Treaty Ratification Sparks Senate Clash and U.S. War Powers
Paris report says the Supreme Council debated ratification of the German peace treaty and possible execution without U.S. ratification. Washington scene shows renewed push for early action to adjourn Congress in three weeks, with Article 10 reservations and a failed committee plan to alter withdrawal provisions.
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Fire Devastates Waggoner Oil Town in Texas
Wichita Falls Texas November 10 searchers seek bodies after a massive blaze at Waggoner City near the town. Lightning struck thirty eight 1600 barrel oil tanks igniting burning oil across the streets. One elderly person killed and many burned. About fifty business buildings damaged and over one thousand left homeless as hundreds live in tents.
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Canada adopts coal restrictions to secure U S supply
Washington reports Canada must copy U S coal use limits to secure emergency fuel, as Alberta citizens suffer fuel shortages amid small Canadian production and a strike pinch after shipments halted. The control committee of the railroad administration read J. D. Reid's Canadian house of commons complaint and noted urgent needs.
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House of Commons
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Alberta
New York publishers test strength with printers today
New York publishers resume some operation as lockout and strike press on. Pressmen rejoin the International Printmakers union while proofreaders demand a 44 hour week and $50 weekly scale before returning. Typographical union orders back, feeders and paper handlers mostly out. Printers league says shops where typographers stay out will use photoengraving plates.
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International Typographical Union
Printers’ League
Related Steel Orders Rise 188,030 Tons in Oct
The United States Steel Corporation reported unfilled orders on Oct. 31 at 6,472,668 tons, up 188,030 from Sept. marking the fifth straight monthly increase. Sept. 30 figure was 6,284,638 and Aug. 31 was 6,500,988. The report did not specify strike impact on the stock. Officials did not comment on that aspect, but estimates suggest the rise could have been near half a million tons absent the strike.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Northwestern U Life-Saving Co-Eds Take Tests Tuesday
The Northwestern University life-saving corps, organized by women, will hold its first council test in the gymnasium swimming tank. Forty volunteers will be trained to replace male lifeguards at lake beaches next summer. Tests include swimming 40 yards in clothing, disrobing, swimming 80 yards, towing a person 10 yards, and mastering releases from a drowning grip. Retrieve a 10-pound weight from eight feet of water and pull a person of equal weight from the tank.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Northwestern
Poincare Reaches England En Route to London Visit
President Poincare and Madame Poincare arrived at Dover en route to London for a four day visit with King George and Queen Mary. They are to be entertained at Buckingham Palace during the trip.
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Paper delivery reminder and contact numbers
The notice states home delivery before 5 30 p m and requests residents call 3380 or 9 to receive a copy if the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes. Calls should reach the office before 9 80 p m.
Divorce Rise in U S Over 60 Years Cited at Conference
Pittsburgh report ties 400 percent jump in annual divorces to the decline of the family altar and waning religion. Judge W H Thomas notes reduced religious theory of marriage while Bishop W M Beil urges adequate wages to sustain family life and benevolence, warning current industrial wages threaten stability and trusteeship.
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Pittsburgh
United States
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Santa Ana
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W. M. Beil
Washington
Increased Food to Europe Urged to Curb Radicalism Growth
In St. Louis on November 10, the National Council of Women urged expanding food shipments to Europe to fight unrest caused by empty stomachs. President Mrs. Philip N. Moore warned that starving regions may breed bolshevism and radicalism, influencing adherents abroad and at home. The day focused on committee work and convention plans.
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St. Louis
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Council
Toledo Streets Gripped by Car Ban After Ouster Ordinance
Toledo residents walk to work as all streetcar service halts at midnight following an ouster ordinance. Traction company defends the measure while city council opposes repeal. Private jitneys raise fares from six to ten to sixty cents. transfers cost two cents.
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Commons to Con Russia Peace Idea Before a Parley
London, Nov. 10. In the House of Commons Mr. Honor Law stated Hagland has no plan to open peace negotiations with Trotsky until MPs discuss the matter. He answered questions about Lloyd George's Guild Hall speech implying hope for a method to peace with Russia. The premier had only expressed hope, not a commitment.
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London
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Trotsky
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Guild Hall
Russia
Strikes and Pickets Mark Eight Week of Steel Battle
In Youngstown Ohio the steel strike enters its eighth week with clashes between pickets and deserters. About 2 000 additional workers reportedly return to steel plants as a committee seeks an agreement with employers. Pittsburgh news reports the national steel strike commission may meet if a proposal to reopen negotiations is presented.
