Royal trio make call on Wilson during visit
King Albert and President Wilson met briefly at the White House bedside on October 31 as the Belgian monarch concluded his American visit. The ten minute audience followed Grayson’s permission, with Albert greeting Wilson, sharing travel anecdotes, and expressing admiration for the United States’ progress. The queen and princesses later joined, with Elizabeth visiting the President and Leopold meeting guests before discussions about future steps continued.
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Washington
King Albert
Wilson
Newport News
George Washington
White House
Albert
Grayson
Provident
Deere
Elizabeth
Grayson Conset
Thea
Eliabeth
Prince
Leopold
Eton
Mr. Woalsen
Daughers
Margaret Wilson
Francis RB Sayre
Mr. Wilson
Orel Falls March On Moscow By Denikine
TELLINGFORS October 30 a report from Russian sources says General Denikine has recaptured Orel from the Bolsheviks and is advancing toward Moscow in a new phase of the civil war.
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Orel Falls
Moscow
Denikine
Gerveral Denikine
Orel
Sugar Board Ends Labors Wind Up Plans In View Of Cuba Shortage
Washington reports the United States sugar equalization board telegraphed Senator McNary that it plans to wind up activities due to insufficient Cuban sugar. New York dispatch claims government control saved 256 million dollars in the year to July 15, 1919 and will turn over 30 million to the treasury from a margin on Cuban sugars. The piece notes coffee prices rose 53 percent while sugar rose 16 percent despite a world sugar shortage.
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Washington
United States Sugar Equalization Board
McNary
Republican
Oregon
Senate
Cuba
Naton Big Sum
New York
Treasury
Labor Clause Under Fire in the Senate
In Washington on October 31, Senator La Follette moved to strike out the international labor organization section of the peace treaty. Senator Thomas attacked the provision as favoring labor interests and delaying peace, while Senator Penrose suggested the section was misunderstood. Debate to continue with no immediate vote expected before next week.
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Washington
LaFollette
Republican
Wisconsin
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Samuel Persons
China
India
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Migian
United States
24 Hour Shifts Start at Gary Steel Mill
Chicago dispatch reports United States Steel Gary Mill returning to 24 hour operation after strike end at Standard Steel Car Hammon, Pad. Officials note more workers back at Gary as the 2.0 ton capacity plant resumes full around the clock shifts. Police dispersed a riot in South Chicago targeting Illinois Steel workers, arresting four leaders.
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Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Uull
Gary
Ind
Standard Steel Car Company
Hammond
Pad
Illinois Steel Company
Government Wins Commons Vote On Peace Finance
London October 31 The government secured a confidence vote in the House of Commons on its financial policy by an overwhelming majority of 335. Associated Press report notes the vote affirmed the peace finance program and the government’s handling of the budget and related measures.
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Associated Pres
London
House of Commons
Senate backs administration to meet industrial emergency
After nearly four hours of debate the Senate adopted a resolution urging constant support for the administration and all authorities to use lawful means to meet the present industrial emergency and protect citizens rights. L $ LaFollette protested the measure as intimidation and argued labor may legally strike. Myers urged force if needed to vindicate the law while lamenting miners and agitators. Townsend urged approval of the President's statement without haggling over words.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Wilson
Myers
Montana
Townsend
Gil Leasing Bill Advanced in House
The House approved the government mineral lands leasing measure by 169 to 89 and sent it to conference. Democrats Baker and Griffin tried to add provisions like the Harris Senate amendment to curb monopolizing control, but little was changed from the committee draft. Both bills keep land titles with the government while permitting leasing on a royalty basis.
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Washington
House
Baker
California
Griffin
New York
Senate
Preparing Coal Maps For Use Of Soldiers
Maps of all coal mining properties within the central department of the army are being prepared as a preparedness measure in case a nationwide coal strike goes into effect. Colonel FE HH Humphrey of Major General Wood's staff said maps had been ordered from fifteen states within the department's jurisdiction.
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Chicago
Central Department of the Army
FE. HH. Humphrey
Wood
Dry Ferrets Make 47 Arrests in New York and Brooklyn
New York reports 47 arrests in the first day of prohibition enforcement. About 1,000 saloonkeepers in Brooklyn shut their doors as court battles began to restrain enforcement. Brewer Jacob Ruppert sued U S Attorney Francis Cuffey and Deputy Collector Richard McElligott to halt wartime prohibition actions while A U S Attorney Earl Barnes filed suits against five jailed liquor dealers seeking injunctions. Prohibition agents displayed sample bottles at the revenue office, including milk, medicine, flasks, and jars.
