Labor chiefs to meet in Washington for joint action
Samuel Gompers announces a conference of 112 AFL affiliated international unions in Washington to coordinate plans with rail brotherhoods and farmers for a broad labor drive. Officials expect talks on collective bargaining and potential strikes amid ongoing industrial disputes.
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Nisgot
Gompers
Timothy Shea
Firemen's Brotherhood
Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Freight rates on meat to Europe cut to four fifty six
Chairman Tayone of the shipping board informed Senator Capper that rates for dressed meat shipped to Europe will be reduced from four dollars and fifty cents per hundred to four dollars and fifty six cents per hundred.
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Europe
Morning Journal
Eperial Leserntien
Washington
Cairman Tayone
The
Shipping Board
Today
Senator Capper
Republican
Kansas
Weather Outlook for Four States This Weekend
Denver and New Mexico forecast unsettled with occasional rain and cooler temperatures. Arizona expects Saturday showers with Sunday turning generally fair and warmer.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Local Weather Summary From State University Station
Conditions for the twenty four hours ending six p m yesterday reported by the state university. Observations show cloud cover with a maximum wind velocity of sixteen miles per hour and prevailing direction north northwest.
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State University
Wamatano
P. Wi
Coal Dealers Pledge to Prevent Price Rise Amid Strike
The American Wholesale Coal Association representing vast coal trade promised to block price increases during a potential strike. They urged the War Department to mobilize the draft to ensure mine labor and keep coal supplies steady for public utilities and railroads.
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Washington
American Wholesale Coal Association
Preyling Muysen
Senate
President Wilson Responds to Pending Coal Strike
President Wilson intervenes in the coal strike by sending a message to miners and operators urging continued negotiations. White House officials report improving conditions and a cautious outlook, while the president remains limited by medical advice and ongoing enforcement issues.
Episcopal Church Ends Triennial Convention In Detroit
The Protestant Episcopal Church in America wraps up its triennial meeting in Detroit naming Portland as next host in 1922. Key actions include creating an executive council, broadening social and international outlook, pursuing a Concordat with the Congregational church, revising prayers, and forming an executive board led by Bishop Thomas F P Gafior to guide post convention plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IO Morning Journal
BRIL
Detroit
Mich
Portland
Ore
Protestant Episcopal Church In
Congregational Church
Hague
House of Bishops
Thomas FP
Gafior of Tenneser
Comnell
Johnson Change in Peace Treaty May Be Finally Voted On Today
Washington date October 24 Senate leaders plan a possible vote on the Johnson amendment to the peace treaty after a day of debate. The clash between Johnson of California and Hale of Maine highlights questions of equal voting power in the league. Lodge will speak for the Johnson proposal tomorrow.
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Johnson
Washington
Senate
California
Hale
Maine
United States
Great Britain
League
Amercanus
Shields
Tennessee
Foreign Relations Committee
Gronna
North Dakota
Colorado ready to call legislature for emergency measures
Denver October 24. Lieut. Governor Blephan, acting governor, says Colorado may summon a special session of the legislature if an emergency arises from industrial tensions. Immediate action could be ordered to protect lives and property, though the exact date is withheld pending developments.
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UO Morning Journal
Wien
Denver
Colo
Colorado
George Blephan
Shoup
State House
Embargo Placed on Sale and Shipment of Arms
An embargo on the sale and shipment of arms and ammunition on the border was ordered by the southern department of the US Army. All sales require permission from the Military Intelligence Division, affecting factories, retailers, and wholesalers near the border. The move follows a prior lifting and aims to control border trade.
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el Paso
Tex
Southern Department
United States Army
el Paco
Military Intelligences Division
Pos
Developments in Industrial Field Shown at a Glance
Morning Journal Special reports from Washington on October 24 reveal failed mediation by Secretary Wilson to avert a coal miners strike despite a White House appeal. AFL to convene leaders of 112 international unions to discuss ongoing disputes. The national industrial conference called by President Wilson dissolves. AFL HQ prepares letters urging unions to back striking steel workers.
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Morsing Journal
Washington
Wilson
Grayson
Palmer
White House
Grayson Bale
Prince of Wales
Albert
Elizabeth
Belgium
Morning Journal
American Federation of Labor
England Near Bankruptcy Driven by War Waste
London reports indicate Parliament faces a dire financial crisis as Chancellor Chamberlain must address a looming $8 billion deficit. Critics accuse Lloyd George of mismanaging funds and waste, urging economy and wartime profit reforms to avert insolvency while public support for a broader parliamentary majority grows.
