Miners Await Next Move As Coal Strike Looms
Washington Oct 29 officials weighed responses to the soft coal strike defying President Wilson’s appeal. Cabinet unity urged protecting the public, while officials predicted a possible postponement by the International executive board. Indiana conference looms as United Mine Workers leaders consider a halt or continuation of production amid stock concerns.
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Wilson
Pubsc
Laning
International Executive Board
Lansing
Wilsen
Jong Services
Indianapoilis
Aeton
Jehin J. Lewis
Railroad Administration
Finn
Indiapolis
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Springfield
William Green
Treasure
Lewis
Belgian King Receives Ovation In Washington
King Albert and the Belgian royal party visited Washington, greeted by both houses of Congress with warm applause. He praised the American army, paid tribute to the fallen, and thanked the United States for wartime aid. He received the American Distinguished Service Medal from Secretary Baker in a ceremony with General Pershing present.
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Europe
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Baker
Wilson
Pershing
Helgiums
General March
Jacques
Wright
Admiral Long
Prince Leopold
America
Ofurope
General Pershing
Marshall
Bentlemen
Indy
Lowden Urges Voters to Support Constitutional Convention
Springfield HL Oct. 29 Gov Lowden appealed to voters urging turnout on election day November 4. He warned the constitutional convention will have lasting impact on the state and frame future guarantees. The convention is set to assemble in Springfield January 6.
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Springfield
Lowden
Objections Block Move on Azores Naval Base
Madrid dispatch reports third power objections blocked a U S naval base in the Azores. Portugal's Premier Cardoso denied any grant to the United States and said such a concession would be impossible, denying reports and noting US interest was not asked.
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Madrid
Portugal
United States
Azores
Senhor Cardosa
Associated Press
Boy in Play Shoots Railroad Engineer
Curtis F Brace twelve years old of East Orange New Jersey with friend Leigh Owen fired a rifle from an attic at an engine and struck Peter A Cramer Newark freight conductor in the head. Cramer died at Newark City Hospital. Owen confessed to his parents and Brace corroborated the tale.
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New York
Curtis F. Brace
Charles Brace
East Orange
N. J
Leigh Owen
Curtis
Peter A. Cramer
Newark
Newark City
William HH
Gill
Brace
Neail
Indiana Troops Withdrawn From Steel Strike District
Governor James P. Goodrich announced that troops would be withdrawn from the steel strike area in Indiana and control turned over to civil authorities. He said several former servicemen would stay as state representatives to advise on handling the situation, with recommendations to be carried out by county and city officials.
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Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Lato
Indiana
Senate Enacts Prohibition Enforcement Act Over President Veto
The Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act 65 to 20, making it immediately effective to halt sales of beverages with more than one half of one percent alcohol. The measure, amid debate over the peace treaty, mirrors the House vote and aligns the wartime ban with constitutional prohibition. The act broadens enforcement and allows penalties for display of brewing images, and sets half a percent as the legal limit for alcohol. Washington officials urge cross-agency and local cooperation to enforce the law nationwide.
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Senate
House
Congress
White House
Cimor
The
Anti-Saloon League
League
Palmer
Wilson
Department of Justice
Farmers National Congress Opens With 100 Percent Americanism Call
HAGERSTOWN Md Oct 20 Speakers at the thirty-ninth annual Farmers National Congress opening session denounced radical agitators and labor leaders as a threat to national security urging 100 percent Americanism among farmers to combat efforts to undermine gov ernment and its institutions. Delegates over 1500 pledged support for strict law and order and to keep radical elements from spreading anarchistic theories. Maryland Governor Harrington urged farmers to take responsibility and be heard in councils solving industrial conflicts.
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Hagerstown
Farmers’ National Congress
Congress
Maryland
Harrington
Built Railroad But Soldiers Act Needed in War Effort
New York report to a congressional subcommittee details 3700 drafted soldiers used to build a 35 mile spruce railroad in Washington’s Olympia peninsula at a cost of 4 million dollars. H H Kerbaugh of Siems Carey and Kerbaugh testified that soldiers were unnecessary and that the road aimed to extract 300 million feet of spruce.
