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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
REPRESENTATIVES COAL MINERS AND
 OPERATORS ID BE
 ASKED ID CONFER
Work of Drafting Order Calling BituminOus Miners
 to Go on Strike Novem-
 Der 1 Proceedings at Union Headquarters
By Associated Ere.

Washington, October h. Steps to avert the threatened nationwide strike of bitumin-
 ous coal mine workers are to
 be taken by the federal govern
 ment. After President Wilson's
 cabinet had discussed the situa-
 tion at length today, Secretary
 Wilson of the department of labor, announcedthat he would invite John L. Lewis, president
 of America, and John l.. Brew
 ster, representing the opera tors, to confer with him here,
 probably Thursday.
 While efforts of the miners and oper- ators to reach an agreement on the de-
 mands of the workers, which include increased pay and shorter hours, have failed, Secretary Wilson is hopeful tha, | some amicable adjustment of the con troversy can be made
 It is understood that he will impress upon both. MT. Lewis and MT. Brewster.
 the importance of uninterrupted oper- ation or the mines on the life of the nation.
 The probable effect of such a strike on the railroads is understood to be uppermost in the minds of government officials
 WOULD PARALYZE INDUSTRY A shutdown of the mines would re- suit in a paralysis of the transporZ l tation system within short time l with consequent suffering over the 1 country because of the shutdng off of popui9us centcrs from food sup 1 plies. Industry aiso would he l brought to a stsndstill with public | utilities stopped and shipping tied up.
 ! President Lewis of the miners union who has been in this city comforting with other union officials, went to In dianapols today to prepare the call for ! the strike on November IA. Officials hope the issuing of the call will be de- 1 ferred until the conference here. Should the conference be barren of results further action by the govern ment is expected, but no one in author ity would venture to suggest what form that action would take. While the cabinet today decided to leave the set 1, clement of the strike with the depart ment of labor, it was regarded as more than likely that if the conference failed the entire cabinet would consider the next course.
 Besides the threatened strike of coal miners, the cabinet discussed the gen 1 eral industrial situation today and Il was announced that Secretary Baker would make statement on this sub Idect tomorrow before the Federation Of l Women's clubs at Cleveland, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
P0indexter Declares There Is Real Danger of Gov ernment's Fall Unless There Is Change in ''Supine Action" Toward Radical Elements
By Associated Prea

Washington, OctNher 14.- Warning that thf SN real danger that the ernment will fall' if it ce . Sues its at titude of "sup osaction, to- ward the radil .ements over the country siven today in the Senate Snator Poindex- ter, republ- $, Washington.
 Referring to propaganda circulated at Gary, Ind. urging steel workers to re- volt and establish dictatorship, Sena- tor Poindexter said~ there was ample proof of the revolutionary movement, not only at Gary, but throughout the country"
 The Washington Senator offered res olution asking why the department of justice had not proceeded against the circulators of revolutionary propaganda. Senator Thomas, democrat, Colorado, questioned the need for the resolution. He said the steel strikers in his state had no grievance; that they were fight ing for nationalization of the steel in dustry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
USE POISON GAS

Copenhagen. October 14.-"The Germans are attacking Riga with poison gas and also bombarding the town witt trench mortarx." says . Lettish foreign office com nunicatiOn issued Monday.
 "Great damage has been done t0 quays and the harbor,", the com municatiOn adds. ssand there have been many civilian casuaItfes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
General von Der Goltz Has
 Resigned From German Army as a Result of Lat
 est Entente Note, De-
 clares Berlin Newspaper
By Associated Press

London, October 15.-Six German merchant ships have been captured during the past two days by the British torpedo boat destroyer Westcott, which took them to Reval, says the Daily Mails Reval correspond ent.
 "Aecording to . report from Riga the corresp) )ndent adds. ~Cclonei Ava loff-Bermondt asked the allies if ne would obtain terms from the Let's, bu1 the Germans imprudentIy fired on the allied fleet in Riga bay. It is reported that the destroyer Vance returned the fire and it is also reported but not con- ffrmed that the fleet landed . force.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
vON DER kGOLTZ RESIGNS

