02 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
1
Washington reports a strong American note to Mexico demanding the immediate release of Consular Agent William C. Jenkins of Puebla. The note rejects Mexican legal nuances and asserts U S insistence on fair treatment and prompt freedom for Jenkins.
Pittsburg Kansas December reports 1300 soldiers and volunteers arrive to mine coal in Crawford and Cherokee counties under Kansas National Guard control. A train derailment near Humboldt caused no injuries. State aims to boost coal output to combat fuel shortages with federal and state troops patrolling and wage scales set by federal administrator Garfield.
The president presents a policy message to Congress read in both houses at noon highlighting key priorities. Leaders respond with statements as lawmakers review the address.
Chicago laborers face a limited 74 percent wage increase after Judge Samuel Alschuler rejects higher percentages and denied a 44 hour week double overtime and eight hour police shift. Retroactive date moved from September to July 1. Minor gains won by mechanical trades and helpers. About 2000 workers in several cities to gain higher pay, while younger workers receive small raises. North Dakota legislature agrees to ratify federal woman’s suffrage amendment in extraordinary session.
Reports from Humboldt Kansas indicate a troop train derailment possibly caused by a switch fault. Officials say the last two cars stayed on rails while eight derailed and a fuel famine era conservation measures tighten across the region. Mass meetings urge public curtailment as coal becomes scarce and recovery efforts proceed.
Four youths, one possibly an ex soldier, entered the Twelfth Street Store Inn in Berwyn Chicago. They forced three employees and a woman customer into the vault and fled with 35.00 in cash and Liberty bonds in a new sedan. The escape occurred in under three minutes as residents watched in surprise.
New York December 2 representatives of the American Federation of Labor who sailed for Cristobal to address grievances of canal workers returned aboard a steamship alegedly barred from landing by Governor Chester Harding without explanation.
The Garfield and Railroad Administration order limits coal to five priority categories for the strike emergency. Railroads shipping nationwide, government departments, public utilities, and essential consumer needs will receive coal while nonessential users face shutdowns. Some plants running on private power may halt when current supply runs out.
Dr. Garfield outlines policy on coal distribution prioritizing light, power, and heat for urgent needs. Retail and advertising uses should be cut back while railroads limit supply to five priority classes. Local authorities may supervise to prevent waste and ensure broad distribution. The Lever Act framework governs enforcement.
Washington reports the second industrial conference began behind closed doors as President Wilson chaired and delegates from capital and labor met at the Pan-American building. Secretary Wilson said the sessions would be secret to allow free thinking and avoid ideas being tied to hasty expressions.
Justice Farner of the supreme court granted a writ of superseders releasing Charles F E Munday who was convicted in the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank wreck case. An 815,000 bond with sureties William Downs of Chicago and M J Buscher of Litchfield is set, to be filed with Grundy County sheriff where Munday has twice been convicted while the state court considers review.
Viscountess Astor former Nannie Langhorne of Virginia becomes first woman elected to the house of commons taking the oath amid applause. Her sponsors include Prime Minister David Lloyd George and Lord Balfour as she signs the roll in a black dress and hat.
Washington officials report President Wilson is in better overall condition than at any time since he began his Western tour months ago. The White House says he remains in recovery but shows steady improvement and strength.
President Wilson’s message to the sixty sixth congress urges establishing a budget system simplifying and reducing income and profit taxes regulating cold storage relief to soldiers tariff reform and measures to boost production to lower living costs. He calls for abandoning provincial standards and adopting a broad policy to seize national opportunities.
Special to Evening New York reports multimillionaire coal and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick died here today at seventy after an illness following a ptomaine poisoning attack.
The Sixty sixth congress opened its second regular session with many months work ahead on international and domestic issues. About fifty five senators and 500 house members appeared for the session as gallery crowds were smaller than usual.
Reported case centers on the discovery of a body in a cellar trunk at a Tabor home in Lawton Michigan. Florence Critchlow refuses to answer questions as she faces questions before Judge C Rowlands coroner.
Three men indicted in a Truman H. Newberry related case surrendered in Grand Mapies Michigan. One pleaded guilty while two others Roman B. P. Ki and George L. Ele, former Alderman of Alherty, entered not guilty pleas. The United States attorney announced the developments.
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