Gompers Speech Opens Labor Convention in Denver
At the American Federation of Labor forty first annual convention in Denver June 13 former Representative Edward Keating of Colorado argued Bourbonism danger to the United States not Bolshevism. May or Dewey C. Bailey and Gov Liver E Shoup welcomed delegates as James Bulger gave Colorado labor federation greetings. Gompers appealed for a closer alliance among labor groups.
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Denver
United States
Edward Keating
Colorado
American Federation of Lavor
America
Keating
Dewey C. Bailey
liver E. Shoup
James ©. Bulger
Hankow Looters Killed in Train Ambush Tragedy
Reports from Hankow say a train carrying soldiers who looted Wuchang was sidetracked at Siaokan near Tan kow on the Yangtze. Local troops opened fire with machine guns, killing and wounding upwards of three hundred. Survivors were pursued and shot. loot was recovered.
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Associated Preas
Ffankow
Wuchang
Yangtse-Kiang
Tankow
Siaokan
Sims Homeward Delayed. Won’t Start Until Wednesday
London dispatch reports Admiral William Sims will sail home Wednesday after delaying to respond to a cable from Secretary of the Navy Denby regarding his leave and statements on Anglo American relations. He had not received Denby’s cancellation order and was busy with social engagements. The Yorkshire Post notes sympathy for Sims amid debate over his remarks on Irish American ties.
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LONDON
Associated Press
William
Sims
LEEDS
f&ngland
The
Yorkshire Post
Admiral Sims
frien
Bra
United States
Gardner’s Escape Told by Victims in Rail Car Hold Up
San Francisco report details Roy Gardner and N. H. Pyron’s jailbreak aboard a Castle Rock bound train. Gardner overpowered guards, freed Pyron, and handcuffed the officers after disarming Rinckle and Mulhall. They escaped through a window with $80 and $120 stolen, Gardner later showing where the gun was concealed on his person.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Roy Gardner
maf
N. H. Pyron
Castle Rock
Wash
United States
Thomas F. Mulhall
W. Rinckle
Gardner
Mulhall
Pyron
Riuckle
Garnden
Fle
Oregon
Rinckle
Frinckle
Grain Growers Agree Big Merger United States Grain Growers
A merger agreement announced in Chicago ties the Coast United States Grain Growers chapter via Northwest Wheat Growers Association. The pact requires Pacific Northwest members to pay 310 by-laws dues, possibly in installments, to join the U S Grain Growers. Northwest contracts promise 50 million bushels handled. Krassin to visit Canada and United States to discuss trade, no political aims.
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CHICAGO
United States Grain Growers, Inc
George (. Jewett
Spokane
Wash
Northwest Wheat Growers’ Association
Coast organization
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
U. S
U. S. Grain Growers, Inc
H. Gustafson
Lincoln
Neb
Pacific Northwest
ous
Ex-President Gomez of Cuba Dies in New York
General Jose M. Gomez former President of Cuba died at the Hotel Plaza at 1 45 PM after a period of pneumonia. A physician consultation was held as his condition worsened. Family members were at his bedside when he passed away.
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NEW YORK
Jose M. Gomez
Cuba
Senator Harlson seeks Harding guidance on Harvey discipline
Washington June 13 Senator Harrison Democrat Mississippi introduced a resolution asking President Harding to explain if there is justification for reprimand or recall of Ambassador George W Harvey for his May 18 1921 Pilgrim speech and similarly for Admiral William S Sims for his June 7 1921 remarks.
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WASHINGTON
Harrison
Mississippi
Harding
senate
George W. Harvey
Pilfsim
William S. Skns
Riots in Simla linked to ancient human sacrifice
Government report cites Charays village Sirehi in Rajputana agency as cause of riot. Seven people died and ten were wounded after Charays resisted revenue demands and reportedly burned an old woman alive in vengeance. Sepoys intervened as a rescue attempt sparked a clash with knives and guns. Lead price cut by American Smelting and Refining to 4.46 cents a pound.
