Coal Miners Return to Work Across Bituminous Regions
Telegraph reports from the United Mine Workers headquarters say miners are resuming work following guidance from Acting President John L. Lewis and other leaders. Some Illinois Ohio and Northwestern locals oppose Wilson’s 14 percent wage rise and a government inquiry, while orders and a federal restraining order remain in effect deterring further strikes. Two Pennsylvania locals report operators will not rehire miners who do not renounce union membership.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
William Green
Illinois
Ohio
Wilson
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
Anderson
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Government eases coal use rules amid miners strike
Washington authorized Regional Directors to lift limits on coal derived light heat and power and to restore curtailed train service as the fuel supply allows. The move follows the government strike settlement proposal and varies by region as coal shipments flow from the East to the West.
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Washington
Walker D. Hines
Hines
Cure for social unrest lies in fuller knowledge of institutions
President Wilson tells The Independent that Americans show renewed curiosity about their governments. He says secret policies must be exposed and open doors kept open, or doors will be battered down and free passageways erected in their stead.
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New York
Wilson
Independent
Villa forces driven from Muzquiz by Mexican troops
Eagle Pass reports Mexican Consul G M Sesuin says Villa commanded the force that captured Muzquiz Coahuila and has since fled to the mountains after being driven out of the town by Mexican troops following a visit to Piedra Negras military headquarters opposite Engle Lock.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Villistas
Muzquiz
Coahuila
G. M. Sesuin
Francisco Villa
Piedra Negras
Engle Luss
Sheriff Mathias Acquitted on Stolen Auto Tire Charge
Toledo Ohio Sheriff John Mathias was acquitted of receiving stolen automobile tires. A separate indictment accuses him of assaulting a lawyer visiting the county jail to see a client, with trial set for January.
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Toledo
John Mathias
Lucas County
Seney
Sinn Fein Member Arrested During Dublin Raids
Sinn Fein MP Thomas Kelly was arrested amid a series of police and military raids in Dublin. Police searched several houses including that of Mr Plunkett, who was away at the time.
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Dublin
Thomas Kelly
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Plunkett
Record-low temperatures hit Butte as wind chill soars
The official Butte Montana thermometer registered 28 below zero with exposed sections at 40 below. The prior record low was 85 below on January 28, 1915.
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Butte
Butte, Mont
Recognition of Irish Brings Stormy Scene in Congress
Debate over recognizing the Irish Republic continued in a stormy House Foreign Affairs hearing. Representatives Mason and supporters urged funds for diplomatic recognition while opponents warned of entanglement in foreign affairs. Pro-German accusations sparked disruptions as witnesses and Irish leaders pressed their case.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
W. KE. Mason
Illinois
United States
George L. Fox
New Haven
Conn
George T. Lemon
Troy
N. Y
National Federation of Presbyterian Patriotic Societies
Dog In Dansey Case Triggers Arrests in Hammonton
In Dansey case Hammonton New Jersey Charles White a dahlia grower and Edith L Jones housekeeper were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death of three year old Billy Dansey. Their arrest followed the actions of the fox terrier Jack. James P Wilson chief county detective disclosed the details in a first official statement.
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Hammonton
N. J
Charles 8. White
Edith L. Jones
Billy” Dansey
Candles Cause Fire in 80-Story New York Building
Fire on the eighth floor of the Bush Terminal Building at Forty-second Street near Broadway caused crowds to evacuate during the evening rush hour. Elevator boys stayed at their posts and guided hundreds to the street as flames and smoke filled the shaft. The blaze started from candles and was controlled with mounted police and reserves assisting to manage the throng.
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New York
Bush Terminal
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Clothing Prices Rise Next Spring Says Retail Group
Chicago. Charles B K Wry secretary of the National Association of Retail Clothiers says prices will continue upward next spring. He notes steps to aid Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer in curbing high apparel costs and that dealers will limit further price advances at the sacrifice of profits.
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Chicago
Charles BK. Wry
National Association of Retail Clothiers
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wry
Garfield resigns over coal strike settlement dispute
Washington report states Fuel Administrator Harry A. Garfield offered his resignation to President Wilson due to principles disagreement with the government and mine workers union settlement plan. Garfield opposed a three party commission and possible coal price increases, while officials praised Palmer backed settlement.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Wilson
Mine Workers’ Union
Garfield
White House
A. Mitchell Palmer
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
Alleged Reds Rounded Up in Baltimore Sweep
DoJ agents arrested more than a score of alleged radicals in Baltimore in a quiet city operation. Officials say the roundup is part of a national campaign to purge radicals and anarchists, with detainees held awaiting Washington instructions.
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Baltimore
Department of Justice
Washington
Maynard Ordered to Explain Liquor Statement by Air Service Pilot
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard was ordered to report to Major General Menoher, Director of Military Aeronautics, to explain a statement attributed to him by the Anti-Saloon League of America regarding the use of alcoholic liquor by air service pilots.
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Washington
Belvin W. Maynard
Menoher
Military Aeronautics
Antil- Saloon League of America
Alr
Colorado House ratifies woman suffrage amendment
Denver confirms the state completed ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment after the Senate resolution for ratification passed the House unanimously.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
House of Representatives
Senate
Emma Goldman abandons deportation fight in New York
Emma Goldman ends her Supreme Court challenge to prevent deportation to Soviet Russia. The move comes as she sides with longtime companion Alexander Berkman and about 80 other radicals, abandoning the legal battle.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Emma Goldman
Supreme Court
Soviet Russia
Berkman
Auto Driver Convicted In Manslaughter Case
Ash tabula cigar dealer L. A. Pullman was found guilty of manslaughter by a Jefferson County Common Pleas Court jury in Ashtabula Ohio. The verdict followed testimony during the trial in which the driver’s actions were judged as reckless. Sentencing details were not disclosed in the report.