By Associated Press
 Berlin. October l4.-General Won Der Goltx has resigned from the German army as result of the latest entente note, says the TaEes Zeitung.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
REJECT ARMISTICE OFFER

By Assocl1ted FfeSS COpenhagen, October 14.-The Lettish press bureau in . dispatch says the l.ettish command absolutely rejected the offer of Colonel Avaloff- BermOndt fer an armistice.
 It adds that the prisoners taken from
 tCcneinued on PaEel seven.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15
FIXING OF BLAME
 OF COTTON DAMAGE ! IS MAIN TOPIC AT ! WORLDC0NFE FERENCE
The Annual Damage Would Build Sufficient Ware houses for Protection of Crop in South, States
 Houston Man
By Associated prs.

New Orleans, October l4.-- General fixing of the blame for damage to cotton and the ne- cessity of better warehousing for the product from the farmer to the consumer were topics brought out emphatically on second day of the world cotton conference here with a spirited debate at times developing be- tween the growers and the buyers.
 E. A. Calvin of Houston. Tex. said that the country damage" annually would build sufficient warehouses for protection of the crop in the south
 Governor Blckett of North Carolina said everybody was to blame for the damage and denounced the leaving of cotton in the rain as "a deliberate economic crime"
 RAILROADS SCORED
 w. G. Turner of Little Rock scored the railroads for damage to cotton in transit.
 Following the charge from growers that the buyers resorted to short weigh ing a counter charge was hurled on the floor of growers deliberately leaving baled cotton in the rain to aosoro moist ure and gain weight.
 |f Col W. E. Thompson of New Orleans defended the growers and declared it would be impossible to increase acreage unless a fair price was guaranteed. Spinners, factors and ginners were also blamed for damage. and the English delegation asserted that the United states bales are bunders in wrapping and compressing and cause heavy loss in shipping.
 Financing of American sales to Europe through control of the distribution of raw materials and supplies was advo- cated in an address delivered at the night session of the conference by John Bolinger. vice president of the National i Shawmut bank of Boston. Under Mfr. Bolingers plan raw materials would be shipped to Europe on a five years credit basis. Bills would be payank in United States money
 HEFLIN IS SPEAKER Thomas Heflin, United States repre- sentative from Alabama, declared the time would soon come when the grower and spinner would get together in mu- tual friendship, exchange problems and help each other solve them. ."rhe farmers now. for the first time. said Congressman Heflin,s "are being or ganized, and they will insist that they be paid what they are entitled to-a fair price for cotton. a period which will re- pay them for their labor and investment and give them d reasonable profit. v The Alabama congressman spoke in place of Senator smith of South Caro- lima. who because of Illness. was unable to attend the conference. f8Ff b. 5. Murphy of the United states de- partment of agriculture explained the uniform classification of cotton. Ran daIl x. Durfee of Fall River, Mass. de-
 tCoptinued on Page sevep.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-15

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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The regular City Council meeting
was held Saturday evening, August
10th. The following business was
transacted:
Water Transfers acre Battle
Creek ditch from G. +. Westphal to
FL e. Johnson.w
"a acre, C. f. Westphal to self.
Mr.. Nelson moved that the petition
of Sam Green, with reference to city
paying for pipe used across side walk
near his residence, was placed with
chairman of street committee to as
certain cost of pipe and pay same.
Motion carried.
Mr.. NJ S. christensen petitioned
council that something be done to
prevent recourance of flood, near
Battle Creek canyon ON road known
as Battle Creek road.
After discussing the matter a mo-
ton providing an appropriation Of
$1,000 to be extended on road was
made and carried.
Mr.. Olpin stated thet Mr.. Banks
had presented PROPOSITION with ref
erence- to building fence between his
and city property. A motion carried,
placing matter with the chairman of
city property committee for DISPOSE
ton.
Mr.. Niels Fugal reported the meet
ing held in American Fork with re
ference to constructing weir in Amer
lean Fork canyon. He stated that
Il was the unanimous approval of the
council OF American Fork and Pleas
ant Grove and the Lehi Irrigation Co.
and that the mayor of American Fork
be instruced to authorize the engin-
GERS to advertise for bids for construc
ton of work 1t was also reported
that Mr.. Fugal had boen appointed
committeeman to represent Pleasant
Grove in above mattmn.
After discussing matters regarding
the water works system, Mr.. Mel
son moved that Mayor Lund, Mr. Oh
pin and Mr.. Bezzant be appointed as
q, committee to walt upon supt. oil
waierworks to ascertain work neces
|sary. lsN >NS,NN y ~ s,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23

