NO STRIKE PARLEY Packers Deny Making Over tures to Butchers
Chicago August 4 1919 Packers deny reports of talks with labor leaders aiming to end the strike. They claim no conference is planned and say plant staffing rises daily with more workers and lower prices. Union leaders allege outside influence seeks peace talks and that intermediaries may meet at Swift & Co. facilities while police criticize riot incitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Armour & Co
Orlse, Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
National Packing Company
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Cudahy & Co
Sehardt
Federation of Labor
J J Keppler
Machinists’ Union
Schardt
Keppler
Weppler
Tom
Donnelly
Kevaler
Homer D. Call
Butchers’ Organization
Call
Mr. Call
Louis Swift
Swift
Swift & Co
Kansas City
Llus Island
President Gompers on meat handlers strike tensions
President Gompers criticized packers for refusing to confer with unions, saying the move deepens the strike, risks broader industrial conflict, and pressures members to resign from unions to accept individual terms. He warned such tactics could erode union solidarity nationwide.
Ultimatum by Employers in New York Building Trades
The Building Trades Employers' Association board voted unanimously to lock out union members whose men are not at work tomorrow. President Charles Leidleitz announced the action and said no further dealings with the Building Trades Alliances. The board remained in executive session all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mob lynched a colored boy near Greenfield Nelson County
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Aug 4 a colored boy Andrew Dudley about fourteen attempted to assault two white girls near Greenfield Nelson County after striking one girl the mother intervened a nine year old girl was frightened off and the mob seized the suspect while en route to Lovingston jail and disappeared in the country the incident is reported as quickly and almost silently carried out
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Andrew Dudley
Greenfield
Nelson County
Cameron
C. W. Cretzer
Lovingston
Charlottesville
Afton
West Virginia Democrats Name Cornwell for Governor
The Democratic State convention at Parkersburg, West Virginia, nominated State Senator John J. Cornwell for governor after a close, lively contest. The platform excludes the negro question, aligning with national leaders, and pledges tax reform. Ex-Senator Davis remained for conference planning as party unity appeared secure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Davis
Carmwell
William R. Thompson
State &Vkirman
Cornwell
Wampshire Review
Senate
Withal
Charles F. Teter
Wheeling
Capitol Police
A. D. Garden
South Delegation Hails Judge Parker at Esopus Visit
Long article notes Texas Senator Bailey Virginia Governor Montague and Alabama leaders visiting Judge Parker at Rosemount Esopus with praise for his candidacy and plans. Bailey sees crucial 3-state fight in New York Indiana New Jersey while Montague emphasizes New York governor race impact and Peabody's treasurer role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Virginia
Esopua
Judge Parker
Mason and Dixon
United States
Joseph W. Bailey
George Foster Peabody
National Committee
H. D. Clayton
Col
HL. Russell
H. Hatcher
Alabama
Sapphire
Esopus Landing
Morgan J. O'Brien
John P. McDonald
New York City
Bailey
Washington
Rosemount
Indianapolis
Montague
Parker
Virginia Democracy
South
Gov
New York State
Peabody
Crane
Chicago
Municipal Voters’ League
Russell
St. Louisa
Clayton
O’brien
Mr. McDonald
Tammany Ratifies Nomination At Democratic Rally
New York Aug 4 Tammany Hall rati fied Parker and Davis as the ticket amid cheers for Pater. The resolutions by ex State Senator Thomas C. O Sullivan were adopted pledging support to the national platform denouncing the President, protection and monopoly while favoring Filipino independence. O Sullivan said Tammany should win by a large majority and noted Elihu Roch refused the NY governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipple
R. F. Kidd
Gilmer
B. Byrne
Huntington
Kidd
McGraw
Nebraska
Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
Charleston
Wood Dalley
West Virginia
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Issuinq
New York
Tammany Hall
Parker
Davis
Pater
Thomas C. O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
Tammany
Elihu Roch
Wilson Talks to Stockmen in Denver Meeting
Secretary James Wilson and Dr. Salmon met with a land commission and National Live Stock Association delegates to discuss grazing on government lands, water rights, and forest reserves. They urged better government relations and emphasized stockmen rights and the need for grazing laws. A resolution committee was formed withMortimer Levering C F E Adams and Murdo J Mackenzie. The piece also notes the West conference stance on the Chicago butcher strike and lists regional rail excursion deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Wilson
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Mortimer Levering
Indiana
C. F E. Adams
Nebraska
Murdo J. Mackenzie
Texas
Hagenbarth
National Livestock Association
Chicago
Quelled in Port au Prince unrest aids foreigners
