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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Coal Miners to Remain Idle Despite Orders
From Head Officials That Strike Shall
be Called Off,
WILL ACT AS INDIVIDUALS IN THIS
Locals Holding Meetings to Determine Whether
to Obey Mitchell or Keep Away From
the Mines.

Harrison. 1T is only temporarily
halted AS soon as we find out that
tie war is over, we are going to see
to it, that. SO far as the mine work
ers are concerned, the fight Is going
on until they are given the fullest de-
gree of Justice and liberty that they
are entitled to as free American citi-
zens."
4
Won't Resume Work.
LOGAN, Ohio, Nov. live ac-
cept the order as an organization,
but as individuals. miners in my dis
trict declare they won't resume
work"
This statement was made here to-
day by Conrad Vein, secretary-treas-
Iurer OF the United Mine Workers OF
America, sub-district number one.
district number six This district
comprises the whole Hooking valley
coal fields.
There are 10000 miners idle in
sub-district number one, union lead
ers declared.
Wein said union miners in this
district are a unit against returning
to the mines.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Beraer to Try Again.

IUnited Press Leased Wire SerVlce.J
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Victor
l.. Berger, Milwaukee socialist, ex-
cluded from the house yesterday on
the grounds that his actions during
the war were treasonaoIe, will re-
turn to Milwaukee and make cam
paign for reelection.
Representative Dallinger. Massa-
chusetts, chairman or the special
house committee that investigated
his case, asserts the house will never
seat him, no matter how many times
he is elected, because his speech
yesterday showed his vrews are not
changed.
Republican and democratic con-
gressional committees are consider
ing running only one candidate
against Berger, in order that the
votes of both parties may be thrown
against him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
OFFER TO MEDIATE
DIFFICULTIES OF MINERS

Wilson has been ready all along
to start mediation as soon as the
miners returned to work.
Just as thG'president's attitude was
being made clear, the CABINET was
going into session. 1t was expected
that the mediation invitation would
be formulated at this meeting, TO-
gether with the means OF mediation.
There are several courses under
consideration, several instrumental.
ties that may be employed declared
a high official who is ciose to the
president.
Secretary of Labor Wilson, who
was understood to have opposed the
indianapolis injunction, indicated as
he entered the meeting that the
bureau of mediation and corciliation
of his department might function in
arranging settlement
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
J. L. OSullivan, United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT.

III u. ~
staff Correspondent
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. IL
call for the strike of bituminous
i miners Of the nation will be with
wn.
Eve will comply with Tire mandate
the court. We do this under pro-
/. We are Americans. We cannot
hit our government.
This was the statement issued by
hing President John L. Lewis at
& a. m. today. following an eighteen
ur conference with other union
ders at the Lincoln hotel here.
|The order withdrawing the strike
will be presented to Judge A. B..
derson in federal court before noon
iay
En voice shaken with emotion.
wis pronounced the words that will
1cialiv end the strike OF 100000 coal
ners started on Nov. /.
Lewis plainly showed the strain un-
r which he had been laboring for
past ten days. His face was lined
"a tired, his voice husky and his
|ir disheveled
when the members of the executivo
uncil, the scale committee and the
etrict presidents of the United Mine
2orkers of America emerged from
e meeting room they showed the
fects of a hard fight.
They were sullen and tired. They
ent to their rooms Immediately and
refused to add to Lewis state
ent.
The utmost secrecy was maintained
the conferees during the night and
w The doors leading to the con-
hence room were carefully guarded.
be decision to call ffthe strike was
It reached until after strenuous op-
sition had been made by a group
miners who wished to defy the
urt order.
Through the closed doors of the
Getting hall could be heard the
mds of heated debate. AT times the
pces were loud and angry.
However, the sentiment of Ameri-
Pnism prevailed.
Attorneys for the union were called
. TO the conference room several
fnes during the eighteen hour de-
ete, They advised compliance with
e Judges ruling, it is known and
is advice had a strong influence on
Pe final decision.
No vote was taken at the conclusion
the debate. 1t was understood.
I Of the 106 men in the conference
POM who wished to state their views
|ere given an opportunity to do so.
Lewis merely listened" one official
Did.
The deciding power was in Lewis
fnds. After he heard the express
|ons of the other union officials, he
pled that the sentiment was undoubt-
Ply in favor Of compliance with the
Purt order.
We were placed in the situation of
flng called yellow by the miners II
|e rescind the strike orden" SAID
fe district president.
If we defied the court, we would
anarchists. We are Americans
Fst and we placed our country before
pr union"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
To Remove Guard.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Nov.
1.-THE national guard will be
withdrawn from the mine fields as
soon as a sufficient number of miners
return to work." Governor Robertson
announced today following receipt of
the news that the strike order mad
been recalled.
The miners have not yet received
word of the action at the Indianapo-
lis meeting. A report from krebs, in
the heart of the McAlester fields, in.
dicated that as soon as the order
was officially received meeting of
miners would be called to determine
the course to be followed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
DAY
is CELEBRATED
Sound of War in Lafayette Park at
Eleven O'Clock, Followed by
Singing of National
Airs.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Eeven
o'clock was the zero hour in Wash
ington's observance of Armistice day.
At that time--marking the moment
when hostilities ceased one year ago
opened ire in La
Fayette park Stimulating the sound of
war and when this din ceased. formal
exercises began.
In Lafayette park, memorial trees
were planted. the roll states called
and patriotic songs sung. Through
out the city at the same time, groups
of trained singers started the choruses
of national airs and many citizens
joined them.
Face Toward East.
CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-At eleven
O'Clock, the zero hour in the celebra-
ton of Armistice day, Chicago trar-
fic came to full stop at the signal
of the traffic policemen and every one
turned to the east for the minute OF
silent tribute to those who went
west" in the great war.
The celebration opened when the
Sixth division, regulars, in Grant park,
began firing with battery OF 75s.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
First Anniversary of Peace is
Celebrated by Procession
Through Minneapolis
Streets.
PERMANENT QUARTERS
indianapolis and Washington Lose
Out But Will Carry Fight to
Floor Of Conven-
tion.
by L. r. Blanchard, United Press
Staff Correspondent

