Pershing recalls last battle and armistice timing
General John J. Pershing told the Senate Joint Committee that American forces halted firing at 11 AM on November 11 after the armistice signings. He cited two aims: encourage German signatures and demonstrate restraint while awaiting full ceasefire. Some stray shots occurred around 1 PM as troops advanced into enemy lines.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Senate and
Chowsel Anilitary Affairs Committee
Pra Trie
Pershing
Early Settlement Hoped For In Indiana Mine Strike
In Indianapolis editorials note a possible quick end to the miners strike though no concrete steps have been taken. The Labor Department has not lifted the restraining order and arbitration was opposed by union lenders. A Terre Haute meeting of mine operators and Indiana field leaders was planned to address Steward’s claims of settlement proposals from some operators.
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Ihelanapolis
Rya
le O'Solivan
Tere
United Mine Workers
Department of Labor
Nion
Indiana Fields
Terre Haute
Taxian
Steward
The
Indians Coal Miners
Coolidge Re-elected Governor by Large Plurality in Massachusetts
Boston reports show Calvin Coolidge elected to a second term as Massachusetts governor by a vast plurality. The race drew claims of 150,000 by supporters, though actual returns placed Coolidge ahead of Democrat rival Richard TW. Lens by tens of thousands, with Long predicting bigger gains that did not materialize amid a police strike and labor mobilization.
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Boston
Mass
Calvin Cool- Inge
Muner
Long
Covldixe
Lis
Get. Coolidge
Roston
Gore
Rostan
Iohorit
Coordige
Cal- Vin
Coplidge
Lang
Spe
League of Nations
Republicnina
Five Negroes Convicted in Phillips County Uprising Murders
Helena Arkansas November 5 five Negroes were convicted on first degree murder for killings during the October uprising in Phillips County. The trials tied to the Progressive Mariners and Household Union of America reveal alleged orders to kill whites if demands on cotton prices were not met. Key witnesses described an organized insurrection and planned violence, with verdicts listing Banks Martin Giles Wordlow and others for the murders of W A Adkins and James Lappen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ani
Phillips County
Niveuil Court
America
Will Wordlow
Adking
Banks
Wondrow
Nesraas
Toop
Jetho
Max and
Girs
Ohn E. Miller
Union
Mvar
Wis
Recluse Norman Hudson Dies Alone Near Higbee
The story details Norman Hudson living alone about a mile east of Higbee. After last seen October 24, his nephew found the secluded residence abandoned with a decayed body. Neighbors shot the dog and entered the house discovering Hudson dead. age about 70, with a daughter in St. Louis and a son elsewhere.
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Norman Hudson
Higbee
Johan Whitmore
Hudson‘s Place
Hadson
Doc
Whitmore
Jayon
Hudson
St. Louis
Four States Vote Endorsements In Gubernatorial Races
Returns show two Republican and two Democratic governors elected with close races in Maryland and New Jersey. Boston reeked with the police strike influence as Coolidge maintained a growing lead statewide while Kentucky and Mississippi also weighed in. Ohio backed repeal measures amid national debates over law and order and the League of Nations.
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Washington
Maryland
Calvin Coolidge
Masseena- Betts
Richard A. Long
Boston
Woolidige
Edwin P. Marrow
Black
Kentucky
Bres A
Issie
Prohibition
Mississippi
Lee. Russell
Edward J. Edwin
New Jersey
Marylane
Alberta
Ritchie
Baltimore
New York City
Tammany
Ohio
Ries
Prohibition Wins Ohio as Dry Proposals Carry Statewide Vote
Secretary of State reports all four prohibition measures carry Ohio by margins from 65 800 to 75 000 votes continuing a dry trend from last year when dry wins totaled 26 000. The Ohio Taxpayers League conceded defeat of the classification amendment by about 160 000, with current indications showing dry gains overwhelming wet opposition in major areas. Also noted is the death of A Armstrong a Stanberry contractor aged 59 with services and interment planned in Stanberry.
