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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, Sept. N.-Great Britain
todsy was involved in the most ex.
tensiye strike in the country's s
memory. ii
Stoppage Of the entire railway sys-
TEN al midnight opened the first
hule in English history directly be-
| tween the government and organized
labor. Both sides were highly organ
he'd and were preparing today FOR a
finish fight.
With more than half a million men
| ffected by the walkout and the coun-
TVS whole transportation system
panlyzed, the governments first pre-
zutions today were to prepare
lsainst starvation.
The food ministry sprang a big
surprise when II reveared the exist
enN OF secret food reserves In Lon
- which, it was estimated. are suffi-
dent to supply the city for six
yeks. Stocks In, other parts OF the
hngdom. It was declared, will enable
Britain to subsist for at least eight
ssks. Motor Iorries stationed In
VI parts of the country early today
sgan operation between seaports and
ood dep0ts in inland cities. The diff
suty Of milk distribution offered the
worst problem, but an attempt will
A made to operate a few trains for
sas purpose and 1t was believed the
latlon's babies will be spared any
ufernig.
The government has established a
Virtual food dictatorship. endowed
Slth almost limitless powers.
The navy will be useo to help feed
!ae country-the first time in history
'ae sea forces have been called to
serve In such capacity.
The strike decision followed failure
desperate attempts at adjustment
ail-day conferences between Pre-
aef Lloyd George. Minister of Trans
Dl Geddes and the railway men. The
pubic had interpreted the continued
regulations as an indication that an
sseement could be expected and was
Uotiy prepared today to meet the
Hoolems Of transport
old BICYCLES were dragged from
.ore rooms and carried many per.
aas TO work this morning. The scar
Wv and expensiveness of gasoline.
svNever. Prevented a general use of
mi'ae automobiles, and with none of
w ~ ua'ns operating, Britain practic-
Wy $1,000 still. The paralysis Of the
"aaon tube systems intensified the
rm si situation. Whether the buses
.M cease operation depends on the
.. ssu0n OF the transport workers fed
.uoh Which has pledged to assist
NJ ue strike II requested.
lae war office last night suspended
hation o"pfou
a,tos, aae 1000 ministry re-imposed the
~ onihs OF meat, bacon, sugar, but.
M, aargarine va and fixed the quanti-
mas VI meat. sugar and bread to be
Mo,.N one meal by restaurants.
a asalers - and retailers are requir-
in,a consult the food controller be-
,r,s ,r,s Placing new orders. Under the
AZ ,n0ll.y .y Of the defense OF the realm
nv, m ne food controller announced
d s tum OF vehicles would be required
n them over to the government
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
Full Page Ads in Newspapers Tell Strikers That
Real Purpose of Wall<out Was to Start
Revolution.
INCREASED NUMBER OF MEN AT WORK
Action Today on Extending Strike to Big
Plants of Bethlehem Steel Company With
Thousands of Employees.

effect OF the return will be noticeable
until about the middle Of the week.
The Edgar Thomson and Carrie
plants of the Carnegie company re-
port ten out Of eighteen furnaces oper-
ating with preparations being made to
fire three more. The Homestead mills
report small but steady gains in both
production and man power.
Bitter feeling was evident in labor
oircles today following the coroners
verdict that Mrs. Fannie Sellins, mine
workers organizer, was killed in a
riot" at Breckenridge, August 26. The
union leaders and strikers allege she
was deliberately murdered. They have
numerous affidavtts that Mrs. Sellins
was shot by deputy at the direction
of mine official who turned to the
deputy and said:
XIII that old woman"
Mrs Selltns, they declare, was en-
tleavoring to protect number OF
women and children when she was
shot down.
Other Worlds to Conquer.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept ~
With nothing to do in Cleveland be
cause all steel plants here are tied
up, union organizers today made
foray into the surrounding country In
the hope of using up unaffected steel
plants.
For the next few DAYS their atten.
ton will be oentered on Canton.
Lorain and Cambridge. Lorain and
Cambridge have 80 far successfully
withstood the shock Of the strike. All
plants are running. In Canton ap-
proximately 5000 men are out and
three plants shut down Several
other large plants are still m opera
ton and the union lea ,ers hope to
close them up in few Gays.
Several steel plant managers mere
reported that many workers have
signified a desire to return to work.
Henry Raisse, strike leader in tha
Cleveland district, said few unol-
ganized workers were undoubtedly
ready to resume work, but the unlUn
men were solidly against returning
until they are victorious.
Supreme Test Monday.
GARY, Ind, Sept. 27.--Gary, steel
city, prepared today for supreme
test Monday. On that date, 1t was an
nounced, the Gary Steel works will re-
open SO far as possible.
To guard against trouble between
workers and strikers, 800 Gary men,
largely ex-soldiers, formed themselves
into companies of special police today.
At the same time strikers. urged their
pickets to become more aggressive
Need for this, they said, was shown by
the fact that many returned to Work
yesterday. 1t was claimed that $500
+1,iv no
walls and that steel was being turned
out, although in smaller quantities
than before.
Pickets, however, faced the posst-
bility of federal restraint.
Late yesterday Federal Judge Ian.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
FOOD SUPPLY
MAY BE CUT
&c rnrans to be Warned by Marshal
Foch That They Must Evacu-
ate Baltic Provinces at
Once

