Coal leaders plan Atlantic City talks on wage issues
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America and mine operators will depart for Atlantic City to resume wage negotiations. A joint reply to the U S coal commission promises more discussions with a goal to reach an agreement by September 1. The U S commission cautions no optimism about keeping mines operating beyond that date and President Coolidge will be informed of all results.
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New 'Yor
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Atlantic City
United States Coal Commission
Commission
Coolidge
Westerners Call Tariff Congress
A western tariff congress call signed by eight governors and western producing organizations was issued in Denver. The meeting, organized by the Western Tariff Association, will be held in October at a date to be announced.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
West
The
Western Tariff Association
Mrs. Stokes Sues Stepson for One Million Damages
Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes files a million dollar defamation suit against her stepson W E D Stokes Jr alleging defamatory statements. The suit cites a letter to W E D Stokes Sr used in divorce proceedings and notes the divorce case will resume in the fall. Also named in the divorce actions are Hall Bellig Jr and other relatives seeking fifty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Helen Elwood Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes Jr
New York
Stokes
Young Stokes
Hall. Bellig Jr
Baby Keaton’s Eyes Affected by Light
In Los Angeles on August 18, Josephine Talmadge Keaton, year old son of Buster Keaton, a motion picture comedian and actor, has developed “kneg eyes” from exposure to strong artificial light. Physicians said the trouble is not serious and work on the film with his father was halted.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Josephine Talmadge Keaton
Buster Keaton
Phyasleians
Uprising Report Tied to US Navy Move at Santo Domingo
AP reports from Panama on August 18 that the cruiser Rochester with Rear Admiral Dayton left as a possible response to an uprising in Santo Domingo. The Galveston may follow. unconfirmed reports claim 17 American marines killed, while U.S. officials say no word of such casualties or uprising has been received.
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Associated Press
Panama
United States
Rochester
John H. Dayton
Santo Domingo
Galveston
Washington, RD. C
Downey in Serious Condition After Firpo Bout
In Indianapolis John Downey of Cincinnati fought Louis Angel Firpo in a ten round bout. Downey collapsed after the match and was hospitalized in a semi conscious state with multiple cuts. Doctors said his condition was not serious.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Louis Angel Firpo
Agrentine
Hoosier
Firpo
John Downey
Cincinnati
Downey
Keokuk Lake Swim Gains Local Popularity
The Lake Keokuk crossing has become a favored local sport. Charles Rankin of Los Angeles swam the mile wide lake in 41 minutes, inspired by his father John W Rankin. Local swimmers Kathryn Pyle and Adelaide Anschutz earlier completed the crossing in 1 hour 17 minutes.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Lake Keokuk
Charles Rankin
Los Angeles
John W. Rankin
Rankin
Mississippi
Kathryn Pyle
Adelaide Anschutz
Hornets Halt Timber Cuttings Around Erie Camp
Nelson, B. C. Aug. 18. Hornets have forced the cessation of timber operations in regions around Erie. The Fruitville camp was closed as insects keep workers away. Wasps, bottle and grey flies are reported thicker this year than ever before.
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Associated Press
Nelson
B. C
Erie
B.C
Fruitville
Former Indiana coach dies today
Bloomington Indiana August 18 W K K Stiehm a Wisconsin football star and former Indiana University athletics director died at his home after more than a year of illness.
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Associated Press
Bloomington
Ind
W. KK
Stiehm
University of Wisconsin
Indiana University
French Will Pay War Debt to This Nation
Paris reports Premier Poincare outlines France will repay the war debt to the United States independently of German reparations, stating France seeks equal recovery from Germany via class C bonds but will not repudiate its own obligations. The note suggests reparations remain a priority for budgeting promises.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
United States
Germany
Foreign Office
America
De Valera Taken To Dublin Will Be Placed in Prison
Emond De Valera the republican leader was arrested at Ennis while addressing a political meeting and arrived in Dublin under escort of national troops. He was taken to the military barracks for future transfer to Mt. Joy prison.
