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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1919

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Wilson Still Gains Ground as He Aids Recovery

President Wilson continued progress toward recovery as doctors reported a day of improving strength though he remained bedridden and far from well. A cabinet session limited to essential items followed a message from Pope Benedict praying for his speedy recovery and officials noted cautious optimism about possible postrecovery duties.

Wilson Stitt Naval Medical School Sterling Ruin Washington Cary T. Grayson White House Lansing Grayson Tumulty Pope Benedict

Turkeys Cabinet Resigns as Kemal Leads Strong Move

Paris reports a Turkish political shift after the cabinet resignation. Mustapha Kemal fronts a nationalist push with an Erzerum parliament call and a Konieh capture, while Djemal Pasha allies with Kemal. A new cabinet under Ali Riza Pasha seeks elections and a reconvened parliament amid unrest.

Porte Mustapha Kemel Ito Paris Associated Press Turkey Konieh Mustapha Kemald Asia Minor Constantinople Djemal Pasha Arustapha Kemal Mustapha Kemal Erzerum Entente Davnad Ferid Damad Ferid Pasha Ali Riza Pasha Mustapha Rechid Pasha Damad Sherif Pasha

Ten Killed by Moscow Bomb at Funeral Procession

Helsineiors reports ten persons killed and two seriously wounded when a bomb exploded during a Moscow funeral for victims of a recent Kremlin outrage. Many others were slightly injured. the device was a high explosive type thrown by an unknown man amid the procession. No prior Kremlin bombing reports reached this country.

Helsineiors Moscow Kremlin

War Mothers of America Eyes Affiliation Here

Baltimore October 6 The War Mothers of America executive committee met with leaders from patriotic groups seeking affiliation as the war mothers organization officially opens its convention tomorrow afternoon. The groups comprise women with blood relatives in the war. A name change is anticipated but the final form is undecided.

Baltimore War Mothers of America War Mothers’ Organization

U S Troops in Gary Seek Action Not Oratory

Public delegates press for quick results at the industrial conference opened by President Wilson. Bernard Baruch directs talks with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood sending troops to Gary, East Chicago and nearby areas as martial law is declared to curb striking workers.

Wilson Washington Bernard M. Baruch New York White House Mahon Executive Council Federation Chandler McNab Mec Chadbourne Mr. McNab Pan- American Union Hall of the Americas John Barrett Union Western Hemisphere Gary Ind Leonard Wood Chicago Adjt Smith James P. Goodrich Central Division United States Army C. E. Huber Alt Wood Goodrich Indiana Harbor Indianapoli Dodge Harry B. Smith Gov Gury

Pope Prays for Speedy Recovery of President Wilson

The Pope sent a message to express sympathy for the President and to wish a speedy recovery. The cablegram from the Holy Father asks to be kept informed about the patient’s progress and conveys earnest prayers for his health.

Cardinal Gasparri Holy Father Wilson Foreign Office Jose L. Riesco State Department Cahdianal

Bomb Sent To Wanamaker Home In Plotted Attack

Albert G. Kurth, a Wanamaker household butler, was committed to Bellevue Hospital for observation after alleged confession to sending a bomb to Mrs Violet Cruger Wanamaker at Tuxedo Park New Jersey on September 27. The device packed with black powder and red pepper did not explode.

Associated Press New York Rodman Wanamaker Tuxedo Park N. J Albert G. Kurth Bellevue Hospital Mary O’brien Wanamaker

Five Wounded in Oakland Rioting Over Street Car Strike

Five men were wounded this afternoon in Oakland as rioting erupted during efforts by the San Francisco Oakland Terminal Railways to resume street car traffic on the sixth day of a strike. Police Captain W F Woods was among the injured in the clash near the scene, as crowds gathered and confrontations occurred amid the labor dispute.

Gavin McNab San Francisco W. D. Milton American Federation of Labor Thomas L. Chadbo New York Mr. Baruch Asaides Gary Hall Carnerie Steel Company United States Steel Corporation Pittsburgh Coatesville Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company Homestead Ryttle Carnegie Steel Company New Castle Board of Trade Edgar Thomson Braddock Farrell Oakland Cal W. F. Woods San Francisco-Oakland

Shantung Fight Delays U S Dominance Claim In League

Senate debate on the peace treaty proceeds with speeches as McCumber asserts U S dominance in the League and Western Hemisphere voting. Some lawmakers seek a voluntary pact to hasten voting, with recess possible by early next month. others push to preserve ratification without amendments.

California Senate McCumber Foreign Relations Committee McCormick Learvot Walsh Montana Hitchcock Congress Coures U. S Great Britain United States Western Hemisphere Germany South Central America France Italy Chamber of Deputies League Hitchpcock Los Angeles The Johasan Borah Massachusetts

Reds Shut Out Sox in Eller’s Finest Series Game

Moran’s right hander delivers a cipher victory as he dominates the Sox, outshining Kerr in a memorable series showcase. Williams also hurls well but miscues by the defense doom the visitors while Eller’s masterful four innings seal the win.

Moran Cipher Kerr Walsh-Pfeister Foe Williams

Reds Stifle White Sox in Game Five Shineball Shutout

Hod Eller dominated the mound for Cincinnati, tossing a 5-0 shutout as Chicago managed only three hits. The Reds moved within one win of the World Series title, 앞시 their 1931 shineball strategy neutralized by Eller and supported by Kerr Ruether and Ring.

J. W. Fitzgerald Chicago White Sox Reds Eddie Cicotte Sox Hod Eller Cicotte Eller Cincinnati Gleason Neare Elers Moranis Moran Mitchera Fisher Reuther Ring Herr’g Kerr Ruether Ker Ae Tiang Sita Aga Nnm OM Elmyente Pa

Massachusetts Debates League Of Nations Platform Split

Democratic leaders in Massachusetts oppose the league covenant while Senator Nelson Republican urges consideration of a Republican platform. Senator Borah warns the league could intrude into political arenas despite the President’s wish. Senator Hitchcock notes Republicans of high standing in California repudiated Senator Johnson’s league action.

California Massachusetts Borah Nelson Hitchcock Johnson League of Nalions

Hole ripped in steamer Lexington after collision with submarine

The Lexington bound for Providence with 300 passengers was rammed by the U S submarine OT in Hell Gate waters. Quick crew action sealed the watertight bulkhead and prevented loss of life though a 15 foot radius hole tore into the bow injuring several passengers.

Associated Press New York Lexington Hell Gate Channel Upper East River Providence Baer Ae O Ornie Ec Stee

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