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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
2
The piece surveys global postwar commerce and labor shifts, noting Germany and France courting toy trade with the U.S., Japan bidding for American toy markets, and English and Swiss makers adapting. It also covers U.S. wage increases in multiple industries, German repatriation sentiments, veteran reenlistments, and varied domestic and international economic anxieties.
President Wilson signed an executive order restoring wartime price controls on bituminous coal, setting state determined maximums for mine delivery and reestablishing margins for middlemen and dealers. The order revokes prior suspensions and reimposes rules on production, sale, distribution, and storage to curb profiteering.
Amsterdam Ohio November 1 Jerome Watson head of rescue says within about 40 feet of the entombed miners in the Youghlogheny and Ohio Coal Company mine. Fire under control and rescue relays work as floodwater and lack of food threaten survival. officials fear few may have lived.
General Degoutte imposes 60000 marks on Kaliseriavivrn in the Burre region for disorders prompted by German political agents. He declares the manifesto will tolerate no revolutionary movement by French authorities in the area.
A jury acquitted eight officials of the Milk Producers' Association of Indiana Northern and Southern Wisconsin on charges related to conspiracy to fix milk prices. The trial proceeded in Chicago with the actions of the defendants still under scrutiny.
General Pershing told Congress that a permanent army of 275000 to 300000 is ample for peace needs and quick defense. He backed universal training to raise physical vigor discipline and citizenship, and urged a trained citizen reserve to meet emergencies. He called for wartime powers in peacetime with limits and favored air defense, transport corps, tank corps and nurse corps recognition.
King Albert Queen Elisabeth and Prince Leopold of Belgium sailed from Old Point Comfort aboard the George Washington for Belgium after a cordial visit with President Wilson with Ambassador Whitlock earlier. The group bid farewell with a tea and brief conversation with the president before departure.
Hagel reports a German note to the Entente requests full blockade removal of Soviet Kusela and the return of all German ships held in Baltic harbors to their owners as of November 1.
The Portuguese premier stated Portugal could not grant fouraval banc to the United States as it would weaken Portugal's position and not advance the U S war aims or the integrity of colonies.
The piece outlines proposed wages and hours for miners, arguing that eight hours and higher pay would raise coal costs. It predicts increased prices for fuel, streetcar fares, light and gas, water, food, clothing, and freight, with monthly salaries potentially reaching $1,000 and more for some miners.
Tokio nov 1 the Japanese government today ratified the German peace treaty after the emperor aligned the peer following unanimous approval by the treaty committee of the privy council. Japan becomes the fourth allied power to ratify and promises an early softer ratification to set a definite time for returning Shantung to Chinese sovereignty. The pact awaits only the United States among the five great powers.
Angered by a string of white men driven trucks, a mob in Corbin Kentucky forced more than 200 African Americans to flee the town. Reports say one man was killed and two wounded as the exodus began. authorities say the town was quiet the following day.
Washington Navy 1 William 8H Wilson former coal miner and labor secretary faces election as chairman of the International Labor Conference of the League of Nations. Samuel Gompers of the AFL takes a seat as the conference opens with delegates from multiple nations. Germany and Austria admitted as full members. Hertin Oct 11 budget third reading and adjournment set for Nov 20.
The report lists 655000 bituminous coal miners, 351637 paid up union members, 4167 mines operated by union men, 11000000 tons of coal mined weekly. The union fund backing the strike totals 15000000 dollars.
St Louis Missouri November 1 Chief of Police Martin OBrien was shot while pursuing two robbers from a jewelry store and is in serious condition at a hospital. He was on his way to headquarters when he heard shots and chased the suspects who opened fire and escaped.
Hittaburgh Va November 1 The convention of retired shopmen adjourned after naming a three man committee to confer in Washington with railway employee department members to push for a new wage deal.
France battles high living costs as Arthur F Pensaine, French delegate to the international labor conference at Washington, advocates increased production. He argues rapid output counters shortages and notes labor and wage measures are needed to stabilize the economy. he warns France cannot wait for relief.
Federal Judge Anderson issues a temporary injunction restraining miner officials including John L. Lewis. Lewis announces the strike will start as scheduled. Mine operators call for a government probe as 1,300 miners quit in eastern Ohio. Federal troops move to mining centers. Western Kentucky fields see 6,000 miners unaffected after the order is rescinded. Palmer asks Congress for a six month extension of Lever act powers to ensure coal supply.
Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis issues a temporary restraining order blocking 84 UMWA officials from ordering or supporting the planned bituminous coal miners strike. The TRO bans strike directives, payments of strike benefits, and any further encouraging messages. A hearing is set for November 8.
Indianapolis Nov 1 The nationwide strike by bituminous coal miners will start at midnight despite a restraining order from Judge A B Anderson John L Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers denounced the order as sweeping and unconstitutional He and William E Green secretary treasurer were served the action by U S Deputy Marshal Meam as union leaders faced the court papers and debated the order's reach on miners and conversations.
Frank Farrington, chairman of the miners scale committee, denounces government injunction as an attempt to enslave workers. He warns the strike will not be stopped and questions workers rights to strike. In Ohio eastern districts, 1,800 miners downed tools with 16,000 more expected idle by nightfall as a nationwide strike unfolds.
Washington reports the labor department says the coal strike order has been rescinded in Hopkins Webster and Christian counties reducing disruption in half of western Kentucky fields.
Columbus Ohio October 11 John Moore president United Mine Workers of Ohio says no official notice of the injunction was received and it would be impossible to notify about 40 000 miners before midnight tonight. He warns thousands may strike despite the order as many will only learn from newspapers days later.
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