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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1919
Page
1
Kansas City citizens call for federal troops as coal shortages and a railroad strike strain governance. The piece references Governor Goodrich and political tensions amid tax law backlash and social unrest in Indiana and Kansas City. Readers are urged to consider federal intervention to stabilize the state.
Eight hundred citizens at a mass meeting in Kansas City voted to request Federal troops to restore coal supply and protect volunteers replacing railway workers amid the nationwide coal strike and railway switchmen action. Mayors and chamber leaders dispatched telegrams to Missouri Governor Gardner and Kansas Governor Allen urging action as the cities risked loss of coal and inability to move trains.
Public concern rises in New York City over high living costs as officials face scrutiny and citizens grow suspicious of official handling and remedies. The item outlines public unease and calls for accountability among city leaders.
An early 20th century New York political tumult unfolds as Tammany Hall, William Randolph Hearst, the milk trust, and bacco interests clash over money and influence. Key figures include Mayor Hylan, Charles Murphy, and Raymond Almirall amid a volatile battle among big and small interests.
A terse note indicates a 10 cent per paper rise in paper costs affecting newsstand pricing. Vendors weigh impact on circulation while readers anticipate adjustments to bundles and subscriptions. Local merchants report varied reactions as producers seek to offset higher printing and distribution expenses.
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