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SIMLA
India
Sirehi
Rajputtana
NEW YORK
American Smelting and Refining Company
Proves Hughes enjoyed novels in college days
Providence June 3 Librarian H L Koopman Brown University presents a Brown library exhibit showing the book Hughes read in college along with his humorous college writings. The record notes Hughes borrowed 105 books for voluntary reading, none scientific, featuring novels by Dickens Scott and Thackeray and a 1879 Brunonian article on mental discipline.
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PROVIDENCE
BRLL
Hughes
H. L. Koopman
John Hay Library
Brown university
university library
Dickens
Scott
Thackery
Brunonian
Shipping Board Hires Workers After Strike
Baltimore June 13 Acting on orders from their international officers the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association called off their strike and applied for work today Twenty five of the men were hired by representatives of the United States Shipping Board Announcement of the abandonment of the strike was made by a union official
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BALTIMORE
Washington
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
United States Shipping Board
Ainial
Translucent screen to show films in daylight in Kentucky
Dr John T Tigert US Education Commissioner announced a new policy promoting visual education through motion pictures. He demonstrated a “translucent” Edison screen allowing daytime viewing without darkening rooms, part of a broader fight against communism and related ideologies. The remarks place Lexington, Kentucky, on June 13 with involvement from Edison and collaborators.
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LEXINGTON
John T. Tigert
United States
bureau
World's Rotarians Are Greeted in Edinburgh
The International Association of Rotary Clubs opened its twelfth annual convention in Edinburgh Scotland with US and Canada providing about 1500 of the 2500 delegates. A pageant featured flags of 25 nations and national hymns as Lord Provost welcomed attendees. President Estes Snedecor of Portland announced the movement's 70,000 members and international scope. Delegates from Rotary clubs across the US numbered over 490 and more than 900 clubs were represented. A Reno delegate News Brewster Adams was reported arriving in Scotland, with further cables confirming arrival of delegates in Glasgow and connections to New York Rotary. The session runs through Friday with main meetings at Naher Hall.
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EDINBURG
Scotland
Associated Press
United States
Canada
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Shear Hall
Estes Snedecer
Portland
Ore
international association
association of nations
Ruttry clubs
Snedecor
Naher hall
Rotary
Reno
Rew
Brewster Adams
Edinburgh
Adams
Rotary Club
Glascow
New York
Four Die in Belfast Violence as Gunfire Rocks York Street
Four people are killed in Belfast during renewed disturbances in York Street and Kirin Road. Police and civilians die in crossfire as military armored cars fire on combatants using windows and skylights as firing avenues. An American navy pensioner Thomas Rush is reported shot dead near Lisburn. Two former soldiers are killed in Dublin by unidentified attackers.
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BELFAST
Ireland
Asszo
Belfi
York street
K mir road
Sturdy
Church of the Holy Redeemer
LONDON
As Press
London Press Association
Dublin
toda
Thomas Rush
Ameriun navy
Lisucul
Castlereagh
crown
Gary II Address Defends Capital and Open Shop
Gary I I Address at Syracuse University commencement defended capital as essential to progress and prosperity. He warned against socialism and urged America to preserve the rights of both capital and labor, insisting the nation offer equal opportunity and not impede either side.
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GARY II
SYRACUSE
N.Y
I. HE. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Syracuse University studin
Russia
America
Toll Exemption For U S Ships In Canal Bill Debate
Washington June 13 Senate inter oceanic committee reports favorably a bill to exempt American coastwise shipping from Panama Canal tolls. Senator Walsh leads the panel with unanimous vote. Borah explains hearings were deemed unnecessary after eight years, aiming for easier passage of coastwise only measure amid earlier Hay Pauncefote treaty concessions.
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WASHINGTON
senate inter-oceanic
Walsh
Moncanals
tana
Borah
Memorial for U S Heroes at Hoboken
Memorial services were held yesterday for 1526 American soldiers whose bodies were returned last week aboard the transport Cambria at Hoboken. The ceremony paid tribute to the fallen in a somber observance.
