Britain and France ratify to aid in any attack
Paris and London report that Stephen Picton and Sir Eyre Crowe exchanged ratifications on a treaty pledging British aid to France if attacked by Germany. Bonar Law says Britain will lead to see the League of Nations become effective, while U.S. ratification remains unsettled and war technically persists.
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Associated Press
Paris
Stephen Picton
Eyre Crowe
Forel
England
France
Germany
London
Navy
United States
Wilson
Andre Bonar Law
House of Minions
Ir Donald
MacLean
Bonard
Britain
League of Nations
Unitedates
U. S
Washington
D. C
Senate
Europe
Congress
Bey
Hasen
Mr. Bonaraw
Heid
House probes delays in deportations and naturalization questions
New York November 21 Members of the House immigration committee opened inquiries into delays in deportations of aliens held on Bilis Island and into naturalization procedures. The panel split into groups to visit naturalization courts and to study the deportation machinery. A first hearing is set for Monday with Chairman Rep Albert Johnson noting the tour aims to find solutions for naturalization and deportation issues.
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New York
House
Bilis Island
Isd
Albert Johnson Washington
Mmittee
Associated Press
Moscow under rebel ring as Baltic talks seek peace
Dorpat reports Dorpat and Mithonia join Latvia and Lithuania in inviting a Bolshevik delegation to begin peace talks after Baltic states conference adjourned over prisoner exchange. Copenhagen dispatch says Moscow is ringed by insurgents and Bolsheviks call the rebellion highly serious. Omburg in the Urals reportedly sacked by a hostile army of about 5000 men.
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Associated Press
Dorpat
Ietva
Lithuania
Mithonia
Baltic States
London
Moscow
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Exchange Telegraph Company
Omburg
Urals
Religion Veiled by Amusements Irked Soldiers
Detroit reports a YMCA commission at the fortieth international convention says vaudeville and other entertainments in camps erode faith. The commission notes success when YMCA works openly to build Christ’s kingdom and criticizes service as a cloak for evangelism. Navy and War Department officials outline policy for continuing YMCA work with government run service clubs.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Young Men's Christian Association
Kingdom of Christ
Claude B. Mayo
Jason 5. Joy
Navy and War’ Department
Army
Cedar Valley Rail Faces Street Car Cutback Over Coal Shortage
Owing to a miners strike and coal shortage, Cedar Valley railroad officials warn street car service may be curtailed by Tuesday. They say coal takes 10 days to reach Waterloo and if mine talks fail by Nov 25, service could drop to limited hours and reduced routes to conserve fuel. City officials may be consulted to determine the best handling of the approaching emergency.
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Cedar Valley Railroad
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh District Fuel Distributing Committee
United States Railroad Administration
Goodrich
Harding
Tndianapolis
James P. Goodrich
W. L. Harding
Washington
Indiana
Henderson
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
New River
Moundsville
Kansas City
Youngatown
Milla
Mahoning
Shenango
Tendivus
Courier Delivery Notice Needs Fixing
The Courier should be delivered before 5:30. If you do not receive your paper due to carrier error or other causes, call the provided number and a copy will be sent. Call before 6 30 p m to report issues.
Food Supply Threatened by Coal Strike Across Nation
News from multiple cities reports coal shortages and potential rail cuts as bituminous miners strike affecting Chicago packing plants and steel, with officials like Walker D. Hines preparing cabinet briefings. Rail changes loom as mines halt output. governors receive Harding messages on possible state action.
Negro Editors Deny Bolshevism and I W W Converts
Baltimore editors of four negro newspapers issue an open letter to Attorney General Palmer denying that Bolshevism or IWW propaganda is converting African Americans. They state no un-American ideas have gained traction among their race and call the report unfounded.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Palmer
Amon
Supreme Council Sets December 1 for Treaty Proclamation
Paris reports the supreme council fixed December 1 to formally ratify the German peace treaty. The American delegation proceeds without full instructions while seeking a compromise ratification in the U.S. Senate. France and Britain push terms with Poland awarded Galicia mandate. Serbia to sign with Austria. Denikine gains Galician troops. Wilson to address pact in a December message.
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Senate
Henry White
Supreme Council
United States
Polk
London
United States Senate
Council
Cambou
Jules Cambon
Forssien
Pichon
Galicia
Paris
Poland
League of Nations
Austria
Haras
Belgrade
Serbia
St. Germain
Petiura
Rostov
Russia
Simon Petlura
Wolf Kaus
Mikitaka
Denikine
Wilson
Washington
Congress
White House
Hitchcock
Martin
Nebraska
Booze Burglars Ignore Jewelry for Liquor in New Theft
New York report shows burglars increasingly target wine brandy and whisky over jewelry and silver. Insurers avoid issuing liquor specific policies, though general household coverage remains.
