Mayor Ignored Advice On How 6-Cent Fare Could Be Defeated
In a large Ninth District rally, Allen E. Vincent falsified that a traffic commission report urged action against a six cent fare and zone system. The crowd of about 1,500 heard Vincent blame the Wilson administration for not acting on commission recommendations to pursue a court divorce of local trolleys from their parent company.
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Traffic Commission
Vincent Speaker
Ninth District
St. John's Hall
Allen E. Vincent
Wilson
Walter B. Lashar
Pate
Motvu
Lynn W. Wilson
Walter ZB. Lashar
George Eames
Bill’ Seeley
Hames
Lashar
Zhly
The
Bridgeport
United States District Court
Connecticut Company
Commission
Manwaring Charges Mayor Knew Opposition to Loose GOP Methods
City Treasurer Moses W. Manwaring told 1,500 supporters at St. John’s Hall that the Wilson administration’s finances were loose and that several city officials shared his objections. He challenged the idea that he failed to act earlier, urging identification of proper authorities and defending his stance against bond issues and mismanagement.
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Wilson
Vincent
Moses W. Manwaring
Republican Town Committee
St. John’s Hell
Comnpla
Republcans
Holcomb
George K. Clark
Fell
Mhayor
Postal Demand for Missed Newspaper Delivery
Notice requests readers to call Barnum 6169 in the Circulation Department if they do not receive their Standard Telegram Evening Post or Sunday Post on time, seeking delivery verification and correction.
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Evening Post
Sunday Post
Mayor Wilson Promised Low Bid Contracts But Short of Pledges
The Board of Contract and Supply reports that Mayor Wilson publicly favored submitting all city work and supply contracts to the lowest bidder. Yet records show hog board purchases totaling 2,360,883.79 and similar orders by the same officer approaching 3,000,000, a discrepancy favoring him. The report notes six bondsmen pledged to deliver goods on election day.
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Wilson
Board of ContrAct and Supply
HOG Board OF Contract and &Ated
TEBAS
OVYY
MAGA
Ambion
Himselil
Poindexter Says A F L Would Control Peace Of Nation
Senator Poindexter of Washington, addressing a political mass meeting, argues the American Federation of Labor and its unions would wield police power over cities, enforce law, and shape national peace. He condemns anarchist influence, defends workers rights to quit, and urges deportation of aliens opposing the government. He warns against union leaders' coercion and calls for strict enforcement of laws to preserve liberty for laboring men.
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American Federation of Labor
Proletariat
United States
Ynani
Nitti Announces Italy Devalues in Two Months
Premier Nitti stated that in the past two months Italy has devalued more than a million on the currency. The remark reflects ongoing economic measures and confidence in the lira amid postwar conditions.
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Nitti
Italy
Vote on Treaty Likely Delays Final Senate Action
Debate over the German peace treaty stalls with two plans for final voting dates. Lodge proposes a November 12 final vote with a five o’clock start and an all questions vote. Hitchcock counters to limit debate to fifteen minutes per senator without setting a definite ratification date. Senate adjourns without a vote as leaders clash on timing and debate limits.
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Senate
Lodge
Forsign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Bitchcock
la Ouette
Republican
Wisconsin
Jeutters
Ius
Follette
Mondas
Garfield revival and railroad strike injunction sparks settlement talks
Washington October 31. Railroad union chiefs meet Attorney General Palmer and Samuel Gompers after an Indianapolis injunction against coal strike. Palmer says government will use courts to prevent paralysis, not to punish workers. He notes presidents ready to arbitrate once strike ends, while unions urge amicable settlement. (Continued on Page three.)
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Washington
Palmer
Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Coempers
American Federation of Laboraghere
Mig Ds
Walmer
Fuel edict revives coal priorities for railroads and govts
Fuel Administrator Garfield revives the old distribution and diversion orders placing railroads army and navy government offices public utilities retail dealers manufacturing plants on the war industries board list and directs regional directors to seize and divert coal in transit. Restoration of priorities embargoes exports and the justice department will ensure price limits while the railroad administration handles distribution. Prosecution of profiteers through district attorneys is provided.
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Washington
Garfield
Fuel Administration
Army
War Industries Board
Tidewater
Hinas Today
Department of Justice
Bodies of Seven Men Found in Burning Mine Near Amsterdam
Rescue teams located the body of James Gray and six other miners among 230 entombed workers in the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co burning ring number 2 near entrance 13. The tragedy at the mine in Amsterdam Ohio unfolds as rescuers press on.
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Amsterdam
Ohio
James Gray
Youghiogheony and Ohio Coal Company
King Albert bids adieu to Wilson en route home
On board the George Washington off Old Point Comfort Albert I king of Belgians Elizabeth and Leopold Duke of Brabant bid farewell to President Wilson after a visit as guests of Portsmouth. They departed Hampton Roads sailing at one o clock for Belgium with Brand Whitlock the American ambassador accompanying them.
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Associated Press
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S Belglan
Wilson
White House
Washington, D.C
America
Belghim
Old Point Comfort
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Thea Belghams
iWiazabeth
Leopold
Duke of Brabant
Ulis
Hampton Roads
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
Ha Royal Party
United States
Portsmouth
Mines Injunction May Halt All Organized Labor Action
United Mine Workers reach Sunday with roughly 314,600 miners out as a national coal strike begins at midnight. Leaders forecast about 500,000 out by Monday across Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois West Virginia and other states. Federal restraining order silences national headquarters and sparks denouncements as the real impact waits until Monday.
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Ohio
Illinois
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Kansas
Montana
Wyoming
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Ind
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A. B. Anderson
Federal District Court
Cleveland
Washington
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Gommpers
American Federation of Tabor
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