Mass miners rally over Atlas mine work policy at Petersburg
More than 1000 miners converge in Petersburg Indiana to protest Atlas mine gangwork where 300 to 400 idle men cite unequal work. Eighteen Princeton locals pledge not to return to work until all miners share the same privilege. Authorities expect talks after 3 pm to reach a settlement.
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Atlas
Petersburg
Ind
Boonville
Princeton
Mackey
Somerville
Wayne
Coal Company
McClevey
Senate orders probe of Admiral Sims speech
Washington June 9 Immediate investigation by the senate committee of the speech of Admiral Sims was ordered today. Without objection the senate adopted a resolution by Senator Harrison of Mississippi directing the committee to make a thorough investigation and to report as to what the senate shall do about it.
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Washington
Senate
Admiral Sims
Harrison
Mississippi
Renewed Price Cutting Looms Across Nation
June Washington report says a new series of price reductions will begin in all sections of the country. James McCoy, treasury department actuary, notes that the nationwide price cutting started a year ago but slowed in recent months. He forecasts renewed cuts on a faster and larger scale because per capita money has fallen by several dollars since earlier this year.
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Washington
James 'wreCoy
Treasury Department
McCoy
Report Accuses West Coast Lumbermen of Price Restraints
Washington, June 9. The Federal Trade Commission told Congress that production restrictions by the West Coast Lumbermen’s Association kept prices high. The report notes Canadian logs joined the effort in 1919 and that fir lumber prices jumped from 1919 to 1920, with some prices still near 1917 levels.
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Washington
West Coast Lumberman’s Association
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Pacific Northwest
Methodists Plan Three Day Evansville District Convention
The Evansville district of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene in Petersburg June 13 to 15. D D Ward of Baynsville is district superintendent and W C Patrick of Patoka is district president. Janice Jopling of this city is second vice president. Noted speakers include Rev B B Shake and Dr Don W Nichols with Dr H J Bassett delivering an illustrated Rome lecture. The Petersburg meeting is expected to draw strong attendance from Princeton and Gibson counties. The Petersburg gathering coincides with the state Sunday school convention in Lafayette where the first Petersburg church will be represented.
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Evansville
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Petersburg
John S. Ward
D.D
Baynsville
W. C. Patrick
Patoka
Janice Jopling
B. B. Shake
Don W. Nichols
Memorial Methodist Church
H. J. Bassett
Evansville College
Rome
Princeton
Gibson
Lafayette
July 12 Date Set for Primaries Here
At an adjourned city council meeting the date for the postponed primaries was set for Tuesday July 12. Incumbent Republican C A Shubatt and Democrats Charles Niesseler and Dr W P Abell have filed. more candidates may file under the re dated rules. A special meeting also discussed street and sewer system work.
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C. A. ‘Shubatt
Charles ‘Niesséler
W. P Abell
Ex National Head of G A R Dies at Kokomo Home
Orlando A Somers former commander in chief of the G A R and president of the Army of the Cumberland Society died at his Kokomo home after months of illness aged 78. Herman Bryant and David Ingle were in town from Oakland City on business Wednesday.
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G. A. RR
Kokomo
Ind
Orlando A. Somers
Herman ‘Bryant
David” “Ingle
Oakland
Lafayette Prepares for Three Day State Sunday School Convention
Lafayette Indiana hosts the annual state Sunday school convention June 14 to 16 with pageant master Prof. H Augustine Smith directing the pageant and music. Trinity Methodist anchors headquarters while divisional conferences meet at downtown churches and Purdue campus hosts evening vesper services.
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Lafayette
Ind
H. Augustine Smith
Trinity Methodist Church
Sixth
North Streets
Purdue’ University
Unsettled Weather Promises Thunder Showers
Unsettled weather is forecast for Thursday night into Friday with possible thunder showers. Residents should expect brief storms and plan outdoor activities accordingly.
Sunrise and sunset times shared for tomorrow
The report lists sunrise at 4 26 and sunset at 7 42 for the following day, noting early daylight and evening darkness periods.
Weather snapshot with temperatures and sky cues
Partly cloudy conditions with a 2 pm temperature of 87 degrees. Yesterday’s high was 76 and low 68, with today’s forecast noting another high around aa and a low near 62 while indicating clear periods.
Girl Scouts Enjoy Outing on Hall’s Hill
Thursday dawned clear as four Scout patrols hiked Hall’s Hill and camped out for a sunrise breakfast of ham eggs bacon toast oranges and milk. They practiced wig wag signaling and drill under Joe Vollmer to prepare for Fourth of July Rotarian events and summer activities.
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Tve-Thirty
Hall’s Hill
Joe Vollmer
Aged Manis Rushed Away in Boonville Mob Incident
June 9 report from Newburgh notes authorities rushed an elderly man, Matt Milis, 76, to Boonville amid mob violence after arrests. A hostile crowd assembled in Brew 812 Stainville area near the county, triggering fears of further unrest as sheriffs intervened.
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Manis
Boonville
Newburgh
Matt
Milis
Lowing
Matti
Stainbiville
Sher
Admiral Sims awaits Denby reply on anti Sinn Fein speech
The future of Admiral William Sims in the navy hinges on his reply to Secretary Denby’s inquiry about his London speech. Sims says no misquotation and notes Irish politicians in the United States may be trying to stir trouble. He awaits the cablegram and potential action from Denby or President Harding.
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Sims
Denby
United Press
Washington
William Sims
London
Harding
America
Admiral Sims
United States
Disavowal urged for Sims speech in London
Rear Admiral William S. Sims faces a demand to publicly disavow his alleged American jackass speech given in London as Secretary Denby and Illinois Senator McCormick push for accountability. Denby cables Sims expressing amazement at extracts and promising inquiry and possible discipline if the quotes are true. The episode prompts White House and Navy Department scrutiny of Irish supporters remarks and presidential briefing.
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Washington
William,.s. Sims
London
Denby
Sims
McCormick
Illinois
White House
Navy Department
United States
Department
Harding
Irs
Gable
Athen
Admiral
Legion to fly flags at half mast for Frederick Gilbrath
Indiana state posts ordered by Col L R Gignilliat to fly flags at half mast for thirty days in memory of Frederick W Gilbrath, national commander, who was killed in an automobile accident. The notice came from United Press dispatch in Indianapolis dated June 9.
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Indianapolis
L. R. Gignilliat
American Legion
Fredrick W. Gilbriath
National Legion Leader Killed in Indianapolis Car Crash
Fredrick W. Gilbriath Jr national commander of the American Legion was killed when his car ran over a 15 foot embankment in Indianapolis. Milton J Foreman national guard committeeman and Henry J Ryan region nationalization chair were injured. Ryan owned the car and faced a serious condition after the crash near 16th and Indiana streets en route to Union Station for a train to Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fredrick W. Gilbriath, Jr
American Legion
Milton J. Foreman
National Guard
Ili- Gis
Henry J. Ryan
Ryan
Gilbriath
Country Club
Union Station
Foreman
Chicago
16Th
Indiana
Death of Gilbrath Ends Rally Leader’s Flight From Scene
Eyewitnesses describe Ryan losing control after learning of Gilbrath’s death, with others restraining him. Gilbrath, elected commander of the legion at the Cleveland convention last September, was known as “The Fighting Colonel of the Fighting First.” He penetrated the German lines in action.
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Ryan
Gilbriath
Nat
Cleveland
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