Labor Federation debates rail ownership at Montreal convention
The American Federation of Labor in Montreal urged a congressional probe into free speech suppression in Pennsylvania and endorsed government ownership of railroads, a roll call showing wide support from railroad and mine workers but solid opposition from building trades. Gompers and Morrison led the debate as delegates clashed and debated plans, with calls to extend government control beyond railroads and warnings about loss of individual rights.
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Associated Press
Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Calleu
Pennsylvania
United
Duquesne
Federation
James Duncan
Seattle
Gompers
United Mine Workers, Machinists
W. L. Hutchinson
Carpenters’ Union
J. Ross
The
Carpenters
Ross
Moulders
John Brey
Matthew Voll
Executive Council
Morrison
Suffering under Bolshevik regime in Crimea report
Admiral Newton McCully, American commissioner of south Russia, reports to the State Department that civilians in the former Wrangel district endure severe hardship under Bolshevik rule. Poor clothing and scarce medical supplies are noted as parts of the suffering alongside recent military advances and prisoner captures by Wrangel’s forces.
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Serican
McCully
State Department
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
General Wrangel
Crimea
Russia
Bolshvik
Newton McCully
South Russia
Wrangel
Slashtesev
Kyritovka
Metropol
Kutepny
Kharkovka
Dnetper
Pisarev
Genichesk
Melitopol
London
Moscow
Beresina
Ocen
Workers push for government ownership amid amid Labor union rift
TYiliam Green, secretary of the United Mine Workers, argues that conditions are worse under private ownership and predicts persecution under private or government control during a national emergency if workers lack political strength. He says UMWA will vote for government ownership following AFL guidance.
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Tyiliam Green
Tynited Minerors Ars
Green
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
New French Party Formed in Paris Chamber
A new party named the Alliance republican democratic of social action and national reconstruction has 29 votes and may force future premiers to seek its support. Led by Senator C A Jannart from Pas de Calais, it draws from radicals and National bloc remnants, aiming to unite classes, oppose dictatorship, and promote reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Chamiharies C. A. Jannart
Pas de Ci
Radical Party
National Bloc
Alliance Republican-Democratic of Social Action and National Reconstruction
Nrimeir
France
Jonnart
Miller
Whisky valued at 75000 slipped past day officers
Prohibition agents in Kenosha report $75,000 worth of whisky vanished from a freight car from Cincinnati to the Kenosha Products company. The car arrived last night but papers were missing to seize it. After inspecting the scene they found an empty jar and questioned bartenders with no trace of the unloaders or the whisky’s destination.
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United Pre
40 Gallons of Raisin Mash and Outfit Seized
Associated Press report: Ashland police chief Blair and Shemit Eekle seized 40 gallons of raisin mash and a still on Ext Sal farm four miles north of Moarenso near Agnew. Salo and two others, August Sevends and Sandy Olando, were arrested as officers found a gallon and a half of liquor along the path.
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Associated Press
Ashland
Blair
Shemit Eekle
Ext Sal
Moarenso
Agnew
Castight
Salo
Sandy Olando
Prohibitionists Plan Presidential Ticket After GOP Split
United Press dispatch reports Prohibition party leaders planning a presidential ticket after discontent with Republicans at the national convention. Hinshaw says the drys want a dry ticket and oppose Harding and Cox, with McAdoo as possible if paired with another dry and a strong dry plank. Wisconsin Democrats push for a beer and wine plank at San Francisco, hoping to energize the home front and boost Smith for president.
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Don B. Chamberlain
United Press State
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Warren G. Harding
Virgil G. Hinshaw
Prohibition National Committee
Lattie
Prohibition
Hinshaw
United States
Watson
Indiana
Republican Resolutions Committee
Hinshaw Jaxt
G. O. PB
Drys
Harding
Hardie
Cox
Ohio
William G. McAdoo
William J. Qrinn
William Shaw
Christian Eindeever
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
Chinton Howard
Rochester
William E. Pussyfoot
Johnson
Baltimore
Pilannnk
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Joseph Guidice
State Committee
Badger
California
Guidice
Burnquist Orders Inquiry Into Duluth Lynching
Minnesota Governor Burnquist orders Adjutant General to investigate the lynching of three Black men in Duluth. County Attorney Green convenes a special grand jury to probe events surrounding the Tuesday riot and the assault that led to the mob violence. Officials note no charges against police and expect several days of evidence, with possible indictments and ongoing arrests reportedly contemplated.