600 bushels, almost four times as
great as production Of last year when
the yield was 10000 bushels.
From the Brigham city district in
Utah the shipments Will be about $50
cars, while from the Pleasant Grove
and Provo Bench region shipments
are expected to be abOrt i50 cars, con-
G!sting principally Of Elbertas. The
state as a whole will ship about 1900
cars, AS compared with 1000 cars in
1918, The heavy liberia movement
probably will take place in the first
ten days OF September.
Though Utah is not classed as a
pear state, from 80 to 40 cars will
be shipped out OF the Provo district
this year. The total pear crop OF
the country 10 estimated at S,35l ,00o
bushels, against 7,5S9,O0O bushels
last year.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
HEAVY PEACH CROP
IS FORECASTED

The special commercial peach re
port issued by the bureau of crop
estimates shows that the August fore
east for the nation Is n production of
29.7Si,O00 bushels as against 2O,597 900
bushels produced In 1918. Figures in
Kansas crops are increased by earlier
Stimates due to excellent growing con-
ditions in July, A heavy crop of Al
berta peaches Is forecast in Colorado
and in tho northwest generally.
Estimate of utah's crop Is given at
S0S,O0O bushels. against 10000 bush
els last year. The condition Of the
crop August ], was II, as compared
with 20 at the same date last year.
The crop in ldah) is placed at 1885,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
SURPLUS FOOD
STUFF TO Be SOLD
THRU POST0FF|CE

In accordance with resolution
recently passed by Congress, provid-
ing for the distribution of certain
surplus foodstuffs now on hand at
several military. Subsistence depots by
utilizing the parcel post, the post
master general desires that all en-
ployees of the postal service cooper
ate with the authorities of the war
, department in carrying out plans to
place the material in the hands of
consumers.
In order to secure the best results
and to be certain that the foodstuffs
get into the hands If bona-fide con-
sumers. II is necessary to utilize post
Offices as distributing agencies and to
leave to tho individual postmaster
some measure of dissertation as to
the actual consumers to whom sales
should be made and in what quaint
ties.
The prices quoted in the list are
the unit costs to the consumers, to
which must be added postage at the
parcel post rate on the total gross
weight of the order from the zone sur
plus property officer at the particular
Office to which his state is assigned.
The exact cost Of each item to the
consumer can be determined by the
postmaster adding TO the price per
can" etc the prop'r amount for par
eel post charges For instance, rn Of
| ficer located in the first or second
zone from the supply depot can show
that on the first itcm, bacon, packed
six " pound cans to the case. the
price per can to the consumer would
be 81. 49, the parcel post rate on 1902
pounds (the total weight of the easel
being 8 cents for the first pound and
cent for each additional pound,
amounting to a total Of $1.06. As
there are six cans to the case tho
proportionate amounted to be added
to the cost Of each can would be IS
| cents.
| All orders from consumers must
be accompanied with the cash, which
must include the total cost Of the or
der and parcel post charges. Con-
sumers must order In writing and
itemize the foodstuffS desired so that
the postmasters may readily deter
mine the exact charge to be made.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
FORMER PL. GROVE
CITIZEN DIES SUD-
DENLY IN CANADA

