Settlement Ends Labor Dispute Between Unions and Plumbers
Mediator T S Irwin brokered a settlement between artisans union electricians and master plumbers, ending months of walkouts by electricians and six weeks by plumbers. Agreement restores prior wages and rules, with an 8 percent daily wage for electricians starting June 25 and time worked counted from the starting point, not arrival. A subsequent settlement with the electrical railway company failed to resolve two strikes, but the unions agree to return to work under the restored terms.
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Setricians
T. S. Irwin
Thectricians
Irvin
Electrical Workers’ Union
Hutte Electric Railway Company
Uniona
City to pay nearly all warrants dating before 1917
City officials announced calls to settle nearly all outstanding warrants. A first call on August 1 will cover warrants dated prior to 1917 totaling about 175000 dollars, with a January 4 1919 second call to clear warrants before August 1 1918. An audit committee will report to the general finance committee.
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Cal A. Ward
Treas
Charles H. Treacy
Butte
Mittee
Currie
Maloney
Government slow to report war looting and railway tragedy
June 25 report cites the American government asking Sweden and Spain for swift facts on alleged seizure at an American hospital and looting by Turkish troops during Persia operations. Senate house conferees approve eight hour day for federal workers starting July 1 with $120 yearly raise. Also retain sub treasuries in major cities. Gary Indiana crash: Antonzo Sargent, engineer, held on manslaughter charge after wreck that killed many. he and fireman Gustave Kauss in jail. conductor Lewis Johnson provided a contradictory admission. City to decorate for July 4 and hold ceremonies.
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Sweden
Tabria
Persia
State Department
Washington
Ment
Senate
House
Bale Hoston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Orleans
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Francisco
Hammon
Via
Antonzo Sargent
Gary
Ind
H.C. Green
Kalamazoo
Mich
Gustave Kauss
Wax
Ain
Lewis Johnson
Johnson
Heter
Prohibition Debate Heats Up Before Senate Panel
Washington June 25 Immediate absolute prohibition faced strong opposition from Senate agricultural committee witnesses including Hurley Samuel Gompers and Percy Johnston while Secretary Daniels urged restraint citing navy orders. Colby and Hurley warned of shipping losses if light wines and beer were removed, and Burleson and bankers argued prohibition could threaten war production and finance. The hearing also touched on war vacancies and a Fourth of July address at Mount Vernon.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hurley
Shipping Board
Samuel Gompers
American Federal Labor
Percy J" Johnston
Emiral National Bank of New York
Daniels
Labor
Burleson
Ewan
Rey
al National Bank of New
American British Draft Notice Clarifies Jewels of Enlistment Options
New York June 25 British subjects in the United States aged 44 and under may choose between enlisting in British-Canadian forces or immediate conscription. The convention ratifications are due within 20 days, after which British subjects may enlist under their own flag for 30 days. Even with first papers or class one status, options exist to enlist with the British flag during the grace period. Additionally, the interstate commerce commission granted railroads 30 more days to file freight-rate schedules, with earlier rules requiring filings by June none. A beet sugar derivative lubricant invention from Europe is noted.
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United States
W._ A. White
Seo Pe
Inter
State
Commerce Commission
McAdoo
Europe
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