Miners Halt Action On Wilson Offer In Conference
Indianapolis December report shows United Mine Workers general committee adjourned at 6 30 pm after 84 officers debated President Wilsons proposal to end a five week coal strike. Some fear new convention needed, others back acceptance led by Lewis and Green as Palmer joins talks and court cases on contempt postponed.
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Lewis
Green Maintein
Washington
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers Organization
The
United Mine Workers
Ehief
William Green
Palmer
Falmer
Toteht
General Committee
Coal Workers Executive Organization
Green
Wilson's Offer to End Coal Strike Published
President Wilson's proposed settlement to miners is released, urging a return to work on terms where wage increases equal the 14 percent rise funded by operators, and suggesting a neutral tribunal to review wages and coal prices within 60 days. He warns that continuing the strike harms workers, families, and organized labor, and would push the government to raise prices for the public.
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Garfield
Fuel Administration
Secretary of Labor
Imperator Sailing Halted Pending Coal Investigation
New York, Dec. Clearance papers were refused for the former German liner Imperator amid an inquiry ordered by U S Attorney General Palmer. The Cunard steamer, recently turned over by the Shipping Board, faced fuel conservation scrutiny tied to its coal handling and sailing plans for Southampton.
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Dec
Finer Imperator
Southampton
United States
Palmer
Cunard Company
United States Shipping Board
Scot soldiers greet the Prince of Wales in London
Special cable recounts the Prince of Wales returning from his American tour to England where Highlanders played tunes and piped stratified strathspeys. He praised Scottish enterprise seen in Canada and addressed Scots in London, noting a St Andrews Society meeting in New York.
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Pest and Public Ledger
Public Lessges Co
London
Prince of Wales
England
Scotamen Rashient
Canada
Dominion
Ambangedor
United States
St Andrews Society
New York
Scotland
Trains Cut Back As Railroads Slash Passenger Service
Railroads announce a wide curtailment of passenger trains with about 200000 train miles removed daily by week end. Fuel savings approach 15000 tons daily as eastern lines reduce schedules and older express trains are repurposed to cover locals.
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Railroad Administration
Hartroad Administration
Central Coal Committee
Anarchists to Seek Supreme Court Hearing on Deportation
New York December reports that lawyers will ask Supreme Court Justice Brandeis in Washington to issue a writ of error to bring the cases of anarchists Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman before the court. The appeal challenges Judge Mayer's dismissal of habeas corpus writs as the pair await deportation at Ellis Island.
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Supreme Court
Brandeis
Washington
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Emma Goldman
Harry Weinberger
Mayer
Weinberger
Berkman
Miss Goldman
Ellis Island
British unions blame profits in nationalization push
In London the special trades union congress deferred a mines nationalization decision to February 1. E Thomas and Robert Smillie warned of radical action if the government rejects nationalization, while a separate resolution blamed excessive profits for labor unrest and urged government control of raw materials and key industries.
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London
Special Trades Union Congress
E Thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
Robert Smillie
Congress
Mexican diplomacy and bandit attacks strain U S patience
Reports from Mexico City say Carranza may rearrest James Jenkins the American consular agent held in Puebla and claim to protect Americans while aiming to resume anti American actions. Bandit raids on Americans continue with James Cowan robbed of 1700 pesos on a Colima train as the State Department questions justice and redress.
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Mexico
State Department
James Cowan
Fort Worth
Tex
Colima
Cowan
Carranas
United States
Carranza
Lansing
Henry P Fietcher
Mexico City
Soviet to Rule Yucatan Riot Echoes Mexican Change
A Mexican paper from Mexico City reports a Soviet government may be established in Yucatan. If military action is not taken promptly, the first Soviet state in Mexico could become a reality. The region has been noted for heavy bets and unrest.
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Mexico
Excelator
Mexico City
Washington
Kaiser Agitated by French Army Activity in Germany
The Kaiser and Prince Adalbert ABeromgen received telegrams of French activity in occupied Germany. Adalbert departed for Germany in two motor cars, while the Kaiser and Kaiserin grew nervous amid the unrest. Reports from Mexico cite a brutal massacre in Muna and political strife in Yucatan between liberals and socialists, with recurring clashes and impunity alleged.
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Germany
Washington Post
Public Ledger Co
Amsterdam
Prince Adalbert
Aberomgen
Adalbert
Kaiserin
U. S. Hasn't Aero Force For Service in Mexico
Maj Benjamin D Foulois told the House military aviation committee that if action in Mexico became necessary the United States would have to restart its aviation program. He warned the deserts mountains and climate would be the army's toughest foes and urged a unified air services leadership and broader use of aircraft across government to ensure readiness.
