England Rail Strike Paralyzes Train Service Nationwide
London Sept 27 Rail workers walked out in a mass stoppage halting all service. Underground motormen joined, buses and trams overwhelmed, depots deserted, and some freight moved by soldiers. Government prepared to run railroads with armed forces if needed. A nationwide crisis loomed as the triple alliance threatened broader action.
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Natior Union of Railwaymen
Wuhow
Branhea
Southwestern Railway
Cara
C. T. Cramp
Union
Eric Geddes
Underground
Motormen's Union
National Union of Railwaymen
England
Telegraph briefs roll across wartime rationing and strikes
London reports a midnight rail strike prompting a government revival of wartime food rationing. The food minister vows to use armed forces if needed to end the railroad walkout. Rockefeller pledges 20 million dollars to medical education via the General Education Board. Wilson may pursue sea modifications if basic principles hold. Seaplanes are planned to Brazil and the Philippines next year. Alex Hosa of Detroit wins the Ohio Open self championship. Benny Vaigar defeats Matt Brock in ten rounds in Cleveland.
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London
Thi
Washington
Brazil
Philippines
Navy Department
Toledo
Ohio
Alex Hosa
Detroit
Cleveland
Benny Vaigar
Matt Brock
Changes in Census Supervisors Announced Today
Washington announces changes in census supervisors with new appointees including secretary of commerce and listed individuals amid administration restructuring. Names appear scattered in OCR text, mentioning John Min eps fam Ryan and Warner Sweet with unclear roles and locations.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Wincommin
John Mineps
Ryan
Aptyene
New York
Warner Sweet
Cuba
Andrew Buchanan
Guanara Brack
Sopemiat
APS to Carry Out Naval Maneuvers
Report from the Associated Press notes naval maneuvers planned by APS, with officials signaling extensive exercises around seaborne operations. The brief mentions transit of a vessel named la Pane and expectations tied to Nikke, indicating heightened readiness and regional defense posture.
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APS
Ascot
Nikke
Former German ships to go to Shipping Board
Washington September 27 The eight former German liners allotted to the United States after the armistice including the Imperator are to be turned over to the Shipping Board by the War Department after surveys. The Imperator was promised to Cunard for New York to England service but will go to the Shipping Board, with other vessels like Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Cap Finister Graf Walderzee Prinz Frederick Wilhelm Pretoria Mobile and Zeppelin already in American ports awaiting alterations. The ships may be used to establish new American freight mail and passenger lines to Europe and South America once allocated by the Allied pool and now deemed permanent by Shipping Board officials.
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United States
Imperator
Shipping Board
War Department
Ministry of Shipping
Hoboken
Cunard Line
New York
England
War’ Department
United Tes
Great Britain
Allied Shipping Pool
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Kaiserin Auguste
Victoria
Cap Finisters
Graf Walderzee
Prinz Frederick Wilhelm
Pretoria
Mobile
Zeppelin
New
Iran
Europe
South America
Dying Note on Adelina Patti at Craig-y-Noa Castle
London reports the death of renowned soprano Adelina Patti at Craig-y-Noa castle in South Wales. Born in Madrid in 1843, Patti rose to fame across Europe and America, captivating audiences with a landmark operatic career that defined an era.
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Adelina Patti
Generation Age
Wales
London
Craig-y-Noa
Ponycas
South Wales
Adeline Pant
Paul
Madrid
Ducia
Elf Academy Dlace
Bom
Americans Not Mentioned in Tran Trouble Dispatch
A Belgrade Serbian Press dispatch notes no American participation in Tran disorders. It states Tran inhabitants captured an armored car three machine guns many rifles hand grenades and ammunition.
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London
Belgrade
Tran
Wilson Praises Francis for Russian Work in Moscow Banquet
President Wilson broadcasts praise for David R. Francis United States ambassador to Russia for handling a difficult situation with principle and courage. Francis recalls experiences in Russia at a banquet in his honor and condemns the Bolshevik government while supporting steady leadership. The ambassador labels William Foster, steel workers secretary, a syndicalist during remarks on the steel strike.
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St. Louis
Wilson
David R. Francis
United States
Russia
James E. Smith
Francis
Ates
William Foster
Steel Workers’ Committee
Employers See Men Return To Posts In Steel Strike
Early week results show both sides preparing for a crucial test on Monday. Steel firms forecast defections in strikers and a break in union resistance while leaders promise steady resolve. Across Pittsburgh district meetings intensify recruitment as Ohio Carnegie Steel plans a Monday restart. King Peter’s Serbia journey noted amid broader strike coverage in Mahoning Valley.
