Suspect Arrested in Elwood Murder Case
George Schwandner, son of Joe Schwandner, was taken into custody in Indianapolis and charged with the murder of Joe Kendall in Elwood Indiana on March 30. Police tracked him from the Baltimore and Ohio shops to the jail after a tip and ongoing investigations into Kendall’s death and a missing sum of $200 to $300.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
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Fragmentary Murder Night Details From Boarding House Case
A damaged report recounts a confession timeline after a murder, noting a boarding housekeeper waking a suspect and saying Ronan was killed. Officers search rooms while the suspect claims illness and hints at possible letters and refuge thoughts.
Railroad labor board named to ease nationwide strike
Washington April 13 The tripartite board under the Esch Cummins act will have immediate power to act on labor disputes. Representatives from railroad labor and managers plus a public trio will be approved by the president. Chicago labor leaders say the appointments will curb strikes and hasten workers' return to duty.
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Washington
G. Ww. Ton
Henry Stunt
Cincinnati
R. W. Barton
Tennessee
Whey
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Eairbad
Edward Hebe
Unfo America
Meet Wednesday Union Switchmen Plan Open Labor Meeting
A committee of Indianapolis union switchmen and yardmen will hold an open labor meeting at a local hall Wednesday night. An invite went to local officials and a representative from Indianapolis will explain the group’s plan and the outlook for possible walkout actions.
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Eight Day Strike Hits New York Rail Routs Industry
The outlaw railway strike in New York disrupted many industries as switchmen and yardmen in New Haven returned to work. nationwide reports show walkouts slowing with talks underway and the Palmer Justice Department probing. Gary Indiana's steel mills faced coal shortages eight days after the stoppage causing layoffs and dimmed fuel in the city.
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Switchmen at Terre Haute join strikers
Terre Haute Ind April 13 Four hundred switchmen were on strife today. They voted to join the strikers and the day crews refused to report for work at 6 a m. They demand one dollar an hour pay. The men say they are not on strike but are refusing to work for the wages they have been receiving.
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Palmer seeks full list of railroad strikers by telegraph
Attorney General Palmer telegraphed the presidents of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads requesting a complete list of strikers and the names of men believed to be directing the strike. The telegram demanded names and addresses of all employees now on strike and the names of those named as ringleaders.
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Secession Tied to Troop Movements in Guatemala and Sonora
Guatemalan legation reports troops marching from Solola and Los Altos to reinforce President Cabrera’s forces besieging rebels in Guatemala. In Sonora, Gen D E La Huerta says secession arose after Mexico federal troops moved in without state consent, as Calles mobilizes to counter invasion while Sonora operates railroads under state authority.
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Calls for Probe of Cost Plus Plan
Washington April 13. By a 4 to vote the house passed a resolution urging Attorney Palmer to seek a grand jury civil action to uncover cost plus system spending. The measure also referred evidence to the attorney general and a sub committee for review of army cash allocations and related costs.
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Ordinance Sought to Stop Night Engine Noise
City council hears requests from Fredammer and other property owners near the E and I railroad yards for relief from soot noise and damage caused by engines standing on sidetracks overnight. They seek a ordinance prohibiting firing engines within the city and forcing outside-city operation. City attorney to consult railroad officials. drainage and street work discussed. several drainage permits granted. Shipley.On Wednesday, Clyde Reddick to be buried at Oakwood. funeral of the son of remains at Oak Grove.
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Ammer
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Ezra Mattingly
Don Ellis
Emory Lett
William R. Yarbrough
Hugo McAtee
Nancy A. Potts
C. O. McGaughey
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J. C. Wadsworth
Grove Street
Clyde Reddick
Oakwood
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Rail strike wanes in Indianapolis as workers inch back
Indianapolis leaders report the insurgent railroad strike fading as large numbers are expected to return to work today. Local officials, unions, and employers brace for resumed operations as talks continue and transportation schedules normalize after days of disruption.
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Indianapolis
Plan for $1 Billion Cash Bonus Paid by Sales Tax
A subcommittee plan proposes spending slightly under $1.0 billion on a cash bonus for soldiers. The bonus would be funded by a one half of one percent sales tax, targeting those who endure heavy wartime sacrifices. About 10 months service yields roughly $300 on average. officers and certain groups are excluded unless they apply with an affidavit. Estimates suggest $1.509 billion could be raised, pending treasury input.
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France and Germany Debate Ruhr Occupation Rationale
Paris reports the allied military commission and German residents oppose sending Reichswehr to the Ruhr. Premier Millerand and the chamber of deputies clash over France's Rhine occupation action calling it unnecessary and dangerous while asserting it protects treaty integrity and allied interests.
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Reichswehr
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Chamber of Deputies
Germany
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Millerand
France
Baltimore and Ohio workers seek relief refund
At a city hall meeting Baltimore and Ohio railroad shop workers debated reclaiming premiums paid under a relief plan now being dropped by about 75 percent of local employees. Younger workers seek to recover monthly premiums since 1910 while older workers stay for life insurance options.
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Wood Cancels All Speaking Dates Amid Campaigns
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood resumes command of the central department and cancels all speaking engagements after returning from leave of absence. Campaign headquarters announced today in Boston.
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Death of Former Empress of Germany Expected Soon
Berlin reports say the former Empress of Germany, staying at a Dutch retreat, is gravely ill and near death. Dispatches note her health worsened after the imperial family fled to Holland, with a physician summoned from Berlin to attend her.
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