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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
3
Adelina Patti, famed opera soprano, dies at Craigny Nice Castle Breconshire. The report notes her death occurred on September 27 and details surrounding her passing.
London reports a critical 24 hours as Britain runs a limited transport system with volunteers operating trains from London to Folkstone. Strikers face growing public hostility, while a possible sympathy strike looms. Seamen and fire unions Loyal to government. Food distribution runs smoothly.
Navy balloon piloted by W. R. Beebe with Ensign J. H. Stevens landed at Menominee Michigan on Green Bay after starting from St Louis at 6 p.m. Three balloons had reported by 10:30 a.m. Capt. McKinley’s pilot balloon landed on a Mississippi sand bar at Dubuque Iowa. Lieut. Col. Wuest’s army balloon landed near St Louis County eighteen miles from the start. The landing was safe though ballast had to be jettisoned to miss a building. Remaining balloons had not yet reported.
Washington reports the round table conference will convene on October 6 despite President Wilson's illness. The White House stated the president likely cannot participate. It was announced the Belgian king and queen will tour the country before visiting Washington as the president’s guests, with plans for the royal couple to come here first.
Milwaukee report of an unidentified well dressed woman who died of heart trouble at Fourth and Grand Avenue after seeing her husband with another woman. She told a traffic officer she would have him arrested for abandonment, then collapsed saying there they go.
Allentown Sept 29 Approximately fifteen percent of the Bethlehem Steel Company at South Bethlehem failed to report for work this morning it was estimated by the police No disorders were reported.
Steelton Pennsylvania September 29 Hundreds of Bethlehhem Steel Company workers reported for work despite a strike order issued by Secretary Foster of the United Steel Workers Union.
The supreme council of the peace conference ordered Marshal Foch to inform Germany that its Balkan evacuation must occur or it will face a cut in its food supply. In San Francisco, Herbert Hoover announced via letter that he saved the United States between 85 and 90 million dollars from the 100 million relief appropriation.
The United States Senate debates a joint resolution by Senator Sherman of Illinois denouncing Umi sion in Fiume as unwarranted and beyond government authority. The measure, later sent to the foreign relations committee, follows theater of tensions over the Adriatic and treaty ratification amid taunts over British naval actions. Senate discussions include Hitchcock citing the Fiume Dalmatian issue and Knox seeking navy department information.
President Wilson is told by treaty supporters that ratification may happen without amendment, easing the path back to the peace conference. No vote is expected soon as opposition faces weak strength to block a showdown. Tumulty reported to the capital, while Wilson stays informed but keeps his distance from direct treaty fights.
Pittsburgh September 29 William Foster said in a statement that steel workers on strike will be granted their demands or starved into submission and forced to return to work. He claimed the workers are thoroughly organized and noted some plants are operating but normal steel production is down more than 50 percent.
In Buffalo on September 29 operators in the central district rejected the United Mine Workers of America's demands for a six hour day a five day week and a 60 percent wage increase and other concessions. The district covers coal mines in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana. Miners set November 1 as the strike date if demands are not met.
President Wilson plans a statement outlining arguments for ratifying the treaty. His illness prevented speeches in Oklahoma City Memphis and Louisville. Officials say he had a concluding address prepared and was ready for either acceptance or rejection of the treaty.
Minneapolis, Sept 30. Mr Pillsbury said halting grain and flour exports to the United Kingdom would not seriously affect Northwest farmers or millers. He noted U S wheat used for flour is high grade, while Europe uses grain from Ohio and Illinois that is not as good.
London officials at Downing Street announced today that the same situation prevails and government measures are working satisfactorily, according to an official statement.
London reports that all sailing and shipping vessels in the United Kingdom have been ordered suspended due to the ongoing British railroad strike. The measure halts maritime transport across ports, affecting trade and passenger movement as workers protest stalled rail service.
Bethlehem reports show the nation wide strike extension failed with limited response at Bethlehem Steel mills. In South Bethlehem fewer than 20 percent did not report for work this morning, indicating production will be only slightly affected.
Rome reports that the chamber of deputies urges that Fiume be incorporated within Italy’s national boundaries. The move reflects official support for making Fiume part of the Italian state.
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