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Columbus
Smith
Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Taxpayers
Léearne
Times A. White
Ohio Dry Federation
Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds Tonight and Warm Tomorrow
Partly cloudy conditions tonight with a slight warming trend. East portions see warmer temperatures tomorrow as conditions trend toward a sunny to partly cloudy day with mild highs.
Mrs H E Pitagerald and Norine Leave for St Louis
Mrs H E Pitagerald and daughter Norine plan to move to St Louis after attending a farewell dinner at Est 4 o clock in their honor hosted by Mrs Ed Kornegoor. Miss Fitzgerald acted as guest of honor, with Mr Eddie Keatinky providing music and songs including My Wild Irish Rose and Dear Ole Pal of Mine. A delightful luncheon and dancing followed in a lively farewell party atmosphere.
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H. BE. Pitagerald
Norine
St. Louis
Jol Fitzgerald
Ed’ Kornegoor
Miss Fitzgerald
Elso
Chamber of Commerce Sets Big Meeting A Packed Session
The Chamber of Commerce held a large meeting with lively energy and a pep filled session. Members formed divisions Mercantile Agriculture Industrial Civil Traffic Publicity and Conventions and chose chairs and aids. A plan to close stores for Armistice Day was discussed along with coal supply and potential air transit ideas for Moberly.
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Comrercet
R. J. Neeley
Rand
L.lowesbaiurd &7 Co
Thas
Ppee
Saads
Tres- Vas
Chamber of «Commerce
Théodore ‘Bazan
Os. Bowers
G. O. Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Wachinery
Roentes
Moberly
traffic and transporta_tion committee
Rich Correll
Bss Si
Follette Treaty Amendment Defeated in Senate
Washington November 5 The senate defeated the Follette amendment to strike labor clauses from the peace treaty. Vote 47 to 4. Hope for a final treaty vote on November 15 grew uncertain as leaders warned against railroading the treaty and favored delay over objectionable reservations.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Foltette
Coal Strike Sparks Government Push to End Injunction
Washington reports the Attorney General Ames stated the government will proceed against the coal strike to end the injunction, while labor leader Samuel Gompers urged that injunctions be vacated. The dispute threatens broader economic disruption as production falls and rail schedules shrink.
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General Ames
Ashington
Semis ‘Tion of Labor
Ames
Samuel ‘Gomipers
American Federation Labor
Citie
White House
WA Ee
Carr
Indax
Marion Demands Quick Disposition of Eveat and War Debate
Senator Borah spoke at length urging an advisory referendum declaration at war under the league. Senator Reed supported La Follette's motion to entrench leader clauses. In a social note, Miss Dora Schnidt entertained Mise Prieda Edterling of St. Louis at her country home with music and luncheon. Leo Faris, 15, died at Woodland Hospital this afternoon. funeral planned for Brookfield with services tomorrow.
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Marion
Borah
League
Reed
LaFollette
Mixes Ederling
Dora Schnidt
Mise Prieda
Edterling
St. Louis
Leo Faris
Welocks
Woodland Hospital
Brookfield
League of Nations first meeting set in Paris after peace
Paris nov 3 The supreme council says the first meeting of the league of nations will be held in Paris immediately after the peace treaty becomes effective. W E Lutes and wife of St Louis, guests of Mrs S BE Basser, will leave tomorrow for an extended visit.
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Paris
Suprem Council
League of Nations
Netdin
W. EL Lutes
St. Louis
S BE. Basser
Yfsil
Missouri Teachers Convene Tomorrow in St Louis
The Missouri State Teachers Association opens its 57th annual convention in St Louis with sessions starting at one. Speakers include Dr Georg Zuwayer Columbia University Miss Mawel Osmey rural education Columbia University and George Netcher Kansas City among others. Reorganization is planned for Saturday with Superintendent P P Callaway and Principal WW F Beach among attendees.
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Missouri
St. Louis
der. Georg Zuwayer
Columb
Aniversity
New Y York
P. P.callaway
F. Beach
Ann Wood
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