Britain and Sinn Fein Eye Dublin Peace Conference
London reports indicate Eamonn De Valera has received Lloyd George's invitation for a peace conference. Sinn Fein potential acceptance hinges on Dáil Eireann's Dublin meeting and possible amnesty and autonomy concessions. Dominion leaders, led by Jan Smuts, express cautious support for talks and mediation questions remain unresolved.
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Eamonn de Valera
Will Aco
Lloyd George
de Valera
Sinn Fein
White Hall
Westminster
Dail Eireann
Dullin
Downing Street
Dall Eireann
Dublin
James Craig
Ulster
St. James Palace
Dominion
Jan Bmuts
South Africa
Craig
Smuts
King George
Governor Edwards backs Carpentier Dempsey fight
Jersey City June 28 Gov Edwards said any effort to stop the Carpentier Dempsey clash would be futile and that the exhibition would be conducted strictly according to law. He warned he did not know what Howard might do but expressed confidence in lawful proceedings.
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Jersey City
N. J
Edoward J. Edwards
Howard
Two Cadets Die in Plane Crash Near Visalia
Flying Cadets Harold E. Peage of Union City Michigan and Joseph W. Weatherby of Fort Davis Texas died when their airplane fell near Visalia, about 200 miles north of Bakersfield. The crash occurred while the aircraft was operating from Matter Geld air squadron base.
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Harold E. Peage
Union City
Mich
Visalia
Cal
Sacramento
Joseph W. Weatherby
Fort Davia
Tex
Nouth
Bere
Northern Baptists Convene. Seattle Next Meeting Site
The Northern Baptists convention selected Seattle as the next meeting place. Seattle was chosen for the next gathering while Des Moines hosted this year’s event. The date for the following convention is set for 622.
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Seattle
Des Moines
Northern Baptists Convention
Stillman Divorce Case Narrowly Sidelined Key Evidence
Referee in New York rules out portions of Mrs. James A. Stillman divorce testimony. The ruling removes letters attributed to Beauvais and a physician patient privilege dispute over Dr Russell. Further exhibit 13 may be reconsidered for additional proof as the record potentially narrows the banker husband’s case.
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New York
James A. Stillman
J. Gleason
Poughkeepsio
Hugh L. Russell
Buffalo
Fred K. Beauvais
Stillman
Guy Stillman
Beauvals
Russell
Poughkeepsie
Wage Cut Vote May Trigger New Labor Crisis
First returns from a nationwide railroad strike vote expected today raise the risk of a wage cut of 12 percent set for July 1 by the labor board. Union chiefs anticipate rejection but may broaden talks with employers if approved, with a Friday conference to finalize results and possible government intervention considerations.
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Chicago
Jane W
United States Railroad Labor Board
Raifroada
Railroad Labor Board
Overtime Proposal Sparks Finance Controversy at Conference
An overtime work proposal argues it could save about 200000 dollars annually. The plan’s angle will be examined further at Friday’s conference.
Minnesota steel plant at Gary to close affecting 9 workers
The Minnesota Steel company announced the plant at Gary near Duluth will close today. Of 1,700 workers, only 9 will lose jobs entirely as the firm shifts to a construction program that will employ about 100 workers.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota Steel Company
Lakes
Gary
Sudbury
Greeks Capture Town of Ismid and Repel Turkish Attack
Constantinople June 28 reports say Greek forces retook Tamid on the Sea of Marmora from retreating Ottomans after heavy bombardment. Greece cites a 200 man loss and notes allied mediation offers were declined, insisting military interests guide actions while ready to hear concrete proposals.
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Diine
Tamid
Sea of
Mormera
Nicodemia
Greece
France
Great Britain
Italy
Asia Minor
Alles
Wage Cut Expanded to Most Large Railroads to Save 400 Million
The U S railroad labor board extends a 12 percent wage reduction effective July 1 to virtually all large railroads. The decision covers about 210 roads and aims to produce an estimated 400 million in annual savings. Unions are expected to accept, as roads from across the country apply for broader cuts to all employee classes.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
United States Railroad Tuber Board
Ecowitex
Orst
Roass
Rail wage award hearings discussed after 1920 cuts
The hearings examined the 12 percent wage cuts imposed after the 1920 wage award. Railroads argued the 1920 decision should be wiped out, while the board stuck to its reductions. Union arguments centered on cost of living and rail wage comparisons, seeking to protect income and avoid traffic disruption.
Air giant in long flight ends in Texas city
A large airliner unable to continue its nonstop journey to Los Angeles diverted to El Paso Texas due to engine trouble. The flight, piloted by D avid R. Davis, landed at 7 93 p m after the mechanical issue forced an emergency stop.
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At & Paso, Tex
el Paseo
Tes
David R. Davis
Fos Angeles
Cal
Disabled Vets Break From Teachers and Agitators at Washington Convention
Hundreds of World War I disabled veterans gathered in Washington for the National Disabled Soldiers League first annual convention. They called for transferring soldier relief control from school teachers and labor agitators to veterans themselves and urged swift handling of hundreds of claims to government bureaus this week. Senator Walsh was to address attendees as they pressed for economic reform to save millions and improve benefits.
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Washington
National Disabled Soldiers League
Central High Sehook Aith
George I. Gillen
David L Walsh
Massachusetts
Ife
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Guten
Tabor
Filipinos Split on Freedom Amid Philippine Independence Talk
Maj. Leonard Wood questioned a Filipinos independence demand observed during the Wood Forbes mission in Atbay province. Vicente Salutohidas, a former French army member, declared Filipinos want immediate freedom and willingness to fight. He labeled Filipinos as Palayes.
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Leonard Wood
Woman head named for Northern Baptist convention
Helen Bearrett Montgomery of Rochester New York becomes the first woman to head the Northern Baptist convention. She was elected on the first ballot with 80 of 1 140 votes. The convention also approves rotating plans and biennial sessions rather than yearly meetings.
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Helen Montgomery
Rochester, N. Y
Moinen
Sune
Doctor argues repeal of dry law sparks more drink
A Philadelphia doctor and medical association president calls the prohibitions law a curse and says its repeal would worsen drinking. He urges action by the medical community to address alcohol problems.
Anti Beer Bill Passes House After Hectic Debate
Washington June report states the antibeer bill prohibiting beer as medicine and restricting distilled spirits passed the house by 50 to 8. Supporters criticized leaders for blocking supplementary measures and warned the minority was enacting limits on the people.
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Washington
Coal Strike Concluded After Three Months in Britain
A settlement ends a three month British coal strike between miners and mine owners. An agreement will terminate the stoppage and production to resume worldwide next week.
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London
Bee Avisionel
Qine
Wit
Washington Man Honored by Baptist Society
Rev. Wo 8S. Abernathy of Washington, D. C. was elected president of the American Baptist Mission Society. Frank Sie of Washington, Iowa, was elected first vice president, the Rev. W. Henry of Everett, Washington, second vice president, William B. Lippferd of New York recording secretary, and George B. Huntington of New York treasurer. Des Moines, dir gyre.
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Abernathy
American Baptist
Peter Mis
Sion Society
Frank’ Sie
Washipgton
Iowa
Henry
Everett, Wash
Wiliam B. Lippferd
New York
George B. Huntington
Des Moines
Gyre
Soap Lake in Oregon Inspires Quirky Folk Song Lore
In the northwest region of Oregon locals refer to a place as the song lake. They describe water that stirs ore benignly making thick suds. When rubbed between hands the water is said to feel happy. Animals reportedly avoid drinking from it.
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Oregon
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