Open shop stance from United States Steel chairman Gary
A Carnegie Steel letter from ELH Gary, chairman of United States Steel, explains why the firm will not negotiate with labor unions. He defends open shop as essential, warns of reduced production and higher costs under a closed shop, and emphasizes fair treatment and avoidance of intimidation.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Steel Company
ELH
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company awards warehouse contract
Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company hires EF A Maine company to build a large two story warehouse beside its plant on Lo Entrave avenue near city limits. The 60 by 160 feet structure will be reinforced concrete and equipped to store and handle lubricating oils, with two additional stories planned later. Construction to start at once and expected to take one to two years.
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Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company
EF. A. Maine Company
Lo- Entravenue
Congress Thanks Pershing Speech by Cummins
A ceremonial congress resolution honors General John J. Pershing for commanding the American expeditionary forces. The speech lauds his leadership and the valor of U S troops while thanking Congress, the president, and supporting citizens for war effort.
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Congress
Pershing
Cummins
Secretary
Japan's toe study finds lone perfect foot among 60 doctors
New York report describes a conference where famous surgeons examined feet after removing shoes. Across nationalities, arches varied and many had crooked toes or flat feet, with only one perfect specimen found, presented by Dr. Tomo Inoue of Japan.
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New York
Tomo Inouve
Japan
London Roof Poultry Farm High Above Busy Street
A poultry farm on the roof of the Institute of Engineers in London sits 100 feet above a major street near Big Ben. It houses 80 hens in three coops, with hens roaming the roof during the day. The 18 inch coping has never tempted them to descend, and residents note the birds’ unusual routine.
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London Roof Poultry Farm
London
Big Ben
Institute At! Im] Engineers
Five masked robbers steal $875000 in Canadian mail heist
In Quebec near Haylaka five masked men bound mail clerks and robbed a Canadian National express car of 875000 dollars in paper and silver en route from Montreal to Halifax to pay troops landing there this week. The raid disrupted payroll for the soldiers.
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Associated Press
Quebec
Canada
Express
Canadian National Railway
Haylaka
Montreal
Halifax
Nellie and BenSeparated Siblings in Chicago Case
Nellie, a Kentucky girl found with her brother Ben on Wabash Ave, is in Chicago Juvenile Court custody awaiting word from Springboro Ohio authorities. Ben, 26, of Springboro, ran away with their father’s car months ago and faces potential Mann Act abduction charges. Nell may be sent to school or returned to Ohio.
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Chicago
Nellie
Ben
Chileago
Springbore
Nell
Bouth Wabash Avenue
Hlws
Benjamin Sheets
Ber
H. Js
Whitney Thi le
Kentucky
George I. Jrr
Milwaukee Avenue
Governor Catts Responds in Telegram to Tampa Council
The Tampa City Council adopted a resolution framing a telegram from Governor Catts in response to their demand that he retract a Pensacola Labor Day remark. Catts taunts officials and invites them to Tallahassee or Tampa to try to compel a retraction, ending with respectful signature.
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Tampa
Pra
Bel
Govel Ernor
Forres
Hind
Pensacola
P.O. Knight
I. W. Ball
WL A
Dolingon
DW. B. Dan
Pla
Pater O. Knight
Tallahassee
Catts
Governor
Last Night's News in Brief Summary
The report lists diverse notes from across the globe. It cites Bishop Charles S. Buren’s election in New York and remarks on Peruvian politics amid assassination rumors. It notes a potential Fiume blockade by Italy and Wilson and Lloyd George speeches on league aims.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles S. Buren
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Reer
Wme
Flume
Marvyn C. Buckey
Santiago
Chile
Augusto
Bh Seguia
Peru
London
Fiume
Gabriele D’annunzio
San Francisco
Wilson
League of Nations
Lloyd George
International Brotherhood Congress
Ireland
Boston
United States
Ellin Root
Atuce
National
Seigrity League
I Howden
Robert Cecil
League of Nation
League
International Brotherhood Covey
Atta
Prince of Wales
Return of Kiao-Chau Statement Likely to Duplicate Hara's Say
Honolulu dispatch reports Japan received a friendly U.S. message asking when Japan will return Klao-Chou to China. Officials expect Japan to reply in line with Herras recent statement.
