Economy Rules Spread To East West Protests Coal Allotment
Springfield Mississippi December reports state utilities commission issued orders for all down state utilities to conserve fuel and power. Rules mirror Chicago guidelines and take effect today, restricting business activity. Miners in central Illinois stand firm awaiting a satisfactory pact as coal stock dwindles with cold weather. Prosecutions expand as government seeks to enforce the Lever act and Sherman law in the coal strike case. Six UMWA officials posted bonds of 10000 each for upcoming hearings. grand jury to review operators and miners for conspiracy and violations.
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Springfield
State Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
Illinois
Department of Justice
Orders to withdraw American workers from Mexico
American employers in Mexico have ordered border representatives to plan immediate withdrawal of their American staff if diplomatic relations deteriorate. The move, withheld at present for safety reasons, would idle multinationals and mines, disrupting Mexican employment and risking large property losses until Americans can return. The action follows rising tensions and concerns over safety for scattered American workers inland.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Wilson
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Lansing
State Department
White House
Grayson
Fall
New Mexico
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Carranza
Whitchcock
Henry P. Fletcher
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Dempsey Predicts Carpentier Victory in London Fight
In Los Angeles on December 6 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion stated Georges Carpentier would beat Joe Beckett in London, saying he and manager Jack Kearns had anticipated the French champion to win.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Joe Beckett
London
Jack Kearns
Evidence centers on pawned weapon in Reddish murder case
In Jacksonville Illinois on December 5 the state builds circumstantial evidence linking Dr Horace Reddish to the revolver used in his father Stephen Reddishs murder. Witnesses describe pre and post arrest actions in Alton and pawn ticket findings in a hotel room as police and editors corroborate Reddish ownership of the weapon. Defense contests ownership and pawn use under an assumed name.
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Jacksonville
Ills
Horace Reddish
Jerseyville
Alton
Peter Fitzgerald
E. E. Campbell
P. B. Cousely
Reddish
St Louis
Bertha Pentz
Stephen Reddish
Bunker Coal Embargo Sparks Diplomatic Concern
Washington December 5 The fuel administration embargo on bunker coal for foreign vessels in American ports drew worry in diplomatic circles. No protest yet, but embassies and Shipping Board officials discussed limiting coal to return voyages, to ease port congestion. Britain faces no treaty protection due to lack of a U.S. commercial agreement, with talk of Wales coal shipments to New York if needed.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Shipping Board
Great Britain
United States
Wales
New York
Baker And His Party Reach Panama Canal
Secretary of War Baker and his party arrived in the canal zone this morning aboard the Northern Pacific. The group, escorted by canal officials and army officers, traveled through the waterway with stops at Gatun Pedro Miguel and Miraflores before continuing toward the Pacific end.
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Panama
Baker
Canal Zone
Northern Pacific
Pacific
Gatun
Pedro, Miguel
Miraflores
Seize 15 Mines In Missouri Gardner Justifies His Act
Governor Frederick D. Gardner proclaims seizure of fifteen Barton county coal mines as Missouri faces a fuel famine. He says mines are taken to avert distress in state institutions. Colonel E M Slayton named superintendent of Barton county operations. General Clark coordinated engineers from state institutions to operate 24 steam shoals in the Barton field if needed.
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Jefferson City
Frederick D. Gardner
Missouri
Barton County
E. M. Slayton
Independence
Clark
Ssate
Berkman Spends Day In Buying Clothing
New York December fifth Alexander Berkman spent the day equipping himself with American clothing in preparation for deportation to Russia. He and Emma Goldman will be in custody at Ellis Island by noon as bail during deportation proceedings has expired. Lawyer Warry Weinberger plans to file habeas corpus to secure bail while challenging the deportation order on Miss Goldman’s citizenship by marriage and freedom of speech claims conflicts. Goldman is due to arrive in Chicago this morning.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Russia
Emma Goldman
Ellis Island
Warry Weinberger
Department of Labor
Weinberger
Miss Goldman
Chicago
Arrest Iowa Miners On Contempt Charge
DES MOINES IA December 5 J C Lewis and John Gay officers of the Iowa district United Mine Workers were arrested for contempt of court alleged to violate a federal injunction from Judge A B Anderson Indianapolis. Both men headed to Albia to arrange a ten thousand dollar appearance bond.
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Des Moines
Iowa
J. C. Lewis
John Gay
United Mine Workers of America
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Albia
Ohio Governor Calls Strike Conference
Governor Cox calls a conference with mine operators and miners officials in Columbus to push settlement of the coal strike after days of talks with leaders on both sides.
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Ohio
Columbus
Cox
Opsewere
Tony
Train Service In West Cut Down
Chicago announces a one third cut in passenger service on north, west and northwest lines starting next Monday with others to follow in the east and south. Parlor, club, lounging and observation cars are discontinued. Trains may be shortened, lengthened or rearranged to carry cargo, with second sections required and overflow travelers handling elsewhere. No immediate changes to mail and express trains though Christmas rush coverage is restricted.
