Rail Strike Tightens Grip on U.S. Train Service
As the eleventh day of the rail stoppage and a nationwide coal shortage spread, curtailments hit New York and several states, with embargoes on livestock shipments and fears of violence. Troops stood by in Bloomington and Parsons as governors sought federal aid to avert disruption.
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Chicago
United Statas
Ua Wee
New York
Illinois
Louidiana
Missouri
Hatt
Kansas City
Eattmaley
Alto
Bloomington
Parsons
Kansad
Haga
Sevaral
Allen
Traina
Missouri -Paeitia
Clerks deny walkout report at Shenandoah shops
Officials and clerks deny a strike at Shenandoah and Norwalk lines claiming a falsified report spread this morning. Clerks say they were at work and know nothing of any order from the International president ordering a walkout at 10 o clock.
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Maryland
Tran
Shenandoah
Rob Swimmers Robbed Along Ohio Canal
Clothing of Orville L Hoover Adton J Harsh and Allison Speaker was rifled by several men while they swam in the Ohio Canal above Wil hamaport on Sunday afternoon. About six to seven dollars was taken from each and some pocketbooks were replaced. Arrests will follow, as the theft occurred during the canal gathering near the swim area.
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Orville L. Hoover
Adton J. Harsh
Allison Speaker
Wilemaport
Ohio Canal
Wil- Hamaport
Toney
Hye Pilferera
Tuon
Children Sell Goods at Market Stall for Confederate Fund
Loyalist children organize a stall in the market to raise funds for a memorial fund tied to the Confederacy. The Junior Daughters of the Confederacy plan to donate proceeds from sold items over the upcoming week starting Saturday, with the exact times and location noted as the event unfolds.
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Matthew Mauray
Children of the Confederacy
Order of the Daughters of the Confederacy Ln
15 Year Old Boy on Trial for Murder
In Morristown New Jersey 15 year old Francia Kluxen stands trial for the murder of 11 year old Janette Lawrence. Floodstained shoes and trousers were produced as evidence and identified by Police Chief Johnson as those taken from Kluxen home shortly after the girl's body was found. The court heard the witnesses describe the clothing and the stifled reactions of observers as the items were shown. Kluxen remained calm as his attorney urged the jury to avoid worry over the case.
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Morristown
N. Jn
Francia Kluxen
Janette Lawrence
Johnson
Kiuxen
Janatte'a
Wéuls
Usar
Francis
Elks Plan Adopt a Boy Education Drive at Atlantic City
At the Elks convention in Atlantic City about 50 000 delegates gather for the opening session. Plans to educate and send 1 500 poor boys through college were discussed with each lodge urged to adopt a boy. General Pershing is expected to speak and the Milwaukee delegation boasts the largest representation with thirteen carloads.
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Atlantic City
Noble Brothers
Elkz Conven
General Pershing
Milwaukee
Hoover cites price fixing in coal trade to curb costs
Secretary Hoover warned that price gouging by coal operators is fueling inflation. He announced a new price conference to halt rising costs and appealed to wartime operators in western Kentucky and Pennsylvania to cooperate with the government.
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Hoover
Washington
Sual
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Germany Faces Chaos If Allies Refuse Moratorium
Paris dispatch reports German envoys Schroeder and Fischer warn that deferring Germany’s two year moratorium on reparations could trigger a financial crisis and the fall of the Wirth government. Allies discuss a possible international conference to resolve inter allied debts and a new pay schedule.
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Prenad
Paris
Wirth
Germany
Evoys
Schroeder
Fischer
War Debts Commission
France
Alk
England
Pole Breaks and Hancock Man Is Hurt
James Byerly a utilactor for the Northern Virginian Power Co at Hancock was seriously injured this morning when a pole and live wires broke and he jumped to the ground. Everts climbed the pole to repair wires and was knocked off as the pole snapped, breaking his leg and sustaining multiple injuries. He received first aid at Hancock then was rushed to the hospital. A noon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Women’s Club is planned today with refreshments served.
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James Byerly
Northern Virginian Power Co
Hancock
Everts
Suet Ab
Mverts
Chamber of Commerce
Women's Club
Slayer Of Mrs Tom Chaney Case Stirs Corpu Christi
Tampico Mexico July 11 Federal officials investigate the shooting of Mrs Tom Chaney wife of an American near Corpu Christi. A bandit know called Ilores has been arrested and placed in jail. Efforts continue to locate other alleged participants. If guilty the four men face execution. Local authorities have not imposed an embargo on stock or perishables. The nationwide disruption may affect water supplies in Hagerstown.
