Federal Writs Spark Labor Protests In Coal Strike
Washington Nov 1 The federal court order halting the coal strike triggered rapid developments as labor leaders denounced the injunction as a constitutional violation. Workers in mining states faced mixed calls to remain at work or strike, while officials warned of enforcement. President Wilson moved to stabilize prices and authorize troop involvement to preserve order and fuel supplies amid a tense national crisis.
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Washington
Hiw
Palmer
Eti
Wilson
Chief Shot in Pursuit of Gunmen
St Louis police chief Martin O'Brien was shot in the neck while pursuing two robbers who had just robbed Henry K Gerhardt's jewelry store. He was taken to St John's Hospital with a serious but not life threatening wound. Three men were arrested as suspects after the incident and pursuit through Olive and Compton streets.
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ST. Louis
Martin O’brien
Olive and
Pine Streets
Compton Avenue
Henry K. Gerhardt
Suid Olive Street
St. John’s Hospital
Fred A. Bailey
Dbsa. Om
Gallagher
John F. Gallagher
Gerhardt
S Lh
George EE
Garven
Benjamin Funke
North Eleventh Street
Elmer Pustimueller
Clarence
Pustmuellers
Bell Avenue
PL A.m
Dayton Street
Funke
Ernest Pustmiueller
O'Brien
William Carr
Farlin Avenue
Lindell Avenue
Carp
Olive Street
Lodge Seeks November 12 Vote On German Peace Treaty
Washington November 1 formal negotiations began in the Senate for an early final vote on ratification of the German peace treaty. Senator Lodge proposed a unanimous consent to vote November 12, while Senator Hitchcock urged a 15 minute limit on all questions. Debate was curtailed but no voting date set as the Senate adjourned without action on amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Tlichesch
Nebraska
Iitchcock
la Follette Republican
Wisconsin
Senator Lodge
Hitchcock
Keystone Governor Prepares For Fight
Harrisburg Pennsylvania governor William Sproul on Friday night vowed to use the full power of the commonwealth through all agencies to protect workers who wish to continue work during the mine strike. He warned miners' marches and any demonstrations that could lead to disorders will not be allowed.
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Harisburg
William (. Sproul
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bolshevik Vessels Sunk Report Reaches London
An unconfirmed London rumor claims three Bolshevik ships were sunk as they attempted to land near Petrograd. A British fleet bombarded the vessels during the coastland incident.
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London
Petrograd
Injunction sparks strong miner protest in Springfield
Frank Farrington, chairman of the miners scale committee, telegrams to John L. Lewis declaring the injunction against the strike a rallying point. He vows the fight will continue and offers the Cheshire legal department’s aid to oppose the restraining order. Kerr, chief counsel for the Illinois miners, and other legal staff offer services free of charge.
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Springfield
Nev
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Farrington
Miners’ Scale Committee
It- Neils
Anderson
Chaois Legal Department
Womksin
Parrineton
Angus W. Kerr
Whinois
Farrington
International Organization
King Albert radios farewell to Wilson
On board the George Washington Oct 31 King Albert of Belgium sent a radio farewell to President Wilson after the ship sailed. He expressed regret at departure from America and gratitude for the cordial welcome from people and government. He and the queen will remember the hospitality and wished Wilson continued health and vigor in his great work.
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Associated Press
George Washington
King Albert
Belgium
President Wilson
White House
Washington
D. C
America
United States
Albert
Labor Leaders Warn of New Issues From Injunction
Washington reports Samuel Gompers and AFL officials condemned the federal injunction in the coal miners strike case. They argued it could spark broader trouble and pressed Attorney General Palmer for action amid stalled talks for continued employment and fair wages. The piece notes miners faced rising costs, idleness losses, and owners seeking high coal prices.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor
America
No Protest To Use Of Injunctions In Coal Strike
In Washington unions and officials met with Attorney General Palmer and did not protest the injunction against the Indianapolis coal strike. They offered to use their organizations to aid settlement efforts while Palmer said court power would suffice to protect the government.
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Pahner
Lberty
Washington
L- R
Priday
Palmer
Indianapolis
Gempers
Decatur Miners Strike Impacts Local Coal Mines
In MECATUR Ti on November 1, Decatur miners walked off at noon and more left before four, halting regular work. Production during the day fell below normal as two Decatur mines closed with orders for ten thousand tons on their books. Four hundred miners are affected by the stoppage.