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Hara
Tess
Honolulu
Persia Mara
Takia
Japan
United States
China
Mtao
Girdes
Hyra
Comiskey Starts Sale of World Series Tickets
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey announced that applications for World Series tickets will be accepted by the Chicago Americans. Reservations are limited to four tickets per applicant and require payment by money order or certified check with a self addressed envelope. Box seats cost 50 cents, grand stand 2.30, pavilion 2.20, and bleachers 1.10, all including war tax.
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Chicago
Charles A. Coulskey
Chicago Americans
Wilson Calls Labor Conference Members From All States
President Wilson has selected 22 men from across the country to form the public representatives for the labor conference in Washington on October 6. The selections, sent last night, express hope that many others can join as representatives of organized labor and organized employers. The chosen are from varied backgrounds and political affiliations.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Wilson
Bean
Washington
Aku
Bublit
Policewomen Wage Fraud Case Against Fortune Teller
Chicago dated Sept 18 Francis Ward once ran fortune telling offices in the Auditorium building was arrested at the EK Chicago av station on a warrant by policewomen Theresa Johnson and Agnes Walsh who say they paid Ward $1 each for readings at 750 N State St after being promised success.
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Chicago
Francis Ward
Chicago Av
Theresa Johnson
Agnes Walsh
Ward
N. State Street
After 23 Years Held as Slayer of Daughter
Robert Hicks aged 75 of Urbana Missouri was moved from Urbana to Springfield Missouri for trial on the death of his daughter 23 years ago. He allegedly strangled the girl after she threatened to shoot him and then fled to Washington where he has since resided. In separate notes a car theft report from Urbana misled police but was later corrected indicating the vehicle was moved but not stolen.
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Associated Cross
Kansas City
Robert Hicks
Parineriy
Urbana
Chehal Wash
Springfield
Loke
Washington
F_L. Delaver
Randolph
Hudson
Transtuison
Exclusive Friday Dance for Waterloo Clubs at New Auditorium
The Forunt company will host an exclusive dance Friday evening for members of Waterloo's dancing clubs at the new auditorium on Sycamore and Eleventh streets. They invite all club members to view the dance floor, described as the largest and finest in the state, with no public attendance that night.
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Forunt Company
Waterloo
Sycamore
Eleventh Streets
Chile and United States to Move Closer in Trade Says Shea
Joseph A. Shea, U S ambassador in Santiago, said relations with Chile will grow closer and trade between the two nations will improve. He spoke after returning from the United States and emphasized optimism about future economic ties.
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Santiago
Chile
Joseph A. Shea
Shea
United States
Mer Auerbach Returns From Woods Milli Markets
Merchants report Mer Auerbach of Woods Milli has returned after three days weekly in eastern markets. Daily shipments arrive of varied goods including meat and oil with advertisements noting steady activity and stock replenishment.
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Mer
Auerbach
Bullitt Mission to Russia Secret Questioned by Writer
London report cites Daily Sketch writer "R. K." claiming Bullitt told of a Russia mission arranged by Col. House and approved by Wilson without the Big Four knowledge. The piece asserts Wilson suppressed Lenine correspondence and Lloyd George was unaware of the omission until the report reached him.
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Associated Press
London
William C. Bullitt
United States Senate
Daily Sketch
R. K
Mr. Bullitt
Paris
House
Russia
Missia
Jin
Wise
Wilson
Lloyd George
Bullitt
Widow sues Stehlin Air Service for 50000 damages
Mrs. Mary Tate of Brooklyn files in Brooklyn Supreme Court seeking 50000 for husband A J Tate killed in May 1918 while serving as a special policeman at Elmont Park. Plaintiff alleges a Stehlin Air Service airplane flown by Dunn Steele’s agent flew too close to ground, propeller strike caused death. Joseph Stehlin heads the concern.
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New York
Mary Tate
Willoughby Street
Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Stehlin Air Service Company
Am J. Tate
Elmont Park
Tate
Joseph ©. Stehlin
Ocean Avenue
Dunn K. Steele
Minority Socialists in French Chamber Oppose Pact
Paris Sept 18 Jean Longnet leader of the minority Socialists told the chamber of deputies he and his allies would not vote for the ratification of the German peace treaty describing it as peace of force and violence. He attacked U S and Britain for not bearing a fair war cost and lamented that general disarmament was not exacted by the peace conference.
