Steel strike leaders accuse press of bias and misrepresentation
William Z Foster told a Senate committee he was unfairly treated by newspapers and would answer a question on organized government only without reporters present. Michael F Tighe argued United States Steel misrepresented industry conditions and that the company used foremen and superintendents as sources, citing a 1909 ad seeking foreigners.
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Washington
William Z. Foster
Steel Strikers’ Committee
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Kenyon
Foster
United States
Pye
Michael F. Tighe
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers’ Union
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Tighe
Steel Corporation
Sterling
South Dakota
Mr. Tighe
Senator Walsh
Dem
Massachusetts
Mormons Hold Semiannual Conference in Salt Lake City
The nineteenth semiannual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints opened in the tabernacle at Salt Lake City with nearly 10 000 members and visitors from around the world in attendance. The opening session began amid religious services and expected continued activities through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Ay Saints
Mormon
Tabernacle
Mote Seeks Unseating of Congressman Fitzgerald
Washington Oct 4 the house elections committee voted to recommend unseating HN EF Fitzgerald as representative in the Tenth Massachusetts district.
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Mote
Washington
House Elections Committee
Hn EF. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Prince Drops U S Tour Plans Amid Canada Visit
The prince of Wales touring Canada may pause in Washington for a three day visit, then continue a possible United States journey. Details and timing uncertain as the royal itinerary unfolds.
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Prince
Ashington
Prince of
Canada
Washington
United
Steel workers back in Chicago mills as strike effects ease
Chicago district mills operated at half capacity with many workers returning. Gary and Indiana Harbor reported significant returns, while Wisconsin Steel at Indiana Harbor weighed reopening. Bethlehem Steel’s Steelton plant noted more workers returning than any day since the strike began.
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Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Illinois Steel Company
Indiana Harbor
Works Council
Wisconsin Steel Company
International Harvester
Harrisburg
Steelton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steamer Frank O'Connor Destroyed by Fire Near Bailey's Harbor
The steamer Frank O Connor of O Connor Transportation bound from Buffalo to Milwaukee with 8000 tons of hard coal was completely destroyed by fire five miles off Taylor Island near Bailey's Harbor. Captain William J Hayes ordered the crew into lifeboats and the men reached Sturgeon Bay late Thursday night.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Frank O’connor
Hail Storm Collapses Homes in Southeastern Spain
Heavy rains in Cartagena and Alicante cause railroad and telegraph disruption. Reports say 18 bodies found in Cartagena and five in Alicante as large hailstones over six feet high topple houses. Rescue work continues amid the weather breakdown.
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Madrid
Spain
Cartagena
Alicante
French House Ratifies German Peace Treaty
Paris reports the chamber of deputies approved the German peace treaty by 372 to 53. It then unanimously ratified the separate treaties between France and the United States and between France and Great Britain.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
France
United States
Great Britain
Cavell Informer Wins Appeal Reversal in Court-Martial
Paris authorities report Georges Gaston Quien's appeal overturned the death verdict for treasonable dealings with Germany and betraying Edith Cavell. He will stand trial again in a new proceeding.
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Cavell
Paris
Georges Gaston Quien
Edith Cavell
Quien
Fans Take Twelve Special Trains to Chicago Opening
Cincinnati report notes twelve special trains carried baseball fans players and news writers to Chicago for the opening of the series, reflecting heavy local turnout and media presence for the event.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Senate rejects Fall amendment on peace commission
Washington reports a 30 to 58 senate vote against Senator Fall’s bid to disentangle the United States from commissions enforcing terms of the German peace. Lodge says the result shows the treaty must suit us or be rejected. Hitchcock calls the vote a sign of avoiding textual amendments and reservations.
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Washington
Senate
Fall
United States
Germany
Belgium
Cummins and Kenyon
Iowa
Jones
Sterling
South Dakota
Townsend
Michigan
Thomas
Colorado
Lodge
Hitchcock
Gary Denies Charges in Steel Strike Case
Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, rejects union claims of mistreatment and argues no basic industry pays higher wages. He asserts the strike was driven by union leaders and warns unions controlling industry would lead to decay and reduced production.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Senate
Gary
United States
England
Bodies of U. S. Flyers Found on California Beach
The bodies of two army air corps lieutenants, Frederick B. Waterhouse and Cecil H. Connelly, were found buried on the Bay of Los Angeles near Los Angeles harbor. They disappeared on border patrol duty between Yuma and San Diego. A Chicago man, Joe Allen Richards, reported the find after arriving from Guaymas.
