Coal Operators Hope for Quick End to Strike Effects
Washington reports indicate no immediate easing of coal use restrictions after miners accept President Wilson’s plan. Fuel Administrator Garfield and the Railroads Director General Lines say the strike disruption can be remedied quickly, urging continued cautious coal consumption while a three member commission studies wages and conditions in bituminous fields. Operators greet the miners’ return vote and commit to maximizing production at once.
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Washington
Coul
Garfield
Wilson
Mailroads Lines
Palmer
Indianapolis
Ind
Reiners
Predict All Coal Mines to Be Operating by Tomorrow
Indianapolis Ind Dec 11 Predicted full operation of the mine at Mtuuloous Ord ines idle six weeks due to the October 21 miners strike. Coal should move rapidly by next week as the United Mine Workers officials circulate orders for a quick return to work. A new commission to study coal prices will be appointed by the President and a 14 percent wage advance is authorized to take effect. The miners urge ratification of the national women suffrage amendment so women may vote in 1920.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mineurchar
Amerie
Cerume
Sturesy
Wiln
Avold
Bodayumey
Neganoion
Jow
Commission of Internal Revenue
United Mine Workers
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington
United States
Smith
Cleveland 3
Civiscinnati
Acta
Booms For 1920 Presidential Candidates Keep Capital Active
Washington reports a flurry of Republican presidential boom talk for 1920 after Chicago was chosen as the zonal convention host. State leaders and supporters voiced interest while Senator Watson of Iowa denied seeking the nomination as Chicago won the convention vote 44 to 9.
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Washington
Publican Nations Committee
Chicago
Imen
Watson
Iawa
Sunday School Drive Seeks Slogan From Public Votes
The city campaign committee seeks a slogan to boost Sunday school attendance. A voting box at Baron's Jewelry Store accepts suggestions, with the winner to be announced next Wednesday after the contest closes.
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Baron's Jewelry Store
Miners Accept Wilson Plan to End Coal Strike
Acting UMW leader John L. Lewis says miners accept President Wilson’s plan as a basis for settlement. The scheme creates a tribunal to adjust wages and operators’ profits, with a 60 day report, a 14 percent wage increase on Oct 31, 1919 basis, and a return to work under general resumption terms.
Evidence ties notes to Dansey mystery case in New Jersey
Handwriting experts connect a note signed J P postmarked Newark to reports in the Charles White and Mrs. Erfith Jones case over the death of little Illy Dansey. Prosecutors seek new developments as detectives probe possible motives and an accident ruling is questioned by defense and authorities.
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Hagmnomton
N. J
Dee
Chas. &. White
Erfith Jones
Little “Illy” Dansey
White
Danney
Bony
City Council Considers Reviving Safety Director Post
The city may revive the safety director role after the supreme court ruled the safety and service director merger unconstitutional. Mayor Jones has not decided on a plan and may reappoint Henry Beck, a former safety service director, if legal.
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Supreme Court
Havng
Office of Safety and Service Director
Jones
Henry Beck
Safety Service
Tegal
Beck
Tropia Murder Case Heads to Jury Soon
James Tropia testifies in his own defense admitting he was in South Sorain the night of the murder of cousin Rocco Tropia. A witness recalls Tropia threatening to cut off Roczo horns, while the defense fails to locate the claimed visiting woman. Prosecutors prepare closing arguments as jurors may retire before night.
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James Tropia
Rocco Tropia
South Sorain
Tropea
Tropia
Roczo
Unions Seek Arbitration Board for Future Labor Disputes
Union chiefs across Klyria affiliated with the Building Trades Council petitioned various manufacturing plants to cooperate in organizing an arbitration board to handle all future labor disputes. They believe the board will prevent future strikes.
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Klyria
Varoas
Kiyria
Te Fo
Twelve Dead in Alaganma by Drownings in Montgomery
Heavy floods inundate Montgomery Alabama with high water records. Twelve deaths are reported and thousands are marooned in treetops. Railroad traffic is halted, street cars and power are out, and rescue parties are dispatched as the city shuts off from outside communication. The northern and uptown sections are flooded.
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Montgomery
Ala
Erma Braden Sues Gibson For Damages In Court
A minor, Erma Braden, sues Elmer Gibson for ten thousand dollars after being struck by his car while walking to school at Fourth Street. She alleges negligent driving and an old brake, claiming injuries to her left leg and ongoing mobility.
