Change in American politics fuels party realignment
Special to The Northwestern reports growing discontent with Governor Cox and President Wilson among Democrats, especially in the South, while Republicans push for a united bid to win Congress and the White House. The piece notes campaign info gathering, records scrutiny, and expectations of a decisive November shift.
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White House
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League of Nations
Wilson
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Ohio
Timberworkers End Marinette Menomines Strike Push
A unanimous Marinette and Menomines Timberworkers Union vote ends the 8 hour day strike after 1,200 members, with 2,000 workers in ten mills returning to work. Most plants resume on the old ten hour basis as violence remains minimal and criticism of labor politics surfaces.
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Associated Pre. Marinette
Timberworkers’ Union of Marinette and Menomines
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Michigan
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Menominee
Union Leaders Urge Favorable Action on Labor Board Award
Union leaders call for a quick ballot approving the railroad labor board award with a tone against a strike. The outlaw switchmen group rejected the award over seniority rights and leader John Grunau sought settlement without that concession. Federal subpoenas issue to railroad officials and union men ahead of a grand jury review of the outlaw strike and Grunau’s alleged Labor Act violations. Wage board hearings for railroad expressmen continue with possible wage increases.
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Switchmen
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Mystery Surrounds Death of Unidentified Woman
The unidentified young woman's mutilated trunk body, found at the American Railway Express warehouse, has been shifted to Detroit for investigation. New York investigators report the brain was the only vital organ left, complicating determinations of cause of death.
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Associated Press
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Census Bureau Publishes Updated City Population Figures
The census bureau releases revised totals for several Ohio and nearby cities. Keene New Hampshire reports 11,216 residents, up 11.3 percent. Dennison Ohio reaches 5,524, up 1,518 or 37.8 percent. Tuvan Falls Ohio shows 10,208, up 1,180 or 12.8 percent. Kingston Michigan lists 26,838, up 786 or 3.08 percent. Savannah Georgia reads 87,252, up 18,388 or 26.7 percent.
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Trunk murder victim linked to Canonsburg disappearance
Washington county detectives link a trunk found in New York to Katherine Dan who vanished in June from Canonsburg with Alfonso Talliaferone. Detroit arrest records place Talliaferone at 105 Harper Avenue, while New York doctors say the nude body showed no anesthetic traces aside from ether, suggesting death during an illegal operation. Detroit police pursue the trunk sender identified by an American Express clerk.
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New York
Katherine Dan
Canonsburg
Alfonso Talliaferone
Washington County
Detroit
Talliaferone
Harper Avenue
Talliagerone
Piller
Talliaferone County
East Canonsburg
Brain
Andrew Jandick
A. A. Tatum
Brandick
Sinn Fein Army In Readiness Amid Ireland Civil War Fears
London reports heightening fear of civil war in Ireland as Sinn Fein leaders order the Irish republican army to prepare for defense or counter attacks against the unionists whose mobilization is under way. Cabinet reportedly discussed a home rule plan for the south within the empire while Unionists stockpile arms. Sinn Fein claims about 200000 men armed and uniformed.
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United Press
London
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Irish Republican Army
England
Arthur Griffiths
Cooperative Plan Favored At Chicago Convention
At a Chicago convention the American Farm Bureau Federation endorsed forming a committee of seventeen to design a cooperative grain and livestock marketing plan for producers and consumers. The group would seek approval from all interested parties. A Deep Waterway resolution to aid marketing was also adopted amid a stormy scene that temporarily split the meeting.
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Associated Press
American Farm Bureau Federation
J. R. Howard
Bureau
Great Lakes-St. Ludience Deep Waterway
M. Gustafson
Lincoln
Benjamin Drake
Minneapolis
Minn
A. L. Nicolson
Eagle Grove
J. C. Sailor
Cissna Park
B. Needham
Lane
Kas
Dirt on Potatoes Costs Consumers a Penny and More
AP reports Chicago officials say consumers pay 0.01 to 0.35 dollars per pound for dirt on potatoes. Director Poole reveals sacks pass through five brokers, each taking a profit as potatoes move from producer to wagon peddler. Investigators opened bags of dirt weighing 15 to 25 to 26 pounds.
