Miners End Coal Negotiations After Daylong Talks
In Washington and Pittsburgh a breakdown followed a closed-door session over Garfield’s plan and Wilson’s wage idea. John L. Lewis denounced the government while operators signaled acceptance then balked at price controls. Delegates adjourned without a pact as Green warned of injustice to miners.
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John L. Lewis
Fedreal
William Green
Dr. Garfield
T. W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Garfield
Wilson
United States
Secretary Green
Fuel Administration
Green
Lewis
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief
A vintage promotion touts St Jacobs Liniment as a quick cure for neuralgia and pain. It claims immediate soothing of nerves, relief from congestion, and that the misery does not return after a small trial bottle is rubbed on the aching area. It emphasizes safety and half a century of use.
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St. Jacobs
Predictions of 60 percent mine operation in Kanawha district
Ben Morris predicts 60 percent of Kanawha district mines will be working tomorrow as most mines closed today for a holiday. He notes no definite reports on current production though Wednesday’s output is estimated at 60 percent of normal. District 17 United Mine Workers releases claim operators in Guyan valley enforce harsh conditions and suppress weighing of coal.
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Garfield
Lewis
United States
Wilson
Washington
Charliston
W. V4
Ben * Morris
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
Kanawha
Mr. Morris
L. L. Lewis
New River Coal Operators’ Association
Guyan Valley
Pur
McAdoo Says Coal Operators Profited Vastly in 1917
William G McAdoo former Treasury secretary asserts coal operators earned profits far exceeding invested capital in 1917 and say profits ranged from 15 to 1800 percent before taxes. He notes the Treasury may publish such data and that Senate records already show these figures.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
United States Senate
Borah
Senate
Kansas mobilizes state power to ease coal famine
Kansas Governor Henry J. Allen announced the state will use all available power to relieve the coal shortage and protect lives amid the strike. He urged volunteers to work in Kansas mines, stressing government duties over any association and calling the effort a patriotic obligation guiding mining expansion.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Telios
Henry J. Allen
Department of Human Life
Reddy's Speed Beats Hayes in 12 Round bout at Commercial A C
Reddy's Speed from New York defeated Chick Hayes of the Navy to win the decision after 12 rounds in a warm, hard fought main event at the Commercial A. C. Hayes pressed to even the score, while Freddie Madden of East Boston dominated Charley Kid Miller in the semi final. Tommy Nee halted Harry Lorning in four rounds and Johnny Hepburn beat Buddy Dolan in two.
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Battling Reddy
New York
Chick Hayes
Navy
Commercial A. C
Freddie Madden
East Boston
Charley Kid Miller
Madden
Tommy Nee
Harry Lorning
Johnny Her Hepburn
Scotland
Buddy Dolan
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Central Field
Gald
Cornwell
W. Virginia Fields
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Marmot
Jordan Marsh Company
M’adoo
Fatima
Reddy
Hayes
Rescent Talking Machine Company, Inc
Reade Street
New York City
Palm Beach
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