26 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1919
Page
1
The cabinet considers a fifteen member panel drawn from prominent Americans to advise the president. The group would be chosen from recommendations by the industrial conference and aimed at unified national effort. Names are being reviewed by the cabinet for appointment.
An executive statement warns that a planned walkout by United Workers on November 1 would be illegal and provoke federal action. It argues the strike would cause untold industrial damage and fuel shortages, urging withdrawal to avoid government intervention.
Seven year old Felon Grout died instantly when a passenger train struck a car. His father and grandfather were injured. The automobile flipped and the wreck required extraction. the train halted at Cheyenne where injuries were reported not fatal, with further details unclear due to damaged text.
A local Salesmanship Club campaign ends in one month with a prize list including automobiles and a piano. Members urge subscriptions, noting the campaign’s limited ballot period and the need for volunteers to visit households to secure new subscribers.
President Wilson and cabinet condemn the proposed general strike of bituminous coal miners set for November 1 1919 as unjustifiable and unlawful. The statement warns of law enforcement and asks local union officers to recall strike orders while outlining the broad national impact on fuel supply, industry, and public utilities.
Governor Carey charges the Director General of Railroads with commandeering coal supplies for Wyoming towns amid a miners strike and shipping disruptions. He pressed Union Pacific officials for action and sent letters to Wyoming mines urging fuel reserves to bolster local supply during the crisis.
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