Massive Rail Strike Looms Over Union Ballots
About 400,000 shopmen threaten a strike next Saturday if carriers do not concede union demands. B M Jewell, head of the shop crafts, says ballots are overwhelmingly in favor, with potential broader action by maintenance of way workers. The move follows disputes over a $50,000,000 wage cut and labor board rulings, with six international presidents backing the action.
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Chicago
B. M. Jewell
JeWitt Cuyler
New York
Association of
Railway Executives
United States Labor Board
Labor Board
Jewell
Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Maintenance of Way
E. F. Grabble
Maintenance Men
Detroit
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
J. W. Kline
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths
Drop Forgers and Helpers of America
J. A. Franklin
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers of America
J. J. Haynes
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers
International Alliance
James
Noonan
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Martin F. Ryan
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
Maintenance of Way Men
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Labor Board
Miners See Hope From Washington Developments
Wilkes Barre June 28 The United Mine Workers president John L Lewis met with President Harding in Washington. The general scale committee of 150,000 idle miners suspended plans for an immediate strike and adjourned indefinitely. Miners keep preparedness steps with a Hazleton meeting to solicit funds for a public financial subscription to the UMWA.
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Wilkesbarre
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Harding
Washington
Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
General State Committee
Hazleton
Kennedy
United Mine Workers of America
Senators push for full inquiry into Mexican banditry
Washington June 28 The state department likely will be asked by top senators to conduct a complete inquiry into the sudden outbreak of banditry and wholesale kidnappings of American citizens in Mexico.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Governor Small Mourns Wife Death
Condolences poured in from across the nation as funeral services for Mrs. Small were held at 3 p.m. in Kankakee Illinois. Governor Len Small was reported near collapse from grief and stayed by his wife’s side after she fell ill Saturday night until her death Monday. State offices closed and flags flew at half mast.
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Kankakee
United States
Len Small
Small
Governor Small
Mine Inination Case Comes Up for Hearing
Indianapolis June 28 Hearing of Clara Masson owner of the Peacock mine in Knox county against officials and United Mine Workers of America was halted on a technicality. The defense contends Masson is Belgian and failed to file a statement as required for corporations using a different business name. The defense also claims Masson does not own the Peacock mine, asserting it belongs to David Padgett.
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Indianapolis
Clara Masson
Peacock
Knox County
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Belgium
David Padgett
Sheffler murder net tightens over Indiana suspect
Fort Wayne Ind June 28 The net around Nic Sheffer in the murder of his brother James W Sheffer and his wife near Auburn last Thursday night tightens as detectives reveal two guns found hidden in a creek hole were wrapped in a pillow case not an old shirt
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Fort Wayns
Ind
Nic Sheffer
Allen County
James W. Sheffer
Auburn
Suit for damages stems from near tragedy in Bloomfield
Greene county circuit court heard a $5,000 damages claim filed by Will R. Vosloh as next friend for Miss Jessie Halderman who was severely injured July 10 last year when she jumped from a moving automobile to escape alleged advances by Ned Spinks. The suit recounts a head injury, hospital confinement, near death, and memory loss, seeking $5,000. Other cases include divorces, quiet title, and real estate sale petitions.
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Greene County
Bloomfield
Jessie Halderman
Ned Spinks
Will R. Vosloh
Saia
Harding Calls For A Conference Saturday
President Harding and his cabinet advisers agreed on a joint conference of coal miners and coal operators to meet in Washington next Saturday morning under government supervision. The meeting aims to end three months of nationwide strikes and avert a coal famine, with telegrams to invite participants from central and district competitive fields. John L. Lewis and Labor Secretary Davis are among those involved in prior discussions and will participate.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
New York
United States
United Mine Workers
Harding
Weather Report Brings Clouds and Showers to Local Area
Partly cloudy skies give way to local showers with temperatures holding steady. Forecasters note spotty activity through the day, with brief rain possible in the afternoon and mild overall conditions.
Pennsylvania Moves To End Bituminous Coal Strike
Pennsylvania, via Dr. Clifford B. Connelley, invites District No. 2 and No. 6 United Mine Workers and operators to a July 6 meeting to settle the strike. White House signals a forthcoming coal strike announcement and possible government mediation if needed. President Harding weighs public discussion versus private negotiations to avert danger and secure safety.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Clifford B. Connelley
Labor and Industry
United Mine Workers of America
Free State Troops Storm Four Courts in Dublin Battle
In Dublin on June 28 Free State forces under Michael Collins attacked the Four Courts held by insurgents. A fierce dawn battle caused numerous casualties and ongoing fighting was reported.
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Dublin
Free State
Michael Collins
Four Courts
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Thomas M. Phillips
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