davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
NO TRAINS OUT OF BLOOMING
 TON.

CHICAGO, July 10.-All rail traffic out of Bloomington, H., on tho Chi cago & Alton has been suspended by the road officials. In a statement an nouncing the stoppage of the trains the company declared that the result was brought about indirectly by the strike, but directly by the failure of the local police authorities to furnish adequate protection to the strike breakers. The superintendent of the railway shops at Bloomington stated that no attempt would be made to reopen until full assurances were given that a mans right to work would be protected. He said that the company did not feel justified in ask ing men to work at the risk of person al injury, and the attitude of the au- thorities was not conducive to confi- dence that sufficient protection would be offered.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
TWO RECORDS BROKEN
 BY YOUTHFUL SWIMMER

ALAMEDA, Cal, July 10.-Johnny Weismuller, the youthful swimming marvel of the Illinois Athletic Club, who has just returned from the Hawaiian Islands, where he cleaned up in the national championships, gave a demonstration of his powers here yesterday before a big and en- thusiastic crowd of swimming fans. He set new worlds record in the 10O-yard open water free style swim ming race, by covering the distance in 5S and 3-5 seconds. The previous mark was 1 minute 1-5 seconds, and was set by Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian champ whom Weismuller has displaced. Johnny also swan in the 75-yard backstroke event, and broke another record, covering the dis tance in 49 and 4-5 seconds.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

CHICAGO, July 10.-The nation wide strike of the six shop craft unions in the railway shops com menced it's tenth day this morning with a feeling that the situation has reached the crucial stage. At noon today the utlimatum sent by ma jority of the roads to their former employees that they must return to work, or forfeit their seniority rights expired The strikers are standing firm, and reports from all over the country to union headquarters show no appreciable assertions from the ranks because of the threatened loss of seniority On Saturday some of the railroads began to show notice able interference with traffic as the result of the closed shops. This slow ing down of train service was more marked yesterday and is expected to become increasingly acute every day the strike lasts from now on.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
Rdilluay Strike Results M
 Many Trains Being Suspended

Golf the latter's statement of strike conditions throughout the country as affecting or causing interference with the transmission of the mails. Daugherty announced that the feder- al government would. take every req sonable precaution to insure prompt and uninterrupted service and to pre- vent unlawful interference. He said that while the shopmen's strike was on that the administration would, through the appointment of addition al deputy United States marshals, make sure that law and order were preserved, that adequate protection to life and property were afforded, that transportation was continued, and that interstate commerce remain uninterrupted. Before making his public statement Daugherty discussed the situation with President Harding. He formally announced that within the past few days a number of new deputy marshals had been appointed for strike centers in the Middle West, where disorders had occurred. He declared, "This policy will be continued wherever justified or re- uuired,"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
LAST DAY FOR SENIORITY
 RIGHTS:

CHICAGO, July 10.-With the sol diers of the state militia on active duty in Illinois, and the state guard mobolized and ready for action ir five other states in the Middle West, yes terday, the ninth day of the strike of the railway shopmen, passed quiet ly. The officials of the railway com panies did not observe Sunday as a day of rest. Most of their day was devoted to laying plans for the active operation of their shops by strike breakers. Practically all of the car riers have posted notices warning their former employees to return to work by today or lose their seniority rights. From now on the contending forces will roll up their sleeves and put in their hardest licks. The com panies will make determined efforts to fill the place of the strikers and claim to have signed up many workers already.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
SHRINERS ARE COMING NORTH
 NEXT MONTH

SEATTLE, July 10.-A caravan of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, under the leadership of Former Mayor Hugh Caldwell of Seattle, potentates of Nile Temple, will sail from here August 3 to initiate a class of candidates at Fairbanks There is possibility that ceremonials will also be held in An chorage, Seward, Juneau and Ketchi- kan. This will be the eighth pilgrim age to Alaska made by Nile temple since 1909. The present pilgrimage is open to Shriners from any part of the United States, and it. is expected that many Shriners from other sec tions of the country will join the par ty of Potentate Caldwell and take ad- vantage of the opportunity to tour the Northern territory. Other Shriners will join the party at various cities in Alaska, and go through to Fairbanks.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
PrincipnIs iu Coal Strike
 Fdil to Agree m Conference

