Attorney General urged miners' compromise over strike
The Associated Press reports that the Attorney General Palmer urged a compromise in the bituminous coal miners strike. Testimony before the Senate investigating committee outlined government pressure and mediation efforts, with officials arguing the issue was about law and order, not miners’ wages or operators’ profits. The inquiry will continue to explore the government’s actions and mediation attempts led by John Je Keegan and others.
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Export Surge for Surplus Whiskey Aids Prohibition Evasion
New York December 19 Distillers and other alcoholic beverage owners seek to export billions of gallons of whiskey and other liquors before the national prohibition amendment takes effect January 16. Cargo space is scarce and freight rates high, with customs and state officials noting a heavy export movement already under way.
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Delay in appointing coal commissioners
Washington Dec 19 An official announcement on the coal strike settlement commissions three members entrusted to investigate wages working conditions and signatures of the parties under the settlement. The release and a president outlining letter were expected to be made public tomorrow after White House talks delayed by Attorney General Palmer’s Senate hearing attendance. Unofficial reports named John P White former head of the United Mine Workers as a participant.
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Twin Falls Chronicle To Raise Yearly Subscription
Beginning January 1 the Twin Falls Chronicle will charge 7 per year for all subscriptions including the big Sunday issue. Until then existing rates hold at 6 per year, 3.75 for six months, and 1.75 for three months as publishers face higher print paper costs.
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Battle at El Paso border leaves one American guard and two smugglers dead
An American provost guard and two Mexican civilians were killed in a pitched night battle at the El Paso border near the island area adjoining the old Rio Grande bed. Mexican smugglers ambushed approaching guards. gunfire lasted over an hour before police joined. Six sacks of liquor were found behind the fence used as a barricade.
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Mexico City War Material Seizure Report Reed
Reports that Mexico seized arms and ammunition allegedly exported by Germany. The Associated Press notes possible shipments seized amid ongoing wartime tensions. The article cites German exports and Mexico City authorities examining seized war materiel.
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Congress Plans Final Push Before Christmas Recess
Congress advances key actions on railroad measures and sugar relief as leaders set a holiday recess to January 5. House and Senate won approval on war risk allowances while deferring major business until next month. Foreign relations panel to meet for tentative treaty talks after recess.
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Lloyd George Charged With Being a Failure
London dispatch reports that American stance on postwar settlement dominates editorial discussion of Premier Lloyd George's speech in the House of Commons. The Morning Post criticizes his effort to shift blame and questions the feasibility of his approach amid U.S. attitudes.
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Senate Delays Vote On Cummins Railroad Bill
Washington Dec 1 After a 12 hour session the senate failed to vote on the Cummins railroad bill and adjourned with an agreement to vote at 3 30 tomorrow The sugar control bill also set for a final vote tomorrow A La Tollette plan to extend government railroad control two years blocked passage and was the only remaining hurdle The pending votes clear the way for a two week recess to January 5 with the senate meeting at 10 o clock tomorrow
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Sugar Control Bill Is Certain of Enactment
Washington December 19 congress will enact sugar control legislation for 1920 before Christmas recess. Senator McNary Oregon in charge announced a compromise limiting licensing powers to June 30 1920. Louisiana senators and house leaders signaled approval preserving the U S sugar equalization board with broad price control and distribution powers and the authority to seize refiners sugar stocks if needed.
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I W W Acquitted Of Syndicalism Charge
In Bellingham Washington on December 19 three men linked to the Industrial Workers of the World were acquitted by a jury of violating the syndicalism law after a ten day trial with a four hour deliberation. The defense offered no testimony and the court instructed the jury that membership in the organization could be an offense if criminal methods were used to pursue its aims.
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Federal Reserve Board to Sponsor Movement for Corpora tions Finance Export Trade
The Federal Reserve Board will sponsor a movement to organize corporations to finance export trade under the Edge bill. Governor Warding will convene bankers and manufacturers after the holidays to discuss extending long credits to European countries through the Edge bill machinery.
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Turpentine Supply Pitches Oregon Fir Timber
In Portland on December 19 Piten plans extraction from Oregon fir as part of a drive to boost turpentine production. The effort targets timber in the national forest to aid the country’s waning supply.
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New Compromise Plan May Be Worked Out
Washington dispatch reports the senate foreign relations committee will reopen discussions on the peace treaty and attempt a new compromise plan for post holiday consideration. Senator Knox's resolution to declare peace is seen as the framework, with changes to preserve material treaty advantages and pledge U.S. intervention against future European conflicts. Democrats show little hope a broad compromise will emerge. some seek a January ratification with reservations.
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Convicted I W W Begin Prison Life in Federal Case
In a reported Associated Press dispatch the defendants known as I W W take up their prison life in the federal system. Details refer to the case against the United States and relate to Gresbach and the sister in Eastmé, with emphasis on the prison sentence and federal proceedings.
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