Great Longshoremen Strike Expands Across Atlantic Ports
New strike leader John Riley orders extension of the walkout to all foreign and coastwise shipping from Portland Maine to Savannah Georgia. Coastwise workers refuse wage increase, triggering port congestion with dozens of ships unable to unload and a freight embargo across trans Atlantic traffic. In New York about 50 000 dockworkers are idle and 50 000 more face unemployment.
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New York
Atlantic
John Riley
International Longshoremen's Association
National Adjustment Commission
United States Shipping Board
Portland
Maine
Savannah
Pennsylvania, Erie
Jersey Central
North River
Boston
Mass
Scindia
Steel strike leaders confer in Washington before Senate probe
In Washington several steel strike leaders meet with the strikers' attorney W. B. Rubin ahead of Senate labor committee testimony. Wight and W. Iz hates are pictured with the union's Tighe, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers, and Foster, secretary and chief organizer.
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Senate
Washington
Wight
W. Iz Hates
W. B. Rubin
Tighe
Amated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Foster
President Wilson Under Rest Cure at White House
Oct 11 report from Washington states President Wilson will stay in bed for an extended period after a rest cure. Dr. Cary T Grayson and other physicians say he shows steady improvement and may resume daily auto rides next week, though relapse risk remains. Dr. Francis X Dercum planned an examination.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cary T. Grayson
Grayson
F. X. Dercum
Sterling Ruffin
Francis X. Dercum
Philadelphia
More Workers to Join Unions in North Ohio City
In Cleveland Ohio on October 11 steel officials report many unorganized workers will join the first local. A charter of the AFL will arrive for factory and shop workers. The steel strike continues with plants shut down and only a few dozen at work.
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Ohio City
Cleveland, CO
A. F. of L
Pete Yee Robbed by Two Armed Intruders in Canton
Two masked burglars entered Pete Yee’s store in Canton Ohio around 11 last night and forced him to surrender $12 plus about $25 from the cash drawer before fleeing.
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Pete Yee
Canton
Ohio
Fulton Grocery Ad Special for Saturday Evening
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY EVENING Hams 30 Cents Pound Best Grade Creamery Butter 69¢ Pound Large can Condensed Milk 14¢ can Fulton Grocery Co.
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THE
Fulton Grocery Co
Next Week Weather Forecast for Ohio Valley and Tennessee
Forecasts for next week predict unsettled weather across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee. Occasional rain and cool temperatures with frosts expected through the period.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Labor delegates pace arbitration fight at national conference
In Washington the central committee of fifteen from the national industrial conference weighs arbitration of the steel strike. Labor delegates back the measure while employers oppose it as the panel adjourns until Tuesday. The session follows farmers' push for more say in national affairs and a Labor Department bureau call for farm child labor laws.
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Washington
Central Committee
National Industrial Conference
Children’s Bureau
The
Labor Department
Young Soldier to Receive Hospital Care for Infected Foot
Earl A Hogsett of near Glouster, after months of delays, leaves for the Marine Hospital in Cleveland for an operation on a wounded heel from wartime service. He was unable to work for nearly two years due to infection and claims he was forced to drill while infected. Attorney Hughes of the Red Cross intervened, securing aid after weeks of letters and telegrams to federal offices. Hogsett will be cared for by Dr. Sprague, the local government physician.
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Earl A. Hogsett
Glouster
Marine Hospital
Cleveland
Hogsett
South
Attorney Hughes
Red Cross
Sprague
Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Profiteering
The senate adopted the conference report on a bill amending the food control act to punish profiteering and extend coverage to clothing. The measure now proceeds to the house for final action. A Waterloo township list names women who will assist in dry campaign work across districts.
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Senate
Washington
House
Waterloo
Waterloo Township
E. C. Wilsa
New Marshfield
F. B. Streight
Minnie Kennard
Carbondale
Chas
Miners and Operators Fail to Reach Wage Agreement
In Philadelphia on October 11 miners and operators of the bituminous fields reported no settlement after talks. A sub committee from both sides will report their disagreement, casting doubt on whether the conference can produce a wage deal unless sessions continue after the report.
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Philadelphia
Special Saturday Deals on Groceries
Hams 30 cents per pound and best grade creamery butter 69 cents per pound. Large can condensed milk on sale for 14 cents per can.
Mary Bateman and Gilbert Graham Wed in Nelsonville
Miss Mary Bateman and Mr. Gilbert Graham of Nelsonville were married today at 12 15 P M by Rev Dr G L Strecker at the First M E Church. The groom, a miner, will take his bride to New Plymouth to reside.