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Mecatur
Decatur
Revives War Fuel Order
Fuel Administrator Garfield signed an order reviving the distribution and diversion orders of the fuel administration. The priority list now places railroads first, followed by the army and navy, other government departments, state and county offices, public utilities, retail dealers, manufacturing plants on the war industries board list, industries not on the list, jobbers, lake steamers, and tidewater steamers. Directors are instructed to seize and divert coal in transit to enforce the order.
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Washington
Garfield Friday
Fuel Administration
Army
War Industries Board
Tidewater
Hines
Witness Browning Dies in Court at La Harpe
In Carthage Brownsung oo ferParne, Mr. Browning suddenly collapsed at 8 o clock Friday afternoon while testifying in Junk v Hanson and Butler in the circuit court. He was called to the stand about 3 PM, two physicians arrived, but he died soon after. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs Victor Riley of Patoo suc and Miss Mabel, a Eureka College student.
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Circuit Court
Junk
Hanson
Butler
Browning
Michigan Puts Stop To All Olive Sales
DETROIT November 1 the seizure of all ripe olives in local retailers stocks began after five dinner attendees died from olive consumption chemical analysis showed the olives carried dangerous bacillus nine thousand kettles of olives were seized wholesalers were ordered to stop selling both ripe and green olives hotels were advised to remove olives from menus health officials declined to ban olive sales statewide samples of other canned foods are being analyzed
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Detroit
Department of Health
Michigan
Order Issued Fixing Prices for Bituminous Coal
President Wilson signed an executive order setting maximum prices for bituminous coal, with anthracite unaffected. Prices vary by state and prep size, ranging from $4.60 to $2.60 per net ton, aligning with levels prior to recent increases and intended to curb profiteering. States report ranges from Alabama to Virginia, detailing the lowest and highest figures for run of mine and prepared sizes.
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Ashington
Nov
Ll. W
Wilson
Geological Survey
Alabama
Colorado
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
West Virginia
Virginia
Keystone Unions Aid Striking Steel Men
Pittsburgh Nov 1 Promises of aid reached steel strike headquarters as Altoona and Polo unions said twenty nine locals recommended each member donate one day’s pay for the strike. Funds to aid families and strike committees were discussed and meetings planned across central Pennsylvania to address the effort.
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Pittsburgis
Altoona
Polo
Mies
Witian’s Beast
Rlienal Steel
Speakcats
Pennsylvania
West Kentucky Coal Fields Will Not Be Affected By Strike
Paducah officials report West Kentucky coal fields will operate despite a nationwide coal miners strike scheduled to start at midnight. St Charles mine officials in Paducah say an agreement with miners six weeks ago bans participation in the strike, ensuring uninterrupted output locally.
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Paducah
Nho Way
West Kentucky
St. Charles
Reds Capture Town in Moscow Wireless Dispatch
A wireless Moscow dispatch reports Red forces captured Ytetropavilovsk from Admiral Vetchak’s troops. The town reportedly fell on Thursday, as stated in the urgent transmission received today.
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London
Ytetropavilovsk
Vetchak
Moscow
Miners Chiefs Silenced by Court in Indy Strike
Indianaplis federal court issued a sweeping restraining order halting all strike leadership activity for the United Mine Workers of America. Eighty four leaders named, deputies served, preventing any mass meetings or strike messaging as the war time fuel act remains in force until the end of the war.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
A. B. Anderson
Federal
Cleveland
United States
C. B. Ames
Judge Ames
Jesuit
Leg Coal Miners Union
Indianapelis
John L. Lewis
William Green
Percy Tetlow
Ellis Searles
John Wilkinson
Muskogee
Okio
Oan Yleave
Pittsburgh
A. R. Watkins
Yorkere
Ohio
M J. Ferry
Tacolton
Lawrence Bramilet
Diamond
John J. Mates
Williamstown
Par
D. Vanbern
Terre Haute
Tutt
Samuel Ballantyne
Boone
Town
Frank Walters
Jellicco
Venn
William Dalrymple
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Keystone Govenor
Illinois Miners’ Executive
Mr. Gompers
Woll
Federation
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