The Menace of the Miners
In a World editorial the New York World condemns the November 1 coal strike as unlawful under Fuel Administration rules and unjustified since miners offered no official notice. It frames the walkout as an attack on national labor and war effort, warns of fuel famine and economic collapse, and labels miner leaders as spreading a propagandist lie about foreign aggression.
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Wilson
Ocean
Germany
New York World
Dogs as public scavengers in Constantinople
Constantinople authorities boast of the city’s large dog population where canines work as scavengers and are maintained at public expense for the benefit of the urban environment and waste disposal.
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Ntinople
Morocco Women Seek Natural Complexion Preservation
The naive women of Morocco are very particular about their complexions. They wash their faces in rose water with added baked and powdered apricot kernels. The kernels are said to preserve the natural tint of the skin.
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Morocco
Queen Elizabeth to visit American medical centers
During her stay in America, Queen Elizabeth plans to visit principal medical colleges and hospitals to obtain information that will aid medical research in Belgium.
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America
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
Rise of the Modern Corporation and its Road to Growth
The piece traces how early American business relied on charters for railroads and banks, then shifted to general corporation laws. It explains how corporate formation lessened personal liability, enabled broader investment, and spurred widespread capital, jobs, and prosperity while noting upcoming census attention to women in business.
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United States
Aroud
Stenography in Roman Times Evidence Emerges
The text notes that stenography existed in the Roman Empire and recalls poles having private stenographers in the fourth century, challenging modern ridicule of that profession.
Ostrich Flight Speed Noted In Alarm Run
A science note explains that an ostrich usually takes two foot strides, but when startled it lengthens to fourteen feet per step and can sprint at about twenty five miles per hour, covering ground rapidly.
Largest wooden tower raised in Cleveland at height of knilt-256 feet
A massive wooden tower, believed to be the largest of its kind, was recently erected in Cleveland as part of the project to coat two enormous steel smokestacks with cement. The tower stands an impressive knilt-256 feet and serves as the working frame for the coating operation. The unusual structure showcases local engineering effort and supports ongoing industrial modernization.
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Cleveland
Pittsburg Woman Receives War Medal Appointment
Miss Hannaly Jane Patterson of Pittsburg has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for wartime work and now is appointed an assistant in the office of Secretary of War Baker in Washington.
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Hannaly Jane Patterson
Pittsburg
Baker
Washington
Rail unions pledge to aid in strike context
The article notes that leaders of the central railway brotherhoods conferred with the attorney general and denied seeking help from the miners while Palmer stresses the government’s injunction does not infringe workers rights to strike but frames it as a lawful measure amid the crisis.
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Crtal
Attorn
Talert One
Palmer
Governoent
Offiels Ia By Five O'clock After Beun
Fragmentary text describes a deadline set for five o'clock after a Beun event, with unclear references to headquarters and state affairs.
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Beun
el Tar
Ming
Ohio Coal Miners to Strike Nationwide
United Mine Workers president John Moore says about 40 000 Ohio coal miners will strike starting midnight, despite injunctions in Indianapolis. He cites a telegram from John J. Lewis confirming the October 15 strike order remains in effect and dismisses state officials' power to halt it.
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Ohio
Columbus
Olve
Indianapolis
Anderson
John Moore
United Mine Workers of
Hilo
Mrr
Moore
Hecia"iergram
Miners Prepare to Strike Across Counties and Wyoming
Miners in Carlon county and Wyoming coal fields planned a midnight stop work, affecting over 4,000 men in the District Mine Workers. Officials reportedly out of the city as tensions rise and a nationwide labor action looms.
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Wontama
Carlon County
Wyoming
Miners Ordered for Friday Midnight Transfer
A report states that the miners are to be moved on Friday at midnight from Cunp Gordon. The exact destination and authorities directing the transfer are not specified in the readable text.