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U. S. HEROES
HOBOKEN
transport Cambria
Floods menace Mexican lands at Lower California ports
Levees between the Colorado river and Imperial irrigation districts hold but are saturated as rising flood waters threaten possible breaching. Officials say no immediate danger to life but hundreds of thousands of dollars in property are at risk across El Centro and surrounding areas.
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EL CENTRO
Cal
California
Colorado river
Iniper
Debate on Porter Peace Measure in House
Washington June 13 Debated peace measure to terminate the war with Germany and Austria resumed in the House under a rule for a final vote at 4 30 oclock More than fifty members had speaking time Adoption was a substitute for the Knox senate resolution declaring war Republicans claimed solid party support and many Democratic votes for it.
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WASHINGTON
Germany
Austria
house
Knox senate
Morgan Aids Livestock Loan Pool Plan
Washington officials said P Morgan and other eastern financiers will raise 25 million dollars as half of a pool to finance loans to the livestock industry. The remaining 25 million is to be raised by Western banks.
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WASHINGTON
P. Morgan
Treasu
Pueblo appeals for general aid and flood relief
Pueblo in June reports a nationwide appeal for funds to aid flood victims. Gov Shoup and city leaders urge U S Chamber of Commerce donations to meet a minimum 5000000 target for relief and rehabilitation. More than 1500 families, about 7000 people, lost everything as flood damage ranges 15 to 25 million dollars. Sugar prices fall to six cents a pound as refiners cite weak raw sugar markets.
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PUEBLO
Associated Press
Appeas
United States Chamber of Commerce
Gov. Shoup
James L. Tavern
G. I. 1. Gann
Pueblo Commercial Club
WF. Keating
American Red Cross
W. Frank Versons
American Red Crons
Washington
Joel
the
Red Cross
Red Cross conany
Third Victim of Lightning Dies in Salt Lake Horror
Salt Lake City June 13 John M Dillon thirty two an employee of the Utah Oil and Refining Company died today following a fire caused by lightning Saturday night. He was the third known victim of a disaster that left forty five injured in local hospitals, four in critical condition. Bones found among wreckage were declared by doctors to be human remains. The company cooperates with police in checking lists of city firemen employees and volunteer workers to announce the missing.
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SALT LAKE CITY
John M. Dillon
Utah Oil and Refining Company
Dillonia
Midwife Jailed Tells of Piano Used to Mask Murder Plot
Cleveland June 13 Four women linked to a murder case describe the plan to kill Danielle Wie and steal an insurance payout. A pianist nearby was said to drown footsteps while two attackers staged the scene, with $500 paid to a key witness. The accounts name several suspects and outline alleged arrangements for the crime.
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CLEVELAND
tre maater
Danielle Wie
wood Lyn
HBO
Erminia Colavite
bok
reed
therine Kaher
MMI
Mary Bilekel
Bouse
filo
Sandusky
Raber
Kuber
Colavito
Marian McArdie
Marian
Miran
Uwenunerder
ney pers
Court Martial for Civilians in Haiti
Washington June 13. Secretary Denby authorized to bring civilians in Haiti before pro vost courts martial in certain cases. Col John dy RH, commanding American marines in Haiti, said the action followed Haiti civil courts failing to convict persons spreading revolutionary propaganda and libelous statements about the Haitian president and officials. Marines stated it was needed to head off looming sporadic rebellions stirred by propaganda.
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WASHINGTON
Haiti
Denby hto
John dy
Marine corps
Safety assurances on steamer Hico after fire
Washington June 13 Messages from the Shipping Board tanker Hico report that a fire in the boiler room was extinguished while en route from Norfolk to Jacksonville. Navy department received the dispatches confirming the steamer’s safety. Washington June 18 Senate confirms Scott C. Bone as Alaska governor after his former tenure as publisher of Washington and Seattle newspapers.
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WASHINGTON
shipping board
Hico
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Fla
navy department
navy
SCOTT BONE
Scott C. Bone
Washington and
Seattle newpapers
Alaska
senate
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Yorkshire Paper
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SALT LAKE
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