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Associated Press
Paris
Jean Longnet
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Great Britain
Funeral rites for Baby Mary Theresa Sehiel
Funeral services for Baby Mary Theresa Sehiel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Sehiel 724 Win ion street were held at 9 am today at the home with Father EB J Slattery officiating Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery
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Baby Schiel
Mary Theresa Sehiel
Louis Sehiel
Winion Street
She Hone
EB. J. Slattery
Calvary, Cemetery
Swift's Auditor Witness Probes Big Five Packers Case
J H Kaplin head of Swift & Co auditing testified on the second day of the federal grand jury inquiry into the big five packers and Sherman anti trust law. In Albany Cardinail Mercier prime of Belgium arrived with military escort and greeting committee, met by Governor Smith at the capitol.
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SWIFT
Associated Press
Chicago
J. H. @Kaplin
Swift & Co
Federal
N.Y
Mercier
Albany
N. Y
Cardinail Mercier
Belgium
Capitol
New York State
Smith
Westphalia Bards Rise Amid Russia Led Revolution Potentials
The Westphalian comuni sts in the Prussian border area between Hanover and the Rhine reportedly plan a revolution under Russian Bolshevik leadership per the ftheuische Westfräelishce Zeitung. Red armies are said to be arming, with claims of secret mobilization. The Associated Press reports the United Mine Workers rejected a league of nations endorsement and moved to table the issue.
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Westphalia
Oclard Prees
Amsterdam
Hanover
Rhine
Funin
Golsheviki
Ftheuische Westfraelishce Zeitung
Red
Associated Press
Clevel
Ray. Yention
United Mine Workers of America Today
League of Nations
Senate
Paris House Leaders Set Ratification Of German Treaty
Paris reports the chamber of deputies is poised to ratify the German treaty by Saturday at the latest. Premier Clemenceau will address the assembly tomorrow as authorities stress the speech’s significance. The day’s news reflects urgent political maneuvering and public expectations.
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Erance
Paris
Hayas
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Hundreds of Pupils Strike for Shorter Class Periods
Cedar Rapids pupils walkout at 10 block units to demand briefer class times. About 300 students march downtown and reach Grant vocational school where 200 join in. In Camden New Jersey trolley cars run on all divisions except shipyard routes, cutting Woodbury service as zone fare issues calm.
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Cedar Rapids
annouReays
Grant Vocational Acho
Camden
N. J
Public Service Corporation
Woodbury
Bandit Shot In Hudson Toll Battle
One bandit was shot in a pitched battle at the Hudson toll plaza as Iowa peace officers confronted automobile bandits raiding Baldwin Mercantile. The clash occurred this morning with unclear reports on the bandit's fate. A second item notes the Mississippi Valley Association meeting in St. Louis with leaders from four states in attendance. An update mentions F J Caward returning from Rochester for an operation, condition encouraging.
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Wisconsin
Associated Press
Hudson, Wis
Hudson Toll
Iosa
Baldwin Mercantile Company
Baldwin
Squirrels Go Fishing in West Virginia
Bethany West Virginia report says squirrels fish near Hog Creek after turtles migrate there. Oil driller Jack Hurley notes squirrels grab turtles by neck or rear leg and move up trees, while naturalists say squirrels may have curious tricks.
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Bethany
W. Va
Hog Creek
Jack Hurley
Hurley
Man kills wife and stepson then kills himself in Mystic
Robert Kelly shot and killed his stepson Jacob Cross 18 and his wife before turning the gun on himself. Cross had just returned from naval service. Kelly and his wife were reportedly planning separation.
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Associated Press
Mystic
Robert Kelly
Jacob Cross
Young Cross
Navy
Kelly
Bitro Phosphate Promises Nerve Betterment for Thin People
An advertisement urges thin and nervous individuals to try Bitro Phosphate as a nerve builder. It claims five grain tablets with meals strengthen nerves, restore energy, improve sleep, and renew appetite, with cautions about fat intake for those avoiding weight gain.
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