Strike Crisis Nearing as Railway Board Fails
Chicago October 21 The United States Railway Labor Board orders all railroad officials and Big Five Brotherhood chiefs to testify Wednesday on wage cut violations while keeping wage schedules in status quo The failure of peace talks leaves the dispute to Washington and President Harding with strike plans proceeding despite board efforts.
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Chicago
The
United States Railway Labor Board
Railroad Labor Board
Brotherhood
Washington
Harding
Cleveland
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
White House
Ex-Day Agents Accused in Liquor Fraud Case
Philadelphia report says warrants were issued for A I Slater and Hiram W Benner for conspiring to fraudulently obtain permits to withdraw liquor worth nearly 15.6 million dollars. Prohibition officers say shipments from multiple states were seized or en route, including 709 barrels in New York City valued well above half a million. Authorities estimate tax and profits exceed substantial sums.
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Philadelphia
W. C. MccConnell
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement
Pennsylvania
George W. Coles
United States District Attorney
A. I. Slater
Mr. McConnell
Hiram W. Benner
United States
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
New York City
Pric
Pekin
Labor Board Sees Mixed Signals After Talks With Brotherhood
After an optimistic afternoon session, the labor board and brotherhood chiefs left with solemn faces. Commissioner Hoecper read a penciled statement noting a frank discussion and mutual viewpoints but no definite results. Chairman Barton said adjournment is final and no further conferences or railroad presidents are planned at this time.
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Labor Board
Ben W. Hoecper
Brotherhood
Ces
Barton
Tabor
Railway Detective Arrested for Theft of Cigarettes
Terre Haute October 21 James Knuckey 48 of 448 South Thirteenth street was arrested Thursday evening charged with stealing 190000 cigarettes from the G and BE railroad freight house last Sunday night Detectives Barry and Baker and Railroad Detectives Staton and Mavis made the arrest It is said he confessed the robbery He formerly served as a deputy sheriff and on the city police force.
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Terre Haute
James Knuckey
South Thirteenth Street
Rauilroad
Wise
Barry and
Baker
Staton and
Mavis
Kinuckey
Dentist Dr Brumfield Convicted of Murder in Oregon
Dr R M Brumfield, once from Owensville Indiana, was found guilty of first degree murder in Roseburg Oregon for murdering Dennis Russell. Russell's headless body was found under Brumfield's car. Prosecutors said Brumfield killed Lassell then staged the body to resemble his own and vanished to escape financial troubles. In Oregon first degree murder carries a death sentence by hanging.
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Roseburg
Ore
R. M. Brumfield
Owensville
Ind
Dennis Russell
Oregon
Reds Mark U S Officials in France for Death
Americans in France report notices of a death involving U S officials marked by Red authorities. The brief item notes the incident occurred overseas and involves American personnel.
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REDS
U.S
France
Communists Target American Officials in Paris Plot
Paris dispatch reports a communist plot to retaliate against American officials in France if Sacco and Vanzetti are executed. Letters threaten to blow up American reparations and passport offices and target the consulates in Marseille Bordeaux and Lyon. Police guard key buildings as investigations continue into who sent the unsigned threats and the post office package.
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Paris
France
Sacco
Vanzetti
American Reparations Commission
Passport Bureau
Alexander M. Thackara
Marsailles
Bordeaux
Lyons
Place de Etoile
Rue Des Italiens
Marseilles
Thackara
Communist
Lihe
Ambassador Herricks
Henmick
Socialist and
Young Communist
Shalongs-sur-Marne
Youths Hold Up Bank Near Kendallville
Five youths held up the Farmers' State Bank at Wawaka twelve miles west of Kendallville yesterday afternoon escaping in a car with $2000. After forcing the cashier to open the safe one bandit struck the assistant cashier Fred Schwab. Earl Schwab the cashier's twelve-year-old son fired a shotgun from his home adjoining the bank. Armed citizens across the street returned fire as the bandits fled in a fusillade of rounds.
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Kendallville
Ind
Officanls
Farmers’ State Bank
Wawaka
Here
Fred Schwab
Earl Schwab
Chas. Schwab
Pershing Leaves Paris for Cherbourg to Return Home
General John J. Pershing departed Paris for Cherbourg yesterday on his voyage back to the United States after a visit to Europe to place congressional medals on the tombs of the unknown French and British soldiers.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
Europe
Cherbourg
United States
Weather forecast for fair warmer tonight and Saturday
A quiet weather update notes fair conditions with a warming trend through tonight and Saturday. Skies stay mostly sunny as temperatures rise, bringing comfortable conditions for outdoor plans. Highs and lows are mild with little chance of precipitation.