SLdH COTTSSpOuucul.J
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. IL
The American Legion, one year ago
ON the march to Berlin, marched in
Minneapolis today. 'Civies' had re-
placed uniforms, pavement the mud,
banners their arms, and cheers the
bursting shells.
headquarters of the American Legion
ment home chose the city over In
dianapolis and Washington, but the
fight will be CARED to the floor.
1t was day of rest for most of
the legionairres who completed their
organization yesterday. The legion
intends taking definite action on a
number of important matters. 1t left
these matters today to committees
The program called for presentation
of committee reports Wednesday but
there we're possibilities some might
be called in at the brief session today.
There are twenty committees
charged with formulating reports on
the conventions attitude toward capi-
tai and labor, radicalism, bolshevism.
military training. care of disabled Eol-
diers, homesteads, immigration, and
numerous other things. These will
require debate.
With typical military method the
ex-soldiers systematized the work to
be accomplished, anotted minutes to
each task and prepared to follow the
program to the minute.
At eleven o'clock there was to be
a silent moment of thanksgiving for
the truce that came at that hour
year ago and remembrance for COM
rades who could not return from
France. At 1:30 the parade was to
start. The city was swathed in bunt-
ing and flags for the event.
Meet In Cleveland Next Year.
TBy l.. R. Blanchard, United Press
Staff Correspondent
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Nov. IL
The American Legion today chose
Cleveland, Ohio, as it's meeting place
for 1920.
The choice lay between San Fran
cisco and Cleveland.
Roll call on the question was inter-
rupted at eleven o'clock for brief OBJ
servance of the hour when hcstilities
ceased in Europe.
indianapolis Selected.
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 11.-Indian.
apolis was made the permanent head.
quarters of the American Legion
after close race with Washington,
which kept the delegates voting for
more than an hour.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

