Steel Walkout Nears After Labor Committees Rally
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a national steel strike moving toward Monday. John Fitzpatrick leads a committee of 24 international unions as presidents say the stoppage will paralyze industry unless United States Steel meets workers. The strike aims to force conference and deny a closed shop while Wilson and Graham warnings loom. The plan starts at 6 AM Monday with a quorum of workers ready to walk out.
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Pittsburgh
Steel Corporation
Fitzpatrick
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
National Committee
United States Steel Corporation
A.cts
Gary
Ly Unese
D. J. Davis
William Hammon
Foster
John Fitspatrick
Witepatrick
Poster
Witspatrick
Gompera
Mother and daughters complete coast to coast hike
New York reports Mrs. Margaret Remington Charter completed a 4590 mile Seattle to New York hike with daughters Marguerite and Phylia. They traveled five months through England Belgium France Ireland and Holland, claiming to have “discovered” America during the trek.
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New York
Margaret Remington Charter
America
Seattle
Seamen demand wage, eight hour day in steel fight
The seamen press demands including a living wage, union recognition, end to the registration card system, and port inport eight hour day with overtime. They seek conference with United States Steel Corp and dock crew integration. Washington officials express surprise at the September 22 strike plan amid labor unrest.
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United States Steel Corporation
Washington
Pittsburgh
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Brotherhood Men Vote on Strike Across Rail and Ship Lines
About 200000 railway and steamship freight hands and station employes were ordered to vote on a strike to back wage and working condition demands. Led by J J Forrester the union seeks 20 cent hourly raises retroactive to January 1919, restored differentials, two weeks paid vacation, overtime rates for Sundays and holidays, and a guaranteed eight hour day when called.
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Louisville
Brotherhood of Railway
J. J. Forrester
Cinccinnati
Bandits Stop Canadian Train Take $75000 in Paper and Silver
Five masked men bound gagged mall clerks aboard the Ocean Limited near Harluka Quebec at midnight and robbed the mall car of 75000 dollars in currency and silver. The money was en route from Montreal to Halifax. Police launched a manhunt as investigators follow leads to the Halifax area.
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Quebec
Canada
Ocean Limited Express
Canadian National Railway
Harluka
Montreal
Halifax
Harlaka
S. Thoman Porges
France to Ratify Treaty This Week
The French chamber is expected to notify the treaty with Germany this Saturday night. Premier Clemenceau is scheduled to speak tomorrow as part of the proceedings.
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France
Parla
Beil
Chamber of In
Cermany
Wilson in Oakland Speech Presses Treaty Ratification
President Wilson plans to speak in Oakland in support of the treaty after a riotous San Francisco greeting. He answered League of Nations questions, stressed Shantung issues, and argued the league offers a forum for self determination. He will head to San Diego tonight for rest as doctors monitor his voice.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wilson
Oakland
League of Nations Organization
Great Britain
United States
League
Shantung
China
Articel X
Ireland
San Diego
California
Washington
League of Nations
Lenth
Germany
France
Japan
Women's League For
United Mine Workers oppose League of Nations resolution
The Cleveland convention of the United Mine Workers of Africa voted down a resolution to back the League of Nations and urged the Senate to ratify only with amendments. The body tabled the topic, arguing the peace treaty is a political issue unsuitable for labor action. The convention rejected endorsement of radical worker groups and defeated calls for one big union.
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Cleveland
Ohio
the United Mine Workers of Africa
League of Nations
Senate
Fragmented OCR Articl e Excerpt Tangles Health Pains and Local Wit
A garbled passage mentions clinical care and mucous surfaces, with a Western city setting and a noon post office scene. A man jokes about dinner and raising hell, reflecting local humor amid unclear medical references.
Old London Bridge Replaced by New Structure in 1831
The new London bridge opened August 1 1831 replacing the ancient span that stood for eight centuries. The old bridge had 18 stone piers and arches with buildings along it. At Taylor's gate traitors heads were displayed and the bridge was removed due to navigation obstruction.
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London Bridge
Taylor's Gate
The Responsible Element Gives Go Ahead After Strike
The musical comedy manager learns all company principals have struck but chorus and costume workers remain willing. With key performers unavailable, the manager questions timing yet decides to proceed with the show.
Red Cross Ball Blue Brightens Laundress Day
A laundress sings O Happy Day while hanging a snowy wash using Red Cross Ball Blue. The scene hints at social tension as she remarks that fun comes from making some people angry.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Advertisement Claim
An old age kidney health ad touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for weakening kidneys and digestive woes. It promises new life and vigor with two drops daily and urges asking for the original imported product if symptoms persist.
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Fey
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Great
Samy Beara
Uigi Biol Corporation
Vole
Dow Jones
Chicago Dispatch
Iinols Steel Company
Brotherhood
Bandits
Toda
League Covenant
Johnson
Northwest
Reas Benate
SA Catarah Medicin Hall
Meier
Testimon J. Cheney & Co
Feds
Packa
N. Owees
Sioux City Ptg. CO
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