Steel Strike Opens With Mixed Impact Across Districts
The first day of the steel strike saw thousands of workers fail to report in Chicago Pittsburgh and other centers while many plants remained in operation. Guards police and state troopers protected mills as union leaders claimed broad participation and firm resolve to press demands with some plants banking furnaces and operating at reduced levels.
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United States Steel Corporation
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Elbert H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
Foster
Steel Workers’ Union
Bethlehem Steel Company
Gary
Hammond
Gocoo Steel
Cleveland
Rgoop
American Steel & Wire Company
Ohio
Youngstown
Steubenville
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
Warren
Canton
Toledo
Columbus
Loraine
Portaville
Reading
Wheeling
W. Va
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Pueblo
Colo
Worcester
Mast
Ilinois Steel Company
South Chicago
Pennsylvania State
Monongahela
Alleghany
North Clairton
McKeesport
North
Clairton
Allegheny County
National Tube Company
Homestead
Carnegie Company
Braddock
Art Carnegie Neat
Carrie Inrméces
Carnegie Omar
Rankin
Carnegie By
Newcastle
Carnegie
Carnegie Comempany
William
Donura
Monessen
Kates and Laughlin Steel Company
West Pennsylvania
Allegheny Steel Companies
Independent mills idle as workers strike in Cleveland
Union leaders estimate at least 140000 stem workers on strike morning. Plants of several independent mills closed. The 15 mills of American Steel and Wire were idle. McKinley Steel, the largest independent, also shut down. Bourne Puller plant, another independent, reported idle. Noon sailors reportedly quit freighters.
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Cleveland
American Steel and Wire Company
Steel Corporation
McKinley Steel Company
Ale
Bourne Puller Company
Lake Seamen's Union
Few Foremen Remain as Illinois Steel Plants Hit by Strikes
Sept. 2 reports from South Chicago and Milwaukee subsidiaries show vast portions of the 4,000 day workers at Illinois Steel Co plants absent or quitting. Hammond sites run near normal while Standard Steel Car Co in that city employs about 500 of 3,000. Joliet and Tilinnts plant workers also walked off, leaving many facilities short staffed.
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Chicago
Wiver Mille
Ilinois Steel Co
Tilinnts Steel Company
Milwaukee
United States Steel Corporation
Hammond
Standard Steel Car Co
Standard
Ph Énel Hilt
Tifingis Steel
Joliet
Steels Mills Open With Most Workers Returning to Work
Lorain and Elyria steel plants reported mills opened with nearly all employees at work. National Steel subsidiary officials said all 5,000 men on the day shift returned. Cromwell Steel noted its 400 workers did not strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Elyria
National Tyhe Company
United States Steel Corporation
Cromwell Steel Company
Foray at Clairton Ends in Arrests and Clashes
In Clairton Pennsylvania on September 22 a clash as crowds refused to disperse led to head injuries and about twenty arrests. Police reported shots fired from both sides as the disturbance at the Galorady Fuel Worcester plant area unfolded.
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Pittsburg
Clairton
Versailles Pact Moves on Czech and Slovak Repatriation
Paris Sept 22 The Supreme Council met to approve repatriation of Czecho Slovak troops in Siberia and to set the Teschen plebiscite path to Poland or Czecho Slovakia within three months. It also fixed salaries for officers on inter allied missions to Germany.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Naron Kurt von Levaner
Vervalsies
Siberia
United States
Great Britain
France
Teschen
Poland
Czecho Slovakia
Germany
Treaty with France Declared Constitutional by Senate Committee
Washington Sept 22 The Senate judiciary committee voted unanimously to affirm that the proposed treaty guaranteeing immediate assistance in case of attack by Germany is constitutional. Six members present with twelve absent.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington, D.C
Germany
Propose to Break Up Big Merchant Fleet
Washington D C Sept 22 A merchant marine policy by the National Merchant Marine Association seeks gradual private operation of the government built fleet. Edward B Burling says large steel ships should be sold only to American firms at market prices and as warranted by private firms. Small vessels should be disposed of immediately to purchasers without repatriation acts.
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Washington, D.C
National, Merchant Marine Association
Edward B. Burling
Congress
Eleven Days Without Food Survivors Huddled in Lighthouse
Miami reports eleven days without food or water as twelve storm survivors seek refuge in a North Elbow Cay lighthouse in the Florida Keys. Massive waves washed away graves and livestock, leaving inhabitants dependent on the lighthouse’s shelter for survival amid the devastated island.