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Tampico
Mexico
Heteban Ilores
Tom Chaney
Corpus Christi
Here
Hagerstown
Girl Slayer Dies in Cell at Newport News
Norfolk dispatch says Russell A. Van Arsiale, charged with the murder of Misa Roro Goldna Brady of Camp Hustla, was found dead in his Newport News cell. Authorities believe suicide by slow poison occurred after Ms Brady, attached by sharp force, was discovered with her head crushed. A pipe was reportedly used in the attack.
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United Press
Norfolk
Western Maryland Railroad pays day and increased capital
Today to pay day for the transportation forces of the Western Maryland Railroad. The Boonshord Bank of Boonsbaregy reports an increase in capital stock from $26,000 to $50,004.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Boonshord Bank
Boonsbaregy
George Sees Cabinet On Debt Crisis In London
Lloyd George told his cabinet that the German crash threatens a continent wide political and financial crisis. Britain will decide at the meeting how to respond as the situation is described as the most critical since the war.
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United Reem
London
Lloyd George
Drexel Held On Two Charges In Bank Scandal
Francis B. Garvan head of the Chemical Foundation refused to hand over books and records of German patent sales to government agents. Drexel Advertising Company was held on $1,500 bail for false pretenses and passing worthless checks after extradition from New York. Walter Cleland and others noted, with Hazerstown electing a new president of the State W C T U youth branch, to begin duties in Harrisburg.
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Ty United Press
Washington
Francis B. Garvan
The
Chemical Foundation
Wilson
Garvan
J. Handling
Zha
Drexel
Drezel Advertising Company
New York State
J. S.whitlow
Formar
J. J. Suzeran
Yellow Tests Company
Walter Cleland
Hegerd Lewion
Albert Smith
Charles Street
Hazerstown
Widow Mora Nihiser Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Mora Nihiser widow of Dry W. M. Nihiser, aged 33, died at 6 40 this morning at 72 East Antie am street after a prolonged illness. She was a member of St Pauls U B H Church and leaves son Georga W and Bar father Josiah Poffenberger of Boonsboro with several siblings. Funeral at her home Thursday at 3 pm conducted by Rev G F Rider. interment in Kecedys villy cemetery. Pallbearers to be same as for her late husband.
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Mora
Boonsberg
B. I. Green
Oklahom
May Ration Coal Again In U S
A government official warned that coal rationing may be required if miners and operators fail to resume within two or three weeks. Plans for a voluntary revival of wartime conservation policy are being prepared to counter a prolonged strike.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Terea
Harding
Signalmen Will Not Strike Amid Shopmen's Action
Waiting Press reports Chicago July 11 that railroad signalmen would not join the shopmen’s strike. D W Helt heads the union and says an agreement from the U S Labor Board, similar to the maintenance of way’s prior deal, has been accepted. President Harding’s arbitration plan for a nationwide mine strike gains traction as operators contemplate a coal commission and possible acceptance within a week.
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Chicago
D. W. Helt
U.S. Labor Board
Maintenance of Way’s
Tyra Washington
Harding
Force To Use Federal Troops If Mail Tie Ups Continue
United States reports President Harding plans stern measures against the rail strike to prevent interference with mails and interstate commerce. Attorney General Daugherty and administration leaders say federal troops may be used if guards fail to maintain order, with additional federal guards and troops to protect mail and interstate shipments.
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Harding
United Prevel
Washington
Daugherty
Hocase
Tion
Ilta
Ohio Pennsylvanis wage cut fuels rail strike affect
Five cent per hour maintenance of way wage cut ordered for Pennsylvanian system. Morning walkout averted by agreement to operate under new nine hours. City ranks with about 600 shopmen and 35 carmen and laborers ready to strike. Meeting denounces Labor Board reps for alleged employer favoritism.
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Tracsmen
WDM
Carmen
U. S
Trolley Company Warns Against Danger To Cattle
A Potomac Public Service Company notice warns cattle owners to keep animals off tracks and rights of way. The warning emphasizes safety around trolley operations and the risk of fatal accidents from contact with equipment along the railway corridor.
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Potomac Public Service Company
Hagerstown
Cabinet Meeting Addresses Coal and Rail Strike Tensions
A fragmented report notes a White House cabinet discussion of growing coal and rail strike tensions. President warns against interference and vows that disorder and violence will not be tolerated while urging orderly conduct and adherence to federal authority.
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Ert Pation
Father Ane es baidas' Tet resiet ovie tess
A fragmented OCR item mentions a father figure and a June or date related scene at a regional site. Readable names and exact events are unclear, but the piece hints at a ceremonial or religious gathering tied to a local venue and timing.
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Baidas
Ovie
Biggthle Sinet
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