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JUDGE ISSUES INJUNCTION AGAINST GOAL MINERS
Washington, Oct 27. —President. Wilson issued a statement today
declaring the projected coal strike to be unlawful, until such action
is found to be justifiable, and called upon union officials to recall
the strike order. The President, said the laws will he enforced and
means found to protect the nation’s interests in any emergency,
and also stated that he is still ready to appoint a. tribunal to in
vestigate the facts and render a speedy decision. Mr. Wilson said
that the rank and tile of the unions did not vote on the strike call.
Union Leaders Stand Pat on Strike Order
Fairvilb-, HI., Oct. l!7. - Officials of the United Mine Workers of
America today “stood pat” on their strike call for next Saturday.
Acting President Lewis, of the mine workers’ union, who has just
arrived at home in Kairvilte from Washington, stated that the situ
ation was grave.
Raiiway Employes Would Disregard Legislation
Washington, Oct. 27. Timothy Shea gave notice to Congress to
night that, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers,
of which he is the acting president, would not observe the pending
strike legislation if it. is enacted into law.
Secretary Lane Wants New Conference
Washington. Oct,. 2a. Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the Inte
rior Department, sent a. letter to President Wilson today support
ing the recommendation of the “public group” of delegates of ilia
National industrial Cotderence that a. ne.v conference be cans; i
luted immediately in order to carry on the work with as little delay
as possible. Mr. Lane, m his letter, said that the nation was n,la
in need of a new conference of sane men, acting without bitterness,
to form a new Council oi National Defense against civil war, which
some people think they see. He said that the old conference di- .i
at its birth because of questions being brought before it which i>
eould not handle.
Meeting Was Not Called to Withdraw Strike Order
Springfield. Ill , Oct. 28. Acting President Lewis, of the United
Mine Workers’ Union, left for Indianapolis today to attend a meet
ing of the executive board of the organization which was called to
consider the strike situation. Mr. Lewis said the hoard will prob
ably reply to Wilson’s demand, but he emphasized the statement
that the board meeting was not called to withdraw the strike order.
Railroad Employes Vote on Strike Proposition
Chicago. Oct. 28.- One hundred and eighty thousand members
of the railway employes’ brotherhoods throughout tile country are
today voting on the proposition to strike next Thursday to enicrce
their wage demands
Administration Looking After Railroads’ Interests
Denver. Oct. 30. - The Railroad Administration today comman
deered all lignite coal in transit, in preparation for the coming coal
st rike.
Miners to Take Final Action on Wilson’s Appeal
Indianapolis. Oct. 30. - The executives of the United Mine Work
ers of America met in this city today to take final action on Presi
dent Wilson’s appeal to have the nation wide strike of bituminous
coal miners called oft'
Gov. Hart Won’t Stand for “Freezing” Process
Seattle, Oct. 30. — Gov. Hart, of Washington state, last night
formally notified the officials of tlu* United Mine Workers of Amer
ica that the state government would not tolerate any attempt to
freeze the people into submission to the demands made b.v the or
ganized miners.
Cabinet Meets to Consider the Coal Miners’ Strike
Washington, Oct. 30.—The cabinet met in special session at II
o'clock this morning, on the call of Secretary of State Lansing, to
consider the coal miners’ strike
To Put Maximum Prices on Coal
Washington, Oct. 30.—An executive order restoring maximum
prices for coal will probably be issued by President Wilson today.
Railroads Have Coal Enough for 30 Days
Chicago, Oct. 30. All the railroads have 30 days’ supply of coal
on hand, the Railroad Administration announced today.
Colorado’s Governor Mobilizes National Guard
Denver, Oct. 30. Twelve entire companies of the Colorado Na
tional Guard were mobilized today to be in camp before midnight
tonight, and be prepared to move to any part of the state where
outbreaks may occur as a result, of threats relative to the coal
strike. The governor has declared that no violence will be toler
ated He will confer today with the heads of the American Legion
in an effort, to secure the assistance of former service men in case
of serious rioting.
Federal Judge Anderson Issues an Injunction
Indianapolis, Oct. 31. Judge Albert B. Anderson, of the U. S.