tUnfted Press Leased Wire Service.]
DES MONIES, la, Nov. 11.-Mi-
ners' officials hero today expressed
doubt that Iowa miners would obey
the strike cancellation order.
Joe Morris, acting president Of the
state organization, stated he had re-
ceived kilograms from many locals
in the district indicating the men
will remain on strike regardless Of
today's decision Of their leaders at
Indianapolis. Locals throughout the
state arc holding meetings today to
consider whether they should remain
on strike or return to work, Morric
said.
viii Bring New Strike Order.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 1.-THE
formal declaration of peace will bring
with it new strike order to the coal
miners OF America in the opinion Of
William L. Harrison, president of the
Alabama Federation Of Labor, who
today characterized the injunction OF
the federal court as the "rankest,
most fragrant outrage ever perpetrat-
ed against free people"
'The fight has only begun" said
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
VETS LEADING
BY 535 VOTES
Drys Of Ohio File Petitions for Re.
count and pc Errors Can be :.
Found to Swing n
Their Favor.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. H. -Cera-
plete official returns from all counties
of the state today showed the wets
defeated Ohio's ratification of the
national prohibition amendment. by
535 votes Another official canvass
of the returns will be made in the
secretary of states office.
Drys were hopeful that errors in
their favor may be uncovered. They
have already filed petitions for re.
count
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
resident Wilson Expected to
Wire Offer to Operators
and Workers.

|vniled Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DISTINCTION, Nov. 11.-Presi-
(as wilson probably will wire mine
Issslators and United Mine Workers
|1elais today offering the services
Me government in mediation OF
h. h., uilhculties which led to the strike
Il, T., called off by order of the fed.
nIs In's word of the presidents atti-
Hm bHon was given out at the white
F0use this morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Wartime Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-The fate
of wartime prohibition will be argued
in the supreme court November 90,
Chief Justice White announced today.
Breaking all speed records for court
procedure the court today stated that
the motion of the government and
the liquor interests to advance the ap-
peal from the decision of the federal
court at Louisville, declaring the war
time act unconstitutional. had been
granted
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Protection of Americans.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE SEN
ate today adopted a resolution ask
ing the state department to what ex-
tent it has gone in securing protec-
tion for American officials and citi-
zens in Mexico and what response
has been made thereto by the Mexi-
can government
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
Quiet pax in France.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PARIS, Nov. 11.-Armistice day
passed quietly throughout France. Ex-
cept for special masses there was no
celebration of the first anniversary
of the ending of hostilities in the
world war.
In Paris, Marshal Foch attended a
mass at the Invalides chapel in behalf
of war orphans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

If you can't be cheerful any
thing else, why be cheerful idiot
hut he cheerful
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

CONTINUED on page %
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11

| The Telegraph Service of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
| t;ou- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
indianapolis Selected.

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 11.-Indian
apolis was made the permanent head
quarters of the American Legior
after close race with Washington
which kept the delegates voting fol
more than an hour.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-11
THE WEATHER

Increasing Cloudiness. Colder.
Local temp. 7 p. m., 43; Z a. m.,
81.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
BANNER CROWD
SEES THE REDS
WHITEWAS.HED

CINCINNATI. Aug. 3-Scw York
gained on the Cincinnati team by win
ming the last game OF the series Today
before Il crowd Of over $4,000 rams, the
largest attendance ever al game mere
and n record for tho National league
this season. BarpCs pitched ably from
start TO finish ana his support was per-
feet, while Rcuthcr was somewhat un-
steady and miSplays in tho outiield by
Rrcsslcr and Ncalc proved costly for
hun. The Reds opened in the first in
ming as If they We going Ia drive
Barnes quickly from, the mound when
long hits by Ra1h and paubCrt put men
on third and second with no ono out.
But Groh popped up a foul for Con
zalcs. Roush dribhlcd ono 10 the box
which resulted in Rath being caught nj
the plate and Ncale forced Roush at
second for the third out. This narrow
escape encouraged Barnes who pitched
brilliantly the rest Of the way.
After the first inning. the first man TO
see first base was Roush, who triplcd
to left center m tho sixth only TO be
doubled up when Ncalc lined 10 Zim-
norman. Reuthcr retired tho first nine
men who faced him on easy chances.
striking out three OF them but weakened
in the Fourth. Burns. first up. dropped
a fly over Bressler's head that boun9c1
into the crowd that was good for two
bases. Young sacrificed him TO third. He
scored on Flctchcr's single to center.
Fletcher reached third on Doylc's hit TO
right and scored on kauff's sacrifice
fly. In the NTH Ncale muffcd Chasc's
liner. the batter reaching second. He
was caught at third on Gonzales roller
TO the box but the Cubnn scored on
Burns triple TO right. which Neale mis-
Judged. Chase's double in the seventh
a sacrifice and hit by Burns gave the
Giants their final run.
Owing to tho Importance Of the con-
test, President Hcydler detailed four
umpircs to handle the game. Klein was
b. hind tho bat. Emslie on the bases,
whilo Harrison and Mccormick were
posted on the foul lines to judge balls
hit into the crowd. which surrounded
tho field.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
CIRCUIT RACES

