Protests Halt Ku Klux Klan Talk in Denver Auditorium
About 6 000 people gathered at the Denver auditorium to hear a Ku Klux Klan lecturer. Police, led by manager Fr. W. Means, dispersed the crowd after clashes and near riot conditions with scuffles and interruptions. Father Walsh and Rev. Thomas F. Kelly tried to address the crowd before the meeting was stopped.
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Associated Press
Colo
W. Wéans
Ety
Denver
G. C. Minor
Atlanta
Meane
Finer
Thetrefort
Thomas F. Kelly
Roy
Father 'Wilish
Minor
Father Walsh
Inor
Indictments Against Coal Operators Dismissed
Indictments filed in February 1921 against 226 coal operators and associated offices were dismissed today by U S district judge A B Anderson on motions by Attorney General Pugherty. In Alexandria, 400 delegates of a grand lodge body closed its session after electing officers with few changes.
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Ndianapolis
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The
United Mine Workers Anding Companies
United States
A. B. Anderson
Jon Motion
Pugherty
Monroe News-Star
Alexandria
Mast Orshipful Grand Lodge
Mt. Olive
E. S
Nual
Nice
United States Dries Alcohol Supplies During Prohibition Years
Washington reports that American consumers faced a 250 million gallon reduction in alcohol in the first three years of national prohibition, with total withdrawals totaling 2.503 million gallons versus 358.060 million in the prior three years. Commissioner Haynes cites whiskey gin and brandy as the steepest declines and notes 72 percent of post prohibition withdrawals were for industrial uses.
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Washington
Commission Haynes
Haynes
Monroe poised for Arkansas-Louisiana Navigation Company HQ
James C C Wright told the Monroe Chamber of Commerce board that at least 100000 dollars of the company's capital stock should be absorbed locally to establish headquarters in Monroe. The plan calls for five barges of 50 ton capacity and a two week round trip Camden to New Orleans. The first barge could depart by September 1 with expected dividends and growing profits as Ouachita river transport expands with federal projects completing locks and dams.
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Harding Seeks World Court Support in Idaho Trip
President Harding visits Pocatello and Borah home to urge American backing for membership in the permanent court of international justice. He argues for world court use over any arbitration body and stresses transport and sugar industry topics during the Idaho stop.
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Associated
Arene Pocatello
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Harding
Borah
Permanent Court of International Justice
America
Senate
Cache Junction
St. Louis
Republican Party
League of Nations
United States
Utah
Free America
Japan and Soviet discuss basis for third conference
Formal talks opened this afternoon between Japan and Soviet Russia to seek a common basis for a possible third conference. Japan is represented by Toshihide Kawakami, former minister to Warsaw, and the Soviet side by A. A. Joffe.
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Russia
Toshihihe Kawakami
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A. A. Joffe
Governor Walton tightens grip in Okmulgee county unrest
Oklahoma reports say Governor Walton plans to extend martial law if mob violence continues in Okmulgee and surrounding areas. Adjutant General Markham signals all state troops may withdraw by Saturday after a court of inquiry. Secret-organization activity is unproven, while Klan links are alleged but not confirmed by the governor.
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Associated Press
Okmulgee
Okla
Okmulgee County
J. C C. Walton
Baird H. Markham
Markham
Oklahoma City
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma
Walton
Henryetta
Sheriff Russell
Russell
Roy Crane
Crane
American Legion Post
War Secretary Objects to Use of Army to Enforce Dry Law
Secretary Weeks denounces proposals to employ the army for prohibition enforcement. He warns of potential consequences of unusual army use. Separate notes report Hamburg America liner Hansa carrying liquor and Treasury officials delaying Volstead Act enforcement decisions amid shifts in liner practices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Weeks
Army War College
Britain Opposes U S Seizure of Liquor and Ships
London June 28 The British foreign secretary Marquis Curzon told the house of lords there is no chance of Britain agreeing to allow United States authorities to search vessels for liquor within twelve miles of the American shore.
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London
Marquis Curzon
House of Lords
Great Britain
United States
Taylor Asked to Resign From Louisiana Highway Panel
Baton Rouge June 28 Arthur Taylor vice chairman of the Louisiana Highway Commission has been asked by Governor Parker to resign. A commission letter with charges on conditions within the body is cited. Taylor offered no comment and the governor was unavailable. The move follows internal friction. Duncan Bnie resigned earlier.
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Baton Rouge
Arthur Taylor
Louisiana Highway Commission
Parker
Taylor
Duncan Bnie
Green shirts or coats rule sought at Cubs park
Cincinnati Reds seek Cubs park patrons to wear green shirts or keep coats on after complaints about white coatless fans. Center fielder Roush launched the petition endorsed by Manager Moran and umpires Fineran and McCormick. Cubs president Week said background might be changed after investigation but other aspects would stay.
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Chicago
Cubs Park
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Roush
Reds
Moran
Fineran
McCormick
Week
Army fliers open second attempt to make new records
Army aviators Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John B. Richter pursued endurance and speed records in San Diego. After six hours aloft they held about eighty miles per hour as officials announced progress at 11 o clock. A second attempt followed two days of prior delays with generator trouble clearing.
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Army Fliers
San Diego
Cal
Lowell Smith
John B. Richter
Lowell H. Smith
J. D. Richter
Woman Convicted of First Degree Murder Faces Electric Chair
Mrs. Anda Buzzi collapsed in a Bronx court as jurors found her guilty of first degree murder in the shooting death of Frederick Schneider, a wealthy Bronx contractor. She awaits sentencing on July 9 in Bronx County Jail, with electrocution the penalty.
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Associated Press
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Frederick Schnieder
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Schneider
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Bussi
Ture
Harriet Dixon
Smith
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