Hardings plan for rail strike resolution discussed
President Harding met with Ben Hooper of the railroad labor board to seek a solution to the railroad strike dispute. Seniority rights emerged as a key issue while attorney general Daugherty prepared legal steps to guard the public amid fuel shortages. John L. Lewis was expected to join a conference in Scranton or New York with mayor Durkan confirming the talks.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harding
Ben Hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Hooper
Daugherty
Lewis
Associated Press
D. C
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Scranton
New York
John F. Durkan
Germany Accepts Allies Committee Demands on Moratorium
Paris Berlin reports that Germany formally accepted the allies committee demands on guarantees presented in Berlin. Chancellor Wirth, in a letter to the reparations commission, said Germany would honor the moratorium conditions for the duration the government expected to be granted after careful study.
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Associated Presa
Paris
Germany
Allies’ Committee On Guarantees
Berlin
Railroads and coal strike talks under wartime pressure
President Harding conferred with railway labor board chief Hooper to secure full strike information as 7,300 station workers faced walkout. Michigan Central agreed to restore wages post July 1, while Missouri militia moved toward Macon. AFL leaders urged sympathy to miners and shopmen. Hoover seeks AG opinion on legal and priority order aspects. Philadelphia utilities face British shipping context amid Welsh export demands. Seaton mayor Durkan to meet John L. Lewis to press anthracite settlement. State troops in mine districts noted amid protests.
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Associated Press
Harding
Hooper
Railway Labor Board
Chicago & Northwestern
Labor Board
Michigan Central Maintenance of
Missouri State Trace
Macon
Gomers
American Federation of Labor
W. L. McMenimen
Reall Board
Mooseheart
Til
Labor
Davie
Washington
Nut
Hoover
Jeaugherty
Hazelton
Pennsylvania
Picketing ban issued against strikers across Wisconsin rail towns
A federal restraining order issued by Judge F O Geiger prohibits picketing and intimidation by striking shopmen in many Wisconsin cities including Oshkosh Stevens Point Milwaukee and Madison area towns. The order targets more than fifty workers at shops and names defendants across the region. Defendants must appear in federal court next Saturday to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste Marie
F. Oa. Geiger
Soo
Geiger
United States District Court
North Fond Due Lac
Oshkosh
Archer
Stevens Point
Waukesha
Rusby Junction
Portage
Manitnwee
Neenah Meénasha
Wisconsin Rapids
Marshfield
Neknoska
Spencer
Chipmena Falls
Rau Claire
Rhinelander
Shawano
Prentice
Ladysmith
Met Ion
Ironwond
Mich
Ashland
Superior
Iin
Index of Closing Session of Labor Convention
A chaotic report describes the closing session of the State Labor Convention with host Oshkosh praised. It notes federation decisions on key matters, the choosing of leaders, and addresses forming part of the final event at the state meeting held on December 12.
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Oshkosh
Witkerson Succeeds Judge Landis Today in Illinois
James A. Witkerson assumes the role as federal judge for the Northern District of Illinois, succeeding Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Reported by local sources, the ceremony drew pro court supporters and members of the legal community.
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United Press
Chicago
James A. Witkerson
Kenesaw Mountain
Tandis
Rorthern
Thinois
Yer
Judge Witkerson
Train Collision Kills Seven and Injures Score
Seven killed and about twenty injured in a head on collision of Missouri Kansas Texas No 4 and Katy Frisco No 2 near Springfield. Engineer C F H Ring and fireman George Nealy die. Several passengers unidentified. Both trains running late. misreading orders blamed.
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United Press
Logan
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Katy
C. F H. Ring
George Nealy
Ring. 1
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis
Oklahema City
Appeal Ordered in Maxon Case State v Makon Jr
Madison Wis Gov J T Blaine directs Winfred C Zabel district attorney to appeal, in State v Glenwood Makon Jr, after court placed defendant on probation. Issue whether court had authority to alter the five year sentence at Great Bay reformatory to probation remains unsettled.
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Associated Pree
Madison, We
J.T. Blaine
Winfred C Zabel
Minmee County
Wake Apes
Pea
Glenwaal
Makon, Jr
Placin
Patheher
Grea Bay Reformatory
Seniority Hurdle in Rail Shopmen Settlement
Washington officials weigh restoring seniority rights as the key obstacle in ending the nationwide railway shopmen strike affecting about 499,600 workers. Hooper reports cabinet optimism, noting roads eager to bargain and unions showing restraint, while new hires feared to hinder a deal.
Thirteen soda fountain keepers arraigned after widespread raids
Thirteen saloon operators appeared in Sheboygan court after state and federal prohibition agents raided most town saloons. Thirteen agents in three motor cars conducted the sweep and liquor was found in the premises of each arrestee.