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Loches
Cunp Gordon
Wyoming miners strike shuts down northern coal field
In Spenidan Wyoming twelve hundred miners quit work at 5 pm amid a strike order. Officials say no official state action or demands have been submitted, and operations will not resume tomorrow. Colorado militia units moved to Frederick and prepare to reach the southern coal field.
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Spenidan
Fichia
Wyoming
Denver
Cale
Oeal
Goklea
Frederick
Colo
Coal miners in Carbon county halt work in Utah strike
Reports from Salt Lake indicate Utah miners, led by United Mine Workers official Jong M. McKoenan, began quitting mines in Carbon county as the bituminous strike effects spread. Details on scope and dates remain unclear due to chaotic dispatches.
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Salt Labe
Utah
Jong M. McKoenan
United Mine Workers of America
Carbon County
Hallowe en notes and social greetings in Cheyenne
Cheyenne society notes detail Halloween parties across several groups. Mrs. McAtee and Mrs. McKiltip visit relatives. Miss Frances Brownlee hosts a fancy ball with Henderson orchestra. Red Cross and War Camp events feature music and cider. A six pound son arrives at Cheyenne Private hospital.
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Frances Brownlee
Hallowe'en
C. €. Brownlee
Henderson Orchestra
Red Cross
War Camp Community Service
15Th Cavalry
A. D. Kilgore
Miners Strike Tensions Rise in District No 22
District No 22 leaders of the United Mine Workers say demands must be granted to avoid work stoppage. President Martin Cahill is bedfast in Rock Springs while Vice President George Young is in Cheyenne and Secretary-Treasurer James Morgan returns from Indianapolis. Deputized peace officers from several counties will guard camps and arrest any union men who attempt trouble, with operators not funding the force.
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United Mine Workers of America
Martin Cahill
Rock Springs
George Young
Cheyenne
James Morgan
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Cheyenne Tofay
George Jr. Bateman
Eee
Bateman
LW. W. Aaizals Ae
Murderer Pedro Garcia Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Pedro Garcia was yesterday morning sentenced to real hard labor for the murder of Jose Rojas last July. The court found Orca guilty of first degree murder with no stated imprisonment, and Garcia claimed self defense when given a chance to speak.
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Hallowe'en
L. A
David Nimmo
Margaret Hefferon
Mixa Helen Davidson
Helen Nimmo
Avery Haggard
Nancy Hegeard
Helen Brown
Pédro’ Garcia
Jose Rojas
Orca
Garcia
Government seeks to halt union coal strike conspiracy
A sweeping order cited by Junge Ames prevents any beneficiaries of the Strike bill from addressing meetings. The government petition claims union men conspired to limit coal production facilities and restrict fuel supply and distribution. The writ commands them to stop the alleged conspiracy.
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Junge Ames
Government Injunction Against Miners Sparks Labor Debate
In a public clash over wartime measures the government enforces an injunction against the United Mine Workers, aiming to bar counsel or aid to strikes. Leaders of the American Federation of Labor argue the move harms workers, risks worsening hunger, and echoes Lincoln’s labor first principle. They met Attorney General Palmer in a two hour session with AFL officials to oppose the action.
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United Mine Workers
Abraham Lincoln
Palmer
Gomers
Morrison
Woll
American Federation of Labor
House Painting Ad From Sherman Paint Co
An advertisement offers Pure Linseed by Sherman Paint Co and a painting service with prompt delivery at the advertiser's expense. It mentions a lead er phone number 63 and a contact name Nadiant with phone 136.
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Nadiant
Pure Linseed—Sherman Paint Co
Eagles Hall Dance Night Opens With Music by Jaxz Orchestra
Eagles Hall reopens tonight for regular dances with McKeon and Archer hosting. Dances held Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights with Jorgersen's six piece jazz orchestra providing the music. Hall repainted and floor in excellent condition. Gavinas department stock growers national bank ad copy included.
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McKeon and Archer
Dantes
Jorgersen
Jaxz
Eagles
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