Test of Strength in Treaty Fight Begins in Senate
The Senate opens the final stage of ratification debates on the Treaty and League Covenant. Lodge to lead the open executive session as McCumber files an individual report challenging the majority reservation on article ten. Article by article readings may quicken the test of power among factions.
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Associated Press
Washington
National
Senate
League of Nations
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
McCumber
North Dakota
League Council
Assembly
United States
League
Johnson
California
Great Britain
Realty Situation to Be Studied in City Harrisburg
The Harrisburg Real Estate Board will hold its annual banquet at the Senate Hotel at 6 30 p m to discuss the housing shortage and the need for more building. John E Gipple will preside with several experts speaking before more than 100 attendees from real estate, building, contracting, and banking sectors. A C Young Edward Moeslein and C G Backenbross are on the arrangements committee.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Real Estate Board
Senate Hotel
John E. Gipple
A. C. Young
Edward Moeslein
C. G. Backen- Bross
Baker denies opposing Oves for city treasurer
Harry Baker, chairman of the Dauphin County Republican campaign committee, said there is no foundation for reports he opposes Harry F. Oves for city treasurer. He stated, Sam for Mr. Oves, always has been and will be to the end of the campaign, any contrary claim is untrue.
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S. Harry Baker
Dauphin County Republican Ecandidates Campaign Committee
Harry F. Oves
Sam
Oves
Mr. Baker
Baker
C. E. Weber
Weather report for Harrisburg area with showers and river rise
Harrisburg and vicinity expected unsettled conditions with probable showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures to remain largely unchanged as easterly winds shift gently. The Susquehanna and its tributaries are forecast to fall slowly or stay near steady, with river level around 3.4 feet Tuesday morning.
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Harrisburg
Susquehanna
Labor and Wilson Confer on Issues in Seattle
Labor representatives met President Wilson in Seattle to present grievances of Pacific Northwest workers. They urged a nationwide strike planned for October 8 in support of Mooney and criticized political prisoners serving sedition terms. Wilson urged labor and capital to bury the hatchet and asked leaders to avoid strikes until the Washington economic conference on October 6.
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Seattle
Stp
Wilson
Pacific Northwest
Mooney
Washington
Labor men to try to force reinstatement
Boston September 15. A definite campaign to regain positions lost by desertion of duty for striking policemen was expected to begin today after a conference between union labor leaders and Police Commissioner Curtis. Attending were Frank H. McCarthy, John F. Mellinis, and O'Donnell of the Central Labor Union. The AFL's backing remained uncertain. State guardsmen and city police remained on duty, with riot sticks replacing rifles in some areas to curb clashes, and federal plans to send Regular Army and Navy troops noted only as a precaution.
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Associated Press
Boston
Ben
Curtis
Frank H. McCarthy
New England
American Federation of Labor
John F. MelIinis
Policemen’s Union
O'Donnell
Central Labor Union
Navy
Lloyd George and Tittoni at Conference 27 bag
Paris Sept 15. Premier Lloyd George of Britain and Foreign Minister Tittoni of Italy attend today's Supreme Council meeting at the Peace Conference. Due to recent events, observers believe the council will defer final examination of the Bulgarian Treaty, with delivery possibly delayed until later in the week.
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Paris
Havas
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Tittoni
Italy
Mate Kills Captain By Assend Press. Wilmington NC
Investigation into the death of Robie E. Corkrum, captain of the schooner William H. Sumner after grounding at Topsail inlet, points to the crew. Authorities say three Negro seamen admit Corkrum was shot with his own revolver by mate Charles I. Lacey, who was jealous over promotions to master.
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Assend Press
Wilmington
N. C
Robie E. Corkrum
William H. Sumner
Topsail Inlet
Corkrum
Charles I. Lacey
McNair Claims to Have Broken Slate
Democratic bosses fear loss of control over candidate slate as McNair asserts break with party line. Ward workers report orders to coerce Hartman into the lineup for the next national convention.
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McNair
Hartman
Fierce Battle for City Nomination in Final Hours
In a tense pre primary clash the Democratic machine fights over mayor and treasurer choices. Hartman and McNair urge support amid internal snarl while McCormick allies back McNair, Hartman claims city support as editors push for Hartman. Republican contenders hover with Hoverter seen rising and Oves vs Weber split over the treasurer post.
