New Peace Moves Over Irish Question Prompt Action
London reports new peace proposals involve Jan Smuts Viscount Grey and the Earl of Derby representing Britain in talks with Irish delegates. Lords Braxton and Bryce urge amending Home Rule and negotiating with moderates. Government to respond Tuesday. Belfast sees Crown procession to open Northern Ireland parliament with Queen Mary and King George traveling by naval escort.
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Queen Mary
George
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Northern Ireland
England
Erin
London
Jan ©. Smuts
South African Union
Viscount Grey
Earl of Derby
Lord Braxton
Viscount Bryce
House of Lords
Branaghan
Harding backs ship board as private initiative drives policy
President Harding assured the new Shipping Board, led by A. D. Lasker of Chicago, of full administration cooperation. The board plans to rebuild the American merchant marine by relying on private initiative and operation, aligning with policies discussed at a White House conference.
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Washington
Harding
New Shipping Board
A. D. Lasker
Chicago
White House
Lasker
Rights to Pearl Harbor Fishing Rights Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes claim fishing rights near Fort Washington Hawaii tied to Pearl Harbor and naval fortifications. Mention of a bill passed by the Senate and foreign interests acquiring rights, but text is unclear and incomplete.
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Washigton
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
United States
Senate
Jury Convicts 11 of 13 in $1,000,000 Post Office Robbery Trial
Eleven of thirteen defendants, nine men and four women, are found guilty in Toledo federal court in connection with the February post office robbery. Wanda Arbuytis of New Chicago, Ind., among those convicted, is named in testimony by Father Gorek. Charles Furrier and John J. Epps are acquitted. Sentences deferred to await other indictments, likely between August 1 and 15.
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Toledo
Wanda Arbuytis
New Chicago
Ind
Father Gorek
Joseph Arbuytis
George Lewis
Alias Rogers
Charles Schultz
James Sansone
Pearl Sommers
Emma Marvin
Walter Foote
Edwin Zellich
Harry Thrush
Helen Furrier
Charles Furrier
John J. Epps
New Attack on Day Law in Liquor Storage Suit
James Hamillton Lewis, ex United States senator, launches suit in U S district court seeking $500000 of liquor stored in Chicago warehouses. The case seeks a new interpretation of the Volstead act and eighteenth amendment as it applies to whisky deposited with government direction before passage. One hundred liquor owners are represented and the government’s handling of delivery under a storage contract is a central issue.
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Chicago
United States District Court
James Hamillton Lewis
United States
United States Internal Revenue
Prohibition
Brundage
United States District Attorney
Lewis
Lumber Yard Fire Destroys Half Million Stock
Approximately 8,000,000 feet of lumber valued at 500000 dollars was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin that swept the Swayne Lumber Company yard in Oroville California on June 27.
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Oroville
Cal
Swayne Lumber Company
Sugar hits new low price in New York markets
Refined sugar declined to 5.40 cents per pound as several large refiners cut refined granulated sugar prices, marking a new low in New York trading on June 27.
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New York
Markets Flour and Live Stock Prices From Local Exchange
Raw price quotes for grains hay butter eggs poultry and livestock show ranges for spring and soft wheat rye hay butter eggs and pork products with buyers seeking standard and No 1 grades. Livestock includes prime steers cows yearlings hogs and lambs with varied weight classes and price spans.
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Whitewood
Chotcaight
A F L Severs Ties With Russian Soviets Debate
Denver June 27 The American Federation of Labor held its first night session voting to sever relations with the International Federation of Trade Unions and condemn the Russian soviet government. President Gompers faced disruptions as delegates argued over the European affiliation and minority voting issues. The convention urged negotiations for constitutional changes to allow future affiliation and upheld a stance against discrimination toward women and Negro workers amid contentious debates.
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Denver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
International Federation of Trade Unions
Gompers
D. S. Smart
Chicago
Executive Council
International Federation
Machinists’ Union
Ladies' Garment Workers
European Movement
Council
The
International
A. F. of
International Organization
American Federation
Mexico
United States
Latvia Declares War on Russia Says Riga Dispatch
A London Times dispatch from Herlin reports Riga asserts a state of war exists between Latvia and Russia. The trouble is said to stem from the execution of 17 communists with the Lettish government’s consent.
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London
London Times
Herlin
Riga
Latvia
Lettish
Misplaced Trust at Scottsbluff Barbershop
Ernest Onstott’s trip ended with a barber named Miller absconding after two days, stealing about fifty dollars in tools from the shop. He also gained a key to the Onstott home and vanished with roughly 150 dollars in silverware and valuables, prompting a manhunt as investigators pursue possible leads to Nelson.
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Ernest Onstott
Scottsbluff
Miller
Jack Williamson
Onstott House
Onstott
Nelson
Gering
First Rail Anvil Paper Weight Gift to Union Pacific Museum
A photograph shows a paper weight shaped like an anvil created from part of the first North Platte rail laid in 1866. Charles Pass Sr presented it to Union Pacific officials who plan to place it in the railroad relics museum at Omaha headquarters. The photo notes read Made From the First Rail Said in N. P. 1866 and Made By Chas Pass North Platte Nebr 1906.
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Charles Pass
North Platte
N. P
Chas Pass North Platte
Nebr
Pass
Dempsey Did Not Forget His Mother
A local auto dealer with his own car on a Boosters trip spent stops with the hood up. When asked about trouble he said none. He claimed he admired the works. The North Platte Tribune notes this.
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the Inquirer
North Platte Tribune
Dempsey
Sam
Marlon Star
Mrs Leona Owen Ford Visits Kemmerer For Five Months
Mrs Leona Owen Ford joins her husband Dr Ford in Kemmerer Wyoming where they will stay five months while the doctor runs a local practice. After that he has contracted to move to another location.
Sidney Mercantile Co Announces Fourth of July Closure
The Sidney Mercantile Co says it will be closed all day on Monday July Fourth, asking customers to plan accordingly and noting the observance of the holiday.
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Sidney Mercantile CO
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