Strike Is 100 Percent Effective In Coal War
Indianapolis reports coal miners claim the strike is 100 percent effective with few unionists declining estimates. Government officials anticipate a cabinet discussion on forming a government commission to handle the strike and broader industrial tensions. In Springfeld, John Lewis denied Gompers intervened, saying he had no knowledge of any contact with Gompers or other officials. A wedding notice from Dan Cupid Stores announces the marriage of Reginald H. Moberly and Ethel Nelson.
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Gompers
Lewis
Rrington
Miners’ Scale Committee
Tha Thlinoisee
Indianapolis
Packers Methods Are the Kind That Breed Anarchy
Washington DC reports the Federal Trade Commission informed the Senate that the Watson inquiry into the Big Meat packers was funded by agency funds and cost 2.05. The commission pledges full investigation into Chicago’s five meat packers amid charges of conspiracy and anti enterprise. Chairman Colver defends the FTC’s aims while defending its methods against critics including Senator Penrose, noting hundreds of cases in progress with only a minority settled or dismissed. The FTC seeks fair dealing and lawfulness in business practice, amid calls for stricter meat inspection law and broader societal implications.
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Washington, D. C
Nay
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
James ©. Watson
Indiana
Colver
Nad
Chicago
Ne Commission
Transan
Sheridan
Th‘nojs
Camamission
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Henry Cabos Lodge
United States Senate
Tirade Commission
Watson
Fonrase
Pennsylvania
Penrose
al- ImNawt
Qalvar
Ehrotygiane Thy
TSA
Calver
Andy Hafter
Phus
L Maximim
International Labor Conference Meets Gathers to appoint fifteen country reps
Washington reports the international labor conference debated a plan to appoint a fifteen member commission from as many nations to study unemployment and prevention of employment while preparatory talks continued on the eight hour day and forty eight hour week. Samuel Gompers was to be seated today as the first American delegate. In other news a San Diego widow Mrs A Sears died at 40 and a Sunday wedding united Pred W Burkeye and Miss Junk Spunger at the Methodist parsonage in Pilot Grove. Josie Smart appointed as pastor at Bragg City and Arbyrd marking the first woman pastor named in the St. Louis conference of the Methodist church.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Iro Kibor
Samuel Gompers
San Diegn
Cal
A. Sears
San Diego
WN. Burkeye
Junk Spunger
Edwin B. Sparks
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Happy Pathe
Pilot ‘Grove
Bates County
New York Star
Moberly
Harris Lumber Company
Toa
South Clark Street
Miss Smart
Josie Smart
Grimes
Fourth Street
Robinson
Cape Girardeny
Bragg City
Arbyrd
St. Louis
South
Searlet, Bible, Training School
Kansas City
Mobarly
Married Here This Morning: Mobley and Miss Davis Tie Knot
Rollin Mobley and Miss Minerva Davis wed this morning in Clark county by Rev B L Smith. The groom hails from the vicinity and the bride from near the city. The couple will reside on a farm near Clarks. Mrs Broore visits Kansas City to see relatives.
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Rollin Mobley
Minerva Davis
B. L. Smith
Clark
Lost Life by Fatal Accident at Vandeventer Bridge
George W. Riley, a Wabash fireman for twenty one years, died yesterday after being struck at the overhead bridge near Vandeventer station in St Louis. Born July 22 1870 in Nodaway County he leaves a widow three daughters and two sons. The remains will be taken to Moberly for funeral services tomorrow at 2pm at the First Christian Church with burial in Geisland Cemetery.
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George W. Riley
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Louis
Vandeventer Station
Riley
Wabash
Moberly
Mas
Lara By
Farsider
Slater
Aletha Aleive
George Sh
Moherty
Bt Chutes
Wabash Hospital
N. Riley Gentry
Chas Riley
Couit Us
Tipp
Cornell Bluits
Marv Hicks
Walley Junction
Vontmun
Capabe
Ehuivehiad
Travernul
O Obiguary 4
Stanberry
L. M
Yeoman
Theamily
Myrna Street
Churen
Henson
Bankers Hear Liquor Ban Will Be Lifted
New York November 3 bankers at New York Nava received assurance the liquor ban will be lifted in time to let banks holding warehouse certificates as collateral liquidate these securities. The Sun’s informant, a leading banking lawyer, said a few weeks ago banks were worried but now the prohibition would end soon, allowing liquidation and distribution of pledged securities valued around 190 million to 215 million dollars. The danger lies in uneven distribution among few banks, risking huge liability if lifted. South Williams Street Domino Club to meet tomorrow afternoon with Mars Frank B Forney.