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United Press
Sheboygan
Cate
Prohibion
Federal
Goal prices show sharp stimulation in coal market
Reports to United Press indicate nationwide coal prices surged as shutdowns loomed with rail and coal strikes. Retail dealers hid shortages and raised prices up to 75 percent, while utilities installed art burners to maintain operation. Prices varied by region as inventories dwindled and shortages pressed utilities and factories to act.
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Indianapolis
West Virginia
Prines
Coxlumbus
Northwest 18
Northwest
St. Paul
Detroit
Kentucky
Springfield
Tis
Tradelphia
Chicana
Milwaukee
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Opelata
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Industrioe
Mareh Tn
Illinots
St. Bowie Con Rumery
Shoup Colorada
Colorado
Apernfark
Progureres Lignite
Howevver
Denver
Southwest
Texas
Tariff Bill Debate Opens In Senate Battleground
The senate met today amid a major fight over the administration tariff bill. Wisconsin Republican Renater Lemont prepared for a harsher battle on wool rates as party lines sharpen. Both sides marshal forces for a possible early debate and aim to reach agreement on remaining provisions before final action.
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Wisconsin
Washington
B. C
Senate
Tari
Bill
Ieaver Stiil
Mit
Jong
Famona de
William Allen White Faces Arrest Today in Controversy
William Allen White, noted publisher, expects arrest today after defying an industrial court order. Governor Allen supports prosecution, with Lyon County to serve the plant soon. the incident stirs mixed reactions across Kansas.
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William Allen White
United Press
Topeka
Kan
Willian Allen White
Emepona Sige
Industrn Court
Amthla Boson Erlend
Ins
EL of
Allen
Mans
White
Dudgt J. A. Abedermutt
Industrial Court
Fainporin
Ason
Erderly Sige
Lyon County
Irish Rebels Hold Steady Ground Amid Coal Crisis
Reporting from Europe and Washington outlines rebel forces retreating toward Cork amid dwindling Irish supplies and ongoing conflicts. In the U S capital, Hoover pushes coal distribution plans to stabilize railways and industry while awaiting mine production tests over a ten to fourteen day window.
Northcliffe at 18th day of critical illness
Lord Northcliffe's condition is described as in the most critical period of illness. The ailing publisher of the London Times and other papers remains under close medical care as authorities defer a precise diagnosis. He was admitted after a rapid decline following a return from a trip in early June.
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Lorn Northcliffe
Pe United
Lanton
Northcliffe
London ‘Times
Lord Northcliffe
Miller to Wed Jack Pickford in California News
New York report states dancer Mise Marilynn Miller heads to Los Angeles for Aug 1 wedding to Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford. The ceremony is planned at the Fairbanks home with Miller to resume her stage career after marriage.
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Ted
New York
Mise
Marilynn Miller
Los Angeles
Jack Pickford
Northwest faces serious coal shortage for winter
In St Paul, Senator Kellogg warns of unavoidable coal shortage this winter. Priority orders will be used to relieve the situation. Governor Press and state leaders plan a coal survey and conservation measures with county representatives and a state administrator to manage priority claims.
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United Press
St. Paul
Frank B. Kellogg
Press
Kellogg
Minnesota
Prees Ke
Si. Paul Association
Minneapolis Civic and Commerce
Seeds of Discord Amid Rail Unions Target United States Government
United Traxs reports Cleveland style agitators sow discord in railroad unions to overthrow the U S government. Daniel B Robertson heads the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen warns officers to beware emissaries aiming to drive strikes and split locker room loyalties. He cites strikes and claims hidden powers seek to create a second Russia, urging unity to crush enemies as part of an escalating nationwide warning.
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United Traxs
Cleveland
United States
Daniel B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Finginemess Asetees
Robertson
United Press
United States Railroad Inbor
Russia
North Dakota Republican body bolts Mr Frazier
Fargo N D The North Dakota Republican executive committee says it cannot support the Republican nominee for United States senate Lyman J Frasier former nonpartisan governor who beat Porter J McCuimber in the primary The committee will back J F OConnor the Democratic nominee for senator and two other Democratic state candidates The body notes Frazier s actions before and since the primary indicate he is not a Republican Gog RA Nestos and other incumbents will have committee support except for a Democrat for auditor and another for railroad commissioner
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United Press
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Hopuglican
National Committee
United States Senate
Lyman J. Frasier
Porter J. Mc Cuimber
J. F. Oconnor
Frazier
Gog
Nestos
Che
Wisconsin Weather Summary Tonight Through Sunday
The forecast calls for generally fair weather in Wisconsin tonight and Sunday with thundershowers in the eastern portion this afternoon or tonight. Cooler temperatures are expected, especially in the extreme northeast. Local observations noted.
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Wisconsin
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