Finish Fight Looms After Burleson Wires
Washington June 6 President Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union says Postmaster General Burleson’s order to return wire control to owners will trigger a nationwide finish fight with Western Union. Southeast telegra phers claim 96 percent obeyed the strike call as of June 6. Western Union reports no decisive effect and notes business continues with usual dispatch.
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Ford Libel Trial Defense Questions Tribune Evidence
Henry Ford defense in the Chicago Tribune libel suit challenged testimony before closing their case. Attorneys argued the plaintiff failed to prove the Tribune sought intervention in Mexico for mercenary purposes as alleged in opening statements.
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Burleson Seeks Prompt Return of Telegraph Properties
Washington June 6 Congress moves to advance early passage of a resolution returning telegraph and telephone properties to their original owners. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee adopts an amendment to extend current rates for ninety days and stands by the Kellogg measure to return property with government rate continuation under debate.
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Wire Control Board
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Murder of Girl Still a Mystery in Indianapolis
Investigation into the murder of Monie Maye Wilkins the gasoline station girl found in a cistern stalls as detectives struggle to advance. Suspect George Kessler claims John Guiley failed to appear and sent a note to a Milwaukee room, complicating the case.
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Washington Debates Lodge Burrah Inquiry Over Peace Treaty
Washington discussion centers on a Hitchcock resolution authorizing a Senate inquiry into statements by Senators Lodge and Borah about the peace treaty. The measure calls for probing statements widely circulated in Germany and elsewhere, with Lodge and Borah cited in debate over scope and accountability.
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Bolsheviks’ role in Russia’s revolution analyzed by Paris correspondent
Paris dispatch argues Bolsheviks did not single handedly cause Russia’s upheaval. It credits abuses of the old elite for breakdown and notes Bolsheviks expanded literacy, separated church and state, and imposed paternalistic dictatorship. It disputes atrocity reports as exaggerated.
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Creir
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Reds Plan July Fourth Demonstration in Washington
Washington reports state authorities are warned of a series of demonstrations against the government, linking May Day outbreaks June 2 bomb effigies and a July 4 spectacle. Officials prepare precautions and Congress considers stricter alien registration measures with immigration officials discussing a House bill.
Milwaukee murder case linked to missing rings and cash
After a girl’s body was found in a cistern, the couple fled to Milwaukee and then returned to Indianapolis. They left baggage behind at a Milwaukee rooming house and claim ignorance of an active police search. The motive appears to be the theft of a lavaisiere, three rings, and cash now missing.
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Pusatos
Milwaukee
Kessler
Giant Merger Unites Eight Packing Firms Under One Leader
A large merger consolidates eight packing companies into a single organization based in Chicago and Iowa. John A. Harwkne-BOD, formerly with Wilson Co., Chicago, will head the new entity. The deal totals about 165 million dollars and aims to streamline operations across the region.
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Iowa
John A. Harwkne
State probes coal mine disaster in Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Mine Chief Burton Howard opened an inquiry into the explosion that killed 82 workers and left 65 injured at a Wilkes-Barre coal mine. Officials reported 81 identified dead, one unidentified corpse, three hospital deaths, and families receiving relief. Plans for a community funeral and requiem mass were announced despite heavy rain.
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Burton Howard
Department of Mines of Pennsylvania
Howard
Pennsylvania
Manay
Modifications Talks Advance on German Peace Treaty
British and French delegates, with American mediation, near agreement on modifying the German peace terms. France would drop most objections while Britain concedes some recent changes. A reply to German counter proposals is due early next week amid controversy over not publishing the original text, causing embarrassment to American commissioners.
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Police chase ends in wreck after robbery at Meridian hotel
Robbery of silk shirt and diamond cuff links valued 26 dollars leads to police pursuit and a crash at West Sixth Street crossing. Police say chief Elkanah Allen escaped injury after his car was struck by an E I train while chasing two suspects. one man arrested nearby, partner fled. another man Moran arrested for liquor possession.
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Predictions on mile-a-minute warships announced
Annapolis reports Secretary Daniels predicts rapid battleships and 200 mile an hour trans-Atlantic planes. He says the graduating class is ready and war could end soon. He asserts navy strength will endure for a decade, referencing the Spanish American War.
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