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Mary Bateman
Gilbert Graham
Nelsonville
G L. Strecker
M. E
New Plymouth
Real Estate Men Favor Classification at Ohio Convention
The Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards closes its convention this afternoon with an auto sightseeing tour of Columbus. The group endorsed classification of property and the Smith one percent law, selected Canton for the 1920 convention, and elected new officers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Oet
Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards
Canton
King George Ratifies Peace Treaty in Britain
London reports King George has ratified the peace treaty completing Britain's ratification. A special messenger was sent with the document to Paris, signaling a formal conclusion of the agreement.
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George
London
Great Britain
Paris
Pomeroy Franchising Debate and Local Labor Strike
The council discusses a new long term electric car line franchise replacing the old one with fare decisions left to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. Separate labor unrest at Pomeroy Machine Company affects 200 to 300 workers, with settlement expected by Monday. Meanwhile baseball notes cover the Reds winning the World Series and ongoing rumors of fixed games and payout offers amid a shift away from nine game series.
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Pomeroy
State Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Racine
George Ebersbach
Charles McNamee
Pomeroy Machine Company
Thore
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Reds
White Sox
Pat Moran
Chicago
Ohio
Kid Gleason
Sox
Windy City
Eddie Cicotte
Comiskey
Cincinnati
Pat Duncan
la Kopf
Ruether
Bad Check Passed in a Local Store
A woman paid about five dollars at a local grocery with a twenty dollar check issued to May Loomis. She disappeared while the check was being cashed and was not located by Chief Bolin.
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Ocar
Massillon Hosts Returners Day Celebration With General Glenn
Returned servicemen are honored today in Massillon with a celebration as General Glenn attends as guest. The event includes community recognition and a formal ceremony.
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Massillon
General Glenn
New York Skyscrapers Astonish Prince on Visit
Prince Laegeld eldest son of Albert and Belgium visits New York with his chaperone. The 18 year old tours the city, passing notable towers and meeting civic leaders during a brief stay.
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New York
Prince
Laegeld
Te Albert
Belgium
The
Tighteen
Foreign Labor Must Be Americanized Says Kenyon
Senator Kenyon announces the steel strike investigation findings urging immediate laws to Americanize foreigners. Observers report multilingual signs and limited English among workers, with discussions of expanding the inquiry to Gary Indiana and continued hearings with union and non union workers.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Pittsburg
Gary
Walsh
Massachusetts
Youngstown
Ohio
Washington
Y Kenyon
Continental air race narrows field as pilots race to New York
In Buffalo and Rochester reports, Major Carl Spatz and Lieut Kiel lead contenders with others like Lieut Maynard and Capt Smith amid delays from rain and engine trouble. The trans continental air race nears its conclusion with several planes still in flight toward New York.
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Binghamton
N.Y
Spatz
Ester
New York
Roosevelt Field
Kiel
Toetm
Rochester
Sacramento
Cal
Maynard
Carl Spat
Buffalo
Bryan
Cleveland
J. H. Smith
Spats
Automobile
Martin Field
B. W. Maynard
Reno
Nova Salduro
Worthington
Ohio
N. Y
Binghamton, WY
Lieut. B. W
Utah
Salt Lake
Vetey
San Francisco
Ing
Ani
Carl C. H. Smith
Haviland Fours
Worth McClure
L. Sneed
Chicago
Ms West
Night Watchman Fights With Vegg In Cleveland Plant
In Cleveland Ohio the night watchman at City Ice Company hospital today after a fight with burglars. He suffered a fractured skull and injuries. A bloodstained hammer wrench hatchet and ice pick were found at the plant floor. One suspect was arrested as police believe a struggle occurred. The watchman was found wandering dazed in the street.
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Cleveland, CO
Wackhaus
Nightees City Ice Company
Odoo
Gardener Grows Two Bean Crops In One Season
Mrs. J. L. Tritipo raised two crops of beans in the same garden spot on Avenue. She planted in spring, harvested the first crop, replanted, and today gathers the second crop.
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J. L. Tritipo
Reported sea disaster unconfirmed in London and Archangel
No confirmation reached official circles or shipping interests of a wreck off the Norwegian coast with two thousand aboard. The rumor originated from Archangel and lacked verifiable evidence as of today.
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London
Archangel
Norwegian
College admits H University to Ohio Conference
Representatives of 13 colleges and universities in the Athletic Conference voted to admit H University Tiffin while Hiram College was refused and Otterbein University placed on probation for one year. No other major changes in conference rules were noted. Betty Wade, five, Canton, died instantly yesterday while visiting Vandergrift. a bond of 326 was set in the case.
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Ohio
Columbus
H University
Tiffin
Hiram College
Otterbein University
Canton
Betty
Daugher
Arthur Ly Wade
Vandergrift
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Woolworth Building
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America
Ind
Sky Pilot
Night Watchman
Vegg
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