Kansas City Rail Strike Threat Stirs Local Officials
Two thousand Kansas City railroad trainmen and yard workers planned a 3 PM strike amid local grievances and a warning against illegal action. Chairman Carroll urged restraint, cautioning the walkout could disrupt fuel supplies and worsen famine conditions.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Brotherhood of Railway
Chicago, Rock Jeland & Padie
W. M. Corbett
Kansas City Terminal
Kansas Cities
Brotherhood of Railroad
Carroll
B. A. Carroll
B. of R. T
All Yard
Wien
Greater
Kansasity
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainwell
Brotherhood
H. A. Carroll
Luinion
Clevelent
MC Burke
Southwest
Brotherhood Committee
Sugar Seizure Freed After Court Order
In St Louis on November 29 judge Tudge Faris ordered the immediate release of 228 400 pounds of sugar seized last Saturday at a cold storage plant. The court found the wholesale fruit preserving company had purchased a reasonable supply for its own use.
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St. Louis, Mo
Tudge Faris
Christmas Good Fellows Club Plans Aid Drive
The Courier and Reporter announces its Christmas Good Fellows fundraiser with broad city involvement. A preliminary meeting drafted a ward based plan to identify families likely to be overlooked by Santa and to gather needed information for welfare agencies and churches. The general committee will meet next Monday to approve ward divisions and appoint chairmen.
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Courier and Reporter
Couraging 3
Conli
Morris
Santa Claus
Parters
J. E. Sweeney
W. F. Powers
George W. Miller
Hiram Haight
Charles van Vleck
F. L. Sparle
Fred Daniels Mission
Salvation Army
Home Service
Man shoots lover then offers blood to save her
In Washington a young woman, Florence Robinson, was shot by Grover Gordon after a jealous quarrel. Gordon then volunteered to donate blood to save her, asking that she be told of his action if she remained conscious. Doctors cautioned it was early to know if the transfusion would help. Local police ponder the outcome and implications of his sacrifice.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Florence Robinson
Grover Gordon
Litttle
Washington
Gordon
Jay
Wheeling
W. C A
Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Illinois Coal Miners Await Envo ys For 14 Percent Wage Rise
Illinois miners and operators awaited the return of their representatives from Washington after a failed coal conference. With no agreement or reopening plans, officials feared a coal famine and considered a state settlement to restart mining, though miners rejected the 14 percent wage increase proposed by Fuel Administrator Garfield. Frank Farrington, Illinois miners president, was expected to arrive soon.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Sheerane
Garfield
Springfield
Illinois
Washington
Frank Farrington
Illinois Miners
Norrow
Walker D. Hines
Gallup
N. M
Vyroniks
Baker
J. 8. A. Roberts
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Powe
Attanint
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Wat Ers of America
Terre Haute
Indiana Bi Tauminous Coal Operators’ Association
Romanian republic movement spreads in Roumania
A republican movement led by former war minister Ger Foroza Averescu and former minister Take Ionescu has spread to Mes sabria Transylvania and Bukowina. The dispatch says the dynasty views the situation as alarming.
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Paris
Havas
Roumania
Ger
Foroza Averescu
Ionescu
Messarabia
Transylvania
Bukowina
Bucharest
Advertising Pays Big But Not for Fraud Claims
Dwight Smith, president of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, rebutts Nebraska Rep. Reavis on tax dodge claims. He argues ad spending grows with business, is used efficiently, and that big firms now advertise to extend markets and build goodwill after learning from smaller competitors.
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Telegraph
Cleveland
Wien
Ddarry
Dwight Smith
American Association of Advertising Agencies
House of Representatives
Reavis
Nebraska
Representative Reavis
Governors Meet in St Louis over Coal Strike
Missouri Governor Frederick Gardner invites governors from Ohio Illinois Indiana Kentucky Kansas Oklahoma Tennessee Arkansas and others to a St Louis meeting to discuss the coal miners strike and plans to reopen mines amid calls for a 14 percent wage increase. Weather brings relief but officials warn of potential famine risks as pits open and talks continue.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
Frederick WY. Gardner
Missouri
St. Lous
Ohio
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansa
Tennessee
Kentucky
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
Omaha
Neb
Indianapolis
Allen
Henry J. Allen
Leonard W
Central Dept
United States Army
Frederick D. Gardner
Gardner
Salt Lake City
Arkansas
Ilinois
Iowa
Wyoming
West Virginia
Asa
Alten
Leonard ‘Wood
Central
Funston
Seworth
Kan
St. Louis
Volun
Washington
D. C
Gov
Sproi
Philadelphi
Co Tee
President Wilson Delays Message to Congress Until Tuesday
White House sources say President Wilson will not transmit his message to Congress until Tuesday. The lengthy address, prepared over two weeks, will cover a broad range of topics including the industrial situation.
