Miners to Negotiate With Coal Operators
Cleveland August meeting of United Mine Workers policy committee votes to push wage scale talks with Ohio Western Pennsylvania Indiana and Illinois operators. President Lewis expects majority of bituminous miners on strike will accept an agreement. Conference to begin this afternoon as hold out Illinois operators decide participation.
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Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
Lewis
Joint Interstate
Labor Woes Stall Coal Strip Mine Labor Force
Staunton Indiana Aug 10 eight days after troops guard the strip mines to supply coal for state use four cars are loaded but not lump mined as operators fail to obtain sufficient labor amid wartime conditions.
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Staunton
Ind
Two Bandits Shot Killed In Ice Company Hold Up
In Los Angeles on August 10, police killed Louis Reese, a suspected Chicago gunman linked to Lieutenant Lyons’s slaying, and another bandit named Fleenor during an attempted robbery at an ice company office. Edward Burton was dying. Police lay in ambush after a tip.
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Los Angeles
Louis Reese
Chicago
Lyons
Fleenor
Edward Burton
General Strike Declared Across Portugal Amid Turmoil
Madrid dispatches report a general strike declared throughout Portugal. Authorities warn of serious disorders as the seat of government moves from Rascaes, constitutional guarantees are suspended, and a state of siege is proclaimed.
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Madrid
Portugal
Ray
Man shoots wife then kills himself in Pasadena tragedy
Bean, arriving from Carnegie, Pennsylvania, shot his wife dead and then killed himself in Pasadena. Four small children are left parentless.
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Pasadena
W. Rfr. Bean
Carnegia
Penn
Attempted death by own action Fails to Win Bride
Gordon H. Hoffman eldest son of Corner Peter Hoffman of Chicago was said to have taken poison after Ruth Erickson refused marriage. She declares she will not marry him regardless of his actions.
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Gordon H. Hoffman
Corner Peter Hoffman
Chicago
Ruth Erickson
Hoffman
Million Dollar Sprinkle Alters Washington Weather
Rain began last night and continues today the first since May 26 aiding farmers and lumbermen and easing forest fire danger. In Montana's Kootenai National Forest sixty incendiary fires were set yesterday, prompting a special forestry force to pursue the offenders.
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Seattle
Washington
Kootenai National Forest
Montana
Forest Service
Southwest Rain Grants Slash Burning Permits
Rain across the southwest district reduced fire danger enough for the Forest Supervisor to issue permits to burn slashings. Rain fell heaviest at Aberdeen and lightest south of Centralia, dampening conditions in the region.
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Tacoma
Aberdeen
Centralia
Mayor's Client Bound Over to Grand Jury
Seattle August 10 Mayor Brown defends Mrs Nellie Hartford his star witness in the Legate cage at the preliminary hearing charged with morphine possession. She is bound over to the grand jury under a 2500 dollar bond. Brown says police trumped up the charge to spite him for backing the Legate case and the patrolman murdered last March.
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Seattle
Brown
Nellie Hartford
U. S
Red Head Is Oser's Rival For McCormick Girl
Paris rumor says Mathilde McCormick may wed Max Oser in Castle Prangins near Geneva with best man Max Oser's brother and Harold F. McCormick as chaperone. A rival suitor Robert Dodd, red headed and blue eyed, traveled with the Stotesburys to Paris and accompanied Mathilde from Cherbourg to France.
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Universal
Paris
Mathilde McCormick
Max Oser
Castle Prongins
Geneva
Universal Service
Oser
Harold F. McCormick
Europe
Karl
Austria-Hungary
Mathilde
Atlantic
Harvester
Robert Dodd
Edward T. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Miss Mathilde
France
Stotesburys
McCormicks
Young Codd
American Pilot Sets Record in Balloon Race
Geneva reports Major Oscar Westover, American pilot, covered the greatest distance in the James Gordon Bennett cup balloon race, with official estimates placing his flight at 940 kilometers.
