Indict 8 for Murder in Labor War in Chicago
Eight men including Big Tim Murphy Fred Mader Cornelius Don Shea and five others were indicted for murder in connection with the killing of two policemen amid labor unrest. The grand jury also named Isadore Braaverman Daniel McCarthy Jerry Horan Thomas Horan and Robert McCloud. They were ordered held without bail as police rush to case in wake of the Haymarket era. Bomb experts found a suspected dynamite device at Packers Machinery Company after three youths discovered it behind the plant.
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Chicago
Big Tim” Murphy
Fred Mader
Cornelius
Don” Shea
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Back On for Europe
Jack Kearns announced a return match between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier to be staged in Europe before June 1923. Douglas Stuart has offered 75 600 pounds for a London bout in September. Carpentier knocked out Ted Lewis in the latest outing.
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London
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Francis Descamps
Carpentier
Europe
Kearns
Douglas Stuart
Georges Carpentier
Ted Lewis
Chang Tso Lin massing forces near Swan Chow
Reports from Peking indicate Chang Tso Lin, defeated Manchurian war lord, is concentrating troops for a stand at Swan Chow on the Peking Mukden railway. An authentic report says 30 000 men line the Lwan river at Lwan Chow ready to meet Wu's forces as they advance, with Wu's main army at Chung Liang Shen.
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Peking
Chang Tso Lin
Swan Chow
Peking Mukden
Lwan River
Lwan Chow
Chung Liang Shen
Merger of Bethlehem and Lackawanna Shocks Wall Street
The Lackawanna stock jumped from 65 to 75 as Bethlehem Steel announces a merger with Lackawanna. The move strengthens Bethlehem against United States Steel and expands access to markets in New England and the eastern lake states. Meetings set for Tuesday to finalize details and discuss the broader six company merger including Youngstown Sheet and Tube.
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New York
Lackawanna Steel Company
Wall Street
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Lackawanna
Géo. F. Downs
Imade
Plana
Lackawanna Company
Schwab
Thoma L. Chadbourne
Independent
Grace
Bethlehem
New England
Lake States
Bethlehem Company
Inland Steel Company
Youngstown
Bethlehem and Lackawanna Steel
Bethlehem and Lackawanna
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
County Pupils Enjoy Annual Picnic at Riverview Park
About 1,500 pupils from township and village schools joined parents for a picnic and field day at Riverview Park. Groups lunched at noon, with parents present, and an afternoon schedule features athletic events for all schools.
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Riverview Park
Back Weaver Claims Tigers Threw Games
Detroit baseball figure George Weaver alleges in Chicago that the Detroit Tigers conspired to fix late season games to aid the White Sox in winning the 1917 pennant. Weaver details pools, payments, and a plan to let Detroit win final series to boost payoff.
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Back Weaver
Tigers
Sun News Service
Chicago
Detroit
George Weaver
White Sox
Boston
Detroit 1817
Weaver
Charles
Sox
Clarence Rowland
Columbus American Association
Kid Gleason
Commy
Charles A. Comiskey
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Elyria Woman Named Vice Chairman in Ohio League
Miss Florence E Allen of Cleveland told the Ohio League of Women Voters in Columbus that outlawing war and creating a world court for peace could end war. She urged reforms in Ohio laws, noting court injustice and outdated civil and criminal procedures. The meeting covered election law reform and women’s civic participation. Officers elected: Juliette Sessions Columbus president Ruth Fuller Stevens Elyria first vice chair Sybil Burton Zanesville third vice president Olga A Jones Columbus treasurer Marie M Tillotson Cleveland secretary.
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Columbus
World Court For Peace
Florence E. Allen
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Raymond Moley
Cleveland Foundation
Belle Sherwin
National League
Elizabeth Hauser
Sumner T. McKnight
Minneapolis
Juliette’ Sessions
Ruth Fuller Stevens
Elyria
Sybil Burton
Zanesville
Olga A. Jones
Marie M. Tillotson
Roof Fire At James Miles Home On Lake Ave
Fire crew from the west side department and chemical unit No 1 answered a 2 15 p m call to 708 Lake Avenue where a small blaze burned on the roof of James Miles residence. No injuries reported.
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James Miles
Lake Avenue
West Side Department
No. 1
Detroit Official Denounces Weaver Pennant Charges
Charles F Navin of the Detroit club called Buck Weaver’s charges that the Tigers threw the 1917 pennant ridiculous and discredited. Navin said Detroiters should not consider the claims and that Weaver is dishonest with ulterior motives.
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Detroit
Midh
Buck” Weaver
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Charles F. Navin
Weaver
Dunn Act Attack Becomes Gubernatorial Campaign Issue
May 12 A statement by T. J. Duffy of the state industrial commission announces his candidacy for the democratic nomination for governor and attacks the Dunn act that reorganizes state departments. The American Legion Auxiliary plans pop pie sales before Memorial Day with street canvassing. Myron Mibawsky Lorain collided with John Seabolt on Broad Street, damaging Seabolt’s wheel as he backed from the curb.
