Omaha mob riots culminate in lynching of Black prisoner
Large mob in Omaha Nebraska roamed the city after a courthouse fire and riot. They seized William Brown a Black prisoner from the county jail and hanged him amid smoke and gunfire. Mayor Howard P Smith was attacked but saved by police. Federal troops patrolled streets as the courthouse burned and 100 prisoners faced danger.
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Bethlehem Steel Strike Rumors Ripple Through Mills
Reports from Youngstown and Chicago detail walkouts and plant redelivery plans as Bethlehem Steel, American Steel and Wire, and Bethlehem plants face strikes. Police prepare for possible clashes while union leaders contest claims of turnout.
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Rail Strike Hits British Miner Trains to Start
London and ports faced coal and transport disruption as a nationwide railway strike spread. Officials reported widespread idle miners in South Wales and near total traffic paralysis across Britain with lines operating on skeleton schedules.
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Burglars Loot Frank Bros Clothing Store in Night Break-In
Burglars broke into Frank Bros clothing store at 603 605 Commercial Street after midnight Sunday. They pried a rear sash and stole about $1500 worth of silk shirts neckwear suits and an overcoat. Clerks and manager were alerted by police, and investigators believe the thieves knew the stock and targeted high quality items.
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Police officers and soldiers slain in Moroccan ambush
Dispatches from the Spanish high commissioner report that twelve police officers and five soldiers were killed when a police detachment was ambushed in Morocco recently.
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Courier delivery instructions for timely home service
The notice states home delivery by 5:30 P.M. and requests readers to call 83830 if the newspaper is late due to carrier error. It adds that calls should reach the office before 6:80 P.M. to arrange a replacement copy.
President Wilson Remains in Seclusion After Restless Night
President Wilson slept fitfully last night and will stay in seclusion at the White House for now. He will not receive Viscount Grey, the British ambassador, immediately but is expected to see him soon once his health allows.
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Ohio Troops Mobilized in Readiness Amid Tense Labor Strike
Ohio National Guard units were mobilized by Gov. Cox and held in readiness after orders to prepare for further instructions. The move comes amid reports of plans by Steubenville and Mingo county steel workers to march toward Weirton WV to halt work, though the march may not materialize.
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King Albert and Queen Elizabeth to Tour United States
Boston will be first to greet King Albert and Queen Elizabeth as they depart New York this week for a U S tour. President Wilson will host the Belgian royals at the White House upon their return from the tour for a reception in Washington.
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Reorganization Bill Draft Set to Start This Week
The House Interstate Commerce Committee will begin drafting a railroad reorganization bill this week. Members include Representatives from Wisconsin Michigan Massachusetts Tennessee and others. The framework follows the Pomerene proposals for curbing powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and is not expected to reach the House for consideration before late next month.
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U S Sugar Board Sees Control in 1920 Not Likely
The Associated Press reports the U S Sugar Board doubts it will gain control of the Cuban sugar market in 1920. Officials note high foreign demand and heavy domestic requirements, with refiners seeking to enter the Cuban market as the new crop nears, while past purchases and stockpiles influence current expectations.
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Jealous Lover Fatally Shoots Suitor After Bare Leg Attention
Paris report says Ernest Ladd an American tank ere shot the man he dined with after becoming insanely jealous of Mile Adrienne Pellaccioni. The suitor died instantly while the girl survived. Ladd, said to be from Chicago, reportedly fled.
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Degree for Mercier to Be Conferred by Princeton Today
Philadelphia report says Cardinal Mercier, primate of Bel Slum, left the city after three days of public acclaim. He is bound for Princeton where the university will confer the degree of doctor of laws.
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War group leader outlines amnesty hopes at convention
At the Society for American Freedon, free speech and amnesty for conscientious objectors and prisoners was debated. May Haywood urged action for amnesty, while the group urged Congress to recount perceived injustices and oppose deportations. A sermon by Rev Irwin St John Tucker closed the session.
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Coal costs would double if miners strike proposed
Washington dispatch reports United Mine Workers demands could raise coal prices by about one billion dollars yearly. A six hour day and 60 percent wage rise are cited, risking a Nov 1 strike unless concessions are granted. Buffalo session notes operators' likely firm stance. Resolutions on deaths of John Mitchell and John Reece listed.
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Republic in Alsace Rumor Reported by Coblenz
Rumor spreads in Coblenz that an independent republic has been declared in Alsace. Paris has not confirmed the report as of Sunday September 23, with no official word from Paris. The item notes no verifiable confirmation from French authorities.
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Flu cases reach over three hundred in several states
More than 306 influenza cases were reported to the public health service this week by 14 states though no state nears epidemic levels. Officials say most cases are mild. Also Greek refugees in Thrace appeal to President Wilson for union with Greece.
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Italian Deputies Vote Confidence Amid Rome Martial Tension
In Rome deputies allied with the Socialists backed Premier Nitti in a confidence vote as fights erupted in the chamber. Troops tightened around central Rome amid martial law fears while the Serbian frontier was closed for 15 days and a separate bid to make Fiume Italian gained support in Paris.
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Pan American ministers to attend Washington conference
Secretary Glass announced near universal acceptance by Pan American governments of Wilsons invitation for their ministers of finance and delegates to the January Pan American financial conference in Washington. He said US financial and industrial leaders will be invited to participate and serve on conference committees.
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