Senate begins probe into nationwide steel strike
Washington report on the Senate labor committee set to open hearings on the steel strike with John Fitzpatrick expected to testify for the unions as Chairman Kenyon aims to reveal the strike's true causes and aims. Senator Thomas denounces the action as nearly civil war and a bid to pressure President Wilson's forthcoming conference.
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Thousand Pines Resort Destroyed by Fire in California
Thousand Pines, a San Bernardino mountains resort fifteen miles north of San Bernardino, was burning at 9 o clock tonight with flames plainly visible from Skyland, according to a telephone message received here from Skyland. The blaze wrecked the resort as firefighters battled the inferno under tense conditions.
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Forest fires burn in Angeles national forest near Pasadena
One of three fires in the Angeles national forest was under control away from Arroyo Seco near Pasadena while two others were spreading, a forest service bulletin announced late today from the office in Los Angeles.
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Placerville Threatened By Forest Fires Besieges City
Placerville California one of the oldest incorporated cities near a vast mining district faced encirclement by forest fires. Back fires were started and officials believed the blazes would soon be under control.
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Salvation Army drive falls short of top goal yesterday
Elks lodge and American Legion committees failed to raise the quota yesterday as Salvation Army fund appeals continued. Returned service men contributed more than those at home not being urged, showing strong support as drive continues despite shelling memories.
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Presidio Theft Warrants Target Three San Franciscans
Warrants sworn by U S Commissioner Thomas Hayden allege theft of goods from Presidio warehouses valued over 50 000. Missing items include blankets clothing and mechanical supplies. Suspects Mayan H Rencher Jacob K Johnson of San Francisco and Upton J Maher of Berkeley are civilians employed at the Presidio.
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Mayan H. Rencher
Jacob K. Johnson
San Francisco
Upton J. Maher
Berkeley
Boom started for Meredith as head of the Ad Clubs
Pan Americanism dominated the session of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in New Orleans. Arthur G. Newmeyer of New Orleans withdrew his candidacy for president, and a boom was launched for E. T. Meredith of Des Moines.
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Many Persons Wounded in Trouble at Saarbrucken
In an encounter at Saarbrucken between a bourgeois group and French soldiers many persons on both sides were wounded. The Lokal Anzeiger dispatch says one hundred Frenchmen participated. Numerous Germans were arrested for having attacked the French.
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Jail Sign Defies Escape in Calexico Ward
Calexico's city jail displays a sign reading Keep Out but Chief Boucher reports inmates slipping out. The latest prisoner escaped by cutting a hole in the wall and crossing into Mexicali, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
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Reed to Visit Arizona for League Covenant Ratification
Senator James A Reed of Missouri plans a Arizona tour to speak on ratification of the peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant. The Associated Press reports Reed will campaign across the state during the September speaking schedule.
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Profits of Big Five Packers High During War
Washington reports that the federal trade commission found the big five meat packers earned two and a quarter to three times their prewar profits during World War I. The June 28, 1918, memo to President Wilson criticized interdepartmental disputes and Hoover's objections to publication. The documents were sent to the agricultural committee to consider federal meat regulation. The commission called max profits unreasonably high and said Hoover’s regulation plan could not adequately safeguard public interests.
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Threaten to Tie Up All British Railways
London September 24. On the day Sir Eric Geddes began as minister of transport the government faced an ultimatum threatening to stop the entire rail system unless a wage standardization basis is agreed upon to satisfy the workers.
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Pressmen in West Won't Work for Publishers
New York printing pressmen union 51 announces at a mass meeting that publishers threatening to move plants will face refusal of service from union pressmen in Chicago, St. Louis and other cities. The Associated Press report notes the stance as a major disturbance in labor actions across the industry.
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France says league of nations could exist without US
Paris Sept 24 Premier Clemenceau told the chamber of deputies that the league of nations could exist even if the United States senate rejects it. He said France and Britain would still rely on protective treaties with the United States and that debates over potential non ratification and future guarantees occupied the session. Louis Barthou pressed for explanations as Tardieu and Pichon responded.
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Allies Barred From Fiume Areas Amid Blockade
Trieste reports strict Fiume regulations prevent entry or exit by allied commanders. Rear Admiral Andrews commands from the cruiser Pittsburg anchored at Abbazia near Fiume. British, French, and Italian forces manipulate the harbor as troops shelter on the wharves. Food stocks suffice for about four weeks. A British tramp steamer delivers meat for the Americans aboard Pittsburg.
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Deportation Warrants Issued for Indian Natives
WASHINGTON September 24 deportation warrants were issued by the Bureau of Immigration for about 16 natives of India convicted at San Francisco and now serving sentences for entry into the United States. Some remain serving.
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San Francisco
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Conflicting Claims Mark Day Three of Steel Strike
The third day of the steel strike yielded no clear gains for either side. Washington hosted Senate labor committee scrutiny as leaders in both camps issued conflicting statements on worker walks. In Pittsburgh officials said labor had returned to mills while union leaders claimed 15,000 more had quit, totaling 342,000. Plant managers in Pittsburgh and Chicago pressed offensives, seeking to recruit wavering workers, while union organizers reinforced efforts to enroll non union labor. In Youngstown the strike spread to fabricating plants and two firms closed, with 4,000 idle in the Mahoning valley. Canton reported 1,200 workers voting to return to work. Pueblo plants remained closed. Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Newcastle, and Farrel faced renewed turmoil as the storm centers Tuesday.
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Catholic Gathering Opens With Historic Plenary Session
The Associated Press reports in Washington that the first meeting of Baltimore’s hierarchy and clergy drew the greatest gathering of church leaders to date. The plenary session highlighted key issues and set a brisk pace for future talks.
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