Half Million Wage Earners Affected By U S Steel Unions Clash
Preliminary skirmish opens as U S Steel Corporation and unions trade conflicting claims that affect about five hundred thousand workers. Both sides clash over wage and labor terms, signaling ongoing dispute potential.
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U. S. Steel Corporation
Associate Press
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago
Pittsburg
Albert H. Gary
Foster
Steel Workers Union
Pittsburgh
First Casualties Reported as Steel Strike Erupts
Early reports from the Pittsburgh and Chicago centers indicate many plants remain in operation with reduced forces while Bethlehem Steel workers refuse to join the strike. 35,000 Bethlehem employees pursue conference talks as U S Steel and allied plants face disruption and mixed compliance.
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Bethlehem Steel’ Works
Bethlehem Steel Co
Pittsburg
Chicago
Gary
Hammond
Cleveland
American Steel & Wire Co
Ohio
Youngstown
Steubenville
Carnegie Steel Co
Unio
Pennsylvania
Portsmouth
Warren
Canton
Toledo
Columbus
Lorain
Pottsville
Reading
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Indiana
Buffalo
Lackawanna Steel Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Colorado, Fuel & Iron Co
Pueblo
Witneis Steel Company
South Chicago
Pittybert
U. S. Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Pitteburr
Steel Corporation
Wm. E. Foster
Steel Workers National Committee
Riot confrontations as crowd clashes with police in morning
A large morning crowd resisted state police efforts to disperse them. Rioting continued with missiles thrown at officers. Troopers charged the crowd using clubs, injuring about a dozen. Shots were fired into the air. no one was hit. Twenty arrests followed and detainees were jailed for inciting to riot. Police blamed a foreign element for the disorder. By noon the borough was quiet.
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Arcesis
Clariton
Pennsylvania
Focal
County Convention to Be Held in Lawrence
The Centre Protective Association of Doulas county will hold its county convention in Lawrence on Wednesday with delegates from Eudora Lone Star Midland Kiln Valley and Barker. It will issue instructions on the automobile thief campaign for the grand lodge and national meeting in Omaha City Nebraska. The association plans to press real campaigns against motor car theft and notes it remains known as the Anti-Horse Thief association from its western origins.
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Centre Protective Association
Doulas County
Lawrence
Eudora
Lone Star
Midland
Kiln Valley
Barker
Grand Lodge
Eutls City
Nebraska
West
High meat prices blamed for high fruit costs in county
BR F. Smith, longtime head of the Douglas County Horticultural Society, says meat prices drive fruit costs. He notes no new orchards are being planted, old trees die, and land shifts to cattle and hogs, predicting higher fruit prices unless new orchards are started.
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BR. F. Smith
Douglas County Horticultural Society
Mr. Smith
Ohio
Douglas County
Quigley Named Umpire for World Series Action
F. C. Quigley of Kansas will officiate in the Eg19 World Series. A Kansas native, he started at Kansas University, coached St. Marys football, and became a National League umpire in 1901. He worked World Series games three times and resides in St. Mary, Kansas.
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F.C. Quigley
Toneka
B. C. Quirley
Kansas
Kansas University
St. Marys
Misssouri Valley
Tlis
St. Mary
Bank Entry for Chicago Trip Tied to Army Veteran
A veteran plans to enter the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City during a busy period at the university for a business trip to Chicago. He previously served two years in the army and rose to the rank of captain, following in his father A. D. Flintom’s start at the same Kansas City bank.
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Kansas City Bank For
Chicago
National Bank of Commerce In
Kansas
A. D. Flintom
Kansas City
Mayor's order to enforce Union Pacific crossing rule
John Robinson, local agent, says Mayor George L. Kreeck's order to arrest crews on trains left standing at Seventh street crossings will enforce long sought railway traffic safeguards. Trainmen have been told to keep North Lawrence crossings open or cut trains to prevent delays. Robinson blames trainmen for past delays and warns arrests will cost days in jail, not minutes. Mrs. N. E. Berry to host informal dinner for Nat Tunior's seventh birthday tomorrow evening.
