Kansas Miners Strike Over Wage Award
Two thousand miners in Crawford and Cherokee counties Kansas walked out in protest of the coal commission wage award. United Mine Workers official Alexander Howatt said the strike was voluntary and not ordered by the union as hearings on wages continued in Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Kansas Coal
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Joplin and Pittsburgh Ralway Company
Bitienurgr
Alexander M. Howatt
United Mine Workers of America
Crawford
Cherokee Cunties
Wilson
Coal Commission
Howatt
Lewis Aims to Speed Up Miners Conference in Gotham
New York April 6 John L Lewiy international president of the United Mine Workers announced he had taken charge of the interests of the anthracite miners and would push negotiations for a new wage agreement. He and the sub committee reported progress and he was optimistic that no settlement will be reached. Employers opposed a uniform wage scale and will argue against the five day week and six hour day for all inside and outside workers.
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New York
John L. Lewiy International
United Mine Workers
Ile
Lowden Campaign Costs To Be Public If Other Candidates Do
Louis Emmerson secretary of state of Illinois and Lowden campaign manager met with Senator Borah to discuss making public a complete list of contributions and expenditures. Emmerson said he would present the full record if Borah’s office requested it, but other candidates did not join the effort, so no action was taken.
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Washington
Louis ZL. Mimmerson
Tlinois
Lowden
Senator Borah
Idaho
Emmerson
Borah
Head of Ass in Belgrade I8 Dead Report
Washington April 5 report states the death of President Pavlovitch of the provisional national assembly at Belgrade. The announcement came via cablegram to the Czecho Slovakian legation in Washington.
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Belgrade
Washington
Pavlovitch
Provisional National Assembly
Wadsworth Backs Senate Army Bill in Reform Plan
Senator Wadsworth defends the Senate military committee plan for a new federal army reorganization. He argues training 18 to 21 year olds reduces reliance on veterans and keeps costs under 64 million dollars, contrasting with higher estimates. The plan envisions a gradual decrease in a standing army and a two-tier system while avoiding compulsory service except in war.
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Wadsworth
Senate
Washington
United States
New York
Senate Military Committee
Answorth
General Staff
War Department
Paltner
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senator Wadsworth
Wilsons Socialism Condemned By G. O. P. State Meeting
PROVIDENCE April 6 The Republican state convention condemned the marked socialism of President Wilson and warned against nationalization of industries as suggested in his plan. Congressman Simon D. Bass of Ohio denounced Wilson for extending government activities and inviting socialists into government roles. Fess and other speakers assailed wasteful administration, urged budget cuts, and urged ratification of the peace treaty with reservations to safeguard American interests. The convention elected an unpledged ten-member delegation to the national convention and adopted a platform calling for ratification with reservations, a large merchant marine, reduced expenditures, a standing army with a citizen reserve, and equal suffrage.
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Providence
Wilson
Simon D. Bass
Ohio
Republican Party
Eaker
Washington
Fess
America
Women Pickets Face Federal Action Over Embassy Picketing
The U S government moved to stop British Embassy picketing by Irish republic movement sympathizers. District Attorney Laskey warned the women of potential federal charges for insulting a diplomatic representative. Police arrested two banner carriers but released them after warnings, while other incidents led to minor penalties.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Laskey
Matthew O'Brien
District of Columbia
Doyle
Mary Walker
Astoria
Long Island
Mollie Carroll
New York City
O’brien
Sophie Stanton
Hattie Larkin
Walker
Miss Carroll
James Walsh
Vice Conditions Inc New York Raided Over Liquor Policy
Police raided Peter's Restaurant on the upper west side arresting the proprietor and three employees and seizing a large quantity of liquor. Rev Straton had named five places as vice resorts where liquor was served freely and revelry occurred along Broadway. Federal agent James J. Shelvin said enforcement already knew conditions and sought more evidence. eight permits were revoked in ten days for non alcoholic beverage violations.
