End of New York Rail Union Walkout Seen Soon
In New York leaders of five railroad brotherhoods and 48 mediators pressed to end the nationwide shop men strike. Warren Stone and union chiefs say a settlement is possible now with meetings at labor headquarters and the Broadway office of railway executives. The talks followed informal sessions and calls to resolve conditions nationwide.
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Rail leaders pressed for peace as far west lines resume
Chicago reports blockades eased after rail unions and management met in New York to end shopmen strikes. Crews return, traffic clears on Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Union Pacific and others with renewed operations. scattered clashes and violence persist in some cities, including Cincinnati and Topeka.
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Striking Shopmen Hold Looming Rail Talks
New York August 13 rail executives and union chiefs met to seek settlement of the nationwide shopmen strike. Warren S Stone said a settlement was possible at the talks begun yesterday while seniority remained the major obstacle. Leaders from the Machinists and Dispatchers factions joined, with wages also under discussion and no firm agreement announced.
Eamon De Valera Reported Dead Rumors
Rumors spread in Dublin that Eamon De Valera the Republican leader was dead as Countess Markievicz said he had a slight chill but no cause for alarm and remained under care in Dublin.
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Philippine independence mission returns to Manila
Manila Aug 18 The second section of the Philippine independence mission led by Serguio Osmena returned aboard the President Lincoln. Osmena urged sending more missions to the United States to inform the American public about Philippine conditions. Bristol Va Aug 18 Twenty gallons of whiskey and five gallons of blackberry brandy were found in a Baptist church near West Jefferson North Carolina by officers. Bootleggers allegedly hid the liquor, churchgoers smelled it and prompted the search.
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Hip pocket booze ban hobbles New York jazz palaces
Prohibition agents swept Broadway high districts and ordered that no hip pocket liquor be allowed in jazz palaces. Proprietors face prosecution if patrons drink. cabaret owners complain the 1 o'clock dancing ban kills New York nightlife.
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Mediation Deadlock Reported At 1 O Clock
Warren Stone, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, said no definite settlement had been reached at the shop crafts strike talks and predicted the conference would extend beyond today. He remained optimistic, smiling, and noted any plan must be approved by both sides before resuming. Other leaders left for a hotel meeting as negotiations focused on seniority proposals from Washington officials.
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Heat Wave Grips Minnesota as Deaths Rise and Fires Spread
Cooling breezes ease city heat but Minnesota faces a dangerous forest fire season. In Duluth and nearby regions, 12 deaths in the past week accompany scores of prostrations. More than 2,000 forest rangers and volunteers fight fires as refugees stream toward towns, while rain or calm weather offers the only hope to save numerous communities.
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Harding decries war on unions urges action and coal plan
President Harding tells Congress the rights of employers and workers must be recognized and condemns strikes and lawless acts. He seeks a national coal agency, rail and protection measures, and a commission to investigate the coal industry while pledging to use government power to maintain transportation and wages.
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Illinois and Pennsylvania wage talks resume in mining
Anthracite operator miner conference resumed in Philadelphia as Illinois operators open talks with Frank Farrington state miners president to settle a strike. Proposals from both sides are diametrically opposed.
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Monroe to Host Legion Gathering Next Year
American Legion men learned at 4 o clock this afternoon that Monroe won the convention for next year, as announced by the Louisiana Legionnaires in Baton Rouge. Eugene Sarazen of Pittsburgh defeated Emmet French of Youngstown 4 and 8 to win the national professional title at Oakmont Country Club on August 18.
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Forest Fires Rage Across Italy Amid Heat Wave
Rome reports fires burning in many regions due to natural combustion from extreme heat. Some blazes are alleged incendiary. Firemen soldiers and fascisti members join in the struggle to contain the outbreaks.
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Southern Railway reports recruiting skilled mechanics from outside territory
President Harrison of the Southern Railway said the road is recruiting skilled mechanical help from outside its territory. He noted workers in shops and roundhouses are already imported and more are coming, with many northern and eastern men showing large experience in railroad shops.
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Hopeful Signs in U S Rail Strike Settlement Talks
President Harding was told by Senator Watson that long distance calls with Brotherhood leaders and railroad executives in New York showed both sides hopeful for a settlement at today's meeting. The seniority plan would rank non strikers first, July 1 or later entrants second, and new hires third with retention possible. Cuyler of the railroad executives expressed cautious optimism earlier but later notes suggested prospects were less bright.
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Negotiations Continue Between Anthracite Miners and Operators
In Philadelphia Aug 18 the negotiations committee said both sides show sincere determination to adjust if possible as talks resume today. Main dispute centers on wages with operators offering to revert to the old wage scale and miners waiving a 20 percent demand.
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Illinois Mine Meeting Sets Arbitration Amid Talks
Illinois coal operators and miners met in Chicago August 18 with arbitration and a possible state agreement as the main topics of discussion.
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