Coal strike spreads as Iowa mines reopen amid negotiations
Des Moines reports show Iowa union miners staying away awaiting wage talks in Washington while Des Moines schools reopen after a ten day shutdown. Warmer weather and promised coal deliveries ease shortages in Des Moines and Ottumwa, with train service reduced in some areas.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Washington
Ottumwa
Milwaukee Lines
Ottumbva
Marion
Bolsheviks Assert Omsk Capture amid Baltic Push
London reports a Bolshevik communique claiming the capture of Omsk after severe street fighting with Kolchak forces, with over 1,000 prisoners. The statement also claims Yanovsky’s capture and a Bolshevik advance toward Udenitch’s troops as ministries evacuate Omsk for Irkutsk.
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Associated Press
London
Omsk
Moscow
Kolchak
Sarward
Yanovsky
Baltic
Yamburg
Udenitch
Nova Nikoliysk
Irkutsk
Admiral Kolchak
Bullfights Return to Mexico City Ring Amid 17000 Crowd
El Toreo hosted the first bull fights in Mexico City since a ban by President Calles nearly three years ago. About 17 000 attended as bulls were not killed, with the event honoring sailors from battleships escorting the late Amado Nerva.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
el Toreo
Federal District
Carranza
Amado Nerva
Argentina
PUSSY FOOT EYE MAY NEED REMOVAL
London November 17 reports say William B. H. Johnson known as Pugsy Foot, an American Anti Saloon League organizer, injured eye during a student demonstration may require removal. A second specialist examined him and another operation was performed as sight remains permanently impaired.
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Associated Press
London
Wm. BH
Pugsyfoot
Johnson
Explosion at filling station kills and injures in Kansas
In Hays Kansas on November 17 a gasoline tank exploded at a filling station killing five people and injuring more than 25. Seven buildings and the farmers elevator burned before firemen from nearby towns gained control. Back firing of a car is cited as the cause. A large storage tank rose into the air and landed on a house nearby.
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Associated Press
Hays
Kan
Courier Delivery Time and Replacement Policy
The Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by then, call 3320 for a replacement. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
French Socialist Party Jolted in Sunday Election
Paris reports show Conservatives, Nationalists and Moderates leading in the chamber with 197 seats of 206 full results. Socialists suffer a major setback with leaders defeated while Briand and Viviani return to power and Marin vote figures rise.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Pierre Renandel
Jean Lenguet
Henry Franklin-Boulton
Pierre Brizon
Edouard De.Castelnau
L.B. de Maud Huy
Metz
Sarrail
Pierre Rouques
Aristide Briand
Reve Viviani
Paul Painleve
Paul Meunier
Aube
Albert F. LeBrun
Clemenceau
Louis Marin
Marin
Georges Mandel
Selonel Baudler
Malvy
Col. Baudier
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Algiers
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Van
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Italian Admiral Joins D Annunzio Swears Loyalty
The Dalmatian situation tightens as Admiral Millo, commander of Italian forces there, deserts to D Annunzio, pledging loyalty and promising no Italian soldiers will depart. D Annunzio expands control with added warships and rumors of uniting Istria under an independent state. Tittoni again seeks resignation over Adriatic trouble and Wilson policy.
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Hine
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Sie
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L’ Annunzio
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D'Annunzio
Fiume
Millo
D’ Annunzio
London
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Istria
Tittoni
DiAnnunzio
Zara
Dalmatian
Rome
Adriatic
Wilson
Senate Adopts Ten Reservations to German Peace Pact
Paris reports the United States Senate approved ten reservations to the German peace treaty. Delegates debate whether all reservations must receive formal approval from other governments. French circles doubt approval will be issued. Minor powers like China Roumania and Jugoslavia weigh reactions to potential shifts. China urged signing with Shantung reservation but was denied. Roumania and Jugoslavia objected to minority protection clause in the Austrian treaty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Novy
United States Senate
Senate
Ching, Roumania
Jugo-Slavia
China
Shantung
Pwo
Roumania
Butter prices reach all time high in Chicago market
Chicago November 17 butter prices hit record highs with creamery extras and wholesale at 67 44 cents per pound. Receipts have fallen recently compared with a month ago, while demand remains strong amid wartime conditions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Glass to Accept Senatorship as Wilson Requests
At the request of President Wilson, Secretary Glass will accept the appointment as senator from Virginia to replace the late Senator Thomas J. Martin. Wilson approved, and Glass will remain head of the Treasury Department until an oath is taken. The White House noted no successor yet chosen, with Daniel Raper among names discussed.