Raymond, Alta. Canada, Aug. 16
james Rodeback died suddenly Aug.
at his home. His death was due to
heart failure. He had just come from
town and asked his wife to prepare
him lunch, as he was going to Ster-
ling on business. lie stepped out to
cut some wood for the fire, and being
longer than his wife thought he should
be, she called to him and then walked
out and found him dead by the wood
pile
Mr.. Rodeback was highly respect
ed man, with a wide circle of friends.
He lived a good life, and was useful
having held many responsible posi-
tons, in the Church and otherwise
He was born in 1853 at Pleasant Grove
Utah. At the age of II he married
Miss Lorana II. Weeks. He was the
son of James and Thoebe b. Rode
back. Some years Of his life were
spent in Richfield, Utah, where he
was tlO iOWh NohotuDlc lOI
years. From there with his family he
came to Raymond in 1900, and be-
came prosperous farmer. He held
positions of trust here.
Besides his wife ne has nine liv-
ing children: James A. Rodeback OF
Raymond; Joseph H. Rodeback, Coal
dale, Alta; Minna Heppler, Cardston
Il. Ray Rodeback, Calgary; Don G.
Rodeback, Coaldale, Alta. Edith Stew
back, Raymond; Like Burton, Card
ston; Roxie Robbins, Raymond. There
are rs grandchildren. So
Funeral services were held Aug. s.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
CANNING CO. WILL
GIVE RECEPTION

The Pleasant Grove Canning Com
pany will give rousing reception at
the Pleasant Grove cannery No. 2, at
Orem, Saturday evening, Aug 23rd. A
general invitation Is extended to ev-
eryone. J. r. Halliday has been APP
pointed to act as master of ceremonies
The evening will consist of few
speeches, instrumental music, dane
ing and refreshments. also other
amusements ere planned. In fact
everything that will make most
splendid and entertaining evening.
. Special Orem cars have been arrang-
ed for, so that transportation will be
furnished for all.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
CONCE|TED CRITICISM

The mushroom Observer last
week took Juvenile Judge n.
Gunnar Rasmussen TO task for
performing his sworn duty as an
officer Of the Juvenile Court.
We don't suppose many people
saw the paper or read the article,
hut no doubt Mr.. Rasmussen's nt-
tentiOn has been called 10 II. and
we would not be surprised II tie
cOnceited fellow were hailed be-
fore the court for contempt.
A self-appointed critic, non
taxpayer, and a stranger IN the
community, who Is 80 devoid OF
good common sense, as 10 publicly
defame n person ut the head OF
our juvenile court, who Is per-
forming his duties within the law,
should, and no doubt will be
shown where 10 "hend in"
But Judge Rasmussen can rest
assured that the people In general
will uphold juvenile officers In the
performance OF Their duties and In
the protection Of our children. and
the said attack ccmlng from
such Il source Is absolutely NIL,
and further we believe that we
know tie fellow well enough TO
predict that IN the next issue,
Crowded such Is prmted) there
will be excuses and corrections
and chances are, apolOgies-he's
"built' that way.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
Cars COLLECTIVE injured

Five persons were injured Satur-
day afternoon whom two cars collid-
ed on the State road between Pleas
ant Grove and American Fork in front
of the residence ( Mark Maxim.
The accident occurred when a north
bound car, a Ford Sedan, driven by
Miss Edna Holdaway of Provo, accom-
panied by Mrs. Jessie Clayson, turned
TO the left side of the road to pass
a wagon going in the same direction
Just then a large car. driven by Alon-
20 Nay. accompanied by his mother
Mrs. Melissa Nay. and Mrs. Ed. Jen-
kins of Salt Lake, came along and
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
Scandinavians Will
Hold Ogden Reunion

The annual reunion Of all Scandina-
vians of the Mormon church will be
held September 2l at the Ogden taber-
nacle. There will be representatives
from all parts of the intemountain
states, the occasion being the sixty
ninth anniversary of the introduction
of Mormonism to the Scandinavian
countries. According to Andrew Jen-
sen, assistant church historian, these
meetings have been held annually sim
ce September, 1890.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
Kirk Loader Injured
While Unloading Car

AZ Provo Saturday afternoon, Kirk
Leader. formerly Of Pleasant Grove.
was taken to the Provo General hos
ptal for treatment for injuries sus-
tanned while unloading car of gra-
vel at Soldier Summit. A lever from
one Of the cars struck him on the
head with such force that he was rem
dered unconscious.
Sunday afternoon he had not regain
cd consciousness, and was transferred
from the Provo General hospital To
Salt Lake, where his relatives live. 20
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
Barn Burns Down

Sunday afternoon about 4 O'Clock
Carl Carlson's barn burned TO the
ground. The fire was started by chill
drcn playing with matches around
the barn.
The total loss WAS about two hun
dred dollars, including hay amounting
TO the value of seventy dollars.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE

