England Faces National Coal Strike as Referendum Nears
London July 27 The Miners Confederation prepares to announce whether a national coal strike will proceed after a referendum among over a million members. The eight hour law and double shift proposals drive the crisis, with Wales and Scotland key battlegrounds and potential paralysis of British industry.
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London
Great Britain
Miners’ Confederation of Great Britain
Miners’ Confederation
Confederation
Northumberland
Durham
South Wales
Wales
England
Scotland
Miners’ Confederation Informed Of June Termination
On June 1 they notified the Miners' Confederation they would end the agreement on the last day of June. The move reopens local quarry and labor questions that would have stayed quiet until the general agreement expired in 1910.
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Miners’ Confederation
Brief: Worker Dies After Docks Accident in Malden
At Malden docks on Saturday laborer Chris Dietras fell while helping coal an engine. He struck the ground on his shoulders, breaking several ribs and penetrating a lung. He died the next morning.
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Malden
Chris Dietras
Local News Briefs From Western Frontier
A wagon overturn near Plains Montana killed Oscar Johnson who was riding under posts. In Nealo Washington a quarrel led to C E Drake shooting Alfred Stringer who died. Drake surrendered claiming self defense. Jackson Co Chelan Washington store burglary left with merchandise and no clues. Big Bear sawmill near Troy Idaho destroyed by fire causing about $1000 loss from a spark in the roof. Filipino Joseph Ramos arrested at Starbuck for passing a $306 bad check. to be taken to Walla Walla for trial.
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Nealo
Wash
C. E. Drake
Alfred Stringer
Drake
Jackson & Co
Chelan
Big Bear
Troy
Idaho
Joseph Ramos
Starbuck
Walla Walla
Sawmill Fire and Wheat Field Loss Reported in West
A Morgan Lumber Company sawmill at Lester Washington burned Saturday, causing about 35000 dollars in damage. Two thirds insured and 154 workers left jobless. Nearby Pomeroy wheat field scorched with 100 acres lost, 30 bushels per acre, insured at 80 cents per bushel. Fire traced to smut explosion in a separator owned by C A Norberg. Boiler and separator ruined. Also on Yellowstone River near Billings Montana four youths drowned when their boat capsized during a picnic.
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Morgan Lumber Company
Lester, Wash
Tacoma
Pomeroy, Wash
L. H. Whitmore
C. A. Norberg
Yellowstone River
Billings
Mont
Real estate transfers listed in Wenatchee area
A series of realty transfers and contracts in the Wenatchee region shows numerous property deeds and rights of way. Transactions include transfers to Luke E. Jackley, Oliver V. Shill, Della E. Miller, J. E. Shubert, W. A. Luce, F. M. Kreite, Roy Zahren, Geo. S. Merriam, J. W. Chatfield, J. C. Gordon, Renee District No. 34, Emily Dowell, Mrs. A. B. Boyle, Great Northern, Katie Baugh, Katie Lee Baugh, and others with varied parcels and sums. Some entries note right of way and water rights, all dated in 1920s–21 and surrounding years.
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United States
Luke E. Jackley
Edith Shill
Oliver V. Shill
Burrell
Wenatchee
Michael Daly
Della E. Miller
Malaga Land Co
Wenatchee Canal, Co
W. A. Luce
A. J. Linville
F. M. Kreite
Red Apple Orchard
Wm. F. Blankenship
Roy Zahren
Telma Summer Homes
Alice E. Johnson
J. C. Gordon
Sey
State of Wash
Renee Dist
Margaret Ugha
Emily Dowell
Sely
Nina Law
A. B. Boyle
Great Northern
Charles Cass
A. A. Cass
Percy Walker
W. W. Ulin
Belmont
Alabama lawmakers convene extra session to tighten liquor laws
Montgomery July 27 Governor Comer calls the legislature into an extra session to bolster prohibition. The session aims to curb liquor possession following a supreme court ruling on social clubs. It may also address child labor municipal government by commission impeachment compulsory education anti gambling pure food and drug laws and biennial sessions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Alabama
Supreme Court
Big Fair Opens at Fargo Inter State Expo
Fargo North Dakota July 27 The annual Inter State fair opened under favorable auspices with strong exhibits across merchants livestock machinery and agriculture and a premium racing program. Free attractions balloon ascensions vaudeville shows add intermission interest as a record crowd is expected over the four day run.
