Strike Head Views Kept Secret in Senate Inquiry
The steel strike conflict heats the Senate inquiry as William Foster secretary of the steel strikers’ committee refuses to disclose his views in the presence of journalists. Michael F. Tighe of the Iron, Steel and Tin Workers union accuses United States Steel Corp of misleading wages data and notes long time union clashes and factory practices.
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Michael F. Tighe
Gary
Steel Workers’ Union
Mille
Washington
William Foster
Steel Strikers’ Committee
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Kkenyon
Foster
United States
Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Union
United States Steel Corporation
Tighe
Steel Corporation
Sterling
South Dakota
Mr. Tighe
Steel company milits prompt Senate inquiry
Senator Walsh questions rising number of foreign workers in the steel plant milits era. Mr Tighe answers indicating a steady increase and prompting regulatory scrutiny.
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Walsh
Dem
Massachusetts
Tighe
Plane Fliers Break World Speed Record At 184 MPH
A Spad single seater set a new official world speed record of 184 miles per hour at Villa Coublay France, powered by a 300 horsepower Hispano Suiza engine. The test was observed by the French army aeronautical section. A passenger version reached 175 miles per hour.
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New York
Villa Coublay
France
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
Aeronautical Tactical
Troops and Negroes Battle Near Elaine Arkansas
In a wooded area three miles east of Elaine, about 40 soldiers from the Fourth Infantry confronted armed African Americans. Fifteen negroes were captured, others scattered, and leaders believed captured. One soldier wounded. Ed Hicks, second in command, captured after a lone fight with Sergeant Major Louis Leiver. Hicks described organization by a Little Rock white lawyer, name forgotten.
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Little Reek
Ark
Elaine
Ed Hicks
Louis Leiver
Thirty Eighth Infantry
Siyine Degroes
Little Rock
Hicks
Russians Prepare Offensive in Northwestern Front
Stockholm reports the Oct 2 order stating a general offensive against the Bolsheviki would begin after further preparation. A large quantity of provisions and war supplies has arrived from the United States and England, and the enemy has been driven into marshy districts where he must perish or surrender.
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Stockholm
United States
England
British Labor Fights Crisis as Negotiations Collapse
London reports an official Downing Street statement that the National Union of Halfwaymen rejected arbitration and a seven day truce. Government appeals for citizen guards to aid police and keep food supplies, amid a looming industrial crisis and potential sympathy strikes by miners and rail workers.
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London
Downing Street
National Union of Halfwaymen
Home Office
Robert Smiille
Union of Vehicle Works
Ministry of Labor
Wilson Holds Own Despite Severe Illness At White House
President Wilson remains about the same with no change for better or worse. Doctors call his illness nervous exhaustion and stress rest to prevent complications as family and dignitaries surround the bedside.
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Washington
Get
Wilson
White House
Cary T. Grayson
Mills Ready to Test Strength as Unions Face Workers Return
Pittsburgh reports indicate steel mills plan to reopen next Monday as a third week of strikes begins. Company sources say plants shut down are being prepared for a larger return of workers from Donors Pa, Mingo Junction Ohio, and Weirton West Virginia. Officials note many men have signaled willingness to return amid ongoing strike tensions.
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Pittsburgh
Mingo Junction
Ohio
Weirton
Enme
Steel Company
White Sox blank Reds to take third World Series game
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 0 at Comiskey Park in game three, with Kerr limiting the Reds to three hits and one walk. Gandil drove in two on a timely wallop, Risberg hit a third inning triple, and Schalk delivered a key bunt that led to a run as the AL champions seize a commanding series lead.
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Chicagoo
Chicago
White Sox
Clancionati Reds
Comiskey Park
Kerr
Ray Fisher
Sox
Gandil
Jackson
Felsch
Fisher
Risberg
Kopf
Cincinnati
Charley
Neale
Schalk
Fishery
Magee
Logue
Groh
Bath
Daubert
E. Collins
Albert Calls Off U S Tour Due to Wilson Health
King Albert of Belgium cancels remaining U S engagements for his tour after Boston and Buffalo until October 14. He will travel to California then San Francisco on October 14 as his schedule shifts because of President Wilson's fitness. In Bloomington Illinois government bonds and War Savings stamps stolen from a Beeden bank were found nearby, with $51,000 still missing.
