Kenyon Seeks Federal Inquiry Into Steel Strike
Senator Kenyon Republican of Iowa moved and the Senate adopted a resolution ordering a federal inquiry to determine if remedial action is possible. He said the committee would travel to steel centers, begin Thursday, and hear first from John J. Fitzpatrick, chairman of the United States Steel workers and Gary, to learn causes of the strike.
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Waseington
Seiale Tabor
Senate
Kenyon
Republican
Towa
Gary
United States Steel Corpor
John J. Fitzpatrick
Six Important Steel Centers Shut Down in Lockstep
Washington dispatch reports six key steel centers in the Pittsburgh district nearly all of U S Steel operations halted. Cities named include Youngstown Elwood City Sharon Sharonville and others as workers strike expansion paralyzes iron and steel production. Pittsburgh mills and nearby plants like Homestead and Braddock show continued operation only in partial form as the nationwide strike intensifies.
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Washington
Sburgh
Strike Cost Is Millions Daily
Pittsburgh Pa September 20 The steel strike costs workers nationwide about 4000 a day in wages based on United States Steel payrolls which cover roughly 3 percent of national output. Independent firms control the rest. The strike is estimated to deprive steel interests of over 1,280,000 daily in earnings. Industry allies face material shortages and disrupted production amid capital labor tensions.
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Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Asel
United States
Braddock
Amenean Steel
Carnegie el
Homestead
Clairton
United States Steel
Woodlawn
Midland
McKeesport
PaFi
Playpayer Valley
Donora
Farrell
Carnegie
Johnstown
Combiria Steel
Lorain
Nlew
Wilson advances man visitor at Capitol
Jervis, an advance man for President Wilson, held a conference with the governor's secretary in the morning before the removal plane for Wilson. The meeting at the Capitol focused on scheduling and arrangements for the presidential transit and related events.
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Wilson
Capitol
Re. Jervis
Ser Christopher
Coal Shortage Paralyzes Vienna Trams and Factories
Vienna is largely paralyzed as coal shortages halt tram cars and threaten shutdowns of tie factories. About half a million workers face work stoppages, with conditions worsening as supply disruptions continue.
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Vienna
Nna
Indian Conference Meeting Canceled in Oklahoma City
The General Indian Missionary conference scheduled for Oklahoma City this week has been moved to Wichita due to a conflicting state event. The gathering will include Indian and anti-taber discussions.
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General Indian Missionary Conference
Oklahome Ei
Wichita
Army blimp flies with auto power on circus day
A damaged report describes an improvised Army blimp built from a box kite eight feet tall, using a motor to lift it at Westwood field. The device failed to rise due to calm conditions, leaving observers puzzled as the improvised airframe collapsed after an attempt to tow it aloft.
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Nowan
Westwood Field
Two Flu Cases Reported in City
Two cases of flu were reported to the health department this morning. Dr. George Fulton confirmed the diagnosis and the city health officer said no flu has been found in the season. Names given include Fred Mitchell of 109 West Washington Street and Caminetti of room 3 Lawrence Hotel.
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Health Department
George Fulton
Ver
Oklahore
Fred Mitchell
West Washington Street
Caminetti
Lawrence Hotel
Inactive Navy Officers May Get More Pay
Navy officers on inactive duty may report for physical examination to confirm rank at the recruiting station. If rank is confirmed they will receive two months active duty pay but remain on inactive status. Confirmation does not change status or entail orders to return to active duty.
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Erie
Courthouse Closes for Oklahoma City Fair Day Observed
Courthouse offices will close for Oklahoma City day at the fair. The district court will not adjourn, but many departments will close for the celebration. The treasurer and clerk offices likely to close. school day affected and Friday tied to President Wilson visit.
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Oklahoma City
Torhorrow
Wilson
Apritoalists Seek Lost Vessel in Delayed Mission
A fragmentary report notes an expedition to locate the steamer ValWal in port that night. The outcome remains unclear whether the voyage was postponed or definitively abandoned, with follow up to confirm the final status.
CLEAR SKIES DRAW CROWD TO HEREFORD FAIR
Record crowds attend Hereford fair day of racing with clear skies and 11,000 on ground. Horse racing features prominently as spectators line the track and officials report strong betting and steady attendance.
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Noo
Attendance and events at a local fair and auto race day
A fragmented schedule lists attendance at nine Mondag events and a 11,000 per lime program. Morning activities include shorthorm care and Belgian horses with Berkshire stock. Afternoon features judging of Hopeford cattle and racers in grandstand hippo drome. Evening shows include automobile racing and a Chautead carnival.
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Hang Shires
Lester
Anit Sherp WaJudeing
Heath Confer
Hopeford
Grand Stand Hippodrome
Oklahoma City School Day at State Fair Draws Big Crowd
The first sunlit day at the state fair drew up to 20 000 attendees by noon as thousands of youngsters filled the grounds and crowded toward the midway. Judges highlighted Percheron horses and cattle breeds including Angus Guernsey Ayshire and Holstein with noted champions from Canada and others prompting wide acclaim.
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Oklahoma City
Ayen
Canada
North
Kansas
Soaredned Saree and the Quiet Wake
A fragmented item reports a local event involving Soarerdned Saree and a person named Teer Ayn Eat Le, with suspected connections to a feast and a financier. Details are sparse, but the piece notes a community gathering and a sign of financial involvement.
Law Enforcing Appeal Is Made at Capitol Meeting
Attorney General SP Preeling urged passage of a joint resolution by county attorneys and sheriffs to oppose strikes and lawlessness. He called for strict enforcement of the ban and encouraged officials to voice views from their localities before adjournment at noon.
