Coal Strike Decision Sought as Round Table Breaks
Washington reports the three industrial conference groups faced with a breakdown as labor leader Samuel Gompers leads a walkout. Gompers warns that without a non discriminatory right to organize the talks may end. Employers group chair Harry Wheeler cites the need for pre agreed addenda and notes rising use of collective bargaining.
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Washington
United Press
United Press Today
Harry Wheeler
Paul Feiss
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Secretary Lansing Described as Busier Than Ever in Washington
The illness of President Wilson has raised secretary of state Lansing to handle foreign policy and many domestic duties. He presides at cabinet meetings, is not accountable to Congress for his acts, and could face impeachment if he oversteps the legislative realm.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
Labor leaders urged to modernize to boost production
Paul Feiss of Cleveland, a large employer and public group member, says organized labor remains ultra-conservative and fights old battles. He argues labor should focus on increasing production and make union participation attractive so employers encourage workers to join.
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Paul Feiss
Cleveland
President Wilson urges staying session of industrial conference
In Washington on October 23 President Wilson asks the public group to remain in session at the national industrial conference. Gavin McNab notes agreement on collective bargaining but disputes over method, shop union versus trade union. Lane says the public group should report and advise on industrial policy. The employers reach an executive session as Lane adjourns.
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Washington
Wilson
National Industrial Conference
Lane
Tumulty
Gavin McNab
San Francisco
United States
Harry A Eeler
Miners Reject Labor Secretary Wilsons Coal Offer
At a meeting of the American Federation of Labor miners vote to reject Wilsons compromise for the November 1 coal strike. John Lewis head of the United Mine Workers says the offer is inadequate and will brief Wilson at two this afternoon.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor Today
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
Labor conference falters as unions walk out
Washington Oct. 23 Labor delegates quit the industrial conference leaving restoration of industrial peace to President Wilson. Officials expect Lane to report today and doubt a truce plan can succeed without labor input. Gompers led the walkout as 200000 to 500000 steel workers and nearly half a million soft coal miners potential strikes loom.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Interior Lane
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Brotherhood
Rail Administration
Executive Departments
Congress
Hog Market Slumps Near Chicago Prices Drop
Hog prices fell sharply with Wednesday trading 75 cents to $1 lower per hundredweight. Despite Tuesday's declines, the market slipped further and sales dipped below $12 for the first time in years.
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Chicago
Safe-Start Motor Omnibus With Doors Open Feature
A new motor omnibus is promoted for safety with a start system that works while the entrance door is open and prevents door opening while the vehicle is moving.
Ontario dry victory stirs Ohio soldiers over November 4
James A. White, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, cites Ontario’s dry victory to predict Ohio soldiers and laboring men will back a wet or dry outcome on November 4. He says Ohioans care about home governance law and decency and will follow Ontario’s lead.
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Columbus
James A. White
Anti-Saloon League
Ontario
Canada
Ohio
White
Voters urged to attend Coolville meeting on ballots
A Coolville meeting at the school building next Wednesday evening is urged for all voters to be informed on the ballots. The event is not tied to any dry tax or other campaign and welcomes everyone regardless of position or classification views.
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Coolville
Athens
Detour Ends At Athens Nelsonville Route After Conference
The lower end of the detour between Athens and Nelsonville was removed after a meeting between division engineer Fawcett and contractor Bartlow. Travel is now allowed on the unfinished brick road while the upper end remains ash covered and usable until the road is completed.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Fawcett
Bartlow
State Highway Department
Compromise Offer on Coal Miners Strike Approached
Washington October 23 decisions on a possible soft coal miners strike due November 1 will be turned to Secretary Wilson at a 2 PM meeting with operators and miners. The plan raises wages to match cost of living increases after the current contract ends March 31 1920 and calls for negotiations for a new scale to start in January if accepted.
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Washington
Wilson
John Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
Woman and Officer Rescued From Quicksand In Cleveland
In Cleveland Colorado a woman named Eva Livingston, 35, slipped into quicksand and was buried to the waist. Patrolman Julius Spies and two other officers formed a human chain with a tree anchor to pull them free after several minutes of effort. The woman fainted during the rescue.
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Cleveland, CO
Eva Livingston
Julius Spies
White House Worried Over President Again
Washington report notes anxiety at the White House over President Wilson's health amid the labor walkout at the industrial conference. Nervous exhaustion and potential disappointment at the conference's perceived failure could affect his recovery and force action on the conference’s future course.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Snyders Bound Over for Thefts from Dead Body in Boughtonville
Jerome Snyder and his son David were bound over to the grand jury on a charge of involvement in the theft of a watch and diamond from the corpse of J C Lewis, a Cleveland man killed by a railroad train near Boughtonville. The pair deny wrongdoing and say they took the items for safekeeping.