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Mexico
United States
House
Benjamin D Foulois
American Expeditionary Force Air Service
Faulois
Army
Senate Attacks On Cummins Rail Bill Delays Passage
Senate critics led by La Follette Dial and others attacked the Cummins railroad bill during a long session. They argued extended government control is needed and challenged guaranteed private returns. Conference plans eyed before a holiday recess as final enactment remains unlikely until January.
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Cummins
Yeterday
Senetora Em Follette
Dial
House
Congress
Wilson
Hines
Cumming
la Follette
Cumminghill
McKellar
Curtis
Pomerene
Mrs Gould Loses Divorce Case in Court
The decree of divorce for Frank J Gouid of New York from his wife Eilith Kelly Gould was sustained today. The court overruled Mrs Gould’s claim of lack of jurisdiction due to her U.S. residency.
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Frank J Gouid
New York
Eilith Kelly Gould
Peace delegates depart Paris as council lays plans
Paris dec 9 chief members of the American peace delegation left Paris on the first leg of their return Frank J L Polk Henry White and Gen Tasker H Bliss were bid farewell by Clemenceau Foch Wallace and others A large crowd shouted long live America as the train pulled away The supreme council failed to settle continuance of the supreme war council and will refer the matter to respective governments The council approved the division of German ships among smaller powers for coast defense and ordered German fleet destruction by the assigned powers with delayed timing Turkey s Berlin gold reserves move to Paris Roumania to join peace treaties and Wallace to oversee unfinished business in Paris with limited authority The State Department released the notes to Baron von Leisner warning Germany last time that denouncing the armistice remains the option until the treaty is in force.
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Frank J L. Polk
Henry White
Gen Tasker H Elisa
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Marshal Foch
Wallace
Earl of Derby
Marquis of Chambrun
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M. Clemenceau
Gen Bliss
America
Polk
Supreme Council
Supreme War Council
Washington
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Hungary
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Bulgaria
State Department
Frank I. Park
Tasker H. Hliss
Baron von Leisner
Council
Germany
Arprican
European Money Shrines. Pounds Drop to 3.30 3-4
Foreign exchange rates fell today as remittances to England France Italy and Germany declined. Sterling slid to 3.30 3-4 per dollar from the prewar 4 85, while franc and pound values weakened and marks traded around 1 01 to the dollar amid parity shifts with francs.
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France
New York
England
Italy
Germany
Paris
Germans Form Monarchist Council to Influence Press
Berlin reports a new German group named the German council seeks to sway newspapers toward restoring the monarchy. Led by Count Hehrendorff, the body reportedly has substantial funds and aims to back the Hohenzollerns. In Davos Swiss circles Dr Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg is linked to a monarchist movement backing the Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs.
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Germany
Die Freiheit
German Council
Count Hehrendorff
House of Lords
Geneva
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg
Davos
Hohensollerns
Hapsburgs
Switzerland
Government Appropriation Talks Exceed Billions Debate
Representative Geed of Iowa led the appropriation committee as estimates for the coming fiscal year rose to about 5.25 billion dollars. He warned against exceeding 4.6 billion for general government before railroad needs, citing looming deficits and Treasury balance needs. Omitted items include road construction, war savings redemption, public debts, post office raises, and service bonuses.
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Geed
Iowa
Chatrrama
House
United States Railroad Administration
Mr Good
Glase
Army
Navy
Treasury
Pershing Praises Dixie Mothers in Georgia Visit
Gen Pershing arrived in Columbia on a tour of army posts and camps. He lauded the training mothers for producing American soldiers and noted Southern home life as reflected in troop behavior. A speech at the county courthouse followed by a reception and banquet at Camp Benning fixtures.
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Pershing
Camp Benning
Atlanta
Pershing Wes
United States
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Say
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Macon
WANTS WOMEN ON JURIES IN NEW YORK
A New York report from December 3 discusses proposals to expand jury service to include women. The article notes public debate and potential changes to trial procedures and eligibility rules.
Republican Boom Month in Washington Halts in St Louis
Washington Post reports 1919 GOP mood swinging as Chicago set for next year’s convention. Sutherland gains footing in West Virginia while Harding’s candidacy is formally launched by the Ohio delegation, with a united pledge of support and a push to place Ohio at the helm of a Republican restoration.
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National Committee
Chicago
St Lows
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Harding
Richmond
Howard Sutherland
West Virginia
Wheeling
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Ohio
Congress
Republican I
Warren G Harding
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