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Olympia Peninsula
Washington
St. Paul
H. H. Kerbaugh
Siems, Carey and Kerbaugh
Mr. Kerbaugh
War Department
Harvey Fisk
Siems
Careyan Kerbaugh
Confidence Vote In House Of Commons
London October 29 The government faced a confidence vote on the defense of the realm act as debate continued. Sir Frederick Tanlaey urged adjournment for withdrawal and a substitute bill while Andrew Bonk-Lin defended the measure saying it could be corrected in committee. The Banbury Motion was defeated 283 to 77.
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London
Frederick Tanlaey
Havines
Adrawal
Andrew Bonk-Lin
Banbury
Resolution backs higher sugar price for cane growers
New Orleans Oct 29 Resolutions favoring a higher price for this season's sugar were adopted by the American Cane Growers association. The resolutions also urged negotiations with the sugar equalization board for no highest contract price if Congress grants the board authority to handle this year's crop.
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New Orleans
American Cane Growers’ Association
Sugar Equalization Board
Congress
Conference on Labor Convenes in Washington
The international labor conference opens in Washington at noon to discuss a world effort to standardize workers. Delegates from over thirty countries will organize, with sessions slated to last about a month and focus on the eight hour day and 48 hour week.
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Washington
International Labor Conference
Department of Labor
Wilson
United States
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Arthur Fontaine
France
Germany
Austria
International Federation of Trade Unions
W.a.appleton
England
Committee Quietly Reviews Steel Strike Situation
Pittsburgh Oct 28 the national steel strike committee met behind closed doors for several hours to assess progress. No decisions were announced though reports indicate the rationing system is expanding though not fully in place. Carnegie Steel issues show improved operation at Homestead Clairton and Edgar Thomson plants with mills in Braddock returning to full capacity and several plants beginning to resume full production.
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Pittsburgh
National Steel Strike Committee
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Clairton
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Carnegie
President Wilson Quietly Progresses on Recovery Road
Washington Oct 29 President Wilson showed no ill effect from recent duties and continued his journey toward recovery. Officials said no executive business was conducted during the day and he was observed at the White House in a quiet schedule.
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Washington
Wilson
Final arguments in murder trial held for Judge Diverbiss
In Richmond Missouri final arguments in the trial of Robert Lyon charged with the murder of Judge Frank F. Diverbiss were expected to occupy most of Tuesday's session and the case could go to the jury late today.
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Richmond
Robert Lyon
Frank F
Muskegon Steamer Muskegon Wreck Death Toll Rises
In Muskegon Michigan on October 20 a side wheeler bound for Milwaukee crashed on the harbor bars and sank in fifty feet of water. Of 72 aboard, 50 were saved by coast guards aided by a flashlight, with at least 14 dead and six or more missing. Captain Edwin Miller ordered passengers to leap free as the ship struck the bar, and survivors describe scenes of terror and heroism as rescue efforts continued through night.
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Muskegon
Mich
Crosby
Edwin Miller
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Miller
Fred L. Beerman
R. J. Kaliaborsky
Kaliaborsky
Heavy Earnings By United States Steel Affected By Strike
United States Steel reports three months ending Sept 30 total earnings of 40,177,282, up 5,545,931 from the prior quarter. New income at 29, VWE429 shows a 5,797,323 rise, with surplus after preferred dividends and common stock impacts. The strike’s impact appears in Sept earnings of 12,880,609, down 2,279,502 from August.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Respects To English Soldiers By Alfonso
London, Oct. 29. King Alfonso spoke with David Lloyd George and cabinet members, then laid a wreath on the cenotaph for British WWI dead. The wreath bore British and Spanish colors and the inscription To My Comrades in the British Army: Alfonso XIII.
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London
Alfonso
David Lloyd George
Mr. Lloyd Georoe
Alfonso XL
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