Week of War Era Happenings and Political Shifts
Recap of national events includes Wilson urged to form a commission for industrial peace, labor and capital delegates withdrawing from the conference, and seating changes in the house. Palmer urges swift action on repatriation of enemy aliens, while Berserker movements and protests color the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National Industrial Conference
House
John P. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Boston
Peter FE. Tague
Fitzgerald
Tague
Palmer
Colt
Senate Immigration Committee
Secretary of Labor
House of Representatives
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Rodenburg
Witnois
Joseph P. Carney
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
St. Louis
Representative Black
Democrats
Texas
Timothy Shen
Firemen’s ‘Brotherhood
Railroad Administration
Board of Railway
Mexico
Guatemala
United States
China
Senate Labor Committee
Portugal
Azokes
Daniels
Navy Department
American Coal Dealers’, Association
Frelinghuysen
Senate
War Department
War Finance Corporation
Senate Backs Prohibition Law Over Wilson Veto
The Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act by a 65 to 20 vote, clearing the way to curb beverages with more than one half of one percent alcohol. The act, effective immediately, expands penalties and empowers federal and allied authorities to crack down on violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
White House
The
Anti-Saloon League
League
Pahner
Wilson
Department of Justice
Five Shot in Strike of Textile Workers
Utica New York reports a riot by striking textile and clothing workers. Five were shot by a police squad after attackers assaulted 27 officers at a textile plant. Strikers had been out nine weeks and plant positions were filled.
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Utica
Muskegon Steamer Muskogon Wreck Kills 14 With 6 Missing
The Crosby passenger steamer Muskogon, bound from Milwaukee, broke against a sand bar at Muskegon harbor and sank in 50 feet of water after a gale. Captain Miller ordered abandon ship as crew and passengers leaped to safety guided by a coast guard's flashlight. 14 bodies recovered and six or more missing. The 247 foot iron vessel built in 1881 with 1,148 gross tons lies wrecked blocking the harbor. survivors cared for by the Red Cross.
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Muskegon
Mich
Crosby
City of Holland
Muskegon Harbor
Milwaukee
Edwin Miller
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Miller
Kaknnborsky
Kakimborsky
George Watson
Harry Ries
Holland Steamship Company
Crosby Hne
Carranza Troops Linked to Jenkins Kidnapping
Washington reports from Mexico City indicate Carranza soldiers aided in the kidnapping of American consular agent William Jenkins at Puebla on October 19. Jenkins was released after $150,000 in American gold was paid by his Puebla friends. U.S. officials say no payment by the United States is planned. They expect Carranza to reimburse the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jenkins
Amerian
Puebla
Mexico
United States
Carranza
J. W. Jenkins
Hanford
Cal
Leon Trotzky
Bolsheviks
Petrograd
France
Germany
Lille
Strausse
von Linder
Halluin
Roubaix
Castle Jack Rickey
Navy
BE. S. Rickey
Milwaukee
Landis
Chicago
Bassett
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Hylan
New York City
Palmer
State House
Boston
Royal C. Johnson
St. Paul
Pan Motor Company
Leonard Wood
Gary
Ind
Lexington Theater
New York
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Friends of Jenkins
Friends
Frustrate Plot Tied to Cleveland Jail Bombings
Cleveland police say five men and one woman were arrested and a plan to blow up the central police station was frustrated. they link at least one suspect to the May and June bombings and to the earlier attack on mayor harry l davis's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Central
Harry L. Davis
Steel Strike Believed Lost by Gary Leaders
In Gary Indiana L E Titus confirms steel workers have quit the strike and Col W S Mapes reports the scene. John Fitzpatrick says the strike is won regardless of outcome. Some workers return to mills in the Chicago area while others remain idle amid rationing and company reports of improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. E. Titus
Steel Workers’ Council
Gary
Ind
John Fitzpatrick
National Committee
W. S. Mapes
Titus
Fitzpatrick
Steel Corporation
North Dakota Supreme Court Declares Fargo Bank Solvent
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled 3 to 2 that Fargo and State Bank is solvent and barred the state banking board from interfering with the bank’s affairs. The decision named State Bank Examiner Loft to continue in charge, with authority to release control to bank officers when appropriate. The case stems from the bank’s closure over alleged excessive loans totaling about 750000. The bank reopened Saturday under Loft’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N.D
North Dakota Supreme Court
Bank of Fargo and
State Bank
State Banking Board
Bronson
Grace and Robinson
Christianson
Birdsell
Fargo Bank
William Langer
State Hall
Smnking Bord
Lofthus
State Efficiency Commission Proposes Centralized Finances
Chicago accountants conclude Montana must centralize accounts and budgeting to curb state expenses. A single department would handle purchases, audits, budget planning, and reporting, with wages held by department heads after budget recommendations. The report targets four schedules and calls for expert services and uniform public printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
House
Senate
State Board of
State Efficiency Commission
Chicago
Stewart
Sud
Gunman Killed by Police in Toledo Pawnshop Attempt
In Toledo Ohio an alleged gunman was killed after a chase that stretched ten city blocks. One policeman was shot twice and three civilians hit by stray bullets during the attempted pawnshop hold up near the Central police station. The deceased, identified as Thomas McHenry of Cleveland, was found with a mine in his coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
New Central
Min
Thomas McHenry
Cleveland
McHenry
Food Shortage Threatened Amid Dock Strike
In San Juan on October 28 the chamber of commerce and the Rotary club appealed to Washington for relief by government ships to avert a looming food shortage caused by the New York dock strike. Food stocks are dwindling and prices rise as scarcity grows. 150,000 cigar and tobacco workers face layoffs due to lack of ships to transport cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Washington
New York
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Southern Department
United States Army
el Paso
North Dakota
State Bank Examiner
Loft Hus
Steve Ragan
Ketchikan
Alaska
Pat Shannahan
Herr
Geist
American Relief Administration
Vienna
Formosa
Argentina
Assistntce
National Health Department
Roper
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Pittsburgh
National Steel Strike Committee
N. D. Supreme Court
Bank of Fargo
Financial and Other Systems
State Industrial Accident Board de
Ates
Aliens
Montana
Secretary of State
Sixteenth Assembly
Aaustrial Accident Board
State Industrial Accident Board
Summer Limber Company
W. McLauughlin
McLaughlin
Fron Sommers
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