorado River Commission and Victor Keys Attorney General. many citizens testify on irrigation, canal capacity, and distribution concerns affecting the western state.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Martel Herbert Hoover
Commercy
Colorado River
United States
Yes
Terday
Victor EF. Keys
Colordo
Joseph J. Mooreehead
Oliver St Ghoup
Author and Artist in Figit at the Promenade
In San Francisco the event features author Mile Playwright and Theodore Orley ar Hat as guests. The writeup notes New Year activities, a Woodmen dance at the armory, and a public invitation for attendance with several names and locales referenced in a damaged OCR.
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Ban Francisco
Larry Leon Wilson
Mile
Theodore Orley
Crilewan
Ronnelas
Uwe
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Receiver Adked Livestock CO
Svsociated Press
Klang
Monster
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