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Domestic News December 9, 1919

The Laramie Republican

Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming

What is this article about?

Secretary Wilson telegraphs John L. Lewis to urge miners to accept President Wilson's coal strike settlement proposal; decision pending in Indianapolis. Coal requisitions filed for 148 tons amid shortages.

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URGED TO ACCEPT
Secretary Wilson Wires Acting President Lewis to End Strike.

By the Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 9.--Secretary Wilson today sent a telegram to John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers, urging the miners to accept President Wilson's proposal for a settlement of the coal strike. The miners' representatives are to act on the proposal this afternoon, at Indianapolis.

The president "has pointed a way out with honor to the government and honor to yourselves," said the message.

Secretary requisitions for coal are filed with the municipal fuel committee today, with 148 tons to fill yesterday's and today's orders from.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Coal Strike United Mine Workers Strike Settlement Telegram Urging Indianapolis Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

Secretary Wilson John L. Lewis President Wilson

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Dec. 9

Key Persons

Secretary Wilson John L. Lewis President Wilson

Outcome

miners' representatives are to act on the proposal this afternoon at indianapolis. secretary requisitions for coal are filed with the municipal fuel committee today, with 148 tons to fill yesterday's and today's orders.

Event Details

Secretary Wilson sent a telegram to John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers, urging the miners to accept President Wilson's proposal for a settlement of the coal strike. The message stated that the president 'has pointed a way out with honor to the government and honor to yourselves.'

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