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MOB ATTACKS OMAHA MAYOR
ALLIES WILL FORCE BERMANS FROM LITHUANIA
SUPREME COUNCIL PREPARINO TO DEMAND
EVACUATION OF LITHUANIA BV GERMANS!
Apodal to The Nome Nugget by The Associated P.e=>«.
l,';Ut'S' ”ep'- 27~The Su"rem® «f the Allies is preparing to
, IH * s ,u" ''tr-tlnHt the retention of si huge force of Herman troons
1,1 Uthu“"l"n M,,t'tlnn nml will ,lemon,! the withdrawal of the tlennans
under pain of severe punishment in the event of refusal or neglect
w'th ! "1"l,,'inr r°''CC>1' ;i to tiermany demnmlTng 'ihe'h.mmdlate
I t rho <h^‘,si"» "f tlK> Council is tilso result of recent investigation of ih.
f'H!«!nTr.nyrrffln«.f°,teS W°r° Bath*r,nff ln Ulhuania under the direction of
Hennany has persistently refused to comply with the peace treaty
provisions requiring the withdrawal .,f her forces from Occupation of the
Litliunian section and apparently bitends to try to retain possession «.r the
Lithuanian territory despite the Allies.
According to recent reports from points along the Lithuanian holders,
the Hermans have boon increasing their forces in that section for weeks and
have also been engaged in the construction of military works at several
Allied military officials are of the opinion that Hermnny believes the
Allies will not go to extreme lengths in forcing an evacuation and intends to
hold on to the captured section until forced to retire
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STEEL STRIKE EXTENDED TO BETHLEHEM;
SITUATION SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE ELSEWHERE
10 t*'«5 Nome Nugget by The Associated 1'rons:
murklng time BWUnSS’^a»ZZtS&UMIZ tSmStUp Jim,«. strike, aye
nut changes In the strike situation are expected.
Reports from nil steel and iron districts today indicate that the situa
tion shows little change one way or the other. Reports from the Colorado
and Alabama steel centers say the situation at those points, if not improved \
is at least growing no worse than during the past two days. Several sections
report a growing tendency on the part, of many of the strikers to retrun to ,
work.
Officials of the local companies also express the view that many
strikers are inclined to abandon the strike and say they look for a general
return to work here next week.
on the other hand, the representatives of the strikers claim that the
coming week will witness an even wider extension of the strike activities.
Announcement was made by strike headquarters today that the strike will
la* further increased Monday toy the calling out of the employees of the
rtcthlehem plant, which has not been seriously affeele.l hy the walkout up !
1C the present.
Unions Claim Bethlehem Plant Closed By Striae i
PITTSBURG, Sept. 29—The unions Haim that the strike called in (lie ,
Iiethclcm steel plant has completely crippled that cstahlishmcnt h.v foil ing
the closing down of the power plant. Oltlcials of the Mcthclcm company t
declare, however, that the plant is running with hut slight dominuation in >
Its normal activities. i
Company Claims No Employscs Missing From Belhelem Plant (
BETHELESI, Sept. 29—The newly called strike in the Bethelem
steel plant has affected operations only in a minor degree. No disturbances ,
have taken place.- Company officials say none of the employees are missing. .
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WILSON PLANNING
FOB COMPETE BEST
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Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
ABOARD THE WILSON SPECIAL TRAIN TO WASHINGTON, Sept
^7—Acting on the orders or his physician, Dr. Herbert Grayson, President
Wilson Is making plans for a complete rest .following his return to the capital.
The presidential special is heading for Washington as rapidly as
possible and will arrive there early Sunday unless delayed enroute. Mr.
Wilson is resting comfortably and appears to be stronger. Dr. Grays .n j
spent the night near the president’s bedroom but stated that his patient '
developed no alarming symptoms, although very restless and weak. Mis.
Wilson is attending the president personally and is constantly at his bedside.
Dr. Gnjyson stilted today that the president’s condition is favorable
to early recovery and he may possibly be able to welcome King Albert of
H.Jglum when the latter arrives in Now York on Friday.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29—President Wilson’s special returned 'to
the capital yesterday after a speedy run from Wichita. Immediately sifter
arrival the president was conveyed to the White House, where he Is now
commencing a period of absolute rest which may continue for some days.
Reports from the presidential mansion today say Mr. Wilson spent a
restless night.
