Greater Linton Club Chooses Officers and Plans Drive
The Greater Linton Club elected officers for the coming year led by President Wayne Hamilton and Vice President Slater Bartlow Jr. The group backs a July 15 community sales day with free movies and park improvements including benches and a light standard. It also proposes joint library privileges for Stockton township residents and branch libraries via book deliveries from the city library.
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Greater
Stockton Township
Lintom
Greater Linton Club
Bartlow
Manual Training Department
Wity
Linton
Indiana
Greater Linton
Elmer Sherwood
Wilson Hixon
Herbert Priest
Ephriam ‘Bach
Avery Murray
Edwin ‘Humphreys
Slater Bartlow, Jr
Simon Werbner
J. J. Ryan
Heiress Ridgely Death Mystery Traced Across States
Chicago heiress Ora Belle Downs Ridgely, once central Illinois’ wealthiest woman, died under unexplained circumstances in Hot Springs. Her $100,000 inheritance and $7,500 in jewels disappeared as investigators in Chicago Assumption and Melbourne Florida Hot Springs pursue leads including a traveling companion and an unopening of the casket.
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Chicago
Assumption
Ill
Melbourne
Fla
Hot Springs
Ark
Ora Belle Downs Ridgely
Illinois
Ridgely
E. W. Hight
Unionism Faces Stiff Battle for Existence in Cincinnati
The 42nd annual American Federation of Labor convention opened in Cincinnati as leaders urge vigilance against threats to union rights. President Samuel Gompers warned against eroding privileges and pressed for open council talks with employers. Santiago Iglesias endorsed Mont Reason as Porto Rico governor general. AFL reports total membership 8,195,635 with a year decline of 710,893 but a wartime gain over 1916.
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Cincinnati
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Gompers
Porto Rico
Mont Reily
Executive Council
Committees Work Toward Success of Next Big Sales Day
Committees plan the next Community sale set for July 15 to be a strong event. Each committee aims to finish tasks so the advertising group can pass materials to the printer this week. Full plan must be advertised before distributing the large circular. LETS MOVE AND SHOW OUR SPEED.
Baptists Arrive in Indianapolis for Northern Convention
Indianapolis greets Baptist delegates arriving for the Northern Baptist convention opening tomorrow at 9:30 AM Cadle tabernacle. About 4,000 delegates from 36 northern states will attend, representing roughly 1,250,000 people and 6,600 churches, with registration at First Baptist Church Meridian and Vermont streets.
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Indianapolis
Northern Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
Meridian
Vermont
O. L. Montgomery
Cadle Tabernacle
Mason and Dixon Line
President Harding's Brother Predicts World End
Dr. George T. Harding Jr., physician of Worthington Ohio and brother of President Harding, told reporters at a Seventh Day Adventists world conference in San Francisco that the end of the world is near. He could not assure it would occur before the president's term ends but said it is possible.
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Columbus
Ohio
George T. Harding, Jr
Worthington
Harding
World Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists
San Francisco
Bandits Take $1,262 From Pershing Bank and Miss Millions in Bonds
Three bandits robbed the Jackson Township State Bank at Pershing near Richmond taking 1262 dollars. A later books check showed 21000 dollars in Liberty bonds and 8000 dollars in gold were overlooked in the cash drawer. Police reported no arrests at noon yesterday.
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Richmond
Ind
Jackson Township State Bank
Pershing
Here
Labor Ranks Shrink Yet AFL Report Sees Militant Resolve
Cincinnati Ohio June 13 The American Federation of Labor reports a drop of 710 893 members since the Denver convention while total affiliated union membership stands at 3 195 635. It notes a year of strife and industrial idle ness but emphasizes solidarity achievement and constructive planning amid militant attacks on labor and democratic institutions.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Denver
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
Cincinnnati
Solidarity
Wage Cuts Face Rail Workers As Strike Looms
The United States railroad labor board plans a third wage slashing order this week affecting 335000 rail workers and totaling about 150 million dollars annually. Union leaders say a vote among 900000 maintenance of way and shop employees aims to authorize an August walkout. Clerks numbering around 200000 face 5 to 9 cent hourly cuts, part of the overall plan.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
Railway
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
Jewell
Associated Press
Weather report cautions thundery showers this afternoon
Thunder showers are expected this afternoon or tonight with warmer conditions overnight as humidity rises and skies clear later.
British Mass Artillery Supports Donegal Regiments Clash Expected
Reports from Londonderry and Belfast detail continued military activity along the border. A artillery battery arrives to support four regiments at Derry City. Irregulars in Donegal set up a hospital behind lines as clashes loom. Passengers searched as transfers from Derry to Strabane halt. East Donegal farmers move across the border amid labor conscription at seized farms. Belfast bakery chief Edward Devine is shot dead in his office by three gunmen. Churchill delays Ireland statement in Commons as treaty negotiations progress between Collins and de Valera. Incendiary attacks spread to Westmeath targeting Protestant homes, including Col Pilkington’s mansion.
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Londonderry
Derry City
Donegal
Derry
Strabane
Free State
East Donegal
Belfast
Edward Devine
Devine
London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Ireland
Michael Collins
Eamonn de Valera
Lord Hewart
West Meath
Toe
Col. Pilkington
Canadian Indians on the war path at Point Pelee
About 300 to 400 Petawaba Indians marched from Walpole Island toward Point Pelee to seize the Canadian government park if needed. Four Royal Mounted Police troopers from Windsor moved to intercept and restore order. Ottawa warned reinforcements could follow after talks with Indian chiefs.
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Detroit
Mich
Walpole Island
Point Pelee
Candian Royal Mounted Police
Windsor
Royal Mounted Police
Mounted
A. Birthwhister
Ottawa
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Ward Perrott
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Indiana Bank
Sion
Jewell Says
Weather Report
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Lishing Hospital
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