Large Mine Attack Kills Many at Richland Coal Site
Wellsburg sheriff reports a brutal mine attack near the Pennsylvania line at the Richland Coal Company mine, killing numerous workers and wounding many more. A three‑party force from over the state line allegedly opened fire and burned property before deputies arrived. one deputy and several lawmen were wounded, with fires and evacuations continuing as authorities move to regain control.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
H. 7. Duvall
Ght
Chiffon
Richland Coal Company
Wellsbure
Pennsylvania State Line
Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling
Sherrif H. H.ivall
Miandara
Wheeling News
Wel Hare
Pennsylvania
Morgan
Harry Clouse
Ohio County
Tay
Sherff
Doubie
Fackland
Avella
The Railway Strike as it Stands Today
United Press summarizes a broad railway strike with 25 to 26 thousand workers striking nationwide. Maintenance of way, oilers, stationary firemen and engineers join in, adding 1 906 members of the AF of RR Employes and related crews. The total nears 25 900 with talks halted before the railroad labor board.
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Nas R. Lynch
United Press Star
Chicago
Arte
Meimenance of Way
J. C. Smack
Tf May
American Federation of Railroad
Ciny
United States Railroad
Police seek man after girl abducted in Milwaukee
A six year old girl was abducted and held in a basement for about an hour before escaping and returning to her mother. She was taken to a hospital, where her condition was described as not serious. Police and witnesses described the suspect and are urging public help.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Roduc
Carrie
Coal Mine Operators in Slouson Meet Over Harding Plan
Operators from major coal districts meet in Washington to craft a joint response to President Harding’s arbitration offer. Disagreements linger over terms and stance as mine workers’ union notes pushback. Shipping and lake traffic threaten supply with hundreds of vessels and Detroit coal decks near depletion. Marine Post Office suspends operations pending relief.
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Associated Tress
Washington, D.C
Presentiae
Harding
Fetter
Niners
Duh W. Smith
Petreit
Eames Ettimien
Lymyer
Corelessham Livingston
Natineal Lake Carriers
Ase Ton
Cerro
Ome Great Shipping
Crisis in China Declared Grave by Paramilitary Threats
Chinese reports warn of a grave crisis caused by international disorder and militarist forces. Officials urge Parliament to act swiftly and President to apply drastic measures to suppress the upheaval and restore order amid turmoil.
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China
Peking
Je Yuan Chora
Forty Cottages Destroyed by Fire atMacatawa Park
A summer resort fire near Lekke Mich consumed thirty cottages at Macatawa Park. The blaze, started by an oil stove, left Rev Mei Trotter’s home among the structures damaged. Mrs C BF Priese occupied a nearby dwelling as the flames spread. Firefighters from nearby towns battled the blaze.
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United Holland
Lekke
Macatawa
Mei Trotter
Ryan
C BF Priese
Wes
Herrin
Bankers at Portland Conclude National Banking Convention
Portland hosted the annual national convention of the American Institute of Banking with 1,000 bankers from across the country in attendance. The event covered banking reforms training and industry trends during three days of sessions and discussions.
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Associated Press
Portland
American Institute of Banking
Volunteers Offer Themselves At Hospital In Chicago
More than a hundred volunteers applied yesterday at a Chicago hospital offering to donate blood and serve in relief efforts. Authorities note three accepted to help with medical needs and emergency support.
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United Press
Chicago
Oa Chictego Hospital
Ford
Peace Moves Mark Time In Hail Strike
CRS Associated Press reports progress in stalled peace talks over a railway strike in Chicago and Michigan. Negotiators seek signs of settlement as shopmen’s return to work and seniority rights are debated, with officials warning of possible extended action if eastern lines refuse reinstatement.
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CRS
Associated Press
Chicago
Teace
ELF
Grabel
Manntesance of Way Emplore
Wil N Walker
Bald
Chicago & Northwestern
Dts
President to Action for Public in Mining Crisis
Reported plan from Washington indicates the administration may order immediate reopening of idle mines under federal troops protection within 48 hours. Officials reportedly weigh paying a brief royalty to fund the emergency, with volunteers called to return to work as railway disruptions persist.
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Amnian
Inagmoch Aw
Presifenk
Onnce
Ferral
Lenroot Questions Wording of Tariff Clause
In Washington Senator Lenroot a Wisconsin Republican charged in the Senate that a tariff clause imposing a 120 percent ad valorem duty on cotton cloths was word for word as proposed by Senator Lipmidt of Providence. Senator Smoot, ranking Republican on the finance committee, conceded the section was copied.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lenroot
Wiscowen
Senate
Smoot
Utah
A. F P. Lipmidt
Russian Princess Labeled Imposter by Husband in Divorce
Husband in divorce charges that "Russian Princess" Princess Troubetzky is an imposter claiming royal status. He alleges she is instead the daughter of a Bridgeport laborer and notes her wartime fame and reputation as an attractive nurse in Entone.
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America
Troubetzky
Bridgeport, Conn
Entone
Washington White House talks on end of coal strike
President Harding and Governor Sproul with Senator Pepper and Attorney General in Pennsylvania discussed an emergency plan to end the nationwide coal strike. No details were released as to the proposals. Government actions may include legal steps against miners and operators, with a bipartisan push underway ahead of possible next moves within 24 hours.