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George L. Kreeck
Union Pacific
Seventh Street
John Robinson
Robinson
North Lawrence
N. E. Berry
Nat Tunior
Lawrence Speeters
Willy
Liewt
Albert Keys
Sam Witzgerald
Kansas City
Lawrence
Red Cross Drive Plans Discussed In Conference
Southwest Division executives meet Saturday and today to discuss plans for a Red Cross drive. The session focuses on organizing local fundraising and volunteer efforts across the district.
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Red Cross Drive
Southwest Division
Red Cross Drive Planned In Douglas County Schools
Fifty cents from every dollar membership goes to health work locally. Miss Lavetto Newman outlines the Red Cross peace program and disease prevention efforts in Douglas County. Junior Red Cross drives will run October 1 to 15 with sixty percent of proceeds to Europe relief and forty percent locally.
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Red Coosa
Douglas County
Wis
Tawrenés
Misa Lavetto Newman
St. Low
Wiesna
Newman
Rel Cross
Miss Newman
Red Cross
Sociel
Real Cross
Washington
Newman Jothn Lawrence
Milfred DeClurey
Reed Cross
St. Louis
Lawrence
Eiveyal
Europe
Old Stars Back For Oklahoma Soon Season
Norman Oklahoma September 2 The athletic prophesies foretell a notable 1919 football season at the University of Oklahoma as veterans return for fall practice under Coach Hennie Owen. Captain elect Dewn Deacon Johnson Ham center and White Swatek lead 1918 players trying for spots with new contenders including Tardy Tyler and Heaskett at end.
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Norman
Oklg
Fardy
University of Oklahoma
Farmer Ovlshorvat
Hennie Owen
Pany” James
Bert
Tubby
Taylor
Dewn
Deacon
Johnson
Ham
Swatek
Tardy
Tyler
Owen
Askett
End
Martin
Wagoner
Wife Files Divorce Suit Over January Abandonment
Rose Claire Smith sues William H. Smith in district court claiming abandonment in January 1917 after alleged abuse and cruel treatment. The couple married October 18 in Lawrence.
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Allering
William H. Smith
Rose Claire Smith
District Court
Contracts for jetties and highway grading to be let this week
Douglas county commissioners announce contracts to protect the Kaw river bridge at Eudora and grade sections of the Fort to Fort highway. They plan road and bridge inspections with I. E. Wolfe and will open bids Saturday. Estimates cover the river jetty at Eudora and highway grading along the Fort to Fort route. Kansas City.
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Douglas County
Kaw River
Buetora
Fort-To-Fort
I. E. Wolfe
Leavenworth Non Frits Tie
Douglas and
Lexenworth
Eudora
Graditys
Seetians
Court House
Phymas County
Kansas — City
Farmer’s Home Robbed. Family Away During Break-In
A farmer reported to Sheri Woodsword that his home was robbed yesterday while the family was absent. The thieves used an Iver Johnson revolver and a razor in the break-in and even cooked a meal before leaving. No suspects identified yet.
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Sheri
Iver Johnson
Shortage of Text Hooks Hurting Freshman Classes
The university reports a shortage of text hooks hampers several departments. More students than expected and insufficient ordered texts strain courses, especially in Freshman levels. An exchange is run by the Women’s Student Government Association on the lower floor of Fraser Hall.
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Hoak
der Rive
Eyehance
Woemen
Assorinetion
Fraser Vel
Hackney Named Fair Price Director for Kansas
Sept 2 Tonelka reports Edward Uacknesy of Wellington named fair price director for Kansas under United States Attorney General Palmer. He will organize county investigation committees with Fred Robertson to address price concerns and regulate living costs.
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Tonelka
Alten
Edward Uacknesy
Wellington
Kansas
United States
Palmer
Hackney
Fred Robertson
Knavena Democrat
Marriage License Issued by Probate Judge C B Lindley
License granted to Charles Tewis of Willia noe and Rene Fitehpatrick of Vin and by Probate Judge C B Lindley.
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C. BE. Lindley
Charles Tewis
Willianoe
Rene Fitehpatrick
Vinand
Pair Directors Meet Douglas County Association at Chamber
Directors of the Douglas County Pair Association will meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow for a 2 30 gathering to transact business.