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New York
Wilson
King Albert
Belgium
United States
Boston
Buffalo
California
San Francisco
Bloomington
Beeden
Judge Gould Broadcast World Series Score From Bench
In Evansville Indiana on October 4 Judge Philips Gould presiding at a circuit court trial announced the World Series score from the bench to entertain fans waiting in court.
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Fvansville
Ind
Philips. Gould
King Albert of Belgium Receives New York Citizenship
King Albert of Belgium was made a citizen of New York City at noon as Mayor Hylan presented him with the freedom of the city in the aldermanic chamber. The king spoke briefly in halting English, saying he prized the honor. thousands cheered in City Hall Park and along busy streets. He telegraphed President Wilson seeking a personal visit, but the request was denied due to the president's need to avoid fatigue.
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New York
King Albert
Belgium
New York City
Hylan
Albert
City Hall
City Hall Park
Battery
Broadway
Chambers Street
Washington
Wilson
Walnut Astoria
Good Night's Condition Improves Slightly This Morning
A medical bulletin reports that Good Night's condition is marginally better this morning with signs of improvement. No further details on treatments or prognosis are given.
King Flies Over New York and Wilson Improves Says Bulletin
Albert of Belgium enjoyed a birdseye view of New York City this morning report. In Washington President Wilson's condition showed considerable improvement according to Dr Grayson bulletin. He had a good night rest and his symptoms are more favorable. Absolute rest is prescribed and no callers or business matters are allowed access.
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Washington
New York
Tumulty
Grayson
Wilson
Evening Journal
Washington, D.C
King Albert Flies Over New York City In Navy Hydro Aircraft
King Albert of Belgium cruised above New York in a navy hydro aircraft piloted by Lieutenant Commander Hassner. The monarch praised the flight as a grand sight during the morning voyage over the city.
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King Albert
N. Y
Specter
Frentne
New York
Belgium
City of
Hassner
Reds Lead Redsided? World Series Game in Fifth Inning
In Chicago on October 4, after five innings of the World Series game, Cincinnati leads Chicago 2 to 0. Battery for Cincinnati is King and Wingo, while Cicotte and Schalk work for Chicago. The Reds scored twice in the fifth inning.
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Evening Journal
Chicago
Cincinnati
Reds
King
Wingo
Cicotte
Schalk
Minimum wage bid for streetcar workers tops six forty a day
Washington October 4. W Jett Lanck for the Amalgamated Association of Trolley Employees argues for a minimum living wage of 6 dollars 40 cents per day or 80 cents an hour before the federal electric railways commission. He says a living wage of 6 40 would satisfy workers for now though differentials between skilled and unskilled labor may reappear.
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Washington
W. Jett Lanck
Amalgamated Association of Trolley Employees
Federal Electric Railways Commission
Provisions Extend Food Control Act To Clothing
Amendment to the food control act extending its provisions to clothing and penalties for profiteering and hoarding were approved by conference report and sent to the House for final action before going to the White House. President Wilson had backed the measures in the drive to cut living costs.
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Senate
Washington
Wilson
House
White House
More steel men back to work at Bethlehem plant
Harrisburg October 4. Moore reports workers returned to the Steelton plant of Bethlehem Steel company. Company officials said production resumed after the strike began, with no immediate plans for further action.
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Harrisburg
Steelton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Aguinst
Geials
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Citizens’ Army
William G. McAdoo
Treasury
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Cambridge
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Harvard University
Margaret Wilson
Transcontinent Strip
Ers
White
United States Supreme Court
Edward Grey
J. J. Jusserand
Lansing
Navy
Daniels
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William Howard Taft
Tomulty
Pennsylvania
Pat Moran
Gandi
Om Ae
Clube
Eataieenanen Mens
Commission
R. HP. A
Leibold
Collins
Weaver
Wee
Caveee
Eves Schalk
H. P. A. Rath
Sron
Roush
Duncan
Tbs
Rariden
Log
U. S
Emden Bank
Freedom of
ING
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Labor Commission
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