End of coal strike plan shattered by owners rejection
In December reports from HIA, owners rejected Governor Pinchot’s eleven point plan to end the strike, leaving negotiations open and no concession from operators. John L. Lewis defended miners’ stance, noting emergency conditions. Efforts to seize and operate mines were being considered by Borah and Berger. relief steps include extended low rates for bituminous coal.
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HIA
Vernor Éoday
Atlantic City
Pinchot
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Interstate Commerce N. Borah
Berger
Reesei Wee Eco
Jacksonville
Grave charge filed against Oklahoma man faces slashing charge
Edward R. Townsend, 23, was returned to Enid Oklahoma from D with charges stemming from an alleged attempt to kill a baby by slashing its throat with a razor. Townsend was arrested yesterday. Dr D H Cooper city physician said he was mentally deranged.
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D. Okla
A.P
Edward R. Townsend
Enid
Okla
Townsend
D. H. Cooper
Mew Ambassador to America Selected
Paris reports the Briand government has decided to name Henry Berger as successor to French Ambassador Daeschner at Washington. Official confirmation was learned today.
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MEW
America
Paris
Briand
Henry Berenger
Daeschner
Washington
M Namara Georgetti Lead Six Day Bike Race
Mc Namara and Georgetti held the lead by one lap at the end of the 35th hour in the six day race at New Madison Square Garden. Distance was 625 miles and laps with Linarl and Benezatto one lap back.
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New York
A.P
McNamara
Georgetti
New
Madison Square Garden
Linarl
Benezatto
Kockler-Stockholm
Wambst-Lacsachay
Fred Spencer-Walthour
Debaets-Goosens
Horder- Horan
Cameron and Kaiser
Atlanta Polls Face Heavy Registration for Firemen Pay Vote
Nearly 17 000 residents registered in Atlanta for a municipal election on an ordinance to set city foremen pay at a level tied to United States mail carriers. Firemen back the measure. taxpayers oppose the initiative in the city charter. If approved, pay could only be changed by future initiative ordinances.
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Atlanta Ga
United States
Alienist called in suit filed to break will
Relatives seek to overturn Archibald McArthur's will by cross examining Dr Ralph H Green who testified the recluse was not of sound mind in later life. Rafferty of Jacksonville is named beneficiary with the estate valued between 50 000 and 200 000 dollars.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Archibald McArthur
Dodgesville
Iowa
Ralph H. Green
Green
McArthur
George A. Rafferty
Rafferty
T. E. Tucker
Pinchot Criticizes Coal Operators Over Anthracite Strike
Gov Pinchot, in Dubois Pennsylvania, denounces coal operators for rejecting his plan to end the anthracite strike. He says operators refused to discuss settlement terms, turning down industrial peace and declaring for war. He expresses sincere regret.
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Dubois
A.P
Pinchot
State Hospital
News Briefs Span Navy Peril to Opera Etiquette and Honors
Items from New York Paris and Brussels report oddities and shifts: a Boston navy yard drink danger called block and fall, Mrs W F Manley touts it. Paris Opera requires full evening dress and silk hat. Cologne notes 800 German girls join English soldiers, now Mrs Tommy Atkins. Brussels cites America's rising influence. New York notes Jack O’Brien’s hard right hook aiding a fleeing robber. London says Dame Austen Chamberlain, not Sir, for Mrs Austen Chamberlain. An ad touts Geov N Re 8 Task Chill Tonic 60c.
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New York
Navy
W. F. Manley
Navy Yard
Boston
Made in America lace exhibit thrills New York crowd
A New York Waldorf Astoria exhibit showcases the first made in America lace show. American fabrics in silk rayon cotton and metal thread reveal intricate designs and delicate traceries. Monastic reproductions of famed European laces highlight American craftsmanship and industry.
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New York
A.c
Waldor-Astoria
Europe
Burley tobacco sales to start this week in Lexington
Lexington based Burley district prepares for the opening of auction warehouses and Burley Tobacco Growers Co operative Association receiving plants for the 1926 crop. Estimates project 10 to 20 million dollars paid to independent growers in the next three months with a similar pool for members. About 1,175,000 pounds of Burley tobacco remain on floors across five Lexington warehouses ready for the loose leaf market.
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Lexington
Burley
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
F. County
Grain exports show sharp weekly drop in US shipments
U S grain exports last week totaled 1,112,000 bushels, down from 3,091,000 the prior week. Wheat at 639,000 bushels, oats 157,000, corn 271,000, barley 145,000. rye and other figures cited. Canadian grain exports via United ports were 68,945,000 bushels. North American wheat flour exports stood at 166,000 barrels versus 320,000 previously.
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Washington
A.P
United States
Commerce Department
United Esports
Absorption Method Promises Clear Complexion
An advertisement touts mercolized wax as a cure for blemished skin. It claims applying nightly removes damaged skin by absorption, revealing a natural complexion by morning with water and soap. No powders or creams are needed.
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Atlanta
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Brussels
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