Rail workers oppose Wilson plan for wage settlement
Washington August 4 1916 railroad employees oppose the proposal by Director General Hines to set wage rises via a congressional committee. Bo M Jewell acting president of the railway division told President Wilson that the move is too slow amid rising living costs. Union leaders warn thousands of shopmen have begun an unauthorized strike and demand about 25 percent wage increases by January or risk losing control. Union officials seek a vote by members before any strike. About 450000 members of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employees joined other rail workers in the action.
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Washington
Wilson
Bo M. Tewell
American Fedeation of Labor
Hines
Congress
Jewell
White House
Theix Big Railway
Brotherhood of Rail Way
Railay
Tanlac claims in Larkland case as street talk spread
People speak of Tanlac relief amid pain as Annie Anderson of Larkland Washington is named in Paris Brug notes. The account recounts suffering and medical claims, with references to treatment, stomach troubles, headaches, and sales locations in Anaconda and Butte.
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Raver Cweniae
Annie Anderson
Larkland
Washington
Anderson
Tournays
Barine
Petlin
Iite
SS Srs
Anaconda
Fuller Drug Co
Butte
Newbro Drug Co
Wage protests and rail shopmen strike widen
Wage demands rise with a four hour week, 20 cent raise and retroactive pay to January 1, 1918. The walkout hits Chicago and Northwestern lines, with an estimated 250,000 shopmen on strike and 75 percent anticipated to be idle in Chicago by Wednesday. Great Falls Montana joins the national strike, as 650 Great Northern railway shop workers and affiliates walk out, with 500 workers already striking last week.
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Railroad Administration
Brotherhood
Chicago
Central West
Hawver
Chicago Council of the Federated Shopmen's Union
Great Falls
Great Northern Railway
Great
Northern
Whitefish
Wolfpoint
Bowdoin
Judith Gap
Clancy
Butte
Greatera
Montana
County Attorney's Dry Squad Strikes Big Bootleg Haul
The county attorney's dry squad reported three raids on bootleggers yielding about 100 gallons of moonshine and bonded liquor, plus tools and literature. Deputies Mella and Duggan described the seizures at locations on Wyoming Street and East Broadway, with rooms ransacked and numerous empty bottles found. Charges for violating the dry law will be filed in the justice courts.
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Mella
Duggan
Wyoming Street
Fast Broadway
Mast Rark Street
Murphy and Cotton
Melia
Captain Samuel Woodhill and the Medal of Honor Heroics
Capt Samuel Woodhill of Kentucky an officer in the U S regular army single handedly captured two German machine gun nests with a revolver and a pick when ammunition ran out He killed thirteen machine gunners and captured three He has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor the Croix de Guerre and the Navy Medal of Honor He served with the division in France He recently dismissed his wife at Fort Thomas.
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Samuel Woodmill
Kenetucky
U. S
France
Fort Thomas
War Department urges universal three month youth training plan
The War Department proposes a universal three month training for youths in their nineteenth year as part of a bill from the Army general staff. It envisions a 21 division regular army with 510000 enlisted men at peace, phased by a modified selective service act. Trainees would serve attached to divisions, receive no pay, while the government funds dependents and training costs.
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Partment
Maker
Soneste
House
General Staff of the Army
Baker
Pershing
National Guard
Khaki Dye Found From Carob Tree Wood in Argentina
A khaki color dye has been produced in Argentina using the wood of the carob tree. Researchers report a viable method to extract the khaki dye, indicating potential new industrial applications for carob wood.
Soy Beans in Japan Demand Ties to U S Trade
A reported trade note indicates demand from the United States influences prices for soy beans sold in Japan. The report cites a currency and weight reference, noting negotiations around shipments and pricing terms.
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Japan
United States
Taxpayers appeal process to state board of equalization
Many taxpayers plan to appeal the county board’s valuations to the state board of equalization. Deputy Torney McDaniel notes five day window to file after local board action. The county board usually sustains the assessor, prompting public complaints and possible minutes release. A New York inventor proposes a combined electric and sand bath for treating certain illnesses.
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Soara
State Board of Equalization
Fesse
Torney
McDaniel
State Board of
En Atom
Board of Bounty “Commissioners
Board of Equalization
New York
Giersdorf Musical Show Promises Light Entertainment
Touru Aoki stars as Toku Ko in Bonds of Japanese dram by Hayakawa, released by Mutual Distributing. The Ansonia Program showcases a musical show with high society appeal. No price increase expected. business leaders urged to support and promote skilled workers amid competition and organizational challenges.
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Touru Aoki
Toku-Ko
I Sapanese
Hayakawa
Wonia
Haworth Pictures
Ton
Feshi Mutual’ Distributing Corporation
Ansonia
Aulea
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Federation
Russell
Buttest
Chiscago
Northwestern
Grand Lodge
County Attorney's Dry Squad
Samuel Woodhill
Uae
Sik
Manhattan
Suk Hose
Jane
Hennessy
Mennessy
SAG Hennessy
Globe Union
Union
Atort Knee
Senight Welsh
Nainsock
Hennessy's
Siirls
Pan
Aizesztot
Lelo Collarens
Sises
Poplin House
Cola
Cue
Warner
WAR Department
Chemical Warfare Service
Engineers” Corps
Giersdorf
Corn Products Refining CO
P.O
New York City
Kers Cl
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