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New York
Brooklyn
Jacob Ruppert
Francis ©. Cuffey
United States District Attorney
Richard McElligott
Internal Revenue
Earl B. Barnes
United States Attorney
Prohibition
Revenue Bureau
Telegraphers seek a strike vote in Chicago district
Twenty one chair men of the Order of Railway Telegraphers ordered a strike vote for about 23 000 men in the Chicago district after awaiting a reply to a telegram sent to Director General Hines. They claim a five cent an hour wage boost from a December wage order has been misapplied by regional directors. The vote requires Manion approval and will be taken up individually by each railroad’s telegraphers.
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ST. Louis
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Chicago
Hines
McAdoo
E. J. Manion
McAdso
Women Jurors Spurn Deeper Love Plea in Desertion Case
In Cleveland police court a women’s jury urged the judge to give Mesoldie Dresses the Maximian sentence for deserting her husband to be with John C. Buttery. She was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to three months in the workhouse after arguing that deeper love caused her departure. Mrs Crosses claimed only women understand while her three children were sent to their father in Columbus Ohio.
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Wommn
John ¢. Buttery
Baeh
Crosses
Vressus
Columbus
Lito
Milwaukee Men Deny Spruce Road Desires
NEW YORK Oct 31 Charges that the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad sought to buy the $86 000 000 Washington spruce timber road at a bargain were denied by John P D Ryan former director of air service and Mr E Byram federal manager of Milwaukee Both testified before a congressional sub committee hearing into air service expenditures Byram said Milwaukee never wanted the line built and did not want to buy it now.
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New Yor
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Explosion marred Japanese naval maneuvers on Hyuga
An explosion on the battleship Hyuga in Tokyo Bay during Japanese navy maneuvers killed fourteen sailors and injured thirty. The emperor reportedly took part in the drills as part of the fleet demonstration.
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Associated Press
Toro
Saturnayo
Emperor
Hyuga
Tokio Bay
Developments of Day On Strike
Federal agencies moved quickly to address a coal miners strike set for Saturday. The government ordered railroads to confiscate coal in transit and reserve supply for essential services. An updated fuel priorities list favors railroads utilities and key industries. Plans for price controls and anti hoarding enforcement were readied, with possible federal troop protection for willing miners. Cabinet met to review actions.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Department of Justice
Lane
Wilson
Lansing
Order Troops Into Virginia District
A provisional battalion of 800 veterans from the first division was ordered to proceed immediately to the Wheeling area near Wee Virginia to quell possible disorder during a miners strike. The unit, including infantry and machine gunners with medical staff, heads to Huntington West Virginia for detrainment and dispersal to teams under Colonel W. Ro Scott and Colonel W. Harreau.
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Louisville
Wee Virginia
W. C. Peabody
Central Department
Chicago
Phunnmngton
West Virginia
Wo Ro Scott
WS. Harreau
Sixteenth Infantry
No Curtailment For Industries Just Yet
Wastlington reports that curtailment of industries is not yet required. Dr Garfield says curtailment plans exist but not in force. Price control over anthracite will not be used now, countering claims it would cover soft and hard coal.
Miners Agree To Negotiations In Kansas District
TOPEKA Oct. 31 The Southwest Coal Operators association through its president FL W Lukens has agreed to a proposal from Governor Henry J Allen to negotiate a new contract and wage scale for the Kansas district independently of other fields. Miners must remain at work while the new scale is being worked out.
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Topeka
Southwest Coal Operators Association
FL W. Lukens
Henry J. Allen
Kansas District
Many Men Lost In Squall Off Boston Fishing Grounds
Boston, Oct 31. Vessels from this port reported many men lost when a squall struck the fishing grounds last Tuesday. Crews returning said vessels were being cleared and crews cut off while hauling trails. Captains of two schooners arrived here hoping many missing men would be rescued.
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Boston
Japan Ratifies Versailles Pact
TOKIO Oct 30 Japan has ratified the treaty of peace of Versailles in a formal confirmation marking the nation’s adherence to the postwar settlement.
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Japan
Versailles
Tokio
U S Forces Prepare For Miners Battle
Washington October 30 government moves to curb a coal strike with wartime measures. Orders seize coal in transit ration stocks and fix a maximum price while protecting workers who stay on the job. President Wilson privately reviews plans with legal aides and cabinet members as state police and federal troops stand by for possible escalation.
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Wilson
Palmer
Miners Declare Wilson Usurper
The United Mine Workers executive board met in Indianapolis as the strike neared, defending constitutional rights amid calls for a six hour day. Leaders argued production capacity and annual days suggest an eight hour day would spread work, while cautioning against violence and promising orderly action.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Altough
CL. B. Ames
Department of Justice
United States District Attocrney
Coal Price Order Delayed Until Today
The government finalized the old maximum coal price order with Dr. H A Garfield and rail officials Thursday night and sent it to the White House for President Wilsons signature but he slept. The plan leaves coal allocation to Director General Hines with Garfield relinquishing supervision. Navy
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Washington
Fuel Administration
H. A. Garfield
Railroad Administration
White House
Wilson
Garfield
Hines
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