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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
strikers Ere on Plant.

Chicago. Sept. 29.--Tcn or more
shots were fired early today at the
windows of the Illinois Steel Company.
but no one was injured. The ponce
answered riot cali and dispersed the
crowd Of strikers. The plant was SAID
to be operating at about % per cent
Of It's capacity. Union leaders disputed
this statement and declared the COM
pany's efforts to resume operations
failed. The smaller plants when were
operating Saturday were busy today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Nor. Man a. Work at Gary.

Gary, Sept. c9.-The expected test
OF strength between the steel COM
panies ana strikers did not materialize
here today. A few more men returned
to work ut the Indiana Steel Company
plant today. Representatives of the
company profess to believe that the
backbone OF the strike Is broken, and
declared that the plants would be OPP
Grating ut full capacity In a few days.
Strike leaders declared that more men
were joining the union organization.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
The Weashsr.

Iowa--Unsettlcd tonight and Tmes-
day; probably showers; cooler IN est
tonight. n.
Range OF temperature At NArshalls
town: Sunday. u and 81; Saturday
II and 81. At Z this morning, y: yee-
terday. "a. Rainfall Saturday An6
Sunday, SO OF an inch. ],
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
ere.kino Ranks at Waukeean.

Waukegan, Sept. 29.-Three hundred
and fifty strikers were reported to be
ct work today in the plant of the
American Steel and Wire Company.
This represents the total who have re-
turned. One woman was arrested Tor
jeering at the men going to work. a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29

rows point branch OF the bethlehem
Company, according to Manager w. +,
Roberts. OF the local plant. Every ue-
partmcnt was running with full forces,
he said. except In the tinplate mill,
where nifty men failed to report for
work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Rail Men sian Agreement.

Washington Sept. 2a.--The nnt1onM
agreement on working conditions Tor
railway shopmen as proposed In Pres
ident wilson's reply to the demand Tor
Increased wages win become effective
Oct. 20. It was learned today that the
agreement had been signed by the
railroad administration and elk repre-
scntatives of the American Federation
80 7 a nr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
laka Seaman Strike.

Duluth. Sept. 29.-Tug men OF the
Whitney Bros. Barnet s. Record Com
pany and England Towing Company
went on strike this morning in response
to a call for strike on the Great
Lakes The independent companies
are not affected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Four Killed on Destroyer.

Key West, Fla, Sept. 2s.-Four men
we're severely burned In an explosion
in the boiler room Of the destroyer.
Greene, off Key West yesterday. SUP
chasers with physioians have gono 70
the aid OF the destroyer. No details
were given In the msssaSes from tho
Greene. 8Sgsy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
pr;ree&or .Horore Merelee,

New yc-s, E.as. ::ss-es::A!sss 90 81
cier left TITS city today Aftes thxeas
dnys OF sight seeing and acslamaaioa /
by the populaco. 1. s.
The cardinal went TO Frinoesea 49,
tho university will confer on HIN 0es
degree OF doctor Of laws. &
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
YOUNG Soldier Shot BY Rival.

Snocial to Times- Republican.
Sioux City, Sept. 2a.-Lyle Breyfoglc,
a returned soldier OF Manchester. Iowa,
lies MORALLY wounded In a hospital at
Watertown. 8. D.. and Fred Portwood.
Of Clinton, IowH,1 10 Being Held BY the
authorities. The two had trouble over
d girl friend Of BreyfogIe at Vienna,
s. b., last night. "A bullet fired by
Portwood entered Brcyfogle's body un-
der the heart and penetrated the stom-
acll y, s353. III ~ F siFs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Effort to Call Out Employees
at Reading Plants
Proves Futile.
LESS THAN 100
FAIL TO REPORT
Seventy.Five Maohinists, Floaters En-.
pIoyed During War, Not on Jobs
Baltimore Plant Also Operating
With Practically Full >Foree--Troops
Called Out, ohio Striker: Abandon
Plans to Invade West Virginia.