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Columbus
T. J. Duffy
State Industrial Commission
Myron Mibawsky Lorain
John Seabolt
13Th Street
Seabolt
Broad Street
British Accept Russia Reply as Basis for Truce
GENOA May 12 The British premier Lloyd George announced the British empire delegation accepts the Russian reply as the basis for a European truce. Britain proposes a truce on existing frontiers pending conference work and a definite Russian agreement. A break could expose border states to war and disturb peace.
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Genoa
Lloyd George
Europe
Wealthy Cleveland family mourns mother murdered in home
Mrs. Aaron Silverberg, 50, was found near death at her East 73rd Street home after a brutal assault. Police suspect robbery as the motive as diamonds worn by the victim were missing and a weapon's nature remains undetermined. Daughter Roxanna 9 described entering the parlor to find her mother unconscious. A son at Ohio State University is mentioned.
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Cleveland
Aaron Silverberg
East 73Rd
Roxanna
Silverberg
Ohio State University At
Columbus
Green Line Men Accept Cent Gut Wage Cut
The wage committee of the Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Ry reached an agreement with officials on the pay scale for the coming year. Workers will earn 49c, 41c, and 41c per hour, a one cent cut from last year. The men are pleased and credit their committee for good work after the company initially demanded a ten percent reduction.
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Wabe
Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Ry
Toad
Fillmore Rites Saturday at St Pauls Church
Funeral services for the late William Fillmore have been rescheduled for Saturday afternoon. The ceremony will begin at 1 o'clock at St Pauls Church, followed by a 1 30 service.
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William Fillmore
St. Paul’s Church
Lorain Pay Cut Ordinance challenged in court
The Lorain city council approved a salary reduction ordinance cutting fire and police pay by twenty percent and other city workers by ten percent. Attorney Les Stroup for taxpayer J O Doherty filed for a temporary injunction to stop advertising the ordinance and challenge its legality. The suit argues voters approved current wages via initiative and referendum and that the emergency clause makes the measure illegal. A hearing is set for one week from Saturday.
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Lorain
Grall
Les Stroup
J. J. O'Doeherty
Court of Common Pleas
Unemployment in Four States Declines in April
The department of commerce survey across thirty four states shows unemployment easing in April and a rise in industry and business. Secretary Hoover announced the finding noting a 33 percent drop in first time job seekers.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Couple Confess In Liberty Bond Theft
Savannah detectives say John W. Vardeman and Ferne Hollis of New York confessed to involvement in a half million dollar liberty bond theft from Chase National Bank in New York. They indicate efforts to locate bonds disposed of in Jacksonville Florida and note Vardeman resisted but then hinted at information from Miss Hollis.
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Savannah
John W. Vardeman
Ferne Hollis
New York
Chase National Bank
Jacksonville
Fla
Vardeman
Miss Hollis
Mrs Stillman Wins Point in Suit on Inadmissible Letter
In Poughkeepsie a referee ruled that a hysterical letter claimed as Mrs Anne A Stillman confession to her husband James A Stillman about Fred Beauvais cannot be admitted as evidence in the paternity suit. The ruling is seen as a victory for Mrs Stillman and baby Guy Stillman whose paternity is in question.
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Poughkeepsie
Anne A. Stillman
James A. Stillman
Fred Beauvais
Daniel J. Gleason
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Stillman
Senate orders probe into six firm steel merger plan
A government inquiry into the proposed merger of six independent steel companies into a single giant organization was approved by the Senate. The investigation will be conducted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission under a Lafollette sponsored resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commmission
Lafollette
Trials of four men in Lorain drug possession case conclude
Jack Armstrong Jr Joe Urbas Tony Gerogoff and Tom McGuaine were found guilty of illegally possessing Hynor. Justice George imposed fines of 700 dollars and costs for owners and 400 dollars and costs for bartenders, with $1,000 bonds posted. Appeals noted for error. Defense claims warrants were defective and improperly served.
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Jack Armstrong Jr
Joe Urbas
Tony Gerogoff
Tom McGuaine
Lorain
Sheriff’s Office
Hynor
Justice &. J. George
Armstrong
Arhas
Dynamite Mine Near Pittsburg Jail Marchers
Pittsburg Pa May 12 Sixteen men were jailed at noon after dynamiting the Peterman Coal mine at North Bessemer by a group of about 100 miners. Threats to blow up other mines were not carried out. Deputies dispersed the marchers and are questioning the detainees held on unspecified charges.
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Washington
Senate
Bursum
New Mexico
Chaiman
Senate Pensions Committee
McCumber
Smoot
Pittsburgh
Peterman
North Bessemer
Peter‘Man
Mothers Day Memorial Service at Methodist Church
The American Legion and ex-service men join the Auxiliary Star Mothers for a Mother's Day service at the Methodist church Sunday at 10 45 am Dr Edwin Kirby will speak with special music and Gold Star Mothers are invited Meet at the American Legion rooms at 10 am to march to the church The Auxiliary will sell carnations for those who deserve them
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary Service Star
Methodist Church
Edwin Kirby
Gold Star
Dresen
American Lé&gion
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Shea
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Lackawanala
Ohio Voters League
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Dunn
the American Legion
Russia
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Green Line
Cent Gut
Fillmore
Chicago Building Trades Council
Big Tim” May
Cornelius Shea
Toms, Fmedseth
Pittsburg
Mothers Day
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