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Douglas County Pair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence Choral Club Reorganized Under New Director
The Lawrence Choral Club announces reorganization under Peet Arts at the University School. Former director last worked in 1917 and initial rehearsal invites all former members and interested singers to join for a Christmas season program and future performances aimed at uplifting community spirit.
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Lawrence Choral Club
Peet Arts
Univerty School
Bell
Nevin
Sevin
Ebourne
Tor Y Us
Dawe
Austin
Want Men for the Navy in Lawrence Area This Week
Readers near Lawrence invited to enlist in the United States Navy this week. Walter Sehiton, chief promising mate, and Geet W. Moria, an engineer, will remain in Lawrence to talk with interested men about service, training opportunities, and rapid promotions for machinists and wireless trained personnel.
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Owens
W. Moria
Walter Sehiton
Promirrs
United States Navy
Denyynee
Massachusetts
Taawrence
Amen
Navy
Traule
Keeler Wins City Tennis Championship
Keeler claims the city tennis title after a finals week event featuring Roy Ziezenis and other entrants. The champion earns a silver candlestick prize as the tournament progresses with matches starting this week.
Trials of 38 men in espionage case open in Wichita
United States district court in Wichita opens hearings today on four criminal indictments against thirty eight alleged members of the IWW on espionage act charges and obstruction of wartime prosecution. defendants arrive from across Kansas. prior hearings have quashed indictments on technicalities. cases include United States vs Anderson et al and related actions involving bankruptcy and property disputes tied to Kansas oil and gas holdings valued at about one million dollars.
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United States
Anderson
Chicago
Bianeh Ooline Federal Court
Kansas Cities
Withita Natural
J. 8
Eimiitere
Sujer Tie Imnise Gas and Fuel Com
Yang Sor Slualoog
Wavine
Pgenfron
Gatler
Pease
Minnesota-Banks Company
Guytoe i Rast Company
Wichita
High School Prank Ends in City Court
Five high school students faced disturbance of the peace charges after police found them posting election posters in the school building early morning. They were released on bonds of $200 each as their case awaits trial.
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High Sehonl
Notte
Fo Crocker
Tre
Ralph Durkind
Fe Roy Heney
William Hughes Marl Reynolds
Clarenes
Teun
Vine
Jule Stewart
Letters to Know Kansas City Woman Visits Lawrence
A batch of letters addressed to Kansas University and the shorthand KSUL remain undelivered as street and house numbers are missing. Mrs R R Dele of Kansas City is visiting Lawrence for several days.
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Mrs
R. R. Dele
Kansas City
Lawrence
Traffic cops to stay in Lawrence as speeders face court
City officials announce no vacation for Lawrence speeders as Kansas City officers continue traffic duty. Nine speeding arrests were made Saturday with fines mostly $5 plus costs totaling $10.50. Judge C C Stewart will hear cases Tuesday amid ongoing contested matters.
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Lawrence
Kansas City
R. R.dolah
Fred Simpson
O. B. Cox
N. H. Thayer
George Porteous
Ed Calvin
Dwight Ream
Louisa Miller
Glenn Cox
Otlock
Krerok
C. C. Stewart
M. Cohn
Wian Newmark
John Shea
Presbytery to Meet at Lawrence Church
The Teneka Presbytery of the river region from Kansas City to Junction City will convene tomorrow and Wednesday at the Ninth Street and Vermont Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. S. J. Alderson will preach Tuesday evening, followed by officer elections for six months. Wednesday includes business review and an education talk.
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Rody
Lawrence
Teneka Presbytery
Kansas City
Junction ‘City
Tomurrow
Presbyterian Church
Ninth Street
Vermont Avenue
S. J. Alderson
Mayor to speak on freight rate hearing at chambers session
Mayor Kreeck will address the Commercial Chamber tomorrow on the hearing before the State Utilities Commission about freight rate increases and permanent rates for Western Area during the war. The meeting at 12:30 p.m. will also cover the interurban line rate hearing and a schedule for Thursday in Te-Deka. Funeral services for Mrs. P A Davis are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at North Lawrence Christian church. Today marks the centenary of Joseph Seligman birth, founder of the banking house bearing his name.
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Comemrcial Chamber
Kreeck
Chamber of Commerce
State
Ble Utilities Commission
Te- Deka
Joseph Seligman
Great International Banking House
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