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New York
Upper West Side
J. R. Straton
Calvary Baptist Chrch
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
United States
Prohibition Enforcement
James J. Shelvin
Mr. Straton
Broadway
Mr. Shevlin
Dr. Straton
Democrats And G. O. P. Leaders Rally For Peace Plan Fight
Washington April 6 Republicans and Democrats in the House mobilize for a Thursday vote on a joint resolution ending the war with Germany. Telegrams were sent to absentees to return for Friday’s vote. Republicans predict Senate passage though Democrats expect a veto by the President. Chairman Kahn says if signed, U S troops in Germany could be withdrawn, with withdrawal orders resting with the President. Representative Igo warns of confusion without treaty provisions on property of German nationals. Caldwell says he will support the resolution.
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Washington
House
Germany
Senate
Kahn
Military Affairs Committee
Igo
Missouri
Draper
United States
Caldwell
Democrat
New York
Rail Men Strike Could End Soon In Chicago
A break in the insurgent switchmen strike in Chicago is forecast after hundreds of union switchmen returned to work and more were expected. Leaders say prompt handling of stockyard shipments and idle locomotives may resume, while arbitrate talks face railroad opposition. wage demands include 1.00 for foremen, 0.95 for yard helpers, 5.00 daily for switch tenders, 0.95 for helpers, with overtime.
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Chicago
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Chicago Junction Railroad
American Railway Express Company
Cleveland
New York Central
Nickel Plate
Ohio
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Grunau
Whitney
Brotherhood of Trainmen
St Louis Burglars Loot St Regis Cellar
Burglars forced open a metal lined oak basement door at the St Regis Apartment House and stole 20 cases of Pommery champagne 60 cases of gin 40 cases of whisky and five cases of Weathis Vermont owned by Clifton P Scudder president of Samuel Cupples Envelope Co and Scudder Motor Truck Co and vice president of Wesco Supply Co.
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ST. Louis
St. Regis
Lindell Boulevard
Weanthis Vermont
Clifton P. Scudder
S. Regis
Scudder
Samuel Cupples Envelope Co
Scudder Motor Truck Co
Wesco Supply Co
Quiet Dublin marks Easter anniversary amid races
Dublin April 5 reports say the fourth anniversary of the 1916 rebellion passed quietly to noon as streets were sparse with many at the Irish Grand National races. Across the country reports of police barricade burnings and other outrages continued, though officials expect no armed actions.
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Dublin
Associated Press
French Troops Move Toward Occupation of Frankfort
By Associated Press filed from Mayence on April 5 reports French forces marching toward Frankfort to occupy the city, with detachments already beginning the move early tomorrow morning.
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Frankfort
Associated Press
Mayence
France Explains Ruhr Attitude
PARIS an April 5 The French government defines its stance on the German crisis in a note. It states no hostile designs toward Germany while noting Berlin yielded to militarist pressure and violated Versailles. It argues German disarmament failed, cites Kapp and Red Ruhr incursions, and says military measures are necessary to enforce the treaty and deter further danger.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Ruhr
Coblenz
Kapp
France
Reichswehr Advances into Ruhr Region Quells Reds
The Reichswehr advances in the Ruhr region occupying Oberhausen Dortmund and Suedenscheid with only scattered communist resistance. Horst on the Emscher is captured and Essen is expected to be reached tonight. Paris reports German peace talks amid fears of renewed red resistance. Berlin notes 20 soldiers killed in the Duisburg Dortmund Sassen triangle and expects a two week path to restored order.
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Dusseldorf
Reichswehr
Ruhr
Oberhausen
Dortmund
Suedenscheid
Essen
Horst
Emscher
Alten
Reichsweher
Duisburg
Milheim
Paris
Goephert
German Peace Commission
Millerand
N. Millerand
Nollet
Berlin
M. Millerand
Sassen
Hoover Club of Massachusetts Chooses Pratt Chairman
Boston April 5 organization of the Hoover Republican Club of Massachusetts was completed today with George Dwight Pratt of Springfield named chairman. He succeeds the interim leader and will steer activities for the party in the state during the early 1930s.
