Coal Strike Shrinks Nation as Mines Close and Schools Shut
Surge in coal restrictions drives school and business closures across 10 states amid freezing weather. Miners in Wyoming and Montana called back to work while governors tout plans to reopen mines. Regional coal officials warn up to 1,000,000 workers could be idle as energy supplies tighten and nonessential industries suspend operations.
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Chicago
Wyoming
Montana
Southwest Regional Coal Committees
Cheyenne
Wroaming
Springfield
Illinois
Southern Tidnois Light &Power Co
Anaconda Copper Minings Company
Butte, Mont
Mecheivie
Nebraska
Kanseas
Coldwater
Kansas
Gardner
Missouri
Frank Farmington
Illinois Miners District Organizaton
Anw Pracite
Mar
Iowa
Innes Moines Troday
13 Teams Tie in 6 Day Bike Race in New York
Riders battled through a six day championship at Madison Square Garden ending with 13 teams tied at the finish. Goullet led the field with 44 tours and a high score, as Dewan and Eweh also posted strong totals. The race stretched into late hours with many riders contending near the top of the overall standings and several teams dropping out before the final sprints.
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New York
Goullet
Pulreden
Madison Square Garen
Dewan
Eweh
Tiberghie
Heerlen
Asters
Gaaml
Figuliet
Myler
Jieese
Dupuy
Ove
Thomas
McNagueae
Nive SB
Maton
Ersfian
Cheurdyn
Vegas
Wants Electric Chair Quickly Without Waiting for Day
Brooklyn district attorney to expedite the execution of Gordon Fawcett Hamby, a convicted bank teller murderer known as a famed train bandit. Hamby, who signed as Jay B. Allan, urged rapid death by his own action and claimed it would benefit both him and the state.
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York
Setie
Lewis
Brooklyn
Gordon Fawcett Harady
United States
Canada
Hamby
Jay B. Allan
Mrs Ford of Board of Charities Stricken with Pneumonia
Mrs Margaret M Ford of 1837 Main Street a longtime member of the board of public charities is dangerously ill at her home with pneumonia. A cold weeks ago worsened over days and specialists from this city and New Haven conferred Monday. Ford has long been active in local charitable organizations and institutions.
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Mrs. Ford
Board OF Charities
Margaret M. Ford
Main Street
Board of
Public Charities
New Haven
Ford
Senate weighs bill to ban radical flags and propaganda
Washington December 2 Senator Sterling introduced a bill to outlaw display of radical flags or emblems and bar material advocating overthrow of the government or destruction of property from malls. Final action was deferred after Senator Tarah Republican Idaho objected, saying provisions would extend war censorship by the postmaster general over the mails.
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Washington
Sterling
Senate
Tarah
Idaho
Stratford Teachers to Get Salary Increase
Stratford public school teachers were recommended a raise of 230 dollars a year by the board of education meeting last night. Officials noted the need to conserve funds as every penny of the salary fund is required to meet current salaries.
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Stratford
Deo. S
Stratford Board of Pinanea
Board of Education
Comoi
Italians General Strike Widespread in Milan and Other Cities
A general strike swept Italy with coordinated work stoppages in Milan and other cities. Reported clashes were minimal with some injuries and deaths amid rival Socialist and Loyalist demonstrations. No major disorder was noted, and authorities blamed organized opposition for the violence.
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Associated Pressi
WLS
Milan
Storene
Allan
Killea
Oper
Train Robber Carlisle Captured After Wounding Duel
William Carlisle, the notorious train robber, was finally captured near Douglas Wyoming after a leg wound and exposure to a blizzard. He had taunted pursuers since his escape from a state penitentiary and was transported for medical care as a broad manhunt concluded.
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Posse
Wyoming Ranch
Douglas
Wyo
Willam Carlisle
Glend
Frank William
Carlisla
Douglas Hospital
Los Angeles
Chase
Wyoming
Union Pacife
Charles Irwin
Cheynne
Irwin
Carlisle
Tinfon Pacific
Han
Congress Begins Busy Session With Five Billion Appropriations
President Wilson’s annual message opened a busy session as Congress began work on five billion dollar appropriation bills. The Senate moved the Cummins railroad bill toward action before Christmas while the House targeted nearly five billion in department appropriations. A formal process on the German peace treaty was deferred with a special message on railroads expected, and discussions of the pensions and legislative bills continued among Republican leaders.
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House
Congress
Cummins
Senate
Ford-Newberry
Ateylgan
Watson
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Wilson
Republican House
Representative Mondell
Legislative
Rec
Navy
Unclear court order affecting liquor sales drives relief
Fragmented OCR text references a federal appeals court order and liquor sales action. Mentions United States, Madison? Hard to extract concrete facts or names. The readable bits imply a suspension or injunction related to sales following a Wednesday invitation or order by a court.
