Churches Seek National Coal Conference to End Strike
Catholic, Protestant and Jewish groups jointly urge President Harding to intervene and call a national coal conference to resolve the bituminous coal strike. The appeal, led by the Federal Council of Churches and allied bodies, argues for government inquiry and an end to economic conflict harming families.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Federal Council of Churches
Department of Social Action
National Catholic Welfare Council
Social Justice Commission
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United States
Federal Council of Churches of
American church leader warns of rising crime and lax ideals
Dr A W Heaven of the Avenue Baptist Church in Chester New York told delegates at the 15th annual convention in Indianapolis that America faces a danger from a weak power system and lowered ideals. He urged the Christian church to revive discipline and unite followers to combat fraud, crime, and lawlessness or the nation will pay the price. He called for a return to God and upright contracts to restore civil order.
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Associated Press
Iulianapolis
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Uric Loday
A. W. Heaven
Su Avenue
Chester
New York
Today
Kithern Baptist
America
Heaven
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Christian Church
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Carnival man killed during robbery at Joliet fairgrounds
Veal brothers carnival owner John Veal, 84, of Mother, was shot in the back and robbed on Joliet Saturday night. Two unidentified assailants escaped after the attack. Local shows had toured Macomb and Joliet during the carnival circuit last year amid prior murder allegations.
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Bloom‘i
Jonh Veal
Veal Brothers Carnival
Ileshure
Early celebrators source of annoyance
The piece notes premature Fourth of July celebrations irritate calmer residents. Youths using torpedoes and firecrackers in business areas have frightened shoppers, with some adults urging restraint until the proper time to express patriotism.
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America
Interurban Train Crashes Into Car Near Los Angeles
An interurban electric train collided with an automobile driven by Charles W. Martin at Atwater crossing near Los Angeles. Martin was thrown clear onto bed springs he was transporting. the car was demolished but Martin remained unhurt.
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Charles W. Martin
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Here
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Former Czar Chef Feeds Hungry Children in Palace Kitchen
Petrograd dispatch reports D Pisehkin once chef to Czar Nicholas now works in the American Relief Administration kitchen in the former imperial palace. The unit feeds about three thousand daily with rice beans and cocoa and uses several former Czar servants as kitchen staff.
Fires destroy home of Beardstown resident Mrs. Cole
Beardstown reports two separate fires in the past week leveled the furnishings of Mrs. Henrietta Cole’s home. Authorities suspect arson as they search for those responsible, while Cole travels to Springfield for hospital treatment after an injury on a fishing trip.
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Vithoulkas
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Women Duel Ends in Tears as Revolvers Drop
In Newark New Jersey two women, Mrs DeSalvo and Mrs Capuccio, dueled at fifteen paces over husbands. After DeSalvo’s gun misfired and Capuccio’s failed, both dropped their weapons and wept, turning the moment from a death chance into tears.
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Newark
N. J
Hungates Petition Denied In Writ Of Certiorari
The Missouri Supreme Court denied the writ for Quinton Ward Hungate John M Hungate Harold G Hungate and Mrs Elith I Waddell heirs of John IL Hun to review a Third District appellate ruling. The case involved a judgment of 26651 against the estate of Benjamin F Johnson, with John H Hungate as trustee, to pay a deficit after intervention by Roy J Bishop.
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Supreme Court
Quinton Ward
Hungate
John M., Hungate
Harold G. Hungate
Elith I. Waddell
John IL Hunutyy
Jo Aomiey
Agypeon P
Sovencock County
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Third District
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Handcock County
Roy J. Bishop
Benjamin F. Johnson
John H. Hungate
Two Die and Several Missing in Nevada Gold Mine Fire
Berkeley reports two men dead and three or four others missing after a fire at the Searchlight Nevada quartere gold mine. Local US Bureau of Mines office confirms the casualty toll.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Mother-In-Law Sparks Child Removal in Berlin Case
Berlin reports Krause Hirsch berg a farmer faced a domestic dispute as his wife cut the threats from four of her children amid friction over mother-in-law objections. The article notes the conflict centered on large-family strain and work capacity.
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Berlin
Krause Hirschberg
Chief Justice Taft Arrives in London
William Howard Taft, chief justice of the U S Supreme Court, arrived in London this evening as part of a diplomatic visit.
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Taft
London
William Howard Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
Hopes of Greeks Blasted No Funds For Defense
A Cleveland or Quincy era report details 29 Greeks held in Schuyler county jail facing possible manslaughter charges over Sheriff Lashbrook's death. Funds raised by countrymen, led by Sam Vithoulkas, totaled 4,241.38 but left only 1.08 after defense costs. A new trial hope hinges on Judge Wolfe, with a defense conference planned in the city.
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Quincy
Edward Lashbrook
Schuyler County
Sam Vithoulkas
Chicago
Vithoulkas
Whig-Journal
Supreme Court
Wolfe
Governor Small’s Trial Ends Defense Silent in Conspiracy Case
Case opens nine weeks ago as jurors hear prosecution’s evidence on conspiracy charges against Governor Small. LeForgee says no defense witnesses will be offered and rests on state’s case. Defense files sweeping motions targeting most of the prosecution’s exhibits and testimony.
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Associated Press
Whitkegan
Small
Waukegan
C. C. LeForgee
Mortimer
Sangamon County
Theovernor
Warner W. Schroeder
Kankakee
Brundage
Macomb Crowds Pack Business Section Saturday Night
The Saturday crowd in Macomb's business district swelled with farmers and about a thousand Teachers College students. Locals noted the busy square would require a subway or elevated trains if crowds stayed as large.
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Macomb
Teachers’ College
By-Stander Reports Readiness For Ivans Trial
In the By-Stander, readers note the forthcoming Ivans trial as residents prepare commentary and await court dates. Local observers discuss potential outcomes and community impact.
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