Labor Council Seeks Federal Action Over Linton Strike
Martial law to curb violence in Linton as eight strike breakers at the telephone exchange face deportation. Governor Goodrich orders military control, private guards and a statewide crackdown while miners threaten action and federal authorities weigh prosecutions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Linton
Goodrich
Department of Justice
Smith
Greene County
Central Labor Union
Terre Haute
Labor Union
Min
Bloomington
Frank Wampler
Central Union Telephone Company
Linton Exchange
Evansville
Rockport
Opera House
Larson
L. Ert Slack
United States
Stone Sues Harker for 250 Damages Over Fire Loss
Henry J. Stone, ferry operator on the east fork of White River at Flat Rock between Daviess and Dubois counties, sues Charles Harker for 250 for a fire caused by Harker setting fire to Stone's house, burning it and its contents, with 100 in currency noted.
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Henry J. Stone
White Tiver
Flat Rock
Daviess
Dubois
Charles Harker
Harker
Stone
Damages Sought After Fire Destroys Home and Goods
Plaintiff claims defendants negligent act caused a fire at a dwelling near the ferry in April, destroying the house, its contents including clothing and cooking utensils, and $100 in currency. He seeks the court to order payment of damages from Harker, with Mattingly and Myers as his attorneys.
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Stone
the Weghart
Harker
Mattingly & Myers
To Meet at Church by Ladies' Aid Group
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet in the church parlor on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30. A report day is noted and the forecast suggests cloudy night and Wednesday may bring rain.
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Ladies' Aid
Plans for railroad solution debated at St Louis convention
At the seventh annual convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States Carter Glass outlines a railroad policy featuring corporate ownership under strict government regulation, remittance to owners after remedial legislation, consolidation into a few strong systems, interstate rate regulation, and employee profit sharing. Washington discussion centers on appointing an American judge to try the former Kaiser with Geneva as a possible trial seat and names like William Hohenzollern’s defenders noted.
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St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Carter Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Railroad Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Cherie Evans Hughes
William A Tetmy
International Tribunal
Kaiser
Hev
Pres. Wilson
Elina’ Root
White
Geneva
League of Nations
Aftormays
William Hohenzollern
Brussels
Paris
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Code of Justice
Soret
Wllhelm
Vor Bernstorff
Republican Leaders Call Caution on League Covenant
Washington April 29 Republican leaders urged fellow senators to reserve final opinions on the amended league covenant until the latest draft is studied and a conference is held. Sen Lodge and Sen Curtis led the warning as lawmakers sign a round robin seeking amendments and plan further caucus discussions.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Curtis
Navy seaplanes to jump off for trans Atlantic flight
New York April 29 The navy plans an early next week start for three seaplanes on a trans Atlantic trip. The flying boats will depart Far Rockaway, fly to Newfoundland for water and fuel, then head to Ireland. Destroyers will accompany and patrol the route possibly via the Azores.
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New York
Far Rockaway
New Foundland
Ireland
Azores
Eager crowds hear Italy premier speak on peace program
Rome crowds thronged the parliament building to hear Premier Orlando present the government’s peace policy. Outside, tribunes and chambers filled as supporters sang. In Fiume the national council telegraphed to President Wilson that it united with Italy. In Indianapolis Charles Bain was appointed to the state normal school board.
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Rome
Orlando
Italy
Fiume
National Council
Wilson
Indianapolis
Charles Ca.in
State Normal School
Stefan ‘Bante
Great Yokohama Fire Destroys 60 Blocks and 2500 Homes
The blaze in Yokohama on April 23 left two dead and thirty seriously hurt. City losses reached about 7.5 million dollars as the mayor's office tallies the damage to homes and streets. A separate note mentions a candy and beer machine with a 3000 pound daily capacity.
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Yokohama
Japan
China Japan clash in territorial talks at Paris session
Reports say the "big three" faced a showdown on Shan Tung and Kiao Chau in Paris with Japan seeking recognition of its claims backed by a British treaty. German stance and China’s position remained pivotal as talks likely pause until a post treaty signing. President Wilson and allies discussed linking to broader peace terms.
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Aris
Kiao Chau
Shan Tung
Germany
Ent Wi
Cee Mnust
Japan
China
Hamberg
San Salvador Earthquake Kills Dozens Causes Damage
Washington reports a severe earthquake in San Salvador yesterday left about forty dead and many injured with property damage. Shocks continued through the day. the American legation suffered damage but remained standing and no Americans were among the injured.
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Washington
San Salvador
San Salvadtor
Labor Clauses Seek Eight Hour Day Equal Pay in Pact
The Paris conference adopted labor provisions for the treaty to guarantee the eight hour day and equal pay for women, along with other reforms. The department announced the clauses emphasizing workers’ well being and national unity, while U.S. farmers faced crops valued at over $7,000,000.
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Rashint
Paris
Supreme National Imcel
Tabor
Refuses AmnestY: Brewers Stand Firm in Prohibition Clash
Washington reports show Attorney General Palmer asserting enforcement duties under wartime liquor laws. He contends amnesty power lies with the law and promises to levy penalties on violators as interpretation proceeds. The administration aims to clarify the act’s scope while awaiting court decisions.
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Washington, D.C
Department of
Palme
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Terre, Haute
Ashe Railroads
Ag St. Louis
G.O.P
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Ifty
State Department
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Tovbeer
Palmer
Hawil
Asbertin
Bastice
Congress
York
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