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Fargo
N. D
Drowned man dies saving woman in Lake Washington
Jesse W. Bissett a 19 year old resident of Hillman City Seattle drowned in Lake Washington Saturday while attempting to rescue a young woman from a dangerous position. The tragedy highlights courageous rescue efforts on the lake.
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Jesse W. Bissett
Hillman City
Seattle
Lake Washington
Chicago Visitors Mix With Local Friends
J. B. Boldan of Chicago is spending a few days here on business. J. C. Gray and wife of Chicago arrived yesterday to visit friends.
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J. B. Boldan
Chicago
J. C. Gray and Wife
Phil Berg Praises Wife as Fine Coffee Maker
Phil Berg commends his wife for making a good cup of coffee using Folger's Golden Gate Coffee. The remark highlights domestic appreciation and a favored brand in the home.
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Phil Berg
Folger
Golden Gate
Eer
Girl Drowns on Pleasure Cruise. Escort Lives
In Tacoma a 17 year old girl, Margaret Currean, drowned when a rowboat capsized near Commencement Bay while she and John Flynn were on a picnic trip. Flynn swam ashore, recovered the body, and is being questioned by police as detectives investigate the accident.
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Tacoma
J. Flynn
Commencement Bay
Margaret Currean
Flynn
Margaret Clara Cuvrean
John Flynn
Miss Currean
Ohio Spanish War Veterans hold annual reunion in Kenton
In Kenton Ohio on July 27 soldiers and sailors who served in the Spanish American War gathered for the Ohio chapter annual reunion. The opening day featured greetings and reports from officers and encampment leaders with officer elections anticipated tomorrow.
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Kenton
Ohio
United States
Spain
United Spanish War Veterans of
Mrs Rose Wetzel Visits Friends After Seattle Arrival
Mrs Rose Wetzel arrived from Seattle yesterday to visit friends for a few days.
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Rose Wetzel
Seattle
Elsie Sigel Murder Case Sparks Public Outcry
The killing of Miss Elsie Sigel daughter of Paul Sigel in New York by a Chinese resident Leon Ling has stirred national sentiment. Authorities note dangers to missionary workers in Chinese colonies and call for female safety measures and male led classes. Mrs Haskell travels to Lake Crescent for a few weeks.
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New York
Elsie Sigel
Paul Sigel
Franz Sigel
Miss Sigel
Sigel
Chinatown
Leon Ling
Dr. Haskell
Lake Crescent
Twilight League schedule update
The Twilight League lists eight matchups from July 27 to August 12 including Bankers facing Firemen on July 27 and Real Estate meeting Ellis Forde on July 28. Other dates feature Eagle Icemen Tammany Printers and ongoing pairings with Bankers Real Estate and Ellis Forde.
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Ellis-Forde-Real Estate
Eagle-Tammany
Icemen
Eagle
Firemen
Real Estate
Ellis-Forde-Bankers
Tammany-Printers
Ellis-Forde-Eagle
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Plains
Oscar Johnson
John S. Mooney & Co
Wenatchee Avenue
First Street
Wm. A. Nelson
J. E. Shubert
Leavenworth Gardens
Carl Christensen
Geo. S. Merriam
Fairview
F. G. Holmes
J. W. Chatfield
Gibson's
J. W. Johnson
Charles J. Trow
Louis E. LeBeau
Katie Baugh
Colockum Creek
L. E. LeBau
Katie Lee Baugh
Dill
Wh. M. Byrd
R. D. Spencer
H. Alcorn
E. E. Batchelor
Frank R. Casler
A. E. Knowles
Peachey
I. M. Derifield
Sarah A. Garrison
Wim. P. Kinne
James Gill
Lake
Washington
Acci
Elsi- Sigel
Tammany
Howard Thomas
Philadelphia Optical Col
Lege
Eagle Transfer Co
Bes
Wenatchee, Wash
Ferguson & Son
Western Union Life
Spokane
ED S. Eves
Geo. C. Brewster
Western
Columbia Valley Bank
Halling & Sinclair
Wenatchee Ave
Postoffice
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