Bethlehem Steel Plants Hit By National Strike Order
The National Committee for organizing iron and steel workers ordered a general strike at Bethlehem Steel Company plants effective next Monday at 6 am. An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 workers would be affected, with shipyards spared under existing union agreements.
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Toe Associated Press
Pittsburgh
National Committee For Organizing
Iron and Steel Workers
Bethlehem Steel Company
William Z. Foster
Bethlehem
John Fitzpatrick
G. Grace
Grace
Foster
Steelton
Reading
Lebanon
Titusville
Ayree
Moyer Heads National P O S of A at Jacksonville
From Jacksonville Florida a special dispatch reports Gabriel H Moyer of Palmyra elected national president of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Allen town Pa to host next national convention. Other officers named include Herman A Miller Easton national secretary Thomas C Knowles Pottsville assistant national secretary and John W Reese Pottsville national treasurer. The group claims 175000 members nationwide.
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Associated Press
Reading
Jacksonville
Ila
National Convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America
Allentown
Gabriel H. Moyer
Palmyra
Pennsylvania
Moyer
Herman A. Miller
Easton
Thomas C. Knowles
Pottsville
John W. Reese
Burglars Steal Five Slot Machines From Taylor Jail
Scranton police report burglars broke into the Taylor borough jail yesterday and stole five slot machines from a cell. The machines were taken in a prior raid by the borough force.
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Scranton
Taylor
Weather Report For Harrisburg And Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair and slightly warmer conditions tonight and Sunday across Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania. Winds remain gentle from the northeast and east as the Susquehanna River and its branches fall slowly or hold steady with a stage near three feet expected Sunday morning.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Housewives Aid State in Lowering High Prices
A survey asks Harrisburg residents about regular markets on Broad Street Chestnut Street or Hill Market. It covers distance from home mode of transport seasonality delivery methods preferences among farmers retailers or hucksters and how much value savings come from buying in markets versus stores. It seeks data on quantities bought per trip quantities per basket and pre market price checks by season and delivery or tele sales.
Marysville Hosts Welcome Home Celebration for Veterans
Marysville and Rye township greet about 150 veterans returning from U S forces as Lt Governor and congressman speak today. Sergeant Niles Dice and Corporal Foster Palmer arrive home with others expected for a day of events and a banquet at the Masonic Temple. Veterans of Civil and Spanish American wars are fed at noon by the Marysville Red Cross as part of the observance.
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Marysville
Rye Township
United States Forces
Niles Dice
Foster Palmer
First Field Artillery
Masonic Temple
Rumor of Imminent Civil War Alarm in Rome
Associated Press reports rising alarm in Rome over a possible civil war. Factions include Nationalists Militants Socialists with generals named for seizing power and replacing the Nitti cabinet. One million workers strike amid high living costs as socialists push for worker soldier committees.
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Rome
Associated Press
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Fiume
Nitti
Adriatic
Amesty
Italy
Deadlock Ends First Week of Steel Strike
The first week of the steel strike ended with a virtual deadlock as both sides anticipate a crucial test Monday. Steel firms claim confidence the week will fracture union defections, while strikers predict little erosion of support. Mass meetings spread through the Pittsburgh district as organizers push to recruit and strengthen the ranks.
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Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Hold Two as Result of Invoking Spiritualism in Mysterious Murder
In Nashville on September 27 spiritualism is used to probe the murder of attorney Robin J. Cooper. Gabriele Hansen a psycho analytic detective testifies that Metcalf Cooper’s gardener and Nora Lee a cook are held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Evidence includes a crimson pillow slip with pink embroidery a bloodstained suit a newspaper story and a Chicago letter warning careful what you write.
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Nashville
Tenn
Robin J. Cooper
Gabriele Hansen
Dennis Metcalf
Cooper
Nora Lee
Hansen
Metcalf
Severs
Chicago
State Bureau of Markets to survey marketing conditions
Harrisburg will host a survey next week targeting housewives to map marketing facilities and supplies in Pennsylvania cities. A questionnaire will assess market proximity, reasons for patronizing markets, fruit and vegetable sourcing, price trends, delivery costs, and the role of hucksters, with a statewide expansion planned.
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State Bureau of Markets
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Guy C. Smith
Bureau of Markets
Daylight Saving Plea Grows in Harrisburg
Two more firms join the push for daylight saving, with Central Iron and Steel signing 547 workers and Harrisburg Freight Station reporting a petition from all employees seeking longer evening light for recreation after work.
