Fitzpatrick declares 350000 striking steel workers seek justice
Fitzpatrick, chairman of the strike committee, testifies before the Senate investigating committee that about 350000 steel workers are striking for justice. He traces labor conditions from 1918, notes AFL organizers, and claims violent state measures and military-style actions against workers in Gary, Homestead, McKeesport, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Senate If Committee
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Serias
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
William Z.foster
Calumet
Gary
Gompers
Steel Corporation
Thre e killed in bomb threat at Batavia restaurant
In Batavia New York a restaurant keeper Wrimarchi received three threatening letters and a bomb exploded killing three people and injuring four others including a two year old. The dead are Mr and Mrs Joseph Battagli and their son. Authorities investigate the incident as a bomb threat gone tragically wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Batavia
N. Y
Joseph Battagli
Wrimarchi
Desirable Homes Near Schools Listed for $3500
Real estate ad notes several desirable homes in good locations convenient to schools priced at 3500 dollars. Listing by Hansbrough & Carter with date 9 25 1p tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Lost Black Satchel Found Near Mr Stine Residence
A lost black hand satchel between Walter Stine's residence and Market Street is reported. A reward will be paid by the Star office for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stine
Market Street
Star Office
Assaulted Driver Fined In Court
WwW. W. Dunn was fined a total of 24.25 including costs by Justice Talbot on two charges assaulting and destroying public property. Dunn attacked Driver Herbert Willey at the Sarah Zane engine house breaking a door and locking, and struck Willey. The assault fine was 10 and costs 17.75 total, with the ten dollar portion remitted on condition Dunn keep peace in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dunn
Justice Talbot
Dunn
Sarah Zane
Herbert Willey
Willey
The Bride Had Her Husband Arrested
In police court Alvin Haines had his case continued until tomorrow morning. His wife Sadie Haines a bride of two weeks charged that he assaulted and ill treated her, leading to the warrant and arrest. She sought a remaining list of witnesses, and the court granted a continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Haines
Haines
Sadie Haines
Driver Wanted for Sardh Zane Truck
Classified notice seeking a driver for the Sardh Zane truck with instruction to submit a written application to W. Lee Fisher secretary at the listed address. No further details on qualifications or wages provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardh Zane
W. Lee Fisher
Sec’y
Winchester wins extended rail service improvements
Winchester leaders report federal approval for added passenger train service to Washington and Baltimore. The new schedule includes an early 6 10 p m departure from Winchester and a 640 p m Baltimore departure, enabling a same day round trip to Baltimore and Washington. The Chamber of Commerce, aided by Congressman Harrison, says the changes address a long felt need and restore postwar connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter H. McGuire
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Harrison
Winchester
Railroad Administration
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Co. Members Meet for W. F. Anderson Funeral
All members of the fire company are to gather at the hall Friday morning at 9 80 o clock to attend the funeral of our late brother W. F. Anderson Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fendship
Truck Driver Wanted by Charley Rouss Fire Company
Wanted notice from Charley Rouss Fire Company seeking a competent truck driver. Married men preferred. Only written applications considered. Signed by John Seal Jr President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
John Seal, JR
Scout Rally at the Empire Venue Friday Evening
The general public is invited to a Boy Scout Rally at the Empire this Friday at 8 p m. A Washington Scout Band concert is scheduled for 7 30 p m. President Colin H Livingstone Major B M Roszel Captain R T Barton and Lieut W Nelson Page will speak presenting Scout honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Washington Scout Band
Colin H. Livingstone
B. M. Roszel
R. T. Barton
W. Nelson Page
Wanted cabbage and potatoes at Green Orchard
Help wanted cabbage and potatoes at Green Orchard. Apply to foreman at orchard. Also piano and furniture sale and a bureau at S. B. Purcell's in Brucetown Virginia on Saturday September 27.
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S. B. Purcell’s
Brucetown
Star asks subscribers not to pay local carriers
The Star reports a management request to subscribers to refrain from paying money to local carriers. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Fair Premiums Notice From D W Lupton Office
Call the office of D W Lupton secretary treasurer to receive fair premiums before October 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Lupton
Fine three story residence at 41 S Market street
Property listing details a twelve room stone and brick residence at 41 South Market with modern conveniences and a large lot plus a garage. Attorney M. M. Lynch to handle matters. Fort Loudoun Seminary opens September 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Market Street
M. M. Lynch
Paris Hears Lenine Assassination Rumor Circulates
Paris rumors spread that Nicolai Lenine premier of Russia was assassinated as a general circulation paragraph shared today. The report cites various correspondents and notes uncertainty while stressing the potential impact on international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Genere
Nicolai Lenine
Clemenceau Urges America to Hurry Ratification
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau urged the United States to speed ratification of the peace treaty. He warned that delaying action in the Senate could jeopardize allied unity and the postwar settlement.
