22 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1919
Page
1
The New York State Reconstruction Commission recommends a complete government reorganization to trim offices from 171 to sixteen departments. Governor would oversee a consolidated budget and appoint department heads, with hearings set for Wednesday at City Hall.
London dispatch reports a party of American marines landing at Buccari near Fiume amid tension over Italian troops and potential occupation. D’Annunzio vows loyalty to Fiume, urging soldiers to stay, while talks place Fiume under Italian sovereignty with Franco British accord, and warnings of deserters persist.
Five men were shot in Brooklyn during a feud between Italian rival factions at Fourth Avenue and President Street. Victims include Alphonso Susanno, Salvatore Danarode, and Frank Carlo. The Sulzano brothers and Carlo exchanged gunfire after a quarrel. more than twenty shots were fired. All wounded were taken to nearby hospitals while police investigated felonious assault charges.
Deputies and guards at the New Jersey state prison have organized a union and seek affiliation with the Mercer County Central Labor Union, a branch of the American Federation of Labor. Employers say pay must rise to living standards, noting pay rose from 90 to 100 dollars monthly in ten years. A 25 percent bonus recommendation is noted by the state board.
Paris reports the Netherlands will seek the extradition of former Emperor William within two weeks on behalf of the Allies. At Amerongen German monarchists discuss a possible future role for the Hohenzollerns while Britain faces continuing animosity from Lincoln, a German agent, who arrives from Amerongen with unclear intentions.
An official Berlin wireless dispatch dated Saturday cites the recall of Belgium's ambassador at The Hague and Belgium and Holland tensions over revising the 1859 Scheldt treaty. It notes Dutch opposition to renouncing sovereignty, with a peace commission considering the situation. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth planned U S travel, uncertain impact from recalls on the monarchs.
Cardinal Mercier and secretary Dessain discuss Belgium must fortify the Meuse valley and Limburg due to potential German invasion. They warn that concentrating forces inland weakens the north, leaving Waterloo vulnerable, and fear renewed conflict may be welcomed by some Belgians.
BERNE Sept 21 The Polish bureau reports a complete victory over Bolsheviks after ten days of battle on the Duna River. It says Bolsheviki who crossed the Duna were surrounded and killed or captured. Poles have advanced up the river and occupied Duisno.
Buenos Ayres report says Germany seeks a 100 million dollar gold credit from Argentina to fund raw material purchases. The loan would mirror arrangements made with Entente powers last year, with Germany offering security.
Washington dispatch notes President Wilson has toured thirteen states and steadily lost ground on the peace treaty and league of nations. Analysts see no Senate gains for his cause, though he signals a future run for the presidency and aims to sway key reservationists in states visited.
Near Pittsburgh on September 21 labor organizers urged a general steel mill strike nationwide seen as revolutionary. William Foster, head of the unions campaign, is described as a syndicalist at heart while now aligned with the American Federation of Labor under Samuel Gompers.
Long passage argues Foster infiltrates unions to push a general strike approach. It cites alleged control over 24 AFL international unions, notes a deadly coal conflict used to provoke climate, and debates whether Gompers and leaders fear or support him. Report discusses referendum anomalies and motives behind strike leadership.
Pittsburgh area reports reveal a brewing steel strike with the AF of L backing organized action led by Foster. Rioting, arrests, and police clashes flare as workers pour into Clairton, Glassport, and McKeesport while governors and plant leaders weigh a unified plan.
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