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Geneva
Oscar Westover
Westover
Bremerton Navy Radio Station Not Set for Closure
Bremerton officials oppose shutting the Navy Radio Station. The Juneau Commercial Association, led by Charles D. Garfield of the Seattle Chamber Alaska Bureau, protests the plan. Garfield’s telegram to President Allen Shattuck says the Bremerton radio commandant is against closure and the issue is being organized for strong protest. Governor Bonesso protested to the Navy Department. The association believes the station will likely remain open.
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Bremerton
Juneau
Arfield
Bonesso
Navy Department
Shattuck
National and World Briefs From Across Regions
Reports from Dublin indicate National forces landed at Union Hale in County Cork and dispersed Irregulars after brief firing. In St John’s N F the grounded British cruiser Raleigh has safely landed its crew. Washington votes removed hides and boot leather from tariff lists, aligning with the House action. Hong Kong sees Sun Yat Sen arrive from Canton aboard the Moorhead. London confirms India Canada and South Africa will ratify Washington arms treaties. Peking reports typhoon and tidal wave deaths at Swatow totaling 50 000. Washington approves 17 million in War Finance Corporation aid for Cotton and Wheat Growers. Everett General Hospital trustees authorize a 250 000 building contract. Portland recount dispute persists as Charles Hall challenges Governor Olcott over alleged illegal voting.
Heavy pack of fish reported from Bristol Bay season
G W Mock reports Bristol Bay salmon pack estimated at 1.25 to 1.5 million cases. He toured 26 canneries and six salteries, noting many operated at half capacity to protect spawning grounds. The Naknek Kvichak run exceeded 1918, with Nushagak relying on transfers from Naknek Kvichak. Port Moller shows a small run. more details on page five.
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Bristol Bay
G. W. Mock
Juneau
Admiral Watson
Mr. Mack
Bureau of Fisheries
Naknek
Kvichak River
Alaska
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Northwestern Fisheries
Nakrek
Nushagak
Port Moller
Horses Stung to Death by Bees in Colorado
A team of horses driven by William Joliffe of Berthoud Colo. was killed when a swarm of bees stung them while hauling hay. Joliffe was also attacked and is in serious condition, per a Denver News despatch.
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Denver
William Joliffe
Berthoud, Colo
Denver News
Joliffe
Child with two tongues undergoes operation in Michigan City
In LaPorte Indiana August 10 a 20 month old boy Alden Burkhart son of Daniel and Mrs Burkhart of New Buffalo was operated on at a Michigan City hospital to remove one of two tongues. Physicians say growth may be slow but normal development now is expected.
Mrs Chaplin to Remain in U S for Treatment
Mrs Anna Chaplin mother of Charles and Sydney Chaplin will stay in the United States for another year to receive special treatment aimed at a full recovery from a severe shellshock suffered in London during a German raid. The Department of Labor issued the order.
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Washington
Anna Chaplin
Charles
Sydney Chaplin
United States
London
Department of Labor
Railroad May Install Oil Burners to Fight Coal Shortage
OMAHA Aug 10 The Oregon and Washington Railway headquarters announced today that the installation of oil burners on locomotives may become necessary as a result of the coal strike.
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Omaha
Oregon and Washington Railway
Boy Found After Sixteen Years Missing From Walla Walla Area
Spokane reports Mrs. R. T. Brittan of Soap Lake identifies Cecil Lenighen, once employed in a local hotel, as her son kidnapped sixteen years ago in the Blue Mountains near Walla Walla, marking a long-awaited reunion.
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Spokane
Wash
R. T. Brittan
Soap Lake
Cecil Lenighen
Bine Mountains
Walla Walla
Many Do Not Want Work Says Senator Joeding
Washington Aug 11 Senator Joeding of Idaho says from 3 500 100 men or of employment in this country 1 000 000 are floaters who would not work if given opportunity.
