U S Stands Put On Coal Strike
The article reports on Senator Thomas of Colorado introducing a bill to authorize President Wilson to use troops to operate coal mines or railroads during a strike if needed. It notes miners leader John L. Lewis calling a meeting with district presidents, and government officials preparing for possible strike actions while seeking a peaceful resolution.
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Thomas
Colorado
Military Affairs Committee
Springfield
Wilson
United States
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
International Executive Board
Lewis
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Seale Committee
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Federal
United Mine Workers In America
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Palmer
Uvines
Mexicans Release Consular Agent Held for Big Ransom
U S. consular agent William O Jenkins was kidnapped at a Pueblo Mexico factory on October 19 and released after ransom of 150000 in gold was paid by Jenkins friends in Puebla The American embassy reported the release as a result of ransom payment and said the Mexican government would aid in Jenkins recovery Carranza soldiers were suspected in the abduction officials awaiting more details and noting no direct American payment. Jenkins returned home to Puebla via his son and daughter in California.
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William O. Jenkins
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Mexico
Mexico City
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Hanna
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War Department
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Proederick B. Waterhouse
California
Hanford
Cal
Moston
William C. Jenkins
John W. Jenkins
Anne
Church Delegates Rally For Stand Against Mob Rule
In Grand Rapids on October 28 delegates from the Congregational church extension board elected new officers for its home missionary church building and Sunday school extension societies. The social service report urged tenets for adequate home life living wages health, economic opportunity and opposition to race prejudice. The council adopted the report and pledged to fight mob lawlessness and defend free speech. It chose Los Angeles to host the next biennial session.
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Home Missionary
Sovie
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Los Angeles
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Belgian King and Queen to spend three days in capital
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold arrived in Washington for a three day visit greeted by Vice President Marshall and cabinet members. Generals Pershing and March attended the welcome as crowds filled Pennsylvania Avenue. The royal party stayed with Breckenridge Long and toured shipbuilding at Hog Island before heading to Philadelphia for christening ceremonies. In Canton Ohio Mayor Poeman is suspended for alleged mismanagement of steel strike riots.
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Tye
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Bryn
Senate rejects Johnson amendment to peace treaty vote
The Senate rejected by 40 to 35 the Johnson amendment aimed at equalizing voting strength in the League of Nations. The roll call showed cross-party opposition and included absentees and paired members, with leaders noting the narrow margin and a later adjournment without action on the Morey amendment.
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New York Honors Roosevelt on 61st Birthday
New York observed the 61st anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth with memorial services at Oyster Bay and in the city. Notable dinners and eulogies were held by leaders in politics and society, including Elihu Root, John Hay Hammond, and Jules Jusserand. Army planes dropped 3,000 roses on Roosevelt’s birthplace roof, and school children raised the Roosevelt Memorial flag with its 48th star.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Herg
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Rocky Mountain Club
Alten B. Parker
John Hlays Hammond
Jules Jusserand
France
Regis S. Post
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League of Porign Burn
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Columbia
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League
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Republican National Committee
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Mineola
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Little Cave Nack School
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Big Labor Meeting in Capital Washington
In Washington the International Federation of Trades Unions and the International Congress of Working Women begin sessions at ten o'clock. European labor leaders attend with questions on the peace treaty and broader demands, while American labor experts watch how their stance might influence U S labor circles. The trades union gathering serves as a prelude to the League of Nations meeting, with many delegates overlapping between the two events.
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League of Nations
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Washington
International Federation of Trades Unions
International Congress of Working Women
Trades Unin Federation
Boauss
Federation of Trades Union
Saims
Tax extending law upheld by courts in Illinois case
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that extending tax assessments on one half of full and fair valuation remains valid statewide. Alma Cape of Chicago had sought mandamus to force Cook County to base extensions on one third valuation, but the petition was denied. The statute aims to boost city bonding by removing constitutional obstacles, prompting broader tax policy implications.
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Trey
Cink County
Supreme Court
Alma
Menerst Brun Fase
Tinois
General Assembly
Wilson vetoes prohibition enforcement bill in Congress
President Wilson vetoed the prohibition enforcement bill over wartime provisions. The House quickly overrode the veto 176 to 44, with drys aiming to repass. Supporters predicted a possible revival by Wednesday as war time prohibition faced repeal questions and potential peace treaty ratification.
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Wilson
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Germany
United States
Austria-Hungary
President Wilson vetoes dry bill amid wartime prohibition clash
The President returns P. R. 6180 to the House with his veto, splitting the measure into wartime prohibition enforcement and postwar constitutional prohibition. He argues wartime aims have been met and calls for clear legal process to secure lasting reform, stressing separation of temporary war powers from fundamental law.
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