Reopening of Mills Triggers Riot in Northwest Lumber Area
Tear gas harmed few as National Guardsmen and state patrolmen dispersed pickets and workers returning home over the 11th Street bridge after lumber mill operations resumed. Oregon governor reportedly offered protection to Portland workers planning to return to work. Demobilization of Guardsmen from Fort Lewis encampment debated amid rumors of Portland action. Death toll rose to two from the Furcka California lumber strike.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
National
11Th Street Bridge
Oper
Oregon
Portland
Fort Lewis
Harold Edlund
Furcka
California
Still Suffering After Effects
Tacoma reports lingering effects from tear gas bombs deployed last night. Patrolmen arrested fifteen as two thousand pickets were dispersed near the riot scene. In Oregon, Portland operators announce seven sawmills will reopen tomorrow with troop protection promised if needed.
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Tacoma
Oregon
Portland
Union Protest Seeks Army Aid Over Guard Troops
The Central Labor Council meeting condemned the governor’s use of troops to interfere at a lumber mill site while calling for federal Army protection for workers returning to work. No general strike was discussed, but the protest urged action from the President.
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Tacoma
U. S. Army
National Guard
Central Labor Council
Some Legislators Foresee Bonus Drive After Tax Wealth Plan
Washington lawmakers debated a rapid enactment of the President’s tax wealth program. Some legislators foresaw a new bonus drive and possible quarrel over tariffs as a result of the call.
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Associated Press
Washington
Religious Riots in Edinborough End With Fines
Seven men in Edinborough were convicted of breach of peace for riots that rocked the city. Each faced a choice of a fifty dollar fine or one month in jail.
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Edinborough
Associated Press
Scotland
New Diphtheria Germ Reported in Cardiff England
London dispatch cites Welsh authorities warning of grave diphtheria, called grave diphtheria, first identified in the north and spreading to Cardiff. Leeds researchers report rapid progression. health officer urges immediate doctor visit and immunization for children to prevent death within 24 hours.
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Associated Press
London
Cardiff
J. Greenwood Wilson
Leeds
Louis Knocks Out Carnera In Technical Finish
Joe Louis defeats Primo Carnera by technical knockout in the sixth round at Yankee Stadium. Louis wins as Carnera is battered and his corner halts the bout with the towel, witnessed by a large crowd.
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Matanuska
Joe Louis
Louis
Carnera
Associated Press
New York
Yankee ‘Stadium
Primo Carnera
Cal
Palmer Matanuska colonist reports true conditions
Mrs Lloyd Bell writes for the Associated Press describing health problems in Palmer Alaska while blaming agitators for discord. She emphasizes genuine local hardships and calls for calm among residents.
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Palmer
Matanuska
Hopkins report on Palmer Matanuska project disputed
The Senate awaited Hopkins' report on food and health in Palmer Alaska to counter charges that the Matanuska rural home project was a crazy adventure and a major catastrophe looms unless action is taken. Federal relief officials claim at most 10 percent of single men in the colony are dissatisfied.
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Washington
Senate
Hopkins
Palmer
Matanuska
Vanderberg
Department of
Hopkin
Palmer colonists express mixed views on Matanuska settlement
Mrs. Lloyd Bell reports to the Associated Press from Palmer on June 25 that many colonists are pleased with Matanuska's potential and U S control, while noting slow progress under corporation management. Health issues are common, tents remain, and doctors lack transportation. Some agitators disturb order, yet Irwin’s leadership is favored.
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Don Irwin
Palmer
U. S
Mr. Irwin
Dore to Meet Waley on Defense Before July 6 Trial
Tacoma June 25 John Dore attorney to see Mrs Waley today to plan her defense for the upcoming trial set for July 6.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
John Dore
Carnera and Louis Set for Yankee Stadium Show Tonight
Promoter announces Primo Carnera versus Joe Louis boxing match at Yankee Stadium in New York tonight. Gov. Troy requests authority for security as 50 000 fans expected. miners to return to Alaska and workers to be called to state barracks for crowd control.
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Carnera
Louis
Yankee Stadium
New York
Primo Carnera
Joe Louis
Troy
New Call
Chil York
Koot
Prine Carnera
Max Baer
Detroit
Brown
Carnera Louis Fight Promises Big Gate at Yankee Stadium
Juneau dispatch notes Alaska mine delays and a split jury ruling. The boxing match at Yankee Stadium pits Primo Carnera against Joe Louis amid security precautions over racial tensions as promoters expect record gate receipts. Governor Troy seeks troops to quell unrest and maintain order during the Alaska mine riot fallout.
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Juneau
Metzgar
Alaska Juneau
Troy
Washington D. C
Chilkoot Barracks
Pennsylvania to Aid Reading for Blind Students
The Pennsylvania State Council for the Blind announces a reading device to help visually handicapped children. A desk mounted system with a lens and lamp magnifies standard 18 point text and provides 100 candlepower illumination, enabling use of regular textbooks.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Council For the Blind
Explorer's Son Sells Matches on London Streets
John Carveth Wells son of explorer Grant Carveth Wells travels London as a match peddler to support his wife and six month old daughter. He blames his mother's alienation of affections suit in Connecticut for his hardship. Found a pen and pencil set may be claimed at Nugget Office by owner who identifies and pays for this act.
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London
John Carveth Wells
Grant Carveth Wells
The
London Express
Royal Geographical Society
Connecticut
Wells
Nugget
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