Labor Split Threatens State Federation in Labor Politics
Washington July 2. Officers of the State Federation of Labor were slated to speak at 2 PM as the caucus named William Short and L W Buck to lead the secretarial post. Dirkes of Spokane entered as Buck’s opponent amid party turmoil over a Workers Non Partisan alliance withdrawal and threats of secession by Spokane and Clarke counties. The Non Partisan league plans to continue despite a blacklist, while railway workers fear the resolution signals dual organization and could affect recognition at Yakima conventions.
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L. W. Buck
Dirkes
Spokane
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Dirke
D. P. Reid
Spokane County
Claud
Clarke County
Whey
League
H. Alvin Moore
Reso
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Music Professor Trades Teaching For Washboard Work
Washington July 2 Professor Will Spahr longtime music teacher quits formal instruction to wash clothes turning to washing as his wartime role. He plans to parcel post washing and plans to buy an electric washer and mangle. From McLean Virginia he notes higher pay and demand while supporting national aims of productivity and cleanliness.
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Washington
Will Spahr
Spahr
National Conference On Education
McLean, Va
Potomac River
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Lawyers Agree Williams Dismissed on Reckless Driving Charge
In Oklahoma City Judge A N Munden dismissed George F Williams on a reckless driving charge. Opposing attorneys noted the automobile Williams damaged was said to be not hurt much, as quoted from the scene.
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Oklahoma City
A. N. Munden
George F. Williams
Williams
Chorus
Man Declares Bankruptcy After Horse Race Loss
London July 2 Chorge Lowdell lost his gamble of a lifetime. He had $1,000 saved to pay alimony to his wife and bet it all on a horse race. He lost and now seeks to be declared bankrupt.
Birthday Penknife Used to Kill Woman
In Durham police court Joseph Stewart was committed for trial charged with killing Elizabeth Ann Skelton. It was alleged the victim was slain with a pocketknife she had given Stewart as a birthday present.
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London
Durham
Joseph Stewart
Elizabeth Ann Skelton
Stewart
Blessing Service Invoked for Crops and Flocks
In Rochester a Rogation service led by the vicar of the parish prayed for blessing on the crops and flocks at the local cattle market.
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London
Rochester
Trombone Makers Will Be Out of Luck
New York July 2 publishers and critics note rising jazz popularity and waning demand for jazz music. They say the public wants real melody over bombastic tunes and syncopated discord as jazz nears the end of its regime.
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New York
Jase Murnie
Jaze Mualc
Surgeons remove 100 pound tumor at Shamokin hospital
SHAMOKIN Pa July 2 Surgeons at the Shamokin State hospital operating on a woman patient removed a tumor weighing 100 pounds according to Dr George H Steen the superintendent After the operation the patient weighed only 96 pounds.
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Shamokin
Shamokin State Hospital
George H Steen
Cops Seek Local Jack Dempsey Suspect in Memphis
Memphis police search for a man named Jack Dempsey described as a holdup artist. The notice notes he is not the famous heavyweight boxer and provides limited details beyond the public appeal for information.
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Memphis
Jack Dempsey
Seize Rare Land Tract Offer With Daily 8 a.m. Tours
Closing out the balance of tracts quickly buyers invited to inspect. Daily excursions start at 8 a.m. from the office. Lands promised to yield 400 sacks of onions per acre. Purchase options include 15 acres or more at 10 dollars per acre. Neighbors already buying. Don’t delay.
Baby Spanked With Ax Handle Sparks Jail Arrest
Memphis July 2. Mary Johnson a Negro woman is jailed after authorities say she spanked her baby with an ax handle. The incident prompted local police to detain her pending further action.
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Memphis
Mary Johnson
Negresa
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