Forty Eighters Join Labor Party in Chicago Meeting
A joint session in Chicago-linked groups including labor, committee of forty eight, single taxers, and World War Veterans moved toward forming a new party. The conference backed amalgamation, urged nationalization of banks and democratic control of key industries, while disputes remained over a capital tax, mines, and Plumb plan. A national ticket and presidential candidate were planned for the near term.
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Chicago
Labor Party
Committee of Forty-Eight
Single Tax Party
World War Veterans, Nonpartisan League
Forty Eight
National Labor Party
Teague
Committee of Forty-Eizht
Harry Neuberger
New York
Gorty-Earht
Robert Mt. Buck
Labor Resolutions Committee
William Remfer
South Dakota
Hemfer
Max& Hares
Cleveland
National
Cooperative State Movement
Eugene Debs
Jim Larkin
Joint Conference Committees of
Man Shoots Driver Then Commits Suicide in Worcester
Worcester Massachusetts early today James W Ryce of Rochester New York a Boston autoists party member shot Harold Joyce of Boston in the cheek after an altercation over fare He fired at driver Abraham Smith then at Mrs Margaret Ribest and at Joyce as he leaped from the car He exchanged shots with an approaching policeman and then killed himself The Worcester police held the entire automobile party under arrest a three men and a woman were part of the group.
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United Press
Worcester
Mass
James W. Ryce
Rochester
Boston
Main Street
Harold P. Joyce
Abraham Smith
Ryce
Joyce
Margaret Ribest
Smith
Justice Winslow Dies At Madison At 2 10 P M
Chief Justice John Gradley Winslow of the Wisconsin Supreme Court died at his home in Madison this afternoon at 2 10. He was 66 years old and had served on the bench for 30 years, participating in about 10 000 cases including rulings upholding the workers compensation act and the state income tax law.
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United Press
Madison
John Gradley Winslow
Wwisconsin Supreme Court
Tragedy at New London: Chauffeur Kills Wife Then Himself
Arthur de Cordova, New York broker, learned of his wife’s death near New London when the chauffeur Bernard Geissler shot her and then killed himself. Geissler, employed five years, died from wounds. authorities say no other person helped. Mrs de Cordova’s reaction and lack of other suspects are noted as the inquiry continues.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur de Cordova
New London
Conn
Bernard Geissler
Benjamin H Hewitt
Frank H. Brown
Hearst Declines Presidential Run Favors La Follette
United Press reports William Hearst, backed by the Constitutionalists for a third party nomination, asks Chicago liberals not to present his name at the convention. He praises Senator Robert M. La Follette as a great American worthy of any honor.
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United Press
Chicago
William F. Hearst
American Constitutionalist Party
Chicago American Today
Hearst
Robert M. la Follette
Governor Announces Four Reappointments
Governor Philipp today announced four reappointments to state boards. Herman Grotophorst of Baraboo remains on the state board of education until Aug 1, 1925. Tom O. Mason of Cumberland joins the Wisconsin real estate brokers board until Aug 1, 1923. W. F. Smalley of Cuba City and W. X. Smith of Platteville continue on the state mining school board with terms ending July 1, 1924 and July 1, 1923 respectively.
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Associated Press
Madison
Philipp
Herman Grotophorst
Baraboo
State Board of Education
Tom O. Mason
Cumberland
Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers’ Board
F. Smalley
Cuba City
State Mining School Board
W. XN. Smith
Platteville
Yank Sailors Ordered to Peking to Aid Mariners
A detachment of 156 American sailors was ordered to Peking to augment the American legation guard of 275 marines as a precaution against threatened revolutionary hostilities there.
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Peking
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Legation
Conferees Agree on Main Planks of Labor and Fortress
The conference delegates from the fortress and labor conventions agreed on core planks including free speech and free press protections, repeal of the espionage act, protection of workers rights to strike, recallable federal judges, woman suffrage, initiative and recall, and withdrawal from the League of Nations. They endorsed democratic control of industry, public ownership of utilities, national banks, higher land taxes, and broader labor rights.
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United Pro Hotel Morrison
Chicago
Committee of Forty-Eight
Labor Party
League
United States
League of Nations
Mexico
Wall Street
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Congress
Samuel Gomper
American Federation of Labor
Level of Prices For Farm Products Drops in June
Washington, D.C. The level of prices paid by farmers for principal crops fell about 17 percent in June, the Agriculture Department reported today. By July 1 the index showed prices 20 percent higher than a year ago, 37 percent higher than two years ago, and 102.5 percent above the ten year average.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Red Black Guard Executed British Subject in Terror Era
United Press reports in Nikolaievsk Vladivostok the execution of British subject John Freedman and narrowly escaped Americans after an anarchist group called the Red Black Guard carried out deadly acts during the reign of terror.
