President Wilson declares coal strike will be opposed
Washington and Bloomington reports detail President Wilson and cabinet opponents of a proposed November coal miners strike. The government vows to enforce laws and keep mines operating, with possible military support if needed, while urging arbitration to resolve disputes between operators and miners. Governors nationwide express support for the stance.
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Oct
James M Sox
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Louis F. Hart
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Demand for First Cotton Bale Auction Drives High Prices
First cotton bale auctions draw eager buyers in many markets. Competitors bid aggressively for the privilege of purchasing the inaugural bale, elevating prices due to advertising prestige and competitive spirit.
Esperanca Found Rubber Discovery by Jesuit Missionary
Dr Mancethe Esperance, a Jesuit missionary, is believed to have discovered rubber trees during an apostolic journey. The find is tied to his early explorations and reported in local historical notes.
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Esperanca
Mancethe Esperance
Prosaic Ending in a Lady's Letter Fragment
Excerpted lines describe a pair alone waiting through a day as poetry is recited and music plays. The man contrasts his blonde hair and lavender eyes with a brunette’s features and mentions a mateh as lights go out. The tone suggests intimate, cautious storytelling in a youthful letter.
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Bady
Journeys Among Cambelas Indians Record Sap Syringe Bottle
The traveler described the Cambelas of South America and named a tree Ser inguedira after noting their use of its sap to harden into crude bottle shapes resembling syringes.
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South America
Not So Bad. Plural Question Answers Simply
A Boston Transcript quip notes a pupil’s reply on plural forms: the same thing, but more of it.
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Boston Transcript
Coal Miners Reject Offer and Strike Threats Rise
Edward W. Pickard reports Labor delegates withdraw from the Washington industrial conference after collective bargaining rejection. Leaders urge broad strikes and wage actions to halt steel and coal production while rail workers prepare for possible work stoppages as battles with employers intensify.
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Edward W. Pickard
Washington
Gompers
Labor conference fails to bridge wage talks and strikes looming
The industrial conference ends in failure as unions press for collective bargaining and the capital group resists unanimity. Amid rising tensions, a soft coal miners strike looms for November 1 with Secretary Wilson seeking a wage proposal. government may keep mines open with troops if needed.
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Strike End by Troops Forces New York Express Drivers
Director General Hines ended the express driver strike in New York by threatening troop replacement. Longshoremen’s strike efforts failed as food shortages and rising prices worsened. Secretary of War Baker ordered troops to port to take over jobs, warning of bullets for interference. Longshoremen largely refuse to return without higher pay, demanding $1 hourly plus $2 overtime.
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Hines
New York
Metropols
Baker
Senate adopts 14 reservations to treaty with Germany
The foreign relations committee sets 14 reservations and a preamble to the ratification resolution. It states U S ratification shall not take effect until three of four allied nations approve the reservations. Provisions cover unilateral withdrawal, no mandate acceptance, Congress authorization, sovereignty, Monroe Doctrine, Shantung dissent, and export protection from the renovations commission.
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Senate
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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America
Great Britain
France
Italy
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Shantung
Harbord Mission Reaches Constantinople After Strenuous Journey
American forces under Major General Harbord arrive in Constantinople after a hard trip. Most commissioners oppose accepting a mandate for Armenia unless other powers pledge to hands off and respect the territorial status quo.
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Harbord
Constantinople
America
Crisis follows opening of parliament in Lloyd George era
Premier Lloyd George faced a rapid parliamentary challenge as a government defeat occurred on a minor amendment. With only about half the members present, officials doubted the cabinet would resign despite the outvote, a standard response in such cases.
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Lloyd George
French Uncover Alsace-Lorraine Conspiracy for Autonomous Republic
French military authorities reveal a major Alsace Lorraine plot to form an autonomous republic. The leader admits German financing and confirms no Bethmann Hollweg relative acted as intermediary between Berlin and the conspirators.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Bethmann-Hollweg
Berlin
Indiana Woman Tells of Experience with Favorite Prescription
Mrs Minnie McGregor of LaPorte credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with strengthening her during expectancy and helping her baby be strong and healthy. Others from Lafayette Frankfort and Kirkersville report better sleep nervous relief and improved well being after using the tonic.
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Minnie McGregor
Clement St
Lafayette, Ind
Dr. Pierce
Carrie Headlee
E. Barner St
Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
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