WASHINGTON, July 10.-When the conference of coal operators and miners officials appeared before President Harding in the White House this morning and reported their failure to agree on the issues involved in the coal strike. The president submitted to those present a plan of adjustment to include both the bituminous and anthracite fields. The administration proposal is that the miners return to work at once at the wage scale which was in effect on April first last, the date when the strike commenced. He asks the miners to remain at work until Aug ust 10. In the meantime the presi- dent will appoint board of arbi- tration to be composed of three mem-
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
AVIATOR GRAN TO FLY. OVER
 NORTH POLE


 SEATTLE, July 10-Amundsen has a rival for the honor of being the first man to fly over the North Pole. Despite the utmost secrecy which had been exercised to keep the mat ter quiet, it has leaked out that Major Tryggve Gran, an officer in the Nor wegian flying corps, is planning to beat Amundsen to it. It is reliably reported that Major Gran is now in the far North and intends to leave Spitzenberg in an aeroplane to fly over the pole. If his plans succeed he will cross the pole in the opposite direction from that pursued by Amund- sen but will cover practically the same route. The last message re- ceived here from Captain Amundsen stated that he planned to leave Point Barrow not earlier than July 20. The lack of publicity attended with Major Grams efforts is taken to mean that he may hop off from Spitzenberg at any time from now on.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

bers of the United Mine Workers, three representatives of the coal op- orators, and five men representing the public. This administration board would attempt to agree on new wage scale, the miners to accept some if the board agreed If no agreement was reached the president proposes that temporary wage scale be adopted to last until April 1, 1928.
 The representatives of the strik- CTS asked for time to consider the presidents suggestions. After pri- vate conference they reported back that did not wish to take the respon- sibility of binding the miners union to arbitration, but would submit the proposal to the general policy com mittee of the organization. Accord
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
MECHANIC IS BEATEN.

WASHINGTON, Julyk 10.-Walter Floyd, a mechanic employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company at it's roundhouse in Ivy City, Md, since the shopmen wlaked out, was waylaid and badly beaten yesterday by six men. The assault took place when Floyd was returning to the non-union workers camp from the roundhouse. The victim was unable to identify any of his assailants. Floyd put LID a stiff fight but was over powered and almost rendered unco,n- scious before his attackers fled.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
U. S. MARSHAL STEPS IN.

SLATER, Mo-, July 10.-The latest development in the railway strike sit nation here occurred Saturday when United States Marshal Parshall ar rived here and took charge of affairs in the name of the federal govern ment He had with him seven depu- ties and they are prepared to see that all future interference with the rail roads attempts to operate their lines is stopped.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
MURDERS HIS WIFE
 BROTHER AND SON;
 LATTER BORN ALASKA

BUTTE, Mont, July 10.-While Axel Holmquist, under arrest here charged with the shooting of his former wife, the murder of his brother, and son was confessing his crimes, the woman died in a local hospital. The funeral of the three victims was held here yesterday Mrs. Holmquist died for giving her husband and expressing sorrow at his offense. The son of the pair was a baby three years old who was born in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
INSURGENTS OF IRELAND HAVE
 BEEN CRUSHED

LONDON, July 10.-Latest authen- tic reports received from Ireland lead to the conviction that the insurgents movement headed by DeValera and other last ditch republicans has been practically crushed everywhere with the exception of the Cork area. The utter collapse of the rebel activities in the neighborhood of Dublin is re- ported, with the leaders captured, and the last strongholds reducd. Important developments are expected in the vicinity of Cork soon. The provisional government is determined to maintain it's authority and uphold the free state constitution. De Va lera is understood to have escaped the government net at Dublin, and to have reached his followers at Cork.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
STREET MEETING BANNED.

PARSONS Kan, July 10.-The state adjutant general in command of three hundred national guardsmen arrived here today and took charge of the strike situation which was rapidly get ting out of hand The first move of the military was to put an absolute ban on all street meetings. The presence of the uniformed men has had a quieting effect and the troubled area is being closely patrolled by the soldiers.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
DISORDERS HAMPER THE MAILS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 4O.- Advices are being received hele by the department of justice concerning disorders by strikers and their sym pathizers at the various rail centers throughout the country tending to show that the disturbances are pre- venting and hampering the ordinary and usual movements of the mails. The department is preparin take a hand in the situation if their in -vestigation discloses any violation of federal laws. Acting Attorney Gen. eral Golf has drafted a summary of the official reports received to date and will lay the same before Attorney eral Daugherty today, for recon mendation and action. Agents of the department are keeping in close touch with conditions and are under orders to report any untoward circumstances at once.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
NATIONAL GUARD IS MoBoLIzED.