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New York
Coast Guard Sent Cutters To Aid Disabled Steamship Roman
New York Nov 21 Two coast guard cutters move to assist the disabled steamship Roman Capt By ton L Reed commander of the coast guard division said the cutters are converging on the Roman s reported position. The Roman s wireless messages relayed via the steamer America said she was steering with her engine and hopes were entertained that the damaged gear might be repaired. The America stood by as requested.
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Associated Press
New York
Coast Guard
Shipping Board
Roman
Byton L. Reed
Coast Guard Division
America
Prince of Wales Welcomed by Britain and U.S. Leaders
London reports Foreign Secretary Curzon appreciating the Prince of Wales welcome in the United States as a sign of lasting Anglo American friendship. In New York Edward VII visits Theodore Roosevelt’s grave at Oyster Bay and places a wreath before sailing to Halifax aboard the Renown.
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Associated Press
London
Prince of Wales
United States
Warl Curzon
England
Wales
Racecvelt Grove
New York
Edward Albert
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Halifax
Garfield Denies Harding Control of Coal Prices
Columbus telegram from Dr. Garfield to Gov. Harding of Iowa states federal fuel administrator rejects state price fixing. It affirms federal control under the act of Congress and the application of government price restrictions to coal produced in Iowa.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Cox
Garfield
Fvel
Harding
Iowa
Railroad Administration
Act of Congress
U.S
Lowa
Coal Shortage Pushes Night Blackouts and Seizure Talks
Indianapolis and Pittsburgh dispatches describe governors weighing coal seizure plans, limited coal to essential users, and fears of a nationwide fuel famine. Indiana’s Goodrich doubts seizure feasible. coal fields face walkouts and persistent lightless nights as rail and steel sectors brace for shortages.
Sugar to be Paiged by Palmer
President Wilson revived wartime power over the food supply transferring broad authority from the Food Administrator to Attorney General Palmer. He may use it to stabilize sugar and other staples, with Justice to set a wholesale price of 12 cents per pound for all sugar except the Louisiana crop at 17 cents to avert a famine.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Wilsen
Palmer
Hace Vay
Department of Justice
Louisiana
Paris Political Notes From Novembers Elections
Paris reports quote Jeane Lan of the Luciwist party denying plans for drastic action after elections The party says the socialist scarecrow narrative misled voters and notes a 600000 vote gain from 1919 to 1920 Rene Viviani, former premier, says Clemenceau will stay as premier until January then become president of the republic Viviani denies competing for president of the chamber against Paul Deschanel
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Associated Press
Paris
Jeane Lan
Luciwist
Socialist Party
Chamber of Deputies
Hayas
Oeuvre
Rene Viviant
Preiier
Clemenceau
WM. Viviani
Paul Deschanel
Imperator to be handed to Britain ending ship row
Washington observers said the German liner Imperator would be tendered to Great Britain as the dispute over its disposition neared resolution. Shipping board officials indicated the action could follow President Wilson's final decision, with fate of seven other German steamers still unclear and tied to the ultimate disposition of windler tankers held in the Firth of Forth under Supreme Council direction.
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Washington, D. C
Ty Shipping Board
Great Britain
Wilson
Windler
Firth of Forth
Eguneil
Substantial Wool Demand Reported by Bulletin at Hub
The Commercial Bulletin notes strong demand for wool this week with keen interest in fine and half-blood wools. Prices firm and fine wools slightly stronger. Mohair remains dull with little activity. Manufacturers report all the business they can handle.
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Bulletin
Hub
Associated Press
Boston
Coal miners reject limited wage offer in joint session
Washington, Nov 21. Bituminous coal mine operators pressed a tight 15 cent a ton and 20 percent day wage increase limit. Miners led by Acting President Lewis demand a 30 hour week and broader details on working conditions and dead work allowances. Talks resume this afternoon with doubt on acceptance. operators hold to the proposal as is.
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Associated Press
Washington
DE. C
Lewis
Wilson
Hea
Interstate Coal Operators’ Association
Ang
French Works Chief Expected to Lead Rhine Commission
Paris reports Albert Clayeille minister of public works will become president of the international Rhine commission once the German treaty takes effect. The plan envisions rapid export and import growth and large waterpower projects with turbines generating electricity for Paris, with plant capacity described as nearly costless.
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Rhine Commission
Associated Press
Paris
Albert Clayeille
International Rhine Commission
Germany
Rhine
France
M. Claveille
Two Wellsburg Men Die After Train Collision
In Wellsburg Iowa Henry Harms and Lea Baufman both of Wellsburg died after their car was struck by a train near the Minnesota line. Found by passersby in a dying condition they had no witnesses. Harms died shortly after and Baufman died the next morning. Both were 25 years old. Baufman had returned from France four months earlier.
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Weilsburg
Henry Harms
Lea Baufman
Minnesota
Harms
Mr. Baufman
Baufman
France
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