Rioting at Braddock Steel Plant Sparks Fatal Wound
Clashes erupted between Edgar Thomson plant workers and steel workers' sympathizers in Braddock Pittsburgh area. A man was shot and seriously wounded as violence spread from morning to night. Over 20 foreigners were arrested. ten injured earlier in the day, including State Trooper Prestoe.
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Pittsburgh
Edgar Thompson
Carnegie Steel Company
Steel St
Braddock
Washington Avenue
Eleventh Street
Geo Prestch
State Constabulary
Longshoremen Strike Remains Firm In Chelsea District
In New York at seven o clock no longshoreman reported for work on the Chelsea piers and hundreds gathered nearby as officials had predicted a break based on the Chelsea longshoremen's word. The large transatlantic steamship piers in Chelsea remained idle despite morning notices of a possible return to work.
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New York
Chelsea
Bolshevik destroyers sunk in Baltic naval battle
Oct 22 Bolshevik torpedo boat destroyers were sunk in the Gulf of Finland while attempting to attack Allied and British vessels. Six Bolshevik survivors were rescued. British and Asthonians reported no casualties.
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Londoon
Gul
Finland
Oatac
Admiralty
Asthonians
Charter Close Notice for Local 657 Members
October 23 1919 factory charter close announced for all applicants to be presented for invitation. All members urged to attend. Teamsters and Chauffeurs Local 657 W A Williams Ree Sec.
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Teamsters and Chauffeur’s
W. A. Williams Ree
Weather outlook showers likely tonight and Thursday
Weather pairs forecast rain chances for tonight and Thursday. Weak high pressure may give way to wet conditions with showers active across the region. Stronger fronts distant but could bring periods of rain late week.
Missing Pittsburgh hunter Unger in Saw Tooth search
A wide search in the Saw Tooth Mountains north of Hailey Idaho fails to locate Pittsburgh sportsman and athlete Unger who vanished October 9. State officials and numerous big game hunters continue to press the hunt, fearing foul play while exploring rough canyon passes and sparsely settled ranches.
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Pittsburgh
Idaho
Saw Tooth Mountains
Oneph Unger
Hailey Idaho
Hailey
Unger
Saw Tooth
Weirton Plant Move Discussed by Officials and Clarksburg Committee
Weirton West Virginia October 22 officials of the Weirton Steel Company and a committee of Clarksburg businessmen discussed proposed removal of the Clarksburg plant to Weirton. Company officials said no conclusion was reached and the matter remains under advisement.
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Weirton
W. Va
Weirton Steel Company
Clarksburg
Cincinnati Hosts Belgian King Queen in War Era Soiree
On October 22 Cincinnati welcomed Albert King of the Belgians and Queen Elizabeth as heroic World War figures. Citizens young and old lined streets near the royal party, greeting with flowers and songs. The royal train departs for Pittsburgh at nine o clock tonight. Woodmen's Circle Notice calls for all members to attend Saturday at 2 PM in the lodge room with Mary Tailor, Supreme Manager, explaining rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Pittsburg
Woodmen's Circle
Ccircle
Mary Tailor
Mary E. Kuhn
Exchange Saturday at Bonafede's store
The ladies of St. Augustine's will hold an exchange at Bonafede's store on Saturday October 18 1919. Proceeds or details are not provided in readable text.
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St. Augustine's
Bonafede's
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews M. BE
Price Hardware Store
President Wilson in fine shape after active day
Secretary Tumulty said the president was in fine shape this morning after a very active day yesterday. Mrs. Wilson telephoned for updates on the national industrial conference as doctors noted dictating a letter did not guarantee a return to active work. Bills for signature would have been presented if ready, with prohibition enforcement measures pending in departments.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tumulty
Grayson
Washington, D.C
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Spargo
Marty
Wheeler
Capital Group
Spargo
Charleston Men Wilt Buy Government Town
A Charleston led syndicate with New York partners aims to buy the town of Ni howe from the Federal Government to prevent its destruction. Members include W C Abney Isaac Loewenstein Hott Charles K Payne and M H Bertolet, noted as wealthy. Official information released today details the plan and motivations behind the bid.
