Edison Company Seeks 2.5 Million HP Colorado River Project
The Southern California Edison Co applied to develop hydroelectric energy from the Colorado River with an ultimate cost between 625 and 800 million dollars, aiming to supply Arizona New Mexico Utah Nevada California parts of Colorado Texas and Wyoming. Major investment expected in Arizona with two and a half million horsepower planned, pending transmission line scope and labor costs. John M. Miller of Los Angeles is named president of the Edison company.
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Southern California Edison Company
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Glen Canyon
Diamond Creek
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Utah
Nevada
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Edison
John
Miller
Los Angeles
the
Argentine Strike Not Yet General
June reports from Buenos Aires say a communist led strike in Argentina has not become general. Public services mostly operate, port work continues with non union labor, and the maritime strike disrupts vessels of the Navigation Company. Some factories and bakeries closed but few employ over 200 workers. Authorities credited with restraining spread and suppressing demonstrations.
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BUENOS AIRES
Argentina
British Back Greeks Pressures Turks Over Prisoners
The Supreme Council sent a message to the Turkish Nationalist government in Angora asking release of British prisoners held by Nationalists. It warns of British plans to blockade Anatolian ports and assume command of the eleventh Greek division at Ismid to aid the Greeks. It is believed the request comes too late as the British are seen as effectively at war with the Nationalists.
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Angola
Anatolian
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Stone to Receive Salary of $25,000
Cleveland June 2 Warren Stone was named grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and president of its cooperative bank building and pension associations. His annual pay rises to 25000 from 31500, placing him among the nation’s top paid labor executives.
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Michigan Senate backs federal action to end lynching
The Michigan senate yesterday adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass laws that will be effective in stopping lynching and the practice of violence. Introduced by Senator Jobin W. Smith of Detroit. In the House a state income tax resolution passed sixty nine to twenty eight.
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congress
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Detroit
Copper and Lead Ore Rates Cut by Southern Pacific
June 2 report says a $3.50 per ton rate cut on copper and lead ores from Arizona and New Mexico to New York and New Jersey centers will take effect July 15. Copper bullion copper matte blister copper lead bullion speils move via Southern Pacific to Galveston then Atlantic steamship lines. new rate set at $16.50 per ton, down from $20.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Arizona
New Mexico
New York
New Jersey
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Galveston
Southern Pacific Atlantic steamship lines
French Tanks Repel German Attack Near Leuthen
French garrison at Leuthen in southeastern Silesia repelled a German assault supported by three thousand combatants. Tanks were used to assault buildings, fires and casualties reported on both sides as Polish insurgents aided the defense.
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Associated Press
Leuthen
Silesia
Heathen
Reuben
Whattowitz
Kattowittzy
Gross-Strehlitz
Oder river
Nott Wife Pleads to Second Degree Murder in Bridgeport
Ethel Hutchins Nott, on trial for the murder of her husband George B. Nott, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree. Judge Maltbie sentenced her to life imprisonment after the state introduced letters said to be written by Mrs. Nott to Elwood B. Wade. The letters were allegedly written while both were jailed awaiting trial.
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BRIDGEPORT
Conn
Ethel Hutchins Nott
George B. Nott
Bulby
Maltbie
Mrs. Nott
Elwood B. Wade
Nott
Steamship lines cut tariffs to England reports say
San Francisco June 2 an announcement shows ocean freight rates on dried fruit canned goods beans rice and taflow from American Pacific coast ports to England reduced by about twenty percent effective immediately Blue Funnel Isthmus four and United American lines cited by F A Hooper local steamship official Reductions accepted in Elizalith New Jersey June 2 three locals of journeymen plumbers agree to a reduction of one dollar a day starting June 6 earning eight dollars per day for eight hours
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England
F. A. Hooper
Blue Funnel
Isthmus
United American
Hooper
ELIZALITH
N. J
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Charged Crooked Elections Roil Philippines Political Fight
Manila reports say fraud allegations in insular elections are in papers reviewed by Harding's commission led by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and W. Cameron Forbes. They will visit Luzon provinces, hear private and public views, and refer complaints to relevant bureaus for action. The group plans to meet provincial capitals and may travel to China in September.