lunited Press Leased Wire Service.1
PARIS. Sept. 27.-The supreme
council of the peace conference today
directed Marshal Foch to notify the
Germans that their food supply would
be cut off unless they Immediately
evacuate the Baltic provinces.
THE allied warning to the Germans
presumably is connected with the op-
erat.ons of General Won Der Goeltz.
German militarist, wilt has been lead
ing a force in the Baltic states. appar-
entity with the purpose of establishing
German Influence there. In response
to allied inquiries as to his activities
the German government has replfed
that he was operating as a private
citizen and that the government was
not responsible for his actions.
The supreme council instructed the
armistice commission to permit the
Germans to use fourteen German
steamers. which will be delivered to
the allies later for the importation OF
oil. i
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
ADELINA PATTI DEAD
AT AGE OF SEVENT9-FlVE

old. Patti was further endeared to
Americans, aside from her charms
as a singer, by the fact that she
spent her childhood in the United
States.
Patti had been married three times.
She married her present husband,
Baron Rolf Cederstrom, in 1899. Pre-
viously' she had welded Marquis De
Caux, in 1868, and Signor Ernesto
Nicolini, in 1886. Nicolini died in
1898
Though born in Spain, Patti was
of Italian parentage. Her father.
Salvatore Patti, was a Sicilian. Her
mother, Caterina Chiesa, was a well
known Italian opera singer.
Patti retired in 1907 and had
ypent most of her time since then
at her estate in Wales.J
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
|SUGUR Is CENTS POUND
UNLESS ACTION is TAKEN

the Beet Sugar Manufacturers asso-
citation, in convention here. The al.
tentative will be Is or 25-cent sugar
by spring. they said. The conven-
tion has indicated 1t will refer the
request to the president
In the face of world shortage OF
sugar, delegates charged the Cubans
are holding their product for the
highest possible price and have ig.
nored the advice Of their government
to dispose OF the crop.
To make the United States inde-
pendent of Europe, the sugar men
voted to contribute 100000 for sci
entific research in the cultivation OF
sugar beets.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
[By Fred s. Ferguson. United Press
staff Correspondent

