Operators Press District Wage Deals as Mine Row Deepens
The bituminous coal operators advocate district wage agreements and arbitration to avert deadlock at a Chicago conference. Miners reject district terms, with John L. Lewis noting no counter proposals. Indiana officials warn mining suspensions hinge on December 10 dues payments under a disputed $4 assessment.
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Chicago
Bituminous
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Terre Haute
Indiana
National Organization of Mine Workers
John Hessler
United Mine Workers of America
Phil H. Penna
Indiana Bituminous Operators’ Association
International Organization of Mine Workers
Penna
Indianapolis
Clara Phillips Sawed Her Way to Liberty in Jail Break
Armor L Phillips, husband of Clara Phillips the murder convict, sought an interview with the sheriff after she escaped from the Los Angeles county jail. He claimed no knowledge of the escape while detailing his last 24 hours. The 10 years to life prisoner escaped by sawing three steel bars and cutting a heavy netting panel to slip out via rooftops, a trap door, and an awaiting car.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Speeders To Be Jailed After Fatal Indianapolis Crash
Mayor Samuel Shank ordered police to jail speeders after a deadly crash that killed two women in Indianapolis. Witnesses said a speeding car struck the victims, another ran over them, and the mayor announced a $200 reward for information. He vowed high bonds of $5,000 for violators and promised uniform treatment for all suspects.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Lewis Shank
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Shank
Witty Named to City School Board as Mitchell Is Vacated
The city council declared the treasurer post on the city school board vacant and unanimously appointed A H Witty to fill the unexpired term. Quincy J Mitchell had served as treasurer but failed to file a required bond, leading to his removal. The council also noted progress on street work and power service setup with Indiana Power Company, expected about the 20th if transit delays do not occur.
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A. H. Witty
Quincy J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Moss
Yeas
Schloot
Shakeways
Bunch
Murphy
Witty
Mr. Mitchell
Nis
Robert Hayes
Indiana Power Company
Schenectady
N. Y
St. Louis
D. M. Puckett
City Library Board
Circuit Court
Grace Thomas
Winter In His First Onslaught Brings Record Cold
Chicago date line reports a major early season cold wave sweeping from the northwest to the plains. Helena Montana logged minus sixteen, while Havre minus five and Williston minus eight signaled widespread subzero readings across Montana North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. Forecasters warned 15 to 20 degree drops beyond the Rocky Mountain states as the cold snap moved toward the lower lake region and the east and gulf states.
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Northwest
Plains
Texas
Tennessee
Helena
Mont
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Havre
Williston
N. D
Grand Forks
Fargo
Rocky Mountain States
Mississippi Valley
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Florida Peninsula
British Will Haul Down Flag in Old Erin Today
Dublin reports Ireland will formally become a Free State today under threat of armed attack with street sniping likely. The Union Jack will cease at the vice regal lodge as British troops taper off by mid month. Governor General Healy to take oath. Cosgrave forms seven minister cabinet. taxes barred by republicans. stamps issued with Celtic map.
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Dublin
Free State of Ireland
Ireland
Cosgrave
England
Timothy Healy
Holyhead
Free State
Healy
Moloney
Dail Eireann
Patrick Gaffney
Labor
de Valera
United States
Ulster
South Ireland
Weather Report Quiet Night and Warmer South
Fair tonight with slightly higher temperatures in the south portion. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions in the southern area.
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South Portion
South
Volstead Honored With Prohibition Testimonial
Services at Luther Place Memorial church honored Representative A. J. Volstead of Minnesota for authoring the enforcement act. Speakers included Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio Representative Louis C. Cramton of Michigan and Dr. Herbert E. Randolph president of the District of Columbia Pastors' Federation. The meeting called it a testimonial recognizing Volstead's work despite opposition from wet interests.
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Washington
A. J. Volstead
Minnesota
Luther Place Memorial Church
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Louis C. Cramton
Michigan
Herbert E. Randolph
Pastors’ Federation of the
Volstead
Wine in Home Brings Fine in Brazilian Affair
In Clay county court Dempsey McClelland was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three months on the state penal farm after a raid found wine at his home. He claimed the wine was for personal use. sentence and fine were suspended but costs paid.
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Brazil
Ind
Pat Witty
Dempsey McClelland
Clay County
McClelland
Hutchison
Witty
Democrats Prepare for Indiana Legislature Session
Indiana Democrats meeting in Indianapolis outline party line for the upcoming assembly. They back repeal of the 1919 tax law, cap levy and bond limits, and redirect inheritance and auto license revenues to counties. They seek prewar salaries and reform of public boards while debating education policy tied to the school survey.
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Survey
Charles A. Greathouse
Indianapolis
Democratic National
Indiana
Greathouse
Democratic Party
Lberal
Highway Commission
Mayo charged with murder in death of Forest Mayo
Everett Mayo faced a murder charge after an affidavit by Pearl Mayo, widow of Forest D Mayo who died from an iron bar blow at Dunn Memorial hospital. Mayo surrendered after learning of the charge in police court.
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Bedford, Ind
Everett Mayo
Pearl Mayo
Forest D. Mayo
Dunn Memorial Hospital
Mayo
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