Wilson rejects immediate forty per cent wage rise for railroad workers
President Wilson met with railroad representatives in the White House and rejected immediate wage increases of about forty percent. He submitted a counter proposition expected to prompt further negotiations. Union leaders, including Shea Manion and Jewell, met at a hotel and at AFL headquarters to craft a reply, with a statement on maintenance of way workers anticipated later. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees threatened a strike next Tuesday if demands are not met.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Timothy Shea
E. J. Manion
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor Railway Department
A. F. of L
Emen
Shea
Railroad Administration
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
John Mailey
Brotherhood
U. S. of L
Malloy
American Federation of Labor, Railway Department
Brotherhood of Locomotive Liremien
Ieauers
Granveu
Shen
Outca
Wilson to meet railroad union leaders over wage demands
President Wilson will hear three delegates representing 2 million railroad workers demanding wage increases. The meeting at the White House follows pledges to act if living costs rise, with union leaders wary of an imminent decision and a strike order looming for 300,000 workers if demands go unmet.
Lodge and Hitchcock Pass Buck In Treaty Fight
Washington report shows Senator Lodge telling Senator Hitchcock it is up to him to lead the ratification push as the treaty returns to the Senate next Monday. Leaders note a proposed Article X reservation may fail to secure enough votes. six of Lodge's supporters oppose it, and thirty five Democrats are needed but not available. Opinions vary among senators as the debate nears.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senator Lodge
Senator Hitchcock
Senate
Hitchcock
Lodge
Union Notice Delays Railroad Wage Talks and 1919 Response
President Wilson rejects full wage increase while unions claim thirty day termination notice was not given. Hines faces pressure as committee reports that a wage proposal of about forty percent is not yet granted. Shea notes Wilson appeared strong. union leaders plan public statements after further replies.
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Hines
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Bloodhounds Lose Leading Role to German Police Dogs
New York February 13 One of America's oldest performers loses fame to a foreign invasion as German police dogs outshine bloodhounds once central to the Westminster Kennel Club show at Grand Central Palace. The bloodhound once pursued Eliza in Uncle Tom's Cabin lore but has not left its Tewksbury kennel since owner Dr Edward J Donohue stopped competing.
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New York
America
United States
Westminster Kenneil Club
Grand Central Palace
Eliza
Tewksbury
Mass
Edward J. Donohue
Senate Asks Wilson to Defer Hun Ship Sale
The Senate adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to postpone the sale of the German merchant fleet. The move to block the ex-German liners’ auction by the U S Shipping Board was halted by Senator Jones who objected to immediate consideration and said the Ashurst measure must go through committee.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
U. S. Shipping Board
Jones
Shipping Board
Senator Jones
Senate Commerce Committee
Ashurst
Arizona
Union of Labor and Employers Stressed by Wood
Major General Leonard Wood urged harmony between capital and labor, restricted immigration, a longer spread of war taxes, and strong national defense at the Lincoln American Alliance banquet in Cleveland. He called for shorter, intensive training including vocational and citizenship elements and higher educator pay. Wood's three hours in Cleveland preceded talks with Ohio campaign managers.
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Cleveland
United States
Leonard Wood
Lincoln American Alliance
Wood
New York
Ohio
T. S. Turner
Canton
James A. Moore
New York City
George A. Hubbell
Lincoln Memorial University of Tennessee
Turner
Mexico
I.L. Wood
Death of Athens merchant Sam Sommer at his home
Sam Sommer a longtime Athens merchant born February 18 1854 died in his bed at 40 W Union Street. He came to Athens in 1872 worked for M Selig & Co later ran his own business for 38 years on North Court Street. Survived by wife Elsa Haas plus previous wife Miss Selig. a Mason and respected citizen.
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Sam Sommer
Athens
W. Union Street
Lena Duncan
Sommer
North Court Street
Strausburg
Alsace-Loraine
Selig
Elsa Haas
Cincinnati
Treaty Fight Nearing End in Senate Now
Washington report says the peace treaty is closer to ratification than at any time since it was laid before the senate officials foresee steps after ratification including a Wilson Lansing conference to arrange American representation in the league of nations and appoint diplomatic representatives to China Siam Denmark Switzerland the Netherlands Finland and Mexico with a German envoy to be considered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Baill
United Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Lansing
League of Nations Council
Assembly
America
China
Siam
Denmark
Switzerland
Netherlands
Finland
Mexico
Germany
United States
League Council and
Chauncey High School Raises Funds With Supper
Chauncey High School hosted a supper on February 11 in the school building and netted 54.11 dollars. Domestic science students under Mabel Katzenbach prepared chicken and ham sandwiches, salads, ice cream, cake and coffee while a guess cake by Mrs Ed M'nnster added 9.40 dollars. Funds will pay for wiring the building for electricity from Mr Hamilton’s plant after donors and merchants contributed support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Mabel Katzenbach
Ed M'nnster
Hamilton
Chauncey High School
E Bon H Physician Invents Dye Production Method
An E bon h physician pioneers a method to produce dyes from natural substances. The article notes the innovation and potential applications in textile coloring and industrial use.
