Miners Return to Work After 137 Day Wage War
A nationwide coal strike ends as an agreement signed in Cleveland resumes production in seven states Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Washington Oklahoma West Virginia Michigan. About 60 million tons annual output resumes under old wage scales until a joint conference revises them. A parley in Philadelphia tomorrow aims to end the hard coal strike.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Washington
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Michigan
Philadelphia
Miners Begin Work At Ft Branch After Conference
Crews started cleaning up at the Ft Branch mine with plans to produce coal by week’s start. Indiana Operator's Association members awaited Terre Haute conference results, aiming to resume output. Francisco and Ayrshire mines eye Indiana settlement before reopening, with combined capacity around 4,400 tons daily.
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Ross Jackson
Ft Branch
Ft. Branch
Indiana ‘ Operator’s
Terre Haute
Indiana’ Operator's Association
Cleveland
Ed Cox
Francisco Coal and Mining Co
Francisco
Indiana
Cox
Ayrshire Coal Co
Oakland City
Indiana Operator's Association
Illinois mines still closed as talks delay reopening
Illinois miners remain idle while preparations to reopen are halted ahead of Friday talks between operators and union leaders. The Cleveland agreement is expected to face ratification by miners and Illinois operators, though some operator opposition is anticipated. The key dispute is operator demands for arbitration of all disputes.
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Chicago
Illy
Mners
Cleveland
Illinois
Indiana Operators to Sign Cleveland Coal Accord
Washington reports Indiana operators will sign the Cleveland conference agreement ending the coal strike. Department of Labor agents in Indianapolis said signs from operators in other fields also favor signing.
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Washington
Indiana
Cleveland
Department of Labor
Indianapolis
Enos Mine Fires Up After Strike Pause
Peters burg Indiana August 16 Several men engineers and other workers employed by the George A Enos Coal Co before the strike started April 1 were notified late yesterday to report for work immediately The Enos Coal Co one of the largest strip mine operators in Indiana has 4000 acres of strip mine in Pike county It was said to have been one of signers of the Cleveland agreement Other operators in this vicinity are preparing resume work on the basis of the Cleveland peace treaty.
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Petersburg
Ind
George A. Enos Coal Co
Enos Coal Co
Indiana
Pike County
Cleveland
Indiana Coal Field Talks Await Time and Signatures
Terre Haute Ind Aug 16 The fate of resuming mining in Indiana coal fields hinges on time and signatures The bituminous operators association says its stance remains unchanged United Mine Workers expect nineteen coal towns to sign immediately and claim operators representing over 80 percent of Indiana coal will accept the Cleveland wage agreement A meeting of the operators scale committee was set for 10 a m with President Hessler District 11 invited to sign but likely only discussed the invitation rather than reaching a signing agreement.
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Indiana
United “Mine Work
Ers
Ues Ponies
Penna
Hessler
District 11
Seale Committee
Pittsburgh Scale Committee Again Refuses Miners’ Meeting
The Pittsburgh Scale Committee declined to meet with miners’ union representatives to negotiate a settlement of the strike based on the Cleveland conference. The Pittsburgh Coal Cost dominates about 60 percent of Western Pennsylvania’s tonnage.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Producers’ ‘Association
Miners’ Union
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Demand Troop Withdrawal Over Ohio Mine Strike
Staunton Indiana August 15 Troops must be withdrawn from state operated mines near Staunton and martial law lifted before striking miners return to work under terms of the Cleveland agreement. A district union committee will present the issue next Friday. The strikers support the Cleveland peace agreement but say several issues must be settled before returning to the pits.
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Staunton
Ind
Cleveland
Scores Say They Will Sign Washington August Signatures
In Washington on August 16 officials announced that eight operators who did not attend the Cleveland peace meeting have signs their intention to join the settlement. Secretary Davis estimated that they have signed.
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Washington
Cleveland
Davis
Evansville Store Sold to Stevens in Princeton Ties
The Evans company store at Fourth and Main in Evansville, long a heart of the district, is purchased by John F. Stephens of Princeton. He becomes chief stockholder in a new corporation with attorney M. T. Lewis as minority holder. Mrs Stephens to assume leadership soon. the Evans name is retained. Stephens cites reputation for quality and fair dealing and vows to extend its influence while maintaining present staff.
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A. Frederick ‘Stephens
Stephens
Evans Company
Evansville
Best Store
John Fr. Stephens
Princeton
Mrr
Mrs .Stephens
Evans
S.G. Evans
John ¥. Stephens
Gibson County
Downey Dry Goods Company
City
Adjaent
Princeton Ad' Club
Courier
S. G. Evans Company
Guardsmen leave Staunton as mine strike chiefs back away
Indications that the mine strike chiefs would end martial law in the state appeared as individual guardsmen were withdrawn from the occupied Clay county area in Indiana. Officials stressed no unit movements, with five coaches reportedly backing into Staunton yards to transport soldiers home tonight.