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Minnesota
Adjutant General
Associated Pres St. Au
Minn
Burnquist
Rhinow
Duluth
Grand Fury
FE. Green
Green
Spa
Associated Press
Ialuth
Special County Grand
Fort Snelling
P Home Guards
Naval
Cleveland Bets on Liquor Law Arrests
Cleveland leads the nation in arrests under the Volarea Act, according to information received from Washington. The report notes heavy enforcement in Ohio and highlights Cleveland as a focal point in the crackdown on unlawful liquor activities.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
O'Cleveland
Washington
Chicago Gang War Flare Ends In Fatal Shooting
In Chicago five gunmen shot Paddy-the-Bear Ryan outside his saloon amid a renewed gang war linked to the Edward Coleman murder. Ryan died on the operating table. police see it as a direct outgrowth of the unresolved Coleman case and a continuation of the blood feud that began with Maurice Berwright’s Feb. 3 killing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Paddy-the-Bear
Ryan
Edward Coleman
Coleman
Maurice Berwright
PRESS ATTACKS ON LEAGUE COUNCIL OVER PERSIA RELIEF
London critics condemn the League of Nations for postponing action on Persia seeks relief against Bolshevik forces. Prince Mirza Firouz, Persia’s foreign minister, reportedly disappointed yet hopeful the League would intervene if Bolshevik troops advance. Tokyo discussions show Japan and Britain weighing revision of their alliance and arbitration terms with the United States mentioned but not named.
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London
Council of the
League of Nations
Persia
Council
Mirza Firouz
League
Tokyo
Viscount Kato
Mies
Japan
Great Britain
Viscount Grey
United States
Tokye
No Buying Move Spreads Across Italy to Lower Prices
Rome reports a widespread no buying campaign begun two weeks ago by various classes and consumer groups to press for price reductions in food and clothing. Some claims show reductions up to 32 percent, with Vatican approval from Pope Benedict and participation from civic and labor groups. Milan Turin and Genoa lead the movement as merchants face pressure to cut prices from 25 percent. A Rome newspaper paused advertising as stores offered deeper discounts.
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Fope
Camilio Cianfarra
United Press Star
Rome
Interior
Pope Benedict
Vatican
Milan
Turin
Genoa
Factory Dog Jumped From Third Story Window and Died
A dog at Holeproof Hosiery Company climbed to the third floor, leaped from an open window, and died from multiple injuries. Workers halted machines to watch the small animal fall, a wagon carried the body to burial.
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United Press
Mileraukes
Thanne
Hut Mane Society
Toibe
American champ wins in London tennis tourney
Tandon William M. Johnson of San Francisco American Images defeated M. J. G. Richier in the fifth round of the London lawn tennis championship, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-2.
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Associated Press
Tandon
William M. Johnson
San Francisco
American Imngies Gharefion
M. JG. Ritchier
Johnson
German figure Mayer von Kaufbeuren declines chancellorship
Berlin reports indicate Dr. Mayer von Kaufbeuren has refused the chancellorship tendered by Karl Trimborn as efforts to form a new German ministry proceed after recent elections. Dispatches suggest Trimborn’s success hinges on Mayer’s acceptance.
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Presaria
Mayer von Kaufbeuren
Tim
Karl Trimborn
Venter Petty
Wm O
Berlin
Heer Trimborn
Mayer
Meads Held on Murder Charge at Dartmouth
Robert T. Meads of a Grange Ui, a Dartmouth student, is jailed in Woodsville awaiting grand jury action on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Henry Maroney of West Medford. Companion Crife Nicely Wise of Akron, Ohio, was held as a material witness in Hanover. Authorities say Ervin T. Weis of Hull, Alabama, had no role. Wise returned to Hanover amid Meads’ train capture for Boston. Hall mates noted Meads’s habit of shooting, with room walls peppered by bullets, and prior investigations into liquor use at the college. a freshman year incident left roommate Norman Arnold dead, Meads exonerated by an ante mortem statement.
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Associated Press
Hanover
N. H
Robert T. Meads
A Grange
Dartmouth
Henry ©. Maroney
West Medford, Mary
Early Forday
Woodsville
Crife Nicely Wise
Akron
Meads
Boston
Ervin T. Weis
Hull
Ala
Wise
Weis
Areadstod
Norman &. Arnold
Arnold
Floods drive 200 from homes in Richland Center area
A cloud burst across eastern Wisconsin caused extensive flood damage estimated at 40 000 dollars and emptied Richland Center of residents. Parfrey Manufacturing suffered 50 000 dollars in losses when its dam failed as towns including Menomonie River communities, Wauwatosa, Oconto Falls, and Cedarburg faced rising waters and washouts. Trains were canceled due to washouts along the Milwaukee road.