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P.L
CBy
Associated Press
Harding
Leonard Wood
W. Cameron Forbes
Philippines
Luzon
Democrata party
Nationalistaortion
hous
Maila
parsons
China
Tulsa race disturbances prompt 13 arrests and martial law
Thirteen white men were arrested by national guardsmen in the ceuro quarter and jailed for investigation. Deaths and nearly 100 killed or wounded were reported in Tuesday night and Wednesday morning violence as militia and authorities imposed martial law to restore order. Stores reopened at coin today as officials sought responsibility through a military commission.
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TULSA
Okla
ceuro
Arbitration Arranged Over Guano Claims by Landreau
Washington reports the United States and Peru have agreed to settle the Landreau guano dispute by arbitration. Each side will appoint an arbitrator and the two will name a third from Europe. The case concerns Landreau's claims tied to working guano deposits in Peru half a century ago under a no share contract.
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WASHINGTON
Landreau
Beruoa
J.C. Landreau
state department
Commission fixes tax valuation in Nevada power cases
The Nevada tax commission set valuations for Bell Telephone Western Union and others after basing its decision on Judge Farrington and circuit court rulings. Bell Telephone valuation rose to 1 004 043 while Western Union reached 1 083 050, reflecting new miles and incorporations of related lines. The action covers Golconda Telephone Utah Nevada and Nevada Consolidated as affected entities.
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CARSON Gazette
Golconda Telephone Company
Utah
Nevada Company
Nevada Consolidated Company
Bell Company
Western Union
Tom nd
Children witnesses at Lad's murder trial in Knox
In Knox Indiana on June 2 Alfred Burkett nine testifies for his brother Cecil eleven in a murder trial over Bennie Slavin seven. Cecil claims accidental discharge after hearing a shot. Prosecutor seeks the death penalty as child witnesses, mostly around ten, answer truthfully and withstand cross examination.
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KNOX
Ind
Alfred Burkett
Cecil
Bennie Slavin
Alfred
James Dilts
100 COMSTOCK MEN LEAVE MINES IN VIRGINIA CITY DISTRICT
Virginia City June 2 report shows 60 percent of crews remaining at three shivtis with many miners quitting over new wage cuts. About 1020 men have left the Geiger grade to Reno or by train. families staying at work. Union officials monitor Gould Bill district conditions as the strike affects Gold Hill operations.
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Geld Hill
Reno
Noo
Asher, Bordsen
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
Gold -Hill
Gould Bill
Atlantic Fleet May See Europe This Summer
The navy department considers sending the Atlantic fleet to European waters this summer. Admiral H B Wilson submits a plan for two Le Havre or similar French port visits in August, with twelve days at sea for maneuvers and a return to New York on September 3.
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navy department
department
H. B. Wilson
New Yoast
France
Great Britain
New York
Scandal in Air Mail Service Revealed at Field
Washington June 2 investigation into air mail conditions shows considerable incompetency at Checkerboard flying field with drunkenness and disgraceful conduct on and off the field. The Post Office Department announced last night that officers there have been removed and there is no believed need for further sweeping disciplinary action at Chicago.
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WASHINGTON
air uail
Checkerboard flying
post office department
Chicago
Denby Urges Midshipmen: Be Officers Not Snobs
Secretary Denby addresses graduating midshipmen at Annapolis stressing that officers must blend professional skill with respect for enlisted sailors. He warns against vanity of rank, urges uniform pride, and calls for lives of self denial and devotion to duty linked to honor and national service.
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naval academy
Denby
marine corps
navy
Seuntry
South American plan to expropriate packing houses
A South American committee proposes expropriation and joint state control of major packing houses in Uruguay Argentina and Paraguay. The plan envisions foreign loans to cover over 100 million dollars, with a four nation directorate to regulate marketing and prices abroad and within each country.