JEFFERSON, Mo, July 10.-The en- tire national guard of this state was formally mobilized at o'clock yester- day morning. This procedure was de- termined upon Saturday at a confer ence in the state house betweeen the governor, the adjutant general. and representatives of the five principal railroads operating at Slater, Chaffee, Kansas City and St. Louis considered in detail. It was admitted that the situation at Slater where the strik- CTS had taken possession of the shops and forced out the strike breakers was serious. Governor Hyde, who had been publicly complimented by the officials of the striking unions for failure to summon the guard, now realizes the gravity of the situation, since the federal authorities have been compelled to interfere at Slater on the failure of the state officials to make good The enlisted strength of the guard is 4,201 men.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE
 HELD ACCOUNTABLE
 IN THE COAL REGIONS

COLUMBUS, O., July 10.-The law enforcement in the Ohio coal regions in the event of strike troubles has been put squarely up to the local of ficials throughout the state by Federal Judge Slater Governor Davis also has issued a statement on the situa- tion declaring that all county and law enforcement officers will be held to a strict account for their failure to cope with any troubles arising in these districts.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
TROUBLE FEARED IN MISSOURI

COLUMBIA, Mo-, July 10.-The of- ficers of the state guard apparently anticipated that an emergency will this state which will force the men soon arise in the railway strike in on active duty for the protection of life and property Yesterday the ar tillery branch of the Missouri national guard was to have entrained for it's training field for annual maneuvres and target practice. Just before the men were getting ready to depart orders were received from the state adjutant general postponing their movements. The men will remain in
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

guard was apparently mobiziled none too soon, for within two hours after the men were in their armories, a riot broke out in the rail strike at Clinton which got beyond the control of the local unthorities and resulted in a call on Governor Small for help. Within twenty minutes after the call for help was received troops under command of Major John s. Smith of Champaign were under way to the scene of the disorder.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
CHICAGO STREET CAR
 MEN LIKELY TO STRIKE

CHICAGO, July 10.-With the coal miners and the railway shopmen out on strike and much of the activity of both industrial disputes centering in this city, it looks today as if Chicago would have another strike on its hands due to the recent reduction of 25 per cent in the wages of the men employed on the local street car lines. The, street railway employees are ballotting today to decide wheth- CT or not to strike as protest
 against the cut. It is predicted that the strike ballot will be affirmative,
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
DANGER FROM FOREST FIRES
 IS NOW PAST

SEATTLE, July 10.-The weather situation in the western part of Washington improved today, and cool, cloudy weather generally prevails. The change has greatly aided the fire fighters in controlling the many brush and forest fires which have been springing up the past week. At the office of the state forester in Olympia it is reported that practical 1y all of the fires are now sufficient 1y under control as to cease to be a serious menace.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
DENBY MAKES PLEA
 FOR MERCHANT MARINE

YOKOHAMA, July 10.-Secretary of the Navy Denby speaking today at dinner in his honor given by the American business men in this city, declared "The merchant marine is second only to the navy in it's im- portance to the defense of our coun- try" He added that every effort should be made to extend the foreign commerce of \ the United States and enlarge an support the merchant marine.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
TORNADO WIPES OUT
 ST. CHARLES, IOWA

SIOUX CITY, Ia., July 10.-A spe- cial dispatch from Gregory, s. D., states that the town of St. Charles has been practically wiped from the map by a tornado which laid waste the community this morning. One person was killed and several in- jured. The property damage in the town is said to be $75,0O0, while the surrounding country has been dam- aged to the extent of half a million.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
ULTIMATE HAD LITTLE EFFECT.

TACOMA, July 10.-The ultimatum of the Chicago & Milwaukee railroad that unless the shopmen who walked out July 1 return to work by noon today they would lose their seniority rights had little effect on the strike situation. Not more than twenty of the strikers returned to work this morning, although twelve hundred walked out. Today for the first time the strikers placed pickets around the shops.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
THIRTY PASSENGERS.
 BOOKED FOR C0RDOVA

SEATTLE, July 10.-The steamer Northwestern sailed for Alaska on Saturday morning at g o'clock, carry ing two hundred passengers. Those booked for Cordova are:
 Walter Kriggs, Douglas Parshale, imam, Mrs. H. w. McClain Thelma McC1ain, Clover McClain, Frank Me Clain, G. z. McClain, l.. H. McClain, Mrs. P. Peterson, George Peterson, Row Van Eaton and fourteen steer age. Ra
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
sHoPMEN ARE RESTRAINED.

