Move to end liquor sales on U S ships debate heats
Washington June 15 to 16 saw heated efforts in Congress to halt liquor sales aboard American ships. Representative Bankhead proposes defunding government aid for any ship carrying intoxicants, while Lasker resists action pending wider legality review. Adolphus Busch Jr and Sr push for a congressional inquiry into violations amid exchange of letters and public folders.
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First Woman Judge Florence Allen Seeks Ohio Supreme Bench
Judge Florence EB Allen, Ohio’s first female common pleas judge, runs as a nonpartisan candidate for the Supreme Court. If elected she would become the first woman to win the seat. She says national court administration is a disgrace and blames public indifference.
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Supreme Court of Ohio
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Kokomo Stone President Explains Overcharge Claim
Leonard Hodgin president of Kokomo Stone company replies to state board of accounts charges that Grant county road work was billed for $15,747.84 over actual tonnage. He says heavy car loading was a past practice now stopped, and notes discrepancies between county bills and company charges.
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Kokomo Stone Company
State Board of Accounts
Grant County
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Modernists Try to Keep Control of Baptist Convention
Indianapolis June 16 Modernists and fundamentalists spar over control of the Northern Baptist fifteenth annual convention as steering committees are formed by both sides. Leaders list committees and clash over resolutions creeds and timing of officer elections while debating whether a creed should be adopted for all Baptists.
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Indianapolis
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New York
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Pittsburg
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Newton
Mass
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Sioux City
Charles W. Gilkey
Chicago
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Brooklyn
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Massee
Wolfgand
Baptist Church
Treasure diggers start search for iron chest in Wye River
Penetanguishene Ontario June 1 treasure diving dredge Bal tic begins removing silt from the Wye River in a search for an iron chest believed buried for 500 years. Historians and church scholars await the chest for sacred items and manuscripts detailing early Jesuit missions in New France.
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New France
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Frazier Busy as McCumber Stays at Job
Washington June 16 Senator McCumber of North Dakota concentrates on his duties as finance committee chairman while his rival Lynn Frazier of the Non Partisan League runs the ground campaign. A tight North Dakota primary looms as McCumber battles a delayed bonus bill and intra party opposition led by Senator Ladd. Frazier’s radical platform and state ownership views contrast with McCumber’s tariff focus, shaping a pivotal contest for party fate.
Japanese Premier Pledges To Work For Arms Cut
Tokyo June 15. Premier Kato vowed Japan will cooperate with world powers to further armament reductions and uphold peace, aligning with aims from the Washington conference. The statement came as the new administration outlined its foreign policy priorities.
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Comasabura Kato
Japan
Bonus Bill Seen Ready To Pass Senate In Two Weeks
Washington June 15 The soldier bonus bill of Senator P J McCumber is likely to pass the Senate by an overwhelming majority based on two recent polls. Opponents can muster at most 24 votes, with 18 Republican and Democratic senators firmly opposed. They no longer expect to defeat the bill on the floor but may try to block it if the president vetoes and supporters attempt to override. No firm date set. action possibly within two weeks.
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Glass
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Swanson
Underwood
Williams
Peking Waits Word From Fighting Area
Peking awaits word from the north and south on the evolving crisis surrounding Li Yuan-Hung. In the north Chang Tao-Lin’s forces, aiming to rule Manchuria, are reported defeated again though his troops may return to battle. Wu Pei-Fu presses near Shanhaikwan as Sun Yat-Sen’s Canton government troops advance, causing fears for Nanjing’s safety.