IBy Fred s. Ferguson. United Press
Staff Correspondent
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Sept. ~
Pospects were that the national
steel workers committee would call
strike in the big plants Of the
Bethlehem Steel company today.
With Chairman John Fitz Patrick
back from Washington, where he tes'
tilted before the senate committee
the national committee met to con
slider action on the refusal OF Presi
dent Grace of the Bethlehem com
pany, to meet the union representa-
tives in a conference. Secretary
Foster claims that big percentage
of the fifty thousand Bethlehem en-
pIoyes are organized. A tentative
strike date has been set for Monday
but final action rests with today &
session of the committee.
While developments In the strike
are now extending to washington
and nearly every section OF the coun
try the steel companies have launch
ed an extensive campaign to get men
who are on strike to return to work.
All Pittsburgh morning papers today
carry full page "ad" headed, "go
back to work Monday
Yesterday the enemy OF liberty
was Prussianism. Today It is radi.
caIism," the lad" declares. It quotes
from Secretary William z Fosters
pamphlet on syndicalrsm, and de.
clares that masquerading under The
cloak of the A. F. Of L., few rad1.
Gals hope to seize control Of the in.
dustries and turn the country over to
the red" rule of syndicahsm.
Some few, not knowing the pur-
pose Of the strike, was to plant revo-
luton in the country" have gone ont,
the "ad" states, and appeals that
they return to work. Translations OF
the appeal are carried in Polish,
Croatian, Slovak, Italian and Magyar.
The situation in the Pittsburgh dis
trict was generally unchanged today,
though the steel companies appeared
to be making steady gains. No DIS
orders were reported as the dav
shifts went on duty. All points in
the Monongahela valley reported an
increasing number OF men on the
job.
Thirteen Of the fifteen mills Of the
Allegheny Steel company are now
operating.
The pennsylvania iron ana oleei
company reported every man on the
job today.
Attorney W. B. Rubin, general coun-
sci for the strikers committee ar
rived here today with John Fftz
Patrick, chairman Rubin announced
he was going ahead with his defense
of free speech rights.
Feeling against negro guards in the
Sharon and Monessen districts Is re-
ported to be running high and pre-
cautios against disturbances are being
strengthened.
Carnegie steel officials today an
nounced that If the turn out OF men
tomorrow night is as good as at
present the steel strike is shot.
While a general walk-in is expected
Monday they do not feel that the full
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
BODY FOUND
IN TANK CAR
Supposed That Man was Overcome by
Fumes When Ho Entered
Car to Recover His
Hat

rJTn,ted Press Leased Wire Service ]
CLINTON, Iowa, Sept. 27.-The
hody OF George Lisk, 81, was found
by police today in an empty gasoline
tank car.
Lisk disappeared Thursday after
noon. How he got into the tank is a
mystery, but the theory is ne dropped
his hat or some other object ana
went after it when he was overcome
by gas fumes.
. Officer Phillips, who discovered the
body, had narrow escape from
asphyxiation, entering the car with
out mask.
Respiratory apparatus was used by
the local gas company's man who
descended and fastened line to the
body OF the man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
BALLOON
LANDS On
SAND BAR
One Of Racers From st. Louis
Came Down This Morning
in River at Du-
buque.
ANOTHER IN MICHIGAN
Five Gas Bags Made Trip and Only
Two Were Reported Down
Early This Morn
Ing.
ANOTHER IN MICHIGAN

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 27.-The
navy balloon, piloted by Lieut.. w. r
Reed with Ensign J. s. Stevens, aide
has landed at Menominee, Mich. on
Green Bay, according to reports re
ceived here today.
But two of the five balloons which
started here at s o'clock last night
distance race had reported at $3.50 a
m.
Captain A. C. Mckinley, pilot, and
J. S. Hykes, aide, in q pilot balloon
landed at Dubuque, Iowa, on SAND
bar in the Mississippi river. accord
ing to reports here.
on Sand Bar.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept. PA big
army balloon, piloted by Captain Nc
Kinley and J. G. Hykes landed on q
sand bar in the Mississippi river be
low here at 4 o'clock this morning
The gas bag was taken to East Du
buQue, Illinois. The balloon was un
damaged, Captain Mckinley stated
He left st. Louis in the army and
navy race at o'clock Friday even
ing.
TWO Still Missing.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 27.-Witt
one army and one navy balloon still
missing, the navy this afternoon lee
in the first annual army and navy
balloon race.
Lieutenant W. r. Reed, pilot, rep
resenting the navy, landed at Ne
nominee, Wis, this morning, 4Ss
miles from st. Louis.
The army balloon, piloted by l. II
Coulter, landed at Pittsfield, Wis.
425 miles from ST. Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
IVA s' said to be Hanging on to
supply in Hopes Of High
er Price.

cHIr,rress CHIC rress Leased Wire Service ]
bat ,haTo, M Sept. 27.-A request
ltlonI I y. united States sugar eduali.
Ehe an,, board be empowered to seize
se,s 's ~ Cuban sugar crop and take
% AT iorce the Cuban government
IVA, toa, maximum price on sugar
under consideration by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
Viscount Grey Arrives.

[United Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, Sept. T-Viscount
Grey, British ambassador to the
United States, left here for Washing
ton shortly before II o'clock today.
He spent the night on the liner
Mauretania, on which he arrived late
yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
Grand Jury Recese.

