Omaha Quiet After Night of Rioting
Omaha remained calm as 800 troops from Forts Omaha Crook and Camp Dodge Iowa plus hundreds of American Legion officers patrolled after riot violence left two dead and many injured. Mayor Ed P Smith’s condition improved slowly after a lynching attempt. authorities planned grand jury probe and military leadership to oversee security with additional troops expected.
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Omaha
Neb
Forts
Crook
Camp Dodge
Iowa
American Legion
Ed P Smith
Brown
Camp Grant
Leonard A. Wood
Central Department
Posse Hunts for Negro Accused of an Assault
Mircihantwille, N J September 29 A sheriff led a posse of over a hundred men to surround a swamp near Hainesport seeking a Negro accused of attacking Mrs Moary Notsey of the town Tonight threats of violence were aired but authorities promise protection and no lynching Mayor Bennett said there will be no lynching If the prisoner attempts to escape he will be shot Roads and bridges in the area were guarded as farmers armed with shotguns watched a searchlight swept the swamp
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Mircihantwillie
N.J
Lippincott
Burlington County
Hainesport
Moary Notsey
Bennett
Courhy
Shipping Board Marks Time For Present Action
Washington Sept 29 Officials of the Shipping Board declined to comment further on plans after taking over the Hamburg American liner Imperator from the war department Saturday. The action tests the disposition of all German ships to allied use and no definite steps were announced for the other seven former German liners reportedly to be retained by the United States.
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Italian Parliament Dissolved for Election in November
Rome reports Parliament was dissolved today for elections on November 16. Parliament will reassemble on December 1 with a new session to follow.
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Associated Press
Rome
Bank Employees Union Triggers Mass Walkout
In New York on September 29 sixty Bank of the United States workers left their posts after the bank refused to recognize the Bank Employees Union and reinstate a discharged member. The union claims over 2,000 members since last month’s formation while the bank cites unsatisfactory work. Most strikers held easily refilled positions.
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Bank of the United States
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Benjamin Cohen
Independent rail lines returned to owners in New York
New York Sept. 29 Federal Judge Mayer ordered restoration to their owners of 28 surface railroad lines once part of the Brooklyn City Railroad, a Brooklyn Rapid Transit subsidiary. Lindley M. Garrison, receiver for the B R T, had admitted he lacked funds to cover $500,000 in rentals due October 1. The ruling ends B R T transfers and lets each company set a five cent fare.
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New York
Brooklyn City Railroad Company
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
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Lindley M. Garrison
B.R.T
Maranville fears throwing slip may hinder arm
Rabbitt Maranville Boston Nationals shortstop was injured in practice at New Haven and left Grace hospital for Springfield. He suffered a dislocation of the collar bone and will consult a doctor about possible operation to prevent impairment of his throwing ability.
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New Haven
Conn
Ask for larger number of farmer representatives
Representatives of farm bureaus from Tidiena Illinois Mgan Ohio Missouri Iowa and Neb andn conference here today adopt solution addressed P fi.
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Indianapolis
Tidiena
Illinois
M Gan
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Neb
Todey
Volunteers Aid London Trains In Wartime Rail Strike
London Sept 29 volunteers will join railway workers to run trains as strikes persist. Government says food distribution is guaranteed and troops are held ready. Trams rise above 100 with volunteers and union staff aiding service. Authorities report derailing attempts and stone throwing but no major disruption. Public sentiment backs the government and many ex servicemen volunteer nationwide.
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Associated Press
London
National Union of Railway Men
Kincaldy
Thornton
Aberdeen
Ladybank
Wage clash at Buffalo wage conference on miners and operators
The central competitive field coal operators and miners clashed at a four hour wage conference over whether the 1916 wartime agreement remains in force and the miners demand a 60 percent wage increase and shorter hours. John T. Lewis of the United Mine Workers affirmed miners’ delegates have full authority to negotiate a new scale and said their actions will be endorsed by the Indianapolis convention.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Thomas T. Brewster
United Mine Workers
Cleveland
John T. Lewis
Indianapolis
King Albert Sends Sympathy to Ill President Wilson
King Albert of Belgium learned of President Wilson illness and sent a wireless message of sympathy. Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold spent a quiet Sunday aboard the George Washington, reading, promenading, and greeting a few friends as perfect weather prevailed.
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Associated Press
King Albert
Belgium
Wilson
Albert
Elizabeth
Leopold
George “Washington
Railway Shopmen Granted Raise to Eight Hour Day
Washington Sept 29 The first national agreement covering wages and conditions for railroad shop workers sets eight hour days and a four cent hourly increase matching four brotherhoods. Signed by Director General Hines and six international shop crafts, it applies from October 20 while government controls roads continue. Union leaders hail the uniform contract as a major labor gain.
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Four Brotherhoods
Hines
Wilson
Von Brincken Tells Of Men Marked For Murder
In sworn testimony former German attache Wilhelm von Brincken names Charles M. Schwab Sir Cecil Spring Rice and others as targets of German agents. The statement was given to Commissioner Henry M. White and received by Attorney Henry M. Owens. Von Brincken serves two years in McNeil Island for involvement in a case.
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San Francisco
Charles M. Schwab
Cecil Springfcrce
United States
Lord Visher
Lord Kitchener
Lasenada
Mexico
Wilhelm von Brincken
San Fransisco
Henry M. White
Seattle
Wash
Henry M. Owens
von Brincken
Penitential McNeill Island
Big fight nets no gain in steel strike clash
Union leaders report stalemate as Bethlehem and other mills face disputed outcomes. Bethlehem Steel plant shown partly crippled by Schwab plans, while Bethlehem workers return to near full operation. Weirton and Pittsburgh plants see mixed results amid tightened security and possible disturbances.
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Chicago
Bethlehem Steel Company
Bethlehem
I. G. Grace
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Charles M. Schwab
William Z. Foster
Strikers National Committee
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Foster
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Clarksburg
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