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Mor
Harrisburg
Central Iron and Steel Company
Adelina Patti Queen of Singers Dies at 84
Adelina Patti the prima donna and longtime queen of singers died this morning at Craig-y-Nos Castle South Wales. She reigned for about 40 years and her voice drew praise from contemporaries including the elder Dumas and critics who called her tones beautiful at the source.
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London
Adelina Patti
Craig-y-Nos
Pencae
South Wales
Mme
Dumas
Pitched Battle Between Strikers and Loyal Men in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn today a pitched battle between De Haven Manufacturing strikers and loyal workers left three injured and three arrested after police were called. The clash followed 12 workers refusing to quit for wage and hour demands.
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Brooklyn
New York
de Haven Manufacturing Company
Weather outlook: Generally fair with pleasant temps
Washington reports the forecast for the week starting Monday calls for generally fair conditions across the North and Middle Atlantic States with pleasant temperatures. The outlook emphasizes mild days and comfortable nights across the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Clearing banks report growing reserves this week
The condition of Clearing House banks and trust companies shows they hold 18,422,880 dollars in excess of legal requirements, an increase of 71,609,020 dollars from the prior week.
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Associated Press
New York
All Quiet in Strike at Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Co
Three departments of the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Company closed due to a Thursday strike. Officials say 201 of 784 employees went out, with non union workers also affected. Operations may continue until the steel supply runs out, likely a few days.
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Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Company
Fauase
General Von Below Refused Residence in Dessau
Berlin report states General Von Below is denied permission to reside in Dessau by the city mayor who reportedly told him an influx of generals into the city is not desired.
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von Below
Associated Press
Berlin
Taegliche Rundschau
Dessau
Mighty Host to Honor Veterans at Welcome Home
A multi hour program on the island features community singing, a parade of service members escorted by 125 committee members, a sermon by Bishop McDevitt, remarks by Governor Sproul, bronze medals and posthumous awards. Veterans events include games, dances, and free theater admission.
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Island
Florence Ackley Ley
Welcome Home
Bishop McDevitt
Sproul
Keister
Major Mahin
Mr. Hanson
Harrisburg
Klein Chocolate Company
Washington Americans
River Front Park
Court of Honor
Grays’ Armory
Winterdale
Chestnut Street
Widely Known R. R. Man Balsley Dies After Illness
John Thornton Balsley retired trainmaster of the Pennsylvania railroad died at his Narberth home. He leaves a widow, two brothers William H. and Charles B., and sister Mrs. Katharine Moyer. Born March 22, 1851 in Cleves Ohio, he joined the Pennsylvania railroad in 1867 and lived in Harrisburg as a young man. Funeral plans to be announced. The body will be brought to Harrisburg for burial.
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John Thornton Balsley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Narberth
Philadelphia
William H
Middle Division
Altoona
Charles B
Waltham, Mass
Katharine Moyer
Harrisburg
Balsley
Cleves
Ohio
DeWitt
Walnut Street
Tyrone
President Wilson Resting Aboard Special Train to Washington
President Wilson continues resting on his special train en route to Washington after illness and fatigue from a speaking tour. Dr. Gary Grayson monitors his condition while Mrs. Wilson assists. the trip aims for a full rest as influenza is cited as a prior cause.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Wichita
Kansas
Mississippi
St. Louis
Ohio
Tumulty
New York
Albert
Belgium
Brakeman Injured in Boxcar Collision Near Glen Lock
Struck on the head while atop a boxcar as it passed Witeford bridge near Glen Lock Pa. Charles McPherson of West Fairview is in Harrisburg Hospital with a probable skull fracture. The accident occurred this morning and he remains unconscious.
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Crayton Enck
North Fourteenth Street
Harrisburg
Broad Street
Enck
Witeford Bridge
Glen Lock
Charles McPherson
West Fairview
McPherson
Do Not Forget to Deliver Your Promised Cakes
Mrs. George E. Etter, chairman of the cake committee, calls all who promised cakes for the soldiers dinner to deliver to the Civic Club by noon Monday or to River Front Park by 3 p.m. The committee denied a rumor that soldiers would pay twenty five cents for the dinner.
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River Park
George E. Etter
Civic Club
River Front Park
Harrisburg Prepares Gala Welcome for Service Members
City workers and Chamber of Commerce leaders report three weeks of effort as Harrisburg readies a large welcome home event for soldiers and sailors tomorrow and Monday. Committees assure smooth operation with decorations, a Market Square Court of Honor, and a public call to adorn homes and businesses.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Market Square
Harrisbore
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