Mooney Case Escalates as Labor Plans General Walkout
Desperate union plans for a nationwide protest strike intensify as the Mooney case nears a crisis. A Densmore dictaphone report accuses District Attorney Fickert of bias and corruption while labor factions wrestle with whether to stage a general stoppage to protest prosecutions in the Preparedness Day bomb cases.
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Tom Mooney
Stephens
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Wilson
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Australia
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Moonry
Poten Jury
Guv Stephens
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Supreme Court
Densmore Addresses Labor Leaders on Postwar Outlook
Densmore, director general of the U S employment service, spoke to the Central Labor Council in Seattle praising workers in shipbuilding and outlining gradual demobilization. He stated no surplus labor, expected wage stability, and faith in government programs while noting limited federal reach into California offenses. He cited a Seattle daily turnover of about 3,000 with 921 jobs found by the service on Tuesday.
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Central Labor Council
Densmore
San Francisco
Denarmore
Seattle
United States
Wilson
Denamore
FR. L. Proctor
James A. Duncan
California
Denemore
General Strike What and Why by John H Beckmeyer
The article explains the general strike as a unified protest for principles beyond immediate wages. It argues the strike rallies public opinion, demonstrates workers’ broad interests, and shows labor’s willingness to sacrifice for universal welfare, not solely to oppose employers.
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Tom Mooney
Launch 16 Ships As Week's Output
Ship deliveries for the third week in November totaled 16 vessels. Atlantic coast output led at 38,325 tons, while the Pacific coast delivered 79,900 tons and the Great Lakes district completed 26,600 tons.
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Washington
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes District
No Censorship on U. S. Peace News
Washington reports that allied governments will lift all censorship on news from the peace conference sent by American correspondents at the meeting, following a personal request from President Wilson. The move opens full reporting access for U S audiences.
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Wilson
Chinese factions near peace talks in Nanking conference
Peking reports the opposition and government move toward peace after signaling to abandon recognition of the old parliament and to stop hostilities. Representatives will attend a conference at Nanking to discuss terms and a ceasefire.
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Peking
Nanking
Four Minute Men to Quit in December
The Four Minute Men of the Committee on Public Information will conclude work and be disbanded December 24, announced Chairman Cree.
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Washington, Navy
Four Minute Men
Committee On Public Information
Cree
Inventions for Gas Protection for Workers
Chemists propose use of inventions designed to shield workers in mines and factories from poison gas. The plan aims to adapt military gas-attack protections for civilian safety in industrial settings.
Tenants Plan Hard Fight On Rent Increase
Tenants of the Ban Telno apartments at 1205 Stewart et al organize to resist a 70 percent rent rise. Led by W N Evans they vow not to move or accept new assessments. Twenty five shipyard workers appeal to the U S Fair Rents Commission and six others seek aid from U S Attorney Saunders. Havercamp and James Bradford join the effort as brokers blamed for large increases. Twenty seven tenants due Monday offer the old rent, else the fight continues.
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WN. Evans
United States Fair Rents Commission
United States
Saunders
N. A. Havercamp
Anti-Rent Profiteering League
James Bradford
Pvans
British Peace Treaty in Three Months Favored
London officials favor signing the peace treaty within three months to permit early demobilization and start reconstruction, the Express declared today.
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London
The
Express
British Bases Invite U S Crews for Thanksgiving
The British admiralty orders all naval bases to entertain crews of American vessels stationed there on Thanksgiving Day, signaling friendly maritime ties amid wartime exchanges.
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London
Concession 10 Workers Not Final Solution
Secretaary Hert Swain of the Metal Trades council criticizes the Macy way labor board for withdrawing an order that blocked shipyard wage increases. He says the ruling affects all shipyard workers and allows unions to bargain directly with employers, though the board’s decision to have employers pay the increase may limit effect. Seattle unions plan to strike if Macy award is not amended by December 8, with ballots counted and results announced around December 4.
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Secretaary Hert Swain
Metal Traden Council
Macy Way Labor Board
Swain
Ead
Metal Trades Council
Board of Appeals
Macy
Seattle
Victor Berger to Be Tried on December 4
CHICAGO November 28 Victor L Berger socialist congressman from Wisconsin and four co defendants indicted under the espionage act for conspiracy to cause malty and obstruct recruiting were to be tried December 4.
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Chicago
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Staple Prices Sure to Drop
New York reports financial experts predict declines in food and clothing prices after Peace. They note labor supply increases may cause friction with capital but doubt widespread hard times or panic. Historical precedents from 1849 1861 and 1865 are cited. Retailers already limit stock as wholesale prices begin to ease.
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New York
Thieves Take Artificial Eyes From Martinsburg Office
Thieves stole about 30 dollars worth of artificial eyes from a Martinsburg West Virginia physician’s office on November 28. More valuable items were not touched.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
New Era Here Says Painleve
Paris, Nov 28. Paul Painleve former premier says Thanksgiving will become French holidays and the United States, aided by justice, intervened in the war. He credits the U S with swinging the balance toward the right in 1918 and envisions a new era of unity across oceans.
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Paris
Paul Painieve
Today
United Press
United States
Europe
Tardieu Praises Wilson for Aid in Victory
Paris reports Andre Tardieu praising President Wilson at a Thanksgiving luncheon at the American Club. He credits Wilson with contributing to the Allied victory through delicate judgment, balancing divergent views, and steadfast justice, saying a great reception awaits him.
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Paris
Andre Tardieu
Wilson
American Club Today
Billy Sunday’s Son Returns From Overseas Duty
Lieut. George J. Sunday, son of evangelist Billy Sunday, arrived on a liner in New York from France where he served with the American flying corps. He hurried to reach his mother at the Plaza Hotel, forgetting to report to the personal officer meeting the steamer.
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New York
George J. Sunday
Billy Sunday
France
Plaza Hotel
Yankee Troops Give Thanks in Europe Camps
Two and a half million Americans in France Belgium Luxembourg and Lorraine observed a solemn Thanksgiving as front line troops near the Moselle and Sauer rivers awaited orders. Salvation Army and Red Cross provided pies and doughnuts while quartermasters issued extra rations. Local villagers celebrated with decorations and receptions for officers.
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France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Lorraine
Germany
Spain
Moselle
Sauer
Prussia
Turkey
Salvation Army
Red Crows
British Entertain American Visitors
London reports a canceled Army and Navy football game after most players left England for Thanksgiving. American officers hosted speakers Admiral Sims and Gen. Biddle at a club dinner. A service was held at St Martin's. Five thousand patients in American hospitals ate turkey and heard concerts as flags flew on public buildings.
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Navy
Army
England
Admiral Sims
Gen. Biddle
St. Martin's
Toad Value Estimation Across Seasons
An estimate suggests a single toad, by consuming cutworms, yields about 19 dollars and 68 cents per season of its life. The figure highlights potential agricultural benefits tied to toad populations in pest control.
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