Belgians Arrive in Washington For King Albert Welcome
King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold visit Washington amid cheering crowds of over a million at Union Station and Capitol grounds. President, Cabinet officers, and military salutes mark a grand pageant honoring Belgium for aid in the war. Cardinal Mercier appears with a look of keen reverence as dignitaries from governments, diplomats, and armed forces greet the royal party.
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Elizabeth
Leopold
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Belmium
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Capitol Grounds
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Sixteenth Street
Cardinal Mercier
Union Station
Capitol
Palmer Takes Hold and Kaiser Trial Enforce Statutes
The cabinet views the situation as a limited overt act not needed to proceed, asserting law violation has already occurred. Conspiracy is discussed within the Cleveland miners convention and the steel strike, with labor losing strategic position. A coal strike may be suspended as authorities state no other law exists allowing action while awaiting a peace treaty.
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Wilson Presses Coal Strike Standoff and Labor’s Strategy
At Springfield and through telegrams John L Lewis, acting UMWA president, calls 25 district presidents to Indianapolis to plan the nationwide soft coal strike set to begin Friday midnight. He demands concessions from operators, cites wage arguments, and blames the operators for stalled talks as government steps in to enforce wartime laws against conspiracies. The administration signals readiness to act decisively to preserve production and curb the strike’s spread.
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Springfield
Indianapolis
Lewis
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Royal Party Schedule in Washington Breeze of Events
The king queen and crown prince outline a packed day in Washington with formal receptions for embassy officials cabinet leaders and legislators. They will address both Senate and House, be decorated by generals, and end with a dinner hosted by Vice President Marshall at 3020 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Wilson Slowly Regaining Health
President Wilson showed health improvement, enabled to handle some executive business and vetoed the prohibition enforcement bill later in the day. Dr Grayson noted steady progress, and the President requested Tumulty be summoned to grant pardons awaiting action, signing minor bills queued at the White House.
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White House
Bacon Hoarder Held in New York Case
Louis Leavitt a Brooklyn manufacturer of white lead was arrested by a United States marshal on charges of possessing 13 cases of bacon totaling about 3300000 pounds. He was held in 3600 bail as government storage and shipments valued at millions were cited. Leavitt claimed he bought bacon from the army at 295 cents a pound after bids were lowered and planned to sell to New York City via the bureau of farms and markets for less than his cost.
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United States
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Bank Robbers Loot $400,000 in Liberty Bonds at Alexandria
The safety deposit vault of the Bank of Alexandria in Kentucky was blown open by cracksmen today. About $400,000 in liberty bonds were stolen, while the bank’s funds section remained untouched. Entry was gained by drilling the lock and using nitroglycerin. The Alexandria post office lost stamps and $1,000. Phone lines to Newport were cut to hinder pursuit.
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Troops to Mine Coal and Labor Day Strike Debate
Senate debate centers on authorizing President to deploy troops to operate coal and steel facilities during a strike. Senator Borah challenges Gary’s stance toward labor. Mondell and Aswell applaud Wilson’s stance. House leaders echo support amid wage reports from West Virginia miners.
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Johnson amendment defeated in Senate by two votes
The Johnson amendment failed 40 to 38 with 18 not voting, leaving the treaty and league questions to be handled by reservations. The result surprised many, as several senators shifted positions and admission of Roosevelt memorial attendance influenced the rapid roll call.
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Wilson veto on dry bill overridden in House vote
President Wilson’s veto of the dry bill was overridden in the House by a 176 to 55 margin. The measure would enforce wartime prohibition while continuing constitutional enforcement, prompting arguments to separate temporary war needs from the ongoing prohibition policy and urging permanent reform.
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Riot at Brooklyn docks injures many workers
A disruption at the Brooklyn pier ends with hundreds of strikers clashing with officers. Gunfire, bricks, and stones injure several, as home reserves and ambulances respond. the unrest disrupts traffic along Parts Hard Street and Second Avenue.
Weather delays and stalled rail progress near Rock Island
Weather holds up travel as trains are blocked for days around Rock Island and nearby routes. Capt. F Steinle reports continued holds while crews assess conditions, with no timetable for relief and continued slow movement on the western line.
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Steinlein
Basile Monatein
War Prohibition Debate Clears House Despite Veto
In a swift three hour session the House reenacted the wartime prohibition bill by 176 to 55 with 22 voting against override, signaling expected Senate action. The veto message from President Wilson urged separate handling of wartime and constitutional prohibition, leaving the final fate to the President and Senate.
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