CLEVELAND. o.. Aug. Sleeve
lands second grand circuit meeting OF
the season opens at North Randall track
tomorrow afternoon. Horsemen predlct
that the meeting will be the banner ons
of the season. Three hundred and seven
horses are named to start and With the
track In excellent shape and the en-
tries including the fastest harness
horses in the country IN great condition.
due to racing to Kalamazoo. Toledo ana
Columbus. some Of the fastest racing OF
the year Is expected. With twenty-tour
entries IN the 2:17 pace. and 20 each IN
the 2:14 pace. 2:1s and 2:lS trots. ana
several other races with from 10 70 10
sntrie. and overnight dash events, the
nunnber OF events on the card will be
nearly 80.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
EACH WON A GAME.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 3.-St. Louis won
the first game with Brooklyn today to
!, and lost the second s 10 3. The
first game was a pitchers duel between
MamauX and Doak. hits by Hornsby
and Smith driving in the locals runs.
Myers home run with two men on
base in the first inning of the second
game gave Grimes. who allowed but
four hits. a thrce-run lead. and by hit
ting three pitchers hard and timely. the
visitors added five runs. Scores:
First game: K II. +.
Brooklyn o O 0 q o o o n--l 6 .
ST. Louis =. q 0 0 l | -
Observation-Disclosures and O. Miller;
Doak and Dilhocfcr.
Second game: r. Fl. T..
Brooklyn 50 % n q . ! is Is n
ST. Louis o q q u . o Is ?
Batteries. Grimes and NJ. Wheat;
Goodwin. Woodward and Clemens.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
LOCAL ELEVEN WILL
ORGANIZE TUESDAY
Renrys VIII Meet Tuesday Evening 1o
Organize For Coming Season

A meeting Of the Henry footoall
eleven has been called for Tuesday eV-
ching, August 9Th. 10 be held in their
club house in the East End at eight
o'clock. all former players and those
wishing to try out for the team are re-
Qucstrd to be present at this time Tor
the purpose Of cl"cting Il manager ana
captain and to discuss the prospects or
the team this year. TIL" meeting Will
be concluded with tho serving OF light
luncheon.
Bye Mayer. recognized as the BEST
quarterback ever Developed hero. is OK
pected to coach IN" team this year
Mage rwas formerly with tn" ]. a. ..
Just who will manar" Ia" team TINS
year is not known. but John C'f"Ck")
Jacobucci has been asked. II Is MOI
known whether he will accept this posi-
ton or not ....--....-..----..-.-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
VANCE ARE VICT0RS
IN HARD GAME.
south Eads ASTrsgStoa DSksat 9At10 -
Twsnty.sixth 1tr0St, 81

Before the largest crowd that hAs
assembled to witness bail game %
the Twenty-sixth street playgroun6si
this season. the fast Rule A. c. Of the
East End went down to . 81 defeat -
fore the Vance boys Of the South Side.
The game was bGtttcrly fought. the
teams being very evenly matched. In
a recent game at Tunnel Green the
Rules administered q defeat to the
South Siders. making their series even.
A third and deciding game for the anna.
teur championship Of the Ohio Valley
will likely be played soon between these
two teams. -.
Red" Whalen. former Cathedral
High star, pitched q great game for the
Vance. and was followed closely BY
straub, another Cathedral star. for the
Rules Both pitchers gave two walks,
Whalen having ten strikeouts and Stfaub
nine In hitting. whalen completely out
classed his rival.
The hitting and fielding Of Grtffen.
Putnam. Clark, Plummer for the Vance,
and Wisehahn. Miller and Hitchcock for
the Rules featured.
The score:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
JUMP ON DAUSS
IN SIXTH AND
DEFEAT.T|CERS