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New York
Nava
Sun
Washington
Knights of the Maccabees Sponsor Hall Banquet Smoker
The Knights of the Maccabees announce a smoker and banquet for members at Carpenter Hall at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to be present. Four candidates are to be initiated. Don’t miss this event.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Carpenter Hall
Alsov
Today s Reports On Strike Effectiveness In Mining
Reports from coal fields today will show if the miners strike is effective. Operators say many miners stay at work only under religious observance. union leaders report numbers on strike. President Wilson may appoint an industrial commission to settle the dispute. war department notes provide no disorder. Coal shipping operations paused as crews review the situation. few ships leaving.
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Washington
Sovernmien
Wilson
Ches Ceul
Hyder
Myrmers
Cabinat
War Department
Sve
Miners Seek Court Order to End Strike
Miners and operators clash over production and shortages as talks loom. Attorneys for miners prepare a petition for a temporary injunction to force withdrawal of the strike by next Saturday. Kilward Stewart and Dan Simms are named in the government’s representation, with Indiana operators proposing Washington talks for settlement.
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Henry Warrain
Léddinng
Dan W. Simms
United States
New Conference Under Consideration By Wilson In 1916
President Wilson and officials weighed forming a new industrial conference to avert widespread strikes in steel and coal. Delegates include miners and employers, with mediation if miners return to work. A proposed national plan would maintain coal supply while enabling a permanent employment framework. Railroad leaders also weigh strike votes on current demands.
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Wishington
D. C
Wilson
Industria
Coame
Ilot
Sica
Hines
Death of Mrs F P Bruton shocks local circle
Mrs Bruton died Saturday in a Kansas City hospital after an operation. Funeral held in Centuria with Mrs W L Eddings attending from Moberly. Widow of Frank Bruton a Sturgeon business man, he died earlier. Survived by son Clarence. A special train carried mourners from Moberly.
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FP. Bruton
W. L. Eddings
Centralia
Arrest name mix up and police judge appointment
A public notice reports a naming error in the arrest on North Morley street Friday night. Officer Mize confirms the arrestee with Mrs Bohanan was J M Nichols, not 46 Nichols. Mayor Gross names Justice M M Shalt as police judge during Judge Haynes illness. Marshall presided and three defendants paid $2 and costs for disturbing peace.
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Nat Fo
Nicho
Nichols
Democrat Today
Ged
Morley Street
Mize
Bohanan
J. M. Nichols
Gross
M. MM. “Shalt
Haynes
Marshall
Ben Henry Beaten Shot In Rural Missouri Incident
Late this afternoon Roy Burton, a farmer southwest of Muntsville, shot and likely killed coal miner Ben Henry after a long standing feud. Burton surrendered in Huntsville and directed officers to Henry’s body.
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Moberly
Roy Burton
Muntsvillé
Ben’ Henry
Henry
Higt Burton
Suaiens
Burton
Huntsville
E W Domino Club Reorganized After War Suspension
The E W Domino club ladies, whose meetings paused during the war, have reorganized and will hold regular meetings again. Mrs Roy Fletcher was chosen president and Mrs John Butterly named secretary or secretary.
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E.W. Domino Club
E. W. Domino Club
Roy Fletcher
John Butterly
Treaty vote efforts defeated and final schedule set
Washington reports attempts by Lodge to set a November 12 vote on the peace treaty were blocked by Hitchcock who warned the treaty could be killed. Administration plans a final vote on Thursday November 6 with a two-thirds majority to ratify, while other resolutions and reservations will be considered through November 5 with limited debate and staged voting.
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Washington, DC
Lodge
Hitchcock
Senate
Minor ix
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Aig
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tomorrow Evening
The Chamber of Commerce urges members to attend a decisive meeting tomorrow evening. The plans in formation will assign members to a special group matching their interests and provide a definite say in future commercial matters. The aim is to drive Moberly forward as an enterprising city within the region.
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Chamber of Commerce
Apesia
Bedr
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Minera
Union
Tan-Waite
Springveld
Lemuel Gonmpe
American Federation of Tabor
Lad
John IL. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Dan
H. D. Hartin
Jeverson Avenue Methodist Church
J. Fl. Moberly
Emma Hammonds
Hannaville
Big
L, Philpott
Fiveman Grane Teil
St. Luis
South Williams Stree, Domino Club
Mars
Frank B . Forney
Washington, D
pCa
Kilward Stewart
United Mine Workers
Rad. Stewart
Sibe
Staewert
Weshington
Steward
Butt
Phil &. Penna
Indiana Association of Operators
Slaware
Ben Henry
Phat
Rey Dario Tnan
Cee
Hantgvie
Lodg Ball
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