CHICAGO. Sept. 27.-Pres"ntatlon
OF evidence against the big five pack
ers before federal grand jury here
was halted today. 1t will be resumed
Wednesday on the return of 1sadore
Kresel, federal attorney IN charge
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27

TAdelina Patti, one of the worlds
most famous prima donnas, was born
in Madrid, but made her debut at the
Academy Of Music in New York in
November. 1859. She was rs years
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
Backed by Labor Council.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-The
cause of the riggers and stevedores
strike was advanced today with the
backing of the San Francisco labor
council Daniel c. Murphy, president
of the state Federation Of Labor, was
to head a committee Of the council
that planned to call upon the Water
Front Employers association and de-
mand that the questions at issue be
submitted to an impartial board for
arbitration.
The labor council indorsed the
waterfront strike at 1:S0 a. m. today,
after a stormy session.
The strike, which has been on
since September Is, may be said to
result from competition Of men with
machinery.
The strikers declare not sufficient
men are maintained in the various
shifts to keep pace with modern ma
chinery used N loading and unload
ing ships
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
HVt DC WV
IN as planned.
About the Same.
ARD THE PRESII

ABOARD THE PRESIDENTS
TRAIN, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept.
27.-"The presidents condition is
about the same" DR.. Grayson an
nounced shortly after ten O'Clock this
morning. 'He has had fairly rest
full night"
II was understood President Wilson
probably would remain IN bed today.
The president, who IS suffering
from nervous exhaustion, and is being
rushed back to Washington on his
special train, was taking nap aboC
nine o'clock this morning.
DR.. Grayson moved into room on
the presidential private car May
flower last night and did not leave
the car even to issue his morning
bulletin. 1t was sent out.
Wilson is as comfortably situated
as could be expected aboard the
train. His room is commodious, with
a double bed. His physician occupies
a room Just few steps from the
presidents room.
The president has not been seen
by those on his train-except his per-
sonal attendants and those closest TO
him-since yesterday morning when
he cancelled his speaking date at
Wichita. He was described as look
ing utterly exhausted--al In
Wilson'S diet is under the direct
supervision OF DR.. Grayson and IS
being prepared by the negro chef
who has been cook on the Mayflower
during the entire journey. His diet
is very light, 1t is understood, and
his digestion is much impaired
The president is not in touch with
the progress of the treaty fight in
Washington just now, as he is not
re aiding newspapers and no kilograms
had been delivered aboard the train
Mrs. Wilson maintained a cheerful
demeanor this morning, in spite OF
the strain she has uncergone. Her
smile still was there ana she seemed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
World Famous Prima Donna
Spent Her Childhood in
United States.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
LONDON, Sept. 27.-Adelina Patti,
famous opera singer, died today at
Craigy Nos castle, Breconshire,
Wales.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
RESIDENTS
CONDITION
UNCHANGED
DR.. Grayson Spends All Night
in Private Car Mayflower
Attending Viii
son.
IS NOW HURRYING HOMIE
Special Train VIII Reach Washington
Early in Morning, According
to the Present
Schedule.
IS NOW HURRYING HOME
[By Hugh Baillie, United Press Staff
Correspondent