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United Press
Waabington
John Freedman
Red Black Guard
Nikolaievsk
Cibevia
State Department
Vladivostok
Train Kills Woman and Three Children at Crossing
Mrs. John Beck and her four children Archie Harvey and Lorraine were killed when their stalled auto was struck by a Milwaukee Road passenger train at a road crossing near Germantown ten miles northwest of Milwaukee. Train crew reported the auto stopped on the crossing.
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United Press
Milwacker
John Beck
Archie
Harvey
Lorraine
Milwaukee Road
Germantown
Milwaukee
Efforts to Keep Rebel Leader Away from Peking
New emissaries press Wu Pei Fo and Antu general Taao Kun to heed government orders not to march on Peking. Food supply in the city draws attention from foreign legations while authorities establish minimum needs.
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Associated Press
Peking
Wu Pei Fo
Taao Kun
Antu
Hen Shu Cheng
Minsk Falls 10 Soviet Troops and Front Shifts
The Soviet forces reportedly capture Minsk after an all night battle as Polish and Lithuanian positions shift. Reports from Moscow, Warsaw, and London describe Minsk, Molo dechno, and Swienciany as contested with heavy fighting north of Swienciany toward the Plisa river. Relief efforts for destitute children proceed despite disruptions as Soviet areas absorb wounded and refugees.
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Associated Presa
Tonden
Minsk
Moscow
Warsaw
Wy United Press
London
Lithuania
Kovne
Swienciany
Kraywice
Plisa
Suffrage Case Dismissed by District Court Authority Declared
Washington DC Justice Bailey dismissed Charles Fairchilds of New York, president of the American Constitutional League, suit to block ratification of the suffrage amendment. The court ruled it had no authority to review state legislatures or the validity of the amendment. Fairchilds indicated an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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District of Columbia Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bailey
District Supreme Court Today
Charles Fairchilds
New York
American Constitutional League
Fairchilds
Supreme Court of the
United States
Wilson hopes cordial relations with Latin America continue
In Washington President Wilson replies to congratulatory messages from presidents of South and Central American publics. He expresses hope that the cordial relations now existing between Latin American nations and the United States may continue. Acting Secretary of State Davis echoes thanks to foreign envoys for 1606 birthday wishes.
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Associated Press
Waeabigton
D. C
Walter
Ublics
Natioon
United States
Davis
National Hay Delegates Convene in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio 150 delegates from the National Hay association opened a three day convention bringing a display of every kind of hay grown in the United States F L Young of Lansing Michigan president of the association opened proceedings He disagrees with government estimates of a new crop totaling 111000000 tons predicting about 30000000 tons may be closer to the truth
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Nacional Hay Association
United States
Lansing
Mich
National Hay Association
Young
Will Select Men for Marine Commissions
Washington DC Major General, commandant of the Marine Corps, announced a board of officers at Marine Headquarters to select nearly 500 candidates for permanent commissions in the corps. Congress authorized a strength increase from 17,008 to 27,006 men, creating many vacancies in commissioned ranks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Marine Corps
Marine Headquarters
Congress
Hot fight for farmers votes in Ohio campaign
Marion dispatch reports a heated exchange between Harding and Cox over agricultural policy. Harding accuses Democrats of replacing a "real farmer" with a university president as secretary of agriculture, citing past holders like Uncle Jim Wilton and E T Meredith while promising further fireworks. Cox plans White House talks with Wilson and Roosevelt will confer with the president, while Cox avoids commenting on Harding's charge.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Marion, O
Harding
Cox
Repubiican
Jim
Jim” Wilton
Iowa
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Davin
Houston
Washington University
St. Louis
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Herbert W. Walker
Columbus
White House
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Health of Deschanel Divides Paris Press
Paris voices split over President Deschanel health with some papers predicting recovery and others fearing incapacity. Deputies who saw him say he looked emaciated and tired, though a few weeks rest might restore him. Reports also name possible successors and resignations as discussions continue in political circles.
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Associated Press
M. Deschanel
Deschanel
Bey
M. Derchanel
Wanderer Confessed Murderer Under Police Probe
Carl Wanderer, who confessed to killing his wife of eight months and unborn child, and a supposed ragged stranger, faced further police inquiry. Miss Justa Schmitt, age 17, linked to an alleged affair, was released as not connected. Wanderer offered no further details, saying he needs time to read his Bible.
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United Press
Trent
Carl Wanderer
Tune
Just2 Schmitt
Wanderer
Murera
Yank Officer Reported Killed in Street Fight
An American officer was reported killed amid a recent street fighting between Croats and Italians during a Jugoslav nationalist demonstration at Spalato Dalmatia. The only other fatality reported was an Italian.
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YANK
Bs Associated Press
Thest
Spalato Dalmatia
Itaian
Webster Finds Large Strawberry Pearl in River Mussel
Webster William Bonnell of this town recently found a large straw berry pearl in a Yellow river mussel. It is one of the largest gems of its kind and is valued at 256 dollars.