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Staunton Indianapolis
Ind
Clay County
Staunton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Davidson Fined After City Court Firearm Case
A fire shooting incident near Littles Pike led to Clarence Davidson of Washington Township being found guilty of two counts including assault with a deadly weapon. He paid a 75 dollar fine and faces further assault charges from Joe Hill. Loyd Evans and Alvis Heath also faced fines for liquor offenses. Heath was ordered to take his baby to Francisco and provide for its care before returning.
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Harvey
Harmonia City
Clarence Davidson
Washington Township
Joe Hill
Near Littles
Pike Equity
Davidson
Hill
Frank
George
Alonzo
Davidsons
Fender
Joe
Loyd
Evans
Southside
Southern ‘Shops
Alvis Heath
Francisee
Heath
Illinois
Harmon
Iris
Francisco
Pairing Off by Questionnaire in Ammon ton Matrimony Trial
In Ammon ton Mississippi a jury trial opens over a marriage union experiment. The Cooperative Lovers Union matched couples via questionnaires detailing lives habits and past marriages. Secretary Thomas Bekier drew a St Louis widow with a $10 000 farm while President Lewis Conley drew a Boston college professor seeking love and companionship.
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United Press
Ammonton
Co- Operative Lovers’ Union
Thomas Bekier
Lewis Conley
Bekier
St. Louis
Conley
Drew
Boston
Ten Children Die In Fire At Boys Home In Shawbridge
A devastating blaze at a Jewish boys home in Shawbridge Quebec killed ten children and a man. The building collapsed trapping victims as flames and smoke swept through. Relatives in Indianapolis arrived to visit relatives nearby.
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Shawbridge
Quebec
Austen
Owithin
Indiana Power gets Francisco light and power franchise
The Indiana Power Co was granted a twenty five year franchise to build operate and maintain a light and power plant and distribution system in the town of Francisco The franchise becomes effective on final adoption and town trustees set September 5 to hear protests Company officers must appear and request its adoption The franchise requires twenty four hour service and expansion to accommodate growth and protect residents from damages while rates will be set in the Indiana Public Service commission process
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Indiana Power Co
Francisco
Ita
Indiana: Power Co
Indiana’ Power Co
of. Francisco
Indiana
Harding to Present Rail Strike Proposal at Peace Conference
President Harding, skeptical about an early settlement, prepares a special message to Congress on the rail strike. He plans talks with congressional leaders and advisers as critics warn of potential road breakdowns and the ICC cites 60 percent of U S locomotives needing repair.
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Washington
New Peace ‘Conference of
Brotherhood
New York
Harding
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Hardings
Bomb Explodes near Evansville Ice Plant at Yard S
An explosion occurred in Evansville Indiana last night near the Holt and Brandon Ice and Cold Storage plant yard area. Workers from the ice plant reported a flash and blast heard and seen from the alley behind the plant, with details of the incident and investigation kept private by officials.
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Evansville
Ind
Holt and Brandon Ice and Cold Storage Company
Gus. Schnell
Luther McNeal
McNeal
Mystery Developments Prompt Prosecutor’s Action
A prosecutor follows new developments in an evolving mystery as investigators press forward. The article notes shifting lines in the case and potential charges as details emerge.
Western strike crisis ends as rail workers announce progress
West coast rail labor dispute appears resolved as shopmen declare the crisis over. Optimism stems from embargo lifts on fruit and perishable freight by Southern Pacific and expected resumption of passenger service by Santa Fe. Union Pacific and Western Pacific anticipate trains moving within twenty hours.
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San Francisco
Southern
Pacific
Union Pacific
Western Pacific
Babies born on stranded train amid desert ordeal at Seligman
In Seligman Arizona two babies were born onboard a stranded train after four hot desert days. About 400 passengers were marooned with no facilities for the newborns as the train paused. Strikers allegedly threatened travelers causing four carloads to refuse leaving the desert town.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Colored Odd Fellows Grand Lodge celebration draws crowd
Three thousand visitors attended the Colored Odd Fellows Grand Lodge gala. Mayor delivered a welcome, W A Gaines replied. Officers elected include T A Evans grand master and L M Sweeney secretary. Burial board members and funds listed with names from New Albany and Indianapolis.
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Colored Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of
Gene OF
Cat Anderson
W. A. Gaines
Worthy
T. A. Evans
GML
E. Harper
Mente
L. M. Sweeney
Mallory
Fesagamees
Léwis
Harris
Rice
le ‘Lowdens
Bethea
Hattie ‘Daugherty
D. GM
N.G
M.M." Harper
New Albany
D. IG
W. R
Georgia
McFarlane
Indianapolis
Burial Fund
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Enos
Terre Haute, Ind
Petua
The
Bituminous Operators’ Association
Princeton School
Princeton Kiwanis
Lowell School
Ale Abent
Reinhart
Sina ‘Amer
Carl Victor Little
Paul E. Weather
Dick, Riggs
West Broadway
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