Fourteen Social Revolutionists Condemned in Moscow Trials
In Moscow on August 10 a Bolshevist tribunal sentenced fourteen of thirty four social revolutionists to death for high treason. Three women Eugenie M Rattner Helen Hanova and Lydia Konopieva were among those condemned. Three defendants were acquitted and others received two to ten year prison terms.
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Helen Hanova
Lydia Konopieva
Moscow
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Emil Vandervelde
Russia
Miss Nadajia Stanciof Appointed Bulgarian Secretary
Miss Nadajia Stanciof becomes first secretary to the Bulgarian legation in Washington. She has the appointment but is not yet present. Premier Stamboutiski demanded she not marry a foreigner to keep Bulgarian nationality.
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Washington
Miss Stanciof
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Bulgaria
Senator Nelson's Wife Dies in Minnesota Funeral Set
Washington Aug. 10 Mia Niche line Jacoten Nelson wife of Senator Nelson of Minnesota died after a long illness She was a native of Norway and married to Senator Nelson in 1 They have a daughter who with Senator Nelson will leave today for the funeral at Alexandria Minn the Nelson residence
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Minnesota
Hines
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Nelson
Alexandria
Minn
Reprieve Granted in Iowa Slayer Case
William Olinder sentenced to hang for the murder of Berthold Halfpap near Fort Podge grocer received a reprieve until September 8 by Gov. Kendall. The delay follows a writ of error filed with the United States Supreme Court by Olinder's attorney.
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Berthold Halfpap
Fort Podge
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Vrer
United States Supreme Court
Olinder
Peace Spurned by Coal Operators in Illinois Deadlock
Illinois coal operators vote to not send peace envoys to Cleveland talks with miners. The split grows as a large minority seeks an early mine reopening, while the majority advocates arbitration as proposed by President Harding. John N. Lewis replies that unions have not empowered acceptance of arbitration.
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Harding to seek new rail control laws amid strike
Washington August 10. President Harding plans to ask Congress for authority to take over railroad roads if labor talks fail. Six of eight shop craft unions rejected the peace proposal, while the remaining unions delay any final move. The administration weighs federal control to avert paralysis of transportation.
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Conaters
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Amienson
Marding
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Rail strikes loom as shops seek limited action and aid
Rail workers press for a modification of the President’s plan and early peace with financial help. Shop crafts officials say they do not expect other railroad unions to declare a sympathy strike but expect broader turnover of support for a strike fund and to withhold moving bad order equipment. If crews refuse to work on imperfect locomotives and cars, shop leaders say the effect mirrors a general strike.
New Troops Sent to Joliet Illinois amid Strike Peace Talks
Five thousand attend the funeral of Frank Lavino, a striker killed in a clash with deputies and railroad agents. Five companies of the 132nd Regiment National Guard arrived in Joliet to relieve on duty troops, joining a conference between railroad officials seeking to end the disruption. Opposition to troops at Joliet yards sparked the strike and freight congestion across nearby industrial towns south and west of Chicago.
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Frank Lavino
Phillip Reitz
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Rail labor leaders warn striking workers to stay at work
Chicago and Washington reports say five grand chiefs urge railroad workers to keep trains moving and avoid actions that could invite government intervention. A separate note notes leaders plan to answer President Harding and youth to resume work via the railroad labor board.
President seeks congressional action on national crisis
The article discusses Mr. Harding urging Congress to act on the rail and coal strike crisis. It notes proposals to meet national needs, possible legislative paths, and a plan for the house to stay in session to consider measures with the Senate. It mentions avoiding three day recesses to press tariff talks and other measures.
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Senate
Illinois fuel chief quits amid cabinet dispute
In Chicago on August 1 reports of mine reopenings and factory optimism clashed with Gov Len Small’s cabinet tensions. Acting state fuel administrator Robert M Medill suddenly demanded his successor be appointed and accused the governor of blocking conservation efforts.
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Striking locomotive engineers threaten more walkouts
Warren 8. Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, says 1,200 Joliet workers quitting signals 100 similar cases unless railroad yard and shop conditions improve. He notes abuses by guards and endurance limits have been reached, and says approval from the brotherhood chief is not required.
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Limited Attendance at Cleveland Meet Sparks Frustration
A second adjournment was ordered at the central competitive field joint scale conference in Cleveland as important tonnage failed to show. President John L Lewis and Michael Gallagher cited lack of representation by key groups and highlighted the pressure from non union miners who joined the United Mine Workers under pledges of recognizing the union.
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United Mine Workers
Michael Gallagher
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Pennsylvania
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Winifred Hart Leaves Hart Home in Hollywood Split
Los Angeles Aug 10 Will Tom S Hart known as Big Bi in movie circles and his wife Miss Winifred Westover have separated. Mrs Hart moved to Santa Monica three months ago to live with her mother awaiting a child due in November. Divorce proceedings are contemplated by the wife.
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Big Bi
Winifred Westover
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Hollywood
Santa Monica
Clyde Westover
Mer cer Announces Candidacy to Succeed Lewis as UMWA President
George N. Mercer, supported by President Frank Farrington of the Illinois mine workers, declares his bid to become International president of the United Mine Workers of America. Announcement appears in Farringtons official organ, Titinels Miner.
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Frank Farrington
Illinois Mine Workers
George N. Mercer
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Typhoon Devastates Swatow Area With Multimillion Loss
The Swatow region suffered an estimated $80,000,000 in damage and up to 100 persons killed as typhoon Shanchal struck the treaty peace area. The Shanghai Chamber of Commerce reports the case and appeals for Red Cross relief from Hongkong.
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Hongkong
Red Cross
Baseball scoreboard from National and American leagues
National League scores show Chicago 6 Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 3 New York 0, Boston 5 5, St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh Philadelphia not played due to rain. American League results list Philadelphia 4 Chicago 8, Cleveland 7 New York 0, Detroit 3 St. Louis 5, Washington 0.
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Admiral H P Jones to Represent Navy at Brazt Centennial
Rear Admiral Hilary P. Jones commander of the Atlantic Fleet will represent the United States Navy on the American committee led by Secretary Hughes for the Brazt centennial celebration.
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United States Navy
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