Gypsum Plant in Cleveland Damaged in Fire
Fire destroyed the United States Gypsum Company plant in Cleveland yesterday causing about 200000 dollars in damages. One thousand tons of gypsum and substantial equipment including electric motors were burned.
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Cleveland
United States Gypsum Company
Talk strike latest ground for divorce in Columbus
In Columbus on February 13, Mrs. Francis B. Stamp filed for divorce from Charles Stamp in common pleas court alleging the husband conducted a prolonged talk strike. The suit cites his extended talking as the cause of marital breakdown.
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Columbus, O
Francis B. Stamp
Common Pleas Court
Charles Stamp
League of Nations considers eleven jurists for international court
London February 13 The council of the League of Nations weighing the appointment of eleven jurists to form a commission for an international court of justice The name of Root is mentioned as a possible member regardless of U S entry The group also reaffirmed Swiss neutrality and pledged to guarantee Polish minorities. Additional talks covered international communications waterways and medical experts plans.
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Webb Miller
London
Council of the Leag of Nations
International Court of Justice
Root
United States
League
America
Prof
Fadda
Italy
Rafael Altmara
Spain
Senor Drago
Argentina
Lord Phillimore
Great Britain
Switzerland
Alexis Carrel
Council admits Switzerland to league membership
The council approved Switzerland joining the league to honor their traditional neutrality. The next meeting is planned for Easter in Rome where the constitution of the league will be declared and league members appointed.
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Switzerland
League
Rome
League of Nations
Soldier Victory Buttons Through Mr Foster
Ex service men in the Tenth Congressional District can obtain victory buttons via Congressman I M Foster now in Washington. A letter from Foster explains the War Department issues buttons on discharge or certified copy, but soldiers can send full name, company, regiment and rank to receive the button directly. Wounded veterans should note their condition for a special button.
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I. M. Foster
Washington
Tenth Congressional District
War Department
I. M. Moster
M. C
Care of
House
Washington, D. C
Young Girl Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation
Grace Bean aged 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Murn Bean of 66 Lancaster Street, underwent successful surgery for appendicitis Thursday at a Gallipolis hospital. Family reports heathy recovery expected.
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Grace Bean
Murn Bean
Lancaster Street
Gallipolis
German Ship Sale Sparks Senate Debate in Washington
In Washington on February 13 the senate debated the sale of ships after John Barton Payne head of the shipping board was summoned to testify. Representative Mead of New York released Payne’s letter stating ships can be sold to best advantage now and that prohibition makes government operation unprofitable.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Senate
John Barton Payne
Senate Commerce Committee
Representative Mead
New York
Payne
The
Jones clan attends Welsh village wedding
The Jones family arrived in force at a village wedding near here. The bride and groom, two bridesmaids, two parsons and the organist, all named Jones, participated in the ceremony with notable family alignment.
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Cariff
Jones
Parsons
Carrie Chapman Catt Defines Suffrage Progress At Chicago Meet
Carrie Chapman Catt addressing the National Suffrage Association convention in Chicago denounced a male obstructer as a fly on progress. She recounted federal amendment battles, blamed four senators for the failed sixty fifth Congress vote, urged federal amendment support and laws on marriage and citizenship for women, and predicted victory before next Wednesday's adjournment.
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Chicago
Mil
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Suffrage Association
Idaho
Wadsworth
New York
Pomeréne
Ohio
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Girl's Hair Caught in Machinery At Toledo Plant
Lydia Weeks, 26, was repairing a belt at a surgical instrument factory in Toledo Ohio when the machine started suddenly and hair wound into the gears, tearing scalp. She was pulled free and taken for treatment.
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Toledo
Lydia Weeks
Helen Cudlipp Sues Husband Over Floor Sleeping
In Hillsboro Oregon on February 13, Helen Cudlipp files for divorce from John Cudlipp claiming he sleeps on the floor. The suit seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.
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Hillsboro, Ore
Helen Cudlipp
John Cudlipp
Whiskey fines in San Francisco hit a hundred dollars
In San Francisco on February 13 William Burke was fined one hundred dollars for toting a hip flask containing a single large drink. The case highlights strict city penalties for carrying alcohol in public.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wiliam Burke
More Speed Called For in Fraud Case
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Feb 12 More speed was called today in the Newberry trial by Judge Clarence W Sessions. The court warned attorneys for both sides they must procure faster action in examination of witnesses. Twenty two witnesses were examined yesterday the largest number heard in any one day during the trial. Approximately 100 have testified. The government today shifted its course from pursuit of the fraud angle to the expenditures in the 1918 campaign by the Newberry organization. Minor witnesses were to testify regarding sums spent for various purposes to procure the election of Tru man H Newberry to the United States senate.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Newberry
Clarence W. Sessions
Truman H. Newberry
United States Senate
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American Federation of Labor
Palmer
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Workers
Patience Hines
John Malloy
Clevean
GIT
Virginia
Water-Front
Norfolk
Beach
Ocean View
Wilson and
U.S
Nation League
International Court
MR. Foster
Will DI
Hubby
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