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United Press
Webster
William Bonnell
Harvest labor Situation Good in Kansas and Southwest
Kansas City dispatch reports the harvest labor situation in Kansas and the southwest as generally good. A July first week surplus was noted, with some workers unable to find employment, while wage standards of 70 cents an hour attracted workers. Car shortages persist, though officials say conditions are improving. Wheat yields in 1920 are expected to be strong, with grasshopper-planted fields producing notable volunteer wheat. Weather favors harvest and corn growth, with alfalfa progress noted.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas
Southwest
Federal Free Employment Bureau
Kan
Missouri Bureau of Farm Labor
Stile
Wheat
Samuel Crawford
Federal
Farm Labor Bureau
Enra
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ruailroad
Hutchinson
Han
Lyons
Federal Reserve Boards
Kansas Committee
Washington
Sanana
Missouri
D. Flora
Kansan
Alsg
Women Lead At Liberal and Labor Party Conventions
By Flora Thomason, secretary of the National Nonpartisan Women's Clubs. Women in Chicago take active roles at liberal and labor party conventions as delegates, with women and mixed committees organizing invitations to labor leaders and pushing inclusive leadership within the gathering.
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Flora Thomason
Woman’s Clubs
United Press
Chicago
For Ty-Elect
Hotel Morrison
Carmen's
Ina Philip Willams
Seattle
Packing Company Removal Suggested From Des Moines
Associated Press report states Theo Wetnen and Ted Surkestions proposed moving the Associated Packing company from Des Moines if returned to stockholders. Possible new locations mentioned include Davenport Mason City or Cedar Rapids with board action due later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Theo Wetnen
Ted
Bolivian Government Overthrown by Rebels
Dispatches from La Paz report Bolivia's government under President Guerra toppled by revolutionaries. Bautista Saavedra allegedly takes provisional power with army support. Carrasco named chancellor. Santiago confirms junta rule and La Paz military defectors. Troops reportedly move toward the capital. fears of counter revolution rise.
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Guerra
Maude
Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Bolivia
la Paz
Thsl
Bern
Bautista Savedra
Jose Carrasco
Brazil
United Press
Santiago
Chile
Saavedra
Vineda
Ta Paz
Antofagasta Sali
Harding In Seclusion For Acceptance Speech Plan
Senator Harding secluded himself in Marion to devote attention to his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination. Congressman Longworth and wife arrived as guests, while Frank Knox assured New England support. Republican chairman Hays confirmed no barnstorming and a continued home campaign.
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Witten
Associated Press
Marion
Harding
Longworth
Cincinnati
Mra. Harding
Frank Knox
Union
Manchester
N. 1
Wood
Chicago
New England
Hays
New York
H. Hays
Republcan
Rust damages not serious yet in wheat say Minnesota officials
In St Paul Minnesota E G Quanne president of the federal land bank reports black rust in wheat in parts of the northwest but no serious damage yet. He surveys Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana to gauge rust extent while Prof Andrew Boss notes serious reports from southern Minnesota but notes rust has appeared in past years and hinges on the next two weeks warm dry weather would curb it while hot weather could worsen it.
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ABSOC
St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
E. G. Quanne
Federal Land Bank of
Quanne
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Sfontana
Andrew Boss
Minnesota State Farm School
Farmnera
Reds Accept Proposals Spa Conference Report
United Press reports from Spa Belgium that Premier Lloyd George received a message from Russian Bolshevik officials accepting Allied armistice proposals. The armistice would separate Poland from Bolshevik forces, authorities say.
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Spa
United Press Spa
Belgia
Lloyd George
Steamer Crew Arrested Over Drowning of A Negro Chef
Eighteen members of the steamer City of Toledo crew were arrested in Toledo after reports linked their action to the drowning of a black chef who allegedly assaulted a 17 year old white youth. Local weather notes predict possible showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday with partly cloudy conditions overall.
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Toledo, O
City of
Toledo
Son
Right to Work Emphasized in Coal Wage Row
United Press reports Scranton authorities citing fundamental right to work and collective bargaining amid a wage dispute between coal operators and mine workers. The operators presented figures showing wage gains keep pace with living costs and rejected closed shop aims while arguing for wage readjustment through arbitration.
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United Press
Scranton
Anthracite Coal Commission
Pax
Roosevelt
Wilson
Sessio
Washington, D
Tomorow
New York
Northwest
Chis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iinois
Indiana
Lack of Guards Halts Construction on New Prison
Warren Murphy Joliet warden warns a crisis in the state penal system as 350 convicts building the new prison are withdrawn. He cites inadequate wages and guard shortages after more than thirty five escapes in six weeks from the prison camp and state farm. Quarry work adjacent to the old prison is also suspended.
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Warren "Murphy
Joliet
Murphi
Philipp Denies Falsehood Over Madison Conference
Governor Philipp rejects rumors that the Madison Republican conference on Wednesday was called to secure his fourth-term endorsement. He states he is not seeking a fourth term and that the meeting aims to allow Republicans to choose his successor and to organize to support the national ticket.
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Associated Press
Madison
Philipp
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