President Wilson Plea To Industrial Conference
Washington Oct 22 Delegates read Wilson letter urging unity in industry during reconstruction. He warns against dissolution of the national Industrial conference and stresses cooperation between employers and workers to advance America’s productive capacity.
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Wilson
Washington
National Industrial Conference
Industrial Conference
Tinying
Avery Br
America
Mhlie
Woodrow Wilson
Bandits Seize U S Consul in Puebla Mexico
Washington reports William G Jenkins American consular agent at Puebla is kidnapped by three bandits and held for 160000 dollars. The Mexican government pledges steps to secure release, and the American embassy may dispatch staff to Puebla to aid negotiations. Also, the Illinois Federation of Labor awards its 1820 convention in Galesburg, Illinois.
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Washington
William Oo. Tenkins
Puebla
Mex
Almeroan
Jenkins
A. F. of
Galesburg
Poeorl
Get
Galesburg, DL
Olinois Federation of Labor
Regular Troops Land to Move Longshoremen Piers
Five hundred regular army soldiers landed aboard George Washington at New York to quell the Brooklyn pier congestion tied to the longshoremen strike. Brig. Gen. Davison said troops may shoot if necessary to move transports and aid operations. General Shanks denied machine guns and warned against sensational rumors. Police found incendiary leaflets urging a workers government like a Soviet republic as troops arrived.
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New York
George Washington
Brooklyn
Peter Davyson
Davison
Shanks
Russia
Labor Walks Out of Trade Parley Over Bargaining Stand
Washington observers report the industrial conference fractured as labor representatives quit after employers vetoed a new resolution on collective bargaining. Samuel Gompers and labor allies condemned the capital bloc while workers packed their things and left the marble hall.
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Washington
Employers’ Bloc
Capital
Samel Gompers Teg
Employera
Deportation Debate Over Aliens Withdrawn Citizenship Declarations
Washington Oct 20 The state department says treaty obligations prevent deporting 1745 aliens who withdrew declarations of intent to become citizens to avoid military service during the war. Chairman Johnson of the immigration committee was informed by Secretary Lansing. Deportation measures are in several bills before Congress, with objections from Norwegian and Swedish ministers noted.
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Washington
Beenage
State Department
Johnson
Housemmigration
Lansing
Congress
Norway
Sweden
Viscount William Waldorf Astor Dies at 71
London reports Viscount William Waldorf Astor died of heat disease in Brighton after a year of illness. He was seventy one. The body will be conveyed to his son at 4 St James Square. Cremation planned and interment in the family chapel at Crivedsu.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Brighton
Hon. Waldorf Astor
St. James Square
Ciivedsu
Senate Adopts Ten Reservations to German Peace Treaty
Ten revised reservations to the German peace treaty were adopted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with administration leaders voting against. The rules limit U.S. obligations, preserve domestic jurisdiction, and reserve rights on immigration, tariffs, armament, and enforcement, requiring approval by Congress and major powers before ratification.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Shields
Tennessee
McCumber
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Fryer
Council of League
League
Shantung
Germany
Congress
Unite States
Deportations Near For Seven Red Workers In Chicago
Chicago officials report that military authorities may seize several more red activists among Calumet steel workers. Seven prisoners facing deportation warrants await orders to begin their long trip home. Paul Glaser, defending the seven, says they are Bolsheviks but harmless. Gary officials say the steel strike there should end soon and workers may return.
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Chicago
Art Gary
Calumet
Paul 8. Glaser
Chaplain Required for 200 Soldiers Transport
Secretary Baker mandates an army chaplain accompany every transport carrying 200 soldiers. The order was issued at Hoboken embarkation headquarters as the movement proceeded during wartime.
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Washington
Baker
Aftielida
Hoboken
War objectors face tight handling as clemency odds fall
Washington reports say Amnesty Committee and New York Civil Liberties Bureau push for releases of conscientious objectors while American Legion posts urge restraint. Despite some compliance and good conduct reducing sentences, no clemency is expected for agitators and propagandists who oppose authority.
