Trolley strike risks vast traffic disruption in Cleveland
United States Attorney A. E. Bernseen led a meeting of Cleveland trolley officials and union motormen who voted to strike if demands for a 15 cent pay increase and accident-report duties are not met. Officials warn a Tuesday midnight walkout could halt streetcar service with up to 160,000 visitors expected for the Republican convention. The company vows to hire strikebreakers as cars are armored for protection.
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Rain and cool spell hit Iowa farm region
Heavy rain swept parts of Iowa causing runoff and street flooding while temperatures fell from yesterday. Official rain totals reached about 0.60 inch in Sioux City as skies cleared and telegraph lines suffered minor outages.
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Coolidge Vetoes Postal Salary Increase Bill
Washington June 7 President Coolidge vetoed the 68 006 000 postal salaries increase bill, citing government extravagance and urging economy. The action shocks 300 000 postal clerks and carriers as Congress adjourns for summer amid scandal inquiries.
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Farmers to Attend Farm Bureau Picnic in Iowa
Thousands of cars in this section are set to attend the annual county farm bureau picnic. The event will be held at Dyersville on June 4 with Elleworth Richardson of KilIA Ja as principal speaker.
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Davenport Democrat Moves Into New $300,000 Home
The Davenport Democrat moved Saturday into its new $300,000 home on Braty Street. The stone and marble structure is slated to be a standout in the state.
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Pryan Boys Meet in Chicago for Confeb
In Chicago Pryan Boys meet as Lineuin Nel and Gov. Dryan travel for morning conferences. The governor, tied to the presidential nomination, awaits decisions with his brother Jennings and others. A vacation pause accompanies his train trip as he denies plans to confer with additional figures in the city.
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Imo Gene Wilson Testifies Against Frank Tinney in Court
Imogene Wilson described Tinney's attack at her West Side flat wearing only her blue silk kimono and long earrings. Carrie the maid testified Tinney assaulted her, a physician detailed injuries, and the hearing adjourned to next Wednesday.
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Progressives to Field Full Ticket in States and Districts
Progressives will present active candidates for senator and congressman in every state and district in the coming elections. The Progressive Congressional Action conference announced plans for a July 4 convention in Cleveland to decide on an independent presidential ticket, which may join the ticket but likely will not form a formal third party.
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Kossuth County Sets Contracts for Grading Side Roads
The Kossuth County board awards grading and graveling on three secondary roads. Road 14 runs north from Swea City for 15 miles and goes to Phillips Construction of Watertown. Road 13 from Bancroft to Titonka awarded to Schumacher Bros of Bancroft. Sampson Bros of Algona handle gravel hauling with about 100 trucks active.
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Autos Expensive Shocked Tokyo Car Market
Tokyo motorists face high costs as autos priced like luxuries. The cheapest license runs about 300 dollars and gasoline taxes push fuel near one dollar per gallon, inflating ownership expenses.
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Jail in Kalamazoo Detains Eight High School Youths
Kalamazoo Mich June 7 crowds filled the county jail as four dozen youths were arrested on statutory charges. Eight girls are among the case load and may be sent to the girls industrial school. Notable arrestees include Dale Knickerbeck and Charles Jostick with terms ranging from five to ten years.
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Fungal frogs aid Ries county wheat after rain
In Ries county a flood of frogs has invaded fields after recent rain, mowing down Ijan file insects in the wheat, bringing unexpected relief to local farmers amid wet conditions.
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Fourteen Miners Die in Loomis Mine Gas Explosion
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania reports fourteen miners believed killed in a gas explosion at the Loomis mine. Rescue teams search the shafts as officials confirm fatalities and assess cause.
Japanese Cabinet Resigns After Election Defeat
The Japanese cabinet under Premier Kiyoura has resigned following a defeat for his party in recent elections. Viscount Kato, leader of the Kensenkaku party, may attempt to form a new cabinet.
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Kenselkal Party
Moonshine Raid Nets Three Arrested Near Anthon Iowa
Sheriff deputies seize four gallons of moonshine and mash on Aaron Anderson’s farm near Anthon Iowa. Aaron Anderson, his son John, and Roy Fierce are jailed on moonshine manufacture charges after a raid by Deputies Ray Mahr and Frank Jipp. The still eludes discovery despite a thorough farm search.
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Round World Fliers Resume Southward Route From Shanghai
London June 7. America’s round the world airmen left Shanghai at 6:30 a m for Amoy in fine weather. If all goes well they will stay one day and depart for Hong Kong on Sunday. Amoy lies about 500 miles from Shanghai. arrival reported in about five hours.
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Pelts to New York Fur Trade Moves Pelts from Siberia
Tokio plans thirty million gray squirrel pelts from Siberian forests to reach markets via Japanese ports. New York tanners and fur dealers will receive large shipments as trade moves forward.
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Millerand Plans to End Ministerial Crisis in Paris
Paris dispatch says Aristide Briand and the socialist bloc press for Millerand's resignation while the premier seeks drastic action to resolve the cabinet crisis. The left insists on change as deputies debate a new leadership lineup.
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Webb Miller
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Paris
Eregeen Millerand
aMty
Plague in South Africa Declines With Cold Weather
Health officials report the outbreak easing in parts of South Africa as colder weather arrives. December 6 figures show 21 whites and 173 others have died from the plague.
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