Coal fuel rules tighten after regional ruling on hours
The southern regional coal committee released interpretations about fuel regulations to curb coal use. Stores, offices, and industries must shorten hours and observe postelectric power limits, with exceptions for specific operations like grocery and meat stores, milk depots, and continuous process facilities. Enforcement by Justice Department agents is expected with local aid.
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Department of Justice
Atlanta
Southern Regional Coal Committee
American Peace Delegation Plans Paris Stay
The American delegation to the peace conference will delay its return from Paris due to Germany not signing the protocol. Many members will depart December 5 as previously arranged, but a substantial portion remains to await ratification and the armistice status.
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Paris
Dee
Germany
United States
Senate
Resolution proposes joint committee to probe suffrage abridgement
Washington December 2 A resolution by Senator Moses Republican of New Hampshire seeks a joint congressional committee to investigate alleged abridgement of suffrage by Negroes in many states. The panel would report by July 1 on discriminatory legislation that would reduce representation in those states under the 14th Amendment.
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Washington
Congressional
Moses
New Hampshire
Senate Judiciary Committee
Coal Miners Strike Looms as Wage Dispute Deepens
In December reports from Chicago the fuel administration extended coal use restrictions nationwide as a miners strike enters its second month. Kansas and West Virginia show some production, but most miners refuse to return without a 31 percent wage rise pledged by the government. John L. Lewis insists the pledge must be honored and offers no forecast on next moves.
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Chicago
The
Fuel Administration
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson Urges Laws To Curb Nation's Radical Element
President Wilson's annual message to Congress outlines reforms to curb cost of living, labor unrest, and radicalism. Proposals include a budget system, tax reform, tariff readjustment, veteran relief, rural development, and measures to ease unrest while defending constitutional order.
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Wilson
Washington
Local Merchants Enforce Conservation Order In High Point
Regional committee at Atlanta ordered a 4 pm shutdown of stores and offices in High Point. Most businesses closed. electric signs and window lights went out as darkness fell, though a few outlets stayed open. White Way lights on Main Street remained lit until 7 pm, with plans to extinguish them later. Continued on page 8.
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Cal Committee
Atlanta
High Point
Main Street
Township high school boost draws recruits and officials
A series of township mass meetings begins in Oak Hill with T R Foust Guilford county superintendent set to speak. Officials C S Tomlinson S L Davis and W M Narr attend while talks outline township high school consolidation and designation of a central site. Sergeant A Castle reports rising enlistment interest for Hawaii training with several local youths already enlisting.
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Castle
Oak Hill
T. R. Foust
Greensboro
Guilford County
A. Castle
High Point
Uncle Sam
Penitentiary School at Canon City Sees Record Attendance
At Canon City Colorado the penitentiary day school reports 115 pupils, the largest enrollment on record, with an average daily attendance of 108. Fourteen teachers, mostly long term inmates, guide ten regular classes and special sessions in penmanship and spelling. Classes meet two hours daily except weekends.
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Canon City
Colo
State Penientiary
Son Takes Own Life At Father's Casket
New York police report Leo McCormick slashed his wrist and throat with a razor after visiting the home of his father Patrick McCormick at 995 Ninth Avenue to mourn. The father died Monday night aged 57. the son was 39.
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New York
Patrick McCormick
No. 995
Ninth Avenue
Leo
Moran's Tobacco Sells At Winston-Salem Market
C. C. Moran sold tobacco grown on his land adjoining John Haworth near the city at an average of one dollar per pound. More than 600 pounds were sold by Moran.
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C. C. Moran
John Haworth
Winston-Salem
Moran
American capitalists invest in Coahuila coal mines
Reports from Mexico City state American capitalists have invested heavily in northern mining property. The largest deal is by an American smelting and refining company gaining control of Rosita coal mines in Coahuila. The mines have long supplied most of Mexico’s coal and the new owners plan to expand the field and export Coahuila coal to the United States.
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Mexico City
Amergfzran
Republic
Rosita
Coahuila
United States
German fortress Istein dismantled under peace terms
The Rhine fortress Istein becomes the first dismantled fortification under peace treaty provisions. It will be repurposed as a convalescent home for soldiers and civilians recovering from injuries and illness.
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Geneva
Istein
Rhine
NDCHOOOL GIRLS VOW ACTION OVER SKUNK HUNT PROBLEM
In Nashville Indiana December 2 the public school pupils threaten to boycott classes if skunk hunters continue their chase. Teachers report odor concerns while the hunters refuse to forfeit profits. The school board reviews the dispute with a decision expected soon.
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Nashville
End
Heither
Kells Man Accused at Court Martial Found with Weapons
Witnesses testifying at a Dublin court martial said Patrick O'Brien of Kells Meath hid a rifle and 127 rounds of cartridge ammunition inside a statue of St. Joseph in his bedroom. They also found two bombs in a coal box in his quarters. judgment was reserved.
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Kells
Meath
St. Joseph
O'Brien
O’brien
Sugar Famine Relief Talks In Washington
Officials of the department of justice refiners and producers discussed steps to relieve the sugar famine. Cuban sugar was seen as the primary potential source for relief amid the nationwide shortage.
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Washington
Department of
Kerwood Struck Mine In North Sea Voyage
The American freighter Kerwood bound from New York to Hamburg struck a mine off London sea lanes. Tugs responded to aid the vessel as it suffered damage and potential distress in the North Sea.
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London
Kerwood
New York
Hamburg
Traffic laws are minus in Mexico City
In Mexico City bicycles and motor vehicles share the streets with no speed limit. Businessmen and government workers ride to work while schoolchildren favor bikes over streetcars and omnibuses. Bicycles must have lights brakes horns and whistles and some feature flags and coats of arms. Pedestrians fear the daredevil riders and bus drivers alike.
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Mexico City
Capiital
Mexican Secretary Berlanga Denies Presidential Bid
Mexico City December 2 reports say Manuel Aguirre Berlanga, secretary of Gobernacion and cabinet head, declined to seek the presidency. He stated he is not within the constitution’s age limits, being nearly three years short of the 35 year minimum.
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Mexico City
Manuel Aguirre Berlanga
Gobernacion
Berlanga
Alexander Will Be Secretary of Commerce Nominee
President Wilson selects Joshua Willis Alexander of Gallitia Missouri as secretary of commerce to succeed William C Redfield. The nomination goes to the Senate today in Washington.
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Willis Alexander
Gallitia
Congress
Wilson
Commerce
William C. Redfield
Senate
Hog thieves de luxe harass Albion farmers
Farmers in Albion Michigan report a wave of hog thefts using high powered cars to steal young pigs and meat hogs in large numbers. The thieves operate at night and evade local patrols, alarming livestock owners and prompting renewed calls for vigilance and police cooperation.
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Albion, Mich
de Luxe
Sale of liquor halted in Louisville after court order
Louisville December 2 Distillers stopped liquor sales today after three weeks of uninterrupted trade until a federal court of appeals order barred liquor sales in the city. The move follows authorities’ restraint on interference with existing sales.
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Louisville
Federal Court of Appeals
Walker injunction halts liquor sales in New Orleans case
In New Orleans on December 2, the U S court of appeals granted a district request to stop liquor sales under an injunction issued earlier, halting the action pending further proceedings. Jade Walker figures in the district’s bid to enforce the order.
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New Orleans
Jade* Walker
United States
Dimtree
Court of Appeals
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