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Staten Cirouik Court of Appents
Gisteler Cette
Wisardenddan
Cummings Denies Conference on Appointment of Dry Inspectors
Ifugao S. Coimudnea, chairman of that Pemorelie Nationgad committee, told Telegram night that he had discussed in Pia Stratfield with United States Miv fv) WOMam 1. Pudaier of Oxford as a member of appointing provisional inspectors for the Connecticut elinebries. Mr. Comnings denied the conference was for inviting the Appointments, saying several political leaders have been there for the purpose of assessing the general political situation.
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Cummings
Ifugao S. Coimudnea
Ehairman
Pemorelie Nationgad
Pia Stratfield
United States
Pudaier
Oxford
Marshall
Cantereuen
Wnamings
Sweepting Springfield Elections Show GOP Victory
In Springfield Massachusetts, the GOP swept local elections with a decisive victory. The slate led by Democratic and Republican figures faced clashes over licenses and party control, while the general outcome reinforced Republican strength in the region.
New Haven Legion Post Protest Over Kreisler Yale Concert
The New Haven Legion Post acted to protest a Kreisler concert at Yale. A local meeting declined to back the Austrian government veto against holding the event at Woolsey Hall on Friday. The event was announced for 245 ca 6.
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NEW Haven Legion Post
Kreisler
Yale
Neawy Havin
Conm
Dew
New Ager Post
Amertcin League
Eppesa
Vindinist
Woolsay Mall
Yule
Senate Anxious to Shelve Peace Treaty Pending New Compromise
Washington December 2 The Senate leaders from both parties favor leaving the peace treaty in question in the pigeonhole while a compromise and priority legislation move forward. Republicans and Democrats expect no renewal of ratification requests soon and anticipate delaying action until the session progresses. A Cummins resolution sought all written and verbal communications with other powers on reservations, but the move went over without debate.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Abewe
House
Preadets Conner
Seasale Foreign Relations Committee
Cummins
Iowa
Massachusetts cities vote wet despite prohibition law
Boston dispatch reports 20 Massachusetts cities voted in favor of liquor legalization despite a prohibition law. Mayors in several cities switched party lines. outcomes varied with Republicans gaining control in some cities and Democrats in others.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Lee Manimipal
Massachusetta
Lia Yaters
Mie
Volo
Mirverti
Paullie Papintyn
Mimany Te
Auingy
Chotoedige
Brockton
Fay
Wilson Silent on Mexico Treaty in State of the Union
President Wilson outlined a broad legislative program to restore peacetime business, revise the tax system, curb unrest, reduce living costs, and improve rural conditions. He urged new tariff laws, simplified excess profits, and steps to democratize industry while reserving the railroad issue and Mexico treaty questions for later. He also proposed extending wartime food controls, federal regulation of cold storage, and licensing for interstate corporations.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Mexico
Sevral
Rome denies Danunzio voyage to Dalmatia
A Rome despatch to the Huvas agency says reports that Gabriele DAnnunzio and Lieutenant Commander Rizzo are leading 3,009 Arditi to Sebenico on the Dalmatian coast are untrue. It notes no verifiable movement or imminent offensive. Belgrade reports a destroyer left Fiume for Zara and 1,000 shock troops followed aboard the Adria.
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Paris
Huvas
Gabriele Dannunzio
Commando Rizzo
Arditi
Sebenine
Dalmatian
Kelly
Belgrade
Moday Sabia
Zara
Mercchantman Adria
Fiume
Rizza Hea
Sebenice
Washington to New York Flight Sets Record Time
A De Havilland 4 twin motor plane piloted by Samuel C. Fatoul Jr. of Philadelphia completed the Washington to New York trip in 1 hour 34 minutes, a record according to post officials. The craft, designed and manufactured for the department, flew at about 138 miles per hour.
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Tal ‘Seah
Washington
New York
Samuel C. Fatoul Jr
Philadelphia
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Mexico City
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Puebla
Norman Rowe
Zacatecas
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Rowe
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Rene
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Bosse
Latanmié Perle
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Cone Pa
Bob Fletchar
Fish Creek
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Turke
Brele
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Jaramic Peak
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Varlisle
Lowden
Ulinsis
Solid For President
League of Nations
Dee
Leonard Wood
Frank C Lowden
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Stete
Wison
Wood
Sesson
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Pheodore Thoosewelt
Pliram Johnson
Henry Allen
Peter Orbeck
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Willian G. McAdoo
Wilsont
McAdoo
Gowden
General Wood
United Sttes
Miles Moindesster
Poindextera Teutenants
Dileana Johnson
Buat Sylvia
New Orleans
Mass
Oni
Plas Boy Comanoa Cornell
Wadieee Democrate
Trepublicans
Prenda
Wits
Auroian
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Marlboro
Pittsfield
Brocton
Board of Aldermen
Ashley
Charivy
New Gedford
Caunell
Nichols Street
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Teridsapart Hospital
Rome
D’annunzio
Dalmatia
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