Coal strike drags as 400000 miners stay away
More than 400000 miners remain on strike as negotiations over a new wage schedule continue. Non union coal output drops to about 4000 tons weekly while national stockpiles erode. Operators push a counter proposal amid talks and weather concerns loom for late November.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Thomas T. Brewster
Bureau
Trecanters
Tors
Miers
Coal Embargo Debated by Regional Rail Directors in Chicago
Regional railroad directors met with Director Hines to consider an embargo on freight and a 50 percent cut in passenger service to conserve coal amid a miners strike. Ashton said the embargo may be gradual. coal supplies for non essential industries and power plants are shrinking and railroads face drastic cutbacks.
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Walker D. Hines
R. H. Ashton
Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
South Dakota
Ashton
T. W. Proctor
Proctor
Tenth District Congressman Favored as Next Ohio Governor
The Messenger notes support for the Southeastern Ohio congressman from his first term in the U S House. Dr B D Evaris of Columbus urges Foster as capable statewide leadership, citing his long engagement with the Tenth District’s representative and deeming him well informed and efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
National House
Gweersby
Obio
B. D. Evaris
Columbus
Athens
the Messenger
Dr. Evans
Mr. Foster
Fierce forest clash near Ranier Park involves loggers and Reds
Centralia Washington reports a savage morning battle between a logger posse and American Legion men battling a small Reds group near Ranier National Park. Charles Sticklin says a rifle duel raged all morning and he returned the body of John Haney killed in Hannaford valley. Posse members vow no prisoners and say the fight is to the death.
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Centralia
Wash
American Legion
Ranier National Park
Charles Sticklin
Rainer
Sticklin
John Haney
Hannaford Valley
Posse
Ohio Coal Shortage Says Weather May Endanger Supply
Ohio dealers report dwindling coal stocks as miners refuse to return without a formal order. Weather relief may delay the shortage, though coal is plentiful in rail yards and fuel demands are curbed by a five car load limit per dealer with multi day release delays.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fuel Administration
Dalley Seeks Night Sessions to Close Newberry Inquiry
Special prosecutor Frank C. Dalley said additional night sessions of the inquiry into the Senator Newberry campaign expense fund will be held in Grand Rapids to bring the case to a close by Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Frank C. Dalley
Senator Newberry
Middletown auctioneer hoists blue flag ending red sale
New York dispatch reports John Brated, an auctioneer from Middletown, tore down a red sale flag and raised a blue one signaling a new fashion among fellow professionals during the sale today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Brated
Middletown
Sure Costs A Lot New York
Nov 18 report details alimony failure by David Goldhaber who owes weekly support to his wife. He serves eight months in jail as the consequence of nonpayment and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Goldhaber
Hunters Charged With Airplane Goose Poaching
Leonard McMullin and James Faulkner of Likeston face federal court trial for violating migratory bird laws by hunting geese with an airplane, with the case to be heard at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likeston, Mo
Leonard McMullin
James Faulkner
U S Seizes 10000 Bushels of Apples from Railyard
Cincinnati November 18 U S authorities seized 10000 bushels of apples accusing commission men of delaying a car in the railroad yards and found forty percent of the shipment decayed due to the hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U. S
County Fath ers Seek State Aid For County Highways
County commissioners plan next year repairs and state aid requests for several gaps in roads. Projects include the north of Nelsonville, Sharpsburg to Morgan county line, and Glouster to Perry county line. They aim to connect county roads with adjacent good routes to aid tourism and plan to use February road levy funds.
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State Highway Department
Fred Porter
Nelsonville
Sharpsburg
Morgan County
Glouster
Perry
Athens
Missing Emily Gumy Searched From Cincinnati to Detroit
Emily Gumy a nine year old girl missing from Cincinnati for ten days prompted the shift of the search to Detroit after a Cincinnati man reported seeing a girl resembling her in a Detroit office building. Detroit officials were notified and asked to aid. In Cincinnati mother Mrs Mary Gump insists she will not rest until her daughter's body is found.
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Cincinnati
Emily Gumy
Detroit
Mich
William Love
Love
Mary Gump
France votes for Clemenceau led bloc in decisive shift
In Paris on November 13 Henry Wood reports France's parliamentary results show a strong bloc nationwide for Clemenceau's coalition. Socialists lose ground while radicals liberals and conservatives gain. businessmen win key seats as chamber of commerce leaders succeed.
