Coal Crisis Looms as Miners Strike Slashes Production
Washington reports warn of a possible 50 percent cut in production due to the miners strike. Officials announce a reestablished coal price order and federal seizure of coal in transit to sustain rail and public utilities, with priority to steam railroads, domestic needs, navy and army, and public utilities. Attorney General Palmer weighs in as the administration braces for reduced output.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Hines
Transportation Service
The
Fuel Administration
Ise
Navy
Army
Acngta
Interior
Lane
Bureau of Mines
UMW President Palmer Criticizes Wilson Cabinet in Talks
In a secret White House visit Palmer met with President Wilson and Secretary Tumulty for 20 minutes during Wilson illness. Palmer reported cabinet actions to meet the crisis and suggested further steps. Later in Indianapolis President Lewis of the United Mine Workers said his plan to Secretary Wilson remained unchanged after meetings with the executive committee.
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White House
Ar. Wilson
Mr. Palmer
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Lloyd George Attacks Foes Over Exchequer Speech
Prime Minister Lloyd George in the house of commons debated financial issues insisting the chancellor's speech refutes charges of avoidable extravagance. He argued no agreement exists on remedies and condemned the noisy opposition as epileptic screaming that unsettles the country.
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London
Livy O’ George
House of Commons
Steel workers ordered back to plants in Pittsburgh decision
Youngstown October 31 national strike committee at Pittsburgh endorses pre strike contracts to be kept in force. Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers orders members under such contracts to return to work, announced by D T J Davis vice president who arrived to enforce the orders.
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Youngstown
National
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers
DT. J. Davia
Amalgamated
Senate backs Wilson on coal strike during emergency
A concurrent resolution by Senator Thomas pledges Senate and House support to the administration to use lawful means to avert coal strike hardship. The measure passed nearly unanimously, with Senator Fall the sole dissenter, arguing congressional pledge is unnecessary.
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Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Econgrees
Senate
House of Representatives
Nations
Fall
New Mexico
Congress
Berlin Faces Postwar Rules Tightening and Scapa Flow Fallout
Paris dispatch reports Germany may be required to sign an additional protocol before the peace treaty takes effect to ensure compliance with armistice terms. The Allied council discussed timing for the German treaty and rejected a U S plan on several points including the Fiume settlement, while pledging France protection over Scapa Flow losses.
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Paris
Germany
Supreme Council of the
Allied and Associated Powers
Marshal Foch
Supreme Council
Scapa Plow
British
France
Republc
United States
Great Britain
U. S
Italy
Titteni
Fiume
United States Italy Talks Progress at Paris Delegation
The report notes partial acceptance of the Tittent proposal by Secretary Lan sing and ongoing exchanges with the United States. Once the U S concessions are clear, Italy will receive all elements of the Paris delegation's findings and Pealy's position will be clarified.
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Scretary
Lansing
United States
Italy
Pintian
Paris
Pealy
Reds Slay Thousands in Petrograd Refugee Reports
Refugees arriving in Helsingfors from Petrograd report the Delsheviks have executed thousands of officers and prominent figures as General Yudeniteh's army looms. Hundreds of prisoners are said to be shot and dumped into the Neva River while few communists remain in Petrograd.
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Copegttingen
Helsingfors
Petrograd
Delsheviks
Yudeniteh
Neva
Creel Oversaw Large War Spending on Chaotic Records
Washington Oct 1 The Committee on Public Information led by George Creel spent about 36 million dollars amid chaotic records the report says government funds were mishandled and not wound up for six months due to confusion. Ellsworth of the Council of National Defense accuses Creel and officials of negligence and notes hundreds of checks far above the 1000 limit were issued to 100 to 500 people for various expenses. Ellsworth stopped paying some accounts approved by Creel.
