11 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1922
Page
1
President Harding declares coal mining must resume at once and a government appointed three three five member commission will arbitrate disputes. He proposes miners and operators return to work on the 1922 wage scale and a 90 day period to establish a temporary basis.
Crowds fill the streets for the funeral of Cathal Brugha as Free State troops press the Irregulars across southern Ireland. Six women guard the body with rifles while violence erupts in Belfast and Dundalk with looting, shootings, and arson reported.
Surface line workers began secret poll voting at Carmen’s hall in Chicago to decide on a strike over a 25 percent wage cut tied to fare reductions. Balloting proceeds until midnight with 13,009 employees eligible. elevated workers threaten action if scale not renewed.
Union officers report over 240000 pounds in the federation treasury boosting resolve for a possible strike amid wage cut tensions. The international body holds about 1000000 dollars in reserve as workers weigh next steps and consider unity against concessions. Buffalo sees unrest as armored trains and heavy police presence confront a limited restoration attempt by the International Railway Company on Main Street.
Jahin Rockefeller Jr a fourteen year old son of Jahin JD Rockefeller Jr was treated at New York Presbyterian Hospital for a kneecap injury after a toy gun shot on July 4. The incident was initially kept private by his wealthy family including John J Rockefeller Jr and Mrs Rockefeller. X rays and medical efforts were employed as the boy awaits possible release later in the week.
The condition remains about the same as she regains consciousness last evening and visits with her family.
National Guardsmen and deputy marshals patrol Bloomington and Aurora as federal injunctions suppress picketing. Rail unions face temporary restraining orders while tension rises over potential violence and disruptions amid wage talks and NRC actions.
L Fouchek traveled to Ainsworth this morning to visit his daughter, continuing family matters in the town.
A daylight bandit in Los Angeles posed as a telephone repairman to enter a home, locked Miss Susanna Fair and her ward in a closet, and escaped with jewels valued at 25000. Fair was held for two hours before release.
Four bandits robbed the Tri-State Bank in Madison Illinois on July 1 fled in an automobile with cash about $12,000 officials estimate. No injuries reported and authorities pursue leads in the case.
A Cleveland News report claims Babe Ruth could be traded to the White Sox in exchange for Eddie Collins Amos Strunk and another Sox player with Aaron Ward and a pitcher to New York plus a large cash payment. White Sox secretary Harry Grabiner denied any deal.
Buffalo July 11 After a week's test the International Railway company began streetcar operation with union men and violence followed Two cars have been stoned and their crews forced from the cars Police guard the lines in automobiles, each man armed with a sawed off shotgun If protection fails an appeal will be made to Governor Miller for state troops
Capt C Hamilton Cook of Buffalo New York is elected national commander of the Disabled Veterans of the World War at a San Francisco convention. The appointment marks a leadership change for the veterans group founded to aid World War I servicemen.
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