Pirates Rumors and Irish Crisis Dominate World News
A sweeping world review covers pirate theories about the 20 missing ships led by the Carroll A. Deering mystery, Admiral Sims being misquoted, Irish independence tensions, and Allied diplomacy. It notes U S debates on budget reforms under Dawes, and a broad push for disarmament while preparing for continued military actions in Ireland and the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Pickard
Carroll A. Deering
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Atlantic
Nation
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New York
United Russian Workers
United States
Canada
Russia
Departments of State and Commerce
Socialists Hall Visited as Veterans Rally Heard
Veterans interrupted a Socialist gathering at the hall prompting warning to the crowd. Police monitored the scene as tensions rose and the meeting continued with limited discussion.
Veterans threaten force at socialist convention
Fifty Disabled American Veterans delegates invaded the socialist national convention in Detroit and warned that they would defend the flag against sedition and treason. Ralph Horr of Seattle led the protest, quoting J Louis Engdahl on fighting not as Americans but under the red flag of international socialism. Horr warned of machine guns used in Seattle to stamp out disloyalty and treason, a threat the socialists disputed through Cameron King of California. The visit occurred without disorder and the veterans then withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Socialist National Convention
Ralph Horr
Seattle
Horr
J. Louis Engdahl
Herr
Cameron King
California
Tariff Bill Introduced in House Public
The administration's permanent tariff bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and for the first time made public in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Taft Confirmed as Chief Justice After Roll Call Vote
Senators Borah Johnson La Follette and Waterson cast votes against confirmation leaving a four to five result. Taft told reporters in Montreal that achieving the office fulfilled a lifelong ambition though he doubted his ability to serve well.
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Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
la Follette
Wisconsin
Watson
Georgia
Montreal
William H. Taft
Married Women Barred From Teaching In Warwick Schools
Warwick county school board bans married women from teaching in public schools, deciding to hire only single women. A trustee stated that the married woman’s place is at home with her own children.
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Newport
A. l
Warwick County
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank all our kind friends and neighbors for help and kindness shown during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May Gods richest blessings rest on each and every one is our prayer. Mus J A Wilson and children.
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Mus
J. A. Wilson & Children
Would Succeed Her Father
Mrs. Winifred Mason Buck, youngest daughter of the late Congressman Williem E Meson, announced her candidacy to succeed her father as Illinois congressman at large. In New Bern N C the Pine Lumber plant and about two million feet of lumber were destroyed by fire, threatening the entire mill district. loss estimated at 175000 dollars.
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Chicago
Winifred Mason Buck
Williem E Meson
Illinois
New Bern
N. C
Pine Lumber Company
Elevator Men to Strike in Chicago Grain Elevators
In Chicago grain elevators employees reject the owners offer to arbitrate their dispute and announce a strike. The outcome affects Chicago storage, handling, and trade operations.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain Elevatora
Red White and Blue Corn Kernel Breakthrough
Chicago report notes Northwestern University Professor William L. Woodburn after three years of experiments has produced an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels. The milestone is described as a novelty in plant breeding and reflects patriotic demonstrations through agricultural science.
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Chicago
William L. Woodburn
Northwestern University
Griffith and MacNeil Freed From Mountjoy Prison
Arthur Griffith founder of Sinn Fein and Professor John MacNeil president of the Gaelic League were released from Mountjoy prison in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griffith
Dublin
Sinn Fein Organization
John MacNeil
Gaelic League
Mount Joy
Ships To Be Sold From Government Fleet
Washington reports the Shipping Board will dispose of the government fleet of 287 wooden ships, as stated at the office of Chairman Lasker.
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Washington
New Shipping Board
Lasker
Tragic Baseball Death in Richmond Involves Pitcher
In Richmond Virginia 17 year old William Elmore Smith Jr died after being struck on the head by a pitched baseball during a game. The incident lists Roland Galvin as the pitcher. In Constantinople reports say Turks and Bolsheviks plan a large uprising to destroy public buildings.
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Richmond
William Elmore Smith, Jr
Roland Galvin
Constantinople
Investigation Begun Into Major War Time Contracts
Washington reports the Department of Justice will investigate all major wartime contracts with the government. Attorney General Daugherty announced the move as a broad inquiry into wartime contracting practices among key suppliers. In separate news, Pittsburgh area steel and related firms announced wage reductions effective June 16 affecting workers and salaries amid ongoing market pressures.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Pittahurch
Stert Companies
Pittshurch
Youngstown
Tive
Ward’s Two Year Old Child Passes On in 1921 Death
On June 24 1921 the death angel took two year old Sarah Sue Ward from Mr and Mrs Rufus M Ward. The note expresses sympathy to the parents and grandparents and recalls the family’s Lisle daughter Coerm4. It reflects on faith and future understanding in God’s plan.
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Rufus M. Ward
Sarah Sue
Coerm4
Lisle
Mama
Papa
General Sturgis Assigned to Fifth Division at Camp Jackson
War department announced Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgeon assigned to command the fifth division at Camp Jackson. Present cost of living in May rose 80.4 percent over 1913, according to department figures based on prices in May.
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Sturgis
Jackson
Washinton
Samuel D. Sturge
Camp Jackson
War Department
Washington
United States
Department of I» Thor
Treasury chief rules out German bonds as substitutes
Washington reports Secretary Mellon says the treasury department does not currently contemplate accepting German bonds as substitutes for the obligations of European nations debtor to the United States.
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Washinton
United States
Treasury Department
Mellon
New Era of Economy in Harding Administration
President Harding and cabinet with 600 officials reviewed the new budget system under Director Dawes. The meeting aimed to lay the foundation for a new era of economy and fiscal administration in federal governance.
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Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
Harding
William T. Abbott
Dawes
George Moseley
Col
Henry Smither
Pike's Peak
Washinton
Pew
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Denby
Britain
England
London
Miral Sims
America
George
Queen Mary
Belfast
Ireland
Worthington Evans
Birkenhead
Kemal
Constantine
Curzon
Briand
Italy
Greece
Keial Yasha
Siberia
Nikolaievosk
Far Eastern
Chita
Moscow
Ge Buron von Ungern-Sternberg
Harbin
Unwern-Sternberg
Japan
Germany
Congress
Navy
Army
New
Indiana
Senate
House
Denty
C. D. Stearns
Michigan
Athol J. George
United States Naval Reserve Force
Hall
Forge
Taft
Supreme Court
William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
Sarah Sue Ward
Amo A
Cam
Mos
Ina
Ste
Kesterfield
Liccert & Myers
Toracco Co
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