Wilson plan for coal strike rejected by government critic
AP reports Dr. Harry A. Garfield, federal fuel administrator, told a Senate subcommittee the President Wilson settlement plan is fundamentally wrong for government. Garfield resigned over his views. Frelinghuysen questioned cabinet cleavage and urged actions on the strike. Garfield warned the three member wage and price commission would favor the public but risk a large wage rise while miners and operators would be underrepresented.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Harry A. Garfield
Senate
Frelinghuysen
New ‘Jersey
Resigon
Palmer
Iter
A Grfild
Ile Sn
Ter
He Mnet
Hina Ain
Hig Ag
al’ ‘Advisory Commission
Gartiela A
Coal rationing eased as railroads resume limited service
Associated Press reports Chicago officials announce partial resumption of coal deliveries and passenger rail service. Beginning 12:01 Monday, coal will be sold only to applicants with less than a week’s supply in the Northwestern and Central Western regions. Indications point to broader restoration soon. East and south lines plan full service by Monday. Broadway’s Venus Limited traces back to normal, while heat and power priorities are relaxed for top five groups.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fie
Northwestern
Central Western
Vt Lines
Mayeen Bagiine
Vaidensury Limited
Oweek
Missing Grey Duck search for Griffith party off Nassau
Submarine chasers and planes comb the seas for the yacht Grey Duck headed to Nassau with David W Griffith and 36 motion picture crew. The vessel reported engine trouble and has not reached the Bahama capital. a seaplane scouted Nassau without sighting the yacht.
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Miami
Fla
Nassau
David Ww
Griffith
Bahama Island
S. Motors
Sway
New York
Nua
Bau
Gritfith
Companytunn
Gasoine Motor
William S Ttead
Fort Lauderdale
Edward Philpitt
Charles Snyder
Abraham Hamburg
Logan B. Gillingsley
Hattie M. Billingsley
Government cases link IWW to 1917 wheat field strike plan
In Kansas City federal court, government witnesses described IWW operatives acting as scouts and saboteurs to spark a general strike in wheat belts in 1917 and 1919 to starve the army. Frank Wermke testified he joined the IWW in 1916 and was assigned to the wheat belt sabotage role before later joining the army, with two months’ prior service noted.
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Phus
Associated Press
Kansas City
Federal ‘District Court
Kansas
Ise
Wermke
EU Govertment
Wit- Tess
Pakota
Thie
Near disaster as Carmania avoids collision with Maryland
Halifax report recalls a near catastrophe when the Cunard liner Carmania and the American freighter Maryland barely averted a bow on collision off Cape Race. The Maryland loomed bow on midships as Carmania appeared from fog, a sharp manuever prevented a full impact. Four ports were smashed and rivets damaged over a 25 by foot area on Carmania.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Cunard
Maryland
Cape Race
Exportation Prohibited Under Prohibition Amendment
The Associated Press reports Washington on December 13 that exportation of intoxicating liquors for severe age purposes will not be permitted after January 16. The prohibition amendment pedomen effects the United States territory, with the announcement stating the change takes effect January 16.
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Associated Press
Washington
Territory of
United
States
Inquest Continues Over Death of Miss Talor
The Associated press reports an ongoing inquest into the death of Miss Talor. Proceedings focus on determining cause and circumstances surrounding the tragedy as officials gather evidence and hear testimonies.
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Miss Talor
Ratify Pact Debates Loom in Senate Deadlock
In Washington the first steps to break the Senate deadlock on the German peace treaty emerge after hours of discussion. Knox and Lodge proposals shift, Hitchcock objects, and Democrats and Republicans weigh a joint resolution to require House action and presidential approval as talks of free reservations surface with hopes of bringing the U.S. into the postwar peace conferences.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Ixnox
Penns
van Askod
United States
Germany
Congress
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Brandegee
Connecticut
Knox
America
Lodge
Wilson
Senate ‘Committee
Hiouse
Abnormal Northwest Weather Strikes Coast States
Spokane reports mild easing in eastern Washington while Oregon and western Washington plunge to record lows unseen in 70 years. The coldest since 1879 hits Portland and the Columbia River ice forms as two ships seek aid on the Willamette. Frost and travel disruption spread from Oregon to California as trains lag and lines fail.
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Columbia
Vancouver
Wash
Manham
Brookwood
Willamette River
Oregon
Coast Guard
Portland
Madras
California
Schwab Views Industry Problems and Labor Rights
New York December 13 Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel says successful employment will depend on recognition of collective bargaining and profit sharing He asserts America will not be overturned by Bolshevism and that preaching against it only strengthens resolve for law order and opportunity in the nation.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Pennsylvania Society
America
Captured American ransomed by Villistas near Muzquiz
no additional word received of captive Fred G Hugo American citizen reported held by rebels for a ten thousand dollar ransom. Hugo, manager of J M Dobies ranch near Muzquiz Coahuila, details of capture and treatment unavailable. Villistas demanded ransom left at Pino Solo 120 miles from Muzquiz. EB Dawson a British subject captured and later released, several prominent Mexicans reportedly held for ransom.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Vallistas
Fred G. Hugo
Hugo
J. M
Pino
Solo
Muizquiz
Dawson
Villa
Villistas
Premiers Complete London Conference
David Lloyd George and M. Clemenceau concluded a three day conference on peace settlement questions, focusing on Turkey. Ambassadors and financial experts from the United States, Japan, Italy, and France participated at intervals. Officials reported satisfactory agreement on all outstanding points.
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Associated Press
London
David Lloyd George
M. Clemenceau
Turkey
Signor Scialoia
Lawyer sought to test landowner voting rights in canal election
In Filer Idaho a meeting led by Turner K Hackman discussed raising funds to hire counsel to sue in district court over who may vote in Twin Falls canal company elections. The group, led by L G Hill, outlined proxies and ballots, noting disputes over stock transfer and ownership determining voting eligibility.
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Filer
Idaho
Twin Falls
Canal Company
Turner K Hackman
L. G. Hill
Frank de Klotz
BE. P. Polson
I. Detweiler
Twin Fills Times Company
Elmer Aman
Raelman
Hackman
EETVS
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Clark Griffith
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Reputy
Eee
Spokane
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Tose
Markasone
Pacific Northwest
Butte
Schwab
Associated ‘Préss
Emal Tig
Turner K. Hackman
Anc
Tan
Gowri Cotner
Lowrie
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