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Assosisted
Washington, D. GC
Wilson
Congress
White House
Peraan
Showdown in Mexico case aims of U S policy
The Nation reports mediation talks among Argentina Brazil and Chile to resolve tensions between the United States and Mexico over the Consal Jenkins case. Washington says it will press for Jenkins release while noting cross border incidents heighten strain and calls grow for Mexican authorities to act within 24 hours.
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Associated Pease
Santiago
Chile
ABOC
Argentina
Brazil
Enini
United States
Mexico
Consal Jenkins
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Betareen
Carranza
Obregon
State Department
Jenkins
eMexido
Congress
Men Hill
Washington, D.C
Countery
Ashurst
Arizona
Lady Astor Election Laud in London Papers
London papers praise Lady Astor as the Plymouth MP elect and note the historic entry breaking six centuries of parliamentary tradition. Editorials, ceremonies at the Guild Ball, and future role discussions fill the front pages with congratulatory sentiment and curiosity about her reception in Parliament.
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London
Lady Astor
Associated Press
House of Commons
Plymouth
Astor
Wonderul
Weather outlook for the week from the Weather Bureau
Forecast for the week starting Monday covers the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Fair for half the week with intermittent snow or rain later. Colder early in the week with nearly normal temperatures afterward.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Upper Mississippi
Lower
Missouri Valleys
Fair Irs
Newberry Probe Jury Fails to Report by Lunch Hour
Grand Rapids Mich Nov 29 The federal grand jury probing Truman H Newberry campaign expenditures for the 1918 senatorial race adjourned for lunch with no report. Indications of a possible early return appeared only as the panel announced an earlier reconvening time. Witness examination progress remained unofficially unclear as about 360 witnesses had testified since the inquiry opened in October.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
Federal Grand Jury
Newberry
Federal
Grist
Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
United States
Michigan
Stubborn Teutons Asked to Ease Attitude
German parties urge Berlin to soften its stance on prisoners of war and reparation for ships sunk by German crews in Scapa Flow. Berlin notes reported by Presse De Paris say deputies believe the government has been too stubborn in its reply to the peace conference notes.
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Paris
Ilavas
Berlin
Presse de Paris
Drastic Cut in Passenger Train Service Seen
Federal railroad officials in St Paul acknowledge drastic reductions in U S passenger service if coal shortages worsen. Officials say up to 100 trains could be cut nationwide, with reductions affecting Twin Cities routes.
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Associated Priss
St. Paul, Minn
Federal Railroad Administration
United States
Twin Cities
Glenwood Juveniles Face Coal Shortage By May 6
Des Moines reports state institutions in jeopardy as coal stocks dwindle. The Glenwood state facility for feeble minded children warns that without coal by Tuesday many children may be sent home. Story County infirmary also reports critical cog fuel lack as two cars on a siding hold hopes for relief. George Heaps of the state operators' association comments. J C Lewis of United Mine Workers District 18 is en route from Washington as mines stay idle.
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Des Moines
Glenwood
Story County Infirmary
George Heaps
State Operators’ Association
United, Mine Workers of America
Washington
Tova
Trut Workers Set to Strike in Berlin District
The semi official news agency reports Hilterfeld district workers voting 6000 to 4000 to strike at 2 pm. Workers plan emergency labor to keep Berlin supplied with electricity.
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TRUT
Tress
Berlin
Hilterfeld
American Bride of English Peer Elected to House
Plymouth November 29 Lady Astor responds to cheers at the Guild Hall after election announced. She thanks supporters says it is their victory not hers and pledges to support the government only up to her conscience. She criticizes the whip and expresses sympathy for opponent Foot.
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Plymouth
Lady Astor
Guild Hall
Rose
PaMroce Social
Womer
Lie Guild Hall
Amiel
Princess
Lord Aster
Unionist Club
George
Astor
Ike
Foot
Hunger Strike Ends For Hilly Island Radicals On Ellis Island
New York reports a hunger strike by the Hilly Island soviet at Ellis Island ended as all but five of 68 refused to eat since Monday. After a five day fast the migrants ate breakfast in the dining hall. A silence strike by 68 aliens collapsed and guards were said to be available to compel attendance at deportation hearings.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Justice
Courier Delivery Cutoff and Home Schedule Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to reserve by that time due to carrier error or other cause, phone 530 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.
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Hoy
Pease
Coal Operators Plan To Open Mines For Nonunion Labor
News from multiple states reports coal operators preparing to resume work by opening mines to nonunion labor. Oklahoma and Pennsylvania officials discuss guard support and wage talks while Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri regions report ongoing labor tension and planned wage adjustments amid shortages. Volunteers mobilize nationwide. Govs align with defense councils to protect miners and manage supplies.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Dorset Carter
Oklahoma Coal Operiy Ory’ssoviation
State Council of Defense
Oklahoma
State Guard
Kansay
J. Allen
An Sa
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Teuts
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America
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