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Ashtabula, O.—L. A. Pullman
Ashtabula
Common Pleas Court
Jefferson
Pistol Drawn by Captain Karl Detzer Trial Allegation
Private Fred M. Yates testified at the court martial of Captain Karl W. Detzer of Fort Wayne Indiana charged with brutality to army prisoners in La Mans France. Yates said he was forced to sign a false confession of stealing army property at a pistol point. He recounted being met on the street by Detzer who tried to arrest him for passes, later beaten by Detzer's aide Sergeant Madden, and kept at attention for a long period after signing the false confession.
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New York
Fred M. Yates
Karl W. Detzer
Ft. Wayne
Ind
la Mans
France
Yates
Clarence L. Lacey
Indianapolis
le Mans
Detzer
U. S. Madden
Essex County Assemblymen and Edwards Campaigns Charged
G Rowland Monroe representing the Anti Saloon League accuses Governor elect Edward S Edwards of exceeding 25000 in campaign spending violating the Corrupt Practices act. He also contends the Essex county wet slate of 12 Democratic Assemblymen violated the same act making their election void.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward S. Hdwards
McCran
G. Rowland Monroe
Anti-Saloon League
Monroe
Essex County
Germany Replies To Entente Notes At Versailles
Berlin sends Germany's reply to the Supreme Council at Versailles. The note reportedly mirrors a conciliatory tone and disclaims responsibility for the sinking of interned German warships at Scapa Flow.
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Berlin
Germany
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Versailles
Scapa Flow
Strike Cost Exceeds One Hundred Million Dollars
National Coal Association officials estimate the soft coal strike caused over 100 million dollars in losses in total. Operators reportedly lost 20 million, while strikers suffered about 60 million in wages. Increased coal costs for ships and locomotives are pegged at 38,000,900.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Sugar Bill Passed by Senate Extends Sugar Control
The McNary bill to continue government control of sugar for another year cleared the Senate and moved to the House. No record vote was taken with Senators Joseph HE Ransdell and Edward J. Gay of Louisiana leading the opposition. The bill limits the board’s domestic sugar control through September 30 1920.
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Senate
Washington
McNary
House
Joseph HE. Ransdell
Hdward J. Gay
Louisiana
Gay
President Wilson declines Senate peace treaty concessions
President Wilson will make no offer of compromise on the peace treaty. The White House announced the president dictates no surrender or concession and holds the Senate must bear responsibility for the treaty’s fate. Senator Hitchcock says the stance is consistent with the president and a settlement is possible if the Senate acts.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
White House
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Orward
Cabot Lodge
Ships Return to 41 Ocean Lanes Under Flag Rebound
The Shipping Board reports 41 routes now seeing the American flag as vessels resume service. It lists 1 230 ships totaling 6 791 080 tons with 236 in Northern Europe, 197 in transatlantic food relief service, and 176 army ships still active as of June 30.
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Washington
Shipping Boards
Congress
Europe
Sale of Wooden Ships Favored in New York Vote
The Merchants' Association of New York endorses private sale of all government owned wooden vessels and steel ships under 6 000 dead weight tons, in response to a Chamber of Commerce referendum. An exception covers steel ships suited for ocean going or coastwise traffic to protect American commerce.
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New York
Merchants’ Association of New York
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Steel Mills To Reopen In Youngstown Territory
With emergency coal orders released, steel mills in Youngstown area prepare to resume operations on a larger scale.
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Steel Mills
Youngstown
Woman Dies of Burns in Fire Acceleration Attempt
Bellefontaine Ohio Mrs Banner Morgan aged 39 died from burns suffered while trying to hasten a fire with coal oil. The accident occurred at her home and authorities are investigating the events leading to the fatal burns.
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Bellefontaine
Banner Morgan
Water floods plant as workers move by boat in Eyansville
Ohio River high water surrounds the municipal water works near Eyansville Indiana. Workers travel to the plant by boat while the facility retains coal enough for operations until the floodiest stage passes. River levels have risen for about a week with forecasts of about 43 feet. nearby Green and Barren rivers in western Kentucky also rise.
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Eyansville
Ohio River
Ohio
Kentucky
Dr King’s New Discovery for chest congestion
An ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for colds coughs and chest congestion. It claims fifty years of relief loosening congested chests dissolving phlegm and preventing after effects with no disagreeable aftertaste. Available in 60 cents and 1 20 bottles at druggists.
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Mr. Hill
Dr. King
Grippe
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels
A vintage advertorial asserts Dr Kings New Life Pills restore natural bowel function, ease bilious symptoms, and purify the system gently. Purgatives are discouraged. pills are offered as a mild, dependable solution for cleansing the intestines with regular results. 25c at druggists.
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Dr. King
Dr Carter's K. and B. Tea Promoted for Family Health
The advertisement urges every head of family to keep Dr Carter's K. and B. Tea at home. It claims the tea helps with sluggish liver, sick headache, and regulating the bowels when brewed before bedtime.
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Dr. Carter
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