Miners Strike Deepens UK Labor Split With Allied Bodies
London April 8 AP The three-way coal field dispute pits 800000 miners 300000 railway workers and 250000 transport workers against mine owners as talks fail to halt a feared nationwide strike. Leaders plan a concerted response and rail unions split over sympathy action despite broader unity in the triple alliance.
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London
Lloyd George
Triple Alliance
Labor
Board Trade
Liverpool Union
J. H. Thomas
Railwaymen’s Union
Liver 1
Afreton
Derbyshire
British and American unions clash over coal strike actions
The American Federation of Labor is urged to press the United Mine Workers to refuse coal exports to Britain or use by English ships amid a British coal strike. London unions vow a general strike, with the triple alliance planning coordinated action and the government preparing emergency forces to avert disruption.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Great Britain
Federated Trades and Labor Council
McNamara to complete 15 year term at San Quentin
John McNamara, serving a 15 year sentence for murder in the Los Angeles Times building dynamiting of October 1910, will complete his term and leave San Quentin May 10, prison officials said today.
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San Quentin
Calif
John McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Ancient City Is Captured in Turkish Nationalist Advance
Greek wounded flood Athens as 2000 arrive in Piraeus with hospital space tight. Queen Sophie appeals to the American Red Cross for nurses while Athens women move to Anatolia base hospitals. Kiazim Kara Bekir arrives leading Turkish cavalry from Armenia to front near Smyrna and Brusa as Isnik falls to Turkish Nationalists. Greeks flee with prisoners taken. The ancient city Nicea is noted as Isnik.
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Athens
Smyrna
Brusa
Piraeus
Sophie
American Red Cross
Paris
Anatolia
Angora
Kiazim Kara Bekir
Erzerum
Armenia
Kiazim
Asia Minor
Isnik
Ismid
Sea of Marmora
Nicea
Pioneer Circus Man Dies in Rochester Hospital
B E Wallace of Peru Indiana, a pioneer circus man, died in Rochester Minnesota last night after hospital treatment since February 11. He had submitted to several operations during his illness.
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Rochester, Minn
B. E. Wallace
Peru
Ind
Operaone
Mexico Rail Congestion Sparks Government Action Appeals
Mexico City April 8 AP reports severe railroad congestion crippling commerce across Vera Cruz Tampico and border cities causing cargo backlogs for months. Officials note a 200 percent rise in imports over three months and lack of new rolling stock while Adolfo De La Huerta defends customs irregularities as port delays persist.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Mexico
United States
Obregon
Adolfo de la Huerta
Treasury
Banished men arrive in Joplin after Harrison clash
Two leaders of the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad strike, M. com uron of Michigan and L. M. Eddy of San Francisco, arrived in Joplin with others after being expelled from Harrison Arkansas in a crowd of about 1000. They conferred here today on the railway workers dispute.
Leaves fortune to his aunt in Syracuse case
Professor Holmes Beckwith who killed Dean Wharton and himself at Syracuse University last Saturday leaves virtually his entire estate valued at 40 500 dollars to his aunt Mary G. Holmes of Los Angeles. A will was filed for probate by David G. Holmes of East Orange New Jersey an uncle. A sister Ruth B Bullock is cut off with 10 dollars for giving him no economic aid during his years of trouble.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Holmes Beckwith
Dean Wharton
Syracuse University
Mary G. Holmes
Los Angeles
David G. Holmes
East Orange
N. J
Ruth B. Bullock
China
Unsisteriike
Blamed Booze on the Woman Arrest Highlights Trial
East Lake City police arrested B Ed wards for liquor possession in a case where he claimed the liquid was given to a woman. Municipal Judge Matt admonished the defendant and noted parental ties as part of the sentencing discussion.
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East Lake City
April
B. Edwards
Matt
Asmar Ae
Wiwarde
Charles issues his manifesto in exile from Hungary
Budapest reports the Hungarian national assembly adjourned after discussions between Regent Horthy and Prime Minister Teleky over the Charles throne crisis triggered by former Emperor Charles visiting Hungary. The exiled claimant issued a manifesto urging support for the regent while pledging to serve Hungary and seeking a future return. Agrarian deputies call for treason charges amid accusations of anti Carlist agents and government passivity.