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Washington
Amnesty Committee
Chicago
Civil Liberties Bureau
New York
American Legion
War Department
Leavenworth
Alcatraz
Fort Douglas
Art Douglas
Eggs for Opera in German Sparks Egg Toss at Theater
In New York on October 24 German opera resumed at Lexington theater after Justice Bijur barred police from enforcing Mayor Eylan's order. Veterans of a riot attacked the stage with eggs as service men clashed with theatrical staff. A man named John Doe was arrested after an egg was found on him.
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New York
Lexington
Alsmane
John Doe
Prince Turns Down Mayor in Windsor Invite Row
Detroit mayor James Couzens explains he refused to greet the prince of Wales in Windsor after learning he officially received Eamonn de Valera. He says greeting any visitor is his duty and notes Detroit may need a secretary of state to handle diplomatic issues.
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Detroit
Mich
James Couzens
Prince of Wales
Windsor
Eamonn de Valeri
de Valera
Rail bill penalties target rail strike fomenters
Washington voters face a railway bill in Congress with a provision to penalize strikers who foment disruption. The measure, drafted by the senate committee led by Lote Bate and Coep, aims to curb strikes and related labor action.
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Senate
Washington
Lote Bate Coep. Committee
Multiline news brief with varied global items
Felt Marshal Count Serk Terauchi former premier of Japan died in Tokyo. A mine disaster in the Levanti near St Tit Cortland England killed about 40. many injured. Perrysburg Banking Company robbed near Toledo with $5,000 stolen. Lord Curzon named foreign secretary replacing Arthur Balfour. Sir Gende minister of transport outlines state control for railroads and canals. Vienna reports England lent Hungary 500 million with coal pass under British control. One man fatally wounded and another badly injured during arson arrests in Youngstown Ohio. J T McCoy oilman killed in Tulsa by a car near his daughter’s home. Striking workers in Canton Ohio stoned streetcars and cars. Nobel prize presentation postponed again, prizes for 1918 and 1919 to be awarded. U S House passes federal budget bill 293 to 8. Senate soon. Krasnaya Gorka capture announced near Kronstadt. American consul at Puebla held for ransom by bandits. German peace treaty ratification likely in Paris October 30 with League of Nations council meeting soon after. King Albert of Belgium visits Lincoln tomb in Springfield. Loans to cattle growers due November 15, total 3.18 million. General Yudenitch halted near Petrograd awaiting reinforcements. Railroad freight-rate increase planned after Hines meeting. rail labor demands rising.
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Japan
Lokyo
St Tit
Cortland
England
Oithers
Gaudits
Perrysburg
Bank of
Toledo
London
Lord Curzon
Arthur J. Balfour
Sir Gendes
Central News
Vienna
Hungary
Briteah Corttral
Youngstown
J.T. McCoy
Ol City
Tulsa
Okla
I. A. Gillespie
Alloy Steel Corporation
Canton
Stockholm
House
Senate
Krasnila Gorka
Gulf of Finland
Kronstadt
Helsingfors
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Mex
State Department
Washington
Paris
Council of
League of Nations
Albert
Belgium
Lincoln
Spingfield
Lowden
Springfield
Central
Minas
War Financing Corporation
Yudenitch
Pulkovo
Petrograd
Hines
Association of Raaiway
Railroad Administration
Cyclist Beyer Killed in Auto Motorcycle Collision
In Racine Wik on October 21 Joseph Beyer twenty one was killed when an automobile collided with the motorcycle he rode his neck broken in the crash He died at the scene or shortly after the impact.
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Racine
Wik
Joseph Beyer
Markets and livestock prices listed in market notes
The page lists commodity prices for flour maize rye and other grains, hay and forage, followed by cattle hogs sheep and lamb prices. Detailed ranges include prime steers around 18 to 19 dollars, mixed weights for hogs from about 9 to 12 dollars, veal calves up to 17 dollars, and lambs near 19 dollars, with various quality grades and weights.
Home Made Tea for Constipation Promoted by Dr Carter K and B Tea
A vintage ad touts Dr Carter's K and B Tea as a purely vegetable home remedy for liver and bowels. It claims a small package lasts long and a before bedtime cup cleanses the system in days. It suggests regular use prevents bilious attacks headaches and sallow skin and notes it is popular with boys and girls.
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