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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
1
Tulsa explodes in violent race riots as fires rage through the black quarter. Seven whites reported dead and numerous blacks shot or beaten. police, guardsmen, and militia mobilize. Roadways and jails fill with armed crowds. state guards rush to restore order amid widespread casualties.
Washington June 1 The Senate backed a hard line on naval funding by 35 to 20 defeating an amendment to cut 15 million from the 53 million naval appropriation. Debate emphasized requiring Britain and Japan to join in equal reductions before any international pact, with Poindexter warning for a navy equal to Britain if limits fail.
June 1 Terre Haute announces the completion of final papers for the Fred Smith property bought by the K of C club for the Gibault home. Deed signed Tuesday afternoon with no money transferred yet. Building changes will begin soon, and workers expect occupancy by the careTAre near term.
Today is the last day for municipal primary candidates to file itemized expense accounts with the city clerk as required by Indiana law. Most candidates had filed by noon. a few had not and risk fines. Leading figures include Walton F. Stover spent 83.75 on announcement and committee contributions. Francis M. Browning 15. Bert Brown 15.60. Mary J. Coker 12. Mary Butler 8. Isaac Bunch listed as Republican candidate.
June 1 New York report says Germany makes its initial 35 733 000 reparations payment through four New York banks to the Federal Reserve Bank. The transfer used banking credits rather than cash or gold and was credited to the Bank of England and Bank of France. Observers note German dollar buying abroad and US currency circulation in occupied Germany affected exchange rates and dollar availability.
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty announced the Justice Department will begin anti trust prosecutions targeting open price associations. He said actions will start with a selected association, possibly indictments and civil suits, to curb practices that stifle competition and raise prices. He noted about 400 such associations are believed to operate nationwide.
Report forecasts generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Likely showers in the extreme north portion with warmer temperatures in the northern areas on Thursday.
Chicago June 1 A U S railroad board order will cut wages about 12 percent on 104 railroads starting July 1, affecting 31 labor groups. Reductions vary by job and craft, from 5 to 18 percent, with common labor wages reduced to 8.5 cents an hour and section men averaging 3.02 dollars daily for an eight hour day. The action, linked to the Esch Cummins Act, covers engineers, conductors, switchmen, clerks, and shop workers, with unions to meet July 1 to decide response.
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