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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1919

Page

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284000 Steel Workers Out in Nation Wide Strike

The opening U S steel strike pits unions against employers with about 284 000 workers out nationwide while several Youngstown plants close and others run short handed. Officials report mixed operation in Pittsburgh district with some mills near full staffing while Homestead Braddock and Duquesne see disputes over actual numbers amid threats to immigrant households.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Iron and Steel United States Steel Corporation Interstary Kester Carnegie Company The Anl Foster Labor Isda Braddock Rankin Monongala Valley Youngstown Ohio Mahoning Valley T. Hammeramark Sharon Newcastle Brier Hill Sharon Steel Hoop Republic Iron and Steely Carnegie Steel Company Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Chicago Planta Gary Rs Company

Steel Strike Expands Across Multiple Districts

Chicago and Pittsburgh area plants suspend operations as the steel strike widens. Elbert H. Gary, head of United States Steel, refuses comment while J Pierpont Morgan sends support for the open shop. Officials warn of a prolonged, high-stakes labor showdown with thousands of workers affected and guards posted.

J. Pierpont Morgan London Steel Corporation

Seven Shot in Riot at Steel Plant in New Castle

National and local disturbances mark opening day of the steel strike as seven shot at the Carnegie Steel Plant in New Castle, with guards firing on rioters. Other clashes reported in Donora, Homestead, Clairton, and Farrell as authorities move to quell disorder during strikes.

Associated Press New Castle Carnegie Steel Company Chenango Tin Plate Company Pittsburgh Clairton American Steel and Wire Company Donora Fourth Street Carnegie Company Homestead Dickson Street Fourth Avenue Ag Clairton State ErBous Ewo Farrell, Pa Stef Wire Company

Wilson Advocates League Covenant Amid Rally in Stockton

President Wilson framed the league covenant as a guaranty of justice and lasting peace during a San Joaquin visit, addressing 12,900 at a Stockton stop and noting it would bind great powers to preserve rights. Crowds pressed the procession route as Red Cross members presented fruit, while a boy sought to shake hands with the President.

Stockton Sacramento Calif League of Nations Germany Wilson League Covenant China Shaai Tung Weln Red Cross American Red Cross America Wilaon Albert v. Fox Washington Post Co League Hiram .Johnson United States Great Britain Senate Regal Depocrat Missouri Isaueth Kirmin Che Great Balin Cummins Alice Hoostvelt Ashurst Senator Reed Ae] Shurst Ashwurst Reed Ashourat Thomas Colorado Colorado State Democratic Committee League Without Change

Cardinal Mercier Arrives in Washington in War Hero Reverence

Cardinal Mercier arrived in the National Capital amid formal welcomes and a packed reception. He traveled from Annapolis after addressing Naval Academy cadets and was greeted by Belgian dignitaries and American church officials. The visit honors Belgium’s gratitude for American aid during World War I and includes a formal reception at the Sulpician Seminary as well as a dedication ceremony for a new seminary.

Belgium Belguim Hartkanis Ana Wrr Washington Cardinal Mercier Nisteltow Ejum Agium Agatsiat American Congress France America Pons Pheid Wassdther Annapolis Naval Academy Prince Reginald de Croy Rof Albert Sergusel Philip Barbier Third Lancers Ceatibet F. X. Havey Suplician Seminary George Dougherty Catholic University Joseph B. Nevins The Sulpician Seminary W. C. Mcholland Mary's Liminary Baltimore T. Edward Murtaugh A. D. de Wachter Maurice de Wulf Lou~ Vain University John P. Carroll Helene, Mont J. Lawlor Lead E. R. Dyer St. Mary's Seminary Julea Baisnee Francis Dessan

French Treaty constitutional per Senate judiciary panel

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously that the proposed treaty guaranteeing immediate U S aid to Tagiie in case of unprovoked German attack is constitutional. Members present were Nelson Sterling Kellogg Culberson Overman and Walsh. others were absent. Humbert case dismissed in Paris report notes no evidence of bribery or negotiations with enemy officials.

Senate Committee On Judiciary Siz Senate Judiciary ‘Committee S BP Germany Tews Walsh Montana Nelson Sterling Kellogg Culberson Overman Humbert sfMfictala Comratts United States General Becker New York Hurabert

Prince of Wales Arrives in Canada Amid Cheerful Welcome

Vancouver reports show royal salutes and cheering crowds as the Prince of Wales arrives in Waver. Admiral Hugh Rodman greets him on the platform and notes the prince’s sore hand from prior handshakes. In Columbus Ohio, Vice President Marshall says public opinion will settle the steel controversy and foresees approval of the peace treaty and league of nations, discounting reservations.

Vancouver Guna Prince of Wales Canada Hugh Redtnika Pacific Fleet Rod Eas Port Redman Theche 3 Columbus Ohio Thomas R. Marshall Amercan Insurance Union America Senate League of Nations

Steel Sailors Vote Unanimously to Strike in Sympathy

Seamen on United States Steel Corporation ore carriers voted unanimously to strike in sympathy with steel workers. Patrick O'Brien, Chicago local secretary, said the executive board would meet soon in Detroit or Chicago to canvass votes and set a strike date.

United States Steel Corporation Patrick O’brien Chicago Detroit

Milwaukee mayor rejects inviting Belgian royal visit

Milwaukee Mayor Hoan declares he will not invite King Albert Queen Elizabeth or Crown Prince Leopold to Milwaukee. He says he stands for the man who works and urges inviting only by citizen groups. The royals depart Brussels for Ostend to sail to the United States.

Associated Preas Milwaukee A. T. Venscoy Milwaukee Association of Commerce Mayor Hoan King Albert Queen Elizabeth Belgium Hoan Kalger Czar Prince Henry Yar Brussels Hevas Albert Elizabeth Leopold Ostend George Washington United States

Italian Aims to Secure Allied Occupation of Fiume

London reports Italy urged allied forces not Italian troops to oust D Annunzio from Fiume. American navy says no confirmation of marines landing. US vessels stay outside seven-mile limit. Gabriele d Annunzio vows to defend Fiume and appeals to Washington Paris and London for support, while extending lines into Jugoslavia.

Associated Press London Bowers D'Annunzio Fiume Adriatic Washington Paris Italy D’annunzio D' Arcnzio Presa United States Flume Atle. T. S Rome Buccarl Fume Ga*abriele d’'Annungio Jugo-Slavia Biegniak Gabriele Annunzio England France Wilsom George

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