Strike Crisis Eases as Wilson Gets Free Hand
Washington Nov 20 President Wilson was given a free hand by the railroads to avert a wage strike by engineers conductors trainmen and brakemen clear misunderstandings over arbitration and set Thursday talks with their representatives officials expect an impartial tribunal to decide the wage dispute and foresee continued arbitration to regulate wages and rates amid war.
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One American Soldier Killed In New Clash
AP reports from No Man's Land indicate another clash between American and German patrols with one American soldier killed. American patrol activity has been heavy over the last two nights and a German patrol was engaged near the German lines. Artillery in the sector remains more active.
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Yankee Brains Fool Kaiser's Baby Killers
AN ATLANTIC PORT NOV 20 Fires kindled on the hatches of an American freighter saved it from submarine attack recently, according to steamer officials who arrived here Sunday. After leaving a European port a U boat approached. the captain ordered blazes on the hatches with non combustible material producing heavy smoke. When the submarine neared the ship the captain warned he carried explosives and would abandon ship. The U boat withdrew, the commander apparently fearing an imminent explosion.
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Decatur Boy Killed in Battle in Ottawa List
Ottawa dispatch reports G. Moyer of Decatur Illinois killed in action per the Canadian casualty list issued Monday. The notice confirms the loss as part of World War II reporting.
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Union Labor backs Gompers amid war unity drive
At the 37th AFL convention in Buffalo on November 20 the union voiced strong confidence in Samuel Gompers and his alliance with Wilson on wartime labor needs. The vote favored the resolution endorsing labor and democracy efforts against pacifist currents, with 15 opposed and Rose Shapiro’s garment workers abstaining.
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Transport Afire At Pier After Hold Fire Breaks Out
Fire aboard a United States transport moored at a local pier early morning damaged food stores in the hold. The blaze, whose cause remains unknown, was not yet under control.
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Nation to Crush Out Spy Work
Washington reports drastic new regulations to monitor and restrict German aliens in the United States. Attorney General Gregory to issue measures enforcing President Wilsons proclamation, including mandatory registration, travel bans, and relocation limits, with internment as a last resort for disobedience.
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Presidio Briefon Mexican Town Deserted Near Rio Grande
Presidio Texas reports Ojinaga was nearly empty on Monday with under 200 soldiers. General Villa is thought to have moved his headquarters away from the town and left Porfirio Orenelas in command across the Rio Grande.
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Dicky Dippy Debuts As Whig Comic Diarist
A new daily comic diary Dicky Dippy appears on Page 4 aimed at young readers. The innocent "boob" character promises wholesome, clean fun for the little folks during Hoover breakfast, with details and adventures to tickle youngsters.
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Americans Safe in Russian Cities Amid Chaos
U S officials reported Friday and Saturday cables from Ambassador Francis in Petrograd and Consul General Summers in Moscow saying Americans in main Russian cities were safe and conditions calmer though still chaotic. Francis advised unattached men and women with children to depart, noting about 200 Americans in Petrograd. Summaries described Petrograd under Bolshevik pressure but some government services continued. Moscow showed partial improvement after a week of fighting as Maximalists controlled the government. Officials cited possible Bolshevik overthrow by military victory or internal split.
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Y M C A War Campaign Goes Over the Top
New York reports of a national drive show the war fund reaching 35 million dollars for soldiers and allies. George W Perkins announced the target was met or exceeded with broad participation from Chicago Detroit and various states. Mrs Arthur Curtis James said contributions will continue through November end with efforts to reach wealthy New York women and small donors. Andrew Carnegie contributed 250000 among the larger gifts.
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Fierce Piave clash as Italian troops push back Austro German line
An official Rome cable reports intense fighting along the Piave with Austrian forces advancing along Oderzo Treviso rail line and clashing near Pontedipiave. Italian 54th Navara division and Bersaglieri reply with a costly counterattack, capturing 500 prisoners and war matériel, including machine guns.
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Lord Northcliffe to Lead British War Mission to U.S.
The Globe says Lord Northcliffe plans to return to the United States as head of the British war mission after the allied conference and front tours. He would focus on aircraft production in the United States if the British government desires.
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Japanese Mission Calls at White House
The Japanese financial mission to the United States, led by Ambassador Sato, paid a formal call at the White House on Monday as part of its Washington visit.
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Piave Front Holds After Fierce Austrian Crossings
Italian forces in northern Italy report a strong Austrian push between the Piave and Brenta rivers halted with no new crossings at Piave. The Bereaglieri and other units repelled attempts at Fagara and Sega mill, hand to hand fighting in streets, river-bank casualties, and heavy Austrian losses. Sergeant Morini credited with killing General Von Berr and securing documents at Udine.
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Railroads Seek Another Increase in Rates
Eastern railroads urged a further 15 percent rise in class and commodity rates and ten percent more on coal and coke, arguing higher costs. Shippers countered that surplus and revenues keep railroads sound and that another tax on the public is unwarranted. Industry spokesmen urged rate stability, noting burdens must be shared and credit preserved.
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