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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
BIG STEEL STRIKE
BEGINS OVER U. S.
THERE WERE DISTURBANCES IN
THE PlTTs5URG DISTRICT,
SERIOUS AT cLAIRsToN
THOUSANDS ARE CALLED OUT
1t Is Estimated That Five Hundred
Thousand People Will Be A.
feeted BY Strike

Pittsburg.- Clashes between Penn
sylvania state police and crowds bent
on holding labor mass meetings in the
Pittsburg district ushered in the strike
in the iron and steel industry. The
most serious disturbance occurred at
North Clairston, twenty miles from
PittSburg, where the state troopers
charged d union mass meeting and
broke il up. Resistance was offered
and it is charged by union leaders
that mounted policemen used their
clubs vigorously and injured a number
in the crowd About a dozen men
were arrested.
According to eye-witnesses the
meeting was proceeding quietly. AT
ter it was dispersed the crowd scat
tered and some ran up railroad en-
bankment and threw stones at the
troopers, but as far as can be learned
no one was seriously injured. 1t is
alleged that several shots were fired
by >some one in the crowd
There were disturbances at McKees-
port, where union organizers attempt
ed to hold mass meeting in defiance
of the proclamation of Mayor George
Lysle, forbidding public gatherings.
More than twenty-five hundred steel
and sympathizers were gath
cred near the southern limits OF the
city when a squad of McKeesport po-
lice dispersed them driving the crowd
into Glassport an adjoining borough.
When the crowd again began to as
semble in Glassport, the local police
appeared and ordered the meeting dis
Dersed. The crowd refused to move
II d detachment of state police APP
Deared and broke up the meeting.
After dispensing the Glassport meet
ng, the state police returned to Nc
keesport and patrolled the streets.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
WILSON SPEAKS
To CALIFORNIANS
PRESIDENT Speaks TO FIFTY
THOUSAND PERSONS IN SAN
DIEGO AMPHITHEATRE
CROWD WAS ENTHUSIASTIC
Spoke From Glass Cage And Electric
Hearing Device Was Used, But
Many Could Net Hear

San Diego, Cal.-An extract from
a magazine article written in 1914
by Theodore Roosevelt was read by
President Wilson in an address here
as an argument in favor OF the league
of nations.
Speaking TO a cheering crowd which
filled the great San Diego stadium, the
president also quoted from Senator
Lodge, one of the most bitter lppons
ents Of the treaty in its present FORM
and declared that in framing the
league covenant, the Versailles con
ference had followed the advice OF
these and other Republican statesmen.
Il am glad to align myself with
such utterances, said Mr.. Wilson,
while the crowd cheered Here in
concrete form is the fulfillment of the
plan they advocated
The address was interrupted many
times by applause from the crowd,
which local officials estimated at
more than fifty thousand. The great
amphiJneater, with its seating capac-
ity Of forty thousand, was packed,
thousands standing in the aisles and
on the terraces above.
Speaking from glass-enclosed plat
form, the presidents words were car
ried out to the distant rims OF the
stadium by means of an electrical de-
vice. Only part of those present
could hear him, however, and before
he finished there were many empty
seats.
San Diego gave the president a noisy
welcome, factory whistles shrieking
while the party passed up the streets
through cheering throngs.
He went first to hotel where ne
was welcomed formally by the city's
officials. Later he was driven through
the San Diego exposition grounds.
When he entered the stadium, the
great crowd stood up and cheered,
each person waving small American
flag. In the center of the big horse
shoe of color several hundred girls,
dressed in white, were so seated as
to spell Welcome"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
CONGRESS THANKS PERSHING
Rear OF Applause, Punetusted With
Rebel Yells, Greets Appearance
OF Commander OF U. S. A.

