Premier Lloyd George Clemenceau Meet On War Problems
Unofficial reports describe a high level conference at Premier Lloyd George's residence with Clemenceau and Italian officials to discuss an allied Austria loan and a France England pact to deter attacks. The meeting drew in J Austen Chamberlain and the American ambassador later as finance and diplomacy dominated talks.
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Villa Men and Federal Troops Engage Near Muzquiz
Associated Press dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas reports fighting between Mexican federal troops and Villa men at three sites around Muzquiz Coahuila. Carranza sources deny 1006 Villa fighters. Muzquiz reportedly held. Unverified reports say Villistas near Piedras Negras and have blown up two troop trains.
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Mine Still Closed as Owner Objects to Wage Rise
Decatur Ill December 12 The Assumption coal mine near Decatur did not open despite 135 miners voting to return to work at the new wage scale Owner KF A Shafer said he could not absorb a 14 percent raise and had to travel to Washington for permission to raise coal prices
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U S Wool Auctions Put Pepin Market
Boston, Mass, Dec 12. The Commercial Bulletin tomorrow will say most business this week centered in government auctions where prices have strengthened, especially in inferior and faulty wool. Other grades down to and including three eighths have been in fair demand, also at firm prices.
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Washington hearing set on Ireland diplomatic bill
In Washington on December 12 the house foreign affairs committee scheduled a hearing on a Mason bill to fund a U S minister and consuls to the republic of Ireland. Advocates argued the measure avoids war with Britain while Justice Cohalan claimed broad Irish American support and a strong Irish government.
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Texas
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Paris
Farrington Hears of Illinois Miners Opposing Wilson Offer
Illinois coal mines reopen after statewide return to work. State President Frank Farrington cites telegrams from locals unhappy with the Indianapolis agreement and orders a return to work. Officials expect normal production by next week as dissension is set to be resolved.
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Associated Press
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Indianapolis
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Beorin
Theatres to Close and Stores Limited for Saturday Hours
Retail stores operate noon to 9 p m on Saturday under fuel board rules. No change in restrictions as miners expected to be idle next week. The Majestic vaudeville and moving picture theatres will close after tomorrow night and stay closed until restrictions end. Workers protest, seeking permission to stay open and save about 300 jobs.
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World War Veterans Combine Three Groups Into One Body
A national committee announced merger of the World War Veterans Soldiers Sailors and Marines association and the Rank and File Veterans corporation into World War Veterans Incorporated. Congress will be asked immediately for a charter.
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Washington, D.C
World War Veterans, Soldiers, Sadora and Marine Association
Rank and File Veterang Corporation
World War Veterana, Incorporated
Congress
Garfield resigns as fuel administrator amid strike fallout
Washington reports Dr. H A Garfield resigns as fuel administrator with President Wilson to accept. Director General Hines to continue fuel functions. Miners and operators argue the settlement delays resolve and warns of government surrender to United Mine Workers. Operators demand a public inquiry and protest the commission plan.
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Fuel Restrictions Under Review By Principal Board
The central coal committee reviews general fuel conditions and possible stricter conservation steps as coal consumption outpaces production. Officials expect no quick rise in mined coal and note 15 762 cars moved on December 16 versus 38 822 daily in October. Hines assumes Garfield's duties, retaining power to direct distribution.
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Washington, D. C
Central Coal Committee
Railroad Administration
Hines
Garfield
Raid Seizes Liquor and Gambling Devices Across City
Agents from the Attorney General and sheriff’s office raided multiple city locations seizing hard and soft cider punch boards and gambling devices. Forty six premises were visited and liquor was reported arriving at the courthouse as officers continued the operation. The raid was led by Sheriff D B Henderson with State Agent Henry W Terrell and Deputies Jacob Anton and H T Wagner among others.
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Henry W. Terrell
Jacob Anton
H. T. Wagner
Canadian Government Ships Ten Million Gold To United States
The Canadian government announced receipt of ten million dollars in gold shipped to the United States to meet obligations and to check the depreciation in Montreal exchange. Officials noted sale of Canadian grain bills had weakened the exchange.
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Associated Press
New York
Montreal
Reading Matter Delays Notify Readers On Rail Service
Rail service is impaired due to coal shortage affecting delivery. Suburban subscribers can expect reading material to arrive, though delayed by several hours from the usual schedule. The notice emphasizes continued liberal reading content despite the disruption.
Miners Clash Over Britain Coal Bill Profit Cap
The British government suspends second reading on a coal bill capping mine profits at 14 pence per ton through March 31 1920. Andrew Bonar Law pledges no broader gaps but hints the pledge may be broken if unrest grows. miners and owners fear nationalization and restored control after March.
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U S Air Rules Board Aimed in Bill Trade
Regulations of air navigation in the United States would be issued by a federal inter department board and enforced by the secretary of commerce. A special board of War Navy Post Office and Commerce appointees drafted the bill for congress next week. It would set minimum city altitudes and improve signaling to promote commercial flying.
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Ohio Coal Output to Increase Today and After Shutdown
Ohio bituminous coal mining partly resumed yesterday and was expected to rise today with normal production by Monday. United Mine Workers in Ohio had not voted to idle again, and reports indicated higher output than yesterday as machines returned to mines for a broader restart.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Severary Wines
Less Than Half Miners in Iowa Return to Work
Des Moines reports show fewer than 50 percent of Iowa union miners returning to work by 10 o clock. Operators cite dissatisfaction with the Indianapolis settlement and superstition about Friday and the 18th as reasons. local mines near Des Moines reported 40 to 80 percent of normal staffing.
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Indianapolis
Sugar curb for year remains in effect as bill passes
The senate approved a measure extending government control of sugar for another year and sending the bill to the house. It authorizes the sugar equalization board to purchase and sell both foreign and domestic sugar and allows the president to renew board control through December 31, 1920. The act would not license producers refiners or distributors as under prior acts. Control ends when new domestic crops arrive in September 1920.
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Senate
House
United States ‘Sugar Equalization Board
Umitad
Poland Hall of Fame May Put American's Name on a Tablet
A move to honor Lieut Edmund P. Graves of the American aviation squadron is planned in Poland's hall of fame. Graves was killed in Warsaw on November 22 during a celebration. Dorothy Huntington of London, Graves's fiancée, has received sympathy messages from the Polish naval attaché.
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Associated Press
London
Edmond P. Graves
Warsaw
Dorothy Huntington
Lient
Graves
Three Die When Building Breaks in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa three people died and two were seriously hurt when the wood floor of the Witwer building collapsed midday. Victims were Edgar Pannél 43 George Brestien 50 and W W Chitterton plant manager. Injured Elva Stick Henry Pitts and Charles Johnson. Coroner began inquiry and possible prosecutions loom if overload is confirmed. A second note mentions a Senate committee snag on a resolution to use the army to protect Americans in Mexico.
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Charles J. Johnson
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Chicago Coal Strike Fallout Shapes Holiday Plans
Chicago reports mixed coal strike developments as officials note slow readjustment. Reed says optimism limited while Frank Farrington expects most miners back by Monday. stores win nine hour openings. schools cut vacation to two weeks.
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