Davis calls for mine parley to end strike by Christmas
Washington December 10. Secretary James J. Davis announces a conference with western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and Ohio bituminous operators and United Mine Workers leaders to discuss peace in the industry. He says the meeting aims to clear up suffering and reach a stable coal supply, with President Coolidge aware of the effort. The goal is a peaceful, orderly industry by Christmas and a return to normal pricing and output.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Henry Ford
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Davis
Coolidge
United States
Battles Nine Men Four Hours Flees From 10 Cent Toy
Chicago reports a 300 pound Mrs. Anne Clark blocked officers for four hours guarding a piano in a home. A mechanical mouse slid through a transom to compel entry, causing the woman to scream and flee. Police and bailiffs totalling 1,700 pounds failed to move her prior to the device.
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Chicago
Anne Clark
Clark
Parker and Lincoln Ice Rink Planned in Neighborhood
Local boys on Parker and Lincoln streets plan a 200 by 120 foot ice rink using four open football lots. E J Burke will direct banking and firemen will flood the rink as neighbors assist. A Monday evening gathering at the corner will bank the rink for winter skating.
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Parker and
Lincoln Streets
E. J. Burke
Lincoln Street
Hotel Man Saya Booze Drinking Is Greatly Increased
Des Moines reports liquor drinking has risen markedly over the past six months alongside rising cigarette use among women. E A Boss, president of the Northwestern Hotel Managers association, told delegates prohibition isn’t a success and hotels may need small liquor stores for self defense to protect property. Boss owns nine Iowa hotels and one in Wisconsin.
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Des Moines
E. A. Boss
Northwestern Hotel Managers Association
Association
Boss
Iowan
Wisconsin
Filling Station Proposed at Park and Franklin Streets
A petition to permit a filling station at the corner of Park Avenue and Franklin Street was filed today with city clerk Charles G. MacKay. The Standart Oil company would operate the station if granted, occupying a site across Park Avenue from Lincoln Park. names of nearby property owners were attached in a 200 foot radius consent petition.
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Park Avenue
Franklin Street
John O. Knox
Charles G. MacKay
Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
Knox
Standart Oil Company
Lincoln Park
Rath to Add Two Refrigerated Trucks for Sausage Delivery
Rath Packing company will place in service two additional refrigerated trucks to expand delivery of fresh sausage. The move targets improved freshness and wider distribution.
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RATH
Rath Packing Company
Local firm expands refrigerated truck fleet in the region
A Waterloo area company now runs 12 trucks delivering perishable food within a 30 mile radius. The fleet ensures the product arrives in peak condition, reflecting rapid growth in the business. Attempts to educate Chinese consumers about avoiding raw fish due to a parasitic disease are noted.
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Waterloo
Two DAR Chapters Host Yale Night School Party
Waterloo and Mary Melrose chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution plan a Christmas party for night school students on Wednesday evening. The event, meant to foster community among learners, will feature refreshments and small gifts for attendees.
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D.A.R
Yale
Waterloo and
Mary Melrose
Will Mevonerite Pert
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