Railroad unions plan strike ballots after wage cut
Cincinnati reports leaders representing about 1.2 million railroad workers ordered three strike ballots on wage cuts totaling 110 million dollars and new rules. Executives predict overwhelming support for a walk out though public forecasts are avoided. The ballots are due return by June 30 with national strike possible if unions vote yes.
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Cincinnati
United States Railroad Labor Board
Fincinnati
Pike
United States Railroad Board
Hert Jewell
Mec
Othr
Samuel Gompers
Amerida Federation of Labor
Jewell
William Johnson
Machinists Union
Westward Rail Mergers Proposed Shake Industry
Powerful railroad groups mobilize to shape future transport control in the west. Mergers involving the Alton Katy Central Pacific Union Pacific and Santa Fe would create competing systems across the Southwest and California traffic. The Epworth League convention duties and program details are also noted with officers and venue updates at the Firge M meeting.
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Katsidis City
Mercer
Chicago & Altonafid
Attyh
Burchase
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Kansas City
St.Louis
Chicago
Welievad
Alton
Katy
Santa Fe
Southwest
Union Paific
Southern Pacific
California
Epworth
Firge
Sugarland
Ehirent
Serman Wetebelov
Oflaver
Bad Debt Losses Outpace Tire Losses in 1421 Report
A business service committee report for a national credit association convention cites 1421 losses from bad debts totaling about 800 million dollars, a 30 percent rise from five prior losses. Weekly pawned value estimated near 1 million. a morning meeting drew about 100 attendees with S.A. Simin Walt as speaker.
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Hidiatrapolis
Ane
National Association of Credit
Hoover says administration powerless to stop coal price rise
Washington June 7 The administration is helpless to protect consumers from rising coal prices and to end the coal strike. Secretary Hoover told Congress that government has only informal actions and no statutory power, though efforts toward settlement continue. A Senate inquiry into Hoover price fixing talks with coal operators was considered to assess legality and the impact on anti trust laws.
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Washington
I. C
Herbert Morovert
Commerce
Congress
Senate
Hoover
Nolting Case Reopened As Clemency Deliberations Set
The Nolting murder case from Knox County returns to the Davie County circuit court records as the Indiana State Board of Pardons plans a June 17 session. Prosecutors Hastings and others recount the 1906 murder of Herm Loomer, the long fight for clemency, and the packed defense led by James S. Pritchett.
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Joseph Nolting
Knox
Herman Pepmeier
Reelandsville
Knox County
State Board ‘of Pardons
Charles Enteched
Renewe Af Peforts
Nolti Reells
Daviess Circui Court
Ingallife
Noltije
Kno County
Herm ‘Oomler
Freelandsvillis
Daviess County
T Laushtin
Elfe
Hastings
W. OH. Talbot
Orleans
Kessin
Jamies W. Emison
Vincent Nolting
James S. Pritchett
Lot Vincehines
Gardiner
Tharp& Gardiner
Padgett & Padgett
Hillary Q. Houghton
Giless White
James Blackwell
Ellis Farris
Theodore Idjies
Albert ‘Ennis
George W. Pipher
Withian H. Clark
John F. Miles
John F. Barber
John Fegan
Joseph Drummidgs
Gideon Isenogle
Iwa Wn
Six Monkeys Escape and Roam City Church Spire
Six monkeys escaped and climbed the spire of a church in Vincennes Indiana. Pigeons fled as the apes perched above the city while a crowd and boys watched. The troupe split with two monkeys later found to have entered a nearby building.
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Beveral
Hlingis
Bridge Fire Delays Trains On Chicago Milwaukee Line
A trestle on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line south of Keene was badly damaged by fire Monday. Repair work will take time and trains run with delays. Passengers and baggage were transferred around the damaged structure as crews fought the blaze. Origin of the fire unknown but suspected to be from a passing engine.
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Chicago, iMilwaukee
St. Paul
Terreiaute
Kebe
Damizre
Hospital Benefit Breakfast Boosts Local Care
A community effort to save the Daviess County Hospital is highlighted by a breakfast fundraiser hosted at the home of Dr H Wordsworth. Residents are urged to attend from 6:30 to 9:30 AM to support the hospital and its nurses as expenses and deficits are addressed. Fundraisers include donations of silver, greenbacks, or gold. The event aims to bolster hospital services and ensure continued care for all in the town.
