Rail workers strike cripples US railroads and delays trains
Washington D C United Press officials report a sustained shopmen walkout affecting equipment maintenance. Passenger trains run late, many freight movements slip one to five days, coal shortages worsen congestion, and 75 percent of trains arrive late at Union Station.
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James T. Kolbert
United Press
Washington, D. C
Tentera
Union Station
New York
Chicago
Rail President Challenges Harding and Rail Labor Board
L F Loree president of the Delaware and Hudson and eastern railway residents conference chief calls on President Harding and Ben W Hooper to study the strike from the employees viewpoint. He notes no effort has been made to learn the workers view and sets a meeting of forty road presidents to discuss a company union replacing the six AFL affiliated crafts.
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Associated Press
New York
Harding
Ben W. Hooper
United States Railway Labor Board
L F Loree
Delaware & Hudson
Eastern Railway Residents' Conference
Inber
Dort
Forty Roads
Union of All Roads
American Federation of Labor
Richmond toddler retrieves runaway balloon after train scare
In Richmond a two year old, Woodson W. Woodward, lost his toy balloon through a train window traveling about thirty miles per hour. He reached for it, fell behind the car, and was found by a farmer along the tracks with the balloon. The train was stopped to allow passengers to search, and the child was unharmed and returned to the train.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Woodson W. Woodward
Passenmerke
Danger of Communism to World
United Press reports Mexico City's General Almada, chief of police, ordered a ban on red demonstrations after he broke up a parade planned to protest high rents. He warned communism endangers the whole world.
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United Press
Mexico City
General Almada
British Miners Dig Coal for American Use Contracts in Scotland
London reports important contracts placed in Scotland for immediate coal shipments to the United States. This marks the first European war era sale to America, with negotiations continuing. British miners reportedly accept mining coal for export to ease American miner strike pressures and view it as a chance to respond to American actions.
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Scotland
Associated Press
London
United States
America
United Press
England
Regulars Retreating and Fresh Victories Reported
London reports say Irish irregulars retreating into the Galtees and Knockmealdowns harassed by Free State troops. Barracks burned at Clonmel and Tipperary unconfirmed officially. National army claims victory at Ballyhaunis Mayo and Limerick. casualties: Free State at Waterford unknown. at least fifteen soldiers killed and eighty seven wounded in Limerick. Irregular losses estimated around thirty.
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Associated Tress
London
Gallee
Knockmealdown Mountans
Waterford
Daily Express
Clonnel
Tipperary
National Army
Dublin
West Ireland
Ballyhaunis
County Mayo
Free
Limerick
Naional
Free State
Water
Ord
Mrs Ben Hooper Files Papers as Senator Candidate
Madison JESSIE JACK HOOPER known as Mrs Ben Hooper filed with the secretary of state to enter the Democratic primary for United States senator. The Democratic ticket includes two governor contenders and party lines for lieutenant governor and other statewide offices.
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United Press
Madison
Jessie Jack Hooper
Osakosh
Ben Hooper
Secretary of State
United States
Wth
Wet
Drs
Wan
A.A Bentley
la Crosse Mayer
Karl Mathie Wausau
Primar
Joseph Pfiffner
Stevens Point
Emil Tanck
Watertown
Peter & Brzonkala
Milwaukee
Jeremiah Collins
Sheboygan
Assembly
Frank Ploetz
Calome
L 2D. Garnhart
Washburn
Paderewski Reaches Paris Amid Polish Hopes for Aid
Paderewski, famed pianist and Polish nationalist, arrived in Paris to meet with officials and compatriots. He spoke of seeking a solution for Polish issues and indicated possible progress after discussions with Major Ivanevski. Flowers were showered on him by supporters.
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Tress
Paris
Ignace J Paderewski
Biateeman
Ivanevski
Orlando Fails to Form Cabinet in Italian Politics
Former Italian premier Orlando refused the premiership after a radio patch from Rome stated he could not reconcile factions. The radio report indicates he was unable to form a cabinet.