Today, proclaimed by both sides
In the steel strike as one Of crucial
test, opened With the outcome still
obscure because of conflicting
claims. The opposing leaders is
sued conflicting claims as to the
strike in the Bethlehem steel
plant. Corporation Off cials
claimed that the strike call had
been obeyed by only few of the
union men. Union leaders said the
power plant had been forced to
shut down.
There was no material change in
the steel strike situation in the
Chicago district today. The ex-
pected test of strength did not &C.
cur. The big plants continue to
operate with limited forces. The
only violence reported was at the.
Illinois Steel company in South
Chicago, where number OF shots
were fired at the windows and one
arrest was made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
pssosxa9S .sss .4x1y cHA,.

Third Term oeooNo 0io0o0or ~ 0h15
8 pelIs, Cheeo vvltAe93 Him. /
Atlantic CITY. n. j. SEA 1S.-rWNN
son and disaster at the DOLLS: WttAov4
Wilson, convention chAos.~
This u the admission Of majority
OF the democratic national exscuttv@l
committee. which has Just concludN@
Its deliberations here. They Agres thol
president can force his denomination ~
ha 30 chooses. They differ - ~
whether no can compel the convsnticu
to accept SON. in-Law William q. Nee
Adoo or any other iegAtee.
They agree that II the presiden0
concludes not to risk Q third terna
issue a Wild scramble for the nominal n
ton by favorits sons u certain, th@I
selection Of = dark horse osln9I
likely.
During the COMMITTEES sessions aAQl
at secret conferences elsewhere eheeG
possibilities were ardently d0cuMed4|
Attorney General Mitchell Palmer. OF
Pennsylvania: Champ CLARK. Of MAG
souri,; william G. McAdoo, Of TeunssSl
gee. New Jersey and New York: cow
James n. Cox, Of Ohio: Richard Longsl
OF Massachusetts,: Homer 3. Cumtl
ninxs, OF Connecticut: Vice PrsoidsnS|
Thomas r. Marshall. Of Indiana cow
Alfred +. Smith. OF Now York; keT'
Pittman. OF Nevada: Robert l. OWE
en-. OF Oklahoma, and score Of oshSI
ers.
State delegations are axpscted 70 inA
struct for these and others who may
develop before conventions dina i;
II Is apparent to those who arc - I
touch with the star chamber procced-
ings of the executive COMMITTEES thAs
Attorney General Palmer possesses the
best tentative organisation. Dcspite
the fact that no halls from Pennsyl-
| wanna, personally and thru Axentel
he has got his hooks In New Jerssys
tho presidents home state. Ohio, Vest
Virginia, Kentucky. Minnesota Iowas
Wisconsin, Illinois and adJacsnt stateas
Champ Clark, who for nine ballots
had majority over Wilson q sHalti-
moro in 1919. u conceded ths MIS-
souri, DELEGATION. unless perohAnca
Senator James A. Reed 10 an aspdranta
Governor Cox. who carried Ohio foH]
himself and Wilson :n 1918 ae@sgsfe 8
Republican slush fund Of sse0,os0
dumped in within the last weak Of the
campaign. II getting ready TO stand
even II tho President finally concludes
to permit his naine 70 80 before the
convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
THIEVES STEAL CLOTHING
Remove Window From Davenport Store
.tA.L.EA IL oaa IN $1,000.

Davenport, Sept. 29.---Thieves Sun
day night entered the Hub clothing
store and made away with $4,000 Of
merchandise. Only the cpstliest gar
ments were taken. Entrance was gain
ed by removing q pane>of glass from
the roof.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
oirl Iconnrnl4a auioide,

Davenport, Sept -Disappoint-
.ment In love is attributed as the cause
Of the suicide OF Katis Miller. a mani-
.cur!st, at an early. hour this morning.
she Jumped from the government
bridge ON the Mississippii
II THE girl was 10 years old and left e
note asking her parents to forgive her
for her act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
REuEAsE SUGAR CONTROL.
Governments Will Release Cuban Crop
to All Buyers Next Year.

10 AZ buJor0 NeNe Y edT.
New York, Sept 29.--President Will
son has been advised by the United
States sugar equalization board. 1t was
learned to-day. that it was too late to
consider azcontinuance of sugar control
for next year. The board goes out Of
Office December 81.
Attic 100000 tons of the new crop
Of Cuban sugar Las been sold to for
eigp buyersry&sra PRICE averaging Bh
cents pound, last year the Doard pur-.
chased the entire crop at ga cents.
American reflners. in view Of the
foreign demand, the, board stated.
now are at liberty to enter the market
for the new Cuban crop. the unsold
portion Of which exceeds 100000 tons
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Pan. American Finauoisrs 70 Msst.

