Government vows action if mail service disrupted during railroad strike
The Postoffice Department ordered rapid reporting of any mail obstructions tied to the strike. Otto Gerhard, then assistant postmaster general, urged officials to notify local post offices, inspectors, and U.S. district attorneys and pursue prosecutions if needed. Reports from Chicago New York and St. Louis indicated some mail delays but no major disruption yet. Livestock trains moved toward New York while Jersey City strikers limited press access for some papers.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Otto Eoger
Errond
Railway Mail Service
United States
Postolice Department
Chicago
New York
Oortoll Mons
St. Louis
Pointy
Jersey City
New York Call
Passenger Service Suspended by Central Railroad of New Jersey
New York April 12 The Central railroad of New Jersey suspended all passenger service at noon today as rail workers walked off. Crews refused to operate trains amid a broader threat of a statewide shutdown, causing cancellations and widespread disruption to services between Manhattan and Newark and to Philadelphia bound trains. Authorities reported hundreds of workers participating, with yard crews and signaling staff affected and delays extending across major routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York
Rapenth
Siilor Hekwa
Niey
Bandleler
Obie
Manhattan Raneter
Doreey City
Hamen
Aif Miruley
Leary Eh
Pemmerivanie
Verique
Metropolitan
New York Express
Penmestrania
Boston
Philadelphia
Beth Yard
Crete
Insurgent Forces Break Up In Oregon Strike Turmoil
Reports from April 12 describe split trends in the switchmen and trainmen walkout across regions. In Oregon and nearby districts, defections to return to work emerged, while Chicago faced renewed settlement talks led by John Granny of the Chicago Yardmen's Association. The dispute centers on back pay, wage increases, and an eight hour day with overtime terms as talks aim to restore normal rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohi
Pintaburg
Far West
Ous
Columbiia
Chicago
Brotherhood of Railroad
North America
Cfohn Granny
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Gvernment
Eis Act
Ethka
Ambus
Fort Wayne
Ind
Akron
Saginaw
Mich
Erie
Baltimore & Ohio
Canton & Youngstown
Bee
New York Central
Seginaw
Pere Marquette
Detroit
Foleds
Ludington
Flint
Fitton
Middle West
Wnt
Seattle
Hverert
Auburn
Wash
Lattin
Wirmipes
Mun Wealrh
Inter Hational Switcheen
Maec
Grynan
St. Jule
Kansas City
Cohrminis
Cleveland
San Francisco
San Antonio
Keerety Brown
Youngatown
Stan
Eeone
Gary
Tad
Amere
Telede
Joan Verutine
Rpil
Roward
Trees of the
Lee
Wee Seewiatum
Maller Treimmey
America
Uhicaga Wardieen
Ireust
Cleveland Near Tie Missed by Narrow Margin
Fragmentary records report a near tie in a local Cleveland event. The readable text mentions ages 12 to 90 and references an epee competition with unclear terms and scattered names, suggesting a youth to senior participation in a martial arts or fencing gathering.
Rish Workers Call Out In General Strike Across Country
Duplin Apel 12 reports a call by Sineh Trades Trdon for a nationwide general strike to protest political repression. Officials demand the release of political prisoners while excluding newspaper, telegraph, and essential workers from disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplin
Apel
Sineh
Inetiert
Jheoesmary
Sinn Fein appeal for imprisoned prisoners in Dublin
Paris reports a Sinn Fein diplomat appeals for political prisoners in Mountjoy Prison Dublin. A telegram from Dublin cites over 100 inmates treated as common criminals calling for status preservation under an agreement with Bishop Moran and the Dublin lord mayor. Several men reportedly in grave danger as crowds pray at the jail gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Anne Gavan Duffy
Sinn Fein
Trish Republic
Pen Conference
Oivil
Dublin
Marcrory
Kath Jern Clarke
Madame O'Rahilly
Repid- Henn
Cleveland
Preston Wi G. Lee
Samuel Campers
American Federation of Latur
New England Rail Workers Strike Reduces Services
Rail workers in New England stage partial walkouts as troubled talks fail to halt the nationwide rail strike. Freight and passenger operations shrink across New York, New Haven, Hartford, and Boston routes with trains cut back and service suspended in several corridors.
