Eight Hour Day Agreement Signed For Rail Workers
The Mallroat Administration and Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way employes reach a new eight hour day contract. It grants one and a half times pay after ten hours for most workers, with overtime rules for extra or floating crews and several classifications continuing current rates. About 600 workers affected, effective during federal control, with certain protections for track and bridge crews and signaling staff. A separate report notes a Newark, New Jersey case where a man killed his wife, then himself, after a confrontation at a murder scene.
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Washington
New
Mallroat
Brotherhood of Maintenanes
Hallend
Mines
Manuel Lulur
Denver council action on labor protest sparks jail risk
City officials moved to suppress unrest after a labor protest led by Stepeewee and allied groups. The action aimed to curb ravtivalism and enforce propriety following demonstrations by organized labor members. Allegations mention a potential $100,000 in penalties and warnings for participants.
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Denver
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Washington faces sensor shortage stalling arms supply
Reports from Washington indicate a critical sensor shortage hampers arms production as the purchasing department fails to source components. Authorities launch inquiries and seek suppliers to meet future military needs while officials warn of potential impacts on defense readiness. The Greek premier Venizelos plot surfaced amid widespread arrests in Athens.
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Washington
United States
Athens
Venizelos Anid Evertinow
Mart Aechy
Nutter Athen
Cup to honor U S forces from London officers club founders
British MP Brittain arrives in New York with a silver loving cup from the founders of the American Officers' Club in London. The cup, dating to George III's era, will be presented to the United States Army and Navy. Secretaries Baker and Daniels have accepted on behalf of the two services, with the presentation planned in Washington.
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New York
Sur Stry Brittain
M. P
Thisory
George TH
United States Army and Navy
American Officers’ Club
London
Baker and Daniels
Washington
Chicago crime wave tied to coal strike claim
Chief Garrity blamed the soft coal miners strike for the Chicago crime wave. He cited the city light plant plan to cut street lights as inviting thugs to operate, noting forty hold-ups, twenty eight auto thefts, three pistol hijackings and several safe throwings reported to police.
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Chicago
Garrity
Etty
Treaty Debated as Senate Rejects Covenant Vote
The article reports the United States Senate defeating the League of Nations covenant, with the treaty's ratification blocked by Democratic opposition. It notes possible resubmission next session, and mentions ongoing political maneuvers and related foreign policy debates in Washington and New York. It also references Hearst acquiring two newspapers and other industry news.
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Uniin News
Herston
Washington
League of Nations
Covent de Feet
United States Senate
Langue of Nations
Congress
Germany
Foreign Solarions Committee
Hopton
Plan Strike Next Spring in Copper Mines
Phoenix report notes a committee formed by the American Legion to probe radic activities. James L. Gannon of Metal Mine Workers' Industrial Union No. 80 threatens a statewide copper miners strike next spring if a six hour day is not granted. Charles H. Sherrill, ex American minister to Argentina, at a dinner urges Japan to add a lady's agreement to a gentlemen's to ease relations over the picture bride phenomenon in California.
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Phoenix
Ariz
The
American Legion
James L. Gannon
Metal Mine Workers’ Industrial Union No. 80
Industrial Workers of the World
Pbe Wty
Charles H. Sherr
Argentina
California
US to Prosecute Crackle Steel Officials for Tax Violations
The Internal Revenue Service will prosecute certain Crackle Steel Company of America officials for alleged irregularities in income and excess profits reporting. Commissioner Ro per announced after a conference with HL Wilkinson, chairman of the Crucible company board.
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Washington
Crackle Steel Company of America
Internal Revenue Roper
HL 8 Wilkinson
Crucible Company
U S May Intervene in Mexican Crisis Amid Tense Talks
Washington debates potential U S intervention as Carranza government faces pressure. Secretary Lansing supports aggressive action with joint naval and military steps, targeting Veracruz and Puebla. Obregon prepares to tour Mexico City campaigning against Carranza amid Liberal Constitutional party dynamics.
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Washington
Willi O. Jenkins
Mateo
Villane
Jenkins
Lansing
Navy
Puebla
Sinkins
Cal
United States
America
Iwata Obrien
Obregon
Mexico City
Carranza
Lubes Cabrera
Mexico
Liberal Constitutional Party
Whisky Rush to Chicago Heralds Wartime Prohibition Drive
Trainloads of whisky are rushed to Chicago from Kentucky distilleries to supply the wartime prohibition effort. It became known that barrels of whisky have been received from Kentucky during the days and many more barrels are on the way.
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Chicago
Kentucky
United France Strong as Elections Return Leader Declares
Arik Premice Chellenerdt addresses elections asserting France will follow law and order during reconstruction. He argues the country will be stronger and more united after voting, emphasizing national unity and continuity in governance.
