Palmer warns miners as government vows to enforce court order
Attorney General Palmer declares all government power will enforce the court mandate in the coal strike crisis. He says the strike violates federal law and promises action while AFL leaders weigh the miners response at Indianapolis. Government moves continue with fuel and railroad administrations coordinating coal distribution amid winter stock concerns.
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Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Palmer
Indianapolis
United States
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor's Council
Department of Justice
Remobilization of Service Flag in Presbyterian Church
The article recalls a moving service in the Presbyterian Church after World War I. It honors returning soldiers Ned Shirey and John B. Otey, notes Garvin’s death in Flanders, and describes lowering the service flag as a memorial while marking the armistice anniversary.
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Presbyterian Church
Ned Shirey
John B. Otey
William D. Garvin, Jr
Flanders’ Fields
Berger 15 Denied His Seat in the House
Victor L. Herger of Milwaukee a Socialist was denied a seat in the house by a 309 to 1 vote. The chamber ruled he was ineligible due to his stance on the war with Representative Voight of Wisconsin the sole supporter.
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Washington
Victor L.herger
Milwaukee
Berger
Representative Voight
Wisconsin
West Virginia Leads Nation In Coal Output Despite Strike
West Virginia remains the top coal producer as non union districts run full mines. W H Cunningham of the Coal Association says eight Wheeling district mines and thirty two in northern West Virginia are operating, with Saturday the biggest non union district production in months.
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Cahreston
W. Va
West Virginia
W. H. Cunningham
West Virginia Coal Association
Wheeling
Indianapolis
Geological Survey
T. L. Lewiz
New River Coal Association
Raids Target Radical Union Leaders in Deportation Sweep
Attorney General Palmer announced deportation proceedings are underway in several cities to remove violent radicals. Agents are ordered to permit no delay in hearings as 391 warrants have been issued, with focus on the Union of Russian Workers amid nationwide raids and continued clean up.
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Palmer
Washington
Department of Justice
Union of
Anarchist Threatal Ramifications Across Cities Noted
Department of Justice reports mark the most dangerous anarchist group as the leading radical force, with widespread activities and bail set at 10000. A list shows deportation warrants and counts across Newark, Baltimore, Akron, Monessen, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Trenton, Hartford, New York, Chicago, Detroit. Gillette defeats Lean in eighty-one innings as part of the national billiards championship with Otis beating Denton in sixty innings.
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Department of Justice
Russian Union
Newark
N. J
Baltimore
Akron
Monessen
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Trenton
Hartford
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Gillette
Lean
Ohio
Byron Cilette
Jess Lean
Cincinnati
Charles Otis
Brooklyn
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
Railroad Bill Moves in House With Expected Friday Vote
The railroad bill gains the right of way in the House tomorrow with final vote set for Saturday. The session will adjourn after, and Senate action will await the December regular session. Mondell learned from Lodge that the German peace treaty should be wrapped up by week’s end.
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Washington, Navy
House
Congress
Senate
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Lodge
Esch
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummings
Senate Plan of Permanent Railroad Administration
Chicago Raid Accuses Doctors and Druggists of Narcotic Traffic
Officials in Chicago accuse doctors and druggists of running a major illicit narcotics network. Arrests included Dr. H. H. Gordon and Mrs. Della Fong Pong as Special Investigator Joe Peak claims ten physicians and fifty pharmacists sold morphine and other drugs to wealthy addicts nationwide.
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Chicago
H. H. Gordon
Della Fong Pong
Joe Peak
Internal Revenue Department
Gompers Denounces Temporary Administration at IFU Dinner
Samuel Gompers for American labor declares no loyalty to a temporary administration. He argues true understanding of the coal miners strike eludes the president, while Leon Jouhaux notes workers will get international support if needed. The speech emphasizes defending freedom and democracy and protests by labor against government or employer attempts to undermine rights.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
International Federation of Trades Unions
Gompers
Leon Jouhaux
International Labor Conference
United States
Mr. Gompers
Senate Near End of League Covenant Fight Over Article Ten
The Senate pressed toward finality on article ten of the League covenant with a reservation deemed unacceptable to the administration. The foreign relations committee plan would require express congressional authorization before any U S naval or military action in each case, and its passage seemed likely to secure final approval by tomorrow. The day featured sharp exchanges over Ireland’s status amid six months of debate.
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Williams
Mississippi
League
Walsh
Massachusetts
United Republican
Montana
United States
Borah
Idaho
Fall
New Mex
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Congress
Ireland
Red Cross Plea for Members on Armistice Day
On Armistice Day the Red Cross makes its final plea for members, hoping to enroll every adult in the community. Local workers say they cannot personally solicit all prospective members, but the opportunity remains open to all. The article recalls how Red Cross care supported over two million sons fighting abroad and kept families connected.
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Red Cross
America
The
Armistice Day Observance Begins With Illuminated Crosses
Washington observances mark the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Three giant crosses formed by light shone atop the war risk insurance bureau building as darkness fell on November 10, highlighting nationwide memorials and ceremonies. The display signified unity and gratitude for veterans and those who served.
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Washington
National Capitol
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Wide divergence of opinion as 10 course 10 pursue
After ten hours of debate in Indianapolis executives of the United Mine Workers failed to reach agreement on whether to comply with Federal Judge Anderson’s order to call off the coal strike. John L. Lewis said at one point the session looked protracted, while delegates noted wide divisions over defying or obeying the injunction. The government served thirty three copies of the temporary injunction on non reached miners. writs returnable December 1.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
A. @. Anderson
John L. Lewis
Alexander Howat
Kansas District
Frank Farrington
Illlinois
Frank
United Mine Workers
Miners’ General Committee
Thomas Davis
Nanticoke
William Donaldson
Duboise
E. A. Scott
Charleston
W.va
A. R. Watkins
Yorkville
Ohio
John T. Dempsey
Scranton
Johnson Brophy
Clearfield
Philip Murray
Pittsburg
Moore
Columbus
Francis Drum
Cumberland
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Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Flanders
Vacahey
Blizzard
Union OF Russian Workers
Mendell
Llicit
Bompers
International Federation OF Unions
Great Humanitarian Organization
Observange
Beging
General Pershing
Lewis
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