Foster changes stance before Senate labor panel
William Z Foster, secretary of the National Committee on a steel strike, faced sharp questions about his writings advocating revolutionary socialism. He refused to reveal how much his views had shifted unless reporters were barred, then acknowledged that his older writings urged violence and state autonomy, while asserting current beliefs differ and defending his past activism as tied to workers’ grievances amid a steel industry discharge crisis.
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Washington
William Z. Foster
National Committee
Senate Labor Committee
Foster
S Mators
Anchorage
Europe
TOLL
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Gompers
Gonsperg
American Federation of Labor
Syndicat
Storing
South Dakota
Wilson illness causes King to shorten visits
New York, Oct. 4. Due to President Wilsons illness, Albert of Belgium has canceled all engagements in the United States through Oct. 29 except for Boston and Buffalo. From Buffalo he will proceed to California and may visit San Francisco on Oct. 29. Breckenridge Long announced the changes saying the King wishes to visit President Wilson but health reasons prevent a meeting. He plans to go to Washington for a courtesy call if permitted.
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New York
Wilson
Wing Albert
Belgium
United States
Boston
Buffalo
Wil Fo
California
San Francisco
Breckenricht Long
Califfornia
Washington
Unions Set To Have Reps In Labor Council
Washington reports optimistic progress in settling the railroad unions dispute over representation in the industrial conference called by President Wilson. A key appointment from the federation and the addition of three women to the public delegates shape the forthcoming balance. unions outside four brotherhoods retain two reps, while the federation plans and White House notes influence the outcome.
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Washington
Wilson
Ao Tew
Creneral Paines
Tumnethy Shea
Ehdefs
Miilroads
Eraplores
Taber
Miss the Parbell
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Suffrage Association
Misa Gertrinia Barnumo
Chicago
Bureau of Investination
Desparcment
Libor
American Delegate To Russia Missing
Brigadier Edgar Jadwin, chosen to represent the American peace delegation, left Bolshevik territory for safety concerns. A London report claimed Jadwin had been captured by Bolsheviks, per a message to the Morpenthaus commission investigating programs in Poland.
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Associated Press
Paris
Edgar Jadwin
Russia
Heary Morpenthau
Poland
London
Jadwin
Colombian Senate Backs International Union for Latin Nations
Columbia approves a union of all Latin American republics to maintain integration and severance of each nation, adopted unanimously by the Colombian senate per a dispatch to the state department.
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Columbia
Wastlington
Columbian Senate
Atato Department
Senate Table Debate On Treaty and Shantung Award
Washington Oct 4 A three hour Senate discussion on the peace treaty ended with a breathing spell until Monday as debate loomed on the Shantung award to Japan. Senator Jones charged the President with undermining orderly government and urged reservations before ratification. Other senators debated voting power between the United States and Britain and McCumber’s reservations, while Taft conferred with several senators without reporting results.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Shantung
Japan
Jones
Snator Thomas
Colorado
Johnson
California
United States
Great Britain
McCumber
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Repgans
Utah
Thomas
League Assembly
Canada
New Zealand
America
Taft
New Freight Cars Go In Service Each Day
Washington Oct 4 So far as the public is concerned the railroad administration dispute over car prices is academic as cars are rapidly placed in service. Since March new cars have been delivered, purchased under private operation price parity. Up to Sept 29 1954, 4959 cars have been put in service with 900 cars added each working day.
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Washington
Railroad
Ratroad
Bodies to be returned of all American soldiers
Washington announced that the bodies of all American soldiers buried in Germany Belgium Italy Great Britain Luxemburg and northern Russia will be brought back to the United States as soon as transportation can be arranged. Secretary Baker said orders were issued for the purchase storage and traffic division of the general staff to oversee the operation and speed it up.
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Washington
Ots
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Luxemburg
Russia
United States
Baker
General Staff
Neurologist says Wilson in grave but cheerful state
Dr Francis X Dercum, consulting neurologist, says President Wilson is in a grave condition but of cheerful frame of mind after visiting him at his bedside. He confirms Dr Graysons earlier diagnosis and notes exhaustion and weakness from the strain of the peace conference while Wilson remains determined and engaged.
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Philadelphia
Francis X. Dercum
Wilson
Dereum
Grayson
Dr. Dercum
Dereumed
Washington
Jones Attacks Wilson Over Treaty Handling
Washington reports Senator Jones of Meputifean denounces President Wilson for undermining representative government through actions and rhetoric. He urges delay of the covenant, argues the League of Nations should be ratified with safeguards, and calls for American representation in the league to be elected by the people.
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Jones
Wilson
Washington
Jones, Meputifean
Washingston
Itu
Senaute
Wilson Whey
Pekeetui
Otter
Beversanent
Amel Wens Ss Add
Hus
James
United States
Germany
Council
The
League
Rioting in Elaine Arkansas Leads to Mass Captures
Report from Little Rock states fifteen armed Negro rioters were captured near Elaine Arkansas after clashes with White groups Friday. Many of the leaders are said to be in custody with several Negroes wounded. A separate Rome dispatch notes Italy is expected to ratify a peace treaty by royal decree, with council members deeming it valid under the constitution.