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Chicago
Russel J. Poole
City Bureau of Toads
Extra Session Likely If Harding Wins, Says Advisers
United Press correspondents report that an extra session of Congress could be called after the March 4 inauguration if Warren G. Harding is elected president. Key aims include peace with Germany and repeal of war laws, with prior vetoed measures from Wilson era in consideration. Senator Johnson of California praised Harding’s acceptance speech and his stance on the league of nations.
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Oklaoma
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
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League of Nations
Wisconsin labor federation picks Oshkosh site for 1922 convention
The Wisconsin state federation of labor awards the next annual convention to Oshkosh with La Crosse ceding the 1922 session. J. J. Handley is re elected secretary treasurer. Henry Ohi named state organizer. New executive board members include Coleman, Rample, Schaeffer, Friedrich, Knutson, Sommers, Killian, Junda, and Giese.
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Manitowoc
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Oshkosh
Lake City
J. J. Handiey
Milwaukee
Thestate
Henry ‘Ohi
Jacob Friedrich
F. G. Knutson
William P. Sommers
Racine
Eugene Killian
Watertown
Frank Junda
William Giese
Fond du Lac
J Labor
American Federation of Labor
National Executive Board
Canadian cyclone leaves five dead and widespread ruin
A severe cyclone swept through the Alameda Saskatchewan district causing five deaths and extensive property damage. Twenty barns and seven dwellings were destroyed leaving families in distress with belongings wiped out and communication networks down.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Alameda-Saskatchewan
Paymaster Held Up and Robbed of $6000 in City
Paymaster Chevelexr Ayers of the 4 C Nichols Investment Company was robbed of 6000 dollars by four motor bandits in Kennebec City. He was transporting funds from a downtown bank to the country club to pay workers when the robbery occurred this morning.
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Associated Press
Kemenan City
Chevelexr Ayers
4. C. Nichols Investmement Company
Ayers
Country Club
Clearing House Condition Report Decline in Reserves
The Associated Press states that the clearing house banks and trust companies show reserves 4,276.20 below legal requirements for the week. This marks a decrease of 33,512,659 dollars in reserve holdings across the sector.
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Dew York
Tequiremente
Four Men Arraigned in Madison Under Blue Sky Law
Four men claiming Chicago origins faced arraignment in Madison Superior Court on blue sky law violations. Judge Casson bound them over to next Wednesday for trial. bonds set at 92,000. Warrants issued by the attorney general's office. Names listed: H. C. Darnm, P. T. Walt, A. J. Shanney, L. Prank, representing a Texan land company.
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Associated Press
Madison
Chicago
Hoover urges waterway plan and public works overhaul
Herbert Hoover, former food administrator, urged a national study and program to develop transportation via rail and water, improve the St. Lawrence route, and consolidate government engineering departments into a public works body to cut duplication, curb pork barrel actions, and boost long term freight movement. Speakers at the Great Lakes St Lawrence tidewater congress echoed calls for coordinated transport reform.
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Herbert Hoover
United States
Sdlkes-St. Lawrence Tidewater Congress
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Ue Productivi
Moorer
Aricultural
General Indus
Hoover
St. Lawrence
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
F. H. Newall
American Association of Engineers
New England to Get Coal Priority Order Issued
The Interstate Commerce Commission will issue a coal priority order on Monday effective Aug 2. It may include a tidewater embargo to New England, limiting coal exports. The car service bureau will set mining orders in Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia for New England supply. Northwest coal moves gain priority starting Monday.
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Washington, D. C
New England
Car Service Bureau
The
Association of Halloway
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Commission
Northwest
Roosevelt resigns as secretary of the navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential candidate, submitted his resignation as secretary of the navy effective August 9. He left Washington at 3 p.m. for Camp Othello in Maine, planning a week of rest before returning to wind up navy affairs.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wilson Big
Statant
Johnson Denied Bail in Chicago Case
Former heavyweight champ Jack Johnson will not be admitted to bail and is to be sent to county jail upon arrival in Chicago tomorrow, in custody of a U S marshal from Los Angeles. District Attorney Clyne announced he fled Chicago years ago, forfeiting 15000 dollars after Leavenworth sentence for Mann Act violation.