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Nogales
Ariz
Aviation Corps
Bay of
Los Angeles
San Diego
Frederick B. Waterhouse
Cecil H. Connelly
Joe Allen Richards
Chicago
Guaymas
Yuma
Arizona
Richards
Himself
William Rose
Judge Gould Announces World Series Score From Bench
In Evansville Indiana on October 6 Judge Philip C Gould presiding at a circuit court trial announced the World Series score from the bench to entertain attending fans.
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Evansville
Ind
Philip C. Gould
Albert Cancels U.S. Tour Dates Through October 14
New York report says King Albert of Belgium will cancel all engagements in the United States due to President Wilson’s illness. He will suspend activities after appearances in Boston and Buffalo, with resumption hoped after October 14.
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Albert
U. S
New York
Wilson
King Alpert
Belgium
United States
Boston
Buffalo
Belgium Rulers Here Monarch Issues Message to American People
King Albert Belgium Queen Elizabeth and Prince Leopold arrived in New York to express gratitude for American aid during the war. He issued a message praising US friendship and the relief effort, noting the Belgium relief commission’s enduring memory and the shared sacrifices of Belgians and Americans. The welcome was a spirited dawn salute in New York Harbor.
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New York
Albert
Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
America
George Washington
France
Belgium
United States
Wilson
Commission For the Relief
Jesus Calls Disciples to Fishers of Men in Galilee
Sermon text outlines Jesus moving to Galilee after John the Baptist and announcing the gospel of the Kingdom. He calls Simon Peter Andrew James and John to leave their nets, endure sacrifice, and follow him to become fishers of men.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Christ
Galilee
Judea
John the Baptist
Simon
Andrew
Jobin
James
Riots Leave Arkansas Town in Turmoil as Troops Guard
Federal troops patrol Blaine and nearby centers in Phillips county after the killing of O R Lilly in Helena and a guard shooting incident. The violence tied to race riots has left at least five whites dead and eleven blacks killed with others missing. Troops also guard Melwood and other population centers as authorities work to restore order.
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Helena
Ark
Federan
Blaine
Melwood
Phillips County
O. R. Lilly
Mr. Lilly
Senate Confirms Whitlock As Belgium Ambassador
Washington on October 2 the senate confirmed Brand Whitlock to be ambassador to Belgium.
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Senate
Whitlock
Washington
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Strikers Halt Train As Soldiers Take Station
London dispatch reports the first active military involvement in the railway strike as soldiers occupy Boston station after strikers are arrested for delaying the departure of a train.
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London
Boston
Battle Between Troops and Negroes Near Elaine
A clash occurred near Elaine three miles east in a wooded district as 50 Fourth Infantry troops fought armed black rebels. Fifteen negroes were captured in the confrontation.
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Little Rock
Ark
Fourth Infantry
Elaine
Preaching the Gospel and Church Mission
The church must send fit men to proclaim the gospel of God's grace and support those who cannot. The marching orders are to go into all the world and preach to every creature.
Salvation Message by Faith Alone
Religious exhortation emphasizes Christ’s suffering and care for individual souls. The devotional line portrays the vast burden of salvation and the belief that Jesus died for each person.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Contagion of Heaven Inspires Fire in Christian Churches
A quotation from H. W. Beecher praises a church atmosphere that spreads heavenly contagion. It urges that every worshiper depart with a fire to kindle the altar they left, emphasizing the transformative power of religious gatherings.
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H. W. Beecher
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Coontz
Robert E. Coontz
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Admiral Coontz
Pacific Fleet
Wisconsin Peninsula
E. H. Gary
Lieuts. Waterhouse and Connelly
John G. Cooper
Ohio
Steel Strikers’ Organization Committee
la. W
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Monarch
Alderman
P. B. Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Dean’s
Dean
Henry
Surekamp
Notary Public
Doan
Boz
Axe Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Eatonic
Kriggeitterlly
Cutie T. E
Tims
Martin & Martin,Mfre
Minneapolis
Minn
Elsie
Red Cross
Atall Druggists
Marine Eye Remedy Co
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