26 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1919
Page
1
Washington Oct 26 President Wilsons cabinet decided to call a new conference to continue the effort for industrial peace. It will include about fifteen prominent Americans and no formal groups. The cabinet will nominate and recommend names to the President for the body representing the public.
Washington reports organized labor warning that passage of anti strike legislation with the pending railroad bill would trigger an immediate national strike. William H H Johnston says direct action may follow, vowing a strike by 36000 machinists and prompting a federation wide move.]]
Columbus Ohio Oct 26 Five hundred Ohio national guard troops are mobilising at Akron to be held in readiness for strike duty at Canton. Gov Cox ordered mobilization after reports of severe rioting at Canton steel plants not curbed by local authorities. The troops include machine gun and infantry companies, to be rushed into Canton if the riot continues and injures more people at the Canton Alloy Steel plant.
In St. Louis Cardinal Mercier told a banquet crowd that relatives of war victims should forgive their enemies. He said the four year fight was for the right and expressed willingness to forgive as he left for Cincinnati.
President warns against a planned November 1 coal strike by United Mine Workers of America after Cleveland convention demands. He argues it would disrupt fuel supply, harm the public and economy, and vows the law will be enforced while offering to help set up a tribunal to resolve disputes.
The Austrian state government has handed control of winter public feeding to Dr. Vermand Geist of the American relief administration. He will organize kitchens and manage entente credit provisions, aiming to feed about one million people with a single warm meal daily, under Chancellor Renner’s coordination. The child welfare work continues separately under Geist.
The entire convoy of Leon Trotsky, Bolshevik minister of war on the Russian navy, was reportedly captured at Taarskoe Selon in a Reval dispatch to the National Tidende. Trotzky reportedly escaped by clinging to a railroad car and later fled the scene in a car.
Otto Wels, majority leader, stirred the national assembly by presenting Count von Bernstorff’s evidence before the war responsibility subcommittee. He charged imperial policy with incompetency and indecision, saying the government sought peace with Wilson but acted to drag Germany into war with the United States.
In Atlanta a hearse chase for a lone corpse led to the arrest of Tom Wingard, a chauffeur for a rival undertaking concern. He seized the body and was jailed after an ambulance incident involving a man killed in the incident.
Washington Oct 26 After a long day of debate on the Johnson amendment to the peace treaty the Senate lingered without a vote. Republican Leader Lodge signaled readiness to delay to Monday while opposing a binding schedule. Lodge supported Clauss while McCumber and Thomas urged a reservation. Borah pressed for treaty amendment as the best path.
In Washington on October 26 President Wilson had a quiet day as doctors noted continued improvement. No routine executive business was tackled though minor bills and justice department matters arrived for potential action. A cabinet coal strike briefing and daily bulletin adjustments were the day’s only notable items.
Fargo North Dakota October 25 Approximatley 45000 dollars were deposited on the first day of the Scandinavian American bank of Fargo reopening after closure October 2 by order of the state banking board for alleged insolvency. William Lembhy attorney for O E Lufthus said the bank was solvent and allowed to resume business after the state supreme court ruled in its favor.
Chicago report after five weeks of the steel strike shows mills near Chicago running almost normally according to null officials while strike leaders say production is crippled by missing skilled workers. Col Mapes denies withdrawing federal troops from Gary to other strike areas. The Calumet district reports no major disorder in the last week.
Secretary of War Baker has ordered an investigation into the accuracy of Colonel W. S. Mapes's Chicago interview about Gary Indiana events. Baker says Mapes was misquoted and that press reports misrepresented conditions and military statements. Mapes and editors defend fidelity of quotation amid Labor convention inquiries.
The Senate labor committee finished its steel strike probe after hearing witnesses from Gary Indiana Pittsburgh and Bethlehem Steel plants in Allentown Pa Chairman Kenyon said a report to the Senate would be prepared for next week Witnesses challenged red scare charges and defended the strike arguing the union sought eight hour workdays and collective bargaining Sheriff Haddock denied brutality claims by deputies clarifying the strikers’ toll in Pennsylvania mills at about 3000 while Bethlehem machinists organizer David Williams stated workers demanded fair terms and rights.
William Z. Foster, secretary of the national committee for organizing on and steel workers, told a Cooper Union mass meeting that detectives trail him and that he possesses "positive proof" of efforts to frame him. He spoke amid steel strike tensions, noting that a commissary system would feed starving women and children in the district.
President declares strike unlawful and vows to enforce the law to prevent work stoppage amid a miner operators dispute. Cabinet discussions continue with offers to mediate and investigations to seek an orderly settlement. White House signals readiness to deploy troops if needed in response to the call for a nationwide coal strike.
Washington authorities press Mexico to free American consular official William O Jenkins held for ransom by bandits. A Senate resolution urged President Wilson to use force if needed. debate delayed. An embassy agent traveled to Puebla to negotiate Jenkins release amid reports of attacks on Carranza forces.
The American flag was hissed during last night’s theater event in Phoenician with the Star Spangled Banner played as a reaction. Audience members cried anti American and pro Greater Italy messages while American sailors nearby faced slurs. The uproar occurred during a performance by an English company showingiof allied content, with Italians singled out.
The Metropol itan Opera House hosted a diamond decorated benefit honoring the King and Queen of Belgium. A mixed program featured excerpts from two operas, with patriotic songs and performances by Rosa Ponsella Giovanni Martine De Segurcia Mabel Garnson and Heifetz. The event drew wealthy New Yorkers and Belgians in attendance.
Weather and engine failures halt army double transcontinental race. Two of six contestants progress, including H W Sheridan moving from Chicago toward Buffalo with 323 miles to go. Other crews endure delays with repairs and long leaps, while shore labor tensions delay settlement in New York harbor.
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