Coal Strike Ends? Wilson Plans Speedy Settlement
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer announced a compromise proposal drawn by President Wilson to end the soft coal strike. John L. Lewis and William Green of the United Mine Workers were to present the plan to the Indianapolis meeting on December 9, with miners urged to accept.
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Senate 19 Tells How Water Power Could Alleviate Coal Crisis
Senator Jones of Washington outlined how development of hydroelectric power from navigable streams could replace coal shortages. He argued passage of a House-passed bill would unlock power for 22 states, boost agriculture and transport, and attract private investment, warning delay risks losing U S engineers to foreign orders.
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Cabinet backs fuel chief on coal price limit in strike crisis
Washington. The fuel administrator Garfield said the government cannot compromise to raise coal prices beyond fourteen per cent for consumer costs. He asserted only the fuel administration may authorize price increases to cover wage boosts, and no public burden beyond the 14 percent cap is allowed. He warned compromise plans would hinder the war economy and stressed that production and distribution measures are being tightened amid the coal strike.
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Coal Production Increases Across Several States
Chicago reports show b tuminous coal output rising in multiple states as fuel restrictions tighten. Loss of shipments and planned factory shutdowns loom with up to 100000 idle workers anticipated in Chicago, while oil profiteering probes and grand jury action unfold nationwide.
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Limit on Newspaper Page Counts Proposed to Alleviate Shortage
Washington reports Representative Anthony Republican of Kansas will introduce a bill to limit newspaper and periodical sizes until July 4, 1921. Violations would bar publications from the mails. Daily papers capped at 24 pages, Sundays 36, weeklies 75, monthlies 100.
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Federal Judge Orders Broad WV Miner Restraint
A federal judge in Indiana issues a broad temporary restraining order against 540 United Mine Workers officials and members in West Virginia. The order bars conspiracy to sustain a coal strike and commands desistment, with a hearing set for December 22 at 10 a.m. in Indianapolis.
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Coal district sees steady mines and looming injunction
The court is urged to issue a permanent injunction against defendants and conspirators as the Kanawha district reports similar mine operation to Friday. Officials say more workers may return Monday while Gulf coast crude oil prices gain twenty five cents as operators announce the rise.
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Frick Will Gives Most Estate to Public Funds and Pittsburg Park
Henry Clay Frick leaves $117 million in public charitable bequests after $25 million to widow and daughter, plus 151 acres in Pittsburgh for a public park. The Frick mansion and art valued at $56 million go to the public with $15 million endowment. Princeton Harvard and MIT receive about $25 million. several Pittsburgh hospitals and groups receive about $500 thousand each. The Frick art residence may pass to Adelaide Frick and later to a gallery corporation to support arts education.
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Diplomatic Flux Over Jenkins Release and Mexican Politics
Tension eased after William O. Jenkins, the American consular agent, was freed from Puebla though details of bail remain unclear. Senators weigh a diplomatic break, while Carranza pushes a December conference to pacify the country amid factional clashes with Obregon and possible militia formation.
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Strike ends in Tennessee urged by Governor Roberts
Governor A Roberts called for an immediate end to the Tennessee coal strike in a Knoxville address to a large crowd. He appealed to miners and operators on grounds of self interest and patriotism, warning that failure to heed would prompt swift action with the necessary measures to restore production.
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