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Orlando
United Press
Premer Orlando
Rome
Reparations in Hands of Allied Chiefs
Paris reports place the reparations issue with the allied premiers awaiting the London opening. The guarantees report on German finances and effects should be ready this week. Poincare’s plan to meet Lloyd George signals push for a comprehensive settlement now. There is talk of reconvening the international bankers committee if payments are readjusted.
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Associated Press
Paris
Reparations Commission
Germany
Allied Council
London
Committee Ons
Poincare
Lloyd George
Seven Hurt in Weekend Auto Accidents Reported
United Press says seven people were injured in six automobile crashes over the weekend. None suffered serious injuries, but several had near fatal escapes and remained in local hospitals with painful cuts and bruises.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Knights of Columbus Select Next Meeting Place
In 1923 Milwaukee was chosen as the site for the annual state convention to be held in Eau Claire. Rev H. S. Petit of Milwaukee was named state chaplain of the order.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Clare
Knights of Columbus
Maeting
H. 5 Petit
Order
Strike Situation Today
One hundred nonunion coal operators and government officials meet with Secretary Hoover in Washington to discuss preventing profiteering and distribution during the strike emergency. Attorney General Daugherty orders a report while Hoover records the legality of actions. President Harding mentioned. Iowa and Trans-Mississippi operators hold meetings to advise on reopening mines. maintenance workers in Ohio protest, and troops are deployed to several Pennsylvania towns to establish posts.
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Associated Press
Hoover
Washington
Daugherty
Commerce
Hardisig
Alexander P Moore
Pittsburg
Will Fam Pflion
Iowa
Test Moines
Kansas City
Vicinia
Bellaire
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New England
Northwest
England
Injunction Case Heads to Supreme Court in Rail Dispute
United States district court in Chicago converted temporary restraining orders against the Wabash Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago and Erie railways into a permanent injunction as no appearances were made by defendants. The PennsylvanIa railroad labor board fight over public rulings will be carried to the Supreme Court with arguments on the act’s enforceability.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Caaes
Wabash
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago & Erie
Francose Baker
Chicago
United States District Court
United Press
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
Supreme Court
Higher Cour
Pennsylvania
M Barton
Lab R
Circuit Court of Appeals
Paige
Srant
May Peterson Not Dead Denies Portland Death Rumor
Nationally known soprano May Peterson denied reports of her death circulating from New York to Portland. She joked about the rumor while mowing a lawn at her brother Guy H Peterson’s home, saying she had no engagement or marriage plans and would work to recover fully from recent injuries as she resumes performing chores and plans summer trips to the mountains.
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Portland
Ile
May Peterson
Guy H Peterson
East Thirdetd Street
New York
Miss Petersen
Miss Peterson
Hithe
Alonk
Minas Peterson
Peternos
Aittle
Central Bell Gains Control Of More Troops
In a War Department announcement, Major General Bell will command additional regulars transferred from Seventh Corps to the Sixth Corps area. The move expands Bell’s force in a rail hub region, amid unrest and plans for potential federal troop use. Sniper fire halted work on mines as State troopers protect operations along the Monongahela river.
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Associated Press
Washington
1. C
St.fois
Isfferson
Sevento Corps
Seal Corps
Wil
Bell
Chieren
War Department
Cieneral Bell
Millia
Pleth
Cokesburg
Harding
Denholmine
Monongahela River
MaLaughlin
Northwestern Road Cuts Twenty Four Trains to Save Coal
Northwestern Road eliminates twenty four midwestern trains to save coal amid fuel shortages. Routes affected include Chicago to Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, Madison to Fond du Lac, and Jefferson to Watertown, with ongoing concern over winter heating and engine shortages.
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United Tress
Madisim
Wis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Marahield
Fond Dui Lac
Janesville
Wisconsin
Elros
Winone
Madinon Divista
Rochester
Mankiaras
Tisrey
Watertown
Minnesota
Laa
Hor Tramhowe
Freyatots
Hana
Trataa
Trumbowar
Five dead and four injured in collision shock report
Five killed and four seriously hurt in a crash between an automobile and a secret car. The auto burst into flames after overturning burning victims before rescue crews could reach them. Victims were all adults.
