Fiume peace plan and wartime ranks noted in world brief
Across the globe the week’s headlines report Clemenceau proposing Fiume nine points as a peace counter to Wilson fourteen points, American officers at the conference exempt from demotion, Rumanians urged to reply to October notes, and Japan’s Privy Council urging Hara’s cabinet’s impeachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiume
Clemenceau
Wilson
d’Annunzio
Rumania
Supreme Council
Pichon
Buucharest
Miners Strike Paralyzes U.S. Coal Fields
News reports say about 425,820 coal miners in 22 states walked off the job as a nationwide strike by unionized workers spread. Nonunion mines and some union-contract districts continued operating, while federal troops and guardsmen moved to secure coal and rail traffic amid mounting government pressure.
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Free Press and Free Assembly
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Pittsburgh
California State Senate
State Assembly
Chicago
Strik
Figur
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Alabama
Montana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Colorado
Ohio
Oklahoma
Indiana
ROE
Tennessee
Kansas
Texas
Kentucky
Utah
Maryland
Washington
Michigan
West Virginia
Missouri
Wyoming
Union
Illinois
Iowa
West Kentucky
John 4. McLennan
Americans to visit graves abroad aided by Red Cross bureau
Americans visiting graves in France will receive help under a Red Cross and YMCA plan. A new bureau named Service for American Relatives Visiting Cemeteries has been established overseas to coordinate assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Red Cross
Government to order miners and operators to settle strike
William Green of the United Mine Workers proposed that the government arrange a conference and command both sides to reach an agreement to restart mines, a plan not involving an immediate end to the strike while wage talks continue. The strike situation remained largely unchanged with sporadic coal shipments for local use and no service cuts yet.
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Indianapolis
William Green
United Mine Workers of America
Green
Mr. Green
John L. Lewis
Washington
Department of Justice
Railroad Administration
Government rejects labor plan to end coal strike
The government will not accept a labor proposal to vacate the injunction against United Mine Workers officials. Assistant Attorney General Ames said the strike violates the law and will be pursued in court. He noted the owners and workers may settle their dispute themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advisory Board of Locomotive Engineers
U. S
Advisory Board
Washington
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ of America
Ellis Searles
The
International Organization
United Mine Workers of America
Ames
Palmer
Bandit Nest in Tampico Stole Gold and Killed Six
An official report details six murders of oil company workers in Tampico during July to September and a theft of more than 71 895 in American gold. Six bandits were arrested and two were executed. Carranza soldiers faced implicated roles while some camps reported proper behavior. On September 23 four hundred soldiers raided Comale camp, stealing clothing and the last mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tampico
Carranza
Comale
Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day for Peace Era
President Wilson designates Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day with a proclamation urging national unity and looking toward an era where sacrifices find recompense in a world of peace. The message highlights hope for a peaceful future following wartime sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
McAdoo Buys Oil Lease Near Wichita Falls
William G. McAdoo former Secretary of the Treasury bought a 30 acre oil lease near Wichita Falls paying 1000 dollars per acre. He commented I am willing to take a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Fort Worth
Tex
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Wichita Falls
Red Cross Europe Withdrawal Debate Raised by Col Olds
Col Robert B Olds Red Cross commissioner for Europe told officials the question of withdrawing the American Red Cross from Europe is being considered and discussed at high levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Europe
Robert B., Olds
Red Cross
Missouri woman recovers health with Dr Pierce remedies
A Missouri woman describes severe nerves and health decline after trying various medicines. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and related products from a drugstore for restoring her strength and returning her to normal life. A second testimonial from Hannibal and another from Fulton Avenue echo relief and urge others to try the same remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Hannibal
Rietovis
Susnigthee
Mary
Fulton Ave
Ice Cream Aided by Missing Money Embarrasses Patron
A patron at an ice cream shop recounts dropping a dime down his back while waiting for cones and needing to ask the proprietor to charge the treats. His friends and girlfriend witnessed the incident as a moment of embarrassment.
Swamp Root Kidney Ailment Remedy Claims
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the premier cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It asserts thousands have benefited and offers sample bottles from Kilmer Co based in Binghamton New York with instructions to mention the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Batles
Sleet
Pretty Girl Turns Up as Opportunity for Young Men
A proverb-like remark notes that beauty offers social openings for young men who pursue connections and prospects in social settings. The line emphasizes charm as a potential, not a guarantee, of advantage.
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Peace Notes
Privy Council
Hara
Versailles
Tokio
Hawaii Hochi
Miran Sevalsy
United States
Armenia
Paris
Italy
Albert
Elizabeth
Leopold
Duke of Brabant
America
George Washington
Hampton Roads
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
London Globe
Petrograd
Department of Commerce
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas
Russell Sage
Sages
Joseph Jeremiah Slo
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Théodore Roosevelt
Indianola
Newton
Albert D. Parker
New Orleans
National
Wholesale Druggists’ Association
Association
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Laura Davis
Chester
Ark
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators
St. Louis
A. S. van Valkenburgh
United States Supreme Court
Okla
Hewitt
W. P. Martin
Charles Hudgins
Mr. Martin
Iola
Eas
Eakin Hardware
East Iola
Robertson
State Council of Defense
United Mine Workers
Pont-Sur-Yonne
Sens
Geneva
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Johannesburg
Germany
U. 9
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Trinidad
North Dakota
Frank Farrington
Detroit
Saginaw
Bay City
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive Engineers
Railroad Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers
Lewis
Mniners
Anderson
Allo
the Americas
Red Cross and
Y. W
Buff N. Y
Grug
Martha Jefferson
Bor
Cash
Killee
Hill's
Hill
Martin & Martin, Mirs
Cera
Henry
Farris
Mig. Co., Inc
Paducah
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