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Charleston
W. Va
New York
Niiroe
W. C. Abney
Isaac Loewenstein
Hott
Charles K. Payne
M. H. Bertolet
Keeney seeks federal probe of Guyan Valley coal fields
President C P Keeney of District 17 United Mine Workers of America travels to Washington to urge a federal investigation into conditions in the Guyan Valley coal fields and treatment of organizers who entered Logan county. He cites support from West Virginia senators and representatives who pledged to pursue the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
C. P. Keeney
United Mini Workers of America
Washington
Guyan Valley
Logan County
Keeney
West Virginia
Mners
Civil unrest erupts in Youngstown over Black strikebreakers
Disorder erupts across Youngstown as white and Black workers clash over Black strikebreakers amid steel industry tensions. Police intervene as fights injure several and arrests rise to at least eighteen, including seven Black individuals. Carnegie Steel reports shutting finishing mill for the morning amid ongoing disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Cemaf
Brier J Hin
Ohio Works
Carnegie Steel Company
US Order May Stop The Mine Tie Up
Washington October 22. After a four hour conference with Secretary of Labor Wilson failure to settle differences and looming strike by 500000 bituminous coal miners forces government action. Another peace bid planned but leaders on both sides say little hope. Senate storm and federal agencies weigh invoking law to avert nationwide hardship and burning coal shortages.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Desperate Battle for Petrograd Rages On
The Yudenitch forces lie at a standstill near Petrograd amid stubborn Bolshevik defense. Reports say 93 Viet forces push north of the city and heavy artillery is being moved up. Krasnoia captured on the Gulf of Finland opposite Kronstadt, as fighting continues around Petrograd with heavy encirclement and renewed assaults.
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London
Yudenitch
Petrograd
Pulkovo
Yudeniteh
Helsingfors
Krasnoia
Gulf of Finland
Kronstradt
Pettograd
Rome Shaken By Morning Earthquake Reports Mixed
An earthquake struck Rome at 7:05 AM causing residents to wake in bed as the tremor lasted a few seconds. No damage reports had been received yet, and details were awaited.
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Rome
Mine Leaders Remain Far Apart on Wage Pact
Washington and miners clash over wages as Secretary Wilson meets operators and mine leaders to avert a coal strike set for November 1. After a two hour session, Wilson adjourned to reconvene at 2:30 P M and again at 8:30 P M with John L Lewis and United Mine Workers. The operators refused to disclose any proposal or whether they would concede, signaling no progress in negotiations.
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Thomas ¥. Brewster
Coal Operators Association
Tabor Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Washington
D. C
Wilson
United Mine Work
America
Express
Sentinel
Ita
Federal Trade Commission Attacks Watson Charges
The Federal Trade Commission disputed Senator Watson and Senator Sherman claims as part of a long campaign by Chicago meat packers against the Justice Department and the FTC. The commission noted Watson’s past lobbying in 1909 and cited correspondence from Wilson and company files. It said officials faced surveillance and theft of papers during the meat packers probe and questioned alleged Bolshevik links in the charges. Washington observers noted impending federal grand jury actions in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
FeDeral Trades Commission
Watson
Republian
Indiana
Shermar Republican
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Wilson and Company
Express men cautioned to quit the strike
Striking express employees in New York were warned by the Railroad Administration to return to work or have their places filled immediately. Any interference with express operations or the employer would be prosecuted under state and federal laws. The notice urges an end to the work stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
New York
Railroad Administration
Producers Win Second Round in Opera Fight
Supreme Court Justice Bijur issued a temporary injunction blocking police and city authorities from interfering with the German opera at Lexington theatre. A hearing on a permanent injunction is set for tomorrow. Produc tion officials announced a 9 o clock performance would go on tonight amid police preparations after rioting and threats of violence Monday night. Mrs. L. A. Smith hosted the ladies auxiliary on Christina street yesterday with attendees calling it a delightful social event.
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New York
Supreme Court
Bijur
Lexington Theatre
L. A. Smith
Christina Street
Strikers fined after Braddock disturbances in Pittsburgh
Rioters arrested during steel disturbances in Braddock were brought before a borough magistrate and fined from ten to twenty five dollars for disorderly conduct. Large crowds gathered near the magistrate while police kept demonstrators moving away from the Edgar Thompson and Carnegie Steel facilities. Authorities barred a Rankin district strike meeting and mills reported normal operation aside from a small turnout at Edgar Thompson Plant.
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Pittsburgh
Braddock
Adzar Thompson Works
Carnegie Steel Company
Rankin District
Steele Companies
Edgar Thompson
Card of Thanks for Frances Mary Barrett
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who were kind during the illness and death of our beloved sister and daughter Frances Mary Barrett. May God bless and reward you. Signed Mrs. Mary Barrett and Family.
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Frances Mary Barrett
Mrs
Mary Barrett
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