Illinois Mine Owners After Arbitration
The Associated Press reports that thousands of miners were ordered to work after arbitration. John L. Lewis announced agreements adding about 10,000,000 tons annual soft coal production and accepted roughly 60,000,000 tons in a conference with miners and operators. The settlement advances are described as strong momentum toward ending the bituminous coal strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Miners Declare Victory in Major United Mine Workers Strike
John L. Lewes, international president of the United Mine Workers of America, told The Associated Press that despite weak economics and heavy political and financial opposition, the union emerged victorious. He cited three main issues won in the strike by 650,000 miners in the anthracite and bituminous mining industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewes
United Mine Workers of America
Associated Press
Arbitration talk shapes Illinois coal talks in Chicago
In St. Louis on August 16, W. K. Kavanaugh announced that a demand for an arbitration clause in any agreement will be raised at next Friday's Chicago conference of Illinois coal operators and miners. He warned that without arbitration, future disputes may recur next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Chicago
Illinois
W. K. Kavanaugh
Coal Operators Association of
Ilinois
Mr. Kavanaugh
Miners in Kansas Reach Cleveland Agreement Contracts
Pittsburg Kansas reports that two coal mines in the Kansas district have reached contracts based on the Cleveland agreement. George L Peck president of district 14 announced the news this afternoon. The mines employ 200 men and will resume work tomorrow morning. They are not members of the Southwestern Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Pittsburg
Kansas District
Cleveland
George L. Peck
District 14
Southwestern Association
Pickets at Colliery Halt Volunteer Pump Relief
In Sydney Nova Scotia on August 16 striking coal miners stationed pickets preventing volunteers from relieving officials at the Dominion Coal Company pumps in the New Aberdeen colliery. Water levels rose while the company awaited troops from Halifax for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N. S
Dominion Coal Company
Aberdene
Halifax
Peck says he will seek immediate coal deals in Kansas
George E. Peck president of District 14 United Mine Workers said he will at once make agreements with independent operators in the Kansas district for resuming mining work. Negotiations with Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association members will wait until after a Kansas City meeting. Most large mines in Kansas are association members, but officials expect quick accords with smaller operators.
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Pittsburg
Kans
George E. Peck
District 14
United Mine Workers
Kansas District
Cleveland
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Kansas City
Kansas Field
Kansas Union
Protest on Interference in Fuel Commission Dispute
ST. LOUIS August 1. E J Wallace member of the Missouri Fuel Commission writes to Governor Len Small of Illinois calling his action interference in a dispute between states over fuel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
E. J. Wallace
Missouri Fuel Commission
Len Small
Illinois
Another Arrest in Raising Of Bills Continues
A fourth arrest occurred as Charles Elliott was taken into custody at the fair grounds after authorities stepped up actions against a group circulating and passing one dollar bills for tens in the city during the past several days. The investigation led by Chief George H. Rector marked another step in the crackdown on the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott
George H. Rector
Fair Grounds
Police hold Hartman over alleged bill peddling scheme
Fred Hartman says Elliott altered bill nominations and Hartman helped peddle them. The bill turned in to police was given to H. M. Ross, grocer at Eleventh Street and Harrison Avenue. Elliott, Hartman, Myrtle Howard, and Carrie Banks, all black residents, are jailed awaiting federal authorities expected from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Elliott
Hartman
H. M. Ross
Eleventh Street
Harrison Avenue
Myrtle Howard
Carrie Banks
Kansas City
Stewart May Appeal From Sentence In Payroll Robbery
In Missouri a Kansas City man, James Stewart, was found guilty of participating in a $20,500 payroll robbery and sentenced to 25 years. Attorneys said they would appeal. Yancey linked George Aurentz to the case during testimony about the Cameron death at Perry’s cave. Aurentz, Cameron’s brother in law, faced accusations over the shooting in a related inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
John Yancey
Ernest Cameron
Perry’s Cave
George Aurentz
Cameron
Yancey
Aurentz
Counoer
James Stewart
Kansas City
Stewart
Whisky runners stopped in city with bonded liquor seized
Stewart and two companions including a Black man were arrested by Sheriff W. H. Fewell and ex-chief John Kaiser while driving two high powered cars from St. Louis toward Kansas City. Liquor was found in both cars and confiscated. Stewart and the others were fined by Judge H. B. Shain in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
W. H. Fewell
John Kaiser
St. Louis
Kansas City
H. B. Shain
Barn Burns at Short Farm Loss Likely $5000
A large cattle barn on Franklin Stort’s Short Farm near Engineer Avenue burned early today at 5:50 AM. Firefighters prevented spread due to lack of nearby water mains. the barn held hay grain and about 2000 bushels of corn. Estimated loss near $5000 with partial insurance.