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James Mc Tuohy
Albuquerque Journal
New York World
The
Press Publishing Co
London
Rushome
Manchester
Labor
Lberals
Rusholme
Lloyd George
Sheffield
Lord Rothemere
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Stritain
Parliament Army
Underlying Causes of the War Boiling in America Palmer Says
Boston October 24 Attorney General Palmer told the state fair price committee that the underlying causes of the war are boiling in America more than when soldiers went overseas He urged conservation saving and economy to wage a second war against hunger and starvation and asked dealers to deal fairly with the public to prevent abuses in essential goods.
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Boston
America
Palmer
Anderson
Loowe
Kenyon
Me. Anderson
Senator Mc
Protests Entered Against Coal Strike by Electrical Men
Paso, Texas October 24. New Mexico Electrical Association executive committee approves telegram to New Mexico representatives urging government to prevent the impending coal miners strike. They warn coal prices could rise 100 percent if the strike occurs and discuss fuel labor and utility rate increases. Next convention set for Albuquerque February 16 17 and 14 1920.
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Paso
Tex
New Mexico
Congress
New Mexico Electrical Association
Albuquerque
Government Effort to Cement Ce ment Failing Amid Industry Paralysis
Government moves to curb factions fail to stem conflict as industry faces standstill. Officials warn of broader economic impact while parties clash over policy. No clear resolution anticipated as clamor for decisive action grows.
Half Million Miners Set to Idle as Strike Looms
Washington reports the last government effort to avert a coal strike failed. About 600,000 miners will quit work on the eve of winter after a conference between operators and miners collapsed. President Wilson and Secretary Wilson urged negotiation and arbitration, but the talks adjourned with no agreement.
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Bohcial Laared Wihin
Washington
Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Secretary of Labor
Cense Committee
Protests at Women Physicians Conference Over Smoking
An international conference of women physicians faced uproar as an elderly American doctor urged a resolution to abolish tobacco use. Dissent spread quickly in several languages and wires. at peak some attendees left the room. The conference also recommended physical examinations for both sexes before marriage.
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New York
International Conference of Women Physicians
U S Presses Mexico to Free Kidnapped Agent Jenkins
Washington reports urgent efforts to secure the release of William Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla seized by bandits last Sunday and held for 150000 in ransom. The American embassy coordinates with Mexico City officials while nursewife Mrs Jenkins awaits updates. Matthew Hanna travels to Puebla to aid in the investigation and recovery.
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Washington
William ©. Jenkins
Puebla
Mexico City
Phillips
Jenkins
State Department
Mia
Cim
Matthew G. Hanna
Mexico
Jenkins Nephew Ransom Advance Sought From Carranza
Joe D. Biddle of Hanford California sent a telegram to President Carranza urging Mexico to advance 150000 dollars for the ransom of W Oscar Jenkins United States consul at Puebla who was abducted by bandits on October 19. He asked Mexican forces pursue and capture the bandits.
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San Francisco
Calif
W. Oscar Jenkins
United States
Tcent
Puebla
Mexico
Carranza
Joe
Biddle
Jenkins
Hanford
Jenking
Thiddle
Jenkines
Kiddie
Hiram W. Johnson
State Department
Trotsky Arrives in Petrograd to Organize City Defense
Leon Trotsky, Bolshevik minister of war and marine, is said to have arrived in Petrograd to arrange the defense of the city. All available men including veterans up to 70 are mobilized. The Petrograd theaters are closed and street activity is banned after eight o'clock nightly.
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Trotzky
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Leon Trotzky
Bosphevik
Gary steel strike sparks red guard rumors and clashes
Morning Journal report details alleged Bolshevik influence in Gary Ind as troops occupied the steel city. Intelligence officer Lagut cites pamphlets and tracts backing chants to seize industries and government while Gary steel workers council chair Oscar Anderson dismisses red presence as minimal among 76 009 residents.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Jenine
Troteky
Gary
Ind
Red Guard
Armed Force
Lagut
Donald
van Maren
Senate Labor Committee
van Garen
Leonard Wood
Aoorew
Pampiote
Lane
Oscar KH. Anderson
Steel Workers Council
van Buren
President Wilson urged to form commission for industrial peace
Washington report says public group adjourned the national industrial conference with a recommendation to Wilson to create a commission to carry on its work. The final letter from Baruch summarized fourteen days of debate and supported Wilson’s plan for industrial boards while urging cooperation between labor and capital.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Wilson
National Industrial Conference
White House
Baruch
John Dpd. Rockefeller, Jr
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard W Universlty
Industrial Board
United States Steel Corporation
New York
J. J. Forrester
Order of Railway Clerks
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Covenant
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Rothermore
U. S
Merry Row
DY Morning Journal
Venico
Uty
Barseh
Tranqse Mittal
Paruch
Harry A. Wheeler
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