Wilson Sees Early End To 10 Coal Strike
President Wilson's effort to end the miners strike gains note as Attorney General Palmer says an end is in sight. Palmer heads to Indianapolis for court talks on injunctions while Fuel Administrator Garfield maintains no coal price increase. Washington Herald reports sale of controlling interest by T. Brainard to a group including Walter Rovers and Herbert Hoover.
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Dart
Cal
Palmer
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
Federal District Court
Wilson
Garfield
Washington
The
Washington Herald
T. Brainard
Walter S&s. Rovers
Herman Suter
Charles R. Crane
Julius H. Burves
Herbert Hoover
Long Beach move prompts search for home in sunlit California
J Martin White reports from Huntington California December 4 1919 on moving from crowded towns to Long Beach and Huntington Beach. The family finds rooming at a modern Mission house then rents a bankfront room for four dollars weekly. They meet locals Mrs McKenry Cari bs and Mrs Bert Smith visit relatives and plan to buy a home in Long Beach after a tour to Los Angeles and nearby groves.
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Huntington
Calif
Shellabarger
Washington
Long Beach
American Ave
Lon&® Beach
Mr. Porter
Los
Washington Citizens Drill To Fuel Rules As Wood Gains Ground
Washington business leaders and professionals comply with opening and closing orders under fuel administration with little protest. Banks open from ten to two, attorneys run nine to three, and heat is limited to six hours. Wood fuels heating and cooking. schools, churches, theaters use wood and coal is stockpiled. Iowa Gas and Electric staff cut wood from Hayes timber for plant use. coal on hand scarce, consumption down thirty percent.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
J. FE. Bovee
Court House
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Hayes Timber
Darbyshire
Notable Los Angeles visit and journal note from J Martin White
A brief personal letter from J Martin White praising Los Angeles bungalows and the exposition building and park. He says the place is the finest he has ever seen and sends regards to friends, noting the journal arrives regularly.
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Los Angeles
Exposition
J. Martin White
Navy approves court martial dismissal of Capt Chamberlain
Secretary Daniels approves findings ordering the dismissal of Capt Edmund G Chamberlain from the marine corps. The aviator claimed numerous western front exploits. forgery charges were dismissed. Chamberlain's home is San Antonio Texas.
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Washington
Paniels
Edmund G. Chamberlain
Marine Corps
Chamberlain
Western Front
Daniels
San Antonio
Tex
U. S. Pays For Use Of Roads And Coal Volunteer Push
Director General Hines signed compensation contracts with the Maine Central and Hocking Valley railroads totaling 2 955 696 dollars for Maine Central and 2 637 107 dollars for Hocking Valley. In Nebraska volunteers are being enrolled to dig coal in neighboring states despite the government's move to end the strike. Governor Samuel R McKelvie oversees the call for Nebraskans to volunteer.
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Wshington
Dec. T
Maine Central
Hocking Valley
Hines
Lincoln
Neb
Samuel KR. McKelvie
City Provides Fuel Amid Shortage and Cold Weather
Superintendent St Clair Lewis aims for smooth operations as coal deliveries increase. The city timber lot, secured by Mayor Bovee from George Morrison, supplies many loads of wood daily, aiding stores and businesses open six hours. Record cold drives fuel demand with temperatures near zero and six inches of new snow, creating blizzard-like conditions.
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St. Clair Lewis
Bovee
George Morrison
Ministers Issue Union Gasoline Fates for Churches
Washington ministers through Rev Leslie Mountford report fuel worries as coal stocks dwindle. Churches plan wood use to stay open with mixed congregational aid and limited midweek services. Union services unlikely. each church aims to keep Sabbath worship and Sunday schools running.
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Washington
Leslie Mountford
Ministeris Association
Open Basketball Practice Reports Strong Husky Squad
Coach Whitford led the first practice with over thirty boys on the floor at Washington high school. Last year's squad returns with Captain Jack Reid, others including Duke Davis Swift Lemley Putnam Waymack and Hek Brown competing for spots. The new gym, warm and efficient, promises a strong season as candidates and coaching under Whitford aim to field the best team yet.