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Franklin Stort
North Engineer Avenue
France Will Not Call Special Parliament Session
The French cabinet under President Millerand, meeting at Rambouillet, decided not to convene an extraordinary session. The government said it can act during parliamentary recesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rambouillett
France
Millerand
Depot at Silver Dale Burns in Arkansas City Fire
A one story frame depot jointly operated by Missouri Pacific and Midland Valley burned to the ground at Silver Dale yesterday afternoon. A spark from a Midland Valley freight train caused the fire. Loss estimated at $2,000. a box car will serve as a depot until a new station is erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kansas
Missouri Pacific
Midland Valley
Silver Dale
Strike Message Delayed While Railroads Seek Settlement
President Harding contemplates delaying a public report on the shop men strike as railroad executives and union leaders plan another conference in New York to pursue a settlement. Train crews on the Cotton Belt resume service after a walkout, and talks press toward a mutually satisfactory accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Harding
Congress
House
Senate
Harding to address Congress on industrial troubles and rail strike
President Harding will present to Congress and the country the government's stance on industrial troubles, focusing on the railroad strike. Arrangements for a joint session were set after a conference with Senator Lodge, Republican leader, who said the president is determined to speak at the earliest possible moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Senate
Lodge
Congress
Trains Tied Up at Santa Fe Over Gallup Disorder
No westbound trains were moved after a Gallup disruption. Three transcontinental trains from Las Vegas remain halted in Albuquerque while national Brotherhood of Trainmen officers confer with Gallup brotherhoods, with hopes the problem clears today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
N. M
Gallup
Las Vegas
National Officers of Brotherhood of Trainmen
Brotherhoods
Trainmen Walk Out After Engineer Shot Near Fernfelt
Freight service on the St Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt at Ilimo Missouri was halted after about 200 train men and switchmen walked out following a disturbance near the Fernfel t yards in which engineer John Turner was shot in the leg. The strike began last night and union workers demanded action over the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilimo
St. Louis Southwestern
Cotton Belt
John Turner
Fernfelt
Here
Fireman Killed Engineer Injured in Frisco Collision
In Horine Missouri two St. Louis and San Francisco passenger trains collided head on. A fireman died and an engineer was fatally injured while several passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. The crash occurred during mid construction of orders, with trains 801 and 806 on the Memphis to St. Louis run. The Frisco two trains were among the service’s fastest and most up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Horine
St. Louis
San Francisco
Memphis
Tennessee
Frisco
Wreck at Sulphur Springs Kills 34, Injures 151
Horine Missouri Pacific junction point links Frisco and MP southbound lines seven miles south of Sulphur Springs. A week ago Saturday night a collision at Sulphur Springs killed 34 people and left 151 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Horine
Frisco
Missouri Pacific
Sulphur Springs
Vacancies Filled on County Ticket by Republican Committee
An adjourned meeting of the Republican county committee in the circuit court room with chairman Fred A. Benz presiding nominated J. S. Brenneman by acclamation as candidate for presiding judge of the county court and E. H. Schlotzhauer, the present judge of the eastern district, for another post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Fred A. Benz
J. S. Brenneman
E. H. Schlotzhauer
Western District Judge Nomination Result
In the western district race the nominating vote favored G. W. Teter over George R. Wilkerson by 20 to 11, making Teter the candidate for judge of the western district. The districtwide reelection candidate was chosen unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Wilkerson
Hughesville
G. W. Teter
Green Ridge
Teter
Wilkerson
Arranging For Battle To Forest Fires In Minnesota
Duluth Minnesota August 17 forests in Minnesota face a coming fire season \nforestry officials plan to fight the common enemy. Fire patrols and new telephonic lines \nfire towers and reinforced guards will cover millions of wooded acres as late summer dries vegetation. Patrols on rail lines extinguish sparks from locomotives while camps enforce camp fire rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Minnesota
North Country
State Forestry Service
Minnesota National Forest
Supernational Forests
New York Primaries Focus on Local Races and Conventions
New York primaries set for September 19 with statewide nominations by party convention under a legislative act. Republicans meet Albany September 27 to 29 for nominating Governor Nathan L. Miller. Democrats convene Syracuse September 28 to 30 with Alfred E. Smith and William Randolph Hearst as leading figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
Congress
United States
Syracuse
Nathan L. Miller
Alfred L. Smith
William Randolph Hearst
Smith
Hearst Anxious to Avoid Immediate Politics in Democratic Scene
Report notes Hearst not announcing a candidacy yet but a Buffalo led effort under William J. Conners aims to win his nomination. Opposition to Senator William M. Calder remains disorganized with little progress. Some Hearst for Governor leaders suggest nominating former Governor Smith for the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
William J. Conners
Buffalo
Sta
United States
William M. Calder
Smith
Revival for Silver Mining in Chihuahua Profit Surges
In Chihuahua Mexico silver trades around 70 cents an ounce boosting a mining revival. Old mines reopen and prospecting expands as Mexico encourages production with dynamite duties cut to stimulate output. Juarez port leads exports with refined silver and ore valued at over 434,000 dollars in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chihauhau- City