In Port au Prince Haiti on August 4 the city faced disorder as bands blocked Syrians from reopening stores. Americans waved the flag from homes and sought refuge at the American Legation. Minister Powell urged Nord to quell the disturbances and protect foreign lives and property, with troops deployed to troubled districts. Powell also protected Turkish subjects amid a turbulent, international attention. Admiral Sigsbee stands by for a possible naval response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Haiti
Port Au Prince
Powell
Nord
Alexander Battiste
Carrie
Leishman
Constantinople
Haitien
West Indies
State Department
Navy Department
Sigsbee
Meteor derailed near Vinita injuring twenty-two passengers
The Frisco fast train from Dallas to St. Louis derailed near Vinita Indian Territory. The engine baggage mail and two chair cars left the track at about 35 miles per hour. Twenty-two were injured including Mrs. James M. Drake postmistress of Salina Texas and seven year old son of W R Myser of Fort Worth Texas. Dr Green saved P R Payne from bleeding to death. The tender uncoupled and crossed the track causing the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
I. T
W. R. Myser
Fort Worth
Tex
Dr. Green
P. R. Payne
McKinney
Payne
Lottery scheme alleged arrests in Boston trust crackdown
Boston officials arrested John Marshall Barry and Francis C. Webster of the North American Trust on charges of conspiracy to defraud the public and operating in violation of lottery laws. A third official is being sought. The firm, active about eight months, has branch offices in several cities and claims about 600 members who paid a small fee to buy homes and furniture on easy terms. A receiver was appointed for the money on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
John Marshall Barry
Francis C. Webster
The
North American Trust
United States
Supreme Court
Burton P. Gray
Fages Status of the Big Strike and World News
The itemized page lists updates on the Big Strike status, West Virginia politics, court events, international affairs including Japan and Russia, plus miscellaneous items such as guardsmen actions, salary talks for clerks, and remarks from Cortelyou and President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fages
West Virginia
Stutler
Fight Against La Follette Faces Wisconsin Ballot Battle
Madison Aug 4 a major legal political fight opens next Tuesday over whether La Follette or Cook can use Republican on the ballot. Court decision on August 9 could split electors, with potential impact on Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Wisconsin senators and state officials are entwined in the dispute amid factional splits and club formations across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
la Folletta
Cook State
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Quarles
la Follette
New York
Spooner
Payne
Babcock
Bryan is Said to Seek Nebraska Senate Seat
Special to The Washington Post from Sioux City Iowa reports William Jennings Bryan favors a Senate run and calls the chamber potentially more useful than the presidency. He cites railroad influence and government ownership programs as key issues while allies push fusion or support from Populists and Republicans who admire his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Sioux C
Iowa
Amy
United States
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Senate
Mr. Bryan
St. Louis
Watson
M. F. Harrington
O'Neill
Harrington
Bate Democrats win big in Knox county election
Knoxville Aug 4 The Bate Democrats decisively defeated the regular Democratic organization in county offices by majorities from 500 to 2000 The Republican vote largely backed the Bate ticket Former State Senator W L Ledgerwood head of the Bate Democracy organized a lying squadron to enforce election law The Bridgeport Cocke County killing of Jack Boley and his brother by John Susong occurred during the election fight details not yet received
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Knoxville
Tenn
Bate Democrats
Bate
W. L. Ledgerwood
Bate Democracy
Bridgeport
Cocke County
Jack Boley
Brother
John Susong
Russian Losses Mount in Simoucheng Fight as News Stalls
Reports from the Simoucheng clash on July 31 show indecisive fighting with Russian retreat. Japanese losses counted high, while Russian artillery proved effective. absence of updates from Stackelberg and Zaroubaleff fuels belief their forces may be cut off from Kuropatkin amid supply strains and heavy ammunition use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stackelberg
Zaroubaieff
Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Zasaulitch
Simoucheng
Kurupatkin
Eost
Outuschoutoun
Capoutazza
Pichailantoun
Seremsky
Mistchenko
Col. Solomky
Golitinsky
Solomky
Pologiteh Lepovatz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Packers
Vnion
Mem
Norfolk & Wash
Steamboat Co
Baltic
von Ketsch
W. J. Enright
Armour Company
Omaha
Nebr
Munger
Thea Packing House
East St. Louis
R. E. Conway
St. Clair Avenue
Nelson Morris
Crouch
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Day
Day
Gompers
Harpers Ferry
Charlestown
Winchester
Andretum, B
R. R
Toronto
Friends General Conference
Democrats
G. A. BR
Cial
Department of Potomac
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Bailey Lee
Louisville
ER. P
Baltimore and Heturn
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Cox
Baltimore and Return
Louisyie
H.R. Knights of Pythias
Tornto
Friends’ General Conference
Harrisburg
Niagara Falls
Congress
Col. Lepovatz
KGH Yet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!