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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1919

Page

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Strike Cease Denied. Union Ordered to Cancel Strike

Indianapolis Nov. 10 The United Mine Workers were ordered to withdraw the strike order that halted work by about 400,000 men since November 1 The judge held the strike illegal and tantamount to rebellion unless canceled by Tuesday night The court directed union officials to meet Monday and prepare withdrawal papers for Judge Anderson’s approval by 10 p m Tuesday and to notify all local unions The injunction reiterates bans on strike exhortations and restricts relief funds The judge said the government must uphold the law and that the strike risks irreparable harm to the court and public safety

Edianapolis United Mine Workers of America A. B. Anderson United States District Court Attorney General's Department Anderson Whlew Alderson Republic Washington Stiikers United States

Mining Union Strike Order Distribution Questioned

A partial OCR fragment discusses claims about a strike order from the International United Mine Workers of America and its circulation among the union structure and committees. The readable text questions whether the order has been fully distributed as stated.

Tional United Mine Workers of America

2 500 Red Suspects Taken in U S Raids

New York reports tell of raids on radical meeting places across several cities. About 2,500 suspects are rounded up, two authors Benjamin Githow and Jim Larkin held on charges of criminal anarchy. Tons of literature seized and records suggest broader revolutionary plans and an American soviet.

New York United States Awchors Benjamin Githow Jim” Larkin The Ew. W

Faust Was a Quack Doctor and Horo Scope Peddler

Paris reports a discovery during the Canon Killian Lieb recataloguing that the legendary Faust existed as a self styled prophet and quack doctor selling fake horoscopes. A 1528 entry notes self proclaimed prowess and a later note labels Pavet as a fugitive doctor peddling fake horoscopes. Also mentions Belgian royal couple arriving in Liscom on Saturday night aboard the George Washington.

Paris Faust Goethe Killian Lieb Lieb Pavet Radia Liscom

Senate approves Reservation No 2 to peace treaty

Washington reports the Senate votes 50 to 29 to adopt Reservation No 2, rejecting amendments. The measure grants the U S a clear right to withdraw from the League of Nations on two years notice and allows Congress to withdraw by majority vote, with the president’s withdrawal power removed.

Washington Senate United States League of Nations Congress League Iaw

Steel Strike Blame Placed on Gary and Agitators

Senate committee holds the United States Steel chairman Gary and agitators responsible for the steel strike. It singles out workers as not protesting, calls strikes industrial barbarism, and urges a permanent mediation board with broad investigative powers but no compulsory arbitration. It notes worker grievances over long hours, supports union representation, cites I W workers and radicals, and proposes a wartime style commission and an Americanization effort.

Washington Gary United States Steel Corporation American Federation of Labor Sénate Committee Senate War Larbor Board Congress

Senate findings on strike causes and revolutionary elements

The committee report faults Gary for refusing to meet union leaders and blames the AFL drive to organize the steel industry for the walkout. Wages not cited, but long worker tours and radical elements led by William Foster and Jacob Margolis drew sharp censure.

Kenyon Town Bterlin South Dakota Phipps Colorado McKellar Tennessee Walsh Massachusetts Denis Gary American Federation of Labor Atee William Foster Jacob Margolis J. W. Wand Foster

Paris Notes on Ratification Date in Treaty Talks

In Paris on November 1 a named individual is cited as part of the peace treaty process. A French paper reports Wilson may delay until about November 20 before ratification, expecting a compromise with mild reservations and no strong opposition in the Senate.

U S And Germany Sign First Postwar Prisoner Transport Bill

The United States and Germany completed their first government to government commercial deal since 1917 when a bill totaling 864 800 was forwarded to Berlin to cover the cost of transporting prisoners of war to Germany.

Washington Nov. W United States Germany Berlin

Labor Unites to Oppose Government Over Miners Crisis

Washington reports say the American Federation of Labor will back the United Mine Workers in a fight against government orders to end the coal strike. Gompers and AFL leaders met to consider a public statement signaling solidarity and possible use of union treasuries to defend miners and officers.

Washington American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers United States Tts Sanuel Gompers Anderson Treasuries Miners’ Union A. F. of L. Chiefs Parley

Germans urged to return to work amid crisis debt threat

Berlin reports Gustave Voeke urges Major Socialist leaders at Chemnitz to resume production as Germany faces bankruptcy. He warns a world revolution is unlikely this period and notes a U S upheaval could bring death to many Germans. Noske stresses securing food and credit from America.

Berlin Gustave Woeke Chemnitz Germany Armerica United States Noske America

Government May Call Firebrand Editor to Testify

Berlin reports that Maximilian Harden, editor of Die Zeit, is expected to be summoned before the parliamentary committee probing war responsibility. Dr Alfred Zimmerman, former foreign secretary, dodged questions about remarks on America and Wilson, claiming memory loss. The committee notes Zimmerman’s evasiveness and contemplates calling Harden and Theodor Wolff for testimony.

Berlin Maximilian Harden Kaiserisi Mme Zekuntz Alfred Zimmerman Foreign Affairs America Wilson Wil

German music returns to Paris concert programs

German music resumes in Paris concerts after the war period. A teen referendum on the issue resulted in an unanimous vote in favor of its return, with performances featuring German pieces appearing on several programs.

Paris

Coal Miners Stand Firm Defy Law in Protest

Coal miners remain defiant resisting authorities as ERS pledge continued action. Reports indicate workers will challenge enforcement and maintain disruption across the region.

Labor leaders vow to defy injunction against miners

Labor leaders in Washington predicted the United Mine Workers International officers meeting in Indianapolis would not call off the strike despite a federal judge's order. The AFL backed the miners stance, declaring the sanction proceedings illegal and urging public support for defiance of the court.

Sreetal Evening Journal Washington, D. C United Miné Workers

Seven Allinois Men Drown in Mississippi River Accident

News reports seven members of the Harrisburg W. Harriss Hunting Elm family are believed drowned after their motorboat, the Tynb-Along, swamped by a beaching tree on the Mississippi above Memphis. Names listed include Davis, Clyde Davis, Samuel Russell, Burton W. Peake, Henry Baker, Henry Nichols, and Albert Tatris.

Memphis Mississippi River Harrisburg W Davis Clyde Davis Samuel Russell Burton W. Peake Henry Baker Henry Nichols Albert Tatris

Royalty in Public Cafes Stir London Food Scene

London observers report royalty widely using public cafes and restaurants. King Alfonso of Spain along with former Portuguese monarch and his wife were seen at a famous restaurant, while the Shah of Persia was present. The English royal family members other than the king and queen were also seen dining unaccompanied in public hotels.

King Alfonso the Shah of Persia London Br Fowton Alfonso Spain Portugal Shel Persia

End of Sugar Famine Seen in Chicago

Maj. A. A. Sprague, chairman of the fair price committee, says the end of the sugar famine is in sight. He notes Hate Molden, regional director of the U S railroad administration, has secured rail cars to bring sugar to Chicago, creating an oversupply in western beet sugar districts.

Chicago Maj. A. A. Sprague Fair Price Committee Hate Molden United States Railroad Administration Maj. Sprague

Men in France urged to boost birth rate and tax relief

Paris reports a shortage of men as World War I losses reduce the male population. Authorities promote a higher birth rate and tax relief to encourage large families and shore up manpower.

Paris Pathe

Unclear text fragment reports violence near Santiago

Fragmentary report mentions a near Santiago incident with multiple casualties, including at least twenty dead or wounded, and a person named Valera associated with the event. Details are garbled and some names appear misspelled or mistranscribed.

Lluvana Valera Santiago

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