Indiana Coal Output Slashed by Illegal Strikes 1920–21
A Washington issued statement from bituminous operators shows Indiana coal production fell by over a million tons in each of 1920 and 1921 due to hundreds of illegal strikes violating contracts with the United Mine Workers. The report cites 313 illegal strikes in 1921 and 464 in 1920 with substantial lost output and days idle.
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Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
Ilegal
Fragmented memory hints at a long relationship tale
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a 50 year bond beginning with a walk toward a door and a close embrace. The wording evokes a couple and a moment of affectionate closeness tied to a person named John Wales.
Injunction Filed To Halt House of David Probe
In St Joseph Michigan on June 2 a circuit court filing seeks a restraining order to stop a one man grand jury inquiry into alleged immorality at the House of David cult. Plaintiff John H Culby alleges the investigation is led by Judge Harry Dingeman under a fictitious complaint brought by County Attorney Gore.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
House of David
John H. Culby
Harry Dingeman
Gore
Train Hits Truck Killing Two Boys at Crossing
In Washington Indiana two brothers ages 14 and 10 were riding a truck at a dangerous crossing four miles east of the city when an eastbound Baltimore & Ohio Mail train No 2 struck the vehicle. The younger boy Louis Healy was killed instantly and the older Hubert Healy 14 was fatally injured. Joseph Healy their father lives in Montgomery. The driver may have failed to heed a warning from nearby farmer James Meads.
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Washington
Ind
Louis Healy
Hubert
Baltimore & Ohio
Daviess County
James Meads
Meads
Joseph Healy
Montgomery
Rail subject is most vital says Watson
Senator Watson of Indiana returns to Washington after surveying state politics and says the railroad problem will be the biggest issue before the next Congress if the league of nations question is not raised. He urges consolidation to aid farmers and to strengthen weak roads without overhanding the strong. He predicts months of debate ahead.
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Washington
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Mr. Watson
League of Nations
Half Century Old Love Note Stirs Walton Family
In Chicago a 55 year old note from John Wales to Minnie before her marriage to Asa Walton leads to a domestic relations court hearing. Minnie explains she kept the note as a tease and had forgotten it, saying John was one of the handsomest men she knew. Judge dismisses the case.
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Chicago
Shdow
Asa Walton
Minnie
John
Asa
Man Sentenced to Death in Slaying of 6-Year-Old Girl
Philadelphia dispatch reports Wylie N. Morgan known as Texas Morgan was convicted of kidnapping attacking and killing 6-year-old Lillian Gilmore last February. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair and denied a new trial with an appeal planned to the supreme court.
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Philadelphia
Wylie N
Texas
Morgan
Lillian Gilmore
Supreme Court
Weather Outlook Fair Tonight and Sunday
Generally fair conditions prevail tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. No precipitation is expected as coastal areas stay dry. Highs and lows remain near seasonal norms across the region.
New York Prohibition Enforcement to be Reassessed
Washington reports that after Governor Smith signs the repeal of New York State enforcement law, additional prohibition agents will be sent into New York but funds may limit a large increase. Officials await guidance from federal agencies including Blair and Mellon as President Harding weighs next steps.
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International News Telegraph and Cable Service
Washington
Prohibition Enforcement
New York State
Prohibition
Haynes
Smith
New York
Warding
Associated Press
White House
Blair
Internal Revenue Bureau
Mellon
Harding
State House
Wesley Waite
Newbury
United States
Willar Bartlett
Almer Jenks
E. Henry Lacomb
Austin G. Fox
Twenty Hour Coast Flight Planned From San Francisco
Clare K. Vance of Logansport Ind an air mail pilot plans a 20 hour nonstop transcontinental flight from San Francisco to New York within the next ten days He will pilot a self built airplane routing via Omaha Chicago and Cleveland. Lieutenant Russell L Naughan plans a dawn to dark transcontinental flight on June 18 at McCook Field using a Curtiss Bullet aircraft.
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Washington
Clare K. Vance
Logansport
Ind
San Francisco
New York
National Aeronautical Association
Vance
Omaha
Chicago
Cleveland
Datyon
Ohio
Russell L. Naughan
McCook Field
Hammer Murderess Sails Toward San Quentin After Committing
Armour Phillips vows to reveal all about his relations with Alberta Meadows as Clara, the so called hammer murderess, is sent to San Quentin following the denial of her habeas corpus appeal. An emotional parting occurs as Phillips asks to accompany the party and offers to trade his life for a chance to testify.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alberta Meadows
Clara
Armour Phillips
San Quentin Prison
Phillips
Biscailuz
Armour
Etta Mae Jackson
Honduras
San Quentin
Prisoners Released by Chinese Bandits
Edward Elias a Shanghai broker and Theodore Lapsiere a Shanghai businessman both British subjects Manuel A Verea a Mexican globe trotter and Jerome A Henley an American businessman were uncon ditionally released by the Shantung bandits after four weeks of captivity Four prisoners reached Lincheng escorted part way by a bandit guard Henley went to Pekin while the others headed to Shanghai All were in good health and pleased with their release Negotiations for the remaining prisoners continued favorably from Teao-Chwang
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International News Telegraph and Cable Service
Shanghai
Edward Elias
Theodore Lapsiere
Manuel Averea
Globe Trotter
Jerome A. Henley
New York
Lincheng
Henley
Pekin
Teao-Chwang
Kilbane Crique Fight Opens International Featherweight Championship
In New York at the Polo grounds the Kilbane Crique fight drew about twelve hundred fans as the first international featherweight championship bout in twenty three years prepared to unfold. The gates opened shortly before one oclock drawing the crowd to witness the historic event.
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New York
Polo Grounds
SLAIN WIFE CASE HEARS INSANITY CLAIMS INDIANA
In Valparaiso Indiana on June 2 three physicians testified that Mrs Diamond was of sound mind when she accused her husband of murder During the trial of Harry Diamond the defense sought to prove epileptic fits rather than insanity while the state objected noting the issue should have been pled insanity first The testimony came as questions about Diamond being epileptic were raised after the slain wife was found unconscious in a car with her husband.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Harry Diamond
Diamond
Indiana Chamber Wins Freight Rate Battle for Indiana Points
The Indiana state chamber of commerce reports freight rate reductions saving users of gasoline and other petroleum products more than two and a half million dollars annually. The victory stems from its successful fight against unfair freight tariffs aimed at Indiana points, announced in Indianapolis.
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International News Telegraph and Cable Service
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Governor Smith backs repeal move liberalizing Volstead law
Washington dispatch reports Governor Smith's swift action approving New York repeal of enforcement and outlining a national platform for Volstead law liberalization. Congress rushes to react with calls to legalize light wines and beers taxed to fund soldiers' bonuses.
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Washington
Gov. Smith
Fred Britten
Illinois
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