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Richland Center
Sdonot
Milwairses
United Presay
Parfrey Manufacturing Company
Milwakeee
Wisconsin
Center City
Menomonie
Wauwatosa
Suner- Ker
Milwaukee Road
Lockfield
Wis
Oconto Falls
Thiendville
Rugby Junctinn
Calhoun, Me
Nomonee Falls
Cedarburg
Private Found Dead in Rockford Park
Private Certi Towers of Tow ers, 76th field artillery, was found dead in a pavilion at Love's park Rockford Michigan with a head wound. Army pistol nearby. Authorities believe self-inflicted death with no link to the Maude Mose shooting at Camp Grant. Towers left two notes, one to his father and one to his lieutenant. Home listed as Washington state.
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Associated Press
Rockford
Certi Towers
76Th Feld Artillery
Love's Park
Teda
Hls
Towers
Maude Lucille Mose
Grant
Washington State
Von Schlegel Examined Again In Murder Case
New York police questioned Victor von Schlegel for a second time in the Joseph Elwell whist expert murder investigation. District Attorney Edward Swann took charge, with questions about Elwell's movements at the Ritz Carlton and a dance-floor encounter. Other witnesses included Miss Krauss and Andrew Speller as a housekeeper revealed the night gown owner.
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New York
Victor von Schlegell
Viol Krauss
Joseph Bawne Ewell
Miss Krauss
Elwell Anitl
Arumena
Edward Swann
von Schlegel
Ritz
Joe
Elwell
Walter Lewisohn
Elwell Party
von Schiegell
Andrew T. Speller
Philip Bender
Taxked
Rank Edson
Swann
Bis
von Schlegell
Todd
Etwell
Fillwell
Miners Suffer From Car Shortage Says Union Official
Union official George W. Savage says miners are paid high wages yet endure hunger and only one day of work weekly due to railroad car shortages. He blames the Interstate Commerce Commission for inaction while rail fuel miners could run full time.
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Associated Ress
Columbus
O.ee
George W. Savage
Onie United Mine Workers
Savage
Byenville
Guerns County
Molines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Communsion
Girl lawyer must wait year before practicing
Chicago report notes Miar Helen 3, valedictorian and co speaker, must wait a year to hang out her shingle as she is 22, meeting bar admission age. Washington editors of farm journals convene with Secretary Meredith to discuss agricultural department work.
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Secretary OF Agriculture
Associated Press
Chicago
Ciass
Miar Helen
de Paul University Law School
Toda
Watt
United Press
Washington, D. C
American Agricultural Ditors
Department of Agriculture
Sacrestary of Agriculture
Meredith
Harding Invites All to Join His Campaign
Senator Warren G. Harding extends invitations to all Republican factions to unite behind his presidential bid. He meets with teachers of GOP groups and plans to see as many leaders as possible. Advisors say he aims not to be a one man candidate and will seek broad support across the party.
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Raymond Clapper
Unitaty Press
Washington
W. G. Harding
Brown
Harding
Washinaroi
Warren G. Harding
Republian
Liem
Aarding
Hiram Johnson
Lalwaya
Senate
Johnson
Camelon
Mores
New Hampshire
Leonard Wood
Lodre Massachugsetta
Brandegee
Connecticut
France
Maryland
Miles
Welsh
Massachusetts
Barding
American Club of
Pittsburgh
Grane Army Elects Wisconsin Officers at Encampment
Baraboo man W Pletzsch elected deputy commander for Wisconsin of the G A R at the final state encampment session. Other officers named include Waukesha’s vice commander Dennis Nedian, Appletor junior commander Rev A Hood Museods chaplain, Dr H Bird Madison medical director, H W Rood Madison patriotic instructor. Parade canceled by rain. Antigo chosen as 1921 encampment city. Female auxiliary officers listed with Mae Lurhsinger Monroe president and Lillian Patterson Platteville senior vice president.