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de Valera
Dublin
Associated Press
Ireland
Emond de Valera
Ennis
Mt. Joy
Kensey Wins Tennis Meet at Newport
Howard Hensey of San Francisco captured the invitation lawn tennis single and the Casino cup at the Casino courts Newport defeating Harvey Snodgrass of Los Angeles in a 6-4 4-6 6-0 9-7 final.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. L
Howard Hensey
San Francisco
Casino Courts
Harvey Snodgrass
Los Angeles
Legion Wrapping Up Iowa Convention Selects Ottumwa as Next Site
Iowa Legion delegates chose Ottumwa as next year’s convention site at Mason City after a tense session. Bert L. Halligan was elected department commander, with Thomas P. Hollowell and others unanimously named vice commander and re elected officers. The group condemned recognition of the Russian government and urged universal military service under a war declaration.
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Mason City
Ottumwa
Iowa American Legion
Bert L. Halligan
Davenport
Thomas P. Hollowell
Fort Madison
C. J. Snitkay
Belle Plaine
Frank Wernig
Spencer
James F. Marton
John R. Dewitt
James Farton
Claire Hamilton
Winterset
Donald A. Davis
Ralph J. Laird
Algona
Morris Cahill
Cedar Rapids
Charles A. Carman
Grinnell
United States
State Legion
America
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Governor orders steps to end Texas flogging incidents
Governor T W Davidson ordered state rangers to Port Arthur where two citizens were killed. Rangers already in Armour and have arrested a man in the flogging of E T McDonald. The investigation continues into the whipping of Tommie Davis near Wichita Falls as authorities seek to quell uprisings in two more Texas towns.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
T. W. Davidson
Port Arthur
Tommie Davis
Wichita Falls
Armilla
E. T. McDonald
Lloyd George to Speak in Des Moines in October
Former British premier Lloyd George has been invited to address the Tri Medical Association convention in Des Moines in October as he plans a U S tour this fall.
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Des Moines
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Tri-Medical Association
United States
Vets Stay Over For Big Carnival In Mason City
After Iowa American Legion’s large convention ends, the Iowa Voiture La Societe des Forty Hommes et Quatre Chevaux holds a three day carnival in Mason City with elaborate decor and a bank offering francs. About 100 legionnaires from Clear Lake join for the event, climaxing the frolic overseas veterans recall. The next convention is slated for Ottumwa.
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Associated Press
Mason City
American Legion
Iowa
Iowa Voiture la Societe Des Forty Hommes Et Ieight Chervaux
Ings
Clear Lake
Post
Paris
Legion
Ottumwa
Three Killed in Westphalia Riot
Three communists were killed and eight wounded when police clashed with demonstrators attempting a meeting in Datteln Westphalia. The fighting followed orders from local authorities, and order was restored.
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Westphalia
Associated Pres
London
Datteln
West Phalia
Berlin
Central News
Ford to Launch Nationwide Advertising Program
Detroit August 18 The Ford Motor Company plans a national ad push after a five year gap in newspaper advertising. A 7 million dollar contract for one year was awarded to Brotherton Advertising Agency of New York, with Morton T Brotherton as advertising manager. The Ford department has been reorganized and will place ads through Ford agencies nationwide.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Ford Company
Brotherton Advertising Agency
New York
Morton T. Brotherton
Ford
Brotherton
Colleen Moore to Be Married Tonight
Colleen Moore and John Emmitt McCormick will wed in Los Angeles tonight after obtaining a marriage license. Moore revealed her legal name Kathleen Morrison and her parents as Mr and Mrs C E Morrison of Los Angeles and age twenty. McCormick, a western representative of Associated First National, listed his age as thirty.
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Associated Presse
Angeles
Colleen Moore
John Emmitt McCormick
Associated First National Picture Incorporation
Wind Lays Waste Hong Kong Harbor Sinks Sub Marine
A typhoon struck Hong Kong Harbor at 9 20 am causing several ships to sink or be driven aground. The British submarine L 9 and the Ming Sang steamer sank with heavy loss rumored among Europeans. Two Ming Sang officers survived, many feared dead.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
China
Ming Sang
Regfetty
Daps
Teleo
Kowlery
Karki
Haldis
Manilla
Weather Next Week Generally Fair and Near Normal
The forecast for the week starting Monday covers the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri river valleys. Conditions are expected to be generally fair with temperatures at or slightly below normal.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Missouri River
Earth shocks felt at Messina today
Slight earth shocks were felt early today with no significant damage. The population, camping in the open since Thursday afternoon, was considerably alarmed but otherwise unharmed.
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Messina
Steily
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