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Boston
Hoover Republican Club of
Massachusetts
George Dwight Pratt
Springfield
Johnson Leads In Michigan Republican Primary Returns
Detroit dispatches report U S Senator Wiram W Johnson leading the Republican presidential preference primary as partial returns from over half of Michigan counties show him ahead of General Leonard Wood. Wayne County results favor Johnson two to one, while Wood trails in early rural districts. A separate city bond measure to fund a municipally owned street railway system passed with 66 628 yes votes to 29 586 no in two thirds of precincts.
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Detroit
United States
Wiram W. Johnson
Leonard Wood
Johnson
Wood
Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Illinois
Hoover
Edwards
New Jersey
Palmer
Genessee County
Wayne County
Saginaw County
Upper Peninsula
Fred M. Warner
Republican National
Taitteeman
Wayne
Japanese Envoy Slain in Russia Reported by U S
San Francisco April 6 Japanese Vice Consul Ishida is killed by Bolsheviks at Nikolaevsk Eastern Siberia per New World cable advices. Russians seek peace. Japan to send Yagoro Miura to Russia to investigate. Dispatches cite fighting near Nikolaevsk with Russians reportedly suffering heavy casualties and the consulate reportedly destroyed.
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Russia
U. S
San Francisco
Calif
Ishida
Nikolaevsk
Sibera
The
New World
Yagoro Miura
Pans
Switzerland
Tlonolulu
Vladhovostok
Amur
Siberia
Vliadivostok
Tokio
British Exchange Rally Surprises On Money Market
New York April 6. A sharp rally of nearly eight cents in British exchange led Monday's international market. The rise followed talk of Franco German tensions but was cushioned by word of extra gold imports. Demand bills on London peaked near $4.06 3-4, with cables at $4.08, slipping to $4.01 3-4 and $4.02 1-4 after the close. London rates finished about ten cents above last week's high and near 90 cents above February 4’s low. French Italian and other European remittances remained steady while trading in other currencies was largely normal.
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New York
London
Two Dead After Bank Robbery in St Louis
Frederick C. Smith, a 40 year old electrician, robbed the Easton-Taylor Trust Company of 20000 in St Louis. A 30 minute gun battle with police ended with Smith killed and officer Terrence McFarland dead. Police report the bandit fired from the theater orchestra pit and wounded three officers. Local bank president John R. Lanigan says the bandit fired upon entry. money found on his person. Mrs Minnie Smith says her husband suffered past brain congestion and may have been mentally unbalanced.
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ST. Louis
Easton-Taylor Trust Company
Itty
Louis F. Schneider
Terrence McFarland
Claude Adams
William McHenry
Michael [Lagin
John R. Lanigan
Frederick C. Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Minnie Smith
Stutz Case Deadlock Persists After Exchange Move
New York April 6 The Stutz motor case kept in deadlock after the stock exchange suspended dealings in the issue last week. The law committee and governors confirmed shorts were absolved from meeting contracts expiring Monday as Stutz sold its ex dividend of one fifth of a share. Reports say settlement talks are ongoing though no statements were issued. Brokers note a wide gap between bid and asked prices with no definite quotations for Stutz shares.
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New York
Stutz
Stock Exchange
Law Committee of 1
Shorts
Escaped Chester Hospital Convicts Still At Large
Eight of fifteen convicts escaped from the Chester state hospital for the criminally insane remain at large as an armed posse searches the Mississippi bottoms south of Chester. Though regarded as highly dangerous, no violence has been reported. the escape followed overpowering night keeper Edward Burton.
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Chester
Chester State Hospital
Mississippi
Here
Edward Burton
Night Heeper
Suffrage Leaders Claim Lawmakers Turn Tide in Delaware
Dover Del April 6 suffrage leaders say several lower house members who voted against ratification of the federal suffrage amendment returned for the third week of the extra session with a change of heart. They claim sentiment in lower Delaware, a strong anti suffragist area, is swinging toward enforcement for women.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
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Gotham
Lowdon
G. O. P. State Meeting
Uncle Sam
Vice Conditions Inc
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