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Sheriif
SP Preeling
Wreeling
Steffie
Special Train Stop at Glendive Honors Wilson as Legion Veteran
A special train halted at Glendive Montana where the American Legion badge on President Wilson's coat lapel featured a prominent wartime flag motif. The Glendive post voted him veteran status and extended full membership while Commander-in-Chief of the American Legion presented him a legion button kept for all occasions.
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American Legion
Wilson
Watison
Glendive
Montana
American Army and Navy
Ami
Legion
SS Gana Ee
Wil
Europe moves as U S puts crimp on anti saloon league
London reports the American State Department is acting to extend the anti saloon league prohibition banner in Europe. Two agents in Paris were sent to press the matter but could not complete the outreach. The move aims to widen enforcement of the prohibition stance abroad.
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London
American State Department
Europe
Paris
Traffic Still Held By Canadian Fares?
Traffic remains blocked in Oklahoma City route after the South Canadian river flood, with ferries not yet operating. Old mail roads manager Singletary says traffic will be sent via the bridge four miles from Nora Yan once ferries resume.
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Oklahoma City
Parinate
K A. Singletary
Nore Yan
Boilermaker Union Seeks Receiver in Federal Suit
INDIANAPOLIS Sept 28 A suit filed in federal court seeks appointment of a receiver and the distribution of the international Boilermakers and Helpers of America pension among 1670 members. The Whitings Ind local is alleged to have been expelled illegally by the international. All international officers at Kansas City, presidents of forty-nine lodges, and officers of two subordinate lodges are named as defendants.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Helpers of America
Brotherhood
Kansas City
Doran
Supreme Court Judge Resigns From Bench
Judge 1 F Sharp filed resignation effective October 1, handed to Governor Robertson before departure for Balls Valley funeral services of Congressman Joel Thomson. Sharp to practice law with Stewart and Race after four years on the supreme court.
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F Sharp
Robertson
Bawls Valley
Joel Thomson
Sharp
Stewart
Race
Supreme Court
Plumb Warns Rail Proposals May Trigger Revolution
Washington September 2. Lawyer Jena E Plumb testified before the Interstate Commerce Committee urging passage of the Cummins bill to return railroads to private owners. He argued the bill will provoke strikes and potentially an industry ending revolution if its provisions fail.
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Washington
Jena E Plumb
Ratte Road
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Pint
Irv
Nine held for murder in Chicago race riots
Chicago reports nine indicted for murder and eleven for lesser charges following recent race riots. The disclosure was published today by Mackay Moyne, with the state attorney Bullock confirming. The dispatch also notes Seth Bullock’s death at Deadwood after years of service in the Black Hills community.
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Chicago
Mackay Moyne
Seti Bullock
Deadwood
S$ D
Seth Bullock
Theodore
Nationwide Steel Strike Report Faces Closures and Idle Mines
Reports from Pittsburgh to Wheeling and beyond show widespread plant shutdowns and worker idleness amid a national steel strike. Key mills in Clairton and Donora report near or complete closures while others run at reduced capacity. thousands of workers idle as production stalls across multiple states.
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Ty B. Sheldon
Dian Paroe
Local Troops to Patrol Drumright Riots on Special Train
Tulsa dispatch reports Oklahoma National Guard units ordered to Drumright to patrol the city after a fire at the Drumright telephone building and earlier disorder. Troops from Oklahoma City El Reno and Chand ler prepared to entrain. Third regiment in Tulsa held in readiness. Deputy sheriffs and U S marshals patrolled the streets as violence subdued.
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Oklahoma City National Guard
el Reno
Adjt
C. F. Barrett
Santa Fe
Drumright
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Chandler
Okla
James Ar Mell
Oblatiana
Ins
Vrumright
United States
Sapulpa
Shamrock
Qilt
Prince Jack Argway
W. F. Nicodemus
Jobin Baxter
Ary
Mierdenius
Liberty
Atili c
Drumright Raid Recounts War Time Headquarters seizure
Notes recall of Drumright as a War era HQ for the 1st World War, with accounts of harassing investiture and confiscation of items at a Cuining headquarters. A local woman and a mate arrested, and federal authorities did not take further action.
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Drumright
Ohlahides
Wynaetia
Cuining
Herat
Porateton
Federal Authoritien
War toll rises as air power shapes U S losses
Washington reports war toll from air operations with 1642 dead and 25 090 wounded totaling 122 482 as of September 25. Officials tally ongoing combat costs and impact on military manpower amid air power campaigns.
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Washington
United States
Newey
Guardsmen Held Readiness Amid Drumright Tension
Olahoma City national guards commanders ordered to hold their companies ready for transport at a moment's notice as Drumright unrest prompts gubernatorial inquiry. Governor’s conference with prominent citizens precedes plans to attend Joe Thompson funeral. Barrett states state troops unlikely needed unless rumors prove serious. County attorney and sheriff were absent during the unrest.
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Olahona
Onlner
Arden
Renerel Charles 1
Warren
Drumright
Pants Valley
Joe Thompson
Barrett
Murder charge expected today in Oklahoma shooting case
Information charging attempt to murder will be filed against James Barger this afternoon if Lester Duke’s condition remains favorable after the Sunday evening shooting near Jones. Reports from county officials say Barger rode into Oklahoma shortly after the incident and surrendered to police.
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James Barger
Lester Duke
Robert Buena
Turkey
Burpee
Farger
Oklahoms
Jones
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