Washington. Sept. :s.--Almost uni
versal acceptance by the Pan AN. Ameri-
can governmcntssof the Invitation On.
tended by President Wilson to SEND
their financial ministers to attend the
financial conference here next Janu-
airy was announced today BY Secretary
CslaSs .tyt.f w $500 Fs eSs..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
eeain Work on Railroad Bill.

Washington. Sept. 2s.--The mousse
interstate commerce b-committee
appointed to draft bill for railroad
reorganization win beEin work this
week. The measure. which Is expected
n have for It's framework the Esch-
pomerene proposals for enforcement
of the powers OF the Interstate COM
merce commission, VIII not be COM
plete until late next month. Chairman
Esch predicted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
No. 10 Invade West virulni.,

Columbus o. Sept. educational
guard troops modified last night at
Columbus were today being held for
Instructions. The reason for mobil-
izins the Twelfth regiment Ia under
stood was TO keep faith with Governor
Cornwell, Of West Virginia. who fear
ed an invaaion~ by steel workers Of
his state by strikers from Stuebenville,
%. Word from Steubenville yesterday
was to the effect that the march would
not materialize.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Ihraoiana An Aid.

saloniki. sept. 1s.-rhousands Of
Crock refugees In Thrade have sent
telegram to President wilson IN ar
appeal to aid their cause In Thrace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
aandlta KIM aavente 81 .

Madrid, Sept. 29.--Twelye Officers
and five soldiers were killed, whom
detachment OF police fell into nmpuen
in Morocco recently. according to ad-
vices received hero.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
More Return to Carnegie Plant.

Sharon. sept 29.-Announcoment
was made ~ OFFICIALS of the Carnegie
steel Company that many more men
returned to work today and that two
blast furnaces are In operation ut the
mills. 1890
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
auH.Io pIant, sin IdIo.

Buffalo. Sept. 29.-No attempt was
made today toresume operations here
in the large steel plants. idle since
Sunday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
s4an Coal ExpostatiY IA.

London. Sept. 2s.-Tha elvsrnment
IN. notified all tho allied gospSnments
which are largely dependent on Great
Britain for coal that II Will b. impos.
sible because Of tho strike TO psr1nit
amy coal cxportaticn.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
DIES FROM INJURIES.
Webster City Man Dies From Injuries
Received in Auto Accident.

Special to Tfmes- KepubIlchn.
Webster City. Sept. 29.-August Dreek.
who was struck and run over by an
automobile in the business district Oh
this city, Saturday, died this morning
at the hospital. His only survivor, a
son, Otto, Of Lakefield, Mimi, arrived
too late to see his father alive. Dreek
was a tailor and had been in this city
twenty five years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
SNOW FALLS IN DAKOTA.

Two Counties Report Considerable Fall
Of Snow Yesterday.
Fargo, N. D., Sept. 2s.-The mrs,
snow Of the season fell for several
hours Yesterday in Barnes and STAN
son counties. North Dakota
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29

Reading. Pa, Sept. 29.--The order to
strike at the local plant of the Bethle-
hem Steel Company was practically ig-
nored this morning, according to the
management. Less then seventy tive
men failed to report for work. Every
department Of the work Is In opera
ton.
Officers Of the company said that
virtually the same men who were At
work last week appeared at their Jobs
this morning except number OF
machinists, who were said TO DO inoat-
ers employed during the war.
Test is expected to- come this after
noon and evening with the change Of
shifts. The police are well equipped
to cope with the Situation as many adj
ditional officers have been sworn in.
Representatives Of the labor unions
state that so or 80 per cent Of the
men would walk out, but this was not
borne out this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Just : Runor.

