Prospect for coal strike grows walkout of 158000 miners
Atlantic City Aug 5 1920 Adjourment of the anthracite wage parley has increased the prospects of a walk out of 158000 miners in hard coal fields on September 1. Full scale miners meeting to decide action. President Lewis and conference committee remain uncertain of next steps. Potential presidential mediation discussed amid continued deadlock.
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Atlantic City
Smithd Press Dispatch
N. J
Lewis
Samuel D. Warriner
William J. Richards
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Warriner
Richards
Philadelphia
Reading Coal and Iron Corporation
Coolidge
Stephenson Trial Set for August Tenth
United Press dispatch from Noblesville Ind reports a special adjourned term of court to dispose of murder charges against D C Stephenson former Klan leader and associates Earl Klenek and Warl Gentry. Judge Hines called the term after denial of a motion for immediate joint trial in the death of Miss Madge Oberholtver. The term will convene August 10.
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United Press Dispatch
Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klenek
Warl Gentry
Hines
Madge Oberholtver
Death by own action theory held in Mattoon case
United Press Dispatch reports in Mattoon Illinois that the mysterious death of 48 year old Miss Cora Stallman is now viewed as death by her own action rather than murder. Miss Stallman was found sitting on the floor of a cistern on her sister Mrs Anna Seaman’s farm last Saturday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Sea man involved in the inquiry.
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United Press Dispatch
Mattoon
Cora Stallman
Anna Seaman
Thomas Sea
Tyre Clark Justice Fund Seeks New Trial Support
A request from Tyre Clark’s family in Vicksburg Indiana asks residents to donate to a “Tyre Clark justice fund” to finance a Supreme Court appeal. They argue Clark, a Greene County lad, received a death sentence while associates got prison terms and urge quick contributions before September.
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Tyre Clark
Greene County Bay
Vicksburg
Ind
Daily Citizen
Benton County
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Indiana
The
Clark
Greene County
Linton City Finances Shown Solid At August Report
City treasurer Lola Hollowell reports total funds on hand at 27 888 60 with 25 000 in time deposits. Only street fund shows a deficit easily remedied by transfer from general fund. Public service commission sets August 10 1925 hearing on sale of water plant to Municipal Water company and bond issuance.
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Linton
Lola Hollowell
Light Fund
Light Sinking Fund
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Linton Water Company
Municipal Water Company
Indianapolis
Main Street
Main
Robertson Construction Company
W. P. Shepherd
John LeMar
South Linton
Street Committee
President Coolidge Urges Merger Cure for Railways
President Coolidge signals a major railroad reform plan aimed at restructuring rates and merging lines into large systems to boost development. He outlined a broad agenda including transportation reform and an agricultural policy as key items for the next congressional session, amid farmer complaints over high freight charges.
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Swampscott
Mass
Miss Gertrude Ederle Eyes English Channel Swim
The latest image shows Gertrude Ederle awaiting favorable conditions to attempt the English Channel swim, a feat achieved by only five men. The piece notes intermountain rates, transcontinental rate revisions, and Panama Canal water haul as contentious issues in a dated rate structure affecting national productivity.
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Gertrude Ederle
America
English Channel
Panama Canal
Jackson Eyes Indiana Health Board Crisis
Governor Jackson monitors a state health board shakeup where members demand the resignation of Secretary Dr W E F King on charges of malfeasance. He conferred with Deputy Attorney General Edward White to discuss the matter alongside the health board.
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Indianapolis
Jackson
State Board of Health
W. E F. King
Edward White
Health Board
White
Scott Sanity Hearing Against Insanity in Death Penalty Case
In a crowded Chicago courtroom Russell Scott faced witnesses asserting his sanity and understanding of his death sentence. Guards on death watch since February 1, 1926, refuted claims of prison insanity, with some witnesses noting no abnormal conduct. For the first time, Mrs. Catherine Scott, the prisoner’s wife, attended the hearing alongside his mother Mrs. Rilla Scott.
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Unitied Press Dispatch
Chicago
Russell Scott
Scott
Catherine Scott
Rilla Scott
Hammond Police Save Boy From Mother's Fatal Shovel Blows
Hammond police rescued 12 year old George Cain from death after his mother Mary Cain battered him into unconsciousness with a shovel. Neighbors were alerted by her cries and authorities intervened to prevent a fatal outcome.
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Gary
Ind
Hammond
George Cain
Mary Cain
Marion County Board Refuses State Tax Board Order
Indianapolis Aug 5 The Marion County board of review will not comply with the state tax board ruling to raise real estate assessments in Center township by five percent. The refusal comes after a tense dispute over valuation standards and local tax policy. The decision heightens tensions between city and state tax authorities.
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Indianapolis
Marion County Board of Review
State Tax Board
Center Township
Highway scrap goes on as new charges fly at state highway
United Press says the state highway commission faces fresh accusations of improper payments totaling 19000 dollars to Standish J Allen for the Attica bridge over the Wabash river. Attorney M L Walker accuses improper costs and unused materials as he warns of suit if the board does not act. Discontent lingers over the discharge of Chesleigh Gray and shifts in political control.
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Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Highway Department
John D. Williams
Lawrence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
M.L. Walker
Attica
Wabash River
Walker
Orr
Board of
Accounnts
Standish J Allen
Chicago
Fountain County
Gilliam
Board of Accounts
State Board
Chesleigh Gray
Dempsey and Wills Set July Fourth Championship Bout
Floyd Fitzsimmons announced a Dempsey versus Wills title fight for July 4 in a carrier arena to be built in Chicago or Detroit. Dempsey and Wills are to sign contracts with forfeits posted. The promoter offered Harry Wills 12 percent of the gate on his share.
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United Press Dispatch
Los Angeles
Cal
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Detroit
Paddy Mullens
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Family Tragedy After Child Burns From Matches
In Milwaukee a two year old, Irving Bukiewick, died after a fire started by playing with matches. His sister Amanda, aged 8, was badly burned and remains in doubt about her recovery. The incident occurred at their home amid a diy accident.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Irving Bukiewick
Amanda
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Dixon
Emanuel Dixon Vee
AAS
Henry Owens
New Home Tel. Co
Meier Elec. Mech. Co
Mueller Co
Standard Oil Co
National Meter Ga
A. D. Cook Co
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H. W. Glark Co
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Paul Fry Sales Co
Indpls
Elec. Supply Co
Leon J. Barrett
Moore-Langen Prog. Co
Standard
Indiana Power Co
Eskew & Tyler
New Union Lbr. Co
Continental Mfe. Go
D. A. Scott & Co
Linton Gas (Oo
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Glara Usrey
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Linton Hdw
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