Coal Commission Recommends Wage and Cost Cuts
The coal commission, appointed by Edward Clfford, urges reducing wages for miners and trimming supervising, managing, and distribution costs in Washington coal mines. It notes a delivered coal cost around 10 dollars per ton and proposes 58 cents to 1 dollar per ton reductions for steaming coal and 1 to 2 dollars per ton for domestic coal mining. The panel acted after the March 15 coal mine strike.
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Coal Commission
Edward Clfford
State Department of Labor
Washington
Commis
Roman Kills Self, Husband Is Sought
In Portland on July 4 Mrs. Mary Hill 25 was found dead in a hotel room from carbolic acid after a failed attempt to contact her husband a Spokane waiter. Authorities issued a citywide alert for James Hill. In Spokane Ruth Donald 24 and Bertha Wilson 28 died when their car plunged over a bank.
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Ore
James Hill
Mary Hill
Spokane Club
Spokane
Wash
Altho
Ruth Donald
Bertha Wilson
Rebel Colonel Reyes Salinas Shot by Firing Squad
In Piedras Negras across the Rio Grande Col Reyes Salinas a known revolutionary active against the Obregon government was executed by his own firing squad. He was captured near Piedras Negras after leaving the Marsala band reported dispersed near Laredo and was a nephew of Carranm.
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Eagle Pass
Tez
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Reyes Salinas
Obregon
Piedras Negras
Salinas
Carranm
Marsala
Laredo
Sylvia Denies Engagement to Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles July 4 Sylvia Jocelyn the film actress currently in New York denies any engagement to boxing champion Jack Dempsey. Her mother Mrs Helen Doutney says Sylvia does not know about marriage plans and released a telegram from New York confirming the denial to reporters.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempery
Sylvia Jocelyn
New York
Sylvia
Helen Doutney
Hollywood
Mia Doutnay
Mother San
Driven to kill self by usurer
Ira Swank, 35, a Seattle area clerk, was found dead in his hotel room with a bullet to the head. A bill collector allegedly threatened him in a phone exchange heard by a hotel clerk. Swank had been out of work for some time and his mother lives in Humphreys, Missouri.
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Ira Swank
New Standard Hotel
Swank
FH Grout
The
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KB Lodge
Filiza Swank
Humphreys
Poison Used By Auburn Man Faces Death By Suicide
Fred Smith an employee of Page Lumber Co of Bagie Gorge committed suicide in Auburn Sunday by taking strychnine. His body was found Sunday night in a house owned by George Baird, a relative. Smith had come to Auburn to celebrate the Fourth. A note to Mrs Stacy A Bird of City cafe Ellensburg explained his intention to take his life and to leave her his house and lot in Auburn.
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Fred Smith
Page Lumber Co
Bagie Gorge
Auburn
Smith
George Baird
Stacy A. Bird
City Cafe
Eilensburg
Teskle
Carpenter Dies by Gas In Home Death
Howard Acteson, 44, a carpenter, committed death by own action Saturday night by inhaling gas at his home 6533 6th Ave NW. He had been ill and out of work for months, and was believed despondent. His wife Mrs House Acteson found him crouched over the gas range with a blanket over his head. No children. Body taken to county morgue.
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Carpenter
Howard Acteson
6Th Ave
N. W
Acteson
House Acteson
Veterans and Educators Form Nationwide Language Plan
In Des Moines Iowa July 4 a National Education Association and American Legion program aims to Americanize schools. A five member educator committee, created at the convention, will work with Legion committees. English becomes the basic language and teachers must take an allegiance oath. The Legion will provide school speakers.
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Des Moines
National Education Association
American Legion
N. HB. A
Legion
Wife Seeks Custody After Ring for Other Woman
Mrs. Bessie K. Berglund filed suit Saturday against Andrew E. Berglund claiming he left her penniless to fund a diamond ring for another woman. She seeks custody of two children and $25 weekly support.
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Bessie K. Berglund
Andrew E. Berglund
Wet July Fourth Parade Heads Through New York Streets
More than 100000 marchers were to parade Fifth Avenue from Washington Square to 60th Street in a protest against prohibition led by Frank C. Drake. Mayor Hylan and city officials reviewed the line as clergy and reform groups denounced the Volstead act.
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New York
Fifth Ave
Wotstead
Washington Square
Hylan
Moet
International Reform Bureau
Mr. Volatead
Wilbur F. Crafts
International Bureau
Mnd
Frank C. Drake
American Liberties League
May Sign New German Peace
Washington reports indicate President Harding and Secretary Hughes may pursue a new peace treaty with Germany based on the Versailles pact. A “treaty of amity and commerce” is favored by Republicans, while a modified Versailles document remains a second option. The plan would seek U S protections and likely involve formal German signature through Ellis Loring Diesel in Berlin.
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A. L. Bradford
Washington
Harding
Hughes
Germany
Itsell
United States Senate
Senate
United Press
United States
Versailles
Ellie Loring Diesel
Berlin
Railway Unions Agree to 12 Percent Wage Cut
About two million railroad workers are set to accept a 12 percent wage reduction under a United States labor board ruling. Union leaders plan to announce that members will work for less money, though under protest, arguing living costs have not fallen enough to justify the cut.
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Carl Victor Little
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United Press
Real Fighter Dempsey Controversy Sparks Legion Riff
Lemuel M. Bolles national adjutant of the American Legion voiced a sharp hit on Jack Dempsey calling him a bum. He argued the real fighter is the small man who served in the Argonne and endured mangling and death, not the heavyweight boxing champion.
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Jack Dempsey
Lemuel M. Bolles
National Adjutant of the American Legion
Edith Bollen
Silk Ties Reduced for Stock Readjustment Monday
Men’s silk four in hand ties offered in floral, figured and striped patterns. Previously priced at 1.50 to 2.00 dollars, now reduced as part of a stock readjustment sale.
Tornado Hits Frederick South Dakota. One Killed
A July 4 tornado struck Frederick, killing Arne Anderson and destroying most buildings. The disaster pushed Frederick’s damage toward $100,000, while Aberdeen suffered about $350,000 in losses. The house was torn from its foundation, crushing Anderson as he helped his family to a storm cellar.
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S. D
Frederick
Arne Anderson
Omaha theft case ties up locals for Rice clothes
Loretta Brewer, detained in Omaha, is accused of stealing 600 dollars from Alvin White after expressing a wish for Rice brand clothing. The case centers on the alleged theft and resulting arrest.
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Omaha, Neb
Loretta Brewer
Alvin White
Rudolph Samuelson dies from injuries in crash
Salem Oregon Rudolph Samuelson dies from injuries after an automobile crash. Survivors and funeral arrangements pending as authorities continue investigation.
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Salem
Ore
Rudolph Samuelson
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