Subzero Storm Halts Coal Movement Across West
Severe weather from Colorado to the Dakotas cripples coal transport. Subzero temps raise hunger and distress in Montana Wyoming and Nebraska as miners await guidance on endgame of the bituminous strike. Federal officials hope for a wage agreement easing supply restrictions amid heavy cold.
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Wool magnate Wil retail commodities if stores cut prices
Lawrence Mass December 9 Willam M Wood president American Woolen Company warned local retailers he would organize a large store network to supply workers with groceries provisions fuel clothing hardware if prices of living essentials were not sharply reduced. He said raising wages without easing living costs is futile and urged a reasonable time for merchants to adjust.
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Good Fellows Club Faces Winter Need for Shoes and Stockings
Blizzards deepen hardship as children from 2 to 12 years old go without warm footwear and winter clothing. The Good Fellows club is expanding its Christmas aid, collecting funds and gifts to supply shoes, stockings, caps, mittens, rubbers, and candy. Hermann Miller of Town Manufacturers Insurance Co adds $27. The drive aims to ensure every home remains unstained by winter’s chill on Christmas Day.
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Garfields Cuts Force In Bituminous Coal Drive
In Indianapolis a fuel economy plan takes effect as Garfield enforces drastic measures. Plants using bituminous coal or coke may run only three days a week, with exemptions for essential products and those using other fuels. Street lights and heat for offices and industrial plants face curtailment under railroad administration.
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Railroads Return to Private Operation Seen After Message
Washington December 9 President Wilson may receive a report from Director General Hines on pending railroad legislation. Officials say the report will be presented tonight or tomorrow, with a separate message promised to cover the railroad situation. A shift back to private operation is thought likely only after permanent congressional action, though officials decline to comment.
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Iowa Mines Ready for Resumption of Coal Output
Des Moines Dec 9 Iowa coal operators inspected their mines today hoping to resume mining soon if the Indianapolis settlement is approved. Overall mines were reported in good condition and ready to restart operations.
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Des Moines
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Indianapols
Labor leaders press for coal profits disclosure
Washington December 9 secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor and labor chiefs urged the treasury department to provide a detailed statement of profits by individual coal operators as shown in their income tax returns. Senator Johnson has a pending resolution seeking the data and may broaden it to include coal company capitalization.
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Treasury Department
Johnson
South Dakota
Glass
Advertisers urged to advance schedules for timely ads
The newspaper appeals to advertisers to move up their schedules so copy arrives earlier, due to staff shortages and weather disruptions. No ads can be accepted for insertion after 10:00 A.M. the day before printing.
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Long Cold Wave Spreads Across the United States
The weather bureau reports a prolonged cold spell across the nation driven by high pressure west of the Mississippi and Gulf low pressure. Cold wave warnings extend from Michigan and Ohio to Georgia and the Gulf states as temperatures drop to zero or below as far south as the Texas panhandle. Snow and frigid conditions intensify tonight and Wednesday across the Great Lakes Ohio Valley Tennessee and Atlantic states with further cooling expected.
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Real warships to be Navy targets if plans prevail
Washington December 9 American bluejackets may test marksman ship on real battleships moving at full speed as obsolete ships are taken to a target range under an electrical distant control system. The plan includes smoke screens to simulate destroyers and moving ships as targets not tried before with ships like the Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts available for use.
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Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Stock and Elk Dead of Cold in Wyoming Area
Severe cold across the region sets record lows with 12 below in Gasper Wyoming and 51 below in Jackson’s Hole as stock and elk perish in Wyoming. Coal demand spikes as trains delay and rationing tightens. Cheyenne reports 16 below at midnight and Colorado Springs and Pueblo wave further measures. Cabinet weekly met in Washington with most members present except Palmer and Baker.
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Weather Bureau
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Cheyenne
Fuel Rationing Commission
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Washington, D. C
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Indianapolis
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Panama
Unrest Over Soviet Move Sparks New York Probe
A joint executive committee report to the New York legislature links radical agitation to Soviet influence. It cites three major radical groups the anarchist, syndicalist, and communist factions, and notes hundreds of arrests and indictments for criminal anarchy. The inquiry traced foreign language press and published evidence leading to indictments, including Lovestone and Bleiweis.
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Hyman Bleiweis
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Capital agog over outlook of G. O. P. next year
Washington crowds anticipate the 1920 Republican national convention with talks of Wood and Lowden campaigns. Ohio and California, Washington state figures fortify efforts for Harding Poindexter Johnson, while Chicago pushes to host and back Lowden. Aiming to set date in January.
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Paper situation gag alarm ing
The article reports a deteriorating newsprint crisis in Chicago with publishers and paper dealers scrambling over prices and stock, noting several large dailies expanding pages and urging government action to stabilize the market and save mid sized papers. It also covers court delays in coal miners cases and a federal injunction context amid the strike.
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Deporting Plans for AEDS Secret to Puzzle The M
Plans to deport radicals from Ellis Island are kept secret by federal authorities. United States Attorney Caffey said Berkman and Emma Goldman, with others, could be sent within two weeks, though timing remains undisclosed. A stay of deportation was granted to next Thursday, with appeals planned to the Supreme Court.
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Mayer
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Supreme Court
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Miss Goldman
Uttess
Mine Nationalization Sidestepped by Union and Tax Congress in Britain
The article notes a trades union congress resolution delaying a decision on mine nationalization until February. J H Thomas criticizes wartime mine management. Robert Smilie warns of post February nationalization. Also reports a proposed half million dollar whisky tax if wartime prohibition is ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court.
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Associated Mess ‘ Jaandon
Special Trades Union Congress
J. H.thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
Robert Smilie
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International Res Bureau
Supreme Court
Wibur F. Crafts
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320 Newspapers Increase Rates
Chicago December 9. Advertising rates across 320 newspapers have risen since October 15 per Barbour's Rate Sheets. Increases vary from 28 to 56 cents per inch for larger papers, with smaller papers showing higher percentage rises. Barbour estimates average 22 to 25 percent, not counting magazines, while overall costs rise less than ad effectiveness.
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Chicago
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Clark Street
D Annunzio Agrees With Italy On Fiume Settlement
London dispatch reports the Italian government reached an agreement with Gabriele D Annunzio on the Fiume dispute. The exchange telegraph cites Rome talks and a ministerial council as basis for the settlement. An advertisement for cigars appears at end.
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Erroneous Courier Delivery Policy Notice
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If a carrier error causes late pager delivery, call 530 and a copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.
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Roumania to Sign Peace Treaties Today
Paris December 9 Associated Press reports Roumania is expected to sign the peace treaty with Austria and the pact with Bulgaria today. Delegates will join the Austrian agreement covering minority protection and affix signatures to the Bulgarian treaty.
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