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Chicago
P. S. Eustis
Cummins closes railroad bill talk in congress
Senator Cummins chairing the interstate commerce committee ends three days of briefing on a railroad bill designed to restore private ownership. He defends the anti strike clause, denies interference with workers, and supports industrial peace while noting President Wilson backs the measure. sentiment grows to curtail debate to speed passage.
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Washington
Senator Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
America
Wilson
Congress
Hannibal Gas Users Shut Off Thursday
A breakdown at the Citizens Gas plant in Hannibal will deprive consumers of gas through Thursday night and into Saturday, affecting heating lighting and cooking. Manager J G Light says repairs will be expedited as workers toil overnight to restore service.
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Hannibal
Citizens Gas
J. G. Light
Southwestern Train Service Curtailed
The Southwestern region will cut passenger train service by one third as a coal conservation measure. Regional Director B. F. Bush ordered the reduction effective at midnight Sunday. Luxury cars are banned. observation cars allowed only if sleeping cars are unavailable. No special trains or lengthened trains. District ticket offices remain open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the coal crisis.
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St, Louis Mo
B. F. Bush
Mexican Ambassador Denies Fall Charges
Mexican Ambassador Bonillas denies Senator Fall’s accusation that he sought to spread Bolshevist propaganda in the United States. He states he has never fostered any disturbances and notes Mexico has taken steps to prevent radical doctrine spreading at home or abroad.
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Washington
Dec
Fall
Bonillas
Encourt
Ad States
Mexico
United States
Reported Capture Of Villa Denied by Mexican Consul
Andres Garcia consul general in El Paso Texas received a telegram from Chihuahua City military HQ saying the reported capture of Francisco Villa near Parral was not true.
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el, Paso
Texas
Andres Garcia
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Francisco Villa
Parral
Orders Issued to Save Fuel During Emergency
The fuel saving orders require turning off interior and exterior lights, reducing transit schedules, lowering car and station temperatures, limiting shop and warehouse service to six and a half hours, restricting most stores to 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and limiting theaters to six performances weekly. Hospitals and essential services are exempt from hours but must conserve energy. motion pictures are exempt but still urged to conserve. Elevators limited to one car and freezing precautions apply. Temperature set to 65 degrees during the emergency, and utilities must publish the orders and suspend service to noncompliant customers.
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Qnoe
Commission
Plan Giant Stadium For Chicago Crowds
Chicago plans unveil a giant horseshoe shaped stadium of concrete and marble with seating for 100000. Estimated cost 1723000 dollars. A temporary stage for spectacular events is planned and a winter flooding area of 1200 by 700 feet for skating. One end open to serve as a reviewing stand for parades. Start date uncertain.
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Chicago
Chicago Stadium
Plan Turkey Dinner When Pershing Comes
In Laclede Missouri on December 5 Gen Pershing and staff aboard the general’s private car Washington and a compartment sleeper are due to arrive from St. Louis at 3 29 am on Tuesday December 23 and spend the day. A reception at the opera house and an old fashioned turkey dinner at the old home are planned with an indoor program in the afternoon featuring Governor Gardner as principal speaker.
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Laclede
Dee
Gen. Pershing
Feneral
Washington
St. Louis
Lincoln
Opera House
Governor Gardner
Allotment To West Made Larger
Washington reports coal rationing measures amid a nationwide strike by bituminous miners. Middle western leaders press for sharing surplus with the east while a Great Northern official seeks better distribution at the Great Lakes. Mines offer miners an added 11 cent per ton pay raise, aligning with Garfield’s proposal for a 14 percent wage rise without boosting coal prices. Railroads push coal westward with 800 cars daily to three regions as eastern reserves dwindle.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Middle Western
Congress
Eastern Seaboard
New England
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Fuel
Mississippi Valley
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Northwestern
Great Lakes
Garfield
Railroad
Middle West
Mississippi River
Central Western
Oklahoma Governor To Enter The Mines
Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson and John A Whitehurst head to McAlster to join 300 volunteers as coal miners. First carload of coal expected tonight. Thirteenth US Cavalry units in Columbus NM will reach McAlster Saturday for duty in the Oklahoma coal mine region. Governor Robertson issues a proclamation placing the Oklahoma national guard on standby. no immediate call expected.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Dec. S
J. B. A. Robertson
John A. Whitehurst
State Council of Defense
McAlster
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Columbus
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Robertson
Oklahoma National Guard
Packers Take Over Food Concerns In Clayton Case
Washington reports the federal trade commission issued formal complaints against the five large Chicago meat packers alleging violation of the Clayton act through absorbing about thirty corporations handling food and related products. Replies due in forty days precede a public hearing by the commission.
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Washington
Federal Trade Comission
Chicago
Ony
Fmut
Bolsheviks Peace Delegation Arrives in Dorpat
On December 4 the Bolshevik peace delegation arrived in Dorpat to meet with delegates from the Baltic state.
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Dorpat
Baytic State
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United States District
Federal Grand Jury
L. Ert Slack
Dan W. Simms
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John L. Lewis
William Green
Ellis Searles
Mine Worker Journal
Percy Tedlow
Edward Stewart
William Mitch
District No. MH
Dempsey
Carpentier
U.S
Jenkins
Panama Canal
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Berkman
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