Teachers Oppose Thanksgiving Day Union Proclamation Speech
Four thousand Missouri teachers opposed unionization in a convention here with Dr. George Strayer of Columbia University applauded for urging teachers to avoid boycotts and to refrain from forming unions. The day’s events included remarks by J. Vo Lampson and Sam A. Baley, plus a proclamation by President Wilson designating November 7 as Thanksgiving Day. The piece also notes a homecoming report from Clange Campbell after fifteen months in France and a weather forecast predicting rain turning to snow with cold temperatures.
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St, Lewis
Missouri
Lte
Teachers” Association
George Strayer
Columbia University
New York
Jr. Strayer
J. Vo Lampson
American Federation of Teachers
Strayer
Riots lead to prison terms for seven defendants in Ervine case
In Phillips County Circuit Court Judge J. M. Jackson sentenced seven of the uprising defendants to two to ten year terms for second degree murder and assault with intent. Thirty seven men, all charged with first degree murder, pleaded guilty to lesser charges as trials continued. Earlier thirty-five had been convicted, with twelve facing execution in the electric chair. The remaining indictments target Sam Wilson and others for murder and assault as trials proceed.
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Helena
Anne
Novte Rypes
J. M. Jackson
Phillips County
Nivenit
Ervine
Erand
John WG. Milter
Sam Wilson
Luther Earls
Mt, 4Th Infantry
Unions Scheduled This Evening By Dr Roving
George Fortune and Mrs. Wally Wilber to be married at the Roving home on West Rollins Street by Rev C L Roving. The bride, a pleasant young woman, has lived here months and won local regard. Fortune travels for a boot company and they will live in Hannibal. In other notes, Grace Dian, a high school student, underwent appendectomy at Woodland hospital and is recovering well. Circuit Court grants final divorce decree for George Colver from Clara Colver amid a wealth contest over thirteen turkeys in a civil case Henderson Washers vs Chi Grees et al.
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C. L. Roving
George
Fortune
Wally Wilber
West Rollins Street
Hig
Sis Joove
Hannibal
Graze Dian
Woodland Hospital
Miss Grace
Circuit Conve
George Colver
Clara Colver
Henderson Washers
Eboal
New Angle in Coal Strike Reported in Kanawha Fields
In Kanawha district a new approach to the coal strike emerges as operators align with the United Mine Workers. Officials estimate daily losses in the tens of thousands due to halted sales across Cabin Creek and nearby fields. Col. Hartell and other authorities emphasize enforcing contracts while government troops maintain calm. A separate note covers a Militia visitor, Sidney Quayle, home on furlough after service.
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Charleston
United Mine Workers
Dumake
Danbury
Hyatters
Print Creek
D. C. Kennedy
Kanawha
Washington, D.C
United Aline Workers, Usion
Anderson
Indianapoli
Jnige Ames
Ames
Tood and Fuel
Federal
Court Int
Indianapolis
Fridax
Carpenter Street Church Names Rev George White Pastor
The Carpenter street church congregation met for a business session last evening and voted to call Rev. George White as pastor. White preached here last Sunday and evening and impressed attendees with his ambition and postgraduate studies at William Jowell College, liberty. If he accepts, the church believes he will carry forward the church’s work satisfactorily.
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White
Carpenter Street
George White
Warne
Weleasen
William Jowell
Berty
Congress Prepares Holiday Adjournment Amidst Reconstruction Drift
Washington reports Congress plans no major reconstruction votes before holiday recess. Senate leaders favor peace week and Christmas vacation, leaving postwar tariffs and military plans unsettled. House leaders seek action on railroad and tariff bills, but committee standoffs and postholiday timing hinder progress.
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Washington
Nevitt
Raymond Crapper
Service ‘Interstate Commerce Committee
Jahapdon
Momdell
House
Senate
Mondell
Cimmins
Army
Explosion at Atlas Powder Company plant hits Belleville area
An explosion at the Atlas Powder Company plant near Belleville Illinois caused injuries and widespread property damage. One powder press was destroyed and surrounding towns including Belleville St Louis and nearby areas reported damage though no heavy losses noted.
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Tawo Kileye
Atlas ‘Powder Company
Senate Nearing Vote on Treaty Amid Debate and Reservations
In Washington on November 6 the Senate nears a decision on the peace treaty with plans for final adoption. Key figures include Secretary Tumulty and Senator Hitchcock with talks at the White House. Knox proposed reservations to preserve U.S. action within the League. In other items, a ceremony at the Barker Hotel united Brock and Miss Laytham with J W Duval officiating.
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Soule
Ligee
Thomas
Swere
Witchesek
Democra
Hitchcock
Wilson
White House
Hicktock
Knox
Unite States
League of Nations
Opis
States
Nox
Washi
Coal strike deadlock persists on sixth day in Washington
Washington reports the coal strike at a deadlock on its sixth day as demands for immediate coal delivery flood railroad offices nationwide. Government mediation stalls with no clear move, while unions and operators dispute responsibility and public coal supply remains at risk.
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Washington, DC
Railroad Administration
E.roward
Edgar Wallace
Washingto
West Virginia
Justice Department
Justice
Meert
Colorado
Senate Labor
Kenyon
Saider
Indianapolis
Wet Forces Victorious in Elections in Three States
In Columbus Ohio incomplete returns show wet forces claiming gains as states resisted prohibition measures. Voter results indicate mixed outcomes with drys losing in New York New Jersey and Kentucky while Ohio shows close figures on ratification and the national prohibition amendment remains unsettled. Governor-elect Edwards of New Jersey camps on a wet platform. Potential county by county tallies reflect ongoing uncertainty as missing counties are largely dry.
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New York
New Jersey
Kentucky
Ohio
Jersey
Columbus
Wah
Edwards L. Edwards Waa
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Partle
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Belleville
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Quiro
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Isridge
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MAY Coal Company
Edward Rupp Coal Company
Moberly Fuel & Transfer Company
B. R. White Coal Company
Federal Railroad Administration
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W. S. Bowers
G. O. Perry
M. J. Lilly
McAllister
Oklahoma
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Nines
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Atlantic Ocean
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Prohibition
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