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MONTAVIDISO
Uruguay
nd Para
House to gut Senate on navy appropriation fight
Washington reports that the House plans to strike nearly all of the eight million dollars the Senate added to the naval appropriation bill. Representative Kelley, Michigan Republican, said the House conferees would accept some Senate additions for new Navy aircraft but otherwise reject the Senate amendments.
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SENATE
NAVY
WASHINGTON
Kelle Republican
Michigan
Harmony theme of Geddes at Virginia centennial
In Charlottesville on June 15 Sir Auckland Geddes urged English speaking peoples to unite under leaders to end war forever. He called for lasting peace as a national necessity and urged cooperation to prevent future devastation, arguing ignorance and suspicion block progress.
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Auckianal Geddes
Indor
tediny
University
Virginia
Sir Auckland
Japan and United States Near Cable Control Accord
The Hochi Shimbun reports Japan plans to propose joint control of a transPacific cable with the United States. It says Tokyo would retain mandate over the line and views the arrangement as de facto internationalization.
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Hochi Shimbun
Janun hi
Japan
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Ex-Service Man Sues Over Cancelled War Insurance Policy
Jensen, a former service member, sues to compel reinstatement of a War Risk policy canceled after his death. Filed in federal court, the action on behalf of his mother Mrs. Gunhilde Jensen aims to affect hundreds of policies nationwide in a test case that could shape government insurance practices.
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Palicy
tyrus
Jensen
tod ho Dean
chainman
has
Ranier-Nodde post
Gunhilde Jensen
Gus Jnsen
United States
Dean
Record Fish Catch in Alaskan Waters
Officials of the Fishing Vessel Owner's Association announced a record month with 139 catches brought into Senithe. The schooner Li Moma led with 40,000 pounds taken off Goose Island in Hecate Strait, as crews reported fishing from five to nine and seven to eight.
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ancunyer Island
Hecate
reece
ted
Senithe
Goose
Hecate strait
Tornado Rips Through Akron Area Wrecks Farm
A tornado struck northern Washington county near Akron Colorado on June 2 injuring at least one person seriously. Farm buildings were demolished, hundreds of livestock perished, fences destroyed, and crops damaged. Ray Culbertson farm suffered near two miles of wind and hail impact with Culbertson’s elder daughter knocked unconscious while a small dog survived after being carried two miles. It is the county’s first recorded tornado.
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AKRON
Colo
Washington county
Ray Culbertson
Culbertson
Boyle appoints Bartlett Reno judge amid opposition row
Gov. Boyle announces George A. Bartlett named to the second judicial district to succeed E. F. Lunsford. Bartlett, a Democrat, was the Reno favorite and had previously filled the seat. The appointment follows a tense clash with Washoe County lawyers over Mooney’s candidacy and a flare of acrimony between the governor and the local bar.
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George A. Bartlett
Boyle
second judicial district court
E. F. Lunsford
Bartlett
Mooney
Bartlet
Emme
L. Boyle
Washoe County Bar Association
Liomer Mooney
Gagetty seteray
Naren Boyle
Cov. Boyle
Washoe county
bar association
governors party
Nevada
nmbers
L. Frank di. Nurcruss
George Brown
A. BE. Cheney
Cole L. Huargoud
John s. Orr
Leroy N. French
Mooes
Start on California starts attack on California starts attack on California
June 2 report notes a bill by Senator Kel Toxy to empower the President to uphold treaty rights of aliens through federal force. It would allow use of the army or marines and marshals to enforce court rulings and empower the attorney general to defend civil or criminal actions against aliens in federal courts. The measure references cases like California’s anti alien law and aims to act where state laws are challenged.
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WASIINGTON
United States
Kel Toxy
Republican
Minnesota
foreign relations committee
California
City Laborers Strike Over Wage Cuts in Great Falls
Great Falls June boulevard workers including twenty garbage handlers twenty teamsters and sprinklers struck after the city council reduced pay. The Federal Labor Union formed a committee to seek compromise or propose a fifty cent cut instead of the planned one dollar reduction for common laborers.
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