Congress to Adjourn Without Major Reconstruction Action
Washington, Nov. 7 Congress plans to adjourn without enacting major reconstruction measures. Senate leaders say no more domestic bills can pass this session, hoping to finish the peace treaty and take a vacation before December 1. House leaders fault Senate cooperation as railroad and tariff actions stall.
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Expect Extension of Government Control
The Washington Bureau reports that in response to the coal strike Congress will likely extend the food and fuel control act for six months after peace, as urged by the attorney general. Representative Haugen has introduced the bill while Senator Kenyen pushes arbitration efforts if an immediate settlement fails.
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Again Convicted of Killing Wife in South Dakota
Herman Walken former South Dakota legislator from Bon Homme county was convicted for the second time of murdering his invalid wife. A stomach analysis showed arsenic poisoning as the cause. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after a second trial granted on a technicality.
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Miners Denied Citizenship Oath After Strike
Federal Judge denied citizenship to five striking coal miners in Pittsburgh on November 7 192?. Judge stated the U S government has declared coal strikes legal and unconstitutional to take the oath while on strike. The decision blocks their allegiance oath as they remain on strike.
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Wilson Directs Treaty Action Seeks Senate caucus on reservations
Senate Democratic leaders plan a caucus after a White House conference with President Wilson. Senator Hitchcock will outline reservation issues and aim to decide if most reservations pass or if administration forces oppose the treaty. Republicans may block major reservations. a showdown looms before next week.
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Reds Plot to Seize German Government Revealed
A Berlin based inquiry reports plans for a communist coup to depose the German government and set up a Kremlin aligned regime. Bolushvists would aid the outbreak with Ruhr as its start and sub centers listed in Munich Brunswick and other cities.
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Prince of Wales Drives Royal Train in Canada Trip
The Prince of Wales, traveling from Toronto to Ottawa, took control of the locomotive for a 20 mile run. He boarded at Flavelle, steered the engine with expert ease, and halted the train at Trenton. He saluted each crew member with an autographed picture and presented jewelry to officials and department heads aboard.
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Pershing Details Last Day of World War Armistice
General John J. Pershing testifies before Congress detailing American army actions in France on armistice day. He explains receiving notice on the night of the 10th and orders to fire until 10 59 am on the 11th to ensure German signatures and to honor motives. He notes stray shots after 11 o'clock due to troops in enemy territory beyond reach.
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Study Details Alcohol Limits in Humans
Federal court in St Louis heard affidavits by Dr John Marshall and others showing alcohol limits in the human stomach. Coffee and beer quantities tested reveal that two cups of coffee equal a small amount of alcohol and that a stomach holds little beer before intoxication occurs. The affidavits support the Vegal enforcement action in the Volstead Act case.
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Senate debates unreserved ratification of Versailles treaty
Washington November 7 Senate debated immediate ratification of the Versailles treaty without reservations. Senator Underwood urged a direct vote, Senator Hitchcock pressed for unreserved ratification, and procedural chaos followed as leaders clashed and the presiding vice president maintained order.
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Denikin Forces Claim Major Bolshevik Captures
A London bulletin from General Denikin reports Dor Cossack troops seized 15 006 Bolshevists from October 17 to 27 and 20 40 more captured as Denikin's volunteer army advances. It says entire Bolshevik divisions are being put out of action daily while a Trotsky message to Yudenitch warns of encirclement and urges surrender.
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Doctor touts diet to live 109 years says Oldfield
London reports Dr Josias Oldfield a renowned physician and writer published a diet plan claiming daily intake of foods like dandelion lettuce cow milk and honey can cleanse blood and cells. He asserts age can be reversed with a fruitarian approach and says a normally fed person may live 60 to 106 years.
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Josias Oldfield
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Election supervisors to canvass Tuesday's returns
Officials in Paltmore Maryland expect an official canvass to confirm Tuesday's results with Albert C. Kitchle leading in the governor race by a 526 plurality while Harry W. Nice is claimed to win by Republicans. Result timing uncertain as canvass proceeds tonight.
Radical leads Illinois miners in wage dispute
Prank Farrington, head of the Illinois miners' international welfare committee, is described as a key figure in the miners' federation. The output mentions his influence and the six hour work pattern amid union activities.
