Miners End Strike Agree to Wilson Plan
After a near unanimous vote, 400000 coal miners approve President Wilson's settlement plan, enabling immediate restart of production. The United Mine Workers back the President's tribunal approach to decide wage and working conditions, with a 60 day report deadline and a 4 percent wage increase upon resumption. Attorney General Palmer lauds the decision as a major labor victory while legal actions against strike leaders are expected to be dropped.
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George Rothwele
Washington
Indianapolis
Taial
Wilson
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United States
Starfield
Palmer
Fuin
Charles B. Ames
Department of Justice
Anderson
John. Lewis
Lewis
Mr. Green
Walmer
Green
New Coal Commission
Garfield
McAdoo
Lewis Flashes Order To Every Mine
Indianapolis December 10 After adjournment of the miners conference telegrams were sent to all local unions instructing the miners to return to work immediately The telegram reports the United Mine Workers of America district representatives accepted President Wilsons wage proposal an immediate 14 percent rise and the creation of a commission to study further wage demands and other issues in dispute John L Lewis acting president and William Green secretary treasurer signaled the order to resume work immediately with a full circular to follow
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
William Green
Palmer pronounces coal strike settled as government desired
Indianapolis December 10 Attorney General Palmer released a statement declaring the coal strike settled as the government wanted. He praised Messrs Lewis and Green for their acquiescence and predicted miners nationwide will comply with court orders and the new arrangements.
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Indianapolis
Palmer
Messia
Lewis
Green
Demand to extradite former Bulgarian king Ferdinand
Geneva reports Bulgarian Prime Minister Stambulinsky vowed to press Ferdinand's extradition and prosecute former cabinet members for betraying Bulgaria. Negotiations and prior reports placed Ferdinand in Munich and possibly headed to Switzerland amid the Paris peace conference aftermath.
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Stambulinsky
Sofiia
Paris
Munich
Switzerland
Sofia
Wood Alcohol Poisoning Surges In Prohibition Era
New York December 10 deaths from wood alcohol poisoning have risen sharply since prohibition. The chief medical examiner reported three autopsies from yesterday confirming the poison, and eleven other cases were identified in November. Prior to prohibition wood alcohol was rare in the city.
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New York
Six Hour Day Rules Cut Washington Business Hours
The fuel conservation plan imposes a six hour day in Washington with stores open 12 to 6 pm excluding food shops news stands and certain services. Rail stations hotels and newspapers not fully restricted. Merchants urge shoppers to buy for Christmas while heat and light are limited to meet the new policy.
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National
Charles J. Columbus
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Railroad Administration
Maj. Pullman
Metropolitan Police Force
Metropolitan Police
Brownlow
News Dealers May Stay Open All Day Under Light Rule
Washington news dealers that do not use light or heat face no fuel restrictions and may stay open all day. Other dealers may operate with light, heat and power limited to six hours daily, choosing any six hours, then remain open without such utilities. H B Spencer cites exemption for newspapers from the six hour rule.
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Washington News
H. B. Spencer
Central Coal Committee
Liner in Collision at Sea Off Halifax
A collision between British steamers Carmania and Maryland occurred about 500 miles east of Halifax. Carmania sustained minor damage while Maryland's damage is unclear. Carmania was en route from Liverpool to New York, Maryland from Baltimore to London. Messages indicated Carmania did not seek aid and was proceeding normally.
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London
Imperator Granted Clearance Papers Under Conditions
New York reports the Cunard liner Imperator, with 2708 passengers, to sail after clearance papers are issued following a coal overage dispute. The ship will fly British admiralty, Allied, and U.S. mail flags. Rail officials reserve right to pursue action over the excess bunkering.
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Cunard Line
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Newton
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United States Mail
Railroad Administration
Washington
Reilish
Ministry of Shipping
Mexico oil notes go unanswered amid U S protest
President Wilson faces three notes from the United States over Mexican decrees blocking American oil operations in Tampico. Chairman Payne warns of a serious risk to 500 U S ships as Mexican authorities seize wells and halt drilling. A Fall committee report accuses Carranza of a policy to drive out Americans, while Gould condemns the administration for not strong enough action.
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Wilson
Mexico
Associated Mexican Git Producers
F. R. Kellogg
New York
Lansing
State Department
Tampico
Carranza
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Dayne
Gould
Shipring Board
Withho
Navy Department
Railroad Administration
W. F. Buckley
Tarhipeo
Luia Cabeza
Buckley
Hockley
Wiiesa
Buckley rails at oil firms as Mexico crisis deepens
In remarks on Mexico Buckley branded Wilson a liberal Democrat seeking world welfare beyond the United States. He charged oil companies with bribery and fear to fight, noting Carranaistas on payrolls. Advices say Mexico's petroleum bill passed senate but awaits action by the house.
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Buckley
Wilson
Mexico
Amerian
Fhe Oil Company
State Department
Mexican Senate
Executive Department
Mexican Congress
House
Italian British talks aim at Adriatic settlement in London
London reports show Lloyd George and Italian Foreign Minister Scialoja holding pivotal discussions to settle Adriatic issues before Clemenceau’s arrival. Paris notes Clemenceau’s London visit could shape cooperation if the United States does not ratify the peace treaty, with talks on a possible alliance to enforce German peace terms and League goals.
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Tur Byre Crow
Ondon
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the Public Ledger Co
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Wilson
America
Convention at Chicago Sets June 8 for 1920 GOP opening
The Republican national committee chose Chicago as the convention city for 1920 and fixed June 8 as the opening session. They aim for an open convention on the floor to nominate the ticket, with a policy and platform committee to guide issues such as Americanism law and the high cost of living.
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