Causes of Chicago Turmoil Explained
The May 11 Chicago report outlines a twelve year labor war driven by 10 unions refusing Landis award terms and employing non union labor. Leaders cite plots by enemies of labor to replace unionism with open shops, while officials defend honest union conduct and urge arrests for violent acts.
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Chicago
Judge Landis
Landis
Chicago Citizens’ Committee
Citizens’ Committee
10 &S 4
Fred Mader
Building Trades Council
Kickham Scanlan
Scanlan
Motion to Quash Treason Case in Blizzard Trial
In Charlestown West Virginia on May 17 the defense in the Whitlam Blizzard treason trial demanded the court compel the state to show a single overt act for conviction. The defense asked that all state evidence be dismissed and the jury be directed to return a not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
Whitlam Blizzard
Three Band Concerts This Week By Coast Artillery Band
The Coast Artillery band from Fort Worden will give three 20 minute concerts starting at noon Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Fourth Ave and University St. The events aim to boost interest in civilian military training camps and recruit efforts nationwide.
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War Department
Fourth Ave
University St
Coast Artillery Band
Fort Worden
Man Arrested After Claiming Mayor Bade Him At Home
In New York a man named Jack Ayres told a young girl he was free in the city and that Mayor Hylan told him to make himself at home. She had him arrested after the incident.
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New York
Jack Ayres
Hylan
Chicago Fires Blamed on Gang Terrorism
Police blame gang terrorism for three simultaneous Chicago fires causing 250000 in damage. A large Rog ers Park apartment building under Landis scale suffered 200000 in losses as officials linked the blaze to the arrest of top labor figures Big Tim Murphy Don Shea and Fred Mader. State's attorney Crowe says terrorism had no labor purpose.
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Chicago
Charles Fitzmorrin
Rogers Park
Landis
Chicago Building Trades
James M. Corbett
Building Trades
Tim Murphy
Don” Shea
Fred Mader
Robert Crowe
Barrows May Oppose Hiram Johnson in California Race
In San Francisco on May 17 politicians speculated that Col. David P. Barrows might challenge Senator Hiram Johnson for the Republican Senate nomination after Barrows resigned as president of the University of California. Barrows resigned amid rumors he would join the anti Johnson and pro treaty factions.
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
California
Col
David P. Barrows
University of California
Barrow
Anti Johnson
California to Seek Suzzallo as UC Proxy
Reports revived Tuesday that Dr Henry Suzzallo president of the University of Washington would be offered the presidency of the University of California as Dr David Prescott Barrows resigns. Suzzallo was considered by UC regents in 1919 during Wheeler’s succession.
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Henry Suzzallo
University of Washington
University of California
David Prescott Barrows
California Institution
Suzzallo
The
California University
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
Mayor Elector Fe J Brown Speech At Realtors Lunch
Fe J Brown mayor elect will speak at the Beattie Real Estate association weekly luncheon Thursday at noon in the L C Smith Building restaurant. His talk titled The New Broom outlines reform ideas and city improvements.
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FE. J. Brown
Beattie Real Estate Association
L. C. Smith Building
the New Broom
Valentino Faces Possible Bigamy Charge Over Elopement
Rudolph Valentino and Natacha Rambova are under scrutiny for a possible bigamy case tied to their alleged elopement. Authorities in Los Angeles and Mexicali investigate the marriage while Valentino prepares a defense and Jean Acker may testify. legal opinion holds Acker as his wife, potentially triggering charges.
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Los Angeles
Rudolph Valentino
Natacha Rambova
Valentino
McClellan
Mexicali
Douglas Gerrard
Texas
Arizona
Jean Acker
Miss Acker
McCellan
Representative Fitzgerald proposes constitutional child labor amendment
Washington May 17 Representative Fitzgerald introduces a resolution to amend the constitution to give Congress power to regulate employment of under eighteen year olds. Approval by two thirds of the House and Senate and three fourths of the states is required. Fitzgerald expects easy passage as most states already have child labor laws and favor federal regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Fitzgerald
Ole
House
Senate
Four Die as Marlin Bridge Collapses Over Brazos
In Marlin Texas on May 17 four people were confirmed dead after the Marlin Melton bridge over the Brazos River collapsed. Thirteen others were reported missing and feared dead. only one body, Mrs. E. D. Mosely of Beaumont, had been recovered. The dead include F. M. Stallworth mayor of Martin Dr. W. H. Allen of Martin and the year old son of Clayton Briggs of Martin.
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Marlin
Texas
Marlin Melton
Brazos River
E. D. Mosely
Beaumont
F. M.stallworth
Martin
W. H. Allen
Clayton Briggs
Connie Will Get Divorce
In Los Angeles on May 17 attorneys for Greek tobacco importer John J. Pialogiou announced he will not contest a divorce suit filed by Constance Talmadge. If anything is filed for him it will be a general denial of the charges. Mrs. Pialogiou claims he interfered with her work and damaged her health through jealousy of her film co stars.
