Ban put on liquor sale across the nation
The Senate passed the prohibition enforcement act over President Wilson's veto, making immediate the ban on beverages with more than half a percent alcohol. House support followed with a 176 to 565 vote. The White House announced wartime prohibition would end upon ratification of the German peace treaty, prompting concern among prohibition leaders. Senate leaders continued treaty consideration despite the White House statement.
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White House
Senate
House
Congress
The
AntiSaloon League
Teague
Palmer
Wilson
Plans to enforce dry act cited by commissioner Roeper
Commissioner Roeper urges citizens churches civic organizations and welfare societies to aid the bureau of internal revenue in enforcing prohibition. He says muting the law would damage the American form of government and that state and local officials must share in enforcement and punishment. Aerial freight between New York and Cuba opened with a sea plane carrying 140000 dollars in fountain pens from Bath Beach to Havana with stops and gifts for mayors and Rotary presidents. Pilots James Farnham and Robert Hewitt led the flight with three passengers onboard.
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Roeper
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Roper
Department of Justice
N. Y
Cuba
New York
Bath Beach
Brooklyn
Havana
Atlantic City
Norfolk
Wilmington
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
Miami
Key West
Fla
James Farnham
Robert Hewitt
Death toll climbs as Muskegon lake disaster claims many
At Muskegon harbor Michigan a passenger steamer named Muskegon formerly City of Holland was driven onto piers by a gale. Fifty of 72 aboard were saved. at least 14 dead with six or more missing as wreckage blocks the harbor. Survivors cared for by Red Cross. bodies lie in the morgue. Separately two lifebelts and a torpedoed vessel Homer Warren from Toronto drawn ashore near Pultneyville as another loss.
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Crosh
Muskegon
City of Holland
Mich
Milwaukee
Edwin Miller
Coast Guard
Red Cross
Lake Ontario
Homer Warren
Toronto
Pultneyville
Rochester
Warren
Cleveland raids seize explosives in alleged plot against police
Police in Cleveland say five men and one woman planned explosions to terrorize the nation and bomb the Central police station. Raids recovered high explosives, a complete bomb, pistols and ammunition, with links to past bombings of Mayor Davis and Mayor Jarvis homes. Detectives seek wider arrests as arrests prompt fears of related attacks last May and June.
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Cleveland
Central
Harry L. Davis
Jarvis
Therrest
Prize Pig Delivered to Rookie by Airplane
Atlanta residents read of a cow jumped over the moon tale as a prize pig was flown from Souther Field Americus to Lawrence by flyers Lieutenants McMullen and Wolfe. The pig, from a noted farm near Americus, was awarded to the rookie who drew the correct number after enlisting in July.
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Atlanta
Lawrence
McMullen
Wolfe
Souther Field
Americus
Arles Parris
Strike Continues as United Mine Workers Stand Firm
The United Mine Workers reiterate a Friday midnight strike start with no plan to modify the call. John L. Lewis and Secretary Green affirm the industrial action while government efforts and Wilson’s appeal fail to derail the move.
Injunction Suit Against Pennsylvania Gas Co
National Fuel Gas Company owner of most stock in the supplier to Jamestown became a party to a U S District Court action seeking a permanent restraint to stop shutting off or diminishing gas service by the Pennsylvania Gas Company.
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National Fuel Gas Company
Cabinet Plans Move to Avert Soft Coal Strike
A two hour cabinet meeting agreed on a definite plan to handle a potential soft coal strike by United Mine Workers. Officials noted the action aims to protect the public from mine closures affecting about 500000 workers. Secretary Lansing reported the situation not hopeless and forecasts a possible postponement by the Indianapolis based international executive board, with negotiations for a new wage deal anticipated.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Lansing
International Executive Board
Indianapolis
Officials seek to avert miners strike with executive board action
Officials on the United Mine Workers of America executive board met in Indianapolis to study union bylaws and determine if they can call off or postpone the planned Saturday strike. They rely on board authority to intervene and review Pro cendant Wilson's appeal.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wison
Fosterclaims frame if dynamite found in possession
William Z. Foster, secretary treasurer of the radical committee for organizing iron and steel workers, told a mass meeting of the Central Federated Union in New York that authorities aim to frame him. He asserted detectives are shadowing him and warned that dynamite found later would be planted by them.
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William Z. Foster
Rational Committee For Organizing
Iron and Steel Workers
Central Federated Union
New York
Mr. Foster
Hun Officers Uneasy About Jobs
Officers in the German army express unease over postwar reductions, noting that even with retirements on Aug 1 1919 there were 20 000 regular officers in Prussia and Württemberg. The force must be cut to 7 000, stirring concern for futures in the officer corps.
Nation observes 61st anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt
New York City joined Oyster Bay in observing the 61st birth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt. Hundreds visited Youngs Memorial Cemetery to honor the late president as a varied memorial program unfolded in the city.
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Nation
Roosevelt
New York City
The
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Young Memorial Cemetery
London reformer to present labor program
Dr. Francis Herbert Stead, warden of the Robert Browning Settlement, is to address the World's Christian Citizenship Conference in Pittsburgh November 9 to 16. Known for his work on church and labor, he helped form the National Committee on Old Age Pensions and initiated Browning Hall Labor Conferences since 1919.
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Francis Herbert Stead
Robert Browning Settlement
Walworth
London
Pittsburgh
Herbert Stead
Willon TF
Marl
English Review of Reviews
Robert Brown
Charles Booth
National Committee On
Browning Hall
Robert Browning
Stead
England
Scotland
Germany
James town seeks to block gas shutoff by Pennsylvania Gas Co
A bill of equity filed in the Western New York court seeks a permanent injunction to stop Pennsylvania Gas Co from cutting off Jamestown gas. National Fuel Gas Co holds a majority stake. filing includes village resolutions and mayor Carlson's verification.
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United States District Court of Western
New York
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Jamestown
National Fuel Gas Company
Broadway
Louis L. Thrasher
Thrasher & Clajyp
Samuel A. Carlson
Buffalo
Town
Fence of Stolen Autos Tied to Warren Gang
Warren police and the sheriff uncovered an organized gang acting as a fence for stolen Fords in Warren and Forest County. About twenty cars traced to Warren and nearby areas had Buffalo and other city ownership. Edward Henderson, arrested early Saturday, claims other Warren parties were involved and more arrests are expected as Buffalo detectives assist.
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Warren
Sheriff's Office
Forest County
Warren Garage Company
W. W. Muir
Buffalo
Sheffield
Marianville
David Walsh
Buffalo Fire Department
Erie County Savings Bank
A. J D. Braymer
Welsh
Tale Police Department
William Zahn
Deuel, Lowry & Co
Braymer
Edward &. Henderson
Clarendon
Henderson
Justice Blackman
Warren County
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Muskego
Ind
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John L. Lewis
Green
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U. S. District Court
Washington
Cail
Foster
Uxopuy
Glasgow
Francis Berrert Stead
Edward B. Henderson
Farbes
Ferdie
Foch
V&v
France
General Foch
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