British Railways Stop Complete After Failed Conference
London Sept 27 Associated Press reports rail workers halted service in a complete stoppage after government and union talks failed to reach an agreement. Stations are open but nearly deserted as talks end. The union leader and Transport Minister Geddes did not reopen negotiations.
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Associated Press
London
Railwaymen’s Union
T. Cramp
Eric Geddes
Lloyd George
Spirit World Involved in Nashville Murder Probe
In Nashville Tennessee on September 27 Associated Press reports a spiritualist demonstration aided the investigation into the murder of prominent attorney Robin Cooper. Gabriel Hansen a self styled detective testified that Metcalfe the gardener killed Cooper and Nora Lee Cooper's cook is also implicated. Metcalfe and Nora Lee were held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing.
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Cy Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Robin Cooper
Gabriel Hansen
Dennis Metcalfe
Cooper
Nora Lee
Hansen
Metcalfe
Birthday salute to Kenry Phipps and regional events
Kenry Phipps marks his eightieth birthday as President Wilson prepares to speak in Lite Rock and Memphis. World bankers and businessmen converge in Atlantic City for a weeklong international trade conference. Mystic Shriners open a major reunion in New Orleans with delegations from Louisiana and nearby states.
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Wilson
Lite Rock
Memphis
Atlantic City
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Mystic Shriners
New Orleans
England Ends Daylight Time Tonight In Autumn Change
Hungary fixes date for general election today. Armagh Archbishop Crozier calls for a day of special prayer citing recent events in Ireland.
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England
Hungary
Mast
John Baptist Crozier
Archbshop
Armagh
All Ireland
Ireland
Mexican engineer calls for self rule to avert U S intervention
Alfredo Robles Dominguez, a Mexican engineer, writes and posts nationwide urging Mexicans to settle their differences and form a responsible government. The call cites Senator Fall's reply to a Mexico City newspaper inquiry about solving the Mexican situation, noting hope for a government that meets international obligations without intervention.
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Mexico
Washington
Alfredo Robles Dominguez
Republic
United States
Senate
Mexico City
Pall
Asker
Drastic Note to Germans Threatens Lithuania Evacuation
An Associated Press dispatch from Paria reports the supreme council decided to demand Lithuania’s evacuation by German troops under drastic penalties for noncompliance. The note warns that provisions will be halted and financial arrangements withheld if evacuation fails. Rumor of civil war circulates in the city.
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Paria
Aupreme Council
Marabal Foeh
Lithuania
Germany
Navy Pay Boost Proposed by Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels will urge Congress to approve a sliding scale pay raise for Navy officers and enlisted men. The increase targets lower paid personnel and would be outlined when he testifies before the Senate and House naval committees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Daniels
Senate
House Naval
Adelina Patti Dies In London
Famous soprano Adelina Patti died in London today at age not specified in the report. The Associated Press notes her status as a renowned prima donna with a career spanning major operatic houses. She passed away on September 27 with her death reported from London.
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Associated Press
London
Adelina Patti
Odd and Interesting Facts From History
A collection of curious notes covers fur breeding in Holland, converting kilometres to miles, housefly development, iceberg buoyancy, Indian barbering, blanket origins, early playing card symbols, whale speeds, Spanish royal signatures, and the vast number of London landlords totaling twenty two thousand two hundred.
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India
Thomas Blanket
England
Spain
el Rey
King
No Radical Change in Steel Situation
The first week of the steel workers strike ends with no radical changes as both sides wait for Monday. Company officials expect a general influx of workers beginning next week, while few return today to Pittsburgh mills.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel to attempt reopening Mahoning Valley mill
Youngstown officials say after a canvass of employees the Carnegie Steel Company will try to reopen the mill on Monday. It would mark the first restart in the Mahoning Valley since the strike led to plant shutdowns.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Carnegie Steel Company
Mahoning Valley
General Strike Ordered at Bethlehem Steel Plants
Pittsburgh date line reports the national committee for organizing steel workers has ordered a general strike in Bethlehem Steel Company plants, effective Monday at 6 o clock. The move follows ongoing labor actions and targets major rolling mills and production sites. The action sets a nationwide stoppage beginning early next week.
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Pittsburgh
National Committee For Organizing Steel Workers
Bethlehem Steel Company
Wilson Resting Calmly After Exhaustion on Train
President Wilson, returning to Washington in nervous exhaustion from an interrupted speech tour, was described by Dr. Grayson as resting well after a night's sleep. The special train reached St. Louis at 2:80 and halted briefly to change engines, with the president reported resting quietly.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Washington
Grayson
St. Louis
Cotton markets show mixed futures and steady spot prices
The Times wires report New York and Liverpool futures with Oct Dec and Jan quotes, closing steady for some months and firming at others. Houston spots ease 25 points to mid 24s with sales and arrivals listed. Galveston FF O B figures noted.
Laredo National Bank Statement Of Liabilities
Bank officials report a 1919 liability ledger showing capital stock surplus reserved for taxes and deposits. The document lists figures for circulation and other liabilities with signatories A L Vidaurri and J R Fasnacht as assistant cashiers.
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Laredo National Bank
Laredo, Texas
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