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Ay Ashocciblow Press
Baraboo
Wis
W. Pletzsch
Ladison
Wisconsin
M. J. Snyder
Waukeshi
Dennis Nedian
Appletor
Junine
Rev. A. Hood
Museods
H Bird
Madison
W McKay
Dradiaon
H.W. Rood
Devils Lake
Antigo
Mae Lurhsinger
Monroe
Woman's
Baraboo Chosen for Spanish War Veterans Camp
Baraboo was picked on Wednesday for the twenty sixth annual encampment of the Spanish American war veterans. Officers elected include Department commander Guy M. Tulin Milwaukee senior vice commander C A Zijusch Madison and junior vice commander Martin G Kenney Oshkosh. Delegates to the national convention in San Francisco Dan Herzog Frank Krabatsky Milwaukee Hollister national home Milwaukee and Thomas Kingston Madison. The auxiliary elected officers with Bessie Smith Osakonh president Emma Lehman Milwaukee and other posts.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Milwaukee
Hollister
National Home
Thomas Kingston
Madison
Bessie Smith
Osakonh
Emma Lehman
Margaret Williams
Ripon
Catherine McWawnee
Marinette
Emmaductss
Tehna Wilson
Braver Dam
Millie Paker
Wausau
Franklin
Ohenberger
Hannah Seifert
Ray Claire
Erma Schrant
Sheboygan
Daisy Susger
Racine
Astor's Horse Wins Ascot Gold Cup Race
Viscount Astor's Buchan won the Ascot gold cup at Ascot Heath England over two and a half miles. Tangiers from Nelson's Stable was second and Juvelger from Balnan's ran third. Eighty one horses started in the event valued at £500 with £5,900 cash.
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Associated Press
Ascot Heath
Eng
Viscount Astors Buchan
Nelson
Tangiers
Balnan
Juvelgner
Horsar
Wilsons man is not known in San Francisco convention
United Press reports a Democratic split over President Wilsons choice for the party nomination at the San Francisco convention. Some believe a secret preference exists while others say Wilson could pivot to unity. Golf talks in French Lick and New York leaders travel toward San Francisco amid speculation. Norman Mack says New York may back a wet platform. Cox is described as a progressive with broad support.
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United Press
Washington
San Francisco
Wilson
Democrat ‘Party
Ichiartes Murphy
Tammany Hall
Smith
Chicago
French Uck
New York
Thomas Tar- Bart
Indiana
Smith-Murphy Party
Watson
Virginia
Taggart
Indianapolis
Murphy
Angeles
Cor
William G. McAdoo
Palmer
Norman Mack
Mack
E. 5
More
Cox
Excent
Ohio
Harding
Oshkosh Girl Named in Waukesha Man's Will
Special to The Northwestern. Waukesha Wisconsin George A Jane a wealthy bachelor died April 22 at Sacred Heart sanatorium in Milwaukee left a will naming Miss Almera A Faussa of Oshkosh beneficiary of 5000 and an engagement ring. Small sums were left to relatives in Oshkosh. church bequests to Warnhesha Presbyterian and Bethany Milwaukee. Jane aged about 56 and died of heart disease. An Alma A Faust name appears in Oshkosh city directories but no matching person found.
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Waukesha
Wis
George A. Jane
Dtugelat
Sacred Heart Sanatorium
Mibwaukee
Almera A. Faussa
Oshkosh
Mise Fauss
Warnhesha Presbyterian Church
Bethany Church
Milwaukee
Mtones
Great Flour Mills on Marne Burning No Hope
Meaux France reports the great flour mills on the Marne near Meaux were destroyed by fire today. Allied wheat and flour valued at several million francs were ruined, and efforts to save the mills failed.
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Marne
BF Associated Press
Meaux
France
Fin Milla
Belden Reappointed To Board Of Visitors By Governor
Judge Belden Madison Jude F. Belden of Racine is reappointed as one of four members of the can vy board of visitors by Governor Phillips. Term runs until July 7, 1943. Forecast notes fair, cooler tonight with partly cloudy skies and a mild Friday. Temperature around 88 degrees with similar conditions.
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Associated Press
Madison—Judes
F. G. Belden
Racine
Can Vy Board of Visitors
Chesen
Philiip
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Machinists’ Union
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Wall Street
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Charles P. McGowan
Boiler- Makers
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Dromives
Bolsheviki
NEW French Party
Pu. Premie
League Council
Dartmouth College
Bankers
North
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
Lumbermen's Day
D. S. Montgomery
Wisconsin Retail Lumbermen’s Opelation
George RE. Roberta
National City Bank of New York
C. B Claiborne
Whitney Central Bank of New Orieans
Rockford Park
Helen Elwell
Ward Swann
Elasa
Lexington, Hy
Anna
Joseph
Lexington
Ann
Foweman
Hlang
Coxington
Flwell
Toscann
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Saya
Grane Army
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Astor
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Belden
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