Aine Out for Honor in Grange in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan insiders expect a minority report on whether to accept union labor invites to confer. The Grange committee on food will present findings this afternoon and leaders predict an animated discussion. Election next Tuesday remains highly uncertain with John C Ketcham leading in some polls and rivals including W J Thompson S J Lowell B Needham O Raine and B John Black. John Morris urged government ownership of merchant marine as part of a broader Non-Partisan League program.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
National Grange
Eood
John C. Ketcham
Michigan Grange
Mr. Ketcham
W. J. Thompson
East China
Maine
S. J. Lowell
Fredonia
N. Y
B. Needham
Lane Kans
C. O. Raine
Canton
B. John Black
Roslyn
Grange
John Morris
Colorad
League
Cenfer
Down Town
Demeter
Armory
United States
William Alden Smith
Cloture Vote On Peace Treaty Debate In Senate Seen Doubtful
Washington November 14 Republicans push for cloture to shut off the peace treaty debate and predict a two thirds vote. Democrats show uncertainty amid administration policy concerns as Vice President Marshall chairs the vote expected an hour after the Senate convenes.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Marshal
Irish Labor Leader Held To Grand Jury
New York November 15 James Larkin Irish labor leader and Benjamin Gitlow former assemblyman were held for the grand jury on charges of advocating criminal anarchy Chief Magistrate McAdoo denounced radical activities in the country during the hearing.
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New York
James Larkin
Benjamin Gitlow
McAdoo
Only 2 Firms Can Sell Their Liquor
District Attorney Charles F. Clyne warned there will be no orgy tomorrow even if the prohibition law is struck down. He said in Chicago that if the ruling is unfavorable the two wholesale firms Woolner and Company of Peoria and Hannah and Hogg of Chicago would be allowed to move or sell their stocks.
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Chicago
Charles F. Clyne
Carpenter and Fitzhenry
Chicago-Peoria
Mr. Clyne
Woolner and Company of
Peoria
Hannah and Hogg
Indiana fuel shortage worsens as utilities face cutbacks
Indianapolis Indiana November coal supply dwindles as miners remain out and union orders to halt strikes persist. Public Service Commission Chairman Lewis says November 6 order to cut nonessential power use may expand to all utilities, with a state utilities fuel commission meeting planned to set a broader conservation program.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Indiana Public Service Commission
Lewis
Commission
State Utilities Fuel Commission
Steel Strike Enters Ninth Week On Friday
Pittsburgh reports the steel strike enters its ninth week. John Fitzpatrick, head of the national steel strike committee, says the industry is crippled as laborers including foreigners strike for American labor conditions and rights. The committee notes smooth operations of the commissary system and ongoing financial support from organized labor while mills reportedly operate and workers return.
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Pittsburgh
John Fitzpatrick
National Steel Strike Committee
National Committee
Sheriff And His Son Shot In Jail Delivery
In LeMars Iowa on November 15 William Maxwell son of Sheriff Hugh Maxwell was fatally injured when shot by escaping prisoners in the Plymouth County jail. The father was shot, the mother stunned, and two sisters locked in the jail as four escapees were captured by Sioux City police after a Westfield bank robbery on October 27. William Convey awaited trial for attempting to shoot the sheriff.
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William Convey
Sheriff Maxwell
Chadsey vows purge of un American thought in schools
CHICAGO Nov 15 Dr Charles E Chadsey superintendent of schools declared he would go any length to purge the school system of un American thought or action He referred to Crane Technical High School and Junior College students suspended for failing to face the east in tribute to World War I soldiers
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Chicago
Charles E Chadsey
Crane Technical High School
America
Martin Funeral Held In Old Home Friday
The body of Senator Thomas S. Martin of Virginia was buried Friday in the University of Virginia cemetery after dying in Charlottesville. National figures and Scottsville natives attended, with Vice President Marshall and an aged newsboy among mourners. Fifty members of Congress formed a semicircle near the grave, while fifteen Confederate veterans who served with Martin stood nearby.
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Charlottesville
Thomas S. Martin
Virginia
University of Virginia
Scottsville
Marshall
Congress
Radicals Use Mexico as Route to U S, Report States
A Washington dispatch reports that large arms orders from Mexico to Europe were followed by evidence of a Soviet Russian radical route through Mexico into the United States. Immigration and Justice departments track influx of radicals and red propaganda via the Mexican border, and a Mexican consulate letter endorsing nationalization is cited as potentially embarrassing to the U S State Department.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Europe
Soviet
Russia
United States
Immigration Service
Department of Justice
Mexcan
Raymond P. de Negri
New York
Flavia Borque
State Department
de Negri
George Creel
Manuel Carpi
Wilson
Constitutional Assembly
Palmer Defends Wartime Prohibition Across States
Attorney General Palmer maintains the wartime prohibition law is valid and will be vigorously defended to the Supreme Court. Prosecutions continue in other areas despite injunctions halting enforcement in two states and Ohio’s referendum stance on the constitutional amendment’s effective date remains unchanged until 36 states ratify.
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Washington
Palmer
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Department of Justice
United States Supreme Court
United States
Department
Som
Ohio
Flight resumes from Kane after non stop plan
Word reached Kane Pennsylvania on Friday night that Vice Admiral Kerr commanding the Handley Page airship will resume his flight from Kuthekwa near Kansas at noon today. The craft left Mineola with the plan to fly non stop to Chicago but interruptions require a restart in a new location.