Victory by Sun Yat Sen Army Claimed
Sun Yat Sen forces reportedly claimed victory near Canton twenty miles north of the city after a clash that left several hundred Chen Chua Mang troops engaged. Sun Ren optimistic about pressuring Japan and Canton government factions, while gambling networks resumed activity and funded Chen’s polices.
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Sun Yat Sen
Presa
Canton
Chathia Forres Bardespe
Chen Chua Mang
Cans
al Chen
Sun Ren
Japan
Chen Chiung
Pullman Company Secures Injunction in Strike Action
The Pullman Company obtained a restraining order from a United States district court judge against interference with operations during a railway strike. The ruling bars actions that would disrupt the company’s functioning as workers protest and walk out.
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Kan Vranciacn
Autliman Sam
Alepmen
Franeling
Ilffersent
Party of the United
Coal Operators Accept Plan Amid Conference Talks
Washington negotiators and coal operators, after a conference with Secretary Hagses, agreed in principle to an administration plan for mature ink prices and registration during the strike. The meeting adjourned with committees to refine details of the coal control scheme and report at a later session.
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Tyenw
Washington
Dastiety
Sig Krates
Operatera Ap
Tarek
Varane
Hanover
Ertdary
Plinayes
Dale Ed Carpe
Assured Renomination Hints In Democratic Primary
Reports from the first Democratic primary show Thomas L. Blanton trailing with 998 votes as Calhoun and Calloway, Cunningham, and Pilbrell post strong totals. Charles A. Culbertson trails behind Earle Barfield who leads Ferguson by about 24 000 votes.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tev
Thomas L. Blanton
Planten
Sear Calloway
W J. Cunningham
J. P. Pilbrell
Culbertson
United States
Charles A. Culbertson
Earle Barvfield
James B. Ferguson
Cov
Moonshiners Push Kingsdale Appeal to High Authorities
Kingsdale residents appeal to federal and state authorities after a moonshine group terrorized the town. Delegation led by Charles Grace seeks protection as gunfire and dynamiting target Grace hotel and local stations. Prohibition agents expected to be sent to suppress illicit operations along the Wisconsin area near Pamaruck River.
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St. PauleGyerridien
Kingsdale
Charles Grace
Litle
Tas
Grace
Menushiners
Rhett
Prueforts of
Pamaruck Clyver Kingsdale
Tninth
Grace Herd
Adden
BL Gale
Qvale
Minnéawahe
Charles R Grace
Willam Grace Shan Hawler
Pine County
Roberts
Plan to End Rail and Coal Strikes Outlined by Harding Aide
Washington—President Harding weighs a federal plan to settle the railway shop men strike and likely power the government to direct railroads and control coal distribution. Weeks and Morrow discuss swift action as powers similar to wartime are eyed. Priority orders for coal shipments to New England and the Northwest are planned, with Hoover to press nonunion producers for voluntary measures to curb profiteering.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Washington
Harding
Fox Morrow
Washington, D. C
Cor
Uar
Interstate Commerce Commission
Assassin of Carranza Likely Killed by Rebels
United Press reports that a soldier believed to have fired the shots that killed former President Carranza was shot by rebels at Pre mress Vera Cruz. Hermillo Herero, brother of Carranza’s attacking commander, was also slain. Rebels said to be loyal to Francisco Murellia, the remaining ranking Carranza loyalist general.
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United Press
Mextico
Manual
Manguez
Carranza
Premress
Vera Cruz
Hermillo Herero
Atackel Carranza
Francisco Murellia
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Paderewski
EAU Claire
Effectiveness OF Transportation Act
Wright
Samuel Gompers
Edgar Wallace
Frank Morrison
Walsh
Borah
King
United Chieftains
U.S
Senar
Northwestern
Sun
Chen
Pol Miers
Pullman Company
Pat Nift
Texas
Mayfield
Garranza
Amaerke Chandy Sivedy
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