Labor Heads Declare War on U S Board
In Cincinnati union executives declare war on the railroad labor board and threaten a nationwide strike. Ben W Hooper predicts peace as railroads plan wage concessions and abolish the contract system to restore good relations. Southern Pacific reports ending labor contracts and hopes others follow.
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U.S. Board
Cincinnati
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Ben W. Hooper
Hooper
Mr. Hooper
Labor Board
Public Demands on Transportation Rates and Service
Board chairman Mr Hooper says the public seeks reasonable rates and efficient service while noting the difficulty of achieving multiple goals. He urges calm and Cassin effort to reveal the truth about transportation system needs, employee rights, and public interests guiding correct action.
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Hooper
Port Jervis Flood Sweeps Homes After Cloudburst
A violent cloudburst cripples Port Jervis New Jersey cutting the town off as streams and lakes overflow. Water reaches up to feet deep washing away houses bridges and embankments. No casualties reported but many motorists feared trapped in low lands with no escape.
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Port Jervis
N. J
Aviator Killed in Houston Air Crash
Captain Thomas Shea of Kelly Field San Antonio was killed when his plane crashed at Etling Field in Houston. An explosion followed the impact and the craft burned, destroying the airplane and Shea’s body. He was 28, unmarried, and had entered the service from Massachusetts.
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Houston
Tex
Thomas Shea
Kelly Eld
San Antonio
Etlingtom Feld
Bonus Bill Debated as Senate GOP Considers Delay
Republicans plan a caucus to back a compromise delaying the soldiers bonus until tariff passage. Democratic and Republican senators spar over timing with Ashurst accusing a delay of killing the bonus, while McCumber says Congress will not adjourn without action. Harding backs tariff first and La Follette threatens to bolt.
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Washington
Senate
McCumber
CN. D
Finance Committee
Army budget cuts set 125000 enlisted men for year
Washington reports House and Senate conferees agreed on an army appropriation bill fixing an army of 125000 enlisted men for the next 12 months. The compromise is 8000 fewer than the Senate plan and 10000 more than the House figure, reflecting a mid range size.
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Washington
House
Senate
Northcliffe Papers Face Crises and Resignations
The Sunday Times reports a severe crisis at Printing House Square and Carmelite House as Northcliffe publications see major resignations. Writs for libel are issued against him by key tenants while Wickham Steed notes Northcliffe’s health decline and directors suspend ads for London Newspapers and Their Millionaire Proprietors.
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London
Printing House Square
Carmelite House
Sunday Times
Lord Northolt
Germany
Switzerland
Northcliffe
Leutenants
Northcliffe Companies
Senators Prepare Move on Tariff and Bonus Showdown
Senator La Follette Wisconsin says he will move to lay aside the tariff and take up the bonus. Senator Borah an opponent of the bonus urges timely action and refuses to be bound by caucus delays. Democratic senators including Walsh Moss are also ready to push for immediate consideration of the bonus. A showdown is expected early this week.
Coal production at very low ebb as anthracite remains zero
Washington reports the tenth week net soft coal drop to 5,078,000 tons with the eleventh week seen lower. Anthracite output is practically zero, total coal 5,091,000 tons, including 18,000 tons dredged. Cumulative year output stands at 76,000,000 tons, about 17,000,000 behind last year.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Iters
Kentucky
Atchison Globe Bears Witness to Men’s Hopeful Resolve
The past has been grim but men press on with determination as Atchison Globe notes renewed confidence and resolve despite prior hardships.
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Atchison Globe
Character Growth Show Quote on Shaping by Circumstance
A George Meredith remark on early setting of character. It argues growth comes from being shaped by surrounding events rather than forcing development. The idea contrasts premature self fashioning with patience in the moral contest of life.
De Valera supporters stunned as Cork votes favor treaty
Cork returns reveal pro treaty wins for Alderman Roach and J J Walsh while Mary MacSwiney edges anti treaty. De Valera faces coalition risks as Labour Party predicts a future Labour government. Cork’s anti treaty result leaves one anti treaty member among elected. Freeman’s notes seven of eight university members back the treaty.