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Budapest
Hungarian National Assembly
Horthy
Paul Teleky
Charles
Hungary
Steinamanger
National Assembly
Geer Letter Questioned by Railroad Board in 1921 Case
The railroad labor board heard claims the March 10 1921 Geer letter from Pennsylvania Railroad general manager in St Louis urged defaming labor groups to obtain wage data. Witnesses including Stubbins Fann Bosserman Farrington were named to verify authenticity and content.
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Chicago
I W. Geer
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Geer
William Stubbins
Bradford
Edward Fann
Stubbins
Mildred Bosserman
T. B. Farrington
Columbus
Ohio
HK. F. Whiter
Conference Committee of
Whiter
Aliens Billed for Deportation Pass Through Omaha
Aliens slated for deportation to their homelands were moved in two special care train cars through Omaha toward Hoboken via Chicago. One coach carried Seattle migrants, the other San Francisco travelers, with pickups at various points en route. James Meldrum, Scottish, convicted of auto theft, sought funds to reach Cody Wyoming to locate his mother after World War I service.
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Omaha
Hoboken
Chicago
Union Pacific
Seattle
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
James Meldrum
Aberdeen
Scotland
Cody
Wyom
Meldrum
Peter
Wyoming
Thedea
Nebraska
Gee
Mutiny On Steamer Wilshile Fueled En Route To Mexico
The steamer Wilshile, with a U S cruiser escort, sails up the Mexican coast amid a mutinous crew. The news comes via an agent of the Williams Line of New York and details are received in San Francisco from April reports.
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San Francisco
Calif
Wilshile
U. S
Mexican Coast
Williams Line
New York
Grain states districting set for cooperative grain board
Chicago April 8 AP Grain growing states were districted to elect temporary directors of the national cooperative grain marketing corporation. Districts include Washington Oregon Idaho California with two directors. Montana North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin with three. others include Iowa two Kansas two Missouri one Oklahoma one Texas one Illinois three Indiana one Ohio one and Michigan Kentucky Maryland Virginia one. Total 21. Directors based on grain marketed with one director per 60 million dollars. Names named include J M Anderson A L Burdick W S Shilling George C Jewett W H Smith A L Middleton Frank K Myers Henry W Coit and others.
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Chicago
National Co-Operative Grain Marketing Corporation
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
California
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Illnois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Maryland
Virginia
Asis
National Corporation
H. Gustafsen
J. M. Anderson
St. Paul
A. L. Burdick
Willist N. D
W. S. Shilling
Minnea
Faho
George C. Jewett
Spokane
W. H. Smith
Wasco
Keath Dakota
Colo
Belater
John T. Ky
Sadi
D. Foeites
D. Foeites If Raat ‘Loistrict No. Wa: A. L. Middleton
Heat ‘Grove, Ta
Frank K. Myers
Fort Dodge
Henry W. Coit
Net
Rock Island System Reports 1920 Losses and Asset Gains
New York April 8 AP The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway and subsidiaries report net revenue 8 411 141 a drop of 1 71 44 40 percent The system income totals 40 444 482 down 7 619 417 63 35 percent The deficit after deductions rises to 10 795 964 up 9 087 386 511 01 percent Assets improve to 49 622 7 million from 16 891 760 The operating revenue for 1920 is 141 116 973 up 25 322 989 21 71 percent and expenses total 105 605 832 up 2 038 000 3 16 percent The operating income is 2 500 505 with a loss of 7 070 534 75 47 percent.
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New York
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
J. B. Gorman
Bureau of Valuation
Red Cloud elects first woman mayor in state
In Red Cloud Nebraska an election results in the town choosing Mine Ma étupson as mayor. She becomes the first woman to hold the office in the state. Peterson, owner of an ice plant, engages in the automobile business.
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Omaha
Ma Étupson
Lantay Y
Mins Peterson
Will objected by Shonte's widow halts probate bid
In New York on April 6 the probate of lore FP Shonte’s will stalled as his widow Amanda C. Annes Dee withdrew her objection to probate, leaving the bulk of the estate in question and delaying further action.
