Two Senators Demand Coal Industry Reform or Regulation
United States Senators William Calder and W. Edge, members of the senate committee on reconstruction, warned that unless the coal industry cuts prices to a reasonable level by December 6 they will introduce a bill for stringent regulation of all branches of the business. They said the industry as a whole is self-convicted of profiteering against the public, and that while they oppose government ownership, the government must act to protect people.
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Senate Committee On Reconstriction
Cox on Hunting Trip to Alabama with Noted Guests
Gov James M. Cox of Ohio Senator Harrison of Mississippi and former Senator Thomas Taggart of Indiana will travel to Montgomery this week en route to Tuskegee. They will be guests of Col Ed Lastie a prominent printer and sportsman of Macon County for a hunting trip.
Groundwork Is To Be Laid For New World Association
President elect Harding has begun consulting leading minds on a new association of nations. Invitations go to figures to visit Marion after vacation, with Republicans and Democrats to share views in private talks during winter. No general adviser round table planned for now.
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Postal Employees Leave of Absence Ruling
The Post Office Department has just promulgated an important ruling affecting postal workers. The action outlines new leave of absence policies and eligibility criteria for affected employees. The announcement emphasizes administrative changes and potential impacts on staffing and workflow.
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Regulation of sick leaves for postal workers and recalls in Memphis
Washington reports a USPS ruling on annual paid leave and sick leave for postal employees. Fifteen days of paid annual leave and ten days of sick leave per year accumulable over three years are described, with limits and physician notes required for longer sick leave. In Memphis, a recall election petition targets Mayor Rochet Paine and four commissioners as a supplemental list prompts city clerk action.
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Renewal Asked Of Everyone In Red Cross Roll Call
Atlanta readers learn the Red Cross schedules its annual roll call from November 21 to 25 to renew members and recruit new ones. The southern division aims to outpace others in memberships, with 400 chapters organized for the drive as the organization highlights its peace program results.
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Alaska Population Declines by 140 Percent in Decade
W. T. Lopp, superintendent of the Alaska district of the U S education, announced here that Alaska’s population fell to 54,718, a drop of 140 percent over the past decade. The report attributes the decrease to emigration and harsh conditions in the northern territory.
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Harding Declines Wilson Offer for Panama Voyage
President Wilson proposed a battleship voyage to Panama for President elect Harding during his vacation. Harding declined the offer, with Mr. Marding noting the decision and describing the arrangement as not being accepted.
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Downward Trend of Prices in Washington Cited by DOJ
Commodity prices show a continuing decline and the department of justice appears largely content to let the downward momentum proceed. Howard Pigs, special assistant in charge of the work, issued the statement.
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American Mission Captured in South Russia
A Moscow Pravda report cited by a wireless dispatch from Moscow claims an American mission in South Russia has fallen under Soviet control amid advancing forces. The brief note notes the capture as part of ongoing Soviet offensive actions.
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California Referendum on Alien Property Rights
Washington learned that California voters approving a measure restricting aliens from leasing or owning real property will not halt ongoing negotiations between the Japanese ambassador and the state department over the status of Japanese in California and immigration policy.
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Washington
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Palmer Invited to Trial in Federal Case
United States District Judge A A Anderson advised that an investigation into the attorney general's role in a case against 125 coal mine operators and miners would occur when the trial opens on November 8. Palmer was invited to attend. Paris newspapers emphasize reports on the election and condemn Wilson, noting a clash between executive and legislative branches.
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Status update on Crimean war zones and U S mining deaths
Constantinople and allied delegates discuss naval support for Wrangel at Perekop and Salkova amid Crimean pressure. In West Virginia mines 520 killed in year to July 30, per state mines report. Harding telegram to Parker of New Orleans Association signals plans to start Panama trip from New Orleans.
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New Orleans Association of Commerce
President Wilson Prepares Annual Message to Congress
President Wilson is drafting his annual message to Congress to be sent on the opening day of the next session, December 6, or the day after. The plan reflects the administration's policy priorities and expected timing for transmission to lawmakers.
