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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
At a strip mine in Illinois, a violent clash between union men and nonunion workers left many dead or missing. Four workers captured at the camp were later reported killed or missing, with bodies found in woods and trees, and a continuing manhunt reported as authorities tally the dead.
Police identified the station robbers as Whedon and Harvey after a May day hold up at the Modesto Southern Pacific jetway station. Whedon leaped the counter and demanded $400 from the agent while Harvey assisted. A hesitant wallet drop by BL Radelitte helped verify the suspects before further actions in Fresno tomorrow.
Z Nakagawa files trespass suit seeking 100000 damages against prohibition officer E GC Crabb and Maui county officers for raid on June 15 without a warrant. He alleges seizure of liquor, assault and two day imprisonment until he paid 100 for release.
On the University of California Berkeley campus a fire at Hettrat hall released dangerous germs from broken containers. Goats, rats, rabbits, and guinea pigs were inoculated and scattered by the floodwaters. authorities rush to corral the animals while a professor downplays imminent harm.
Reports from Amoy say ten thousand troops loyal to Sun Yat-sen threaten Canton as Sun’s wife is reported missing. Chen Chiung ming, aligned with the Peking government, holds rail hubs while Sun Yat-sen is in exile. Casualties figure around two hundred as fighting escalates. a U S destroyer and consul react to artillery exchanges.
Rep Tinkham Republican of Massachusetts charges the eighteenth amendment was bought with alleged influence by Wayne Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League. He cites reports of up to 150 million dollars spent before adoption and says justice has not yet acted on the evidence.
Nashville Banner tutor and renowned editorial writer Rich ad H. Yancey, 69, died at home at 1:40 am from heart trouble following influenza four months earlier. Yancey had edited the Evening Banner since 1891 and was held as one of the strongest editorial writers in the South. His last note to the paper spoke of his health and recalled a photograph from a Lele shoot.
CINCINNATI June 22 The canyons of the strike vote cast by six railroad shop craft unions will begin at Chicago Saturday according to B M Howell president of the railroad employees department of the American Federation of Labor in an announcement here today
Detectives from Boston plan to extradite Stewart for bigamy grand larceny and conspiracy. Read of multiple alleged marriages across the country with his fourth wife Norma Ehrenseller and accomplice Mrs. Ethel Turner. The suspect is said to have used a check endorsement to obtain 1200 dollars and faced several desertions as details unfold.
The Southern Pacific Company reports five months ending May net railroad operating revenue of 12 073 825 up 21 869 420 from 1921. Total five month railroad net income reached 31 024 017, up 2 005 88 over last year. May revenue rose to 5 415 124, up 2 106 940 from May 1921, while May income was 5 606 080, up 1 593 389.
Senator Glass of Virginia and Senator Heflin of Alabama clashed in the Senate after a claim by Heflin that a statement by Glass was false. The exchange prompted the presiding officer to call them to order and have them return to their seats.
Charles C. Moore, president of the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915, announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the U S Senate. Incumbent Hiram Johnson is also expected to seek the nomination.
In Dallas Texas in June 1932 President Harding faced a question about whether Secretary of War Weeks aligns with administration policy after Weeks criticized the Volstead act in remarks at the Pennsylvania Military College. A telegram from Rev Atticus Webb superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Texas pressed the issue.
London June 22 The government was defeated in a financial amendment on the national health insurance in grand committee of the House of Commons. The committee adjourned to allow the government to consider the passage. Earlier the Lords defeated the Palestine mandate question. The amendment carried 20 to 14, a setback viewed as politically minor and unlikely to alter government policy.
San Diego Mayor John L. Bacon testified before the US Bureau of Reclamation on Colorado River flood control for the Imperial Valley. He warned of a potential flood that could inundate the valley for a century and urged prompt congressional action to build a Boulder Canyon reservoir. He said Mexico contributed nothing to levee costs and noted U.S. payments favor Mexico. He mentioned Las Vegas hydroelectric plans and benefits to Southern California municipalities if federal funding is used for irrigation and power projects.
OCR fragment shows scattered team names and players such as Chicago and Boston with partial lines like Coveleskie, Lindsey, O'Neill, Leverett, Schalk, Heyt, Murray, Hottman, Rus ort, St Louis, Detroit and Pruett. Lacks coherent narrative or complete scores, but indicates a league box style recap.
By the Associated Press report from Belfast notes a feared wave of reprisals after a tragedy. Sinn Fein is blamed by some as Ulster mourns the attack on Sir James Craig, premier of Ulster, with Field Marshal Wilson a popular figure. The Ulster Parliament adjourned in mourning. Craig vows the event reveals a wide conspiracy against Ulster fighters, urging resolve for empire. Later, Louth and Donegal trains are halted by rebels who raise a republican flag and threaten to shoot interference.
Cork authorities announce the North, West and South Cork elections invalid after vote tampering concerns arise during counting. Labor candidates expected to win several seats, with treaty supporters and panel contenders holding numerous seats across 118 publicized results.
London reports Manchester Field Marshal Henry Hughes Wilson was shot outside his Exton Square home. Two assailants fled as a third fired three shots, killing him. Police and suspects were reported in custody. reaction divided over Irish questions and Ulster politics.
New York June 22 The committee on business conduct of the New York Stock Exchange closed its final investigation into sensational movements of Mexican petroleum shares. Members called for a repercussion on the floor of the exchange amid rumors of serious stock exchange stress as the market surged to unprecedented levels.
The Amaricatt Federation of Labor convention adopted a plan crafted by a special policy committee. It centers on four proposed constitutional amendments, repeal of the Sherman anti trust law, and other regulations to curb courts over labor adverse decisions. The program was accepted without change in Cincinnati on June 13.
A committee of 50 major philanthropic welfare labor organizations was named today in New York at a conference with Will Hays to form a national board. The group aims to present a program to improve American movies and was selected to represent leading civic and industry interests.
Washington June 23 President Harding told a Philippine parliamentary mission that the United States is not yet ready to grant independence. He said the policy would follow McKinley era precedent, freeing Filipinos only with consent and mutual benefit, while affirming pride in Philippine achievements.
Secretary of War Weeks expresses support for modifying the dry law in a June interview. He cites the need to allow beer and wine under certain conditions and indicates Congress should consider reassignment of policy amid mixed Senate views.
A new gas well exploded in Eldorado, injuring workers and wrecking machinery. Operators estimate the output at about 150,000,000 cubic feet daily, suggesting it may be one of the largest wells in operation. The blast halted drilling as officials investigated the cause.
Lenin is given leave from duties as Premier until autumn due to illness. The Russian council of commissioners names Teevurupa as acting in his stead. Also reports Frank Maka, Sacramento grower broker, acquitted of embezzling $34,000 from the Sacramento Valley fig growers association after returning from Japan.
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