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Washington
Joeding
Idaho
Delay in British War Debt Talks Likely This Month
Washington Aug 10. Negotiations with Great Britain over the $5 billion war debt to the United States, set to start in September, may be postponed to late September because three members of the Allied Debt Funding Commission will be away from Washington in early September.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Allied Debt Funding Commission
London to bar sale of foreign radio sets for two years
A London special to the Tribune reports England will likely ban sale of foreign radio receiving sets for about two years to shield British manufacturers unable to meet French and American competition.
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New York
London
the Tribune
England
Cuba Must Borrow Fifty Million Says Treasury
New York Aug 10 The Cuban Secretary of the Treasury reports a floating debt of 56 million dollars and more than 9 million due government employees June 30. An external loan of 50 million is recommended to clear the situation as an internal loan could not be raised.
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New York
Shipping Board Withdraws Vessels for Coal Trade
The Shipping Board ordered 25 vessels withdrawn from its fleet to be ready by August 15. These ships will fill sailings of other liners diverted to British ports for coal and some will enter the coal traffic. About 30 steamers remain ready for quick service.
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New York
The
Shipping Board
Lloyd George seeks German admission to League
London Aug 10 It is understood the conditions Lloyd George will present to Poincare for acceptance of reparations plans include admission of Germany to the League of Nations. The withdrawal of French opposition would insure Germany's admission by the League Assembly. He also believes German league membership could affect US relations with the League.
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London
Lloyd George
Poincare
Germany
League Assembly
League
United States
Sex Equality to be Discussed at Assembly
Winfield Kansas August 10 The annual assembly of the Interdenominational Association of Women Preachers at Winona Lake August 15 17 will tackle the role of women in preaching administration and church work In remarks Rev M Madeline Southard president notes the Friends influence on sex equality praising their early leadership and noting Susan B Anthony's roots in that faith The session invites laymen and clergy alike with speakers including Dr Lee Anna Starr Dr Sara B Wise Rev Lida Herrick and Rev Carolyn Hosford
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Winfield
Kans
Associated Press
Daerinational Association of Women Preachers
Winona Lake
Madeline Southard
Southard
Lee Anna Starr
Sara B. Wise
Lida Herrick
Carolyn Hosford
Society of Friends
England
Friends
London
Oxford
Cambridge
America
Susan B. Anthony
More Railroad Men May Quit Conference Called in Washington
W G Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, authorized a strike if conditions remain intolerable. Leaders mark time awaiting arrival of other transport labor heads to Friday’s general conference on Harding’s settlement proposal. Congressional leaders consider a legislative remedy if talks fail. Industrial tension remains serious as reconvened House nears Tuesday session.
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Cleveland
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Washington
General Conference
Harding
House of Representatives
Big Four Strike Paralyzes Joliet Yard Traffic
Six companies of troops patrol the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railway yards as 2000 Big Four Brotherhoods members continue a strike. The walkout halts traffic in the Chicago terminal freight yards amid troop deployments tied to yard security.
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BIG Four
Joliet
Big Four Brotherhoods
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
Chicago Terminal
Red Racer Snake Strangles Worker in Tent Incident
In Upland Georgia Aug 10 a red racer snake wrapped around Sulli7 1 Marshall a Black cement worker near his tent at night. Fellow workers heard choking sounds and found the snake coiled around his neck. They struggled to remove it.
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Gel
Marshall
Negro Cement
Willam C.me
Menone
Chinese Funeral to Cost Over Ten Thousand Dollars
New York city reports the funeral of Ko Low, president of the Hip Sings, set for next Sunday will exceed $10,000. The body lies in state in the lodge room in a copper beaded casket with gold handle and name plate.
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New York
Ko Low
The
Hip Sings
Conqueror Typewriter Co Failures Marks Lord Lascelles Venture
London reports that Lord Lascelles husband of Princess Mary backed the Conqueror Typewriter Manufacturing Company at Stourton near Leeds. Started in 1919 with half a million capital, it aimed to rival American machines, boasting modern mass production and 400 jobs, but the slump left no machines produced for sale.
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London
Lord Lascelles
Princess Mary
Conqueror Typewriter Manufacturing Company
Stourton
Leeds
Owiay
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A. H. B. Jordan
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