Coal Strike Ends but Restrictions Remain
The United Mine Workers accept the presidents plan ending the strike though limits stay in place. Governors urged to cooperate as the government aims for a prompt restart of mining with wages 14 percent higher than Oct 31 1919 levels and a future general convention to explain the decision. Local operators report readiness to boost production to meet public coal demand.
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Stores Open Six Hours Daily In Boston Regulation
The Boston retail board has ordered six hour shopping days from 11 30 to 5 30 for stores and shops with others free to set hours. Authorities warn enforcement and possible lights and heat cuts if defiance continues as fuel conservation rules aim to steady coal supplies in New England.
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Miners Accept President Proposal as Basis for Settlement
The United Mine Workers accept the President's plan for coal strike settlement citing a concrete method to adjust wage demands and conditions. It allows a tribunal to review wages and profits, with a 66 day report deadline and authority to set effective dates and district specifics.
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Washington
Combing Won’t Rid Hair of Dandruff
A 1900s style remedy claims four ounces of liquid argon applied at night dissolves dandruff and stops itching. It promises morning improvement after one use and complete destruction after a few applications, with glossy hair and easy access at drug stores.
Miners Ordered to Return to Work after Conference
After the conference adjourned telegrams were sent to all local unions instructing miners to resume work immediately. The message says the United Mine Workers accepted President Wilsons proposition for an immediate 14 percent wage increase on mining prices day and dead work and the appointment of a commission to decide further wage demands and other disputed questions.
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Grand jury to proceed on Lever Act case despite strike talks
Witnesses subpoenaed for the federal grand jury investigating violations of the Lever Act and anti trust laws by miners and operators were discharged today. The investigation would not be dropped and the session, postponed to next Wednesday, would be held as scheduled with witnesses recalled.
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New England Coal Drought Prompts Strict Conservation Call
Storrow warns factories must shut without radical change as coal supplies dwindle. He cites no coal arriving by rail for 20 days and minimal sea movement, forcing stiff penalties for violators and possible school closures, with federal rules controlling shipments.
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Central Committee
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Palmer Grateful Public Commendation After Miners’ Settlement
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer publicly commends Acting President Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer William Green and their associates for securing a coal strike settlement. He notes government objectives achieved including resumed mining, law and order, and a peaceful industrial adjustment precedent. Also announced is the rescission of curtailed Central New England railroad passenger service after merchant protests.
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Indianapolis
A. Mitchell Palmer
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William Green
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Green
Hotel Astor to switch from coal to oil heating
Oil will replace coal at the Hotel Astor if the city department of buildings approves. The change could be made immediately and would save about 30 tons of coal daily. A large oil tank was installed beneath Broadway, separated from the hotel by a thick wall, as coal supplies run low.
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Forty-Five Mines Operating in Kanawha District
PD Charleston W Va December 10. Forty five mines, up five from yesterday, were operating in the Kanawha coal field today per reports to operators here.
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Kanawha
Boston Businesses Conform to New Fuel Restriction Orders
Nearly all establishments including restaurants hotels theatres and drug stores in Boston shut off display signs and darkened windows while others complied with the lights and signs order amid the new fuel restriction law.
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Boston
Nighttime coal rules push Boston into a darkened era
The nation wide coal conservation push went into effect last night dimming Boston's lights. Ch ò suey restaurants on Harrison avenue Washington street and Sealing square kept billboards glowing while others darkened. theaters hotels and clubs faced reduced illumination and elevator service was cut back.
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