Railroad strike spreads across the nation in 1930s era report
United Press dispatch notes strike spread by switchmen and yardmen. Freight congestion grows with potatoes sugar meats delayed as Baltimore and Ohio lines sidetracks fill. Food supplies remain stable but fuel shortages threaten coal plants. Kansas City meeting could shape mediation or full union action.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
United Press
Levéeland
Suhions
Kansas City
Youngstown
Gary
Ind
Initlator Nevan
Coal Shortages Hit Industries and Rail Service
Industries in the New York district and other sections faced curtailment due to coal shortages. Passenger and freight service declined, though some areas remained nearly normal with freight moving slowly. An estimated 36,000 men were on strike nationwide. Frank A. Sinkover arrived in Chicago to run the music department of ODonnell Hardware, after previous work with Church Plannd Company.
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New York
Fassaniger
Frank
A. Sinkover
Chicago
O'Donnell Hardware Store
Lee and Gompers Predict Breakup of Strike Soon
Lee and Gompers foretell a strike breakup soon as government action intensifies. The note ties developments to Wilson era policies and suggests an imminent resolution amid union pressure.
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Lee
Gompers
Wilson
Michigan Central Rejects Demands in Striking Yardmen
Detriot Michigan Central Railroad rejected the demands of striking switchmen and yardmen. General superintendent told the men to go to the United States government with their demands. The protest centers on wage issues and alleged train disruptions amid a broader labor dispute.
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Detrait
Mich
Tients Central Railroad
United States
Berlin Dispatch Reports U S Dismisses Death Sentences
A garbled paragraph cites Paul R. DeMott and mentions Berlin, the American commissioner, and potential actions against death sentences. The text references February or April dates, revolutions, and federal involvement with broad, unclear attribution to police or court actions.
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Berlin
Paul R, DeMott
America
Five Robbers Loot South Bend Bank Vault Robbery Report
Five masked men robbed the South Bend State Bank at 11 o clock this morning and took about $15000. The cashier was locked in the safety deposit vault. The incident occurred in South Bend Indiana with the crime reported today by officials.
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Maskec Bandits
Escajle
South Bend
Ind
South Bend State
Marines Land to Guard Américans in Mexico reportedly
Unconfirmed reports claim U S Marines landed near the Carranza government area in Sonora Mexico as unionist forces and local authorities in Hermosillo indicate several states have joined against the Arranza regime. State department cautions lack of confirmation while embassy notes possible detachments moving.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Sonora
Porno
Arranza
Hermosillo
Baltimore & Ohio illict suit for twenty five thousand damages
Charles Cosby a Baltimore & Ohio boilermaker helper sued the director general of railroads for 25000 alleging a platform plank failure on May 11 1918 caused a fall that cost his left kidney removal and five months hospital care. He claims negligence by company employees in building weak lumber and asks damages for medical costs and life impact. He also notes another court matter involving William Athena charged with adultery pleads not guilty and faces trial.
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Charles Cogpy
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Director General of Railroads
Cosby
Leo V. da
William Athena
Claude Potten
Vincennes
Interscholastic Meet Shines Across Elmore Township Areas
Elmore township dominates grade school events with top point total, while Elnora high school takes overall high honors. Plainville and Montgomery claim multiple sprint and field event wins as Washington and Barr townships also score.
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Steonliv High School
Washington Township
Elmore Township
Carrie
Allen
Contes
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Contes Oashington High
Steele Township
Washinston
City
Barr Township
Elnora
Mont-gomery
Prade
Bert ‘Carr
Trowbridge
S Hoints
Washington Townships
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Washington
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Kidwell
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Smith
Pisinsile
Litherland Plainville
Haslet
Islnora
Walls
Plainvile
Doste
Montgomery
Mardles
Itherlad
Schwarz
Whisman
Weaver
Whishiany
C. Denny
Silso
Joint Initiation Planned by Vincennes Eagles
Washington and Vincennes Eagles aim to unite lodges via a joint initiation at Vincennes on April 25. Bicknell and Vincennes crews show strong enthusiasm as state and grand officers attend, with Bicknell agreeing to participate to attract new members.
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Washngton Aerie
Easles
Vincennes
Bicknell
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Tate
Biegnell
High School Commencement Promises Social Value Address
April 23 announced classwork and drawings with diplomas to be awarded at the high school assembly on April 24 at 8 p.m. The program includes promotions and ticket distribution. Dr Sherman Datis of Indiana University to deliver the social value address with music by the orchestra. Civil motto Our Aim Success Our Hope To Win class colors Copenhagen blue and orange. Class flower white carnation. Graduates listed: Iva Greenwood, Traisia Hardy, Donald Keller, Selma Ketcheth, Margaret Osmon, Roscoe Ritter.
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Sherman Datis
Indiana University
Copenhagen
Iva Greenwood
Treasie Hardy
Donald Keller
Selma Ketcheth
Margaret Osmon
Roscoe Ritter
Vincennes Bank Closes Doors Amid Cash Run
Vincennes Indiana April reports say Vincennes State Bank shut its doors at about 3 pm after a bank run. Officials blamed over loaned condition and tight money. Depositors are promised full payment. a state banking department representative will visit Sunday or Monday.
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Vincennes
Ind
Vincennes State Bank
Charles
Nossette
State Banking Department
Hamlet Hinkle
Charles & Nossette
W. S. Teschner
James M. Adams
HH. A. Scheides
Amp
W. H. Hill
Elisha Morgan
Illinois Prefers Candidates In Tuesday Presidential Vote
Illinois voters will indicate preference for the presidential nomination. Delegates to the national convention are chosen later by ward and precinct committees. The key Republican contest is Major General Leonard Wood versus Governor Frank O. Lowden.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Ward
Maj
Gin
Leohard Wood
Gov
Frank QC
Lowdon
Wood
Lowden. Albans
Democrat
Prosecution and Suit to Recover Millions Demanded
Washington report details a House committee finding of up to 78 million dollars alleged government losses from fraud and waste in cost plus contracts for national army cantonments. The proposal seeks prosecutions, treason-type measures against profiteering, and recovery actions against contractors led by Baker’s approval of the deals.
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Department of Justice
National Army
House
War Department Expenditures Committee
Doremus
Michigan
Paris
Treasury
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