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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
1
Two battalions of state troops were entrained from Camp Knox last night to guard mines to be operated by the state to relieve the coal crisis. Exact destination of troops is not made public.
Bulletin from Brazil Indiana reports that scores of striking coal miners met Indiana guardsmen as they arrived to place eight miles of territory under martial law to permit coal production by the state. They laughed and talked with the soldiers and showed no ill feeling.
Indiana Governor McCray orders martial law in eight square miles of Posey township Clay county to supervise coal mines during the strike. National guards seize Rowland Powers Collieries, with 750 troops deployed to Staunton Cloverland Williamstown and Corners to mine coal for state institutions and utilities under priority orders.
Washington, Aug. 2 Glenn Phumb 56 author of the famous Trumb plan died here last night after several months illness.
Senator William Crowe died after a period of illness in Pittsburg Pennsylvania He had been appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Knox and his death ends his public service in the Senate.
Kansas City August 2 Senator James A Reed led a revolt within the Democratic Party and appeared to have gained the opposition's endorsement of his stance against former President Wilson. Early returns from 2500 of 3418 precincts show Reed with a lead of about 12,600 over Breckenridge Long. William Sacks led the Republican bid in St. Louis and trailed R. R. Brewster in the race for the nomination.
Richmond August 2 Senator Claude Swanson a close ally of Woodrow Wilson won the Democratic senatorial nomination over Ex Governor Davis. Swanson carried all congressional districts and more than 90 of the 300 counties in the state.
Charleston reports early returns indicate Republican Senator Sutherland and Democrat former congressman Neeley have secured nomination for the state senate race with results from over one million ballots tallied.
President Harding faces the rail strike issue after railway executives reject the administration plan on seniority. White House says no decision yet and will study the executives reply and a labor leaders meeting in Chicago. Publicity seen as a potential hindrance in delicate talks as coal production remains stalled.
A local resident, jottery D, is not listed among the national guard troops sent to Clay county to patrol territory placed under martial law by Governor McCray.
A Friday evening meeting at the courthouse gathered crafts members and families to organize a women's auxiliary to the Federated Shop Crafts of the city. Evansville attendees included Mrs. Kerchief, chairwoman of the Evansville Auxiliary. A second session will next Thursday finalize the formation with N. C. Blake presiding and remarks by Claude A. Smith, Oscar Collins, Robert W. Blanks, and Mrs. Werchief.
Governors of seven coal producing states plan a round table in Indianapolis to discuss the coal strike and find ways to relieve the coal shortage. Governor McCray invited Groesbeck of Michigan Davis of Ohio and Morgan of West Virginia have accepted. Illinois Wisconsin and Kentucky have not yet replied.
Governor Harry Davis accepted an invitation from Governor McCray of Indiana to join executives from seven states in a conference to discuss emergency coal production.
Dublin reports former envoy to the United States and secretary to Eamon de Valera Harry Boland died early today from wounds after resisting arrest by Free State troops.
Miss Marjorie O'Dell of Francisco spent the afternoon visiting Princeton, sharing time with locals and touring campus.
Rail heads from 148 roads, led by Union Pacific’s Robert S. Love, reject the president’s seniority provision. They announce they will operate with assembled forces as shopmen’s strike continues. Hoover upholds labor board in brief address. Unanimous vote 265 to 2, two dissenters seek stronger rejection. Only two roads not present, both unaffected.
Washington reporters describe a chorus of woes from members of Congress over Britain’s debt cancellation plan. Lawmakers maintain a firm stance that Europe must repay the full 11 billion dollars plus interest, matching the wartime loan repayments demanded by the United States.
Miss Frankie Patton of Sparta is due Saturday to spend Sunday with Rev Nesbit and family before continuing to India to begin missionary work.
President Harding received word that striking shopmen will accept his rail peace proposal. He plans to place full responsibility for the strike on railroad executives if they reject restoring seniority rights. He will warn he can use public powers if needed.
Bids for a Franklin grounds addition and an Irving building, presented by Princeton school board members Henry Kister and Cliff Shopbell, show wide spread. The lowest building bid is 55,209 by N.S. Ukted, Bedford, with several other bids above, while plumbing and heating bids also vary. W. R. Smith of Albion stands as the low combined bidder for heating and plumbing at 16,900, and the board plans a Wednesday meeting to review bids and financing.
Hailstones up to eggs in size fell two miles wide and 30 miles long over two Iowa counties, stacking six inches deep and destroying structures and crops. The storm left nothing standing in its path, with damage exceeding $1,000,000.
Secretary says the shopmen will accept the union deal announced today. Scott notes no reservations or changes have been made, though some minor stipulations may be included in the acceptance. Conference with chairmen preceded the morning statement.
New York Aug 2 railroad executives of 148 carriers vow no compromise on the seniority issue as they strengthen non-union ranks. Orders sent to employees and strike substitutes warn that rights remain intact while the administration seeks a settlement.
Chicago police mobilize for potential violence as strikebreakers from New York arrive to operate surface cars. Chief Fitzmorris coordinates with the national guard bomb squad and Major Bauder, with many officers sent home to rest.
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