Senate Beats Lodge Amendment in Shantung Treaty Vote
Washington Oct 17 Senate approved the foreign relations committee amendment restoring Shantung to China by 55 to 35. Republican Lodge warned he would move to strike Shantung from the treaty. Fourteen Republicans opposed the measure with reservations, while Democrats largely supported it amid fears non amendment could endanger the pact.
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Strike at Packing Plants in Jersey City
Jersey City October 15 packing houses of Swift and Co and Armour and Co face a strike by over 2000 workers. Demands include a closed shop, union recognition, wage rise from 40 3/4 to 60 cents an hour, cancellation of a wage agreement by Judge Atschuler, and an independent scale replacing the current terms.
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Chicago
Bank head A B Davison dies in Wapello accident
A B Davison aged 74 president of the Citizens Bank and Civil War veteran died in Wapello after being struck by an automobile. He was a Mason of statewide reputation.
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A. B. Davison
Citizens’ Bank
Red Conspiracy in New York and Gary Threatens Officials
In New York on October 14 a bomb squad was assigned to protect Supreme Court Justice Bartow Weeks Assistant District Attorney Alexander Rorke and Detective Sergt James Gegan amid anarchistic circulars attacking them and urging workers to arm. Guards were placed around public buildings churches and homes of capitalists. The proclamation signed The American Anarchistic Federated Council of New York calls workers to arm and resist. In Gary on October 14 a Communist Party of America proclamation called for an attack on US troops on strike duty and a subsequent dictatorship of the workers.
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Workers of America
Chicago
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Red) Party of America
Peace Basis for France Declares War End Methods
Paris reports decrees in the Journal Officiel place interior affairs on a peace basis ending censorship and moving police jurisdiction from army to prefectures. A German treaty ratification by Germany and allied nations is awaited before depositing documents and publishing the treaty text. The treaty then goes into effect.
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Two Men Slain in Chicago Business District
Chicago dispatch reports the bodies of two men found crushed skulls with an iron bat in their shops. Victims are Antonio Brizzolara, owner of a fruit store at 934 South Wells Street, and Taane Gan sky, a tailor at 178 West Van Buren Street, near each other.
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Yanks to Silesia This Week
American troops to join occupation force in Silesia if ordered by the supreme council in Paris. The transport President Grant will sail from New York this week, announced by Secretary Baker.
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Cabinet assumes duties as Wilson ill. recalls Garfield precedent
Washington October 11 the cabinet met to assume as many duties of President Wilson as his illness allows. Secretary Lansing remains foreign affairs head while Houston handles sugar, Trounstrom eyes mine policy, and Wilson tackles labor unrest. The cabinet will meet weekly and act as a unit, recalling Wayne MacVeagh's strong cabinet leadership during President Garfield's illness.
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Coal Strike Order Drafted Urges Nationwide Action
Indianapolis on October 15 sees John Ty Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers drafting a labor strike order for all Vituminous coal miners set for November 1. He states the order will remain secret until printed and distributed to about 4,000 local unions.
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Five Cities Seek Democratic Convention Time and Place
Chairman Homer Cummings will convene the Democratic National Committee in Washington on January 6 or 7 to set the time and location for the next Democratic convention with Chicago San Francisco St Louis Cleveland and Indianapolis among interested cities.
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Red Cross Relief Materials Shipped During War Effort
New York reports that about 2,000,000 relief packages were sent across the Atlantic and Pacific during American war participation, with the majority shipped from New York and figures released after the armistice.
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Britain and Italy Promise Friendly Cooperation in Peace Talks
Rome October 13 Foreign Minister Tittoni spoke with the British ambassador in a semiofficial note. They reported that all misunderstandings are cleared and that a friendly and cordial collaboration has been established between Britain and Italy to work jointly on peace issues.
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Soft coal miners plan walkout on November first
About 225,000 miners in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois vote to strike starting November 1 after a deadlocked conference with operators. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers said wage demands of 60 percent, six hour day, five day week, overtime pay and double time for Sundays were rejected. Operators say current agreements remain legally binding. Dr. Harry Garfield backed the operators citing a 1918 Washington agreement in force until peace is declared or March 31, 1920.
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Mutiny and murder aboard schooner Oneta near Newfoundland
Wireless report from sea describes mutinous crew of the schooner Oneta killing the captain and mate and disabling the vessel. A garbled message asked the navy yard for aid, placing the ship at 47.24 N 87.45 W off Newfoundland.
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Soldiers Unload Ship as Longshoremen Strike
In New York on October 18 troops arrived from Camp Merritt to assist unloading the transport Northern Pacific. The war department ordered 40 men to Reboken to aid regular crews while thousands of striking longshoremen watched, with little disorder reported.
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Acts To Punish Profiteers In Washington Vote
The Senate adopted the conference report on a bill granting authority to punish profiteers. It authorizes the attorney general to prosecute those who fix unsafe prices and includes rent control provisions for the District of Columbia. The measure moves to the House.
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Senate OKs 39 Million Postal Pay Increase
Washington reports senate passage of roughly 39 million in postal raises with a provision for fourth class postmasters expenses. The bill, granting graded rises from about 100 to 300 dollars annually, moves to conference for final approval.
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Bolshevik Routed and Orel Captured
General Dentkine’s anti Bolshevik army seized Orel with thousands of prisoners and large stores of sterdal. Two Bolshevik batteries fell into Dentkine’s hands as Petrograd fears a Soviet crisis. Northwest forces near Petrograd intensify the Russian civil war.
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Fiume Blockade Broken by Rail Shipment Diversion
The Journal des Debuts reports a railway shipment from an American fund destined for Austria was diverted to Vlume, breaking the blockade tied to Fiume. The move alters supply lines and regional control amid tension.
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How to Avoid Backache and Nervousness
Providence Rhode Island woman Adeline B. Lynch describes chronic backache headaches and nervousness eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She gained weight and reports improved health urging other women to try the remedy and seek advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Doctor’s Visit Inspires Payment Victory
In a terse exchange, a doctor’s visit sparked a payback. The visit yielded tangible results as the doctor received compensation, underscoring a notable turn in a reciprocal arrangement.
Gascarets claim cure for torpid liver and headaches
An advertisement links sick headaches and digestive issues to a torpid liver and reabsorbed toxins. It promotes Gascarets as a stomach cleanser that flushes undigested food and gases, supports liver relief, and promises a morning straighten out. It notes a shipyard strike at Balboa has been settled.
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Begg's Mustarine Mustard Plaster Ad Promotes Fast Relief
An old advertisement promotes Begg's Mustarine as a mustard plaster offering quick relief from rheumatism headaches neuralgia toothache and backache in minutes. It claims stronger mustard formula with rapid action without blistering the skin and urges asking for one set Mustarine in yellow package.
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