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Renan
Li Yuan-Hung
Chang Tao-Lin
Manchuria
Central China
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Shanhiaikwan
Sun Yat-Sen
Canton
Nanchang
Kiangs
Dr. Sun
Speedy action urged on Muscle Shoals project
AP dispatch from Washington reports Representative Aleman of Alabama urged Republican leaders to bring in a special ruling to speed the Mussel Shoals matter. He framed the issue as a clash between mass public demand for acceptance of Henry Ford's offer and the fertilizer trust and lobbyists opposing it.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Muscles Shoals
Alabama
Representative Aleman
Congress
Weather Forecast for Richmond and Vicinity
Unsettled and warm tonight and Friday with potential local thundershowers. Low pressures over the plain states suggest partly cloudy, unsettled weather for the next several hours. High temperatures expected, with yesterday’s temperatures noted as maximum and minimum.
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W. E. Moore
Plain States
Rail union heads not to interfere if walkout voted
Cincinnati June 15 Officers of the rail union will not interfere with a strike of 1,225,000 shop craft and maintenance of way workers B M Jewel declared at the American Federation of Labor convention Jewel president of the railway employee division The convention debated a special policy committee to frame a plan countering court decisions while seeking a valid child labor law President Samuel Gompers withheld appointment pending settlement Delegates discussed a constitutional amendment urged by Senator La Follette and supported by the federation The day included a Barrie Deed staged on Miami island and weather lines noting heat in the west with cooler conditions in the far west and scattered rains across the Mississippi valley and Tennessee
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Cincinnati
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American Federation of Labor
Jewel
James Duncan
Quincy
Mass
Resolutions Committee
Samuel Gompers
LaFallette
Wisconsin
Federation
Miami
Piver
Hoover calls meeting to curb minority coal operators
Washington June 15 coal operators and dealers meeting with Secretary Hoover to enforce voluntary price restraint amid strike. Non compliant districts show price rises up to five dollars a ton, prompt talk of possible legislation and use of maximum prices. Springfield NL June 15 John L. Lewis warns of unprecedented coal shortage, urging near-future miner operator conference as summer weather masks danger.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Springfield
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Ward Indicted in Slaying of Sailor Peters
Walter F. Ward, son of a millionaire baker, was indicted by the West Chester grand jury on the charge of killing Clarence Peters, a sailor, in May at White Plains New York.
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Walter F. Ward
White Plains
N. Y
Baker
West Chester
Committee to Complete Fourth of July Plans
The general committee of the Fourth of July celebration will meet Friday noon in the Y M C A to finish plans for the event. All members are urged to attend.
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Rube” Dalroy
Bm Zaehmoend
Opera Star Alma Gluck Returns Aboard Aquitania For Fall
Opera star Alma Gluck arrived on the Aquitania with her two children marking a fall return to the musical season. Her husband Efrem Zimbalist is expected back soon from a Chinese tour, completing the family reunion.
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Alma Gluck
Aquitania
Efram Zimbalist
Break in Mine Wage Talks Seen Irreparable Today
New York reports a break in wage scale talks between United Mine Workers and anthracite operators as hearings suspend and a strike looms. Kennedy notes no further meetings, with strike vote due by the 22nd and results reported by the 26th. About 150000 to 175000 miners are out, risking millions in coal properties amid ongoing agitation.
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Associated Press
New York
United Mine Workers
Eald Thomas Kennedy
Hazleton
Harding
Three Railroad Unions Prepare Strike Vote and Ballots
Chicago headquarters of the six railway shop crafts unions sees strike ballot activity as three other rail unions prepare to vote after a wage reduction ruling expected from the railroad labor board. The impact could cut 30 to 41 million dollars from 325000 clerks signal men and stationary firemen and oilers pay. Ballots for shopmen and track laborers are underway nationwide with three more groups joining next week.
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Aesucmeten
Jones
Chicago
Todey
Railroad Labor Board
Cute
Europe’s Hague Parley Opens Amid Russia Debates
The Hague conference opens with Europe hoping for Russia’s readmission to the powers. France seeks guarantees before talks resume, while Britain and Italy lean toward conciliation. Belgium backs Genoa-era property stance. Moscow warns the talks are a hurdle to unified capital. Delegates begin in the Peace Palace, with Poincare and Van Karnebeek shaping the session.
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