Steel men back Wilson plan defer strike in Boston
250 leading Americans urge immediate ratification of the Versailles treaty with Germany. Taft, Gompers, Lowell and others sign a nonpartisan appeal to the Senate, warning delay risks new wars and economic strife. They oppose Lodge amendments and demand prompt action for peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
League To
Taft
Wickersham
Lowell
Harvard
George Gray
Delaware
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Luther Burbank
Luthilii Abbott
John Burroughs
Alton B. Parker
Oscar S. Straus
Jacob H Schiff
Henry P. Davison
Germany
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Peace treaty text reaches Lodge on Austria pact
The Chicago Tribune delivers the Austrian peace treaty and accompanying documents to Senator Lodge. The 381 articles outline reparations, League of Nations terms, and Austria’s obligations, including Article 177 declaring responsibility for war losses and Article 178 noting Austria’s limited resources. The Reparation Commission will determine compensation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Austria
Ington
Chicago Tribune
Senator Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Paris
Washington
St. Germain
Germany
Wilson
Tribune
Senate
Government
League
Price
Austria-Hungary
Ex-Emperor Charles to Visit Alfonso at Early Date
Former Emperor Charles of Austria and his family are expected to arrive at Santander soon. They will occupy King Alfonso's Magdalena Palace as preparations for their coming get underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Alfonso
Madrid
Associated Press
Charles of Austria
Santander
Magdalena
Poet and General Clash Over Fiume Entry
Gabriele D annunzio arrives at Fiume with forty motor lorries after a raid from Ronda. General Pittaluga tries to block the assault as volunteers join the expedition. A dramatic meeting ends with mutual respect and a united cry Viva Fiume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Milan
Gabriele D’annunzio
Fiume
Ronda
Pittaluga
Italy
D’annunzio
National Council
Gros
Martyred Douai and Cambrai Get Honors of the Legion
President Poincaré conferred the Legion of Honor on the towns of Douai and Cambrai for their endurance under German occupation and hardship. He praised their resilience and reconstruction efforts as he toured the cities after leaving Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douai
Cambrai
Paris
Poincaré
McCumber Reaches Compromise on Versailles Reservations
Senator McCumber of North Dakota and Senator McNary of Oregon have tentatively joined Lodge on four reservations to the Versailles treaty. Republicans forecast 49 votes with at least six Democrats supporting the changes on Articles X, XVI, and XVII. The treaty faces a long Senate considering period before final ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Lodge
McCumber
North Dakota
McNary
Oregon
Senator Lodge
United States
Congress
League Council
League of Nations
Reed
Missouri
Gore
Oklahoma
Smith
Georgia
Shields
Tennessee
Thomas
Colorado
Walsh
Massachusetts
Steel Strike Deferred As president hears radicals in Seattle
Washington talks and labor unrest shape the steel strike timeline. Reports from Pittsburgh and Chicago indicate mixed signals on the Sept. 22 walkout, with Samuel Gompers and John Fitzpatrick insisting the strike proceeds unless U S Steel changes stance. The McCumber McNary compromise evolves, with Republicans and several Democrats aligned to back reservations in the League covenant, while reservations debate continues into the Senate ratification phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
William Z. Foster
American Federation of Labor Committee
Iron and Steel
United States Steel Corporation
Washington
D. J. Davis
Edward J. Evans
William Hannan
Samuel Gompers
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago
Coolidge vows to defend Massachusetts sovereignty in AFL Telegram
Governor Calvin Coolidge replies to Samuel Gompers affirming refusal to remove Boston Police Commissioner. He argues the police union's strike endangers public safety, cites Massachusetts law, and asserts state authority over public officers while pledging support for lawful action and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wilson
Washington
Massachusetts
Police Department
Calvin Coolidge
New York Times
Coolidge
Samuel. Gombera
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Curtis
Central Labor Union
Policemen's Union
Igbor
Seventecer
American Federation
Miss Minnick Found Working as Hotel Waitress in AC
Miss Constance Minnick, 16, daughter of E. V. Minnick of Yonkers New York, who ran away after a quarrel, was found employed as a waitress in a small Atlantic City hotel under an assumed name. She admitted leaving home and was reconciled with her father after being brought to Yonkers. Troy received a reward for the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Atlantic City
Constance Minnick
E. V. Minnick
Yonkers
N. Y
American Foundry Company
Marlborough-Elienheim
Miss Minnick
Minnick
Mr. Minnick
E. B. Troy
Troy
Constance
Miller
Galveston Saved by Her Sea Wall
A tropical storm struck Galveston Texas with sixty five mile winds and heavy seas flooding the business district and north side of the island. Three feet of water covered streets while the sea wall withstood the onslaught and rail links were cut for repairs within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fé Railroad
Bay Front
Galveston Bay
San Luis Pass
Radicals Pressure Wilson as Seattle Unrest Grows
In Seattle on September 14, radicals led by James A. Duncan pressed President Wilson for concessions and government recognition during a Sunday conference. Tens of thousands, wearing “Release Political Prisoners” banners, lined streets as the President’s car passed, signaling a tense atmosphere amid I. W. W. activity and calls for industry democratization. The I. W. W. leaders hoped for support, though they anticipate no immediate policy changes. A mass meeting outside the conference room drew attention while the President’s remarks on reform fueled mixed reactions among the demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Seattle
West
Industrial Workers of the World
Wilson
James A. Duncan
Central Labor Council
I. W. W. Here
Young Man claims marriage to missing Philadelphia girl
In Philadelphia a man identifying as Joseph La Grossa of Langsner & La Grossa says he wed Constance Minnick and produced a marriage certificate. The Rev Alvin S Cooper confirms marrying a young woman who gave the name Constance Mini on Saturday at 114 South Twenty Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Joseph la Grossa
Langsner & la Grossa
Constance Minnick
Alvin S. Cooper
Constance Mini
South Twenty-second Street
Bay State Governor Firms Stand on Curtis Meeting
The Bay State governor plans a firm stance in today’s meeting with Curtis and is expected to reaffirm determination not to reinstate striking workers. City remains calm with troops in control as clergymen denounce the strike and lawlessness.
No General Strike in Boston Says Gompers Associate
A New York labor associate said yesterday there will be a very interesting public statement about the Boston police strike to be released tomorrow. He insisted there will be no general strike in Boston and declined further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gompers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mit
The
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Adyt
Nitti
Courier
Cham
Rome
Nutti
Chamber of Deputies
6Th Army Corps
Epoca
Badogno
Signor Nitti
Robilant
Army Command Bureau
6Th Artillery Regiment
Ferrari
D'Annunzio
Adriatic
France
Chicago, Ill
Hartshorne, Fales & CO
Stock Exchange
Broadway
Pall Mall
Mpcumber
New York City News Association
Samuel Gom
Pers
Thurston
Globe Theatre
Ublic
Advt
Rich Yon
Kers
Bride
Bartenders’ Union
Bere
Balto
New Jersey Central
Liberty St
RY McK
Bay State
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!