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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1919

Page

3

Shooting Opens Large Strike Clash in Pennsylvania

Reports say two foreigners were shot by troopers as police dispersed a crowd before the American steel and wire plant. An innocent wife of a striking employee was wounded in her home with a baby nearby. shots were said to be aimed at her husband. The incident followed protests in Butler and Sharon with several injured.

Sharon Pan Oto Americain Steel and Wire Butler Pal Fscone Flossie Gray West Third Street East Liverpool Ohio Elnora Garrell Elnora Forse

Hatton Foreign Minister QF Italy Report

London reports that Tommaso Tittoni has resigned as Italian Foreign Minister following Prime Minister Pecaton. Tittoni became Foreign Minister in June with the Nitti cabinet. Rotary Club guests from Madison attended a noon luncheon in Indianapolis with brief talks by local Rotary presidents.

London Onernal Diltilia Reoae Tomarso Pittoni Tittoni Dune Nitt Joe Schofield Richard Johnson W. HE Miller C. G. Crawford

Breaks of Disorder Mark Second Day of Steel Strike

In Pittsburgh and surrounding districts the steel strike enters its second day with sporadic disorder and partial shutdowns. Reports say major centers like Homestead Braddock and McKeesport keep mills running while Shenango Monongahela and Mascot valley areas face deeper disruption. Union leaders claim most workers are out, with 98 percent of independent plants on strike and preparations for a larger walkout by week’s end. Henry Raisse predicts next moves from Washington amid Senate inquiries.

Pittsburgh Iron and United States Steel Corporations Homestead Braddock Luquesne Cleveland Henry Raisse Washington Senate United States Steel

Warning of Revolution From Rail Counsel Before Senate

Washington reports Glenn Plumb counsel for the rail brotherhoods warned the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that any effort to prohibit strikers would trigger a revolution. He urged reducing living costs as a remedy for growing unrest while opposing the Cummins bill.

Washington Glenn Plumb Rail Brotherhoods Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Cummins

Methods of organized labor in forcing demands and strikes

Washington reports condemnation of violent methods by organized labor in pressuring for demands. Senator Thomas of Colorado introduced a resolution calling the closed shop un-American and declaring strikes for power as conspiracies in restraint of trade.

Washington Senate Thomas Colorado II

Steel leader refuses talks with labor union over open shop

Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel Corporation, refused to confer with Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Union claiming they did not prove majority support. He insisted the firm stands for the open shop.

United States Steel Corporation Elbert Ho Gary Amalgamated Tron and Steel Workers’ Union

Local Notes on Departure and Moves

Archie Pender and Charles Rankin are returning home. Grace Wells and Anna Montgomery attend Hanover school. Alf Jenkins plans to move to Mr. Howard Smiths farm. Teachers learn their winter posts. Bluford Hutsell family to move. Corn harvest and wheat sowing underway. Thad Gorrell builds a small cottage for his son Lawrence. Marvin Barnsworth travels to Bethlehem to teach. Maude Henry granted divorce from Walter Henry in Indianapolis with daughter Helen custody. Alfred Watson family returns to Indianapolis after death in Madison.

Archie Pender Charles Rankin Grace Wells Anna Montgomery Hanover Alf Jenkins Howard Smith Bluford Hutsell Hinuis Thad Gorrell Ths Lawrence Marvin Barnsworth Bethlehem

Steel strikers ask return to lead defense in Pittsburgh

Washington dispatch reports Rubin, leader of the steel strikers, asked by the National committee to return to Pittsburgh and direct defense of strikers arrested after recent meetings. He aims to lead opposition to Morgan Gary and Rockefeller during the Senate probe of the strike.

Washington Rubin Folia Poepatnick National Compittee Pittsburgh Los Morgan Gary Rockefeller Dunmer Senate

Mayor and city officials flee mob in Drumree Oklahoma

Drumree Oklahoma September reports say the mayor and city officials fled to Cushing to escape a mob that seized the town. They faced threats of hanging and violence as the mob moved through the area, prompting emergency action.

Cushing Okla Mbive Drumree Hema Rimob

Message from President Wilson in Paris on German settlement

A Paris dispatch notes another message from President Wilson arriving today. It concerns the settlement of the German crisis and the compromise proposals among the Allied powers and Italy.

Paris Wilson

Economical gas generators demo by Leo Wolf in Jefferson County

The J B Colt Company introduces Stamford Acetylene Generators for home use with carbide and water lighting. Mr Leo Wolf of Ryker's Ridge is appointed salesman to demonstrate in Jefferson County farmer homes. The system powers 3 to 40 lights, with automatic control, costing 10 to 15 dollars yearly depending on usage.

J. B. Colt Company New York Stamford Savesman W. Po Mr. Wolf Jefferson County

Jefferson County Motor Club Pushes Regional Trade Drive

Jefferson County Motor Club leaders meet with state organizers to promote cooperative effort for improving trade and travel resources in Southern Indiana. The club urges active backing by members, noting ties to the Louisville and Madison automotive efforts and planning a future members meeting. Bees occupy the Court House clock face, covering only the hour marks on the south-facing face.

Boul Hick Broh Hoener State Automobile Associahom Bean Jefferson County Teovancs Ster Hee Rotorods Kroh Osereoth Club Orvanetiten Keatucky Hadonot Dina Ploosrr Indiana Wall Louisville Automobile Club Eoam Kentucky Road Madison Indianapolis Louisville Jefferson Street Main Second Streets Court House

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