Comrades and Volunteers Fail to Save 47 Miners
After three weeks of frantic, futile labor in the Argonaut mine at Jackson California the bodies of forty seven miners were found entombed behind a bulkhead. A note suggested they died within five hours of the August 27 fire. Most were Austrian or Italian born, eighteen were married leaving twenty five orphans.
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Argonauut
Byron O. Pickard
Federal Bureau of Mines
Pickard
Red Cross
Students to Mine Coal on Rose Poly Campus
A seven foot coal vein was found on the Rose Polytechnic Institute campus in Terre Haute Indiana. President Philip B Woodworth said the vein lies below the Hulman farm building site and students will work the mine. If quality coal, it may heat Rose Poly buildings and mining engineering students have enrolled to participate.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Philip B. Woodworth
Hulman Farm
Rose Poly
Plans for Impeachment Target AG Daugherty and Judge Wilkerson
The Atlantic City executive council of the American Federation of Labor has formally begun impeachment plans against Attorney General Daugherty and Federal Judge Wilkerson. They aim to probe Wilkerson in relation to every congressional election.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Atto
Daugherty
Wilkerson
Smyrna Devastated by Three Day Fire
Smyrna is destroyed after a three day blaze leaving only blackened masonry and a small remnant of the quarters. The city no longer exists in its former state.
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Smyrna
Industries Making Better Recovery
New York reports from financial and business sources show heavy industries improving recovery from strike impacts more than anticipated. Strong general indications point to steadier output and renewed activity across manufacturing sectors.
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New York
Peace terms end portion of 1922 rail strike signed
The policy committee led by B M Jewell authorizes separate peace with individual railroads ending the strike on about one fourth of Class I lines. Workers return to June 30 1922 positions at prevailing pay set by the Labor Board starting July 1. Disputes over seniority go to a six railofficial and six worker representatives board.
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Chicago
B. M. Jewell
United States Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Revival Predicted After Railway Strike Settlement
Secretary of Labor Davis announced Chicago reports a settlement basis in the railway strike, signaling removal of the final obstacle to a major economic revival. President Harding was cheered by the news at the White House as the nation moves toward normalcy.
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Washington
Davis
Chicago
Harding
White House
Lincoln approves coal yard continue vote in special election
Lincoln Nebraska voters authorize the city council to continue operating the municipal coal yard by a vote of 4 721 to 424. The result amends the city charter and grants the council full power.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Farm Crops Value Up Over Last Year
Washington reports this year’s important crops will be worth about 1.25 billion dollars more than in 1920, totaling around 6.6 billion at Sept 1 farm prices. Corn cotton and hay each exceed a billion dollars, making up more than half of the total value of all crops.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Paria Leeds May Become Queen of Greece After Abdication
American widow Mrs. William D. Leeds could ascend Greece’s throne if King Constantine abdicates amid Turkish victories. Greek circles expect Constantine to step down in favor of his brother Prince Christopher, husband of Mrs Leeds.
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Paria
William D. Leeds
Greece
Constance
Constantine
Asia Minor
Prince Christopher
Leeds
Attack Will Precipitate War
Allies warn Angora government that Turkish nationalist attack on Ismid and the Dardanelles will mean war. They vow to defend Constantinople with the same resolve shown against Greece. A British hussar squadron and Italian infantry have departed from the Dardanelles toward Ismid.
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Constantinople
Angora
Ismid
Wardenelles
Greece
Dardanelles
Nebraska items recount floods of misfortune and progress
Readable items include Mrs. Andre Varn of Elgin severely injured after an auto overturns trapping her, a Shelby grain elevator fire with 2000 bushels lost and 10000 dollar damage, and a Fremont sand pit drowning of Edward Elsasser. Also noted: hospital kitchen model in Atlantic City, farewell to Rev W C Harper, Wymore school record enrollment, and a large slate of other Nebraska events and figures.
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Andre Varn
Elgin
Albert Dunning
Shelby
Edward Elsasser
Lincoln
Frank Briggs
Columbus Planing
Nebraska State Hospital
Fremont
American Hospital Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
W.C. Harper
Wymore
Auburn
Dorcas Society
Methodist Church
Nebraska
Bureau of Markets and Marketing
Presbyterian
United States
Nebraska Synod
Polk County
The
State University
Ray Wise
Falls City
Elm Creek
Howard Paul
Robert Paul
Cedar Bluffs
William Taylor
J. Preston
George B. Potter
Nebraska University
Medical College
Omaha
Pat Convey
Macy
Truman Boston
Jesse Boston
Blue Springs
A. J. Taylor
Blair
Legion
Capitol
Fort Atkinson
Fort Calhoun
Washington County
Fred Waechter
Omaha Home Rule Charter After Sixteen-Year Fight
A long battle ends as Oma ha approves a home rule charter. Other Nebraska items note F H Gautsch elected Lincoln High assistant coach, 265 prisoners in the state penitentiary shirt factory, and a series of local developments including new elevators, school superintendencies, oil discoveries near Bloomfield, and a fire at Maywood injuring a car ownerless auto.
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F. H. Gautsch
la Crosse
Wis
Lincoln High School
Borcd
Penitentiary
Seldomridge
Holdrege
E. C. Bishop
Bradshaw
Fairbury
Nora
Farmers’ Union Association
Peter Reif
West Point
Mitchell
Rudolph Raduechel
Bloomfield
Midwest Manufacturing Company
Fremont
George Koster
Superior Cement Company
Joe Miller
Maywood
Irvin Schulze
Spencer
Relief Found From Stomach Trouble Told By Wil lam Hoylen
Bristol man Wil lam Hoylen credits Tanlac with curing fifteen years of stomach trouble. After three bottles he gained fifteen pounds and regained health, now eating steak and onions without issues. Tanlac claims to restore stomach function and boost overall health and is sold by druggists.
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Willam Hoylen
Spring St
Bristol
Conn
Hoylen
Bread and Bitter From a Shoveling Dog
A snowstorm tale on a porch features Jack and his shaggy dog Turk begging for bread and bitter. The exchanger notes Turk’s demand and Jack’s offer, implying a pact that if Turk won’t eat, Jack will.
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Jack
Turk
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
Purported medicine claims purity and safety with no habit forming drugs. It emphasizes vegetable herbs and non stimulants in teaspoonful doses. Sample bottle offered by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY with paper reference.
Gentlemen of the Guard and Royal Household Cavalry
The house hold cavalry served to protect the king and Charles II ensured life guards were drawn from old Cavalier families. Privates came from good families and were well paid. Their uniforms and swagger added to Whitehall splendor.
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Household Cavalry
Charles II
Whitehall
Diamond Dyes Ad Warns of Color Fading and Running
An advertisement for Diamond Dyes cautions users that fabrics dyed with the product may fade or run. It warns that careless use could ruin garments such as a baby's coat, a skirt, and curtains. The copy emphasizes the dye is easy to use but subject to color transfer if not properly handled.
Grandfather and Betty Share Strawberry Patch Treats
A grandfather visits a strawberry patch with Betty. He picks small berries for himself and feeds them to the girl. Betty then confides she can eat the large berries too, speaking gravely.
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Grandfather
Betty
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Uses Happy Day Theme
Laundry advertises Red Cross Ball Blue with a cheerful line about a happy day as a laundress hangs snowy wash on the line. The brief catalog-style copy emphasizes the product’s stain whitening effect in a bygone era.
Downcast Johnson Quips About Missed Expectations
A clipped exchange hints at Johnson’s mood as he laments hopes unfulfilled and the saying that things rarely rise to one’s expectations. The dialogue exposes lingering cynicism about outcomes and personal disappointment.
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