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Washington
Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Cox
Congress
Creel
EB. K. Ellsworth
Council of National Defense
Ellsworth
Seek Berlin Aid in Russ Blockade
Paris reports the note from Marshal Foch to General Nurant inviting Germany to join the blockade of Bolshevist Russia. The text outlines allied economic pressure, curbs on banking and correspondence, and asserts Bolshevik hostility endangers international peace and security. The final paragraph is noted as part of the German note.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Nutant
Germate
Germany
Russia
Supreme Council of
Dhenged
Allied Powers Urge Neutral States on Bolshevik Trade Routes
Governments appeal to Sweden Norway Denmark and others to deny clearance papers to ships bound for or from Bolshevik Russia and to enforce a broad embargo on all commerce with Bolshevik Russia. Measures cover merchandise sent by any route to Russian ports and demand immediate agreement.
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Gulf of Finland
Russia
Four Diaz Generals Captured in Mexican Clash
Four generals forming the staff of Felix Diaz were taken prisoner in Misentia Vera Cruz after federal troops trapped the Diaz party. Twenty five of Diaz’s followers were killed while Diaz himself escaped, according to an official message received by Meade Fierro, the Mexican consul.
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Galveston
Tex
Felix Diaz
Misentia
Brewer Fights The Day Law
New York residents Jacob Rueyther sues United States district attorney Francis G Chaffey and deputy collector Richard McElliott to stop wartime prohibition enforcement. Rueyther seeks a ruling that the Volstead act is unconstitutional.
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New York
Jacob Ruyither
Francis G. Chaffey
United States District Attorney
Richard McElliott
Internal Revenue
Mr. Reot
Davis Nominated Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Washington December nomination: Sl Noermwal H Davis of Tullahoma Tennessee, a financial adviser to the American peace mission in Paris, is nominated by President Wilson for assistant secretary of the treasury.
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Washington, Dct
Sl—Noermwal H. Davis
Tullahoma, Tenn
Paris
Wilson
Treasury
Senate pledges aid in coal strike fight
Soldiers sailors and marines ready to be used if federal laws must be enforced in the coal strike. Secretary Baker and Secretary Duker affirm immediate response to DOJ requests, with shore duties available as needed. Officials stress the United States is a civil government and troops act only on official requests.
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Washington
Oct
Department of Justice
War Duker
War Department
Baker
Daniels
Seecretary
United States
Injunction Issued By U S Judge In Coal Strike
A U S District Judge issued an injunction amid the coal strike, halting certain actions by striking workers. The move aims to curb disruptions and restore operations at key mines.
Executive Order Sets UMWA Prices and Strike Injunction
Federal Judge A B Anderson issued an injunction restraining United Mine Workers of America officials from striking at midnight. A hearing is set for November 5 and the order forbids officials from calling or encouraging a strike on grounds it would harm the country.
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Evening Journal
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson Signs Executive Order to Curb War Profiteers
An executive order aims to fix maximum prices for war-related goods and regulate production. The rule will be enforced across states to prevent profiteering during the war, with penalties for violations and oversight to ensure compliance.
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Wilson
Washington
Fate Field
Robbers Shoot Police in St Louis Jewelry Store Heist
Police officer Martin O'Brien of St Louis was seriously wounded today during the arrest attempt of two robbers who held up a jewelry store. The incident occurred on October 31 in St Louis Missouri as officers pursued the suspects.
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POLIC
Evening Journal
ST. Louis
National Guard Units Ready for Federal Call During War
War Department reports 87,000 National Guard units in 2h states available for governor calls or potential federal activation. Federal service possible if occasion demands, alongside federal troops.
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War Department
National Guard
Terrorist Plot Widespread in Cleveland Police Report
Police Captain Martin Lavelle says terror plots are widespread in Cleveland with 26 to 30 Communist party chapters forming. Sixteen men and one woman have been arrested since Tuesday night as raids continue to reveal the scope of the threat.
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Cleveland
Martin Lavelle
Communist Party
Lloyd George Government Maintains Confidence In Commons
London observers report the house of commons backed Lloyd George’s government with no opposition. The Clyne amendment failed while the laborites declined to split, vote 405 to 0 in favor of the government, solidifying its support.
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House of Commons
London
Lloyd Ceorge
Clyne
U S Men Take Strike Vote in Railway Telegraphers Union
In St. Louis a strike was ordered by 21 chairmen of the Railway Telegraphers, representing about 23,000 workers across districts, signaling a potential nationwide action.
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St. Louis
Det
der of Railway Telegraphers
Etatrict
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