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Paris
Keifer pears advertised at two Virginia warehouses
Market note states Keifer pears available at the C. V. Depot warehouse and at White Post Virginia with top prices quoted by SAM HAINES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Depot
White Post
Food shares strengthen market as trading erodes early gains
The stock market edged lower in early trading with United States Steel slipping about a point and related issues retreating one to three points. Motors and oils lagged, rubber shares rose one to four points, sugar and food producers gained with California packing and American Can benefiting from broader demand. Copper prices advanced by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
California
Steel strike prompts permit system moving coal and ore
The railroad administration ordered cargo by permit to move coal and iron ore to steel plants during the strike. The aim is to limit shipments to mill consumption, prevent terminal congestion, and avoid tying up rail equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Help Wanted and Equipment for Sale Classified Items
Good woman for hotel housekeeping wanted experienced preferred good salary room and board reply to hotel proprietor this paper 23-1p-41 FOR SALE large cooking stove suitable for orchard service hot water tank and a gas range can be seen by applying to W Roy Stephenson 22-1p-6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roy Stephenson
Williams 15 Held for Wife's Death
In Richmond a coroner's jury found husband Joseph S. Williams responsible for the death of Daisy Louise Williams, amid testimony from her parents about prior abuse and an autopsy dispute. Williams, a chauffeur for prohibition inspectors, faces murder charges in the Valoy turnpike shooting case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Daisy Louise Wiliams
Joseph S. Willams
Prohibition
Valoy Turnpike
Geo. W. Bebout
Williams
Bebout
Stoye
George W. Bebout
Commonwealth Attorney
Wise
Seed Wheat and Seed Listing with Help Wanted
Advertisement notes seed wheat 600 bushels Fulcaster seed wheat and other grass seeds offered by Winchester Seed Co. Also seeks a reliable nurse at 226 Amherst St and a young man for soda fountain work addressed to "X" care Star. Publication appears as classified brief from a historical newspaper.
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Amherst St
Miners’ General Strike Averts Talks in Buffalo
In Buffalo on September 25 the soft coal miners and operators met to avert a nationwide strike planned for November 1. An agreement on wages hours and conditions was sought but viewed as radical by operators. Any settlement would go to ratification by the United Mine Workers in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Women at Canning Plant Wage Range Reported
About 50 women employed at the National Fruit Product Company plant in Pleasant surrounding areas perform day or piece work in pleasant surroundings with weekly wages ranging from 12 to 18 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat'l Fruit Prod. CO
Local Produce and Housing Notice From Boyd Richards
Advertisement lists Keifer pears Stayman Winesap and other apples at a warehouse opposite Robinson Cold Storage. Office at Shen apdoah Bank Building with phone numbers Bell 76 and 220-W. Also a two room apartment with bath for Kent at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keifer
Stayman
Robinson Cold Storage
Shenapdoah Bank
Bell 76
Kent
Bath
Star Office
Sheriff takes jail as residence in Frederick county
Sheriff Luther Pannett moves into the county jail breaking a half century precedent. Jailor L B Armel resigns as jailer while remaining deputy sheriff and runs a bus line between Winchester and Bluemont. The jail, owned jointly by city and county, is now Pannett’s home with the building to serve as his office and headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pannett
Frederick County
Walla
L. B. Armel
Winchester
Bluemont
Sheriff Pannett
Pannett
Hoeta
Board of County Supervisors
Accident Victim John Knight Laid To Rest At Baptist Church
The funeral for John W. Knight, killed with his employer William F. Anderson in a railroad crossing accident near Boyce, was held at First Baptist Church at 3 pm. Fire department pallbearers attended, hymns were sung, and burial followed at Mount Heron Cemetery. Knight is survived by his mother, a sister Katie, and four brothers Robert Edward Luther and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Knight
William F. Anderson
Boyce
First Baptist Church
Charles Adey
Mount H-bron Cemetery
Wheer
the Baptist Church
Knight
Katie Knight
Robert
Edward
Luther
Charles Knight
Marked Improvement Noted In Chicago District Strike
Chicago and Gary reports show partial resumption of steel operations as workers conditionally return if police protection is provided. In Cleveland and Farrell Pennsylvania tension and rioting claims surface while one Cleveland bar mill closes for labor shortage leaving 500 idle men amid a nation wide strike.
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Chicago
Gary
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Indian Harbor
Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Clairton
Foster Aard
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Castle
Farrell
John Fitzpatrick
Senate
Washington
T. Hammersmark
Cleveland
Empire Rolling Mil Company
Luke Grogan
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Kenyon
Jones
New Mexico
Wilks
Wilson
Fitzgerald
McKeesport
Claritéd
Duquesne
Homestead
T. J. Cooper & Son
Fort Loudoun
Wai
Lenine
Clemengeai
America
D Press
Asst
Keifer Pears
Sam Haines
Winchester Seed Co
Boyd Richards
Sheriff's
Bastile
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