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Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
Chicago
Youngtown
Ohio Works
Carnegie Steel J Company
Belgrade
Peter
Arand Marke
Jerovatz
Serbia
Gary
Ind
Hhis
Indiana Steel
Arandjelyoats
Greece
Kato Declares Japs Will Not Abandon Rights
Tokio report says Viscount Kato former foreign minister and treaty partner in 1915 insisted in Nagoya that Japan would never yield its preferential rights in Manchuria and Mongolia. He also argued Japan’s Shantung rights stem from treaties and should be excluded from a proposed US Britain France Japan consortium.
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Nagoya
Viscount Kato
China
Japan
Manchuria
Mongolia
Shantung
United States
Great Britain
France
Viscount Grey Debarks for Washington Credentials
Viscount Edward Grey the new British ambassador to the United States arrived in New York from London on the Mauretania and debarked today to proceed to Washington to present his credentials. He and his party of nine spent the night aboard and left for Washington over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at 10 30 a m.
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Viscount Edward Grey
United States
London
Mauretania
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Restrictions on radio operations to change Oct 1
War time controls on radio stations and equipment for aristers will be removed October 1. Technical and experimental stations at schools and colleges and all non commercial stations will be free of restrictions. Commercial traffic restrictions stay until peace is proclaimed. Aviator visits Minot. Lieutenant Marvin Northrup, an aviator from Minneapolis, arrived in Minot to visit relatives after performing at the Jamestown fair. He left for Minneapolis Friday.
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Aristeurs
Navy Department
Minot
N. D
Marvin Northrup
Minneapolis
Jamestown
Mra C.F
President Wilson rests as illness halts peace tour
President Wilson, en route to Washington on a special train, is resting comfortably with Dr. Grayson reporting the condition not critical. He has suffered nervous exhaustion and influenza-like illness but is described as in good spirits with rest and a possible return to Washington debated for the near future.
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Boe Vial
Wilnon
Wellington
Wichita
Kaswan
Washington
Mars- de
Grayson
Wilson
Frias
Ashington
White House
Indianapolis
Cary T. Grayson
Five balloons start in army and navy race
The army and navy balloon race began in St Louis with five craft taking off last night. The first army balloon from Fort Omaha, piloted by Lt Col J W 8 Wuest and Lt William Huffman, landed near St Louis after about four and a half hours due to a leaking bag. The first navy balloon flown by Ensign J H Stevens and Lt W R Reed landed near Me nominee, Michigan after thirteen hours. A second army balloon from Brooks Field, San Antonio, landed at Pittsfield Wisconsin, with pilots Lt I H Coulter and Harold Kine. A large balloon sighting near Menominee, Michigan, and Muskegon, Michigan, was reported as part of the derby activity.
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St. Louis County
Fort Omaha
Neb
J. W
Wuest
William 2. Huffman
St Louis
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
J. H. Stevens
W. R. Reed
Pensacola Naval Station
Menominee
Mich
A. B. Lambert
I. H. Coulter
Harold K. Kine
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Texas
Air Une
St. Louia
Pittsfield
Wis
Conference shifts stance on Fiume trouble
Paris reports the peace conference shifting its view of the Fiume crisis. It no longer sees it as a purely Italian matter as Jugoslav and Adriatic claims draw in, raising the threat of Balkan war. The Italian stance on quickly suppressing the mutiny softens, yet the supreme council warns international action may be required within days if Italy cannot restore order.
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Paris
Fiume
Adriatic
Supreme Council
Italy
Mauna Loa erupts again near Hilo summit in 20th century event
Masna Loa volcano on the island of Hawaii near Hilo erupted today, sending lava columns and gases skyward. Observers from the monitoring station at about four thousand feet witnessed the eruption near the 13,000 foot Mauna Loa summit, echoing a 1816 event.
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Masna Loa
Hilo
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Mauna Loa
Italy Faces Imminent Civil War Warns Alarmists
A Rome report cites alarmist sources claiming Italy is near civil war. The alleged factions include Nationalists and Militarists, blamed for plotting to seize control of the government after the armistice. Captain Gabrielle and the Plame raid context are mentioned amid fears of overthrowing Nitti.
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Rome
Gabri
Nitti
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