Labor delegates at Denver back waterway work drive
Denver delegates push immediate Mississippi River deep waterway to create jobs, reclaim land, and fight diseases. They also urge desert and swamp reclamation and road building to employ workers while condemning private armies and wage-cutting by industry leaders. A debate over union label clothing prompts calls for more nonunion scrutiny.
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Denver
Colo
Mississippi
James Lord
Mining Department
American Federation of Labor
Lord
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Paint
Cabin Creek
West Virginia
Colorado
John J. Manning
Union Label League
Benjamin Schlessinger
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Big Five
Hert Will probate in Kentucky probate court
The will of Alvin T. Hert former Kentucky Republican committeeman was probated in Jefferson County Court. His wife Sallie Aley Hert is named sole heir and administratrix with a 750000 dollar bond. Personal property valued at about 750000 dollars includes stocks in American Creosoting, National Bank of Kentucky, with real estate titled to Mrs Hert.
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Louisville
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Washington
Sallie Aley Hert
Carl Bergeman
Mr. Hert
Thomas B. Taylor
J. Matt Chilton
Lewis ¥. Johnson
Stonecliff
Mackinnec Island
Third Avenue
Pine Hall
Indiana
Bedford
Modern Miller reports irregular quality in winter wheat outlook
The Modern Miller crop outlook bulletin notes good progress in cutting winter wheat. Oklahoma wet weather slowed sections while rains at filling time improved conditions in the southwest. Eastern belt conditions declined and final yield may be near the last official estimate. Quality is irregular with some spring wheat loss but overall prospects remain favorable. More rain is needed in the Dakotas and locusts threaten some Canadian sections.
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Chicago
Outlook Bulletin
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Canada
Four Bandits Hold Up Messenger Near Baxter Springs
Four armed bandits stopped Guy Shields the mail messenger near Baxter Springs Kansas, forced him from his motor, seized five sacks of mail, then fled in their car. Banks report no identified mail was in transit. A posse searches for the robbers.
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Baxter Springs
Kas
Guy Shields
Shields
Tax Changes Opposed by Indiana Democrats
J. P. Dunn told the Indiana Democratic club that strong opposition exists to the proposed state constitution tax amendments and to giving the governor power to appoint the state school superintendent. He questioned the September six special election law claiming votes cast there would conclusively reflect total electors. He criticized the amendment allowing a legislature to tax anything any way and to any extent.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Club Today
J. P. Dunn
Britain pledges no alliance against America in Pacific policy
In London on June 18, Austen Chamberlain stated in the Commons that Britain would be no party to any alliance directed against America as the imperial conference considers renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty. He emphasized reconciliation with the United States and a cooperative Pacific balance among powers to ensure peace and deter arming competition.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
America
Chamberlain
United States
Dominions
India
Pacific
England
Weather report notes partly cloudy conditions and possible storms
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with likely thunder showers in the northern portion. Cooler conditions expected in the north on Sunday.
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North Portion
Vincennes Carnival Closures After Weekend Protests
Vincennes plans a third summer carnival next week forcing all local picture shows to close. The Commercial notes carnivals rely on lodge sponsorships and bring little profit while expanding gambling-like concessions. Merchants hesitate to act, citing lack of resolve to curb the events.
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Vincennes
The
American Legion
Moose Lodge
Emery names July 4 as membership day
Grand Rapids, Mich June 18 Major John G Emery new American Legion commander announced a one day membership campaign for July 4 He plans to recruit one new member each on that day and says the Legion will first aid the disabled including financially and physically Needing immigrants restricted immigration policy The plan echoes former leader Col Frederick W Galbreath and Emery will tour the South and visit Columbus Ga on July 4 a civic welcome met him at the station and a downtown parade followed.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
American Legion
John G. Emery
Indianapolis
Legion
Emery
Frederick W. Galbreath
Columbus
British Miners Vote to Continue Strike By Large Margin
London June 18 The coal miners ballot on strike settlement shows 432,511 voting to reject and 183,827 to accept the mine owners terms. Only 64 percent of members voted on the latest offer. The miners’ executive will meet again tonight and inform the government of the decision.
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London
Canadian railways to seek 12 percent wage cut
Canadian railways told employees at a Montreal conference that starting July 1 a 12 percent wage reduction would be implemented for about 150000 workers. They cited ongoing wage sustainability and a $11 million deficit shown by the Grand Trunk this year, plus influence from the US Railroad Labor Board. Employees' representatives would take the proposal to their unions.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk
United States Railroad Labor Board
Canda
March to Retire as Army Chief of Staff
Washington June 18 Major General Peyton C March chief of staff of the army will retire from active service November 1 He will be succeeded by General John Pershing July 1 and will go on leave until his retirement takes effect Secretary Weeks announced yesterday.
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Washington
Peyton C. March
Army
John Pershing
Jonn W. Weeks
Indiana to create separate liquor enforcement unit in state
Indiana will form a distinct enforcement unit under Bert Morgan after July 1, combining state agents with federal inspectors. Morgan will supervise permits and added liquor law enforcement, establishing group headquarters in Terre Haute and Richmond alongside Indianapolis and Hammond. Senator Watson notified Morgan of the plan, aiming for nonpolitical, strict enforcement.
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Indianapolis
Bert Morgan
James
Indiana
United States
Washington
Chicago
Morgan
Terra Haute
Richmond
Hammond
R. A. Haynes
Illinois
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Central Department
Federal
Watson
President's Father Plans Washington Visit With Students
Dr. George T. Harding, father of the president, travels from Marion to Washington staying Sunday through Friday. He brings ten classmates from Cleveland Homeopathic College class of ’73 led by Dr. H. E. Beebe of Sidney, Ohio. Harding notes Warren will let them have the big car to tour the city.
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Washington
George T. Harding
Marion
Cleveland Homeopathic College
H. E. Beebe
Sidney
Ohio
Beebe
Churchman Sentenced For Embezzling Church Bonds
Shuble K Siver former treasurer of the First Reformed church in New Brunswick New Jersey was sentenced to two to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to embezzling $6000 in Liberty bonds belonging to the church Adele Gouin the alleged accomplice in the elopement was not present nor was Mrs Siver who has filed for divorce.
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New Brunswick
N. J
British Strike Ends in Manchester Settlement
In Manchester on June 18 the cotton strike ended as the United Textile Workers accepted the employers’ offer at a joint meeting, settling the dispute.
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Manchester
England
United Textile Workers
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General Pershing
Prohibition
State Headquarters
Warren
Ital
Dr. Harding
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