His inability to meet and greet King Albert of Belgium, for whom he
holds great admiration, is said to tie worrying the president.
Announcement was made today that the itinerary of the visiting
Belgian royalties has been changed in deference to the president’s condition
and the king will visit Boston first after leaving New York.
NINETY PER CENT OF SCOTCH RAILWORKERS ON STRIKE.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 29—Fully ninety percont of the employees of the
Scottish railroads are on strike, according to advices from Edin
burgh Trofflc is practically at a standstill throughout Scotland, although a
few local trains are still being operated by employees in branches of the ser
vice not involved in the strike.
Owing to the stoppage of traffic feed supplies are growing scant in
London and other centers and motor trucks are Jieing requisitioned to bring In
food to the metropolis. . .. ..
To prevent extortions, the government is overseeing the distribution
of food supplies. Miss Eleanor Hapgood, the noted writer and publicist, li
directing ths work of food distribution. _
DANIELS RECOMMENDS MORE PAY FOR NAVAL FORCES.
Spwlai to The Nome Nugget by The Associated P-.cuk.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27—Repeated resignations of naval officers Mur
ing the past month have induced the Navy Department to consider the aid
visibility of increasing the pay of botli officers and men in order to prevent
the navy becoming seriously crippled by a hick of officers and enlisted men.
Secretary Daniels staled today that it Is the intention of the department
to ask congress to grant increased wages for the naval officers and men In nil
branches of tho service.
Owing to tho low wages offered the department is finding it almost
impossible to obtain new recruits. Enlistments since tho demobilization of
the army and naval forces have amounted to little as far aas the navy is
concerned. Tho inducement of larger wages in private occupations is also
the main reason for the resignation <»f the numerous officers who have retired
from the service since tho fleet returned from Europe.
BRITISH RAIL TRAFFIC
EHTIRELYSUSPENDED
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
LONDON, Sept. 27—Train service is completely suspended through the
greater part of Knghind today ais a result of the great strike of railroad
workers inaugurated last night. A few trains are still moving locally but
will probably be suspended by tonight.
It^s believed that practically every member of the National Railway
Association have struck In a body and the few trains still running are being
i operated by employees of other departments of the service.
The government is transporting the mails by aeroplane and is also
preparing to take active steps to bring about at settlement of the strike by
mediation.
CINCINNATI WINS LEAGUE PENNANT.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Pre».
CINCINNATI. Sept 27—The Cincinnati Red's have been awarded the
palm in the race for the National League pennnt and will meet the Chicago
White Sox in the worid series.
The victory pf the local team was made the occasion of a great cole-;
bration here today. Mayor Calvin and President Herrman of the Cincin
nati club, together with other Officials, led a great “Victory'' parade in cele
bration of the Red's victory. The parade was witnessed by many thousand
spectators gathered along the route of march.
A great public banquet will be held this evening at which the governor
will preside.
OMAHA MOB LYNCHES
HE6R0 ASSAILANT
OT WHITE GIRL
Special to The Nome Nugget by 'Die Associated |*i .j,s
( | "AIAIIA. Seal. 29— William Brawn. the are,-a assailant „r wtl|,„
TTlr:™ “ ,*"E" ni"'' "ll"T lia'sle.MT M,is
"IC" "IT""» to B' l ■" II,e negro, the eruwd fired II,e J.,|| |,„nd|„K
“t'emaled a, lynel, II,e when a,. Iried a, in.rrf,
riic battle for the possession of the negro center'd
jail for nearly nine lioiirs before the crown finally broke into Ibe bulldiin
•!"desperfu'1 ''j’"""l l,is Tl"‘ Hhcrifr. and his assistants put up
Omniynlmekld'"’’ T"" I .. .»
..* ••"ndillim while . ermv.l re„..»-e.U.V“l,.H»“.urhrTk in,a ,i‘" j'.lil.
weie nllemating a, nto|> the hinge The negro. Brown, w„- n,e„ dreggod
rnim Ids ecll and hurried a, lie sir. . I. where he wnn hang. eonvenienl
were broken Into and looicd Tb. riotous state of affairs also permilie.l
were broken into in the vi. in it of the jail. The tlghliiig coniinued witliou*
gained no success until after riling the building.
attack. The ally is ,inlet .,1 tircn-nl with He I.a- aatn.lllne “'reels
where the savage mob placed the rope
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