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Daviess County
Kbppas
The
Elks
H. C. Wadsworth
Worien
Shidren
Ito
H. Wordsworth
Ospital
Harry
Washington Country Club Hosts Cross Roads Day Event
Washington area club members attend a Lawrenceville outing at Wahhaton Country Club. Men competed in golf with Lawrenceville winning 2 1 8 to 1 8 5 and a women’s bridge trophy awarded, followed by a picnic and dance at the Bui home. Notables from Washington include Hugh Cox Jake Leitman and J Copnle among many others.
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Wakiington
Wahhaton Country Club
Lawrenceville
Focals
Hrasstielrtt
BK D. Kilmer
Dr. GT. Stele
É. L. GaGee
Ted Cadon
Young J
Sam Boyrd
Lawrepiceville
Everting
Nagh Betman
Roy Scotle
Mrk
Rand
Ars Alvin
Padggett
Arry i Smith
Hazel Ste Wae
Elizabeth
Fire destroys grocery store on South Meridian
Fire destroyed the grocery on South Meridian near Baltimore at 2 this morning. Damage is estimated at 1400 dollars. packing material ignited in a room with canned goods and drugs. Fire crews used two water streams. the family upstairs escaped unharmed as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Baltimore
Mop
Meridian
Oak
Cdnke 1
Bates
Labor Department Seeks Farm Hands in Nation Wide Effort
The Labor Department calls for farm workers nationwide amid a growing need for labor. Officials in Washington report shortages in rural areas as farmers seek ready hands for planting and harvest tasks.
Fragmented Shooting Report With Limited Readability
A damaged OCR fragment references an ex sailor firing a bullet into his mouth and a fatal outcome. The text is garbled, with names, places, and times unclear, but mentions a service pistol and a potential death scene. No clear dates or locations are recoverable.
Fourth Attempt Fails in Prohibition Raid Efforts
Prohibition agents with Chief Neal and Captain Sullivan searched two Rogers ferry tents and the Bruhule area for illicit liquor but found no violations. U S A Earl was arrested Tuesday morning for illicit liquor at East Trees Street and posted $1,000 bond with his mother in law posting the bond. Preliminary beatings in the three cases rest on raids next week.
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Neal
Walter Sullivan
Rogers
U.S. Earle
Sovernment
Vi ‘Trees Street
Bond
Committees Leave for Springfield Illinois to review road plan
A council and board of education commissioners depart by auto for Springfield Illinois to study a road paving project and seek cost reducing changes to plans and specifications. State tax commission has refused to authorize the bond sale for local roads citing high cost.
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Board of Edutity Commissioners
Springfield
Ttax
Watson and Hughes Hold a Conference in Washington
Secretary of State Hughes and Senator Nelson of Indiana met at the State Department in Washington on June 7 to discuss the international dispute sparked by charges that British and Italian ambassadors meddle in U S affairs, with Hughes reportedly saying the attacks were unjustified. Announcement was made of the birth of a daughter Douina Jean to Mr and Mrs James R Fiske of Muskegon Michigan.
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Washington, D. C
Hughes
Alson
Indiana
Plot to Kill Royal Families Casts Shadow Over Belgrade Wedding
Belgrade reports a plot to assassinate the royal families of Romania and Serbia amid preparations for Princess Mary’s wedding to King Alexander. Secret police say they have arrested suspects. security is intensified with raids and guarded entrances as the royal party travels to the ceremony. Leaders include King Alexander of Serbia, King Ferdinand of Romania, Queen Marie, and Spanish and Italian royals.
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Belgrade
Roumania
Serbia
Mary
Alexander
Ferdinand
Marie
Duke of York
Alfonzo
Beatrice
Spain
Udine
Italy
Grant Park Bank Not a Real Institution Claims Gov Small Probe
Witness Charles Streator testifies Grant Park Bank was fictitious noting no such bank has existed in Grant Park since 1897. Governor Len Small’s attorney challenges the claim while Norman Griffin, cashier, recalls records and cites possible destruction by a janitor.
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Waukegan
B. Streator
Grant, Park Trust ,& “Savings
Len Small
Grant Park
Gasoline price rise prompts federal probes in Washington
In Washington the government joins industry and justice efforts to investigate rising gasoline prices. A manufacturers committee is being organized for its own inquiry with expected testimony from major gas companies. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission study legal avenues and the fuel pipeline reserve to curb price increases.
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Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
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