Illinois mine riots toll nears thirty six deaths
Waukegan June 22 Gov Small blamed inaction on Attorney General Brundage as reports from Herrin coal fields cited rising death toll. Brundage countered the governor’s blame and warned state action may follow riots, citing East St. Louis prosecutions as precedent. Local officials sought help to protect life and property amid unrest.
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Field Marshal Wilson Shot Dead in London Outside Home
London reports Fields Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson was killed at his residence on Eton Place. Two assailants Connolly and McBrien were arrested. A police officer died. another was wounded. Connolly later linked to Irish Republican Army through found letters.
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Ulster
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Irish Republican Army
Dance Tonight by Cartick's Orchestra at Holmes Park
Rushville orchestra led by Cartick performs this evening at Holmes Park for the ji tney dance event previously announced.
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Rushville
Holmes Park
Forced 10 Plow Wife Seeks Divorce in Missouri
Mrs. Anna Kezar of near Macon accuses her husband George Kezar of forcing her to plow and work in the fields, and of violent temper and frequent beating. Married 30 years, she says she left on the 13th after intolerable conditions. She alleges he owns 527 acres and much property, and failed to provide for her. They have six children.
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Macon
Anna Kezar
George Kezar
New Constitution Bans Anti-Union Law
The constitutional convention morning session discusses a labor article and sets December 12 as the submission date for public ratification. The labor article replaces the original aim to deny workers the right to organize and to speak through chosen representatives.
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Springfield
Man Who Fleeced Avon Farmer Again In Bad
Lewistown Montana June 21 Sheriff Guy R Williams received a letter from the W J Burns Detective Agency asking for full details about Warrring Thomas who once was jailed here on a confidence game charge and is said to be active again amid reports of further swindles targeting local farmers.
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W. J. Burns
Ageney
Warring Thomas
Thomas
Prison Agent Traces Thomas in Bond Stock Case Near Avon
It recalls a man named Thomas held on a charge of selling worthless bonds or stock to a farmer near Avon. The letter offers no recent details on Thomas, but suggests trouble elsewhere in the country and that the agency is tracing his record to aid in prosecution.
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Avon
Thomas
Hard Road Bridge Contracts To Be Let July 6
N B MacTaggart in a statement says contracts will be let July 6 for the Crooked Creek bridge and for the bridge at the north end of the south section of the proposed hard road. J Ponderer, assistant state engineer, is inspecting grading and reports progress is satisfactory.
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Associated Press
N. BB. MacTageart
Crooked Creek
Vanenaagd
J. Ponderer
two years for killing his wife in missouri
Leslie Smith of Monroe City was found guilty of manslaughter for the death of his wife Mollie Smith after a murder charge was withdrawn. He pleaded guilty to third degree manslaughter and was sentenced by Judge ILives to two years in the state prison at Jefferson City. Sheriff Burton escorted him to begin his sentence.
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Mollie Smith
Monroe
Ilives
Jefferson City
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Burton
Two Men Rob Traveling Salesman in Monmouth
S C Fulkerson of Rock Island reports being robbed at 11 30 this morning near the North Sixth street bridge. Two men in a Buick light car, one armed with a gun, took his cash and fled toward Alexis after forcing him to surrender $45.
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S. C. Fulkerson
Rock Island
North Sixth Street
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Alexis
Christians Invite Youth Picnic at Woodbury Chapel
All young people of the Christian church are invited to a hard time picnic at Woodbury Chapel on Friday June 28. Meet at 5 30 with a picnic lunch and wear hard time clothes. Friday night at 7 45 a Christian service follows to unite in the cause of Christ.
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Chris
Strikers Defeat Breakers in Violent Halarious Clash
Striker forces clash ends in deaths as mobs attack and mock dying victims during strike related confrontation. Authorities report casualties among both sides with unclear motive and ongoing investigations.
Herrin Mine War Blame Flees To J W Lester
State Senator William J Snead accuses J W Lester of Chicago head of Southern Miners Coal Co of breaking an agreement with State President Frank Farrington by firing union men then hiring steam shovelers and shipping coal. The Herrin conflict widens as violence spreads across the district with dead and wounded in clashes between union and non union workers.
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Tierrin
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Frankfort
Prosecution Planned for Driving On Oiled Macomb Streets
Oil crews began coating numerous blocks in Macomb this morning and expected to cover at least fifteen by nightfall. Officials warn drivers who traverse oiled streets before they are opened will face legal action to prevent repeat damage.
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