District ( ourt, today issued an injunction restraining officials of th*‘
United Mine Workers from striking tonight. The order enjoins
the union officials from starting or encouraging a strike that would
i e i p the nation s transportation systems. The injunction was
requested by the government. The injunction recites the rights
; of the government to enforce the laws to protect the people from
| calamity, and involves labor’s rights during war to retard or de
!stmy the supply food and fuel. Union officials are commanded to
withdraw strikeorders, and they are forbidden to issue any such
orders or to disburse union funds for strike benetits.
Washington, Oct. 31.—By an overwhelming vote the House
| today adopted the Senate resolution pledging support to the na
I tional administration and others in authority in the effort to meet
' the present industrial emergency.
American Federation of Labor Protests Against Injunction
\Vashington. Oct. 31, Officials of the- American Federation of Labor have
protested to Attorney General Palmer against the government obtaining an in
junction against the miners, and said the federation would back the miners in
tlu-'.r tight to have the injunction dissolved. Mr. Palmer said the government
"as only proceeding against one union which was trying to violate the law. He
'■*”I Illt‘ t ight to strike was not involved. It is understood the government
»’ mid not change its policy.
Labor Leaders Express Their Indignation
b dianapolis, Oct. 31 —"The injunction cannot avert the strike," said Acting
President Lewis, of the miners’ union. ‘-Judge Anderson’s order is the most
tt'tig abrogation of tha rights of citizens that, are guaranteed by the con
-titutio" ever issued by any federal court. The injunction only complicates the
problems involved in the controversy.”
Springfield, Oct. 31.—Assuming a defiant attitude, Frank Farrington, presi
dent of the Illinois miners, said that it is heyord the power of any force to stop
i ln s rike. He said the miners could not be reached in time, and that the
strike had developed into more than a miners’ strike. The injunction, he said,
was an attempt to enslave the working men and women of the nation.
Strike Order Rescinded in Parts of Kentucky
Washington, Oct. 31.—It is reported that the coal strike order is rescinded in
Hopkins, Webster and (,'ln-islian counties, in Kentucky, compromising one-half
oi ihe Western Kentucky fields.
Thousands Join the List of the Idle
Sr. f.l lirviile. O., Oct. 31 — I he coal strike is under wav in Pastern Ohio
today. Thirteen hundred miners laid down their tools in various mines through
out, tills section. Union miners in the remaining sections are steadily joinin'*
the list of tlie idle, and before 4 o’clock this afternoon, which labor executives
here designated as zero hour, all the mines will be closed. Union leaders claim
i hat 15,000 men will be out before niirht.
WINTER AIDING “BOLS
Honolulu, Oct. 25.—Nicolai Lenine
lias oeen captured by anti-Bolsheviki (
forces, according to a wireless message
picked up by thoTenyo Maru, a Japan- ;
ese vessel in ihe harbor here. No ;
further details were given.
Helsingfors, Oct. 25.—Finland will j
not officially paiticipate in the action |
against Pelrograd, as the Socialists op
pose it, and the Agragians consider the :
expenses too great.
London, Oct. 25. — Hally ing under the j
command of War Minister Trotzky. the !
Bolsheviki savagely attacked the;
North western Hussian army and par
ried Gen. Vudenitch's drive forPecru-i
grad. The Bolsheviki recaptured sev- I
era! towns, and are siill continuing1
their advance.
Copenhagen, Oct. 25. It is reported !
here that anti-Bolsheviki have cap- j
tuted Trotzky's staff’. Trotzky escaped
by climbing into u iail way car, and
taking an automobile.
London. Oct. 27.—Combined Bolshe- j
viki troops are tuaking small advances i
in the region of Petrograd.
London, Oct. 28. Winter conditions ■
are aiding the Bolsheviki forces to de'
fend Petrograd, and it is b-lieved that
tliey will be able to defend it indetin
itely.
JAPS HAS jED ROUGH
Lonuon, Oct. .>(). — Moscow dispatches
report heavy tight ing between Japan
ese troops and Siberian peasants in the
Amur and Transbaikol districts, aDd
that a Japanese division was almost an
nihilated before it could he reinforced
by the Fifth division.
SITUATION VERY ACUTE
London, Oct. 30. — Another strong tip
peal has been addressed to the United
States by the Italian foreign minister
regarding the Fiume situation. The
British and French governments are
using their good offices to somewhat,
ease a rather critical situation.
Mail Carrier Harry Siockman
reached b iat last evening afoot from
Ophir, carrying on his hack a small
amount of local mail. He did not con
nect with carriers from Ruby.