Chihauhau
Mexico
Chihuahua
Juarez
United States
India
China
Republic
Horseshoe Pitching Contest at Missouri State Fair
Secretary W D Smith announces Fred L Ludemann in charge of the horseshoe pitching contest at the Missouri State Fair starting Thursday August 24 at 10 o clock. The free event invites teams from across the state to compete for first and second prize cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smith
Fred L. Ludemann
Knox Sues For Divorce Over Indignities
Emma A. Knox files for divorce from Theodore C. Knox in Circuit Court alleging general indignities. She seeks custody of their minor son John Walter Knox, age four. Married July 27, 1914. George F. Boothe represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma A. Knox
Theodore C. Knox
John Walter Knox
George F. Boothe
Missouri State Fair Expects Record Attendance and Exhibits
The Missouri State Fair opened with a flood of exhibits as freight and parcel post shipments arrived. Banks will close for three afternoons. extra streetcars serve the grounds as Sedalia anticipates large crowds and a historic fair with many livestock, machinery, and horticultural displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Price
S. T. Tompson
Parcel Post and Express
Parcel Post
Horticultural Department
H. S. Wayman
Kansas City
Sedalia
Fair Grounds
City Light & Traction Company
Smith
White City
Don T. Kennedy
Fire destroys Powell barn and hogs near Sedalia
A large barn on E. B. Powell's farm 16 miles north of Sedalia burned down with 11 fat hogs, farm implements, hay and wool. Loss about 1300 dollars with 700 dollars insured. Powell saw a fire in loft after a distant call, fires started in loft and lower floor. Dogs and some contents saved. bloodhounds traced possible arson via car tracks after a half mile to a creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Powell
Sedalia
Powell
W. H. Fewell
Edgar Wells
Results of Games in the Big Leagues
National League scores include St Louis 2 Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 6 New York 7 Chicago 9 Boston 4. American League games show Washington 3 11 St Louis 7 3 Boston 5 Chicago 3 New York 3 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 10 Cleveland 9.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Wk Pet Ow Foe Ik Savie Ds Csc Twe
Hn Eae
Chicago Coves Oh Uv
Pittsburg
Bbe
Cimcimnets
Sows
Pet
Fire at Jewish Boys Orphanage in Quebec Claims 12 Dead
Firefighters tally twelve deaths after a blaze destroyed the Jewish Boys Orphanage in Strawbridge Quebec late last night as crews comb through the smoldering ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Strawbridge
Quebec
Marriage License Issued to Shouemaker and Biggs
A marriage license was issued in Sedalia to Lewis C. Shouemaker and Leta Mae Biggs, both residents of Sedalia.
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Lewis C. Shouemaker
Leta Mae Biggs
Sedalia
Former convict admits raising dollar bills in string of frauds
Myrtle Howard and Carrie Banks, both described as negroes, are held by local police after a series of fake dollar bills passed at Terminal Cafe Yankee News Stand and Mrs Lulu Frederick's rooming house. Hartman, a white man released from Jefferson City penitentiary, admitted raising the bills and passing three of them to Howard and Banks. All three are held for federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Howard
James Greer
Yankee
Lulu Frederick
East Main Street
Carrie Banks
Fred
Howard
Blatterman
Reams
George H. Rector
Fred Hartman
Jefferson City
Hartman
Yankee News
Five Injured In Grade Crossing Crash Near Lebo
At Lebo area a Santa Fe passenger train wrecked a motor car carrying five from Wichita and Lebo. Ruth Hiatt suffered internal injuries but described as improving at Santa Fe hospital. Family members in a second car escaped. others sustained scalp wounds broken leg and arm. Train occupants said they heard no warning as both cars headed toward Missouri.
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Ottawa
Kans
Ruth Hiatt
Wichita
Lebo
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Hospital
J. J. Hiatt
J. I .Sellers
Free zones for crude materials under tariff bill amendment
Senate approves an amendment creating free zones at American ports where crude imported materials can be converted for export without tariff duties. Kellogg secures a free list for logs and wood products. Harreld’s 35 cent petroleum and 25 cent fuel oil duties are defeated 49 to 9. Cuban legation protests sugar import duties to the state department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kellogg
Minnesota
Harreld
Broussard
Bursum
Capper
Curtis
McNary
New
Nicholson
Stanfield
State Department
Legation
Senate considers individual tariff amendments in final days
In Washington on August 16 the senate moved from general tariff provisions to individual senator amendments. Among the first is a Harreld proposal for 35 cents per barrel crude oil and 25 cents per barrel fuel oil, mirroring earlier house suggestions that were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Harreld
Republican
Oklahoma
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Senators Push Tariffs to Protect Independent Oil Producers
Washington August 16 Republican Senator Harreld of Oklahoma urged tariff duties on crude petroleum and fuel oil as the only way to shield independent U S oil producers from a perceived monopoly by Standard Oil, E L Doheny, and Royal Dutch Shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harreld
Republican
Oklahoma
United States
Standard
E. L. Doheny
Royal Dutch Shell
Parking Ban on Ohio Avenue During State Fair Hours
Beginning at 6 am no parking of automobiles or other vehicles on Ohio avenue between Fifth and Main streets. Police department order to relieve heavy traffic congestion during the State Fair.
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Ohio Avenue
Fifth
Main Streets
Police Department
Wonderful What They Say About Kodak Finishing
An advertisement touts the quality of Kodak finishing at Stern's Studio with claims of widespread praise and customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
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