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-New YORK
made II two out OF three from Detroit
by winning the last game Of the series.
10 to .. The Yankees scored eight runs
off DauSs in the sixth on two bases on
balls. six hits, including a home run by
Pipp. with two men on bases.
Umpire Owens. behind the plate. was
hit in the throat by Il foul tip off Peck
inpaugh's bat and was forced to retire.
Umpire Connolly officiatrd alone for the
balance Of the game. Owens injury Is
thought not TO be serious us he left for
Boston tonight TO umpire tomorrow
Came
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
YANKEE, JRS, WALL0P
V|CTORS; SCORE 26-6
Fast South SIDE Aggregation Adds An.
other Victory To IT'S Long
String,

In one If the poorest fielding games
this season the Yankee Juniors defeated
the Victor 4. G. yesterday on the Twcn-
ty-sixth street Fairgrounds by the score
Of @6-G. Many errors were made by the
EiCtors and the game was called in the
sixth TO avoid further playing.
Robertson was not seen in the fanks'
lineup and the team did not have the
usual pop and confidence but Davis fill
cd the position in fine form. He had tue
Victors guessing at all times. while Tob-
by was hit freely, being touched for Is
safe binglcs.
In the fourth Flatlcy drove the pill
out Of the Fairgrounds for a home run.
with two men on. killcen and Flatlcy
were thy features of the hitting each
getting four hits out OF five trips to the
plate. This was tho Yanks fourteenth
ST raiGht win of the season without a
black mark on their clean slate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
P. & E. G. SHUTOUT
BONDS OF BELLAIRE
BeIlaire Elmo Lost TO out-tne-P1e 0oJs
at Elm Grove BY the
Score Of 80.

Patterson and Elm Grove n1ne was
again victorious yesterday afternoon
when they defeated the newly organlaeo
Bond A. c.. OF Bellaire. SO at the Elm
Grove ball park.
The features Of the game was the ~
ting OF the Elm Grove boys ana tne
pitching of Rcntch. who gave put one n.'
"a allowed but two men to reach sec
ond Reuther cut of every Bond player
~ attempted to steal the Keystone
sack. The playing of Herman, Miller
and Duffy was good.
The p 4: F.. G.. would like Sears to call
rontain Pcuther some evening this week
oho,,t : o'clock at Elm Grove, 1881.
The score:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
CHICK ROGERS HERE
THURSDAY FOR FIGHT
WITH WILLIAMS

After making such a good showing
with local boxing talent. Billy Williams
the fast Martins Ferry f"ath"rwelGht.
Will meet Irish Chick Rogers, the Pitts
burghcr. who mad" a big hit here rec
entity when he boxed Bert Matthias.
These two boys will meet Thursday eve
ming in the main bout al Wheeling Park.
ns an entertainment to the butcers.
Three bouts Of four round duration
will also be staged with the Rogers
Williams go. Tickets are now on sale
at Sl10 including war tax.
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Two base hits-Snidcr. Powell. Osscs-
Ky.
Sacrifice hi;s-Ostroskcy, Ossesky. NJ.
Xcrla.
Sacrifice fly--Nylc.
Hit by pitched ball-Duluke. Bailey.
Bases on balls--off Zcrla 2: OFF Evans
!.
Struck out-by Zcrla Q; by Evans 5.
l'mnIrc-TclfOrd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
-To SECOND PLACE.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-tleve.aiIu
ATTAINED undisputed possession OF sec
cnd place in the American league -
by taking the Anal game or 'ne go.
,,:,,h washington today. 4 to. 0. while
Datroi, was defeated by New York The
y,sitors hit Shaw opportunity while
coweIeskie was strong in the ptnches'
Srnitb knocked the ball over the right
oeId vail in the second inning. Score:
'4e'H r II. r.
cleveland 900 100 o1o- 8 l
Washington -. 900 900 ooo-o
coyeleskie and O'Neil; Shaw Jonn-
son and Charity. $3.50
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-08-04
MARTINS FERRY'S
TWILIGHT LEAGUE

The wcck-cnd games OF IN" Martins
Ferry Playground twilight l"aCu" played
Saturday evening. resulted in "A victory
for tho South End ~ c.. and Il defeat
for the Buckeyes.
Tho gnmcG are being staged under tho
auspices Of the Ferry Fairgrounds FIR
the purroS" of promoting tn" sport ami
creating an interest in IN" boys Tor iiIis
recreation.
Score 10y innings:
South End \. Co.,. 312 lee 3O3-1S
Buckeyes ........ 200 Ito 100