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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
The first wave of coal miners returned to work as production is set to exceed normal for sixty days. Leaders forecast rapid resumption of operations, with many mines planned to run through the holidays, while railroads and fuel administration face the logistics of uptick in shipments.
In Iowa and Michigan news, 4000 miners in a district plan to resume work soon but superstition about unlucky days delays action. An elderly miner doubts coal will move before Wednesday, while many men may wait past Friday the 13th and into Monday. In Detroit area coverage, Michigan miners question Indianapolis settlement terms as acceptance remains uncertain.
Paris reports French troops clashed with D Annunzio volunteers at Fiume with many killed or wounded on both sides. In Rome Socialists and Catholics fought in the chamber after a police move at Ferrara, with deputies denouncing the government and Bolshevist violence cited. Gabriele d Annunzio ready to cooperate to restore Adriatic peace if Italy guarantees Fiume stays, and not evacuates Dalmatia.
A cyclone swept Posadas the capital of Mietones province causing extensive damage to buildings and homes. Authorities fear a large death toll as the storm hit areas along the Varana river with many residences and towns weighed by wreckage.
President Wilson spent an hour on the south portico at the White House despite low temperatures. He wore the bic fur coat used at the peace conference last winter as a bright sun shone and the wind proved light.
Chicago reports a coal crisis plan shifting to boost production and transport in Illinois and Indiana. Dr. W. C. Honnold of the Coal Operators association says 100 percent output with ample rail cars could yield 400000 tons in four days. EB My Clarity notes 80 hours to move first loads if weather cooperates and empties are available to sustain two to three days of mine activity.
At a meeting in New York on December 11 Carl Gray was elected president of the Union Pacific railroad succeeding Colvin who had resigned.
The scene features deputies Abbe and Corano clashing over war service, silence, and personal transformation. Corano, from Sardinia, denounces capitalism and mineral wealth restrictions, attacking Catholics and socialists amid a noisy debate.
Berlin reports Verwaerts comments on a four volume documentary history. He suggests that reading the marginal notes by the former emperor shows Germany before the war was ruled by next to a madman. The books are described as four stones on the tomb of the German monarchy.
Reports from the Carmania say it collided with the Maryland about 300 miles off Halifax and will reach port under its own steam. The Carmania carried many Americans aboard and sustained above water damage with no danger noted. The Maryland continued to London from Baltimore while the Coronta aided briefly before resuming voyage. Optional second item mentions the death of Bishop Camphor at age fifty four in South Orange New Jersey.
National committee narrowed convention city to Chicago and St. Louis with Chicago favored by 44 votes to 40. Chicago leaders pledged funding and logistics while St Louis touted lower rates and closer population center. Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania delivered keynote criticizing Wilson era policy and outlining GOP aims on capital labor Mexican policy and constitutional government.
Governor Lowden through the Illinois fair price committee calls prosecutors mayors county agencies and women's groups to a Chicago conference led by Attorney General Palmer to coordinate effort against rising prices including sugar. Palmer will direct the campaign and outline plans for statewide cooperation to lower costs before Christmas.
A 200 member group in Lincoln Nebraska forms to back General Pershing as a Republican presidential candidate. Pershing is expected to arrive December 22 with his wife and sisters to attend events and meet admirers.
Several thousand miners in Jefferson County ignore new work rules and orders from mine management. Officials report heightened tensions as crews walk off, seeking better pay and safety assurances amid ongoing labor disputes.
In Columbus thousand miners in Jefferson county coal fields revolt against leaders call to return to work. Miners oppose 14 percent wage rise and say government terms fail to meet needs as Illinois miners resume work under Indianapolis agreement.
President Wilson accepts the resignation of Dr. Garfield as fuel administrator today. Walter Hines Richardson will continue the related work as railway administrator.
Police halted an incipient riot at Fritz Kreisler's concert in Ithaca as lights were cut by a crowd of Yale Young Republicans and friends. Security drove them back while Kreisler played for forty minutes. The audience cheered despite outside shouts.
The weather bureau says forecasts of severe atmospheric disturbances between December 17 and 20 are unfounded. C. F. chief notes no grounds for extraordinary events, despite planetary influences being cited as the cause.
Government lawyers plan to move to dismiss claims in the United Mine Workers matter as proceedings near hearings before Judge Anderson. Attorney Poller Mer and other conferees were noted, while Attorney Chencrat prepared to return to Washington. Wilson, a commander, announced the development on arrival in the capital.
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