[By Hugh Baillie, United Press Staff
Correspondent
ABOARD THE PRESIDENTS
TRAIN NEAR ST. LOUIS. Sept. 81
DR.. Grayson spent the night in Presi-
dent Wilson's private car Mayflower,
IN which the president suffering from
attack of nervous exhaustion, Is being
hurried back to Washington. An Off
cial statement by Grayson was eI-
pected early today. His final word
last night was that the presidents
condition was unchanged. Before mid
night the light In the presidents bed
chamber was out, indicating he might
be sleeping.
With the way cleared and PILOT
engine ahead, the presidents train
was making good time toward Wash
ington. Heretofore 1t has been oper'
ated as the second section to regular
trains, but for the unexpected dash for
Washington it Is dispatched as a spe-
cial train. The schedule called for it
reaching Washington early tomorrow.
Despite the fact the schedule was not
made public, there were crowds at
every station up to late hours last
night. Some difficulty was expert
enced in preventing noise being
made around the car. There was
cheering and a number Of people de-
manded to see the president.
Mrs. Wilson was in constant atten'
ton to her husband, just as she has
always been with him on the tour,
when he was receiving the cheers or
thousands.
Mrs. VIM. C. McAdoo, daughter of
the president was the first to respond
to kilograms sent to the members OF
his family in which they were IN
formed there was nothing to De
alarmed at.
Mrs. McAdoo said her anxiety was
much relieved.
Wilson'S invitation to the king and
queen of the Belgians to spend three
days ut the white house next month
has not yet been cancelled, although
he will not be able TO meet them at
Hoboken as planned.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
CALL COAST
WIDE STRIKE
Two Hundred Thousand Men to Quit
Work October I, Unless
Granted Eight Cent
Increase.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.-
Plans for coast wide strike OF ship
builders to be called ror October l
will be formulated at meeting in
Tacoma, Washington, tomorrow.
The strike will be directed entirely
at the United States shipping board,
which stepped into the coast situa-
ton after men and employers had
arrived at an agreement.
Two hundred thousand men, the
union leaders claim, will demand by
striking. that they be allowed the
eight cent increase agreed to, effec-
tive October 1.
The shipping board has ordered
yards holding government contracts
not to increase wages until after the
presidents industrial conference Oc-
tober 6. The order does not affect
the coast after that date.
Three yards here-the Schaw.
hatcher, Moore and Scott, and the
Union Construction company-have
announced they will pay the in
creased wages October l.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27

CONTINUED on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27
THE WEATHER

Somewhat Unsettled. Cooler.
Local temp. 7 p. NJ, ~; 7 a. M,
81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-27

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-27
TO Join
IN FIGHTING RADICALS

n SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 27.--Co-op-
erative efforts on the part of county
authorities to rid the state of radicals
and anarchistic elements was decided
upon by prosecuting attorneys of
Washington who met here Monday
and Tuesday, according to formal
statement made public by Attorney
General l.. L. Thompson, who called
/ the conference.
State laws are sufficient to prevent
repetitions of the Centralia armistice
day shooting. MIR. Thompson said, and
declared If county authorities get the
support of their communities the new
plan of state wide criminal prosecu-
ton of those who advocate unlawful
change in the government win be sue
pending cases will be pushed as re-
suit of the conference, he said.
The prosecutors direct an appeal to |
all fraternal and civic organizations |
to assist them in rdding the state OF |
its red element by gathering evidence |
and by welcoming rather than avoid
ing jury duty in the cases.
The adoption OF the communication
and appeal to the citizens of the state
came as the closing feature of the
following its consideration
by the attorneys assembled and an
address by Clarence L. Reames. for
ner assistant United States attorney
general.
The communication sets forth that
his state has a considerable number
If men who neither sympathize with
Tor comprehend American ideals and
american institutions and who have
anded together in organizations, the
most evil and notorious of which is
he l. w w
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-27

q. S, Starter. who has been in the
automobile business in Eastern Ore
gon for the past five years and who
has had his headquarters in Pendle-
ton during that time, and w. d.
Chessman, formerly of this city, are
members OF an incorporated firm,
Chessman Slater Motors Company
just organized in Portland. The COM
pany will randle the Winther line of
rear-wheel ana four wheel drive
trucks in Oregon Mr.. Slater expects
to continue to have Pendleton his
headquarters while he does business
in Eastern Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-27
Fire Yesterday Afternoon.

fire yesterday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the residence OF w. e. Reed
1000 Turner street did SIS worth of
damage to the house, which was
covered by insurance. The fire origl-
mated from sparks from the chimney,
which set fire to the shingles Of the
roof. Thad Stephens turned in the
alarm from the residence Of Mrs. John
Dyer, and the local Fire department
quickly put out the blaze.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-27
May Spend Thanksgiving In Jail.

Jim Jack. "A reservation Indian. was
arrested last night charged with being
drunk and disorderly. He is confined
In the city Jail today in lieu of SIS
bail He had but 81 on his person
when arrested and unless some friend
furnishes the necessary S13 additional
he will spend Thanksgiving in Gus
tody, the police say.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-11-27
Ne70s of Pendleton

first lieutenant at the first officers
training camp at the Preside. and
went overseas with the 91st division
In the summer OF 1913 In Company +
of the 362d infantry. He was severe
ly wounded while fighting In the Ar
gonne, and was invalided to a hospital
In London. He was recently discharg-
ed from the service.