Cobienx. sept. 2s.--It ~ sunacse
here that, an independent republic 49,
been declared In AlaAcs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
pe,pondent Man Kills eslF. u

Davenport Sept 2s.--Hcrnan Lem
berg. "a, Respondent eve. bis y wlf g
continued Ill health committed suicide
ut his homo hare by turning on the EAa
] III the bathroom. ~ " - ~ - -s2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
comp.nv 5From camp Dodae,

Des Moines, Sept. 29.-One hundred
and forty-fve men and eleven officers
are in the company Of troops ordered
from Des Moines to Omaha for duty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
/, Child Burn. Ia Death,

Des Moines. Sept. 29.--Thrce-yea
old Dorothy Ware Is dead her as a re-
snlt.tof playing with matches. Her
dress caught fire. IL,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
su.n.nd An 2essicss.

washington. Sept. 2s.-Ali sAilinss
to ports In Great Britain have Been
cancelled by the chipping board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Troops Ordered to Scene.

Chicago. Sept. 29.--Following. re-
ceipt OF orders from General Wood,
two companies Of infantry left Camp
Grant for Omaha to reinforce the
troops from Fort Omaha who are pa
trolling the city. General Wood also
ordered one company from Camp
Funston and one from Camp Dodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
QUESTION NEGRO SUSPECTS.
pes Moines Police Hope % Find Mo-
carthy Murderer.

Carthy Murdersr.
Des Moines, Sept. 2s.-Twelva neg
roes were being held and questioned -
suspects In the efforts OF the police
to find the negro who shot and killed
Con Mccarthy.
Officials intimate they will not make
public the examination of the suspects
II one Is guilty untn after no 70 re-
moved from the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Baltimore plants Operating.

Baltimore. Sept. 25.--The strike orr
dered by the national committee Of
S6aksrs had no effect on the Spar
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
More Mills Reopen.

The American steel and wire com-
pany announced the rod mills at Scran-
ton and Braddock resumed operations
today.
The company plants at Rodrnan also
closed last week, were opened today.
At Cleveland the company announced
the nall department of the H. p. works
began operations. The company stated
1t had plenty Of men In the Chicago
district ready to report but operations
will not be attempted till after pay
day which Is tomorrow.
Reports from YOUNGSTOWN show no
change In conditions there. The Nc
keeport Tin plate company at Port
Hough resumed operations with a COM
plete personnel.
Strikers Fail to Gain.
Reports from corporations, police and
union headquarters today did not indi-
cate substantial change in the steel
strike, which has now entered on Its
second week. No serious break was re-
ported at the Jones-LAuEhlin plant In
this city. at which plant the unions had
announced q campaign to shut down
the works. The Pennsylvania works
OF the National Tube Company closed
last week, opened today, but whether
production. will amount to much cannot
be stated.
Homestead, Clarion, Braddock and
Duquesnes plants Of Carnegie company
are reported to be operating about the
same as last week \.
Headquarters today gave out the fol-
lowing telegram from David Williams:
Bethlehem plant completely Grip
pied by strike"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
Second Wesk Marks Real Battle.

Pittsburgh, Sept. 29.-The opening Of
the second week Of the steel strike IN
the Pittsburgh district was marked by
efforts of employers to operate plants
full handed and an intensive campaign
by union workers to exclude the men
who have remained at work. While
early reports did not indicate what
success each side had had, it is known
that many men voted last week to re-
turn to work.
From strike headquarters came the
statement that with additional organ
izers brought into the field there would
be few assertions from the strikers
ranks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-29
General Wood TO Take Charge.

Washington, Sept. 29.- Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood. commanding the cen-
trail department, 1Rs been directed by
Secretary Baker to go to Omaha,
where federal troops are attempting to
quell race riot.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
AVERAGE INCREASE IN PRICES SINCE WAR STARTED HAS BEEN 80 PERCENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-(40-For the past sev- cra days the experts of the department fo labor have been engaged in compiling statistics relating the high oi living and showing the advances made in the price Of stic during the past five years These statistics how that the greatest increases have been clothing, house furnishings and various kind, of loodstuffs
 The tables drawn up by the department of labor show that the of living increased eighty percent between De- ccmbcr 19l4 and Junc 19l9 In instances the increase has been more than one hundred percent but the general aver age eighty.
 Sixty percent o the increase occurred in the first three years covered by the statistics between December l9l and December l" from the latter date until June of this the general o commodities raised twenty percent This increase in prices has hit the of the country heavy the according to the tables Since December I0l4 the of food and clothing in Seattle corng the experts has raised hundred and per cent Whlc during the period of time, the moditics have increased hundred and yonc percent in price in New \ orl and other eastern cities
 BEANS ARE SEIZED
 KANSAS CITY. Aug 1O-(4)-Thc district attorney
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
BRITISH BOAT
 IS DESTROYED
STEAMER NEMBE CATCHES FlRb AT SEA AND IS ABANDONED;
 NO LIVES LOST

