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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
1
Doctor Garfield told the cabinet that a nation wide embargo on freight, severe reductions in passenger service, and shutdowns of key industries could be forced if stalemate continues. He urged field administration to intervene and seek an equitable basis protecting the public, miners, and operators alike.
Chicago reports that no embargo on freight is planned but passenger trains could be cut up to 40 percent if miners do not return to work within ten days. Director Walker Hines warned fuel supplies may run short, with coal production rising but inventories uneven across regions.
Workers in most states ignored John L. Lewis recall orders amid a coal strike. Production remained flat except in North Dakota Wyoming Alabama and West Virginia as miners waited for operators and miners to reach agreement in Washington. Only ten to twelve days of coal supply remained for central western railroads per the area deputy director.
Jones jokes with his neighbor about belief and skepticism. He says people will accept astronomical figures but doubt a simple fresh paint sign without personally checking, highlighting human nature and curiosity.
Six year old events form the basis of a Richmond area dispute in district court. Doll sues Schnoebelen for an account on oats sales while Schnoebelen counterclaims for alleged removal of property from a farm bought by the defendant from the plaintiff. Arguments proceed and a jury is expected to return a verdict this afternoon.
Washington negotiations between coal miners and operators in the central field remain deadlocked as the operators postpone the joint conference citing an incomplete counter proposal. Officials weigh funding wage hikes and the impact on mine control while Garfield prepares a pending statement to the operators miners and public.
A blaze devastated the International Harvester plant in Dubuque along with the Southern hotel and caused heavy damage to the Adema company foundry. Losses climbed to about 200,000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the cause as smoke and flames swept through the industrial area.
Allen Walker of Guaranty Trust urged a 12 month armistice between capital and labor at the American Mining congress in St. Louis to calm industry. He proposed state and national commissions to standardize wages and a final court of appeal. He criticized union methods as profiteering and warned against radical United Mine Workers demands for higher pay and shorter hours.
Washington officials report progress on a compromise to salvage the peace treaty. A final vote was targeted for Thursday with a path to ratification that would allow unreserved approval of reservations by the Senate, pending a later roll call on the committee resolution.
Fuel Administrator Harry A Garfield called a conference of United Mine Workers leaders and central field operators after Cabinet talks to press for a quick coal settlement. He may propose a compulsory price rise and even government takeover if a compromise fails, as rail embargo threats loom and industrial shutdown fears grow.
In Hoopeston two large pots of gold coins were reportedly found at Sabina Cowmings's property after a murder ten days earlier. Sheriff Knox and State's Attorney Lowman departed abruptly upon receiving a telephony tip. A waiting diary of the recluse revealed nearly $2000 in currency, with about $20,000 still unaccounted for.
Rev. Arthur R. Oates, county chairman of the Near East Relief, reports state headquarters have issued sewing and supply directions for Armenia relief. Clubs and groups may obtain these directions on request to assist in clothing, hospital needs, and other aid. Thousands of Armenian and Syrian children have been helped, with homes still to be rebuilt over months or years.
London reports the Versailles treaty may be enforced despite US Senate reservations and Wilson's threat to withdraw. The Chronicle argues other nations must proceed with the league, while Austen Chamberlain could see naval and military estimates rise. Paris officials expect the treaty to be put in force regardless of Washington. In Montana, the state supreme court upholds women's right to hold public office in Nellie Bacon's contested county auditor race.
President Wilson authority cited as Fuel Administrator Garfield urges coal operators and miners in Washington to support government policy on coal supply. Garfield states the government will ensure access to coal and warns against actions that could obstruct it.
Washington D C Senator Hitchcock told a conference of administration forces that a letter from the President advising the administration to vote against ratification of the peace treaty with the Foreign Relations Committee reservations was discussed today.
Boston court action delays an order that would have allowed Rhode Island officials to enforce the Prohibition Act. The Circuit Court of Appeals considers the stay as it addresses the dispute over what powers Rhode Island officials have in enforcing prohibitions.
The prince of Wales touched at the Battery and City Hall where Mayor Hyun and Secretary Hugo welcomed him with an American silk flag. He visited Grant's Tomb and boarded the battle cruiser Renown, to serve as his headquarters in New York. He praised the city’s skyline, saying he had never seen anything so wonderful.
Pressmen from over twenty cities formed the Newspaper Web Pressmen of the United States and Canada. They plan a constitution and bylaws and propose arbitration to settle disputes. A member faction withdrew over alleged union leadership mismanagement by Gerry and Joseph Orr.
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