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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1919
Page
12
Mrs Albert J Patch of Rosindale writes that Dr True s Elixir relieved a gnawing stomach, expelled worms, and made her feel renewed after long weight loss and digestive discomfort. The ad claims headaches weakness spots and insomnia can be relieved by the family laxative and worm expeller, with a long 1851 reputation and dealer availability.
Rioting centered in Cleveland and several Pennsylvania cities as conflicting reports mount on steel strike participation. William Z Foster claims 342000 workers now idle, while Pittsburg officials say flows back to mills. Authorities may order an investigation as strife continues.
Workers’ Union mobilizes to reinforce steel union organizers amid a broad strike wave. Production rises in Pittsburg district plants including Homestead and Duquesne while Youngstown and Mahoning Valley mills face closures. Canton returns 1200 workers, Pueblo steel plants idle, and Pennsylvania Governor Sproul vows to treat armed mobs as invaders. Samuel Gompers condemns company tactics before the Senate. John Fitzpatrick reports union unity in Pittsburg as labor leaders meet.
Police and state troopers broke up a mass meeting of union men near the McKeesport Glassport line. About 1500 gathered. 24 McKeesport and 16 Glassport suspects were jailed. Chief Webb of Glassport was briefly injured as officers contained the disturbance.
President Samuel Gompers told the Interstate Commerce Commission that steel bosses used violence and intimidation in the strike era. He cited murders and arrests, urged fair labor treatment, and warned the bill could spark more unrest and suppress workers' rights. Senator Underwood pressed for prevention of a general railroad strike.
Two four masted schooners built for Boston interests will be launched at Maine ship yards with many shipping men attending. The Herbert L. Rawding at Stockton will enter the water near ready for sea. It measures 180 feet keel, 88 feet beam, 20 feet depth, and 1800 ton capacity. The vessel is chartered for its first voyage from Norfolk to the Canary Islands with coal.
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