Harding Opposes Operators Over Coal Strike
President Harding states the responsibility for the coal miners strike rests with western Pennsylvania operators who refused arbitration. The administration will stay out unless a public emergency arises as talks failed at cabinet level and the White House claims it did everything possible to avert suspension of operations.
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Washington
Harding
Western Pennerlvania
White House
Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania
Secretary of
Labor Dmvis
Secretary of the Treasury
Meltor
Thete Voloe
Nation braces as coal miners strike nationwide
President warns government involvement only if a public emergency arises and rail and essential industries halt. Miners' nationwide strike begins with 500000 workers walking out, with 95 thousand from Tilots joining and reports of stoppages across Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana. The United Mine Workers fund stands at about 20 to 80 million, while John L. Lewis predicts wider shutdowns across 20 states and large union participation.
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Wilte House
Chicage
Lennayt Yania
Indian
Ohio
United States
Newanton
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
International
Honunion
Anion
Infeis
Memlers
Federal Reserve Board Monthly Review Signals Broad Business Improvement
The Federal Reserve Board reports broad improvement across key sectors in its April review. Basic industries led gains with steel railway equipment and metals, auto production up. building activity, agriculture, and wheat prospects improve while unemployment declines but strikes slow recovery in textiles.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
The
Treasury
Epidemics Hop Across Russia Prompt Aid Rush
Smallpox cholera diphtheria and typhoid spread rapidly in Russia. The American Relief Administration wired Paris headquarters of the American Red Cross to immediately rush a special courier to Moscow with 2,000,000 doses of antitoxins.
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Paris
Russia
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
Moscow
King Signs Bill to Free Ireland and Disarm Ulster
London tolls the Irish Free State bill into law as the Lords waive amendments and adjourn. In Ulster, police demobilization begins with Southern counties to follow by May 31. Press reaction in Belfast and Dublin ranges from enthusiastic to cautious about peace and cross‑community cooperation.
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Ireland
London
George
House of Lords
Belfast
Ulster
Northern Ireland
Ent
Belfast News
Northern Counties
Free State
Northern Whig
Dublin
Reconstruction policy urged across country by Independent
The Independent urges nationwide unity to rebuild the motion and boost prosperity. The republicans report a publicity department in the Irish Republican Army. They claim Free State troops raided republican munition shops and many officers including 25 guarding the Bank of Ireland have defected to the republicans.
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The
Independent
Irish Republican Army
Free State
Beggar’s Bush
Bank of Ireland
France Upholds U S Rhine Claim in Pay Costs Note
Paris reports France regards the U S claim for Rhineland occupation costs as accepted in full by France. The note questions who should be reimbursed, allies or Germany, while the American embassy calls it full acceptance. Armenian delegation plans protest to allies over League protection and seeks U S intervention. Dr Alexander Khatissian drafts the protest opposing resettlement plan and favors homeland freedom around Lake Van.
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Paris
France
United States
Rhineland
Senate
Germany
Tven
League of Nations
Alexander Khatissian
Armeniian Republic
London
Wound Bandit, Capture 3 in New York Shootout
New York reports a pistol battle at Forty first street and Paragenn e between eight detectives and a bandit gang. One bandit was shot dead and three others were captured.
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New York
Forty-first Street
Dismissal of 32 Officials Roils Government Bureau
President Harding issues an executive order dismissing James L. Wilmeth director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and 31 accompanying officials. Louis A. Hill named to succeed Wilmeth as the bureau's leadership focuses on reform after months of suspected theft and inefficiency.
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Washington
Harding
James L. Wilmeth
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bnew
Wilmett
Louis A. Hid
Atm
White House
Suthoney Owite
Hilt
Wilmeth
Ing
Vacafteles
Louis A. Hill
Division of Engraving
Mr. Wilmeth
Vroom
Banker Fenton Commits Suicide by Drowning Off Huron Street
W T Fenton first vice president of the National Bank of the Republic in Chicago drowns after leaving for lunch. Chauffeur attempted rescue. $73 found in the cab seat. Fenton, a 50-year Chicago banker born in 1848, had a long career and family at 280 East Delaware place. No reason for the act is known.
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Chicago
W. T. Fenton
National Bank of the Republic
Huron Street
Fenton
Madison
Ind
Fletcher & Sharpe
Indianapolis
Merchants National Bank
Ottumwa
First National Bank
Mary Inekeep
Howard Withrow Fenton
George Bi, Burrage
Exiled Austrian Ruler Dies Today
The exiled ruler of Austria has died today, affecting the political landscape of the exile community. The announcement cites residence on Enile in Made Ira Islands, detailing the ruler's final requests and tributes planned by supporters.
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Austria
Rioting in Illinois and Spasmodic Shooting Wounding Policeman
Special report notes rioting in southern Illinois with a policeman seriously wounded. The dispatch from Madeira Island reports the death of former Emperor Charles of Austria from pneumonia after earlier reports of critical condition. It recalls his exile with wife Zita by Allied forces following failed attempts to reclaim the throne.
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Funchal
Madeira Islands
Charles of Austria
Pneu
Charlies
Zta
Austria
Hungary
Miners Strike Escalates in Southern Illinois
Spasmodic shooting hit southern Illinois as the miners declare a 100 percent strike. Duquoin police chief Jesse Henson was seriously wounded and officer Walter Scomee was wounded by Harry Reid, a miner.
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Benton
Ilinois
Jesse Henson
Duquoin
Walter Scomee
Harry Reid
Worthy Achievement
Brander Matthews notes that clear writing can appeal to both specialists and general readers and that thoughtful effort makes the task worthwhile despite the time and mental energy required.
Jud Tunkins Says Special Delivery Letter Worth More than a Quarter
Jud Tunkins notes a special delivery letter carries value beyond a quarter if it is as important as the girl who typically believes.
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Jud Tunkins
William Phillips Nominated for Undersecretary of State
President Harding nominates William Phillips of Beverly Massachusetts as undersecretary of state to replace Henry Fletcher who becomes ambassador to Belgium. Phillips currently serves as United States minister to the Netherlands and was formerly assistant secretary of state. He is a Harvard graduate who began his diplomatic career as private secretary to Josiah Choate in 1905.
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William Phillips
North Beverly
Mass
Harding
Henry P. Fletcher
Belgium
Mr. Phillips
United States
Netherlands
Harvard
J. Choate
Great Beith In
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