misunderstanding its climax
in a scene in the house chamber that
drew adedd dignity from the simplicity
Of the setting the nations welcome
TO General Pershing came TO an end
when the thanks Of congress and Of
the American people were extended
to him and the army he commanded.
There were no military bands or
ranks of soldiery, and but one flag,
that draped on the wall back Of the
speakers chair, was displayed. The
only other touch of color was the
uniforms Of the high officers of the
army and navy gathered to see a
comrade given highest hOnors.
There were no military bands or
ranks Of soldiery, and but one flag,
that draped on the wall back of the
speakers chair, was displayed. The
only other touch of color was the uni
forms of the high officers of the army
and navy gathered to see a comrade
given highest honors.
To former Speaker Champ Clark
of Missouri, General Pershing's home
state, had been assigned the privilege
of explaining to the general the reso-
luton of thanks congress had adopted.
Senators and representativJ stood to-
gether to honor Mr. Clark as he rose
to stand directly in front OF General
Pershing, talking in conversational
tone.
When General Pershing rose to re-
ply and faced the house a deafening
applause greeted him, the whole as
sembly standing with him. Handicap
ping, cheering and yells of greeting
continued for several minutes while
Speaker Gillett pounded vainly for
order.
III firm voice that carried to every
corner of. the big chamber, the general
told in modest language of what the
army had done, of its realization that |
it was the sustaining courage of the |
American people that had made posi- |
BILE the victory. He showed deep feel |
ing as he spoke of the graves III |
France and when he cited the MANNED |
and crippled men who have come back !
% the nation as grateful charge,
he outburst of applause was deafen-
ng.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
limited STATES MARINES
HAVE BEEN LANDED IN
THE FIUME REGION

Qome.-The Giornale Dltalla an
oonnces that an American contingent
has landed at Buccari, in the Flume
region. ro,ooronb
9ondon.-An Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Milan quotes 'Ie re- ~, a
riere Della sera as saying thae d
nartv of American marines has land
cd at Buccari, five miles east Oh FL
Rome - The Anglo-Franco-ltaliaani
ooreement ON the disposition OF FL
ume. according to the MessaeseIo'
nlaces the city under the sovereign,
+, Of Italy, and the harbor under .ne
Control of the league OF nations
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
south,s Grain Crops Exceed Cotton

Baltimore-The total grain crops
of the Southern statese for the pres
ent year, according to statistics, will
show gain of about three hundred
and twenty-six million bushels over
the crops of last year, while in the
rest of the country there will be a
decrease based on the September es-
Inmates of about three hundred and
fifty-seven million bushels. The
South has thus, by the enormous in
crease in its grain crops, saved the
nation from a disastrously short crop.
The total grain crops OF the South
this year gill aggregation about one
billion six hundred and forty-five mil
lion bushels.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
British Put s,e54,4e7 Men Into Service

Lopdon.-The British empire put
S654.467 men into the war, according
to figures made public by the war
cabinet. Of these England recruited
4OO6.15S. Other white enlistments
in the United Kingdom and the colo
MES brought the white enlistments In
the empire up to 7,130,2SO. Enlist
ments in the empire up to 713O,2S0.
enlistment of races other than white,
inclnding over a million and quar-
ter from India, we're 1924, 1877.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
To Take Precautions Against "FIu"

Westinghouse measure for the IN
vestigation of influenza and allied
diseases in order to determine their
cause and methods of prevention car
rying an appropriation OF five million
dollars was favorably reported out
of the senate committee on public
health and quarantine. With the ap-
proach of the time when influenza
NAV again become menace, Senator
william ]. Harris of Georgia, mem
Der of the health committee, has oeen
actively interested in the early con-
sideration of tn bill.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Pierre Lenoir Escapes Firing Squad

Paris.-A dramatic escape of Pierre
Lenoir from death at the hands of a
firing squad in the Vincennes woods
was the subject of lively conversa-
lions in political circles. Lenoir had
been tried with Senator Humbert and
other defendants on charge Of hav-
ing communicated military intelligence
to the enemy and was senteaefd 20
death. The firing sI11d already had
taken itn sla3ce and PREPARATIONS were
hslne made Ftei escort Lenoir out to
meet death when the condemned man
begged to be confronted with former
Premier Caillaux, who is under charg-
es similar to those on which Lenoir
was convicted. The execution was
suspended and the condemned man
remained in his cell.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Draft For Army To Be Automatic

