Miners urged to delay actions as settlement moves forward
The United Mine Workers issue a circular to 4,600 local unions urging a temporary delay to ensure coal needs are met. Many miners report for work and coal is expected to move rapidly by noon Monday as a general committee decision on the president's settlement proposal is awaited.
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Indianapolis
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United Mine Workers
America
Fieve
Palmer
Meith
Ora
Washington
Detzer Court Martial Testimony Alleges Brutalities
Captain Karl W Detzer stands accused of brutality toward prisoners in France with a pistol and blackjack as his sergeants beat a man in custody. Clarence H Lacey of Indianapolis testified at Governor's Island court martial detailing repeated beatings, threats of shooting, and forced sleep deprivation. He charged Detzer and sergeants Madden and Brank Le Hoyt with ordering torture and submission under false punishment.
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France
Governor's Island
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Provost Marshall
Lacey
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Detter
Madden
Brank- le Hoyt
Netzer
Thomas ‘L. ‘Hefferman
Rae
Profits of wartime shipowners deemed fabulous by witness
Washington December 11 testimony by John H. Rosetter, former director of operations, to the commerce committee revealed private shipowners earned far more than public earnings. One vessel earned over 800000 in a 110 day voyage between San Francisco and Calcutta, netting the board about 750000 after allowances. The Quistcoach earned 897622, with net profits 46151 after depreciation and interest. The board had fixed wartime rates of 66 dollars a ton to Europe, versus 88 collected by Britain, with some licenses pushing rates to 120 a ton. Losses from sinkings and other events totaled about 27000000, charged to the board’s insurance division.
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Washington
John
Rosetter
Directo ‘Pératiers
Senate
Jones
San Francisco
Calcutta
Europe
Martens Refuses to Produce Papers in New York Hearing
Ludwig reports that ambassador Martens of the Soviet government refused to answer questions or produce documents in a joint legislative committee hearing. He claimed diplomatic immunity and said confidential files remain beyond New York’s jurisdiction, though willing to present them if desired. He identified a Stockholm-based agency handling some correspondence and acknowledged $90,000 received from his government via that channel.
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Associated Press
New York
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Russia
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United
States
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John. Hay
United States
Roosevelt
Stockholm
Strom
Alleged Profiteering Charges Filed Against Dairymen
A local police report details charges of profiteering against several dairymen. Authorities accuse them of manipulating prices and withholding fair supplies, prompting inquiries by the county attorney. The case centers on alleged misconduct within dairy markets and related distribution actions.
Strong opposition grows to railroad bill in Senate
Washington dec 11 strong and unexpected opposition developed during consideration of the Cummins bill to end government control of railroads. Senate leaders abandoned hopes for action by January 1 as the measure faced defeat by slim margins amid calls for urgent action before Christmas recess.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Ovik
Congress
Claim Wallace Killed While Drunk in Mexico
In a Mexico City note to the U S embassy Washington reports that Mexican authorities blame James Wallace an American citizen for his own death two weeks ago near a dangerous spot. A Mexican sentry shot him after Wallace allegedly passed the guard while intoxicated. The note says the killing is in official records and the soldier was arrested for investigation.
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Associated Press
Tashington
James Walace
New Ampico
Mexico
Wallace
United States
Mexico City
State Department
High Water Recedes in South but Mounting Losses Persist
Floods across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi began to recede in many areas while Montgomery and Macon remained affected. Industrial plant shutdowns, building damage, livestock losses, and extensive bridge and trestle damage pushed the monetary toll into millions. Human fatalities were limited, with likely around a dozen dead and more than a thousand displaced black residents near Hattiesburg and Meridian, Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Montgomery
Ala
Macon
Hattisburg
Meridian
Miss
No End Of High Prices For Clothing In Sight
The article reports no relief in men's clothing prices as wholesalers and retailers warn further increases will be necessary next year. Trade spokesmen say they will raise prices while pledging to assist the government in fighting profiteering led by Attorney General Palmer.
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Associated Press
Palmer
Greenleaf Wins Another In Pool Championship
Philadelphia December 11 De feating Louis Krueter New York 25 to 59 in the national pocket billiard tournament tonight E R Greenleaf the Wilmington Delaware player advanced another step toward the championship and incidentally put Krueter out of the running for first place.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Dec
Louis
Krueter
New York
E R
Greenleaf
Wilmington
Delaware
Krneter
Illinois miners repudiate Indianapolis agreement at Peoria meeting
Peoria sub-district No 2 miners repudiated the Indianapolis settlement for the nationwide miners strike at a tonight meeting. Wy E Sherwood of the Illinois state UMWA stated eight thousand men are affected.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Indianapolis
Wy. E. Sherwood
Illinois State Board of United Mine Workers of America
Traffic conditions approach normal throughout Oregon
By the Associated Press, Fortland Ore Dec 11 traffic and business conditions continued to improve. Freezing temperatures prevailed over most of Oregon but traffic was rapidly returning to normal after a blizzard that disrupted activity for about 38 hours.
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Associated, Press
Fortland
Oregon
American killed in Baris London flight report
London dispatch reports American George F. Hand killed today in a flight accident. The fragmentary wire text notes his death from a fall and partial details remain unclear.
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Baris-London
Dr Garfield Resigns Over Coal Strike Settlement
Washington report: Fuel Administrator Garfield resigns to President Wilson over a principle in the coal strike settlement. He disagrees with the commission’s plan to set prices, says the proposal could raise costs for the public. Cabinet backs Palmer’s reform program while officials await official notice from operators and mine workers.
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Jone L. Lewis
United Mine’ ‘Workers
Washington
International
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Yerteraay
Palmer
John, L. Lewis
Indianapolis
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