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New York
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Polar Land Sunk After Abandoned Crew Traced
The Polar Land, abandoned 75 miles off Cape Bret on, has sunk. A responding steamer is attempting to rescue the crew from lifeboats while four hours of search yielded no trace. The Kanawaha reported no sign of the crew after its reconnaissance near the loss position.
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New York
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Polar Land
Halifax
Cape Breton
N.S
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18 Cent Steak Profit Big Says Striking Cutters
A Chicago market scene reports steak at 18 cents a pound amid four union operated meat markets by striking butchers demanding a 40 dollar weekly wage. They claim master butchers profit, citing a Saturday sale profit of 547 dollars. In Washington, permanent railroad legislation requires railroads to apply for a general rate increase within 60 days after returning to private operation on January 1, to ensure effort to raise rates during the guaranty period ends.
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Teat Conquest East Forecast by Russ Author
London reports Aylmer Maude, a Russian affairs writer, warning that until the outcome in Russia is known the war’s result remains unclear. He suggested Germany may gain more in a final western map despite losses.
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London
Russia
Aylmer Maude
Germany
Last Night's News in Brief
Belgrade reports casualties on both sides in clashes between Italian government forces and Gabriele DAnnunzio troops. New York says Cary R. Miller, American vice consul to Stockholm, killed himself Sunday. Madrid notes the Belgian king and queen arrived in Liston. Geneva cites Japanese agents seeking Swiss recruits for the emperor's army. Paris says extremists failed to trigger a railroad strike. Washington reports renewed battle between Ukrainians and Gen. Denikin’s troops. 104 cables received. Mexico City records the death of Vinia Salinas Carranza, wife of the Mexican president. Rome notes Rev Francisca Sentigna claims to have discovered a perpetual calendar.
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Severe blizzard cripples midwest and Denver travel
A major blizzard grips Western Minnesota, Colorado, North and South Dakota, and Nebraska with 12 hours of snowfall in Denver. Telegraph and telephone services fail regionwide, hampering communication as winds reach two miles per hour, delaying trains and stranding travelers. The storm disrupts rail and telegraph lines from Chicago to Denver and across the plains.
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Endorsement Rally Sparks Miner Strike Stand
The American Federation of Labor declared unqualified support for the bituminous miners strike and denounced federal injunctions as an injustice to liberty loving Americans. The federation pledged organized labor aid and urged citizens to back the miners while courts handle the case.
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Ohio Election Returns Show Lead Narrowing
The official returns from eight counties put the lead for the amendment at 45 votes. Cincinnati area Hamilton County and others were still reporting. Muskingum County faced reports of irregularities that could void the vote, with more ballots cast than registered voters on some precincts.
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American Legion Opened With Broad Support In Minneapolis
Minneapolis Minn Nov 1 Two thousand delegates representing all sections of service men and women began their first convention to shape the American Legion and set its policy as a force in national social and governmental life Speeches by Gov Burnquist Emeritus President Northrop and Mayor Meyers opened the proceedings with Henry Go Tuindgay of Texas as national chairman The day was devoted to committee selection Armistice Day observance follows Tuesday.Foch greetings transmitted by the French ambassador praise Allied victory and veterans of the Meuse Argonne Somme and Flanders urged unity toward justice and liberty and remembered the fallen in Franca
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Woman Killed for Money Robbers Fail to Get All
Heppeston, TH, Nov. 10 Policemen found more than 288 sewn in Sabina Cumming’s clothing after the Sunday murder at her home. It is unclear how much money the robbers actually took. Seven years earlier her brother’s death left 660 acres and 20,000 found in an old store. she was believed to keep much of this sum at the house.
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Sabina Cum- Ming
Burnham Quits Burlington Post as Federal Manager
St Paul Minn Nov 10 reports from rail road circles say Claude G Burnham resigns as federal manager of the Burlington railroad and is replaced by E H Brocken who was general manager Burnham is expected to become executive vice president of the Burlington company
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Burlington
Des Moines Schools Quit Over Coal Shortage Crisis
Des Moines shut public schools today as coal shortages hit the city. Officials warn many public buildings and businesses may close within 48 hours if coal remains scarce. The United Mine Workers of America meet in Indianapolis over a federal injunction mandating strike cessation by tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
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