Miners Face Wage Rise Debate As Senate Probes Costs
The Senate inquiry heard figures on mine payrolls and living costs while the Railway Administration eased fuel restrictions after a strike. Guthrie testified that about 20 percent of miners are employed continually, with pay and rent details showing daily earnings around $15.60 and a $72 company-house rent. The discussion touched on a proposed commission with wage-setting powers and the effect on mine districts and internal disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Senate Committee
Railroad Administration
Palmer
White House
Wilson
R. V. Norris
Fee Administration
Frolinghuygen
New Jersey
Townsend
Michigan
Guthrie
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Ons Mings
Sonata Walco Democrat
Maryland
Onan
Garfield
Ates
Gov
Weather Forecast: Mild Change Expected Thursday
The forecast calls for little change on Thursday with periods of cloudy skies and light winds. Temperatures stay mild, with no significant precipitation expected across the region.
Palmer proposes fair price campaign to curb high costs
Chicago December plan outlines five point program to fight inflation. Palmer urges fair price committees in cities backed by mayors and prosecutors. He calls for mobilizing four minute men to deliver work and save messages in theatres each night. He blames war production and taxes for price rises and says wage earners suffer most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mitchell Palmer
Department of Justice
Frank C. Lowden
Illinios
Palmer Os
Palmer
United States
Tame Wyoming Elk Attracts Attention In Capital Circles
A baby elk trained to ride and perform tricks is drawing interest in Washington D C as it travels with its owner. The animal was raised by a foster mother and is described as affectionate with many tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Muchington
D. C
Scout
Washington
Borte
Harding Announces Candidacy for 1920 Republican Nomination
Senator Harding of Ohio formally announces his bid for the 1920 Republican nomination in a letter to Clare Hughes of Piqua, Ohio, chair of the Miami County GOP. He is the third Republican senator to declare, joining Pen Dexter and Johnson, with Sherland also launching a campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Ohio
Clare Hughes
Piqua
Miami County Republican Committee
Republian
Poindexter
Johnson
California
Sherland
West Virginia
Woman's Legion Founder Aids All Wounded
The founder of the Woman's Legion works to aid wounded men with a California audience invited to join the association. Its principal aim is to improve the condition of injured soldiers and unify interested Californians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Legion
Ion
Fatally hurt in auto crash in Casper Wyoming
Dr W C Foster of Casper was fatally injured when his car sped from the pave ment onto dirt on Second Street skidding and overturning. Ott was unconscious and Foster died after rapid crowd response and a hasty hospital examination. A nurse or bystander noted W F Ott was a prominent war agent and German connection mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Street
Foster
Otton Care
Lee Wee
Theweiske
Ott
Hosae
Williams Named Superintendant of Union Pacific Western Division
Announcement says N. A. Williams takes over as superintendent of the Union Pacific Western division based at Green River. He succeeds J. W. Wea who resigned from the position. Williams previously served as assistant superintendent of the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Williams
Union Pacific
Green River
J. W. Wea
Williams
Wye
Talk of End of World Today Is All Poppycock
Von Williams Bay Wisconsin December 16 Predictions of a cataclysmic end have no basis say scientist Edward B Rise of Be Widows Seg for There is foundation for any such claim He notes planets have varied in alignment over history but there is no imminent global doom and plans advance as usual
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poppycock
von Williams Bay
Wis
Edward B
Quarter of Million Sought for Dempsey Carpentier Bout
Paris reports Dempsey seeks 250000 dollars to fight Georges Carpentier in France. M Decoin of Wonderland club says he will pay the price after a Paris manager’s offer. Kearns confirms a 350000 dollar purse offer for Carpentier vs Dempsey in America and awaits a percentage quote before flying to Los Angeles to seal the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
France
Georges Carpentier
M. Decoin
Wonderland Sporting Club of
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Decoin
Kearns
Carpentier
America
Los Angeles
Casper Airplane Flight Time From Casper to Denver
The Casper owned Curtis airplane piloted by J. Y. Stock flew from Casper to this city in 2 hours 20 minutes then to Denver in 1 hour. The 3 000 mile journey to Miami is planned in stages. The aircraft has served Casper in commercial operations for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Casper
Denver
Miami
J. Y. Stock
Wyoming
Curtis Airplanes
Pelky Loses to Martin in Eight Round Bout
Bob Martin of Akron Ohio heavyweight of the inter allied army knocked out Arthur Pelky of Ontario in the third round of an eight round bout in St. Louis Missouri on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Bob Martin
Akron
Arthur@Pelky
Ontario
Newburyport Votes Wet After a Decade of Prohibition
Newburyport Massachusetts swings to a wet outcome in the sanships election, the first since a decade, amid the impending national prohibition making the vote effectively nonbinding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Mass
Sanships
Four Kooi strike leaders jailed in Wyoming federal case
Federal warrants charging violation of the Lever fuel and food control act were filed against four Kooi strike agitators in Sheridan county. They will be served at the Sheridan county jail where held since Friday. Thirty one other miners were released. Sheriff Dolph Thomas, with Governor Carey, coordinated arrests during a meeting defying the governor and UMWA orders. Federal troops from Fort MacKenzie supported the operation under Major Warren Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kooi
Sheridan County
United States
Charles L. Rigdon
Carey
Wyoming
Dolph Thomas
Goal
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas
Fort MacKenzie
Warren Dean
Missing ranch couple found after nine days separation
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Atkinson prominent ranchers from the Marshal district were located yesterday at a ranch between Medicine Bow and Marshall. They had been missing for nine days and relatives feared they might have perished. Search parties were launched last week and located the couple after days of concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
Felix Atkinson
Marshal District
Angeang Lee Pa
Medicine Bow Marshall
Atkinson
Marshall
Piers Blissord
Mitaing
Nea Vaneaeaeda
Senator New's Name Hovered in Early Trial Proceedings
In Los Angeles on December 16, jurors were being selected in the trial of Harry New, alleged son of Indiana Senator Harry S. New, charged with murdering his sweetheart Frieda Lessar. Defense and prosecution debated mental competency and examination of jurors, with references to Senator New appearing early as testimony touched on public connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Los Angeles
Harry New
Harry $. New
Indiana
Frieda Lessar
Gavin W. Graig
Lodomie Davin
Woolwine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate
Cally
Mr. Palmer
Potomac Park
Miss Byard Mook
Casper, Wyo
W. C. Foster
W. F. Ott
Germany
Wen & Com
Tura
Wal TO
Pelky
Martin
KOO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!