Austria's Privy Council Minutes Reveal Plan To War On Serbia
Archives release of July 7 1914 minutes show Foreign Minister Count von Berchtold pressing for immediate armed action against Serbia. Hungarian premier Count Tisza opposed war, urging diplomacy first. Resolution sought demands Serbia could not meet to justify arms, with Emperor Francis Joseph approving the contents.
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Vienna
Associated Press
Privy Council
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Leopold von Berchtold
Count von Berchtold
Italy
von Berehold
Francis Joseph
Miners Aid Steel Workers by Organizing Men
Fifteen to twenty experienced salaried organizers of the United Mine Workers of America will assist the striking steel workers in Cleveland. The miners international executive board meets tomorrow to vote further industrial aid.
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Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
Miners’ International Executive Board
67500 Workmen Idle as Chicago Steel Plants Shut Down
Chicago reports a wave of strikes leaving 50 000 to 67 500 workers idle. Most plants in the district closed or operating with reduced force. One arrest at Waukegan for threats against a noncompliant worker. John Fitzpatrick says 67 500 idle and predicts full plant closures. Gary Indiana official notes under 15 percent of men left posts. A United States Steel official cites 50 000 idle in the district.
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Chicago
Waukegan
John Fitzpatrick
Indiana Steel Company
Gary
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Hammond
Jin Gary
Steel Company
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown
Senate to probe steel strike leaders called to appear
Washington Sept 23 the senate labor committee ordered an investigation into the steel strike. Kenyon proposed a probe to assess federal remedies with Gary of U S Steel and John J Fitzpatrick named as first witnesses. Gary delayed appearance to next Wednesday. Fitzpatrick expected Thursday with aides.
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Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Kenyon
Republican
Iowa
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
John J. Fitzpatrick
National Committee
Thomas
Colorado
Chicago
John Fitzpatrick
United States Senate
E. H. Gary
The
Steel Corporation
Fitzpatrick
Steel Workers’ Organization Committee
President Wilson Eyes Expansion of Industrial Conference
President Wilson anticipates the October 6 industrial reorganization conference in Washington will broaden into additional events. Secretary Houston sent a letter to agricultural groups answering questions about farmers' participation in the October agenda.
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Washington
Wilson
Houston Raid
Belgian Monarchs Start Voyage to United States
Ostend Belgium Sept 23 King Albert Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold voyage to the United States aboard the George Washington after leaving Ostend on the steamer from the destroyer Ingraham. The royal party transferred from the Ingraham to the Washington at Calais yesterday noon.
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Ostend
Belgium
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Leopold
United States
George Washington
Calais
Ingraham
Casualty estimates mark U S war toll and costs
Washington reports official war costs in manpower with 116 492 dead and 205 690 wounded totaling 22 182. Killed in action 35 585 died of wounds 14 742 disease 58 073 accidents and other causes 8 992. Missing shows zero with all corrected.
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Washington
United States
Busy Candidates Race to Finale in The Tribune Auto Vote
The Tribune’s big automobile campaign nears its end with a neck and neck finish in Idaho districts. Leading contenders include Miss Lulu Veras in District 1 and Miss Ruth Harrop in District 2, with strongShowings from Miss Campbell Mrs Frank Porter and Miss Adolph as the final votes approach.
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Tribune
the Tribune
Idaho News
Lulu Veras
Miss Veras
Jean Campbell
Miss Campbell
Frank Porter
Porter
Miss West
Dirs. Dayton
Helen Vaughn
Stoker
Barnett
Ruth Harrop
Bancroft
Pocatello
Harrop
Ruth Adolph
Strikes Tighten Grip as Carnegie Mills Shut in Pittsburgh
The second day of the steel strike saw Carnegie Steel plants in Pittsburgh shut and key American Steel & Wire works close. Rioting flared in Farrell and Newcastle with multiple casualties while state troops were sent in to quell unrest.
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Carnegie
Pittsburgh
Newcastle
Ferrell
Population figures by city and region reported
Pittsburgh census figures released by Mr. Foster list totals for multiple cities and areas. Major values include Pittsburgh 20000, Homestead 9000, Braddock 10000, Rankin 5000, Clairton 4000, Duquesne McKeesport 12000, Vandergrift 4000, Brackenridge 5000, New Kensington 1100, Apollo 1500, Leechburg 3000, Donora-Monessen 12000, Johnstown 18000, Coatesville 4000, Youngstown region 5300, Wheeling 18000, Cleveland 25000, Steubenville 8500, Chicago region 9000, Buffalo 6000, Birmingham 4000.
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Mr. Foster
Homestead
Braddock
Rankin
Clairton
Duquesne McKeesport
Vandergrift
Brackenridge
New Kensington
Apollo
Leechburg
Donora-Monessen
Johnstown
Coatesville
Youngstown
Hubbard
Lorain
Struthers
New Philadelphia
Sharon
Farrell
Butler
New Castle
Wheeling
Cleveland
Steubenville
Chicago
Gary
South Chicago
Hammond
Evanston
Waukegan
Milwaukee
Sterling
Indiana Harbor
DeKalb
Joliet
Buffalo
Birmingham
Brotherhoods on Duty. Mahoning Valley Steel Slow to Operate
In Youngstown on September 23 only two large steel firms the Youngstown Sheep and Tube and Carnegie Steel were attempting to operate. Both say they are badly crippled with Carnegie expected to announce full suspension soon. Railroad officials advised trainmen under agreements with steel companies to stay on duty, while those without an agreement should be governed by the majority. most union men and officials report many are already out.
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Brotherhoods
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown Sheep and Tube Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Cleveland
Disturbances at Lackawanna Steel plant escalate in Buffalo
In Buffalo on September 23, disturbances near the Lackawanna Steel plant continued into the morning. A master mechanic was beaten by a mob, police responded to a riot call, and two men were arrested for rioting. South Buffalo railroad switchmen quit work when ordered to move cars into the Lackawanna yard.
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Buffalo
South Buffalo
Lackawanna Steel
Pittsburgh
Farrell
N. Y
Lackawanna Steel Company
South Buffalo Railway
Varda
Union Claim Disputed
Cleveland, Sept. 23. Union officials claim 25,000 mill workers are idle in today’s strike, an increase over prior estimates. The report notes the claim is disputed and continues from page six.
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Cleveland
Bethlehem Plants Running at Full Capacity in Steel Strike
New York Sept 25 Albert IL Gary chairman remains silent on the steel strike. Bethlehem Steel officers say no ultimatum has been received for a conference. All Bethlehem plants are at capacity with 21 000 more men at work in the Pittsburgh district. Allentown Pa Sept 23 national committee requests Bethlehem for a conference. walkout plans are being prepared with 35 000 unemployed.
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Bethlehem Works
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Cincinnati
International Iron Molders’ Union
New York
Albert IL Gary
United States and Corporation
Bethlehem
Steel
Pittsburgh
Allentown
National Committee of Iron and Steel Workers
Bethlehem Steeler
Unieg Waders
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Se Lees
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Braddock and Rankin
American Steel & Wire Company
American Steel & Wire
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