Draft For Army To Be Automatic
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the army re-
organization law as the war depart.
ment is asking congress to pass 1t,
Chief of Staff March told the house
military committee CONSUMPTION OF
men between Is and As would begin
automatically on declaration OF war
without any other action by congress.
Volunteering would be wiped out, but
the National Guard would be left in
tact. The chief of staff also told the
committee the war department consid-
cred universal military training OF
Young men.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
FREE SAMPLES

The quick relief Vacher-Balm gives,
for Catarrh, Nervous Headache, and
many palms, is so marvellous that it
pays US to give away FREE Sam
plies, where it is unknown. Write for
Free Sample and agents prices, while
this offer lasts. E. w. Vacher, Incy
New Orleans, La.-Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
SOUTHERN TRAFFIC MEN
ARE PROTESTING AGAINST
INCREASED FREIGHT RATES
Additional Revenue Should Be De-
rived From Territory SERVED
BY Northern Lines

Washington.- Southern traffic men
protested before the interstate COM
merce commission over the propose 1
increased freight rates for the South
east. The shipper claimed rate dis
elimination south of the Ohio river,
and declared that as the railroads in
the South were prosperous. increases
were not warranted. IA
In opening the shippers case, G. f.
Cotterill. general counsel Tor the
Southern Traffic league, stated that
the net earnings of the Southern
lines per track mile exceeded the net
earnings of the Northern lines, and
that the revenues of Southern carriers
were steadily increasing on account
of the growth of indstry.
The additional revenue needed by
the railroad administration, Mr.. Cot
teriu said, should be derived from
the territory served by the NoH&hern
lines. which now we're showing slth-
ly deficits. i'll IN
were called upon to SHOW
o,5vandes would ssEIecN bgiE III NEsJer-
ests 7rSose examined Sene Wv s.
creishton traffic mar ger, Charlotte,
n. q. board Of trade; Harry Mass
man. secretary chamber of commerce,
Charleston; ]. IT, Slater, secretary
chamber Of commerce, Columbia; 7.
M Henderson of the national traffic
bureau; e. Del. Wood, Chattanooga;
O. l.. Bum, secretary Birmingham
traffic association, and Harry T.
Moore. secretary and traffic manager
of the Atlanta chamber of com
p1ercn
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
American Camp Burns In franc

paris.-A large fire started IN 'ne
American military camp at Mlramas'
and the nitrate depots and gunpowue,l
factories at ST. Chamas, which are rel
atively near the seat of the confiagra-
ton. we're reached by the flames Inc
Miramas camp is situated in the ue'
partment of Bouches du Rhone' Il
miles northwest of AK. Long before
the war gunpowder was MANUFACTURE
ed at st. Chamas, where a government
factory was located. The loss Will De
considerable. The empower factory
at st. Thomas was saved.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
prouoht Serious In East Tennessee

Drought Serious In East Tennessee
Knoxville, Tenn.-Drought in some
sections of East Tennessee has reach
eda serious stage. Springs and cat
tie ponds have gone dry and farmers
are being compelled to water stock
from wells. Small creeks have ceased
TO run and many mills are operating
ON larger streams, running only one
dav each week The Tennessee river
is now at the lowest stage recorded
in years. Drinking water is also be-
coming very scarce and steps are be-
ing taken to conserve the limited sup
MY.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
ss,7o5 U. S. Soldiers Left In Europe

Washington.-Cab advices to the
war department from the commanding
general of the service of supplies in
France state that the approximate
strength of American forces at mid
night, August 81, doing full duty in
foreign countries is 53,705, divided
as follows. Officers, 696; soldiers,
1907; field clerks, IS; nurses, 50;
total 1855. American forces in
Great Britain: Officers, 81; soldiers,
So: total, l44. American forces in
France: Officers 9,110; soldiers 81
.104; field clerks, 217; nurses, 1856;
civilian employees of war department,
go; total, 40.706.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Brokers Boy skips With $4,000

