Industrial conference disrupted as American held by bandits
In Mexico a kidnapping targets Jenkins, owner of a factory during a conference. Bandits seized the watchman, robbed 60,000 pesos, and took Jenkins. They demanded 200,000 pesos ransom from Mrs. Jenkins and warned of hanging if authorities intervene. An American associate confirms details with Excelsior.
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Washington
Jenkins
Pyetia
Mexico
Naetuaeoral
State Department
Excelsior ‘Ag
Ats
Tey
Respond to Alarm But Find No Fire
Fire crews answered an alarm at the cache and Union Pacific yards yesterday but found no fire or visible smoke. Responders investigated the vicinity and cleared the scene without incident.
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Cach
Union Pacific
Directing Vote Drive Among Republican Women
A group of Republican women directs the campaign for the forthcoming presidential election. Sehwate and May head the women's executive committee. Miller oversees publicity. Parkhurst directs Americanization. Several campaign headquarters will be opened.
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Mary Sehwate
New York
Mary Garrett May
Organization Force Women
Republican National Committee
Amanda Miller
California
Marion Parkhurst
Collective Bargaining Defeated at Conference Rally
The labor group leader Gompers denounces employer delegates while vowing retaliation at the next conference. He thanks the chairman and public for labor’s courtesy after the right to collective bargaining was voted down making a renewed push appear likely.
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Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Brendon Hson
Penngil
Air derby pilots near Cheyenne field keep race alive
Trans continental air race enters its third week as Cheyenne nears the finish. Remaining pilots push toward G Neil field and O Neil, with Lieutenants Worthington Gish and Brown among key crews en route. Capt Felix and others are sighted near Sacramento while Bagby may have flown past Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
O'Neil
Worthington
Nock Taland
Thie Hens
G'Neil Field
Olett
miners reject wages offer in coal strike talks
In a disputed conference, miners refuse to accept Secretary Wilson's wage proposal. The plan would raise wages after the current contract ends and run to March 31, 1920, with ongoing negotiations afterward. John L. Lewis pressed for clarification on contract expiration as the talks stalled.
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Wilson
Avale
Siln
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Republicans Agree On New Reservations In Treaty Debate
Washington Oct 22 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted ten revised reservations aimed at altering the peace treaty including a provision requiring three of the great powers to accept the senate’s qualifications before ratification. A new proposal would weaken the economic boycott aspect of the covenant, and a minor word change in Article 50 mirrors Wilson’s position.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Lodge
Hines Threat Ends New York Express Driver Strike
A threat by Director General Mines to discharge 10 000 striking American National Express workers and send troops to operate trains ended the strike in New York City. Strikers and chauffeurs were urged to return to work by a set deadline as authorities weighed next steps. The move halted local shipping and prompted union discussions with the railroad board.
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New York
General Mines
American Naliway Express Company
New York City
Hees
Watsons UH/GES Challenged by Officials
Federal board cases Solon of being tool of Packers and denies bolster in its debt. Proof of hid him of Senator Watson, dhral Hianepe nell., thynt acines of the i ae saa Anaréehy won if today by com, fom ee it aes Wilson will tei parker eres With the Chisago dita thag Bie.
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Federal
BOARD
Orore
Watson
Wilson Wii
Parker
Mio Comneniaaion
Justice
Rigger to Admiral in Day Russia Officer’s Rise
Haron Othon de Richter rose from rigger to rear admiral in the Russian navy. He later joined Kolchak forces while on the New York Shipbuilding Company payroll at four cents an hour. His career spanned early Russian naval service to the tumult of the civil conflict.
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Froor Eifp
Haron Othon de Richter
New York Shipbuilding Company
Richter
Kolchak
Cheyenne Orders Surplus Army Foods Expedited
Cheyenne purchasers of army surplus food supplies may cheer up as orders have been sent to the warehouse for immediate shipment. A telegram from General John B. Kendrick reports the supply officer at Omaha advised Cheyenne orders are en route for rapid dispatch, per the Quartermaster General.
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United States
John B. Kendrick
Rodgers
Omaha
General Kendrick
Gaby Deslys Returns to America With Paris Wardrobe
Gaby Deslys, the French actress famed for courtly charm, has arrived in New York with a large Parisian wardrobe. She says her return is for film work and confirms plans tied to a prior arrangement while noting performances and public appearances ahead.
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Gaby Boalys
New York
Gaby Deslys
America
Ping
Tab
Galy
Poria
Railroad Workers Prepare 10 Walkout Against U.S. Railways
In Washington October 22, railroad employees prepared for action as the union presses for higher wages, job protections, and shorter hours before potential private control of railroads. Timothy Shea of the firemen warned a formal testimony tonight, urging a living wage and labor rights as the government weighs policy.
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Arene
Washington
Timothy Shea
Ous Demi
Cael Wien
Hera
Peade
Ani
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Green River
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Sacramento
Cheyanne
C. F. Brown
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R. M. Bagby
Dy the Assoriated Press
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