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Whitford
Jbut
Reister
Williamson
Des Moines
Jack Reid
Reid
Duke
Davis
Swift
Lemley
Putnam
Waymack
Hek" Brown
Gore
Maxwell
Uyink
Paul Brown
Freshwater
Daniels L. McCreery
Rice
Applegate
Conner
Wheelan
Skipton
Stephens
McCreedy
Livingston
Hall
Richer
Busby
Morrow
Pauls
Jones
Harnoeske
Carson
Washington High School
Jurors Drawn for January Term District Court 1920
Twelve men named to serve as grand jurors for 1920 and a list of petit jurors for the January term were drawn at the courthouse. The January term opens February 5 with Judge Chess A. Dewey presiding. Read names include Acheson Wellman Dutton Ward Essiey Gabby Marbourg Moorhead Robertson Sojka Shelangoskie Statler Weidner and others from Washington Riverside Kalona Brighton and Wellman.
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Court House
Chess. A. Dewey
Washington
Fir
W. E. Acheson
Ainsworth
Ee. 8
Bishop
Wellman
G. L. Dutton
Ward Essiey
van Gabby
Rubie
Alex Marbourg
J. A. Moorhead
Crawfordsville
A. J. Robertson
Geo
Sojka
Riverside
Leo Shelangoskie
S. J. Statler
W. D. Weidner
Petit Jury
K. Hi. Eekies
R. Fritz
Jacob Figgins
Kalona
W. Eb, Frame
Vessel Seized Over 6000 Tons Coal In Excess Of Permit
Washington reports a former Germann diner operator vessel is barred from leaving New York as the railroad administration completes its inquiry into charges the ship loaded 6000 tons of coal though its permit allowed 2500 tons.
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Washington
New York
Funeral for Albert Lindsey Planned in Washington
Albert Lindsey 26, a baker at Korn Baking, died by suicide in Davenport. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Goodin's undertaking parlors at 3 p.m. Interment in Him Grove cemetery. Lindsey, who lived at 1219 Eastern avenue, left a note asking his wife to return the weapon and mentioning troubles. He is survived by his wife Elsie and three-year-old daughter Helen, plus his father John Lindsey of Davenport. No inquest was needed.
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Albert Lindsey
Davenport
Goodin
Him Grove Cemetery
Washington
Davenport Democrat
Korn Baking Company
Eastern Avenue
Lindsey
William Claussen
Korn Company
Claussen
Lear
Ryder
Mr. Korn
Helen
Galva
John Lindsey
Ebert
Meet your Poor Relations and Charlie Chaplin at the Graham
Local notes mention a Graham engagement with Charlie Chaplin and other events. Rothschilds and Carl Meek visit from Peoria to spend holidays with family. Mrs. Norton visits her mother in Talleyrand. Wanda Neiswanger returns from University of Minnesota to join her parents. Dorothy and Ceryn Clark return from Keota aiding sister Mrs. Alice Clarke Hagfer.
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Charlie Chaplin
Carl Meek
Peoria
Wanda Neiswanger
Es Han Bees
University of Miners
Dorothy
Eryn Clark
Keotu
Alice Clarke Hagfer
Appeals Court Hints Settlement Under Admin Plan
The appeals court suggests settlement in line with the administration proposed plan. The ruling notes progress toward a negotiated accord and emphasizes compliance with the outlined framework. The decision signals potential resolution without further extended litigation.
Contempt Hearing for Miners Leaders Postponed
The hearing of contempt charges against miners leaders was postponed for one week on motion by C B Ames for the government. Secretary of Labor Wilson telegraphed John Lewis urging acceptance of President Wilsons settlement proposal. Sent from Washington and Indianapolis reports note the delay.
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Aedal
Frenting Journal
Washington, D. C
Wilson
John “Lewis
Jourist
Indianapolis
Tod
C. B. Ames
Miners to Decide on President’s Settlement Plan
Washington December reports say Indianapolis miners will approve the president’s settlement plan when they meet at two this afternoon. The decision comes from the labor department as the strike nears a prompt resolution.
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Washington
Lator
Indianapolis
Card of Thanks for Coral Offerings in Memory
Mr and Mrs W T Trotter express deep gratitude for the many kindnesses and beautiful coral offerings sent in memory of their son and grandson.
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W. T. Trotter
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J. C. Miller
George Baker
Muscatine
Lala
McCormick
Clint Shull Sale
Crandatlry
Goodin's
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Rothschild’s
D. D. Norton
Talleyrand
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Momhen
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