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New York
Lore FP
Shonte
Sen Ra
Amanda C
Annes Dee
Budge Nominated Republican Candidate for Mayor
A Republican convention in Pocatello Idaho nominated Jesse R. Budge for mayor after a smooth ballot. Supporters cheered as Virgil Sammas and W R Blalock were named for other city posts while the platform pledge emphasized retrenchment and business administration.
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J. T. Young
Jesse R. Budge
Pocatello
Mr. Budge
Walter Cleare
Virgil Samma
Sammes
Samms
Bamms
Budge
Samma
Fletcherick Burrus
W. R. Blalock
Burrus
Mayoral and Council Ballot Totals in Local Election
In the local race Jesse R. Budge led for mayor with 416 votes, Virgil Samms 210, W. B. Bla lock 101, and George Williams 13. A total of 740 votes were cast for mayor. The four council candidates were elected by acclamation.
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Jesse R
Bud
Councc
Pomeroy
J. B. Bistline
W. H. Rohlscheid
Stratford
Budge
Virgil Samms
W. BR. Blalock
George Williams
Council
Harmony at Pocatello Republican city convention ushers plan change
The Pocatello Republican convention praised unity as it backed reducing the city government to a mayor and four at large councilmen. Jesse R. Budge emerged as a leading mayoral candidate amid orderly ballots and a large attendance, with other favorites like Virgil Samms and W. R. Blalock receiving support.
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Pocatello
H. Smith Woolley
A. Lowell Merrill
Merrill
H. E. Ray
Jesse R
Budge
Virgil Samms
Major Booth
Legion
W. R. Blalock
George Williams
Germany Will Try New Offer On Reparations
Paris dispatch reports a fresh German reparations proposal may be prepared with talks between Karl Bergemann and Roland Boyden. Boyden is en route via Vienna to Constantinople, while officials doubt a Washington meeting will occur. Allies expected to issue an ultimatum on extending the 20 billion mark gold payment deadline to May 1.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Karl Bergemann
the Treasury
Roland W. Boyden
Allied
Boyden
Vienna
Constantinople
Washington
Mexico guards Tabasco oil leases amid commerce department review
In Mexico City on April 8 AP reports the government will not recognize lease contracts for Tabasco oil lands without approval from the department of commerce and industry. The announcement follows excitement over oil discoveries in Tabasco and a rush by operators to obtain leases. Foreign oil interests and subsoil rights complicate the situation, with reports of gold rush like scenes at Frontera, the state's main port.
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Mexico City
Tabasco
Department of Commerce and Industry
Latengo
Iiet
Excelsior
Frontera
Factions clash in Padua streets amid strikes and fire
In Padua last night, offices of the chamber of labor were burned by extreme Nationalists. Socialist protests escalated into a march and clash with Nationalists, one man killed and many injured. Police arrested 39 anarchists at Ferrara for alleged plots against Nationalist clubs, a theatre, and cafes.
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London
Chamber of Labor
Padua
Rome
Tempo of
Rome Aa
Ferrara
Bologna
Outlaw Sox to Form Team
Chicago reports three ousted 1919 White Sox players John Jacobs Joe Jackson Charles Williams and others may join a new venture backed by broker George Miller to field a team aimed at challenging major clubs. Additional ex Sox players including Sam McMullen, James Durer, and others are named as potential lineup additions.
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Chicago
Sox
George Miller
Joe Jac
Char Swede’ Berg
Pheben
Williams
Union Chief Guilty Of Contempt In Coal Strike Case
Union head in Crawford County found guilty of contempt of court after a four strike coal miners dispute. Judge Andrew Curran imposed a fine and ordered compliance with court orders.
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Pittsburgh
Kes
Alepanaer Howat
Inens Ae
Bey
Curran
Andrew
Crawford County
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Ree
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McNamara
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Joplin
RED Cloud
Ing
Busi- Republinese
F. C. Me
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Claude Bistline
Williard Lund
Nicholas Ifft
J. T. Bourne
B. E. Newton
Pocatell
Republican Convention
Republican Party
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Pereese
Grand Oldepublican Party
Harding
Merrill and
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C. M. Booth
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H. J. Fox
W. H. Witty
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