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Miami
Fla
North Elbow Cay
Florida Straits
Wighthouse
Steel strike leaves Clintons Wright Wire plants steady
Wire Co employing about 6,000 workers and Clintons Wright Wire Co plants were not affected by the steel strike today. Plants remained quiet with no trouble. instead, groups of men from the plants were seeking work.
One Man Killed in Night Car Crash at White River Junction
White River Junction Sept 22 a touring car owned by Albert Cutting of Lyme Center NH failed to turn near the Grafton Power & Light Co. upper Seminary hill. It struck an iron guide rail, killed 24 year old Harry Uline instantly, and injured several others including Albert Piper 25 and Albert Wing 21. Cutting, driver, was arrested and jailed in Lebanon awaiting a hearing.
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White River Junction
Albert Cutting
Lyme Center
N. H
Grafton Power & Electric Light Co
Seminary Hill
Lebanon
N. EL
Harry Uline
Hiram Uline
Nihl
Albert Piper
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
Albert Wing
George Ompr
Walter Lam
H Albert Cutting
Cutting
Arthur Fortune
Vermont Hardware Co
Winowski
Ince
Pricd
Teaaes
Toutant
Fortune
Esphera al
Olice
Texas
New York
Carl FE Brewer
I. A. Goodrich
Chelers
Northfield
Goodrich
James McClaftin
Anthony W. Wright
Willismetown
Collishin
Raat Hardwick
St.Amey
Fesex County
Cate
Amey
Nio
R. A. Adams
Barnard
Spiritualists Plan Search for Shipwrecked Valbanera Crew
Havana Sept. 18 The Dr Antonio Valetti Spiritualists announce plans to depart shortly from Key West to locate the long overdue Valbanera believed sunk near Cape Sal. They say a recent séance conveyed Dr Valetti’s spirit saying the ship still drifts with no survivors, and thus they aim to search unless blocked by authorities. They will take carrier pigeons as wireless is unavailable.
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Havana
Antonio Valetti
Noel
Nish
Valhanera
Key West
Bearit
Valetti
Cape Sal
Hive
Entiety Eny
de Valetti
Minha
Somme
Gift from Pershing Staff to aid French orphans
Washington reports a donation exceeding 10,000 francs from General Pershing and his staff to the Red Cross in Paris. The gift funds the Red Cross orphan program aiding mothers and children of France affected by the war, aligning with efforts seen at Pershing headquarters.
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Washington, D. C
General Pershing
France
Red Cross
Paris
Pershing
Sue
Police Strike in Boston Abeyance Marked Time
Boston, Sept. 22. A general strike threatened by local unions allied with the American Federation of Labor remains in abeyance after the Central Labor Union delayed action. Police, firemen, and transit workers show readiness, with 7,000 volunteers and guardsmen ready for duty as preparations continue.
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Boston
American Federation
Central Labor Union
Orives
Lees
Michael J. O'Donnell
O'Donnell
City Firemen’s Union
Carmen's Union
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Kane
Curtis
Caas
Coolidge
Peters
Potice
Army
Marine
William H. Perce
Police
Uml
Charles T. Reardon
Perley
Skifings
Stat
Paport
God
State House
Memorial to Mark St Mihiel Victory Monument
The cornerstone of the St Mihiel monument was laid at St Mihiel on September 22 as Prof. Poincare praised the Americans for the capture and General Pearchting noted the event as the first major purely American operation of the war.
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Mark ST. Mihiel
Poincare
St Mihiel
St. Mihiel
Pearchting
Was Not A Strike At Newport Naval Torpedo Station
Civilian workers at the Newport R I naval torpedo station walked out at noon Saturday in protest of ending the Saturday half holiday granted in summer. Captain Martin R Trench, commanding officer, said the walkout was not a strike. Mechanics and other civilians are entitled to 30 days leave per year and some took Saturday afternoon off as part of time due them. others were on leave.
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Newport
R. 1
Naval Torpedo Station
Martin R. Trench
READY TO QUIT PETROGRAD BOLSHEVIKI SAID TO PREPARE EVACUATION
Copenhagen dispatch says Bolsheviki have made all preparations for the evacuation of Petrograd, according to a Helsinki digest sent to Central News. The situation signals imminent withdrawal and strategic redeployment by Bolshevik forces amid ongoing turmoil.