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Amut
Erma Braden
Elmer Gibson
Fourth St
Double Baptism Uses Water From River Jordan
An event at 497 Cleveland Street last night saw Rev. R. B. White baptize two Nash children. He used water from the Jordan River, Palestina, brought by Miss Edith Metcalf from government service in Jerusalem.
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Ernest V. Nash
Cleveland Street
R. B. Whiteshreud
Alfred and
Frances Nash
Winchies Street
Ernest V
Eleanor Auguta Nash
Toledo Plants Shut Down As Fuel Regulations Bond Workers
Practically all manufacturing plants in Toledo will close for the remainder of the week to comply with government fuel rules. The Willys-Overland plant, employing about 13,600 workers, is among those suspending operations, impacting some 60,000 local workers.
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Willys- Overland
Associated Press
Toledo
Willys- Overland Company
Carpenters Seek One Dollar Hour Wages for Lorain Area
More than 290 members of the Carpenters Union within the Lorain County Building Trades Council seek a wage increase to one dollar per hour to take effect May 1. The proposal, approved locally, will go to Elyria and Lorain unions for approval before sending to national headquarters for final consent. Carpenters currently earn about 87 1/2 cents hourly.
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Carpenters Union
Lorain County Building Trades Council
Elyria and
Lorain
National
City Fuel Order Keeps Stores Open Despite Dark Fronts
City Fuel Administration informed Het ter Business Club that street signs and display lights must be turned off while stores keep their usual hours. The mayor interpreted the order and officials say enforcement will continue.
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City Fuel Administration
Hetter Business Club
United States Fuel Administrator
ALIENG LEARN HOW TO BECOME GOOD CITIZEN
Evening classes across the city under the Americanization program run by the Community Service Association, directed by Supt. F. M. Shelton, show strong turnout. Ninety-one immigrants from Greece, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, and Italy attend civics and literacy instruction at four sites, with texts free and a $2 term fee refunded on 80 percent attendance.
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F. M. Shelton
Chronicle-Telegram
Shelton
Edith Gill
Ridge School
L. H. Wharton
M. B. Bailey
Oberlin
Rev
W. L. Smith
Citizensip
Hamilton
Gales
Lake Avenue
C. M. Wilams
E. D. Adams
Ian Chas. Schnoble
Westlern Heights
C. W Koppes
Gill
Board O Education
Community Service Association
Lorain Auto Club Opposes New Tax Bill At Banquet
Lorain County Automobile Club members and officials attacked the proposed auto tax bill at their fourth annual banquet. Speakers urged defeat of the measure as state officials threaten court action while noting current license fees and road concerns. Attendance was 160 due to bad weather. finances reported show $28,529.82 collected and $37,412.13 disbursed with a year end balance of 1,117.08.
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Lorain Coli Auto Club
Lorain Coun Automobile Club
Chamber of Commerce
Fred H. Caley
Hg Automobile Association
Cleveland Auto Club
House
Senate
Caley
State Auto Association
Circuit Court
Walter D. Mears
Elyria
A. L. Garford
Garford
East
Flowers
Lorain Lorain County Automobile Club
Columbus
Granga
Charles 8. Flowers
House of Representatives Passes New Auto Tax Bill
Columbus reports the House approved a graduated auto tax 64 to 79, with the bill moving to the Senate amid expected opposition from automobile clubs. Supporters cite new jobs and state administration of licenses, while critics fear constitutional issues and administrative costs.
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House OF Representatives
Columbus
House
Joint Legislative Committee On Taxation
Senate
Thompson
Smith
H.C. Smith
Representative Comings Disagrees With Auto Club Tax Plan
Lorain County Automobile Club secretary Chas R Flower distributed a policy folder urging against graded automobile taxes and proposing modest tag fee increases. Representative Coming replied from Columbus in December 1874, supporting existing law and indicating willingness to adjust only if taxation boards and rates align with current statutes.
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Lorain County Automobie Club
Chas. R. Flower
T Hat
Lorain County
Coming
Columbus, O
Des
Charles R Flower
Secy Auto Club
Elyria
Ohio
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Alaganma
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Geneva
Ainer Jordan
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James M. Cov
Indianapolisa
Lorain County Muti Club
Bip
J. H. Laughlin
Meryl Allen
Mr. Layton
H M. Andress
E. A. Hague
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Wedi
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