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Dublin
Cork
Ocalighan
de Valeraites
Professor Peamish
Frank Daly
O'Callaghan
Mary MacSwiney
Dall Eireann
Michael Collins
Labor Party
Organizer Foran
Trinity College
National University
The
Freeman's
Ireland's Magna Charta cited by The Irish Times
The Irish Times calls the Magna Charta a significant sign of nearly universal educated opinion in the country, presenting it as evidence of broad agreement among scholars.
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Great Britain
Journal
Ireland
The
Irish Times
Chicago Courts Swamped By Prohibition Backlog
Chicago officials warn of a growing backlog of 3090 liquor cases awaiting prosecution in the northern district of Illinois. In the past three weeks 140 new cases were filed, prompting demand for more judges and United States attorneys to handle the surge.
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Chicago
Mlingis
Charles Rt. Gregory
Col
L. G. Nutt
United States
Department of Justice
Birthday greetings to King Gustav from President Harding
President Harding sent public birthday wishes to King Gustav of Sweden. The message, released by the State Department, extended hearty congratulations and best wishes for the king's happiness and well being on his anniversary.
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Washington
Harding
Gustav of
Sweden
State Department
Lenin Reports Tired Condition and Rest Plan
A Moscow dispatch says Premier Lenin is in a tired condition due to auto intoxication and must rest until autumn, after which he may resume political activity. Paris reports that allied troops in Upper Silesia will yield to two control commissions by week’s end per the Geneva German Polish treaty.
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Moscow
Berlin
Lenin
Paris
Upper Silesia
Geneva
Big Rail Strike Not Anticipated
Chicago reports say railroad executives expect only sporadic walkouts after July 1 wage cuts while mainline crews avoid full strikes. Maintenance of way workers may quit for harvest shifts and some shop workers might walk out, but widespread action is unlikely amid clerks and dispatchers protections and unsettled telegraphers’ case.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Laudor Board
Labor Board
Colonel Thompson Charged With Conspiracy
Colonel Thompson faces conspiracy charges amid a federal investigation. Prosecutors allege involvement in a planned scheme spanning multiple departments. The case centers on alleged coordination with unnamed co-conspirators and potential misuse of official authority.
Indictments Hit Auto Ordnance Chief Thompson
Col Marcellus H Thompson vice president of the Auto Ordnance Company of New York has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a conspiracy charge to ship arms to Ireland in violation of neutrality laws Several others are named Thompson is the son in law of ambassador George Harvey the American envoy to Great Britain
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Evening Journal
Trenton
N. 4
Jane
Col
Marcellus H. Thompson
Auto Ordnance Company of
New York
Ireland
Ine
Thompson
George Harvey
Great Britain
Baseball Scores From Sunday National and American Leagues
The National League results show Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 2 0 and St Louis topping New York 4 2 with no other games scheduled. In the American League Washington beat Chicago 1 0 while Detroit routed Boston 8 1. Cleveland defeated New York 9 2 and St Louis triumphed over Philadelphia 5 3.
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New York
Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Ancinnati
Couke
Boston
Hphia
Louis Vere
Etna
Detroit
Cleveland Wasteton
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pyeregeness
Mia Tits
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Attorney Charles Recht Named Advocate for Pakistan Socialist Soviet Republic
New York lawyer Charles Beet Recht returned from Genoa with an appointment as attorney for America for the Pakistan Socialist cvated Soviet republic. His plan focuses on representing businessmen in industrial conditions of Kustia.
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Charles Beet
New York
Genoa
America
Recht
Plano
Kustia
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Keith-Roach
Government of Palestine
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Holy City
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Frank
Tion
Ashurst
Dem. Ariz
Walsh
Dem. Mass
Underwood
Ala
Borah Cidahe
la Follette
Renas Tehelt Drempt
Lord Northcliffe III
George Meredith
Erin Blow
DE Valera
Windy City
King Gustav
Col. Thompson
Laws
Bassador
Amer
Ican
Britain
Charles Recht
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