New York.-Another youthful mes
senger for brokerage firm has dis
appeared with small fortune in Sc
curities, it is learned. A l6-year-oid
boy employed by L. M. Prince d Co.,
members of the stock exchange, left
the brokers' office in the financial
district one morning recently with
bonds valued at $4,000 and never ar
rived at his destination. Another
messenger employed by Prince q Co.
was held up and robbed of securities
a few months ago. but the securities
were recovered.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
SUNKEN VESSEL
FOUND NEAR KEY
WEST, FLORIDA

Kew West, Fla-That the Span
jsh steamer Valbanera, carrying three
hundred passengers and a crew OF
one hundred and fifty, went down IN
the hurricane that swept Key West
ten days ago. appeared to have been
made certain by the statement OF En-
sign L. B. Roberts, commanding ofti-
Ger of the United States sub-chaser
2OS, who stated he plainly saw tsie
.narasr'tas fitamourrftr stt66aa1v- On sfne YES
was conc y -Torty sieet OF wa
aru-ys%s
n statement of Ensign Roberts
lcorroborated that of divers VINO, on
order of the Cuban consul here, made
an investigation of the sunken ship.
The wreck was seen by the sub-chaser
and the coast guard vessel Iusca-
rosa, near Rebecca Shoals lighthouse,
AZ ont forty miles from Key West. 1t
Law in water which covers a bed OF
onicksand. No signs of any bodies
were seen.
The Valbanera has been missing
since the storm which caught ner
as she neared Havana, en- route from
Spanish ports to New Orleans. The
passengers are thought to have been
chiefly, or almost entirely, Spanish
or Cuban, as virtually all OF them
were to have been put off at Hava-
ma. Mrs. Pauline Beckner Of France,
sister of Mrs. George Pollock OF New
Orleans. however, was thought to
have been aboard. The Vessei also
carries a valuable cargo. The Vessel
had on board about three hundred and
fifty passengers.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Adria For Days Sailors Are Saved

Adrift For Days Sailors Are saved
Tampa, Fla.-After drifting SIX
DAYS in open boat, part OF the tme
in mountainous seas, following the gun
hurricane. twelve shipwrecked sailors
were landed here from the steamships
payronto and Lake Winona Eleven
Of them. including Chief officer A.
II. Noodle, were survivors OF the Bay
ronto, British ship, while the otner a
porto Rican negro seaman, was from
the Lake Winona, an American yes
eel The negro was found in a boa.
half filled with water eating seaweeo
and crabs, so miles from port.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
More Victims OF Great Gulf Storm

Corpus Christi, Texas.-ReeoVery
of ninety-eight additional bodles
along the north shore of Nueces bay
brought the known dead as result
OF the storm to nearly four hundred,
and caused fears that the total death
roll might reach double that number.
The rising estimate Of dead is based
largely on conditions along the Nue.
ces shore line, where there is much
wreckage that has not been pene,
trated and under which it is believed
there are many bodies of storm VIC
Tins
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Holland Wants To Join The League

The Opening the Dutch par
lament Queen Wilhelmina announced
that the Dutch government would pro-
nose Joining the league Of nations. Re-
ferring to the recent controversy with
Belgium, she said the Dutch govern
ment was forced to maintain the in
dependence Of Holland and support
her rights and interests. The dispute
between Holland and Belgium referred
TO by the Dutch queen relates to revi-
sion Of the treaty in 1889. The Dutch
declare Belgium has been seeking to
acquire the province of Limburg.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

Turks Resume Drive At Armenians
New York.-The Turks have resum-
ed their attacks upon the Armenians
and the very existence of the nation
is in danger, according to a cable
message received by the American
committee for the independence of
Armenia.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Nobody Exempt From The Trust Law

Washington.-Th house declined
to exempt farm and labor organiza-
tons from prosecution under a $780,
600 appropriation in the pending def
cheney bill for enforcement Of the
antitrust laws. BY a vote Of 33 to
10, provisos were stricken out that
have bene carried in virtually every
bill appropriating funds for prosecu-
ton of trusts since the Clayton act
AS this vote was in committee of the
whole house it is not final and an
other vote will probably be demanded
with roll call.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

