Coal miners strike threat sparks government worry
United Press reports a looming general strike by about half a million coal miners could shut fuel supply next winter. Tensions rise as West Virginia led union suppression prompts pits to close or switch to non union wages. President John L. Lewis warned the potential strike at an anthracite convention in Scranton, highlighting national union challenges.
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United Press Dispatch
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West Virginia
United Press
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Kentucky
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Scranton
Worries for Coolidge in Vacation at Swampscott
President Coolidge faces two looming issues during vacation in Swampscott Massachusetts a possible nationwide coal strike and the Ku Klux Klan convention in Washington Both concerns arose from comments by John L Lewis head of the United Mine Workers and opponents seek to press him to take a position or action during the holiday period.
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New England
Negro murderer is given death penalty
Chicago July 3 Campbell Mc Carty 19 a negro was sentenced to death on the gallows for killing a night watchman two months earlier. The jury deliberated twenty minutes on the third ballot McCarthy a paroled convict faced the verdict with nonchalance. He shares age with Nathan Leopold and Richard Leeb who were spared by Judge John R Caverly because of youth.
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Chicago
Campbell McCarty
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Nathan Leopold
Richard Leeb
John R. Caverly
Darrow Aims to Move Scopes Case to Federal Court
Chicago July 3 Clarence Darrow noted in announcing an appeal to lift the Scopes trial into federal jurisdiction. The famed defense attorney said the case, rooted in Tennessee, would seek federal court review.
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Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Tennessee
President Coolidge Praises Washington on Cambridge Anniversary
President Coolidge led the nation in honoring George Washington on the 150th anniversary of Washington’s command arrival at Cambridge. He and Mrs. Coolidge traveled from the White House to Cambridge to review the parade and pageant reenacting Washington’s momentous move.
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Coolidge
George Washington
Washington
Cambridge Common
Galvin Coolidge
White Court
Cambridge
Ex-deputy coroner charged with murder in Indiana
John Hennessey former Marion county coroner deputy is held in Indianapolis awaiting Salem authorities to take him to Washington county for murder charges. He is accused of killing 60 year old Henry Edwards whose body was found last May in the Blue River near Salem after a license plate lead tracked the stalled car.
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John Hennessey
Marion County Coroner’s Office
Salem
Ind
Washington County
Hennessey
Henry Edwards
Blue River
Hawkins Attorneys Prepare Appeal After Fast Guilty Verdict
Attorneys for Morton Hawkins former president of Hawkins Mortgage Co Portland Ind prepared to appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals Judge Baltzell set to sentence Hawkins Monday for fraudulent use of the mails A motion for a new trial writs of error and supersedeas would be filed Hawkins found guilty on 16 counts by a federal jury after a brief deliberation The maximum sentence for all counts could total 77 years imprisonment and a 10000 dollar fine
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Hawkins Mortgage Co
Portland
Ind
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Baltzell
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Prospects for New State Park in Dunes District
Gary Indiana July 3 Prospects for a state park in Indiana dunes country are brighter after a two day conference with land owners The Dunes Park commission reports an understanding with owners of about 1600 acres of the 2000 acre goal for the park They plan to purchase with 200000 available now and 1 million to come via taxation over eight years The commission will file its progress with Governor Jackson to proceed with park plans
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Indiana
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Jackson
Tremor Strikes Santa Barbara Again Wreaks Minor Damage
A strong earth tremor hit Santa Barbara today, the severest in three days. Several partially wrecked structures collapsed and twelve workers and pedestrians were injured by falling debris as the center earthquake zone rattled. Telephone operators stood their posts despite swoons, and workers resumed tearing down damaged buildings.
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Santa Barbara quake toll rises to fourteenth victim
In Santa Barbara the ruins yielded another quake victim today raising the death toll to 14. Condemned buildings from the quake are being dynamited as part of a controlled clearance.
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Chicago grain firm Dean O Nuavia failed today
The Dean O Nuavia Stock and Grain Brokers company a leading Chicago board of trade firm collapsed and Chicago Titles and Trust company was appointed receiver. Liabilities are reported at about 30 million dollars.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Titles and Trust Company
Contract to be set for Busseron bridge approaches
Announcement by Steve Stalcup state highway superintendent states the contract for grading the approaches to the new Busseron creek bridge on state road No 4 between this city and Sullivan will be awarded July 10. Plans and specs are on file in Stalcup's office for inspection by bidders. Work is within Sullivan county with supervision by Stalcup and the state highway commission. Sullivan county commissioners offer a $1000 bonus to the successful contractor if grading is completed by January 1.
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Busseron Creek
Sullivan
Marriage Licenses Issued in Bloomfield Area
Bloomington couples and nearby towns receive licenses as of last week. pairs listed include John William Wright with Ruth Alice Clives of Dugger, Donald Ray Hyatt with Luther Gertrude Dyer of Worthington, Ralph W. Rhodenbeck of Switz City with Ruby Hatfield of Owensburg, Tom Thompson of Freedom with Hazel C. Dilley of Salsbury, and Roy W. Langhead with Stella Myers of Bloomington.
MacMillan Polar Expedition Safe at Labrador Harbor
Radiogram from Zenith Radio reports Donald A. MacMillan commander of the United States MacMillan polar expedition has reached Battle Harbor Labrador. The flagship Peary has anchored the party is safe according to the message received today.
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Chicago
Donald A. MacMillan
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Zenith Radio Corporation
MacMillan
Peary
Earl Gentry to Stand Trial Next Monday
Noblesville Indiana July 3 Earl Gentry will go on trial Monday in the Hamilton County court charged with the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer Judge Hines ruled today D C Stephenson and Earl Klenck will be tried separately later Hines overruled defense motion to move Klenck trial first and blocked prosecution effort to have Stephenson tried first
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United Press Dispatch
Noblesville
Ind
Earl Gentry
Hamilton Corinty
Madge Oberholtzer
Hines
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klenck
Klenck
Stephenson
Silent Policeman Proves Popular at State Capital
In Indianapolis the silent traffic cop is drawing more crowd appeal than the talking officer. The Board of Safety is flooded with requests for silent traffic cops at busy corners. Funding shortages slow the sign installations.
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Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Southwest Gets Little of The Same Heat Wave Bakes Kansas
A blistering day pushed temperatures near or above 100 in the Southwest with Kansas readings from 97 to 106. Two people were overcome by heat yesterday and a boy drowned while seeking relief in swimming.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Worker Killed in Fall at Grain Elevator
Evansville Indiana July 3 Herbert Nation a Mt Vernon Indiana construction worker was killed yesterday when he fell from the top of a grain elevator owned by Iglehart Bros The accident occurred in Evansville and the grain elevator belonged to Iglehart Bros.
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Evansville
Ind
Herbert Nation
Mt. Vernon
Iglehart Bros
Fourth of July parade planned with diverse events
The city marks the nation’s birthday with a 10 o’clock parade from Vincennes and First to Haseman Grove. An auto show, band concerts, and a grand fireworks display are scheduled, with racing at the new Linton track drawing visitors from multiple states. Businesses pause tomorrow while many private picnics and trips are planned.
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Peter Schloot
Vincennes
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Main Street
H” Street
Indianapolis Markets Hogs Cattle Sheep and Calves Report
Indianapolis market report shows hog receipts at 5,000 with steady demand and prices to about 14.85 for heavies, 14.50 to 14.65 for most classes. Cattle receipts 700 with no steer sales and cows and heifers around 8.00. calf top 12.50, bulk 11.50. Sheep receipts 600 with top in the 6.00 range and lambs to 14.50.
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