Third Million Men Involved In This Action
Pittsburg telegram reports the September 22 steel strike ended after an all day meeting. The national committee announced it would not push further, citing press, courts, federal troops and public officials denying workers rights. A new educational organizing campaign will begin with offices kept for a month and a 150000 weekly bulletin plan.
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Pittsburg
National Committee
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Steel Corporation
John Finpatrick
D. J.” Davin
Amalgamated Association of ‘Iron, Steel, and Tin, Workers
Edward J.” Evana
Inter Fonal Union of Work
Foster
Steel Company
Week's truancy ends in shooting accident
A week of truancy among Ying Wah and Otto Schaefer ended when Ying Wah shot himself in the leg on a southern slope of a butte. He carried his injured companion through deep snow to the city limits where they were found and taken to the city hospital. Otto remained injured and was also cared for as they recovered.
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Otto Schaefer
Timber Butte
Ying Wah
Mally
Wah
Otto
Roth
Steps to Deport Martens Soviet Ambassador
Washington January 8 Officials expect the self styled ambassador Ludwig A I Martens to be arrested soon and be brought before a Senate committee for testimony before deportation steps are taken A Martens representative says he will testify to avoid fear of reprisals The idea of deporting Martens and family members on the Buford is under consideration by Assistant Attorney General Garvan
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Washington
Ludwig
Martens
Department of Justice
Russia
Senate
Garvan
Buford
Soviet Arg London Dispatch on U.S. Position
A wireless message today states the United States favors the Soviet position on the canal strait and asserts the aim is shipping security rather than the canal’s control. The report notes ambiguity about enforcement and strategic outcomes amid evolving negotiations.
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London
United States
En Ixies
Aerial Mail Service Trial Reaches Omaha Flight
Chicago to Chil Neb route shows partial success as Pilot Walter Smith flies 400 pounds of mail and 10 pounds of meat to the western terminus. Eastbound Pilot Nutter suffers a broken camshaft at Monrovia, sending mail by train. Smith’s meat for a General Pershing banquet ties into Omaha events.
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Chicago
Chil Neb
Walter Smith
Nutter
Monrovia
Steed Landis
Smith
General Pershing
Omaha
Omahie
Ratification of Versailles Treaty in Paris
In Paris on January 8 the ratification of the Versailles treaty is expected to be completed by 4 pm. Origin reports will hand the document to Kurt von Leisner, head of the German delegation.
Two Leaders Far Apart In Message To Friends
Fragmented text shows a discussion of presidential terms and treaty interpretation amid political tension. It cites a press message about not rewriting a treaty with Germany and mentions the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and ratification debates. The excerpt references hopes for unity and fidelity to party principles during a pivotal political period.
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Remons
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Germany
Messas
Sackson
Ourople
Ed States
Senate of the United
Deat
Iryan
Crystal Fan Baste
Lodge Fears Message of President Blasts Senate Hopes
Washington January 8 Senator Lee of Massachusetts Republican leader warned that President Wilsons Jackson Day message ruined any Senate path to ratify the treaty. He said the president rejected the reservations backed by a Senate majority and would force the treaty as he interprets it, leaving no room for acceptable changes.
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Lodge
Senate
Washington
Lee
Massachusetts
Republic
Wileson
Silence Breaks at Jackson Day Dinner Over Teague Issue
President Wilson and former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan sparred indirectly at the Jackson Day dinner on the Teague of Nations. Bryan urged either decisive promises or a new course to win a two thirds Senate majority, while Wilson urged unity and a clear path forward amid Democratic party tensions.
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Washington
Jan
Associated Press
William. Hrson
Wilson
Democratic Party
Ean
Bryan
Senate
Democrats Open Campaign With Dissenting Views On Action
In Washington January 1916 the Democratic Party splits over how to handle action on the issue at Jackson Day events. President Wilson urges submitting the question to voters as a great and solemn issue, while Bryan argues for immediate action or political compromises. The gathering features Kremer presiding and speakers including prominent party figures debating whether to let voters decide.
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Matt
n—Kremer
Butte
Washington
Jan
Wisof
Associated Press
Bes
Willian J. Bryan
Jackson
San Francisco
Wilson
Pd Bryan
Baltimore
Jared
Democrat Party
Bryan
Paying Penalty for the Election of Republicans
Fragmented OCR notes describe political debate about Republicans penalty and a sacred cause. Mentions of the American people paying a price and a historical reference to 1818 and government reform efforts.
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Senate
Gerard urges compromise of peace treaty at Jackson Day dinner
Former ambassador to Germany and Democratic presidential hopeful J Gerard argues for a compromise of the peace treaty in a Jackson Day address. He warns against harsh terms and stresses that if other powers accept a balanced peace, America will face no harm at home. He asserts the loyal opposition favors America and anticipates success.
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Senate
J Gerard
Gimany
League
Gerard
Tor Wether
America
Succes
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