Record-Breaking City Voter Registration Near 16 000
Almost 16 000 men in the city registered to vote in the primaries and general election, far surpassing 1918 and 1917 figures. Fifteen precincts required extra Republican ballots as turnout exceeded expectations. Registrations across districts totaled 15 772, with 55 late additions bringing the final to 15 827.
Everything in readiness for the primaries
County commissioners completed preparations for the primaries with ballots ballots boxes voting booths and registration books ready. Vacancies on the boards were filled by court appointment in several wards and districts. Ongoing high Republican enrollment prompted extra official ballots in many precincts. With 19 000 enrolled voters county and 16 000 citywide a record vote is predicted.
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Harrison Mater
W. G. Snyder
Lloyd L. Meek
Millersburg
Joseph I. Corbett
R. H. Hogentogler
H. E. Ellenberger
Albert E. Senior
Seventh Ward
H. E. Lenhart
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Eighth Ward
Ninth Ward
Tenth Ward
Twelfth Ward
Thirteenth Ward
Storm Abates After Hitting Coast Towns
A tropical hurricane plowed along the Texas Gulf coast, causing inland reach near the Mexican border. No fatalities reported as winds ease and Galveston floods recede, utilities intact aside from early streetcar shutdown. The report notes flooded streets, drifting debris, and residents adapting to high water and rain. Also a local church meeting notice in Shiremanstown.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Galveston
United States Gulf Coast
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Weather Bureau
Mexico
Bay Front
Fiume Italy United by Proclamation Amid Turmoil
Geneva reports that Gabriele D An onwards wrote that Fiume joined Italy. Arditi support and Italian troops reasserted control after the breach of local authority. British and French troops barricade quarters as crowds topple Allied flags amid rising anarchy around Susak suburb.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Arditi
Fiume
Italy
Belgrade
Pittaluga
Susak
Miners Return as Conciliation Board Deliberates
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Delaware and Hudson mines reopened after a weeklong strike. About 14 000 miners resumed work while awaiting a decision from the anthracite conciliation board on grievances including excessive docking and layoffs for alleged dirty coal. Delaware Lackawanna and Western mines largely idle except Storre mine at Dickson City with 2 090 workers. Union organizers Fowler and Gleason sought guidance from UMW President Lewis at the Cleveland convention after being refused a hearing.
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Associated Press
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Company
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
Rally to form Harrisburg American Legion post gains support
Scores of veterans from Harrisburg plan a Thursday night meeting in the Courthouse to organize a local American Legion post. Several hundred men have already joined. aims and motives behind the Legion were to be explained, including a pledge to uphold the constitution, foster unity, and promote 100 percent Americanism.
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American Legion
Legion
United States of America
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Rotarian Named to International Publicity Committee
G. M. Steinmetz, president of the Harrisburg Rotary Club, has been chosen for the International Committee on Publicity of the International Association of Rotary Clubs by Albert S. Adams the new International President. Other committee members include Guy Gundaker of Philadelphia William Gettinger of New York William B. Bryant of Paterson and Milton H. Ranck of Lancaster.
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G. M. Steinmetz
Harrisburg
Taxes Due Prompt Action on County Property Taxes
County tax collectors remind residents the 5 percent abatement on 1919 county property taxes expires tonight. All unpaid taxes must be settled in full, as abatement ends September 15.
Seven German POWs Escape Fort Douglas Prison Barracks
Seven teen enemy alien prisoners escaped from the war prison barracks near Fort Douglas Salt Lake City early today through an eighty foot tunnel that apparently took months to construct.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Fort Douglas
Daylight Saving Boon to Workmen Declared by Robbins
Frank A. Robbins Jr, general manager at Bethlehem Steel Plant Steelton, endorses daylight saving after study showing 8,000 workers benefit from extra evening sun. He urges Steelton Harrisburg councils and nearby boroughs to enact local daylight saving for next summer, noting happier workers and more recreation.
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Frank A. Robbins, Jr
Great Steelton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Robbins
Harrisburg
Steelton
Congress
Council of Steelton
Store Employees Petition to Perpetuate Daylight Saving
Bowman & Company department store workers today signed a daylight saving petition asking City Council to extend the measure. Employees, both men and women, who have enjoyed extra sunlit hours for two summers encouraged colleagues to sign and keep the practice.
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Bowman & Company
Healthy living and work quality rise with home gardens
A discussion links healthier bodies and clearer minds to better employees and living conditions. Increased home gardens mean cheaper living, greater contentment, and improved worker morale, with emphasis on the broader social and economic benefits.
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