Mine Delegates Bolt Convention in West Virginia
Seventy five United Mine Workers delegates bolted the West Virginia State Federation of Labor convention in Huntington. Led by William Blizzard the Southern district miners demanded unlimited debate causing an uproar and Blizzard’s exit while northern delegates claimed the fight over. Blizzard threatened to return only to present his claim to the federation as a whole.
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West Virginia
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Charles Diggs
Blizzard
Diggs
French Aviator Reaches Moscow Amid Europe Tour
Paris August 12. Captain Arrachart, seeking a three day air tour of Europe, arrived in Moscow today from Constantinople. He flew from Paris to Constantinople yesterday at 127.3 miles per hour. The third leg heads back to Paris tomorrow.
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Arrachart
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Constantinople
Stop That Tching Blue Star Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promises Blue Star Remedy for eczema itch and skin sores. It claims fast relief, non staining formula, pleasant odor, and direct action at the seat of trouble, offered by Albright & Wood Stores.
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Albright & Wood Stores
Crossword Puzzle Word List Challenge
Crossword puzzle with mostly three or four letter words. Clues cover opposites verbs body parts actions and common terms. Includes horizontal and vertical entries with several fragmented or garbled lines and partial clues.
Coordination in Athletic Union Brings Approval
Chicago August 12 A P The outlook is bright for more coordination in athletics among colleges the A A U and fraternal organizations in the view of Murray Hulburt president of the Amateur Athletic Association He toured Western states and saw healthy amateur athletics in California Seattle and the Pacific Northwest He said the A A U has no wish to dictate to colleges how to run their affairs but uniform lines are possible He discussed developing young athletes for future Olympics and suggested a U S team for Amsterdam He noted Nurmi's tour stimulated competition but drew criticism of its commercial aspects He planned a resolution at the next A A U meeting limiting foreign athletes to meets under A A U supervision and dedicating gate receipts to a fund for U S Olympia team expenses.
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A.P
Murray Hulburt
Amateur Athletic Association
Hulburst
New York
California
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
Amsterdam
United States
Paavo
Olympia
Purification Health Boost Ad Claim
An old advertisement advocates Purification by Calotabs as a path to perfect health. It urges readers to take a thorough cleansing course, claiming physicians endorse system purification as nature’s foundation for wellness.
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Earth
France keeps defense spending, Masson says in Williamsport lecture
In Williams Town Mass, August 12 AP France shows no immediate prospect of cutting defense outlays. Banker Robert Masson of Paris told the Institute of Politics that debt service cannot be reduced now and army navy expenditures should be weighed against a strong organized instrument of defense. He compared prewar and current armament levels of France Britain and the United States.
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France
Robert Masson
Paris
Credit Lionnaisse
Institute of Politics
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Great Britain
United States
Results of Yesterday's Baseball and Boxing Events
A fragmented recap shows several baseball scores with rain causing postponements in the Piedmont and Cotton States leagues. Notable results include Kansas City and Louisville action plus boxer's Isaac Jose, known as Indian Ike, who died from a suspected bout injury in Prescott.
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Issac Jose
Ike
Jerome
Young Cota
Truck Driver Dies After Powder Blast Near McCurtain
Albert Williams of McCurtain Oklahoma died in a Fort Smith hospital from burns after a blast from 3 000 pounds of powder near McCurtain Hammonds master mechanic of the Sand Bar Mining company whom Williams was delivering the powder to died of his injuries Williams perished while attempting to rescue Hammonds from a burning truck
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Ark
Albert Williams
Chinese strikers agree to terms in Shanghai
The Japanese consul general and Chinese officials signed an agreement ending a strike by 60,000 workers in Japanese cotton mills in Shanghai. The stoppage triggered a general strike and anti-foreign disturbances across China.
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Shanghai
International News Service
Ja Ene
China
Deaths and Funerals Daniel B Akridge
Funeral services for Daniel B. Akridge were held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o clock at the family home 357 Charles Street with Rev Father B J Hackett pastor of St Joan of Arc church officiating. Burial followed in Pine Crest cemetery with pallbearers Alex Duplan Frank Campbell Fred Rainer William Walters Robert Bonner and Henry Swain.
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Charles Street
Father B. J. Hackett
St. Joan of Aa
Pine Crest Cemetery
Pai
Alex Duplan
Frank Campbell
Fred Rainer
William Walters
Robert Bonner
Henry Swain
Use of German Instruments Abroad Declines Postwar
A report notes that German made musical instruments are less common worldwide than before the war. Traders and manufacturers cite supply issues and shifting tastes while collectors seek remaining German brands with caution.
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