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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1919

Page

1

Palmer Denounces Labor Dictates in Coal Strike Stand

Attorney General Palmer declares that government will not bow to any union orders or convention resolutions as superior to the law. He states the coal strike violates federal statute and will be enforced, while hoping for a peaceful settlement between operators and miners.

Washington American Federation of Labor Executive Council The American Federation of Laws Winers Palmer Amera Eee Sateen Naeoest Tull, Heatiig Wow Department of Justice Indianapolis Lever

Federation Labor Critique Sparks Debate on Lever Act Scope

The Federation of Labor claims the Lever Act was not intended to apply to labor. Attorney General records show no papers supporting the executive council’s stance. Asbury Lever argues there was such an understanding and supports Judge Anderson’s order as aligned with Congress.

Anderson Congress

Deny Rail Guaranty Reported to House

Washington reports that permanent railroad legislation requires railroads to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a general rate increase within 60 days after resuming private operation on January 1. The Plan was rejected as radical and incompatible with fundamental government principles.

Washington House Eweh Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Commerce Commission

Radical books seized in Cambridge raid on Brattle Square bindery

Four thousand copies of a book on the Russian revolution printed by a New York publishing house were seized in a Brattle Square bindery raid in Cambridge Massachusetts. No arrests were made. The manager said 2000 copies were shipped to Coulouge and 1544 to western destinations.

Cambridge Mass New York Brattle Square Coulouge Osten

Reds Guilty of Conspiracy in Espionage Trials

In Washington a Supreme Court ruling upholds convictions under the espionage act for Jacob Abrams and four other self described Russian anarchists in New York for circulating radical literature. The decision affirms related charges against Joseph V. Stilson and Joseph Shukys of the Lithuanian Seeker federation in Philadelphia. Justice Holmes and Brandeis write separately, while Helmer and Brandeis dissent. The DOJ publicized actions across New York Detroit and other cities as part of a broad crackdown with deportations of aliens likely to threaten national security.

Washington New York Jacob Abrams Um Supreme Court Holmes Brandeis Joseph V. Stilaon Joseph Shukys Prince Henstaiper Theo Helme Alles Department of Justice Detroi Wesh Union of Hussian Workers Paline Sanark N. J Baltimore Cleveland Buffalo Martford Con

House Votes to Exclude Rep Berger From Senate Seat

The House, by 309 to 101, voted to exclude Victor L Berger the Milwaukee socialist whose espionage act conviction appeal is pending The vote followed Berger’s appeal to retain his seat and a special committee report asserting Americanism and loyalty The session featured disruption as Berger criticized government policy and Speaker Gillette cited difficulty understanding his foreign accent

Washington House of Representatives Victor L. Berger Berger House Voight Wisconsin Representative Dallinger Rep Massachusetts Vilinger Victor L. Verger

Berger Speech Sparks Expungement Vote in Congress

Lawmakers erupted as Charles Berger defended espionage charges and condemned American plutocracy. The House then voted 178 to 122 to expunge his speech from the Congressional Record amid disorder and partisan clashes.

Fi al Berger Cie House Representative Rucker Dem Berges Congressional Record Mondell Rucker

Wets Claim Victory in Ohio After Recount

Recount shows wets leading in Ohio with gains in Cincinnati and Cleveland areas. Official returns from 86 of 88 counties indicate a dry lead of 45 votes, with final tallies uncertain as Hamilton and Lake counties await certification.

Ohio Columbus Cincinati Obie Cincinnati Lake Cave Mamilton Sod Lake Cuyahoga County Cleveland Mahonny County Mercer Allens Ashtabula Muskingum Cosheten

Veterans of World War Hold Meet in Minneapolis

Henry Lindsley of Texas elected permanent chairman at American Legion convention opening in Minneapolis. Treasurer reports $164,941.63 excess expenses over revenue amid strong law and order rhetoric and unity sentiments from officials and delegates. Marshal Foch and French envoy greetings delivered to nearly 3,000 attendees.

Henry Lindsley Texas Minneapolis Minn Seston Henry D. Lindsley Coolidge Massachusetts Nationale Henry DD Linesley American Legion Copian Teherber Foch U. S Marshal Foch J. C. Jussorand United States IMS Germany Argonne Meuse Somme Flanders Rhine America France

Paderewski to be Replaced as Poland Premier

Paris reports the fall of Ignace Paderewski as Polish premier imminent with Stanislaus Patel named as his replacement at Peace Conference meetings. Paderewski has exhausted his fortune over Poland's cause and is now practically destitute due to illness being cited.

Paris Ignace Paderewski Poland Iaminent Stanislaus Patel Paderewski

Armistice Day Message From President Wilson

President Wilson proclaims Armistice Day marking Germany's surrender and praising the Allied victory. He credits American industry, finance, and manpower with supporting Europe and urges peaceful, coordinated efforts to build a new world order. He calls for political freedom and economic concert among nations.

Washington Wilson Europe Siaerica Armia

Miners Obey Court Orders Amid Protest

Miners comply with judicial directives under protest as authorities enforce court orders. Protesters argue for different terms while the wider labor dispute remains unresolved.

Theyre Americans We Will Comply With Court Mandate

The United Mine Workers general committee voted at four in the morning to obey United States District Judge Andersons court order ending the bituminous coal miners strike. President Lewis stated we will comply with the mandate under protest and that Americans cannot fight their country.

Morning Journal Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers United States Anderson Lewis

Federal Judge Upholds End to Miner Strike

(Special to Evening Journal) Indianapolis November 11 Federal Judge Anderson approved the order of United Mine Workers officials rescinding the strike order and the miners attorneys promised to have the order in the mails tonight.

Indianapolis Ind Anderson United Mize Workers

Prohibition Amendment Rejected by Ohio Vote

Columbus Ohio November 11 official returns show Ofio voted against ratifying the federal prohibition amendment by a margin of six hundred forty one.

Columbus Ofio

Secretary Wilson to Convene Miners and Operators Meeting

Secretary of Labor Wilson announced after a cabinet meeting that he will immediately call a meeting of miners and operators to negotiate a new wage agreement.

Washington, DD. C Wilson

War Memorial Valor and Wilson’s Peace Vision

A government tribute honors those who died serving the nation and reflects on victory as a chance to show sympathy for peace and justice in world councils as endorsed by President Wilson.

America

United Mine Workers served with injunction in Indianapolis

Thirty three members of the general committee of the United Mine Workers of America met in Indianapolis to decide actions on Judge A B Andersons mandate to rescind the strike order. They were served with copies of the temporary injunction by U S Marshal Mark Seren and deputies.

General Committee Indianapolis New Coneral Committee The United Mine Workers of America A. B. Anderson Anderson United States Mark Seren

Gary rail men deny sympathy strike plan

A high official of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Gary Indiana denied a sympathetic strike by retired members to aid steel workers. He said the union intends to protect its members and rejects radical labeling while opposing any strike action that could be seen as a classed radical move.

Gary Ind Brotherhood of Gary Gistriet

Communists of Bertin Ready Raids Spur Action

In Bertin near Torin Nevada authorities raided Pietomunier headquarters on Sunday. Troops seized literature and mop supplies amid district tensions as security forces move to control the area.

Bertin Torin Nev Pietomunier Shewlog Bete ‘Myinte

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