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Nevada
Newlands
Associated Pres
Chicaro
Jack Johnson
United States
Los Angeles
Clyne
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Chicago
Leavenworth
Armistice Talks Sought After Soviet Polish Offer
The Soviet government ordered the Red Army to immediately begin armistice negotiations with Poland. Russian minister Tehlichero telegrammed Polish Foreign Minister to arrange place and date for military leaders to discuss future peace. Paris reports Premier Millerand pledges Franco British support to Poland with military aid and timely warnings.
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Russia
Poland
Aemy
Moscow
George Tehlicherto
Prince Tsameha
Warsaw
Tast
Red Army
Russhin Command
Paris
Millerand
Senate
Taterly
Germany Saved From War Armistice to Poland Peace
By WT Mason United Press reports, armistice between Russia and Poland ends any Bolshevik push into Germany and preserves Poland as capital Warsaw. Moscow credited with victory against Poland, yet Bolsheviks gain no momentum in Russia. Polish aggression, not Russian, sparked the war, and Russia unites against militarism. Romanoff generals aided Bolsheviks.
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Mason
United Press
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Russia
Poland
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Warsaw
Moscow
Portland
A.L. Bradford
Washington, D. C
State Department
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London
Great Britain
Associated Press
Sokolka
Iwest
Grodno
Council of Ambassadors
Police Kill Bandit in Midland Transfer Robbery
Police killed a bandit during a gun battle after surprising two robbers at the Midland Transfer company. The raid uncovered a truck loaded with about $6,600 in cash and valuables.
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United Press
Aaven Ttaliang
Midland Transfer Company
Mexican Strike Settled Across Tampico and Veracrus
United Press dispatches report that the strike hampering industries and railroad traffic in Tampico and Veracruz has been settled. Workers are said to be returning to their jobs in large numbers.
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Weather forecast for Wisconsin fair and cool weekend
Forecaster notes continued cool conditions tonight and Sunday with partly cloudy skies. Week outlook calls for showers in the lakes region and upper Mississippi valley early in the week and generally fair by midweek, with temperatures near or above normal and occasional rain chances.
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Inke
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YACHT RACE CALLED OFF BY STRONG WIND
The deciding race of the international yachting series was postponed due to heavy weather at Sandy Hook. Shamrock and Resolute waited at the starting line as 25 knot winds and rough seas prompted officials to postpone with next race set for Monday.
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Illinois coal strike details move toward mediation
The report details federal conciliators dispatched to Illinois coal strike zones and reactions from operators. It notes discussions over wage increases, opposition to reopening wage questions, and expected work resumption by Wednesday as mediators arrive. Other items mention Kansas miners planning a walkout and a joint wage conference request in Iowa.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tulnols
Jual
Department of Labor
Covernor Goodrich
Indiana
Federal Fuel Administration
White House
Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Coal Operators Association
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Ilinois
Harry Fiahwick
Tllinois
Springfield
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John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Wiliam Rogers
Albia
Iowa
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander Howat
Kansas Miners
Des Moines
D. GO. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
0. C. Cushing
Towa Coal Operators Association
Four Earth Shocks Reported near Redding California
Telephoned report states four earthquakes shook the Fall River valley about 0 miles northeast of Redding during the 24 hours ending at 9 am. The tremors occurred near Mount Lassen and may be connected to the volcano activity, according to local officials.
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United Press
Redding
Cal
Fail River
Mount Lassen
Russians Outnumber Polish Forces On Fronts
Washington reports Soviet armies reinforce and outnumber Polish troops three to two on the western front. Polish strength totals 815,000 under arms. Soviets range from 1,126,000 to 3,000,000. Britain and Moscow weigh armistice terms and potential U S credits for Poland.
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State Department
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States
War Department
Preferential export rail rates suspended until 1821
The shipping board announced that preferential rail rates on exports to seaboard for movement in the American bottom will be suspended until January 1, 1821. Chairman Benson said the extension allows time for fact gathering and proper application of the act and may become a basis for diplomatic talks with foreign governments.
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Jana Alher
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