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The Log Cabin Democrat
Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas
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In London on April 9, UK cabinet meets urgently after Premier Lloyd George fails to avert a general strike by coal miners starting Tuesday midnight. Widespread violence reported across Britain, including dismantling of government airdrome, cut wires, incendiarism, fighting, and looting. Government prepares for prolonged industrial conflict, calling out reserves.
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London, April 9.—The cabinet was called for an extraordinary session this afternoon following the failure of Premier Lloyd George and labor leaders to reach an agreement by which the general strike, called for Tuesday at midnight, would be averted.
(By United Press)
London, April 9.—Widespread violence in connection with the strike of British coal miners was reported from all sections of the island today.
The immense government airdrome at New Castle with its complicated wireless and telegraph equipment was dismantled by insurgent strikers, and telegraph poles and wires were cut down near Shields.
Extensive incendiarism marked the course of the strike last night. Sporadic outbreaks of fighting also occurred, and houses were looted in the strike area.
With no evidence of compromise coming from the strikers, the government and coal mine owners today prepared for industrial war of long length. Army, navy and air reserves called out by King George probably will be used to replace the strikers and transportation and communication maintained.
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London
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April 9
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no compromise reached; government and coal owners prepare for prolonged industrial war; army, navy, and air reserves called out to maintain transportation and communication.
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Cabinet holds extraordinary session after failure to avert general strike by coal miners starting Tuesday midnight. Widespread violence reported across Britain, including dismantling of New Castle airdrome by strikers, cutting of telegraph wires near Shields, incendiarism, sporadic fighting, and looting of houses.