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Washington, D. C
P. J. Quealy
Wyoming Coal Operators’ Association
Wilson
Wyoming
Quealy
Charleston
W.a
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
D. E. Kennedy
Kennedy
United Mine Workers
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Operators
West Virginia
Washington, D.dc
Department of Justice
Associated P
Glass
Virginia
Thomas JS. Martin
White House
Gov. Davis
Senate
Treasury Department
Treasury
Daniel ©. Raper
Internal Revenue
England's Men Held from Getting Home by U S Course
Paris dispatch reports the Allied Supreme Council discussed the status of German ships total 170 000 tons held by the United States. Britain insists ships be turned over as soon as possible to British control for troop return flows. Council orders the German steamers to Firth of Forth under British guardianship.
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Associated
S’ress
Paris
Imperator
United States
Supremie Countil
Great Britain
United States Shipping Board
England
Unite States
New York
Germany
Firth of Forth
US Pays Men More Than Women for Similar Work
Washington report shows gender pay gaps in early 1978 at federal jobs. Among 4,089 women appointed in January and February, 86 percent started at 900 dollars versus a smaller share of men at those rates. Women’s typical ranges quoted were lower across typists and statisticians, while men earned higher starting salaries and larger ranges in the War Risk Bureau.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Woman's Bureau
Department of Labor
War Risk Bureau
Lynching of Suspect in Missouri Sparks Hunt for Others
In Moberly Missouri yesterday a mob lynched one of four men charged with assault and robbery of farmer Edward Thompson. Three escaped. two recaptured and police fear the third drowned in a park lake. Authorities refused to identify the deceased or detainees as search parties probe jails nearby.
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Associated Press
Moberly
Gro
W. W's
Mawcon
Scalding Death in Freight Train Collision Near Lancaster
A Buffalo Express freight collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Lancaster Pennsylvania. One fireman died from scalding injuries and another trainman was believed buried in the wreckage as several others were injured.
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Associated Press
Lancaster
Buffalo Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Czecho-Slovaks to Withdraw Troops From Siberia
Foreign Minister Benes announced at a party leaders meeting that Czecho-Slovak troops will be withdrawn from Siberia as quickly as possible with Gen Jangi n’s full approval. The U S authorized ten ships and funds from Chinese waters to aid withdrawal while avoiding Russian issues.
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Siberia
Benes
M. Benes
Jangin
Dapan
U.S. Demi Tre
United States
Steel Strikers Clash With Workers Near Mill Gates
In Youngstown Ohio on November 17 a clash occurred between striking workers and mill workers. About 6,000 men gathered outside the gates, several were injured, and three were taken to a hospital.
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Borkers
Associated Press
Youngstown, O
Starking
Actress Runaway Girl Draws Police Notice Across Coast
Jidlen Mohnar, 15, left Whiting Indiana to pursue a film career but fled home after warning friends she would be famous. Reports confirm she was arrested in Los Angeles and her name appears in papers as authorities discuss her path to a boarding school rather than a studio.
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Whiting
Jac
Los Angeles
Cal
Whiling
Rail workers weigh overtime pay proposal in Cleveland
Heads of four railroad brotherhoods met in Cleveland to discuss Director General Hines offer of overtime pay for slow freight service. Attendees include W. C. Lee Timothy Shea Warren Stone and L. E. Shepard. They expect to decide within a week.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, Q
Times
W. C. Lee
Timothy Shea
Warren 5. Stone
L. E. Shepard
Hines
Mr. Lee
Ministry Party Leads Chamber Polls in Italy
In Rome on Sunday November 16 indications show ministerialists winning 119 seats while constitutional opposition gains 27, Socialists 45 and Catholics 323. Extra troops, 10 000 carabiners and military police, guard voting in Rome. Nitti reportedly wins large majority in Potensa. Orlando and Saladra, ex premiers, also seem elected despite opposition.
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Associated Press
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Potensa
Nitti
Vittorio Orlando
Antonio Saladra
Prince regrets stay in U S will not permit visit
The Prince, staying in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, expresses regret at limited time in the United States and hopes for another visit to see the western states. His special train will depart at 9 p m and reach New York around 2 am tomorrow.
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Prince
U.S
Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
United States
New York
U S Wins Ten Million California Oil Land Battle
The Supreme Court ruled against the Southern Pacific company in a California land dispute over 6000 acres within Naval Oil Reserve No 1. The government had sought cancellation of patents valued at about ten million dollars, claiming fraud. The high court reversed lower federal rulings and returned the land to the government.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
California
Southern Pacific Company
Naval Oil Reserve No. 1
Pact changes nullify treaty as Wilson risks withdrawal
Washington reports the fight over the peace treaty deepens as President Wilson faces Lodge reservations. Senator Hitchcock says the plan aims to defeat ratification with reservations, while proposing a compromise path without them. A Democratic conference is planned to push a voting strategy, possible withdrawal if needed to block unacceptable terms.
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Wilson
Whitchcock
White House
Hitchcock
Senate
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