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Hs Washington
White House
Handing
Sproul
Pepper
Abelfer
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
James T Kolbert
United Press
Washington
Daugherty
Treny
Alter
Spront
Washington, D.C
Labor Department
Harding
Nore Menchnis
Tlnover
Leaver
A. M. Ogle
Coal Association
Den
Wen SeereGiry Weel Sand
Chariea
Linerin
Sam
Pat
J. Lewsn
United Aine Workera
Amerga
Pennsylvania Road Granted Lease Rights by Interstate Authority
Washington dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission approval for a lease arrangement enabling the Pennsylvania Road to operate an alternate route during the Patersonburg era. The action approves rental terms tied to outstanding capital stock and sets annual percentage-based payments, shaping corporate control and future operations of the line.
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Ertedress
Washington
Dannaty 1
Rania
Poc & Wu
Carters
Steck
League of Nations council meets in London on wide world issues
The League of Nations council met in London to discuss broad world problems and the ratification of the Anglo American mandate, with focus on mandates for Palestine Tanganyika Kenya East Africa and French colonies in Syria. The session also considered reconstruction health refugees and other agenda items while awaiting leadership decisions for the mandate changes.
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Associated
London
Council of the
League of Nations
Libertes
League
Suuneil
America
Vandales
Japan
Yap
Palestina
Verde
United States
Palestine
Tanganyika
Kenye
East Africa
Tostoland
Kame Trun
Syria
Counen
Mixed Commission
BARGES AND TOWBOATS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI
St Louis Edward Fo Goltra complies with government measurements for taking over nineteen barges and four towboats for Mississippi operation. He provided $200,000 bond and provisions, with Saturday the final day to accept the offer.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Edward Fo Goltra
Mississippi
Geltra
Moratorium to Germany Seen as Only Way Out
Allied committee on guarantees returns from Berlin with a majority opinion that a two year moratorium or more on cash indemnity payments is the sole solution to the German crisis. The reparations commission may issue a report by week’s end as Germany is said to be sincere in reforms. The Paris commission notes Germany deposited 32.9 million gold marks in designated banks to meet reparations due.
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Paria
Berlin
Germany
Reparations Committee
Paris
Reparamiong Commission
Cork Dam Burst Triggers City Crisis and Vandalism
Cork endures a dam burst causing floods and mass disruption as port facilities close and many buildings suffer damage. Reports describe job losses, evacuations, and civil unrest amid Republican insurgent activity and widespread destruction across the city.
There Are Some Farmers Left in This Country
A 1920 census note explains the farm population was counted separately from the rural population for the first time. It accounted for 6 percent of the rural population, excluding incorporated hamlets and similar areas.
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Washington, D.C
Bieh
Russia urges reopening of conference in Hague talks
The document calls for resuming the conference with Moratvinoff leading the delegation. It requests attention to the Russian side and a prompt reassembly of the presidium to restart deliberations and extend talks on economic concerns.
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Santa
Hague
Moratvinoff
Fidemarion
Todsey
Adigeloei Bhranee
Jaussitin Recaieitraima
Vna Sifter
Moratyn
Enviet
Tendes
Murderer Seems Callous To Crime
A coroner's inquest revealed a plea of not guilty as Mrs Phillips faced charges of killing Mrs Meadows with a hammer. Police said the accused confessed to an illicit relationship involving her husband and the victim.
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Los Angeles
Cory
Myre
Ciara
Albert Meadows
Phrard
Prittmer
Meadows
Phillips
Tors Dadenaria
Wisconsin Labor Convention Seeks Political Stand
Milwaukee Oshkosh hosts the thirtieth annual State Federal Unit of Labor convention. Delegates from 60 000 members plan to question candidates on labor issues and adopt resolutions endorsing positions. The federation has backed S41 Senator Robert M La Follette and Governor Blaine on various acts and asks candidates to disclose their policies on strikes and labor disputes.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Organized Labor
Wisconsin
State Federal Unit of Labor
Oshkosh
LA Follette
Blaine
Robert M
Enal
Two Die and Two Injured in Wisconsin Car Crash
An early morning crash near McFarland Wisconsin killed Leslie Schuetz and Ella Schroeder and seriously injured Chi Lee Kaiser and Walter Moark. The Verona driver’s car struck Lee’s vehicle head on, veered into a telephone pole, and slid into a loading platform accident shock. The Milwaukee casualty list notes additional fatalities and serious injuries from weekend auto accidents.
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Madison
Wis
McFarland
Leslie Schuetz
Verona
Che Lee Af McPartland
Schuetz
Elaa Schroeder
Waterloo
Chiuding de Kaiser
Mo Hark
Chitago
Tea
Leee
Sumuets
Miss Behreeder
Matisen
Rarithenirs
Nora
Tony
Milwaukee
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Dey
Princess Nadjeda Vasiliena Troubetzky
Movement For Conference OF the Principals
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eague OF Nations Council
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Stirie
Quinenes de Leon Waa
Allied Committee ON Guarantees
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Toanton
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