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Arik
Premice
Chellenerdt
Sid Thet
France
Vienna famine burden stirs UK plea for US aid
Premier George told the House of Commons there was no hope of helping Vienna’s economy without United States support. Britain had already given 2,500,000 pounds to the Viennese government but warned it would not bear most of the famine burden without outside assistance.
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Premer Savya George
House of Commons
Vienna
United States
Great Britain
Western nations argue over treaty ratification and policy
Washington debates the fate of the peace treaty as Senate delays proceed with possible Lodge reservations while domestic issues like wartime prohibition loom. President Wilson faces pressure to accept reservations or risk broader political repercussions as international and domestic stakes rise. Detroit closes with a creed adoption marking a shift toward a progressive program.
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Congress
Senate
Preat
Wilson
White House
Hhuit Poticy
Germany
United States
Civis i
Waslogeon
Wiser
Lodge
Senator Lodge
Harding
League of Nations
Japs Deny Red Parley Report at Peace Conference
Japanese delegation at the peace conference denied a published report that negotiations were underway with Russia in Siberia. The denial came amid questions raised by the press about the status of talks and the broader diplomatic effort.
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Paris
Siberia
Fuel Shortages Threaten Chicago Industry Amid Strike
Western Newspaper Union reports acute fuel shortages as coal strikes loom. About 1,000 Illinois manufacturing workers may face suspensions. seven large industries including A. L. Andrews & Co and Interstate Iron & Steel plan shutdowns. Unclear whether longer stoppages will worsen unemployment. police announce nighttime civilian clothing for patrols to curb crime.
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Chicago
Middle West
Fuel Administration B
Canada
Trtnois Manufacturing Association
A. IL. Andrews & Co
Dynes 8
Kirk & Co
Montreal College Burned at Laval University Fire
Fire destroyed the main buildings of the University of Montreal known as Laval University, including the medical department, with losses around 400 000 dollars covered by insurance. Present at every roll call, Washington. Texas Democrat and Ohio Republican led attendance honors during the special session, voting on all 210 calls.
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Montreal College
Washington
House
Tex
Democrat
Texas
Ricketts
Ohio
Eveh
German Marks Speculation Draws Chicago Investors
Chicago bankers report over 21 000 residents bought German marks as a speculation on a rising market. Since the armistice on November 11 1918 about two hundred million marks have been purchased in Chicago as belief grows that values will advance within a year.
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Chicago
Police Warn Of Christmas Gift Bomb Plots Nationwide
Philadelphia police superintendent warns of possible bomb outrages at Christmas from gift packages mailed to national state and city officials. Federal and state officials have begun precautions after information seen in investigations by authorities.
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Philadelphia
Parrot Brings Snake In House In Kellerton NY
Kellerton residents Mr. and Mrs. Aydan Metz kept Polly the parrot free in their home. The bird dragged a two foot brown snake into the parlor, prompting Mr. Metz to strike at the snake and neighbors to help remove it. The snake was rolled up and taken outside where it was killed. Polly’s freedom ended as the door to her cage was closed.
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Kellerton
N. Y
Aydan Motz
Polly
Mrs. Metz
Mrs. Met Hed
Metz
John Boots
Drunken man sees crimson spider on woman's coat
In Portand Oregon John Dick slaps a woman claiming a red spider crawled on her. Police report shows he was intoxicated after whiskey and moonshine. He admits figment of his mind caused the assault and is fined seven days in jail after a medical prescription.
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John
Jobo
Jorge Newtan
Bird Smoking Cigarette Sets College on Fire
A garbled report describes a sparrow knocking a cigarette butt from a dorm window which ignited dry grass and caused minor damage at Geneva College in Hewver Falls Pennsylvania. Fire Chief Richard Timmons of Beaver Falls will note the incident in the official report.
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Bird
College
Geneva College
Hewver Falls
Richard Timmons
Beaver Falls
White Chicken Brings Lost Diamond Ring to Light
In Zani Virginia a white chicken, kept by Dr. W B Richardson and his fiancée Mrs Richardson, allegedly finds the long missing diamond ring swallowed by the bird after the fiancé lost the ring during their engagement. The discovery ends a period of anxious search and superstition about the chicken as a token of good luck.
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W. B. Richardson
Mre Richardson
Late Market Notations on Silver and Spelter Prices
Market notes record per unit pricing for silver at 7.60 and 12.00 Spelter, with bar and other metal rates listed as of the late session. The text reflects quotation style of the period, detailing commodity values for metal traders.
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Moredy
Eastern Livestock Prices and Related Market Notes
A fragmented Eastern Livestock listing shows prices for cattle sheep and poultry with various weight grades and totals for Chicago and Memphis markets. The report includes pack ing cows heifers and sheep values, plus references to ladies in labor and market notes. It also mentions French Chinese marriage trends and state political appointments affecting the U S Senate.
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American Glue Company
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