Cedar Rapids bricklayers end strike at $1 scale
The Cedar Rapids bricklayers returned to work at the former wage of one dollar after demanding a raise to $1.05. The notice appears among Iowa state items detailing local labor and public notices.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
2
Eleven killed in Texas flood and city swamped
Fort Worth reports at least eleven drowned and 1,000,000 dollars in property damage from a seven and a half inch rain that sent the Trinity river to 33.5 feet. Thousands homeless, bridges and trains out, electricity and telecommunication cut, while Fort Worth Dallas and nearby towns endure widespread inundation and wrecked infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Trinity River
van Zandt
Cameron Lumber Company
Dallas
Sycamore Heights
Arlington Heights
West Fork
Forney
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Forney-Dallas
East Fork
Texas & Pacific
Brush Creek
Ennis
Waxahachie
Fire Department
More Work At Shipyards Along Atlantic Coast
Twelve shipyards along the Atlantic coast slightly raised their payrolls since January 1 and nine cut staff, with 21 firms reporting about 22 000 workers, excluding supervision, down from 58 000 a year earlier. Officials expect curtailment to end as companies hire more men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders’ Association
Harding Names Governor Strong for Bank Conference
President Harding would welcome Governor Strong of the New York Federal Reserve to participate in an international conference of banks of issue, the White House disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Governor Strong
Washington
New York Federal Reserve Bank
White House
Canadian Loan Announcement From New York Syndicate
Formal notification states a loan of 1000000 to the Canadian government by a bankers syndicate is issued here. Bonds mature in eighty years and carry five percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
Big hotel in flames forces Coolidges to flee in Washington
Fire from the New Willard hotel banquet hall caused 250000 dollars in damage to the tenth floor while eighth and ninth floors were soaked by water for four hours. No deaths. one fireman injured. Vice President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge were awakened and taken to the White House along with President Harding and General Pershing after the Gridiron club banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Willard Hotel
Harding
Coolidge
Pershing
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Gridiron Club
Peacock Alley
National Capital
President Coolidge
Mrs. Coolidge
F Street
White House
Pershing Calls for Larger Army to Prevent Future Wars
General Pershing testified before the Senate military committee urging a bigger U S military establishment than House proposals. He warned that neglecting envy jealousy and hatred among nations keeps the United States unprepared and risks unnecessary loss of life and heavy financial burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Pershing
Senate Military Committee
War Department
House
Dr. Frank Seward Johnson Dies in California
Frank Seward Johnson aged sixty six, a renowned Chicago physician and dean emeritus of Northwestern University Medical School, died in Pasadena California where he had resided for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seward Johnson
Chicago
Frank Seward Johson
Pasadena
Cal
Johnson
Northwestern University Medical School
Sleep Sickness Claims Pekin Girl Aged Eleven
In Peoria on April 27 an 11 year old girl Mildred McGrew daughter of Frank L and Mrs McGrew of Pekin died after a three week illness from sleeping sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Mildred McGrew
Frank L. McGrew
Pekin
List
Irish Rebels Kill General In Dublin Action
Brigadier General Adamson commanding the Athlone brigade of the regular Irish Republican Army was shot dead near the headquarters of the independent forces in Athlone. The incident occurred on April 27 in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Adamson
Athlone
Regular
Irish Republican Army
Athione
France Vows Independent Action to Enforce Versailles Treaty
Premier Poincare warned France would act alone to ensure Versailles is observed if Germany defaults on reparations. He urged patient, coordinated measures and cited Genoa talks and Bolshevik ties to justify preparedness while stressing France’s independence in defending the treaty and its interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Poincare
Europe
Germany
France
Silesia
Genoa
Poincare
Actress Burned to Death in Kingston Dressing Room
Miss Una Carpenter a leading woman in a Hawaiian musical comedy company died in Kingston after her straw costume caught fire. Leading man Lester Smith rushed to help and extinguished the flames but she succumbed to fatal burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Una Carpenter
Kingston
Here
Burns
Lester Smith
Miss Carpenter
Lees Mine Agreement Imminent Declared in Illinois
Springfield April 27 separate wage agreements by striking coal miners with operators were declared imminent by Frank Farrington state president of the Illinois Mine Workers union in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees Mine
Springfield
Frank Farrington
Ilinois Mine Workers’ Union
May Retain Outside Jobs
Ottawa April 27 after a long bitter debate the house of commons defeated 142 to 59 the resolution calling on cabinet members to resign from all outside business directorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Indiscriminate advice on car springs can worsen ride quality
The article argues that spring performance varies and generic lubrication can harm comfort. Soft or stiff springs need tailored care, with friction between leaves preferred for some and lubrication for severely rusted or neglected sets. Regular inspection and targeted lubrication or inserts improve ride.
Starter oiling keeps motor ready to crank
A well lubricated starter responds instantly to crank the engine and runs efficiently as long as it receives battery current. If lubrication is neglected bearings dry and overheat, may seize, and the armature will not move until cooled and re lubricated. Bearings need only little oil but must receive a definite regular amount.
Plan for locking new car
A cautionary note explains a battery ignition system feature where the distributor arm is removable. By removing the arm the vehicle could be stolen by towing or fitting a replacement arm. The arm is detached by unclasping the distribution cover. there is typically a unique replacement fit to prevent misplacement.
Gasoline Line Lock Aims to Prevent Fuel Theft
A new safety device stops fuel flow by locking the gasoline line between the vacuum tank and the carburetor. Installed on the instrument board or beneath it, the mechanism activates to curb theft.
Automobile News Highlights and Global Car Facts
The article notes a circus freak motorcar exhibit, a 45 percent French import duty affecting U S car sales, and that Spain requires a good conduct certificate for drivers. It lists 815 U S auto plants with 68 in Michigan and mentions U S forest service tourism camps in California. It also notes tire mutilation by San Francisco Rubber Club members, a U S license tag collection, and a New York bill urging left side driving on country roads.
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Geiger
Sheldon
One Hundred Sixty-eighth
Lasher
Tinley
Harold R. Wright
Burlington
James S. Ketterman
Benton County
Polk County School Fund
Earl Lavelleur
Lavelleur
Altoona
Supreme Court
Ira Redamar
Carl F. Miller
Blanche Miller
Waterloo
Andrew Byers
Ferdinand Zinn
O'Brien County
Primghar
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Iowa
Iown
Irowa
Jerry Eckholdt
Willi Hamen
Irwin
Eckholdt
Texas
Lone Star State
Atlantic
A. M. Hyde
Missouri
New Willard
U. S
Berlin
Sailles
Kingston, N. Y
Pablo Beach
Pablo Beach Course
Fla
Sig Haugdahl
Father Time
Daytona Beach
Haugdahl
Automobile News
Spain
Constantinople
Michigan
United States Forest Service
California
Rubber Club
San Francisco
State Department
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