OMAHA, July 10.-The federal dls- trict court here today issued a re- straining order in the railway shop mems strike limiting the picketing to one picket at each point of egress from the shops. In addition the court granted temporary injunction against violence The order and in junction affects the railway shop dis tricts in this city, Lincoln, Havelock and other towns in Nebraska.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
SIXTY TRAINS DISCONTINUED.

ST. LOUIS, July 10.-The Missouri Pacific railway system today an- nounced the discontinuance of sixty local and mixed passenger and freight trains because 'of the in crease in coal prices due to the min ers' strike" The Wabash road an- nounced at the same time that it would probably have to discontinue a number of local trains for the same reason. Later today the Mis- souri Pacific filed a suit for au in- junction in the federal district court asking that the members of the Shopcrafts unions be restrained from interfering with the roads business or with it's employees.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
soDLIERs GO TO BLOOMINGTON

DANVILLE, July 10.-The local in- fantry company of the state guard, equipped with rifles and machine guns, left here this morning to do strike duty at Bloomington. The trouble at the shops of the Chicago & Alton in the latter city has been grad ually reaching serious proportions.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
cURTAILlNG SERVICE.

NEW YORK, July 1O.-The Erie railroad today suspended twenty-one trains. Many commuters were de- laved in reaching their offices and places of work in this city. 'he suburban service was greatly curtail- ed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
LIGHT RAINS HELP OUT.

COURTNEY, Van Couvener Island, July 10.-All the forest fires in this section are now under control. Cool CT weather and light rains have as- sisted in the work. No further dan ger is immediately anticipated.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
COURT TAKES A HAND.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O.-The federal court here today issued a temporary restraining order to pre- vent the. striking shopmen from in- terfering with any of the operations of the Southern Pacific road
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
IN ARMoRIEs UNDER ARMS.

SPRINGFIELD, H., July 10.-On Saturday, acting under orders of Ad- jutant General Black, the entire 130th regiment of the Illinois national guard was mobilized at it's armories in vari- ous cities of the state. The men will remain in their armories under arms, and be ready to move at a moments notice to the scene of any trouble arising out of the railway strike. Tho authorities feel serious apprehensions of conflicts between the strikers and companies, as the latter are making strenuous efforts to replace their old employees with strike breakers.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

their armory for the present subject to call. Developments in the rail strike throughout the state are caus- ing considerable uneasiness and rumors of serious disorder being i'm minent are rife.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

ingly meeting of the policy commit tee has been called for this city next Monday.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., July 10.- The conference instituted by Presi- dent Harding of the bituminous coal operators and representatives of the striking miners, resumed it's sessions today. Apparently there has been no agreement between the divergent parties, for they immediately went to the White House to confer with the president While no official state ment has yet been given out it is taken for granted that the partici- pants are as far apart as ever.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10
sTRIkEBREAkERs DRIVEN OUT.

HOXIE, Ark, July 10.-A mob Of striking shopmen today surrounded fifty strikebreakers and chased them out of town. No violence was com mitted as the strikebreakers fled without offering resistence.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

ORDER WILL BE PRESERVED.
 WASHINGTON, July 10.-Attorney General Daugherty this morning re- ceived from Acting Attorney General
The Cordova daily times., 1922-07-10

TROOPS SENT TO CLINTON.
 SPRINGFIELD, H., July 10.-The 130th regiment of the Illinois national
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-06

to you our views in regards to earlier OPP
ening.
I'VE are decidedly opposed to earlier
opening, and hope your committee will
conclude (if you have not already that
it. is not best to make such a change in
the schools. At this season of the year
our daily work here on the farm begins
about five o'clock, sometimes earlierl
and continues until dark or after with time
out for meals. That seems about enough
without adding an hour more to the morn
ing. Eight o'clock opening as practiced
at present is about one hour earlier than
was formerly the custom.
Since schools arc in session only abou.
five and one-half hours out of the TWEEN
ty-four, we think it should not be neces-
sary for children living in this small town
lsrnall In area) of Putnam to get up and
breakfast about half past five and start
for school at six o'clock. Such a proceed
ure looks ridiculous at first glance. Our
three children above referred to are all
interested in their school work and bring
home good reports; but If earlier opening
shall be adopted, we think it will serious
ly interfere with further pr Igres.s. Some
of them may discontinue attendance en-
tireiy.
I'VE have heard Pomfret children be-
in gspoken of as being saved from long
waiting before or after school. We can
not see how any would be saved from