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Norwalk
Jerome Snyder
David
J. C. Lewis
Cleveland
Boughtonville
Snyders
Funeral Services for Joe Tax Held in Millfield
Millfield Oct. 23 Funeral services for Joe Tax of this place were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at Glouster.
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Millfield
Joe Tax
Glouster
Cleveland Responds to Roosevelt Memorial Drive
Cleveland leaders estimate city has contributed about $25,000 to the Roosevelt Memorial fund by October 23, with ongoing fundraising efforts and regional support continuing.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt Memorial Fund
Chicago Janitors Union Launches Eight Hour Day Demand
In Chicago a flat dweller recalled the janitors union demand for an eight hour day a 70 percent wage increase and the abolition of basement flats as living quarters.
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Chicago
French aviator lands in Valona after Adriatic storm
Etienne Poulet, flying from Paris to Australia, landed at Valona Albania shortly before 9 o clock after a stormy Adriatic crossing. He arrived amid delays and media attention from the Oct 22 report.
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Valona
Albania
Etienne Poulet
Paris
Australia
Adriatic
Police to curb rough Halloween mischief
Probate Judge Phillips ordered the police to arrest youths under 18 for throwing or destroying property during Halloween if caught in the act. Police previously lacked authority without court permission. Last night youths threw nails on Morris Avenue and damaged a porch screen door. Acting Chief Bolin reported the new directive and police presence.
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Hallowe'en
Phillips
William Wyatt
Morris Avenue
Bolin
Phillips Ission
Polie Parioen Er Sraning
Reforming Kidnape Crowe’s Bankin Mission Report
In 1996 Crowe, once a kidnapper, vowed to rescue erring men and educate children. A banker’s tale reveals his pledge, with Dr. E Ding presenting Crowe’s case to bankers who offered him work.
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Crowe
Penny
E Ding
Posei 'Dent
Fight Over Hun Opera Not Ended in Manhattan
New York October 23. The fight to block German opera in New York heads to court as arguments begin on a petition to make a temporary injunction permanent. The Lexing ton theatre staging last night sparked clashes as police, soldiers, sailors and civilians confronted each other in the street. A sailor was seriously hurt in a police charge while a civilian threw eggs at the lead baritone inside. the assailant was arrested.
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New York
Lexington Theatre
Roosevelt Memorial Fund Drive Opens in Athens
The Roosevelt Memorial fund drive starts in Athens with many women volunteers canvassing door to door. Prof. T. N. Hoover leads the Athens effort with Major Sam Johnson in charge. Roosevelt Day will be observed in Ohio schools tomorrow with district captains and solicitors ready to finish fast. Voluntary giving only, any amount from cents welcome to reach small and large subscribers.
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Athens
T. N. Hoover
Sam Johnson
Athens County
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh mill claims record run amid strike tensions
Pittsburgh reports claim of 1756 tons produced in one hour at the Jones and Laughlin Blooming Mill as strike leaders face pressure. The production surge allegedly surpasses a Tennessee Coal and Iron record, reflecting ongoing disruption and national concerns over meeting attendance.
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Pittsburgh
Jones and Laughlin Blooming Mill
Woodlawn
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Night of riots in Youngstown sparks fires and arrests
In Youngstown a fight by striking workers led to fires aimed at mill housing in Mosier suburb. Police reported shots injuring two men, one critically, and several foreigners detained on arson and resisting arrest charges amid clashes with officers.
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Youngstown
Mill Nor Mosier
Jackamo
Guiseppe Fai
Nes
New Meeting Sought as 60000 Longshoremen Strike in New York
In New York on October 23 a city hall gathering aims to mediate between 60 000 striking longshoremen and shipping interests after sixteen locals lodged new demands. The union rejects the National War Labor Board decision while seeking $1 extra pay and overtime double pay for longer hours. Striking express drivers obey the threat to deploy troops and may resume work.
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New York
Greater
City Hall
Gates
National A S Commission
Express
Hines
Iowa Governor Threatens Coal Mine Action if Strike Persists
Governor Harding said Iowa could take over or operate coal mines if the miners strike causes public suffering. He warned he might order mining to prevent disruption and called the situation urgent as November first looms.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Harding
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Employers
Wilson III
Lansing
Robert Lansing
Bankin
Pat Crowe
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