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Henry Wood
United Press
Paris
France
Clemenceau
Bloc Nationale
Chamber of Deputies
Poflus
Chamber of Commerce
Lyons
Marseilles
Teacher Dorothea Crow Attacked in Chicago Jewel Trade
Police seek assailant who forced Dorothea Crow to surrender $1500 in rings and earrings in exchange for her safety after he choked her during the attack on November 18 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dorothea Crow
Wilson 15 Not Out Of Danger Says Doctors State
Nov 18 report says President Wilson shows steady improvement but not yet out of danger of relapse. Physicians continue careful monitoring as convalescence progresses, with gains noted almost daily and overall outlook more encouraging than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Former Congressman Lundeen Seized and Locked in Refrigerator
Ernest Lundeen, ex Minnesota representative, was interrupted while speaking at Ortonville and dragged from the opera house stage. He was locked inside a refrigerator car for about an hour by a hostile crowd before being rescued by freight crew and later continued to Minneapolis. He reported being struck on the head and rendered unconscious during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Ernest Lundeen
Minnesota
Ortonville
Lundeen
Caboose
Minneapolis
Compromise on Peace Treaty Seen as Possible
In Washington today senate cloak rooms discuss possible compromise on the peace treaty with mild Lodge reservations. Administration leaders oppose them while Wilson warns he will veto if reservations pass. Some mild reservationists favor reducing preamble and Article Ten, aiming to finish ratification draft soon.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Stench
Ruthenberg Freed By Court Order In Cleveland May Day Clash
Charles E. Ruthenberg former socialist leader of Cleveland was freed from assault charges against Patrolman Robert Kern based on judge D R Cull’s ruling that there was no evidence tying him to the attack. The decision noted flags and clubs in the parade did not show intent to assault officers.
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Cleveland, O
Charles E. Ruthenberg
Cleveland
Robert Kern
D. R. Cull
Ruthenberg
Young
Tom Clifford
Julius J. Freed
Kern
Eye Injury in Garage Project Risks Vision
Everett Stephenson, while aiding in a garage build for Sister Fought, pierced his left eye with a nail as it bent during driving. He was taken to Copeland Hospital for treatment and may recover the eye. Previously, he suffered an electric wound at a Sugar Creek mine where he worked before joining Luster Fought and Company. State industrial commission aid is anticipated. The Stephenson family also endured earlier injuries and a goitre operation for Mrs. Stephenson.
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Everett Stephenson
Sister Fought
Copeland Hosital
Stephenson
Sugar Creek
Luster Fought and Company
State Industrial Commission
Seven Killed As Car Is Struck At Grade Crossing
Buffalo November 18 Seven persons were killed when a New York Central passenger train struck an automobile at a grade crossing. Six of the victims were nurses at local hospitals. The party had been visiting Lancaster New York.
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Buffalo
N. Y
New York Central
Lancaster
Incomplete Returns Put Italy Election Leaders in Flux
In Rome at six o'clock tonight incomplete returns show the socialists leading the chamber of deputies race with Catholics second and nationalists third. Late returns suggest government supporters gain ground. Former premiers Salandra and Orlando appear re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Cianfarra
United Press
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Salandra
Orlando
Champion Dethroned in Pie and Egg Feats
In Chicago on November 18 George W. Devlin ate six pies yet lost his title to Roy Webb of Duquene Illinois. Webb reportedly swallowed 73 raw eggs as part of the event though costs kept a higher record from being set. In Minnesota Ed Berry, a farmer from Well To Do, found a $370 check in an old vest pocket after three years.
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Chicago
George W. Devlin
Roy Webb
Duqueyne
Ill
Webb
Marshall
Minn
Ed Berry
Farmer
Wilson vetoes rate bill restoring prewar rail powers
Washington reports President Wilson vetoed a rate bill aimed to restore interstate commerce rate powers to prewar levels. The action blocked granting the railroad administration the authority to set and review rates as previously proposed by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Athe & Ce Peeaihnt
Ahd
Railroad Administration
Commission
House to End Session Amid Rail Bill and German Imports Vote
Washington reports the House plans to finish its session with the railroad bill sent to the Senate. The chamber debates a January 15 import ban on German goods, while 200 members remain at home awaiting Senate consent as the nation nears peace. The vote on the railroad measure was 203 to 159 after a week of continuous sessions.
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Washington
War Trade Board
House
Senate
Congress
Banquet and Meeting for Athens Encampment I O O F 175
Earl Carpenter C C Cincinnati reports traction funds promised to keep fares from rising above a set cent amount. Regular meeting at 7 30 followed by 6 o clock banquet. All members urged to attend tonight.
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Athens
Royal
Earl Carpenter
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