Kansas Miners Ordered to Resume Work by Lewis
Indianapolis Oct 21 President John L Lewis urged Kansas coal miners to end idle protest and resume work, denouncing wrongful leadership and pledging unity amid looming wage talks. He criticized Howat’s supporters and warned of legal challenges to Kansas industrial court law as the union seeks obedience to joint wage agreements.
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Kansas
Lewis
Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
John L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
United States
International Union
Eiacs
Howat
The
International
Community Sunday School Picnic Draws Big Crowd
A morning parade led by the Linton band moved from the Main school grounds to Hasemann park for the community Sunday School picnic. The Olive Branch Baptist church and many families joined the event, with extensive decorations and enthusiastic attendance. Local businesses closed from noon to 2 30 PM to accommodate the crowd on the grounds.
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Haseman Grove
Hasemann Park
First Street
Main Street
Linton Band
Bert Brown
Olive Branch Baptist Church
The
Daily Citizen
Four Youths Die as Train Hits University Car
Milford Ill Oct 21 Six University of Chicago students in a car were struck by an Elgin Joliet and Eastern coal train at 7 50 Thursday evening. Four youths were killed Herschel Hopkins driver Oregon instantly Thomas Nonilau Chicago instantly Harold Skinner Oak Park instantly Stanwood Johnstone Minnesota Walter R Eccles Chicago severely injured with skull fracture broken leg and torn fingers Louis Roberts Chicago escaped unharmed.
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Milford
Ill
University of Chicago
Elgin, Joilet & Eastern
Herschel Hopkins
Oregon
Thomas Nonilau
Chicago
Harold Skinner
Oak Park
Stanwood Johnstone
Minnesota
Walter R. Eccles
Louis Roberts
Arbuckle Case Delayed In Prohibition Hearing
United States commissioner continued the hearing on charges under the Volstead act against Roscoe C. Fatty Arbuckle for one week. Arbuckle arrived from Los Angeles and will stay until his state manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe's death proceeds.
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San Francisco
Cal
Roscoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
United States
Arbuckle
Los Angeles
Virginia Rappe
Terre Haute Youth Seeks Death Penalty by Chair
Roy Farse a 17 year old Terre Haute youth charged with murdering his sweetheart Louise Willoughby asks Governor McCray to send him to the electric chair. He writes he does not want to live and insists he deserves death. He notes age should not matter.
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Indianapols
Roy Farse
Louise Willoughby
Terre Haute
McCray
Illinois Miners Seek Return of Procurement Fund
Illinois miners ask the treasury to return the remaining 43000 of a 100000 fund sent to Kansas miners to oppose the industrial court law. Secretary Treasurer Nesbit said the request does not cut support for Kansas miners but objects to Thomas Harvey controlling the funds in another camp. The money largely funded Kansas political efforts to defeat Governor Allen and elect anti court legislators.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Illinois
Kansas
Nesbit
Springfield
Ill
Thomas Harvey
Alexander Howat
Allen
Howat
Judge Gary_named witness in West Virginia mine probe
Judge Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel, Brigadier General H H B Bandholtz, and Attorney General EB England are listed as witnesses to be summoned by the United Mine Workers in the Senate sub committee inquiry into West Virginia labor troubles. Frank F. Walsh, miners counsel, indicated subpoenas for several witnesses to clarify the need to summon Judge Gary.
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Washington
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
H. H B. Bandholtz
EB. E. England
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Senate
Frank F. Walsh
Kenyon
Gary
Universalist convention backs Debs release aim
Resolutions endorsed the Washington conference armament limits and called for the release of Eugene V. Debs and conscientious objectors imprisoned during the war period as the Universalist general convention met in Detroit Michigan on October 21.
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Detroit
Mich
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Races At Old Linton Fair Grounds Draw Large Crowd
Strong turnout despite chill as local racing events at the old Linton fair grounds produced exciting heats and near record interest. Winners include Wm. Alford in the green trotter and Lady M. in the 2:30 pace with notable performances by Major B. and Little Trouble. Attendance totaled about five hundred, with prospects of a regular racing schedule next year.
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Old Linton Fair Grounds
Wm. Alford
Washington
Ind
Margrave
Myrtle B
Harley Stages
Linton
Pluty
Bowman
Odon
Easch
Mr. Wood
Lady M
Major B
Geo. Bonham
Harley Staggs
Dandy Dan
Casey Joe
Little Trouble
Bonham
Gray Horse
Burt
Kentucky Belle
Albery
Jocal
Alford
Pluto
B. H
Bowman Tome E
Laddy M
B. H. Weod
Black Beauty
Lucas Waa
Ruby Parwin
Burt Mw Ee Ee Ky
Befie
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DR. Brumfield
Herrick
Pershing
Weather Report
Kansas District
Nic Grounds
E. H. Gary
Church
Debs
Old Fair Grounds
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