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Los Angeles
John J. Pialogiou
Constance Talmadge
Pialogiou
Connie
Race Supremacy Warns Of Future Civilizational Problems
Dr Ray Allen an Episcopal missionary from Buffalo New York told the Hundred Per Cent club Tuesday that race supremacy will be the future problem of white civilization and that Oriental races will pose a serious challenge in the years ahead.
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Ray Allen
Episcopal
Buffalo
N. Y
Telechronometer feud fuels public board showdown and offers
A chaotic exchange centers on Winter and the Sunset Phone Co as offers up to 500000 for the telechronometer rights are dismissed. Faussett eyes a June 6 state board hearing and two hidden cards, while local industry voices mock the phone company for cutting service and chasing profit.
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Sunset Phone Co
Winter
Faussett
State Board of Public Works
Army case played by court schedule sparks debate
The Star reports on the striking of the Army case from the court calendar and the contention that it may amount to a de facto dismissal. Attorney Heames defends the defendant’s right to a fair trial, while the paper praises Major Douglas as a prosecutor but questions the scheduling move. The case may be placed back on the calendar within five days.
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Heames
Major Douglas
Douglas
Messenger Boy Delivers Jail Message to Missing Doctor
Western Union scavenger boy Austin Van Wyck sought Dr. Jeremiah Howard after a mislocated office visit. Fifteen minutes later he arrived at police headquarters with the message, noting the doctor was likely in jail. The note was delivered through the bars.
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Austin van Wyck
Western Union
Jeremiah Howard
Gas Well Fire Engulfs Site Near El Dorado
Gas well eight miles from El Dorado burns with flames leaping 200 to 300 feet as scores of men combat the blaze. The report notes a fierce ongoing fire at the well with high flames and active firefighting efforts.
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el Dorado
Ark
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as a simple kit for women to dye or tint worn dresses, coats, stockings and more. It guarantees no spotting or running and instructs buyers to tell the druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Huge Rum Raid Nets Large Still Near Pacific Highway
Federal agents searched Mieree county and King county line Tuesday night after raiding a vast liquor operation in a remote cabin on the Pacific highway. Officers seized 110 gallons of grape, 65 quarts of beer, 16 gallons of red wine and two 50 gallon stills, then burned the cabin. Raisin product and mash were found among the remnants, and the plant used charcoal burners and a 40 foot column fed by a hydraulic ram. A man Henry Henapeter, 47, is held. another man and his wife are wanted after escaping.
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Henry Henapeter
Mieree
Federal Prohiibition
Pacific Highway
King County
Russia Accepts Hague Plan For Genoa Conference
Genoa May 17 Russia today gave a favorable reply to the allied proposal for a conference at The Hague next month. George Tehucherta formally informed the political commission that Russia accepted the plan with the right to amend the general call. A further note urged American participation in European matters. The political subcommission met at 10:30 am to finalize its reply to the Hughes note declining The Hague invitation.
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Genoa
Russia
George Tehucherta
Commission
United States
Hughes
The
Hague
Lloyd George Defeated Over School Teachers Pensions
London May 17 The British cabinet met after yesterday's defeat in the house by 151 to 148 on a pensions issue for school teachers. Austen Chamberlain, absent Lloyd George, said the government regarded the defeat as serious and will appoint a committee to study teachers' salaries.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Lloyd Grerge
Chamberlain
Hullinger narrowly escapes arrest on Latvia frontier
Hullinger faced expulsion from Russia after a brief window to depart. With three hours left before the last train, officials refused reconsideration and insisted the notice stood. Henry L Rennick arranged a Latvian visa to avoid detention, while Hullinger hurriedly packed with little food and shared supplies with fellow travelers.
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Russia
State Poltical Department
Hullinger
Atill
Henry L. Rennick
Associated Preas
Canton
Trullinger
Genoa
Lord Riddell
Etiquette Column Declares Gentleman's Courtesy Rule
The etiquette column states a gentleman always lifts his hat to a lady or his wife. The guideline reflects traditional manners and social expectations of polite behavior in public settings.
Portland and Klan Reach City Accord on Masked Appearances
The Ku Klux Klan and Portland authorities agreed on suppressing masked or disfigured personas in public. Mayor George L. Taker ordered police to arrest anyone appearing thus. Fred L. Gifford, exalted cyclops of the Portland Klavern, pledged cooperation with city officials.
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Portland
Ku Klux Klan
George L. Taker
Jenking
Fred L. Gifford
Cyclops
Portland Klavern
Kianemen
Stillman Divorce Readied for Referee Decision
At John F. Brennan's offices in Yonkers New York May 17 a conference announced the divorce action involving Mrs Anne A Stillman would be cloned and submitted to Referee Daniel J Gleason for decision.
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Yonkers
N. Y
John F. Brennan
Anne A. Stillman
Daniel J. Gleason
Masked phrase hints at police sanction for charitable missions
A fragment notes that appearances would be masked unless approved by the chief of police for charitable or other missions. The line implies official control over disguises used in such activities.
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Councilmanio
Chief of Police
U S Replies to French Note on Economic Conference
The United States government in Washington on May 17 said it would participate in a conference with France focusing on economic matters. The reply was described as sympathetic but firm in seeking practical terms for participation.
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Washington
United States
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