RY Defies Unions In Statement Defiant stance to strike
Pittsburgh report on the iron and steel labor crisis shows John Fitzpatrick declaring no postponement of the September 22 strike. United States Steel and KE Gary defend open shop policy while labor leaders resist. The national committee prepares for action, with President Wilson’s conference in mind.
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Pittsburgh
National Committee For Organizing Iron and Steel Workers
Iron and Steel Workers
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago
National Committee
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Wilson
Washington
Wob
Fitzpatrick
Carnegie Steel Company
KE. H. Gary
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
Smeg Py
Ings Nen
Demand on Japan Denied
Washington reports no exchanges of record between the United States and Japan since Foreign Minister Uchida's August 2 statement. The public impression of ongoing talks about a fixed date for turning back Kiao Chau to China is not supported by official records.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Kiao Chau
China
Tokyo
Uchida
New York Bishop Elected on Third Ballot
The Rt Rev Charles S Burch suffragan bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New York was elected bishop to succeed the late Bishop Caver on the third ballot at a special diocesan convention in New York September 18.
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New York
Charles S. Burch
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Caver
Army Commander Sends 35 Car Train to Corpus Christi Relief
Major General Joseph T. Dickman ordered a 35 car train loaded with army trucks food and supplies to reach the Corpus Christi stricken district after a report estimated 500 dead. Col. J A Porter oversees relief with Col. M R Hilgard possible to join if needed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Corpus Christi
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Europe
J. A. Porter
Bay District
Dickman
M. RR. Hilgard
Is Sur-Tille
France
Porter
Yast
Bay
Parade of Pershing led First Division on Washington streets
Washington saw the First Division march down Pennsylvania Avenue led by General Pershing in a massive parade that showcased tanks, guns, machine and high rifles. Crowds of over half a million cheered as veterans returned from France and the nation celebrated its army’s victory over Germany.
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Washington
Pershing
Pennsylvania Avenue
France
Germany
Parade Through City Showcased War Division Veterans
A street spectacle featured a cross section of American expeditionary forces with horse drawn guns and motor trucks. Maj. Gen. Edward F. McGlachin led the advance as former division commanders Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert and Lieut. Gen. Robert L. Bullard rode nearby. The Sixteenth Infantry, veterans of Cantigny, led the line while tanks thundered and other units joined the display in a five hour show.
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War Department
Edward F. McGlachin
William L. Sibert
France
Robert L. Bullard
Sixteenth Infantry
Cantigny
Vrance
America
Palmer predicts big five will be jailed in probe
Albany Sept 18 Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer says evidence against the big five packers will be presented to a grand jury this week. He claims the government has a vast data collection on their activities and foresees a verdict of conviction as the public pressure mounts over the cost of living.
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Albany
N. Y
Warray
A. Mitchell Palmer
Smith
Palmer
America
Pahner
Department of Justice
Wilson outlines Ireland position in League covenant statement
President Wilson, after a slight cold, abandons his San Francisco peninsula visit on Grayson’s orders. He declares the League of Nations covenant does not bind the United States to aid in quelling rebellions and preserves U S independence in recognizing governments seeking freedom.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Grayson
Peninsula
Ireland
United States
Versailles
Labor Counci
Shantung
League Assembly
Labor Council
League
Forum on Self-Determination Under League Covenant
During a discussion at a women's luncheon President Wilson explained that the League of Nations provides a forum under Article 11 for self-determination claims likely to disturb world peace. He stressed assurances from great powers to restore Shantung to China and to uphold a new international policy for Chinese integrity under the League.
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League
Peace Conference
League of Nations
Ireland
Shantung
Wilson
Liuncheon
Japan
China
Versailles
Johnson speaks against League as 3500 fill Lincoln hall
Senator Hiram Johnson of California addresses a nonpartisan Lincoln audience in wet weather about the League of Nations and the peace treaty. Nebraska debates show mixed views with polls suggesting wide division on covenant support or rejection.
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Lincoln, Neb
Hiram Johnson
California
League of Nations
Chicago
Wilson
Omaha
Johnson
Nebraska
William EK. Clinton
Carrington
Nebraska League
President 7 Promises League Aid and Global Role
The article reports President 7 pledging league support for his policy and signaling readiness to assist in voting, use of U S troops abroad, and broader international actions. It outlines potential national and foreign policy moves tied to the president’s program.
Robbers Make Haul From Mail Car on Canadian National
Five bandits stole about $75,000 from a mail car on the Canadian National Railway this morning. The heist is featured in a special report. In San Francisco, President Wilson answered questions from the League of Nations Organization, asserting the US could not be outvoted by Britain and that foreign powers could not compel troop deployments. He also said the League could aid Shantung’s restoration to China and that Article 10 does not bind the US to help Britain quell Ireland unrest.
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Evening Journal
San Francisco
League of Nations Organization
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
League
Shantung
China
Ireland
Five Robbers Loot Mail Car on Ocean Limited
In Quebec Canada today five robbers overpowered mail clerks aboard the Ocean Limited of the Canadian National Railway and seized $75,000 in silver from the mail car. The heist occurred during the early hours of the morning with authorities investigating the bold theft.
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Evening Journal
Quebec
Canada
Ocean Limited
Canadian National Railway
Meeting Shows Bipartisan Presence Across Parties
The gathering featured a notable presence from both Democrats and Republicans on the stage. The introducing chairman has long been active in Democratic politics. Also present was Lieutenant Colonel John G. Malver, the state president of the American Legion.
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Johnson
John G. Malver
The
American Legion
Steel Strike Order Issued In Calumet Region
Chicago reports that about 150000 steel workers in the Calumet region are likely to walk out on Monday as Theodore Wind of the South Chicago Trades and Labor assembly confirms a strike order has gone forth and preparations are complete.
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Chicago
Calumet
Theodore Wind
South
Socialist office vandalized in New York district
The socialist headquarters in the Seventeenth Assembly district was wrecked by intruders in U S service uniforms. Police said the men destroyed documents and pamphlets tore papers from walls and broke furniture after entering by smashing the skylight.
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New York
Seventeenth Assembly District
United States Service
Egypt Faces Food Price Control Delay Sparks Trade Halt
Cairo reports a delay in reintroducing food price controls for two days. Cereal merchants canceled large wheat orders and 25 ships bound for upper Egypt were turned back. Consumers react with indignation as the food situation remains unsettled.
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Cairo
Upper
Egypt
Akon
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