Tuesday forenoon while one freight
train was loading merchandise at our
local Orem station another south
bound freight came along, resulting
in a collision, No one was injured
and not a great deal of damage was
done.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
AFINED TWENTY DOLLARS

, A young man was arrested by
Marshal Pierce this week for being
intoxicated. He was taken before
City Justice Harper end fined TWEEN
ty dollars Also the Impression was
made strongly that If such an occur
ance was made aSain, the sentence
would be more severe on him for
breaking the law.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
N. !. A. MEETING
SUNDAY EVENING

Another of the splendid NJ. I. A.
conjoint meetings Will be held Sunday
evening. The program is outlined
rs follows:
g-Congregaticn.
Prayer
Singing-Congregntion.
Reading-Dr. c. W. Ellsworth
Violin Solo-Alfred Swenson
Speaker-Joseph Olpin
Duet-Eleroy West and n. Gunnar
Rasmussen.
Benediotion.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
Pleasant Grove Department
there was a collision {.

there was a collision.
Mrs. Nay was seriously cut, and the
son received a dislocated wrist. Mrs.
Jenkins received few slight injuries.
Mrs. Nay and son are residents of
Conterfield.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
BABY BURIED HERE

Dwayne, the two-day old. baby of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heron Of Provo
was buried here Friday afternoon.
The baby died Thursday in Provo,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
MRS. FJGAL RESIGNS

Monday evening Mrs. J =. Fuml
was the h0nored guest at a lawn par
~ given at the Fugal home In this
city by the Mutual Improvement As.
ISOLATION Stake Board members. Mrs.
Fupal, who has acted rs first counsc-
lor has resigned, and Miss Ellie War
nick Of this city md Miss Margaret
Blackhurst Of American Fork have
been chosen as acting counsclors 10
Mrs Stopkcy. president.
Music. games and luncheon were
enjoyed by the following: Or. aud
Mrs. Stookcy, Mr. aud Mrs, Iunius
Banks, Mr.. and Mrs r. ". Ron and
ron Marion. Miss Matte Davis OF lohi;
Mr., and Mrs. =. NJ Nelson, Mr.
and Mrs George Dubois, Miss Margur-
garet Blackhurst Of American Fork:
Mr.. and Mrs. II Z Johnson, Mrs.
Martha Fago-Johnson, Mr. e T Wal
ker, Mr.. and Mrs W,liord Warwick,
Miss Amy walker and Miss Emo War
nick.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
M o N U M e N T S

A large yarloty from which to make
. choice, Cali and see us, Beeslcy
Marble and Granite Works, by Orem
Depot, Provo, Utah, S-tt
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23
ANDERSON REUNION

An Anderson reunion was held Nj
Grove creek canyon Tuesday after
noon and evening,
The party consisted Of Mr., and Mrs
Alma Christensen and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Anderson and fam
lily, ME-. and Mrs. Oscar Rheims and
family, Mr.. and Mrs, Lawrence Walk
.cr and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Newman and family. Mr., ana Mrs
Loren Wc3t and family, Mr., and Mrs
Clarence Hilton and family Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Hilton and family, Ruby
Radmall and Verda Hilton.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23

The Hawthorne Swarm were enter
tanned by Ethel Shocll at her home
Monday evening.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23

Little Ruth BeZ2ant entertained AT
a birthday party Tuesday afternoon
The following small friends We're the
guests: Emma and Don Wright, Orval
and Verland Halsey, Earl Christensen
Marie and Nina Williamson, Gennieve
Fugal and DeVona BeZZant.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. Jens Fueal had as
their Sunday guests, Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph Gall! of Midway Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Street Of Center, Mr., and Mrs,
Bert Clun of Heber, Mr., and Mrs
John Christensen, Miss Iona Christen-
sen, Miss Zoln Vance, MeGsrs ID Or
10 Allen and Erval Christensen, all
of Sharon.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1919-08-23

COMING SATURDAY, ucNt week -
Beatriz Mlchelona, in JUST SQl'AW'
-Nou must see th;a Royal Theatre,
BEHT, UTAH.