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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
5
Reported in Marion and Herrin as officials estimate up to 75 deaths from a clash between striking miners and non union workers. Wounded describe grim fighting, with guards, a machine gun unit, and mass killings after surrenders.
In a heated session the Alabama senator Heflin and Virginia senator Glass traded accusations over a Federal Reserve speech. Thomas Heflin demanded equal circulation for his anti Fed remarks while Watson intervened as tempers cooled. The quarrel ended after a quorum call and a clarifying reading of Heflin’s remarks.
The notice asks Ad Club members not to delay bids to the secretary. Prompt submission reduces extra work for July sale and speeds committee progress. Bids are due by Saturday night June 24 to ensure a successful event in Linton.
James W. Sheffer was shot dead and his wife fatally wounded as their car returned to the Auburn home after a band concert. Five shots fired. three hit Sheffer, two hit his wife. The Sheffer house had exploded in 1921 killing their children. a suspect brother Nic Sheffer was briefly jailed then released. Police guarded roads and sought the gunman, contacting bloodhounds in Bryan and Angola.
Five special deputies were placed at Wolfe wagon mines by Sheriff Adams with orders to shoot to kill if necessary to protect property. Guards were posted at two wagon mines near Freelandsville and one near Westphalia under Governor McCray's directive and county approval. Deputies will be armed with shotguns loaded with buckshot as the Knox county coal fields seek to prevent outbreaks after recent picketing.
Unidentified men abducted Jule Garrett of Jamestown, drove him to a secluded spot near Deep River church and flogged him severely last night, according to Garrett who told police today he had been warned to seek work.
Mine owners prepare to file a federal suit for injunction to restrain United Mine Workers officials and striking members from interfering with mine operations. The action targets violence and aims to end the coal strike in Indianapolis.
The Republican state committee in Indianapolis conferred with Chairman Lawrence Lyons on voter registration and forming a women’s organization. It was decided women shall have equal footing with men in party affairs, with women district and county chairs and precinct committee men named immediately by counties. Organization meetings start July 1 and end August 1.
The Coronado coal decision is studied by the Manufacturers Association for its potential to curb a railroad strike. Officials say it could allow individuals harmed by labor disruptions to seek injunctive relief under anti trust provisions. W. Jett Lauck warned of an unavoidable railroad strike superimposed on coal unrest as wage disputes intensify.
Mrs. W. B. Wood lies in critical condition after two men seized her as she exited her Buckhead home, tied a rope around her neck, tried to force poison, spilled poison on her neck and shoulders, dragged her to a church, bound and gagged her, and left her. she was found by a son. No suspects yet. Her court appearance in a damage suit was set for today.
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