End of coal strike plans shattered by mine owners
HLA December 1. The plan by Gov Pinchot to end the strike failed as mine owners rejected it after a long conference. Operators argued the scheme offered only a single wage rise and condemned the check off. Workers and officials pressed for relief as talks stalled.
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HLA
A.P
Fon
Atlantic City
Pinchot
Lewis
Washington
Interstate Commerce In
Ie Borah
Berger
Ion and Award
Jacksonville
Grave charge against Oklahoma man in infant slaying plot
Edward R. Townsend, 28, was returned to Enid Oklahoma to face charges tied to an alleged attempt to slash a baby’s throat. Townsend was arrested after a mental diagnosis by Dr. D H Cooper the city physician. The report notes a disturbing motive and Townsend’s state of mind.
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D. Okla
A.P
Edward R. Townsend
Tenich
Okla
Townsend
D. H. Cooper
Mew Ambassador to America Selected
Paris reports the Briand government names Henry Bernger as successor to French Ambassador Daeschner in Washington, a decision learned officially today December 1.
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MEW
America
Paris
Henry Berenger
Daeschner
Washington
M Namara Georgetti Lead Six Day Bike Race
Mc Namara and Georgetti held the lead by one lap at the 35th hour of the six day race in New Madison Square Garden. They covered 623 miles and 8 laps, with Linart and Benezatti one lap behind and several teams 3 to 8 laps adrift. The record at the 35th hour stands at 754 miles 9 laps set by Cameron and Kaiser in 1915.
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New York
A.P
McNamara
Georgetti
New Madison Square Garden
Linart
Benezatti
Kockler-Stockholm
Wambst-Lacsuechay
Fred Spencer-Walthour
Registration Heavier Than Usual For Atlanta Election
Nearly 17 000 residents registered for a municipal vote in Atlanta on December 1 in which voters would set firemen pay to match United States mail carriers. The firemen lead a strong campaign for adoption while a taxpaying committee opposes the measure and the initiative clause in the city charter. If approved the ordinance fixes pay and future changes would require another initiative.
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Atlanta
United States
Pinchot Blames Coal Operators For War Amid Strike
Governor Pinchot in Dubois comments that hard coal operators rejected his plan to end the anthracite strike. He says operators refused to discuss settlement terms and have turned down industrial peace, declaring for war. He adds he is sincerely sorry.
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Dubois
A.P
Pinchot
State Hospital
Alienist Called In Suit To Break Will Inheritance Fight
Relatives of Archibald Mc Arthur of Dodgesville Iowa seek cross examination of alienist Dr Ralph H Green to counter testimony that Mc Arthur was of sound mind and capable as a philosopher. Rafferty of Jacksonville AP says Mc Arthur left bulk of estate to Rafferty while relatives received nominal sums.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Archibald McArthur
Dodgesville
Iowa
Ralph H. Green
Green
McArthur
George A. Rafferty
Rafferty
T. E. Tucker
Navy warns of perilous block and fall drink menace
In New York a warning spreads about a dangerous drink called block and fall sold near the navy yard in Boston. Mrs. W F Manley of the W C U cautions against its harm and the risk of walking a block after drinking.
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New York
Navy
W. F. Manley
WC. U
Ey Navy Yard
Boston
Chilled Tonic Promises Appetite and Vitality
An old advertisement touts a tonic that supposedly enhances appetite and restores color and strength. It emphasizes strong taste as a selling point and markets Chill Tonic at 60 cents.
U S Made Lace Shown At Exhibit
New York December 1. American lace exposition and fashion show features made in America lace in silk rayon cotton and metal threads. Exhibits include millions of patterns and reproductions of famous old European lace once made by hand in monasteries with lighting effects.
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New York
A.P
Waldor-Astoria
Europe
Burley tobacco sales set to open in Lexington this week
Lexington reports the Burley district will launch auction sales this week with warehouses and receiving plants ready for the 1926 crop. Estimates of total payments to independent growers range from 10 million to 20 million dollars, with a pool likely to distribute a similar amount to members. About 1,275,000 pounds of Burley tobacco are on the floors across five Lexington warehouses ready for opening.
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Lexington
Burley
Burley Tobacco
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Fayette County
Complexions at Home by Absorption
The ad touts mercolized wax as a cure for blemished complexions by absorbing the affected skin. Apply at night, remove with water and soap next morning, claiming a natural, healthy, beautiful look without obvious treatment. Aimed at shaving powders and jellies.
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