Kidnapping of American Industrialist in Mexico
Gunmen abducted Jenkins, owner of a factory in Mexico City, after forcing guards and robbing 60,000 pesos. Bandits demanded 200,000 pesos ransom and warned of hanging if any rescue efforts were made. Mrs Jenkins was informed of the ransom and threat. An American associate commented on the sensational case reported by 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 responded to an alarm at the cache and Union Pacific yards yesterday but found no fire. Investigators could not locate any blaze or damage and cleared the scene after a routine check.
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Cach
Union Pacific
Directing Vote Drive Among Republican Women
A group of women directs the campaign to mobilize women voters for the upcoming presidential election. Sehwate Garret May Miller Parkhurst appear in the photograph with roles in publicity executive work and Americanization efforts. Campaign headquarters will be opened across multiple locations.
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Mary Sehwate
New York
Mary Garrett May
Organization Force Women
Republican National Committee
Amanda Miller
California
Marion Parkhurst
Collective Bargaining Clash Highlights Conference Row
Labor leader Samuel Gompers denounced employers delegates after a dispute over collective bargaining. He warned the labor group would press the issue again in conference, noting the right to collective bargaining had been voted down earlier amid appeals to stay in session.
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Gompers
Mr. Gompers
Brendon Hson
Pemgil
Miners Offered Raise Delays Short Week In Air Derby
The trans continental air race nears Cheyenne with most remaining girl contestants on a second lap. Lt Worthington rests near Cheyenne, Lt Gish near Green River aiming for ONeil field by morning. Capt eastbound from Sacramento may reach before sundown. Lt Brown and Lt Bagby are en route with uncertain arrival.
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Cheyenne
O'Neil
Worthington
Nock Taland
Thie Hens
G'Neil Field
Olett
Easthound
B. Gish
San Francisco
Gneent River
O'Neil Field
Ofelock
Green River
Felix
Sacramento
Cheyanne
Determination of Goal Diggers to Labor Only 30 0 Hours
Fragmented text reports a labor dispute where miners resist conciliation and threaten to end talks. Secretary Wilson outlines wage proposals tied to cost of living and contract expiry with a March 1920 effective date. John L. Lewis presses for clarification on contract expiration terms as negotiations loom.
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Avale
Siln
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Republicans Approve New Reservations on Peace Treaty
Washington October 22 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted ten revised reservations to the peace treaty including a requirement that the senate’s qualifications be accepted by three other great powers before ratification. A new proposal would remove the economic boycott feature of the covenant and mirrors President Wilson’s terms with a positional phrase change.
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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 Express Company workers and send troops to reopen wagons ended a strike that crippled New York City business since October. Strikers voted to return to work by a Friday deadline, awaiting a Railway Board decision, while authorities prepared troops if disobedience continued.
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New York
General Mines
American Naliway Express Company
New York City
Hees
Watson's UH/Ges Challenged by Officials
Federal board cases on Senator Watson and alleged tool use by Packers proceed as officials challenge actions. The defense denies Bol Shevigm in its depth while probe focuses on misused influence in the Chisago district amid wartime communications.
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Watson
Federal
BOARD
From Rigger to Admiral in Day Russia Officer Rise
A historical note tells of Haron Othon de Richter rising from rigger to rear admiral in the Russian navy. He later joined Kolchak forces and fought the eviks, after working on the pay roll of New York Shipbuilding Company at four cents an hour. He had served as a Russian navy officer in the early years and was in the United States when power shifted.
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Froor Eifp
Haron Othon de Richter
New York Shipbuilding Company
Richter
Kolchak
Cheyenne Urges Surplus Army Foods Shipment
Cheyenne buyers of army surplus food may soon receive orders. A telegram from General Kendrick to the State Leader reports that the Omaha supply depot has been advised the Cheyenne orders have been sent to the warehouse for immediate shipment, per the Quartermaster General.
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United States
John B. Kendrick
Rodgers
Omaha
General Kendrick
Gaby Deslys Returns to America in Paris Wardrobe Parade
Gaby Boalys arrives in New York amid a large Parisian wardrobe. The French actress Gaby Deslys declares she comes to appear before the camera, not for a long departure, and hints at a wardrobe display tied to her return. Details on the ballot offer and state leader events follow on page 4.
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Gaby Boalys
New York
Gaby Deslys
America
Ping
Tab
Galy
Poria
Shiel Walt
Daemboes
Railroad Workers Prepare 10 Walkout Against U. S.
Rail and steel labor action looms as 10 workers threaten a walkout amid dispute over wage hikes overtime and conditions before the government transfers rail control. Timothy Shea testimony signals broader demand for living wages and labor rights.
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Arene
Washington
Timothy Shea
Ous Demi
Cael Wien
Hera
Peade
Ani
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Labor Bolts Industrial Conference
Associated Press
National Republican Women's Committee
Cheyenne Field
C. F. Brown
San Francisso
R. M. Bagby
Dy the Assoriated Press
Orore
Wilson Wii
Parker
Mio Comneniaaion
Justice
Paron Seduten
Russia
Morthg
REDS
Gaby
U. 6
STATE
Lecper
Salesmanship Club
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