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nothing seemed to
do me any good A
friend advised me
to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
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can certainly re-
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other women who
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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Mexico To Return Ransom For Alrmen

Mexico City-The secretary of the
treasury has been ordered to make i'm
mediate payment to the United States
government of 10000 pesos, represent
ing the sum paid to obtain the ran
some of Lieuts. Harold G. Peterson
and Paul H. Davis, American aviators,
who were captured by Mexican bandits
in August. The money will be de-
livered by a special messenger from
the treasury department.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
British Women After American Boys

New York.-Five thousand weii-to-
do British women determined to OBJ
tain American husbands soon Will ar
Eve in the United States according
Il a warning issued to bachelors by
RS. S. c. Seymour of Camden, N.
who has just returned from Eu-
L. Mrs. Seymour was employed
Me military authorities to SUI
ee the transportation Of the war
of American soldiers in differ
Rrts of Europe. She announced
Atrimonial army of invasion had
applied for passports.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
claim OF s2.5s2,ooo Settled For $3.50

Knoxville, Tenn.-The suit OF Rob-
ert Thomas against the Methodist
Book Concern. publishing house OF
the Methodist Episcopal church, seek
ing to recover damage to the extent
of $2562,000, has been settled, the
plaintiff accepting $3.50, it is an
nOunced,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
italy win Receive African Territory

Neutrality-suspicious. details OF
The negotiations which resulted in a
settlement Of Adriatic and Fiume is
snes accountable TO all the powers, OBJ
tanned here, reveal that Italy will re.
ceive concessions of territory in Arr
ca from Great Britain and France In
addition. Italy has obtained recogni.
ton OF her interests in Asia Minor,
and in addition TO Adalia, which was
assigned to her under the treaty OF
London. will be allowed an extension
of her sphere. with possibly man
date over Turkey in Asia Minor.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
Most Do.

She-He treats every one with tho
milk of human Kindness.
He-Yes, but he usually skins il
first.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

An optimist is one who sings, Pack
your troubles in the old kit bag and
smile, smile. smile"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

Indigestion produces disagreeable ana
sometimes alarming symptoms. WriEhtD'
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
tive processes to function naturally. Adv.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

He-I love the smell Of powder
She-So do |. Don't you think vio-
'et scent is the best?
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25
IN MISERY R YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

OskaloOsa, Iowa" For years I was
simply in misery from a weakness and
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-09-25

81 was in terrible shape from kidney
trouble" says ID. Reuter-, North St,
West Chicago, III. II couldn't stoop
because of the awful pains in my back
Arizona republican., 1919-02-09

The Roy Goodrich tennis cup will
Arizona republican., 1919-02-09
ELKS ANNUAL DANCE
 AT ARCADIA HALL ID
 BE ON FEBRUARY 18

The Elks annual dance will be held February IS at Arcadia hall on West Washington street. Those who have at tended the Elks dances in the past, know that the Bills" go the limit, to assure everyone of d wonderful time. The dance this year. will surpass any thing, in this line that has been given in the past.
 The committee in charge have se- cured, the one and only real jazz or chestra this side of Frisco to furnish all the latest one-steps. fox -trots, and two of the many features of the even ing. will be the Trench Wiggle and the Dug Out Glide" These dances arc direct from the front, and all our Brother Bills" who donned the khaki uniform to fight for Uncle Sam and the good old Stars and Stripes that we might have just such evenings as this, will be on hand to show us all how these dances should be done.
 The committee in charge of the dec orations, Brothers Ed. l.. O'Mslley and J. c. Haldiman. have arranged to lay off from their daily tolls on Monday and Tuesday February r and IS, Sc they may have ample time to decorate the hall. Brothers Charles !. Gaupp A. H. Mcclellan and D. D. Bostain, who by no means are strangers in this city are the balance of the committee in charge of this occasion. Don't miss this