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Kane
Kerr
Handley-Page
Mineola
Chicago
Kuthkequa
Kans
Butter being doctored at high prices in many cases
Chemists of the bureau of agriculture report that butter sold to consumers often contains excess water, salt and coloring agents despite high prices. Recent shipments have been received under the food and drug acts, with federal law requiring at least 82.5 percent milk fat.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricuture
Wilson outlines three plans for coal wage peace
Secretary Wilson opened a nation wide coal conference with a blunt rejection of a thirty hour week and a 60 percent wage rise as impossible. He proposed three procedural plans: joint wage scale talks, district level concurrent sessions, and central field first with others following. The meeting spotlighted whether non union fields would be included and hinted at a possible week long session as miners and operators debate scope and rights of organized labor.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
United Mine Workers
Mes
Lewis
Miners Demand Full Wages and 30Hour Week in Washington Talks
Springfield Illinois November 15 Miners press for full demands from the Cleveland convention including a sixty percent wage increase and a thirty hour week or a special miners convention for approval. John Watts and Freeman Thompson of the United Mine Workers led the drive as miners stayed on strike pending a new agreement.
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Springfield
Ills
Washington
John Watts
United Mine Workers of America
Watt
Freeman Thompsn
Illiams
12Th
Wilson
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Prohibitionist Johnson Praised After London Hazing
William Johnson an American prohibitionist known as Buffalo Bill Johnson drew heavy press attention in London after being hazed by students. He called the incident a joke and plans future public appearances, while critics say his visit showed impertinence in lecturing English on liquor policy.
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Associated Press
London
William
Pussy-foot
Johnson
England
Anti-Saloon League
Irish Flag Removed From De Valera Auto
In Portland on November 1 a flag of the Irish republic was removed from the car of Eamon De Valera, requested by former service men led by Ensign A T Kurtz. The flag stood beside an American flag near Liberty temple. the group cited U S nonrecognition of the Irish republic. Mayor Baker said the flag would not be permitted for the remainder of De Valera's visit.
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Portland
Ore
Eamon de Valera
Irish Republic
A. T. Kurtz
de Valera
Liberty Temple
United States
George L. Baker
Theland Distilling Company
Joshua W. Miles
Internal Revenue of
Maryland
Rose
Judge Rose
Pan-German students bar Hindenburg entry at Reichstag
In Berlin on November 14 pan German students blocked Field Marshal von Hindenburg from entering the Reichstag to testify before a sub committee on war responsibilities. They forced his chauffeur to return with the former commander in chief to his home.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Reichstag
Giant Plane Forced To Light By Weather
NEW YORK November 15 The Handley Page airplane that set out from Mineola for a non stop flight to Chicago landed at Mount Jewett Pennsylvania Friday afternoon A message received by Driller Reese states that intense cold in upper air levels forced the landing and cut the flight short
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New York
Handley-Page
Fnday
Mineola
Chicago
Mount Jewett
Reese Ee
Local Farm Bureaus Must Approve Plan
Chicago Nov 15 A combined Thanksgiving and Armistice celebration plan was advanced by the American Farm Bureau Federation as it adjourned to March 3 1920 for a permanent organization. State groups will decide on federation formation, with county farm bureaus constituting the base. J R Howard Clemens Iowa and Silas L Strivings Castile N Y were elected president and vice president. Resolutions favored suppressing radicalism, repealing daylight saving, supporting farm loan banks and the American Legion, and opposed public ownership.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
J. R. Howard
Clemens
Iowa
Silas L. Strivings
Castile
American Legion
Prince of Wales heads to southern resort incognito
Washington Nov 15 The Prince of Wales left for a three day stay in a southern winter resort with his personal staff to remain incognito. He will appear in New York Tuesday before sailing for England next Saturday. He visited Mrs. Marshall and Cardinal Gibbons, dined privately at the Belmont home, and wore a royal navy captain’s uniform for Annapolis events. He addressed 2000 midshipmen and planted a memorial tree at Bancroft Hall after paying tribute to the American navy.
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Washington
Prince of Wales
New York
England
Marshall
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Patrick's Church
Belmont
James Burns
Tenth Royal Hussars
Burns
Annapolis
Mike Curley
Schoole
Bancroft Hall
Brotherhoods About Agreed On Pay Scale
Conferees from the railroad administration and heads of the four great railroad brotherhoods, meeting in Washington, expressed confidence they could complete their work today. The fifth session showed no major issues beyond time and a half overtime for trainmen in road service, with minor differences largely settled and tentative conclusions reached on key points.
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Wastiingon
Railroad Administration
Permit Sale Of Beer In Providence Again
Providence reports the police commission will permit saloons to sell malt beverages up to 4 percent alcohol under a federal injunction. Dealers bear responsibility. police will not actively enforce sales data. Similar open sales occur in Pawtucket with liquor dealers acting on their own accord.
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Providence
R. 1
Police Commission
Arthur Brown
Pawtucket
Courts Uphold War Time Prohibition Laws In Liquid Alcohol Case
Three federal judges in New York and Baltimore denied injunctions to block enforcement of the War-time and Volstead acts. They ruled the laws constitutional as they apply to non intoxicating beer and whiskey releases, while noting temp stays could affect the case's outcome. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the act next week.
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New York
Learned Hand
John C. Knox
John G. Rose
Baltimore
Bond
Hand
Jacob Ruppert
Knox
William H. Edwards
Internal Revenue
Dryfoos, Bloom, and Company
Congress
Ruppert
Supreme Court
Anonymous Circular Urges Miners Revolt in Chicago
An anonymous circular circulated in several large mining communities urged miners to stay away from work until an equitable working agreement was reached. The pamphlet attacked fuel administrator Garfield and Federal Judge Anderson, accusing them of siding with profiteers and deeming the injunction against the strike unfair.
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Chicago
Mies
Cape Ity
Garfield
Anderson
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