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Henry Family Man Killed by Masked Robber at Home
Ernest Schoonover, a Henry resident eight miles west of Watertown, was shot and killed when a masked robber entered his home and ordered him to throw up his hands. The witness, Teavie Lamm, described a medium sized thief who fled after attempting to strangle the deceased with a rope. Sheriff and coroner investigated. no trace found. A nearby Lake Preston depot robbery by two men in a similar car occurred hours later.
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Mexican Ambassador Sees Hope of Peace
Mexican Ambassador Bonillas told United Press that permanent pacification of Mexico is in sight. Rebels under Pelaez in Vera Cruz near surrender, while Villa's forces flee to Zacatecas. Cintora negotiates in Michoacan, Bege died at Casas Grandes, and Palafox with two confederates were captured for trial.
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Iowa Coal Mine Towns Suffer First
Des Moines reports Iowa coal supplies critically strained as municipal power and dieted coal are threatened without fuel. Alba Newton and townships report outages while operators meet to assess the toll and plan next steps amid a statewide strike.
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Des Moines
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American Legion Calls for Order in Coal Strike
Minneapolia Minn Nov 1 The American Legion affirms preservation of law and order in the coal strike. Henry D Lindsley chairman of the national executive committee wired James Boca head of the legion post at Santa Fe NM that legion members should respond to the call of constituted authority to prevent license from usurping the place of law.
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Mexico Refuses Ransom Payment for Kidnapped Agent
Mexico City papers report the Mexican government refused to return the $160,000 ransom paid by William C. Jenkins, American consular agent at Puebla, after his kidnapping last month by bandits. His attorney had paid the money to secure his release.
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Assistant U S Attorney Denison Dies by Suicide in New York
New York November 4. Winfred Baxter Denison assistant United States attorney general committed death by his own action today by leaping in front of a southbound Seventh Avenue subway train. Denison born in Mortland June 1879 served as assistant to the United States attorney general in sugar and customs fraud prosecutions in 1908 and 1910 and was an assistant attorney general from 1909 to 1919.
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Authority to End Coal Strike Questioned by Miner Leader
Springfield ML Nov 7 Frank Farrington miner scale committee chairmen says John L Lewis lacks authority to call off the soft coal strike since he did not order it. delegates at the Cleveland convention directed the action through him. Convicts volunteering for state coal mine work near the penitentiary plan 400 tons daily output. Chicago dispatches say DOJ injunction blocks settlement and fuel distribution tightened. rail service reduced and several towns seek relief.
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Senate Defeats Gore Amendment in War Vote
In Washington on November 7 the Senate rejected Senator Gore’s proposal to require an advisory popular vote before any declaration of war under the League of Nations. The measure lost by 76 to 16 with Republican leaders among the opponents. Ignacio Jomilas, Mexico City ambassador, is named as a candidate for Mexico’s presidency per a telegraph from Bonillas to the U.S. congressional Democrats.
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Blockade Minister Deposed by Clemences in Taris
In Taris on November 7 Premier Clemences summoned Albert Le Brun minister of blockade and invaded regions to demand his resignation. He then named Andre Tardieu head of the general command for French American war matters and announced his willingness to appoint a successor to Le Brun.
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Yakima Firemen Strike Proceeded After City Offer
Yakima firemen with the exception of Ray Hare struck today after the city commission warned they would act unless they could retain their affiliation with the American Federation of Labor.
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Palmer blames Lado for flight of swing in prices
Harrisburg November 7 Attorney General Palmer urged higher production to curb costs speaking before Pennsylvania mayors state officials and fair price committeemen summoned by Governor Sproul He warned against wage rises fueling price hikes arguing a 10 percent more labor could lower prices by about 20 percent and noted widows orphans and salaried workers suffer most from high costs
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Palmer
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Legal Battle on in Indianapolis over coal miners strike
In Indianapolis on November 7 United Mine Workers and officials faced a restraining order action in federal court. Judge A B Anderson prepared for Saturday arguments as government seeks a temporary injunction and a possible ban on the strike while the case proceeds.
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Ad in College Daily Sparks Escort Remark
In New York the college daily reveals sixty five Columbia students answered an ad seeking an escort for an unconventional girl. The ad was written by two male editors on the staff sparking controversy.
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