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Little Rock
Ark
Parts
Rome
Italy
Rogal
President Wilson’s Condition Improves Slightly, Bulletin Says
Oct 4 Washington Bulletin from White House physician Dr. Cary T. Grayson reports President Wilson’s condition “about the same, with a slight improvement.” Doctors cite nervous exhaustion, digestive weakness, lingering influenza effects, and insomnia as concerns while noting his mind remains alert and he can sign a few official items. Family and officials continue close monitoring at the White House.
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Waltington
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
White House
Grayson
Aoman
Gravsent
Prilas
Turnalty
Atic
Tustise White
Samuel Garspers
Workers Reject Truce Offer in British Rail Strike
London Oct 3 The National Union of Railway Area rejects government arbitration and seven disinstance proposals. Home Office calls for citizen guards and protection of life and food supplies. Trade union delegates plan a London congress to discuss the crisis as mediation appears to fail. King George travels by automobile due to rail disruption.
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London
Downing Street
National Union of Railway Area
Home Office
Trades Union
Liogd George
Ino
United Kingdom
Long George
Balmoral
Sugar Prices Rise Without Board Powers Says A Cooked Plan
Washington Oct 4 The sugar equalization board president George A Zabriskie warned that sugar prices would rise after January 1 unless Congress grants new powers The Senate committee asked W A Glasgow to draft legislation to ease the shortage and allow talks for buying the 1920 Cuban crop The Cuban government withdrew its offer on October 23 but executives said a deal could still be found with immediate action The board would need continued authority beyond December 3 The shortage is blamed partly on the marine strike but mainly on unusually high consumption through October 1 totaling about 94460 tons above normal
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Washington
George A. Zabriskie
Sugar Equalization Board
Senate
W. A A. Glasgow
The
Food Administration
Mr. Zabriskie
Wilson
McNary
Nopteritee
Zabriskie
Speradic Clashes In Arkansas Riot Zone
Disorder flares in Helena Arkansas as clashes erupt between Negro residents and white locals. Police report multiple arrests and federal intervention planned. investigation cites a locally active committee and leadership in the unrest with ongoing efforts to quell the violence.
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Arkansas
Berlin Police Stop Communist Meetings
Berlin police and Noske forces blocked thirty planned independent communist demonstrations. Crowds gathered near workplaces as metal workers and others faced detentions and restricted gatherings in the city on Thursday.
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Berlin
Associated FT
Noske
Gove Forees
As Turina
Crown Prince Visits Father In Holland
The former German crown prince Frederick William arrives in Amerongen Netherlands to visit his father Emperor William. The burgomaster of Wienagen accompanies them as the first meeting since the monarch fled Germany.
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Ase
Amerongen
Holand
Get
Germany
Wienagen
Frederick Wiliam
William
Rioting and Shootings Hit Indiana Harbor Cement Plant
Rioting erupted at the Universal Portland Cement plant as union pickets clashed with armed African American workers. Two men fired on pickets, wounding a guard. police arrested the assailants while dozens of strikers chased others into nearby woods. Deputies were doubled and tensions spread to Gary and South Chicago areas with scattered threats and tire damage.
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Indiana
Ilarbar
Ind
Universal Porthind Cement Plant
Indiana Harbor
Inland Steel Company
Chicago
Mark Manufacturing Company
Universal Portland Cement
Lew Barnes
Sam Blair
Clyde Bracken
Kirmis Kirchner
Blair
Bracken
Gary
Waukegan
South Chicago
Waukegin
Predicts Great Crop Of Drug Users Scan
Washington October 4 Senator Joseph IL Wranee of Maryland warned of a new crop of habitual narcotic users in the United States as the nation debates a narcotics bill. He said estimates show about 500 addicts in York and 12 000 in Philadelphia and 396 000 nationwide yesterday in the Senate. The bill would provide 3 900 for the first year ending June and 2 for the second year with funds allocated to states. Agencies would oversee hospital facilities and related treatment programs under the act.
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Washington
Foseph IL Wranee
Maryland
Committee On Public Health
Unitedal States
Pranse
York
Senate
Pranee
Bili Wy
Rites
Federal Indictments For Big Mail Frauds
New York October 4 Federal indictments target George E Snyder of Yiosevie Rennevent Copperton with mines at McCarthy Muska and four other Seattle promoters. They are charged with mail fraud as part of a stock promotion scheme. Snyder was arrested as soon as he appeared at the federal building.
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New York
George E. Snyder
Yiosevie Rennevent Copperton
McCarthy
Muska
Seattle, Wash
Snyder
Yolun
Ste
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