Clark indicted in Herrin massacre murder case
Clark 45 president of United mine workers local labor union was indicted for the murder of C K McDowell the crippled superintendent of the strip mine where twenty two were slain in the Herrin death march. Bail motion denied as officials warn of more indictments amid growing public opinion and chamber of commerce efforts to support the inquiry.
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United Mine Workers
Clark
Office of Defense Counsel
Frank J. Farrington
Tilmots
Brundage
Farrington
United Mine Workers Local Union
Ilinois
City Plans Steps to Eradicate Nuisance
Mayor A R Jones declares decisive action needed to stop Black River contamination and protect residents health. State health officials found pollution during August visits and withhold court action until further analysis of industrial waste and sewage outlets plus disposal plant issues.
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A. R. Jones
Black River
State Department of Health
Elyria
State Board of Health
Weme
Jones
Gue Ian
Plot to kill or kidnap railroad presidents uncovered
Justice operatives in Chicago traced a radical plot to kidnap or kill the presidents of the New Orleans Central Pennsylvania and Rocks Island railroads. Plotters allegedly instructed lieutenants to obtain home addresses and learn if they have children to target. Authorities expected arrests imminently as investigations continued.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Att Gen Daugherty seeks blanket injunction in rail strike
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty asked Judge Wilkson in Chicago for a nationwide injunction barring railroad employees from interfering with railroad operations during the strike. The injunction was granted against the Railway Employee Department of the American Federation of Labor. Daugherty arrived in Chicago secretly to push what could be the government’s most sensational move.
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Chicago
Harry M. Daugherty
United States
James A. Wilkson
Daugherty
Railway Employee Department
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Federated Showcrafta
William H. Johnson
International Assacviation of Machinists
Injunction Aims to Bar Railroad Striking Activities
Chicago reports Attorney General Daugherty seeks a nationwide injunction preventing strikers from arguing with supporters of rail work, parading to show strength, advising departures from rail jobs, throwing stones, name calling, roaming tracks, hindering inspection or operation, or coordinating with others to delay work.
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Chicago
Daugherty
Federal Judge In Haste As Rail Strike Fight Looms
Daugherty and Esterline filed a blanket injunction petition to bar all railroad employees from interfering with nationwide railroad operations. The action parallels Debs era government moves. Defendants include the Railway Employes Department and several craft and trade unions led by Jewell McGrath Scott and others. The trio met with District Attorney Cline at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago before the conference.
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Wilkerson
Eugene V. Debs
Daugherty
Blackburn Esterline
United States
Chicago
Esterline
Blackstone Hotel
Charles F. Cline
Estranged husband may aid in Ohio triple crusher murder case
Canton Ohio police pursue Joseph Nola husband of one victim as key to locating the slayer of Mary Nola Frank Burns and Mrs Burns. Luther Armstrong wounded when the assailant struck the trio with an iron bar at the Burns residence as investigators seek motive and connection.
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Ohio
Joseph Nola
Canton
Mra
Mary Nola
Frank
Nola
Haebor
Belice
Governor Davis Talks Special Session on Coal Costs
Washington dispatch notes Governor Davis urging a special session of the House to address coal costs and policies. The piece links labor disputes, a pending injunction, and government aims to preserve transportation and interstate commerce amid rail shopmen strikes in Chicago.
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Davis
House
Governor seeks power to act on coal price crisis
Sept 1 Columbus report says a special session and state authority may be needed. Governor asks Attorney General about powers to intervene in price controls, public safety and emergency actions. Letter outlines questions on constitutional basis and emergency powers.
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Columbus
Sima
Two Policemen Killed in Gun Battle in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri two police officers were killed in a gun battle. Sergeant Elmer Biggs aged 61 and Fred Wheeler aged 35 were shot during an exchange of fire with suspects. Authorities reported the deaths in the line of duty.
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Kansas City
Elmer Biggs
Fred Wheeler
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Herrin
Illinois
Herrin Grand
Marion
Lil
William M. McGowsa
Williamson
Delos Duty
Edward Brundage
Taight
A. C. Lewis
Angus W. Kerr
George R. Stone
Elka
Cedar Point
Suny Eed
Pema
Peti
Tion
B. M. Jewell
J. F. McGrath
John Scott
International Brotherhoods of Blacksmiths
James W. Cline
International Alliance of Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers
J. J. Haynes
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Harding
Cnicago
Bybet Rath
Toran
Jebon
Tend
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