Rail Curtailed Operations Feared In 24 Hours
Chicago reports coal shortages threaten industries and a broad curtailment of passenger trains within 24 hours. Regional coal committee warns Chicago plants have about two weeks of coal left. widespread rationing and potential plant closures loom as authorities seek cabinet action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilit Regional Coal Committee
Lus
Pennsylvania
Corn Products Company
Argo
Illy
Pekin
Ills
Regional Coal Committee
Walker D. Hines
Harding
Iowa
Washington
Colorado
Victor E. Keyes
State Industrial Commission
New River
West Virginia
Pacific Coast
Mississippi River
Three Life Insurance Firm Members Convicted in Pittsburgh Case
Clarence F. Birdseye Kellogg Birdseye and George F Montgomery all of New York were convicted of conspiracy in the Pittsburgh Life and Trust company failure. Trial testimony said soon after the firm came under their control its assets were converted to cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Clarence F. Birdseye
Kellogg Birdseye
George F. Montgomery
New York
Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company
Coast Guard Cutters Aid Disabled Steamship Roman
The Itasca and Acushnet are converging toward the disabled shipping board steamer Roman near the coast of New York. Captain Byron L. Reed reported the cutters’ radio messages confirming their approach to the position given by the Roman yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coast Guard
Itasca
Acushnet
Woods Hole
Mass
Shipping Board
Roman
Byron L. Reed
Coast Guard Division
New Airplane Speed Record Claimed by Italian Pilot
A dispatch from Rome reports an Italian aviator flew 274 kilometers in one hour at Montecchio airfield, establishing a new speed record. The pilot’s name is not disclosed.
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Paris
Havas
Rome
Montecchio
Delivery pledge and emergency service for timely papers
The Wilmington Dispatch promises regular daily delivery and a special service if the paper is not received by 6 30 pm. Readers are urged to call 176 to obtain a copy by special delivery.
Hazers Are Suspended and Students Strike at Franklin College
In Olsn Cast de Pa Franklinan Marsha college, hazing led to suspensions of several sophomores and a freshman. The student body voted to strike and protests blocked access to classes as the football team considered cancelling the Thanksgiving game with Gettysburg. Court bail set at $200 for seventeen sophomores. Duttenhoffer, assaulted by upperclassmen, suffered hair and eyebrow removal and paddling before being left exhausted roadside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Sncastee
Franklinan Marsha College
Charles Duttenhoffer
Gettysburg
Duttenhoffer
Court may force restore street railway service in Toledo
Toledo Ohio November 21 Judge Killits summons city officials and Toledo Railways and Light to show why Ohio Public Utilities Commission was not notified of two week old discontinuance. If commission jurisdiction is confirmed, service may restart immediately. Traction case entered after Miller Public Utility abandonment law discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
M. Killite
Miller Public Util
Ohio Legisigure
Fudge Killits
Toledo Railways and Light Company
Public Utilities Commission
District Court
Killits
Operators Present An Ultimatum to Miners
Bituminous coal mine operators served an ultimatum to miners today, stating the offer of 15 cents per ton and a 20 percent daily wage increase was the maximum. The miners met in conference to consider the offer as Acting President John L. Lewis and Secretary of Labor Wilson led talks and planned a resumed session this afternoon for the miners to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers Organization
Wilson
Coal Famine May Succeed Where Strike Failed
Mills in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys face possible closures due to coal shortages as D. T. Murray orders cutting off supplies to all factories. The move follows ongoing strike actions and could halt production across the second largest steel region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown. O
Mahoning
Shenango
D. T. Murray
Viviani Predicts Clemenceau Becomes President
Rene Viviani, former premier, told Oeuvre that Clemenceau will stay in office until January and then assume the presidency of the republic, in a wartime political outlook reported from Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RARIS
Havas
Oeuvre
Rene Viviani
Clemenceau
Marshal Foëch Nominated Senator for Finisterre
Paris reports Marshal Foëch offered the nomination for senator in Finisterre and accepted on the condition that all parties unite to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Marshal Foech
Department of Finisterre
Presse de Paris
Plan to seize mines gains uncertain traction in Indiana
Gov James P Goodrich of Indiana weighed Gov Hardin of Iowa proposal for united action by bituminous coal states to seize and operate mines amid miner disputes. He doubted its practicality, saying seizures would likely require court action. Indiana has only a few small wagon mines still operating and non-union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Hardin
Iowa
Washington
Goodrich
Indiana
Shortage of Cars Delays Hazard Field Coal Exports
In Columbus Ohio November 21 reports of coal car shortages from the Hazard field in Kentucky were sent to Walker D. Hines and Fuel Administrator Garfield by B F Nigh secretary of the Michigan Ohio Indiana Coal association. Nigh said mines could load 600 cars but Louisville and Nashville railway could supply only 159 due to congested terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Hazara
Kentucky
Columbus
Cleveland
Walker D. Himes
Garfield
B. F. Nigh
Michigan, Ohio, Indiana Coal Association
Nigh
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Restraining Order Sought Over alleged union discrimination
Denver court undecided on whether to issue a restraining order against Agee for alleged discrimination against union workers. The matter hinges on district court actions and midnight deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
District Court
Agee
Miners' Strike Spreads in New River Fields
United Mine Workers reports from New River coal fields indicate a serious situation as miners in district No 17 quit work over the past two days and the strike may spread further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saleston
United Mine: Workers of America
New River
Notorious Bill Carlisle Still Causing Concern
William L. Carlisle continued to worry Union Pacific officials after a recent Los Angeles limited robbery. Passengers were relieved of 250 dollars and Carlisle disappeared. Guards remain on trains and a ready armed pursuit train could depart within ten minutes. Carlisle seeks spectacle over money and is believed likely to strike again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
