Senate Passes Debate on Soldier Bonus Bill Analysis
Washington August 24 Crowded galleries watch Senate debate on the soldier bonus bill Senator McCumber chair of the finance committee makes a detailed analysis urging speedy passage He argues the final cost cannot exceed 3.5 billion dollars with most veterans choosing paid up insurance and stresses the treasury can cover payments without new taxes Robinson pushes for immediate action and questions a potential presidential veto
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Benator McCumber
Finance Committee
Robinson
Harding Wills
K. McCumber
Ani
Secretary of the Treasury
Mobinson
Senate
McCumber
Congress
Washington
McCumber Sald
Treasury
Harding
Arkansas
Federal raid targets radical meeting near Bridgeman
Federal agents and Berrien County officers raided a woods meeting near Bridgeman Michigan seizing inflammatory literature. Fifteen prisoners including Ruthenberg Krumbine Sullivan and Harrison face conspiracy charges as the Trades Educational League and National Workers party convention looms in Chicago August 27 28.
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Chicago
Department of Justice
Berrien County
Bridgeman
Mich
Trades Educational League
National Workers’ Party
C. BE. Ruthenberg
Cleveland
Workers’ Party of America
Charles Krumbine
New York
St. Louis
Caleb Harrison
Opon
Collins Falls in Battle as Irish Leader Dies
Dublin reports Michael Collins, renowned head of the Irish Provisional Government and Free State army chief, died in a Cork ambush near Bandon after leading about twenty men against 200 rebels. Mullaghhy to succeed as commander in chief. cabinet to meet and Dail Eireann to reconvene.
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Dublin
Michael Collins
Irish Provisional Government
Irish Free State Army
Cork
Collins
Free State
Bandon
County Cork
Irish Republican Army
Dail Eireann
England Will Not Intervene in Ireland After Collins Slaying
London learns of Michael Collins murder as Britain faces choice to avoid armed intervention. Lloyd George contact and cabinet moves signal intent to pacify Ireland under treaty while warned against action that could reignite conflict. British press expresses grave concern over violence and future impact.
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London
Great Britain
Ireland
Michael Collins
Europe
Lloyd George
Collins
Griffith
Treland
Criccieth
Free State
Alderman Cosgrove
Dublin
Cosgrove
Mick Collings
Lre
Fragmentary note hints at reconciliation between southern factions
A damaged clipping mentions tensions and a potential easing of conflict between two southern groups. It references Caffins and a hope for reconciliation despite a tragic end described as the greatest Balaocure, suggesting shifting political dynamics and possible steps toward peace.
Former Illinois Senator Albert J Hopking Dies at 76
Albert J Hopking, a prominent figure in national politics and a Lorimer lieutenant, died at his Aurora home at age seventy six. Born on a DeKalb county farm, he rose from farmer’s son to lawyer and politician, serving nearly eighteen years in Congress after 1885 and later a Senate term beginning in 1908. He championed the Panama canal lock level plan and earned praise from Roosevelt Taft and canal commissioners.
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Albert J. Hopking
Wiinesa
Aurora
Lorimer
DeKalb County
Illinois
Hopkins
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Tie
House
Merchant Marine, Fisheries
Post Office
Post Roads
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Taft
Canal Commissioners
Collins Forgives Slavers On Cork Road Death
Michael Collins head of the Irish Free State and army commanders died after an assassin shot him on a mountain road between Macroom and Bandon at 7 30 p m. His last words were Forgive them directed at Major General Dalton who led Free State troops in Cork.
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Cork
Michael Collins
Irish Free State
Dalton
Free State
Macroom
Bandon
Rail Strike Conference Ends in Failure Drawn Into Wider Fight
The New York meeting of 148 railroad executives and big five union leaders fails to yield a plan to end the strike. Railroads refuse seniority concessions and warn unions may be drawn into broader action. Warren Stone of the Brotherhood warns executives the fight may widen.
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Warren Stone
Engineers
Brotherhood
New York
Condol Diones
Nec Gtep
Stone
Warren_8
Strike appeal seeks public policy over side wins
The chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers urged executives to settle the strike in the interest of public policy. He warned railroads that failure to agree would draw in other unions, making a broad conflict likely.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mr. Stone
Robbers Slay Ex Badger In Los Angeles Home
Fred Oestreich a Milwaukee born garment manufacturer is shot to death in his Los Angeles residence by burglars who also lock his wife Mrs Oestreich in a closet during the break in police pursue clues in the deadly robbery at the couple s home in the city.
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Lock
Fred Oecestreich
Los Angeles
Cal
Fred Oestreich
Milwaukee
Wis
Paderewski Stricken With Severe Cold in Lausanne
Ignace Paderewski, noted pianist and former Polish premier, arrived from America and is confined indoors in Lausanne Switzerland with a severe cold. His condition is not considered serious.
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Ignace Paderewski
Lausanne
Switzerland
Tznace
Jan Paderewski
Poland
America
Baseball Scores From The Day On The Diamond
American League results include Philadelphia 6 Detroit 3 and St. Louis 6 Boston 3. Meveland 4 New York 1, Washington 11 Chicago 3. National League games saw Brooklyn 6 Chicago 0 and Pittsburgh 11 Philadelphia 3 with New York Cincinnati rained out.
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Detroit
St. Louis
Boston
Meveland
New York
Washington
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York-Cincinnati
Tanule
Bbbseer
ORR
Cleveland
Copese
Itteburch Nounes Celegeens
Cincinnati
Osesecvseegeeee
Ass. OF
Fee Eeeeresed
Three South American Revolt Reported In Peru
Dispatches from Santiago report a revolt in Cuzco Peru with twenty seven killed and one officer dead in an attack on the prefecture. Peru's government seeks a junction of forces in Juliaca and Puno to counter the rebels.
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Santiago
Chile
Cuzco
Peru
Cacere
Leguia
Juliaca
Puno
Corinto
Nicaragua
United States
Tacoma
Gulf of Fonseca
Honduras
Salvador
Washington
Central America
Riverside Doctor Hurt In Noon Car Collision
Dr J W Wilson of Riverside received a slight eye injury in a noon collision at South Marion avenue and West Madison street. He was en route to the county hospital for a patient when four stitches were required to close a cut. The eye was not seriously damaged and others involved were not seriously hurt.
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J. W. Wilson
Riverside
Roberts Roberts
South
Marion Avenue
West Madison Street
County home picnic set for Wednesday August 30
The county plans the annual county home picnic for next Wednesday August 30 with an official program to be announced soon. Also noted are shoe bargains and local visits by residents including Mrs Ruth McElroy and Rev and Mrs W R Yard. Nearby stock sales are advertised for Rock Island with cattle and cows listed for sale at 2 o clock Saturday.
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County Home
Rock Island
Washington
J. A. Martin
Dancing recital invitations issued for Armory event
Invitations have been issued for a dancing recital by the pupils of Miss Wanda Neiswanger to be held tomorrow evening at the Armory.
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Armory
Wanda Neiswanger
Miss Anne Burnett Inherits $15 Million Fort Worth Heiress
Miss Anne Burnett heiress and granddaughter of Burk Burnett inherits an estimated fortune of 15 million dollars from her grandfather who died recently. She is noted as one of Texas finest girls and popular among Fort Worth society youth.
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Anne Burnett
Burk Burnett
Pioneer
Miss Burnett
Texas
Fort Worth
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Ruth McElroy
Crawefordsville
W. R. Yard
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A. W. Yard
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Vinton
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