ACCRA, Upper Guiana, Aug. 16.- (PJ In some manner a fire started in the hold of the British steamer Ncmbc at sea and il gained such a headway that all efforts to stop the flames were of no avail. Seeing that 1t was impossible to control the con flagratiOn, the captain ordered the crew and passengers to abandon the vessel which they did, putting out in small boats. They were picked up by another steamer shortly after and are now reported as being safe. Wire less messages received stated that no lives were lost atho the ship is totally destroyed.
 The Nembe, carrying a large list of passengers and a heavy cargo, sailed from New York on June 30 for various South African ports.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
ANOTHER PROBE
 IS INSTITUTED
CONGRESS IS INVESTIGATING QUESTION OF EXPENSES OF
 SHIPPING BOARD.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 16.-(P) Announcement is made in govern mental circles to the effect that con greSs is now about to engage in an investigation of the shipping board fleet corporation and it's expenses of operation. The house of representa- tives is starting the investigation, a
 special committee of the members of that body having left tonight for Seattle for that purpose. It is ex, pected that the investigations of the congressmen on the Pacific coast will require at least thirty-fve days time,
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
IS
 IN ITALY NOW
AMERICAN COMMANDER LEAVES PARIS FOR ITALIAN
 BATH LEFIELDS

PARIS, Aug. 16.-P)-General John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American armies in France during the late war, leaves tonight for Italy for the purpose of making tour of Italian battlefields. He will arrive at Rome tomorrow and will on Monday, review a large num- Der of Italian troops with King Eman- uel. Later in the day he will present distinguished service medals of the United States to thirty-eight Italian officers. He expects to spend several days, it is understood, going over the battlefields of northern Italy.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
BRITISH LABOR LEADER COMING
ARTHUR HENDERSON WILL MAKE, TOUR OF AMERICA GIVING
 LECTURES.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-lPD An nouncemcnt was made tonight from national labor headquarters here to the effect that Arthur Henderson, secretary of the British labor party, has accepted an invitation extended him by American labor to visit the United States. He is expected to ar rive late in September or early in October While here he will make a lecture, tour of the various indus trial centers of the country and will probably be in attendance at the in ternational conference of labor called by President Wilson, which confer ence is to start at Washington on October 2Sth
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17

It was part of the First division which captured Cantjgny, the first advance to be made by Americans unaided With the departure of this unit, only a regiment of the SIh in fantry will be left of the American forces to remain along the Rhine IL is probable that this organization will stay here for some time and will have headquarters in this city. It is com posed of volunteers who offered to serve in the army of occupation.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
IS ORDERED TO
 LEAVE COUNTRY
CARRANIA ORDERS BRITISH DIPLOMAT TO LEAVE THE
 COUNTRY IMMEDIATELY

WASHINGTON, Aug. -(Pl- Considerable surprise has been arous- ed in English diplomatic circles here by the act of President Carranza of Mexico toward the foremost British diplomat in the southern republic. Official adVices have been received reporting that William Cummings, British charge d'afiaires in Mexico, immediately.
 No reason for this action on the part of the Mexican president is made public and British officials here state they are at a loss to account for it.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
FIRST DIVISION
 LEAVING RHINE
FAMOUS DIVISION WILL START LEAVING THE RHINE COUN-
 TRY FOR AMERICA

COBLENZ. Aug. 16.-(P)-Early to- morrow morning the evacuation of the Rhine country by the First divi- sion of the American army will take place. This division was the first to arrive in France and is the last of the American units to leave. Dur ing it's stay in Europe it made an enviable reputation and was big factor in many important gains made by the allied troops.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-08-17
BATH + IN CORK IIARBOR

real display of styles since the war started in 1914. The French dress makers are in favor of brown as the it is probable that the Americans will be won over to this view.
 The dressmakers of both countries have decided that there shall be no suggestion of the masculine in wo- mems styles this fall and winter. thereby setting at rest the rumors that such would be the case.