William L
Bill) Carlisle
Union I Pacific Railroad
Carlisle
Los Angeles Limited
Soldiers disliked vaudeville religion in camps
A special YMCA commission told the fortieth international convention that soldiers in camps at home and abroad did not respect vaudeville religion, which was sandwiched between moving pictures and other entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detromt
Mich
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Negro brothers receive stay on death sentence in deputy sheriff murder
Raleigh reports Ralph and Sinclair Connor, Black brothers sentenced to death for the Iredell county deputy sheriff murder, were granted respites pending state supreme court appeals. The stay postpones the execution that had been set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Supreme Court
Ralph and
Sinclair Connor
Negro Brothers
Iredell County
Negro Editors Protest in Open Letter to Attorney General
Baltimore editors of four negro newspapers issue an open letter to Attorney General Palmer denying that Bolshevism or I W W propaganda has gained traction among African Americans as claimed in a recent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Palmer
Supreme council fixes December 1 for peace treaty ratification
The supreme council agreed December 1 as the date for formal ratification of the German peace treaty. Informal talks discussed a protocol to guarantee armistice terms, with Germany’s signature yet uncertain. Henry White represented the United States as the Senate’s status looms, while plans ensure treaty enforcement regardless of U S ratification. Jules Cambon presided in Pichon’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry White
Supreme Council
United States
Polk
London
Senate
Council
Jules Cambon
Pichon
Moscow Surrounded by Insurgents Report
A Copenhagen dispatch quoted by the Exchange Telegraph says Moscow is surrounded by insurgents and Bolsheviks view the rebellion as of capital importance. Tomburg in the Urals was reportedly sacked by an army of 65 000. Simon Petliura’s position against General Denikin in southern Russia is seen as critical and he may lay down arms soon.
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Missys
Pictore
Delaguacs
Fustrais
Mr. Lytle
Shrap- Mir
Shreve
Reecee
Moscow
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tomburg
Urals
Simon Petlura
Denekine
Russia
Tay
Nikolaiev
Eherson
American Officer Drowned in Rio Bay Incident
Lieutenant Commander Lathro attached to the United States naval mission in Brazil died after collapsing from heart failure while barging in Rio de Janeiro bay this afternoon and was drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Lathr
United States
Nnal
Brazil
Rio Bay
National Banks Called to Report Week’s Condition
Washington November 21 Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Monday. The action seeks a current snapshot of bank assets liabilities and liquidity across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson to Take Up Whole Question of Versailles Treaty
President Wilson will address the treaty in a White House message as Senate action remains unresolved. The president plans to move forward with peace ratification timing while reservationists on the Republican side are to join talks after his address. Four other major powers Britain France Italy and Japan have already ratified the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Oeas
White House
Senate
Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Britain vows to push League despite U S ratification setback
London reports Andrew Bonar-Law states that allied powers will proceed with the treaty. He says Great Britain will lead efforts for a functional League of Nations and to not assume the United States absence ends all help. He notes no slackening in determination to advance the instrument of human progress.
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London
United States
Paris
Wilson
Andrew Bonar-Law
House of Commons
American Senate
Donald MacLean
Bonar-Law
Great Britain
League of Nations
U S Officials Granted Temporary Injunction In War Time Prohibition
Federal Judge Pollack issued a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of the Volstead Act by the district attorney and the internal revenue collector. The matter pauses while further litigation proceeds, delaying wartime prohibition enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
ST. Louis
Pollack
Internal Revenue Collector
Mexican court martial to seek death penalty for Villa chief
General Felip Angeles, alias the Villa chieftain and artillery expert, captured near Valle Oliva, faces trial in Chihuahua City. Officials expect rebellion charges and a death penalty request, warning rebels as the case stirs border tensions and Villa sympathizers fear a reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Felip Angeles
Francisco Villa
Gabino Olivo
Valle Oliva
Chihuahua City
Mex
General Angeles
Carranza
Paso
Villa
Sugar shortage will soon pass asserts Waters in Washington
George B. Waters reports that the sugar shortage may end next year as supply reaches 4.8 million short tons with Cuban, Hawaiian, Porto Rican, and domestic crops. Government control saved $2.50 per person in 1919 and could curb price spikes if Congress acts now to empower the sugar equalization board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Waters
Washington
United States
Cuban
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Europe
F. M. Surface
The
Food Administration
Italy
Congress
Sugar Equalization Board
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Helland
Germany
America
Three Sing Sing Prison Buildings Burned in Blazing Fire
OSSINING, N. Y. November 21. Three structures in the Sing Sing prison yard a storehouse foundry and blacksmith shop were burned this morning in a fire believed incendiary. Loss pegged above 200000. Inmates helped fight the flames with no disorder noted as most prisoners were in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
England Guarantees To Aid France in Case of Attack
Paris reports the British foreign minister and Sir Eyre Crowe ratified a treaty pledging British aid to France if Germany attacks without provocation. The exchange followed talks at the French foreign ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Paris
Navy
Stephen Picton
Eyre Crowe
Great Britain
Germany
Mexican General Prepares Offensive East of Ojinaga
East of Ojinaga Chihuahua along the international boundary General Angeles gathers forces for a new offensive within the next month. General Angeles is a Chapultepec graduate, the military West Point of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
General Angeles
Chapultepec
Mexico
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Waters
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