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Copenhagen
Petrumrad
Helsingfors
Newa Anny
Barre Post Given a Big Boost
A weekend surge in Barre post enrollment boosted the town and Barre Town toward the American Legion quota. Ward 1 led with 100 percent, Ward 6 at 62 percent, Ward 4 and Barre Town also rising, as ex servicemen urged others to enroll before the Wednesday deadline and delegates were set for the Burlington state convention.
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Barre
Aum Legion
Ening Barre
Legion
Hue
Tony
Jean
Lee
Vermontland
Cty
Ward
Ily
American Legion
Tre
Burlington
Focal
Adjt
John Gibb
Maple Grove
Marre
Aldrich Building
Washington
Vermont
Republic
Barre Post
John Gibbs
Barre Ae
Town
Graniteville
Marshfield
Carroll L Gnedridge
Cabot
Montpelier
Merrill W. Harris
East Montaine
Berlin
Northfield Post
FE .Ritain
Northfield
Rinbury
Norwich University
Alexander 2
Olsen
Plainfield
Wallafield
Weaitefield
Faytton
Moretown
Apun
State Board of Control Forms Expense Reduction Committee
A special committee of the board of control was selected to implement Revolution 297 reducing state expenses. The panel includes Goy, Clement, Treasurer W. F. Scntt, and Auditor Benjamin Gates, with authority to hire experts to determine and execute savings. Senator H B Amey introduced the resolution, which was amended before adoption.
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Board of Control
Goy, Clement, Treas
W. F. Scntt
Benjamin Gates
H. B. Amey
Correction Sought Over Automobile Ownership Claim
Barre editor receives a furious letter from Fayette Vermont demanding correction of an accusation that a car involved in a recent accident belonged to B J Payette. The writer, Sullivan of this city, claims ownership shift occurred three months ago and asks Montpelier license officials to verify the transfer time for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Times
Sullivan
Montpelier Leense
Fayette
Burlington
Sunday Law Crackdown Shocks Brattleboro Players
State's Attorney Gibson plans a clean sweep as Brattleboro officials arrest Sunday ball players and merchants. A crowd of 500 dispersed reluctantly as officers read the Sunday law riot act. A Brattleboro Athletics game against a West River team proceeded 1 to 2, while arrests and witness takings followed for the Sunday activity.
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Brattieboro
Ernest W
Duy
Merchant 4
Frank
Wellman
Valley Fairgrounds
Brattleboro Athletics
West River
Iblease Ae
Neil D. Glawson
Funeral for James Imlach Draws Clan Gorden Honorary Pallbearers
James Imlach died Wednesday at his Tangreet home. Rev F J Goods was officiant as clan Gorden members and friends filled Elmwood cemetery for the funeral. Six pallbearers named Duncan McMillan John Stewart John McDonald John Gulletly William Diff James Ingram. The Vermont bacterial convention planned for Friday December 2 includes a parade band concert and quarry tours by auto, with a city hall gathering and 7 PM banquet. Kenwood Farms Burlington filed Articles of Incorporation to buy and manage land with capital stock of 10000 signed by Ordway Winters Hodgkins. Washington fair opens tomorrow continuing through Wednesday and Thursday with a bustling midway and a promising track. children admitted for 10c.
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James Imlach
Tangreet
Keel
F. J. Goods
Tmiah
Order
Duncan McMillan
John Stewart
John McDonald
John Gulletly
William Diff
James Ingram
Vermont
Ral
Dale
Kenwood Farms, Inc
Burlington
Secretary of State
Charlotte
Arock
Ordway
Winters
Hodgkins
Washington
Return of Czech Slovak soldiers and violinist Ysaye
The Lorraine docked with repatriated Czech Slovak soldiers from the United States plus Belgian violinist Bogdan Yeage and his family. Ysaye, a renowned violinist, also arrived, noting his past service in the Belgian army and residence in Switzerland.
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Eugene Ysaye
New York
Lorraine
Haver
Bogean Yenye
United States
France
Hungary
Yeage
Switzerland
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Minois Steel Co
Gan
New England
Planta
Mass
Ing Ae
Minnequa
Galorady
Three Land Leon Company
Versailles
West Lebanon
Bolton
Newport Naval Torpedo Station
Petrograd
Wether
H. Nelson Duckeon
Joseph H. Yountain
Treacher
Veremoe
Tate Jwartera
Church Street
Vermont Board of Control
B. J. Payette
Brattleboro
Gibson
Clan Gordon
Piremen
NEW Vermont Corporation
Washington Fair
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