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Wilson
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Republican gains and bolshevik advances dominate news wrap
Reports from New York indicate Republican control strengthening with gains near Chernihiv and Salkovo railway areas as anti Bolshevik forces push west and south. London notes bolshevik offensives against General Wrangel in south Russia. Dayton wires Cox congratulating Harding, pledging support to the president-elect.
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Appeal From Lower Court Denied Injunction Request
A case seeks to overturn a lower court ruling that refused to grant an injunction. The appeal challenges the court’s decision and asks for relief in the higher court.
Justice Clarke Rules Storage Of Liquor Not Transportation
The Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Clarke, held that a warehouse may store liquor lawfully acquired before Volstead act onset without it counting as possession or transportation when later moved to the owner's legal residence. The ruling arose from an appeal by William G. Street of New York City. In a separate note, Rice growers in Arkansas warned they face ruin unless price-stabilizing action is allowed after a conference with U.S. District Attorney June P. Wroten.
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Victory in Avalanche Wins 404 Electoral Votes and Gains
The 1920 election results show Harding achieving a 404 electoral vote landslide across 87 states, with Cox at 127 in 11 states. Senate and House shifts favor Republicans, including gains in Tennessee Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona. The piece notes regional sweep and key races like Kentucky and Alabama, and details Harding’s plans post election including vacation to Point Isabel Texas and Canal Zone return. Alfred E. Smith is highlighted as a rising opposition figure dubbed Miracle Man of American Politics. The article also mentions Oklahoma electing Alice Robertson to Congress and other statewide outcomes on beer laws and veteran bonds.
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Congress Prepares Appropriations for New Administration
Washington reports that estimates for the first fiscal year of the new Republican administration are being prepared by government departments under the direction of Democratic cabinet officers.
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Bodies of American soldiers to remain in England
Secretary Baker announced that about 50 U S soldiers who died in England will be buried permanently there. Families requested to concentrate the remains in a permanent cemetery near London, and orders were issued to carry out the plan.
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Reds hold Armenia while Turks and Bolsheviks unite near Erivan
Reports from Tiflis say Bolshevik and Turkish forces have joined near Alexandropol and Erivan may fall to Turkish troops. In Minneapolis flour prices drop to prewar levels, with one mill cutting patent flour 40 cents per barrel to $10.00. Municipal elections across Italian cities yield constitutionalist victories. The U S Agriculture estimates a 3.199 billion bushel corn crop. Deaths include Jack Reeves, Kansas State Normal fullback, from injuries in a game. Herbert Cobb dies after a fall during a persimmon tree fight in Georgia. Secretary Houston announces $200 million in new treasury certificates at 3 4 percent interest dated Nov 15.
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King of Spain and party hosted in Paris luncheon
King Alfonso of Spain Queen Victoria and Prince Jaime arrived in Paris where President Miller hosted a luncheon at the Elysee Palace. In Asheville Hamilton Lewis, Democratic candidate for Illinois governor, arrived due to a serious throat affliction developed during the campaign.
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Inauguration Buzz Steams Through Washington
Capital chatter swirls over plans for the new administration. Messages focus on Inaugural committee personnel, potential inaugural ball, and how President Wilson might be conveyed to the capitol, with Secretary Colby possibly representing him.
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Townley Candidates Beaten in Northwest States
Crushing defeats for A C Townley shown in virtually complete returns across Minnesota South Dakota Montana Nebraska Idaho Washington and Colorado where Nonpartisans were buried by Republican majorities. In North Dakota and Wisconsin Nonpartisan gains were only partial.
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Pay Tribute to Wilson Draws 2000 at White House
A crowd of about 2000 League of Nations supporters marched to the White House to pay tribute to President Wilson. He was wheeled out and sat for ten minutes as the crowd sang familiar songs. The scene showed his frailty and the emotional tension on his face.
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