Worse in Philadelphia as workers strike in chaos
Turmoil grips Philadelphia as striking men join late to fill Sit-ins and labor actions ripple through factories and public services. Reports describe scattered meetings, halted work, and unclear leadership while officials urge calm and negotiate terms to end the impasse.
France Grows Conciliatory Yet Won’t Join Wider Conference
Paris April 12 The Associated Press reports Premier Millerand may skip talks at San Remo if the summit discusses the Franco British mis understanding. France seeks direct talks with Lloyd George in Paris but official circles doubt broader participation. France defends its eastward action regarding Frankfort, insisting fidelity to the alliance while defending its interests when needed. Japan reportedly has no objection. The softened tone of dialogue reassures some, yet impatience grows over delays in resolving the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Prose
Millerand
Souneil
San Remo
France
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Lloyd Treorne
Britain
Credivus
Prankfort
Foi
Premice Millerand
Intie
Foreign Office
Frankfort
Ragon Matsui
Japan
Ambassadors and officials clash in Paris exchange
Ambassad or Earl of Derby presented at Paris. Premier Millerand refused to discuss the note with the press. Millerand then went to call on President Poincaré, who arrived at Lyons station and was en route to the Elysée. The scene followed the French premier's reply to the British note and amid a traveling cloak, the details show a tense diplomatic exchange in Paris.
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Paris
Earl of Nerby
France
Milecind
M. Millerand
Millerand
Apo
Hieschener
Lyons Station
Riviera
Elysie Palace
Poo
Earl of Derby
Verbal Explanations on French Rhine Advance Discussed
April Pales reports verbal explanations may resolve disputes between England and France over French advances toward the Rhine. The Parisien notes Premier Miller’s position is mentioned. Other papers say it suits Allied interests to settle France Britain tensions before the Supreme Allied Council meeting at Sem Tema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pales
England
France
Guatemala rocked by four revolution turmoil in Cantemale City
Fragmentary report states unrest in Guatemala against President Belinde O bereca. State department officials monitor events while military helicopters and clashes near Cantemale City are reported. Immediate details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Weedington
Guatemals
Brwkemonal
Lome State Department
Tad
Cantemale
Ewiter
Cabinefing
Gener Niagare Heer
Amey
Senate battles over universal training in army bill
Washington April 12 The Senate prepared to resume debate on universal military training within the army reorganization bill. Senator McKellar proposed striking out voluntary training for 18 to 28 year olds, while Chairman Wadsworth and allies fought to keep universal training. The debate also touched on maintaining a 100000 man regular army and automatic select draft provisions, with Reed and others opposing the plan.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
McKellar
Tennessee
Military Committee
Wadsworth
Reed
Missouri
Otters
Man Jumps From Postal Plane Dies. Pilot Survives
Richard W. Wright of Cleveland died here today from injuries after leaping from a postal airplane Saturday at 200 feet. Lieut. Mark Hogue, the pilot who also jumped, was released from the hospital today. Camden Novot April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Novot
Richard W. Wright
Cleveland
Wineing
Mark Hogue
Boy Smuggler Shot in Try to Evade Officers
Rouses Point New York April 12 a former newsboy trying to smuggle whiskey and gin into Rutland was shot by customs officers near Bowers Point. The man was captured after a chase, taken to Pittsburg for bail, then to hospital for the wound. About 14 barrels were found on the truck. The 25 year old suspect’s wound is serious. authorities say the plan aimed at hitting a tire on the track.
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Rouses Point
sToraph Apn
Rutland
Bowers Point
Showlder Park
Sen
T Oken
Prittaburg
Bon
Hering
Gilliland
Aginle
Hungarian Treaty Under Discussion
Paris April 12. The Earl of Derby Britain's ambassador to France and the embassadors discuss the Hungarian treaty as the main matter before the council. Other questions are set aside for the moment while the treaty is examined.
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Paris
Earl of Derby
Britain
Eimbwasador
Frans
Emmell
Higerian
Wusdon
Equal Opportunity for Women in Ministry Debate Looms
A Kingston based discussion on expanding women's roles in ministry surfaces as a committee reports mixed reactions. The Memorable meeting notes urged reform to allow women to serve church needs while addressing labor shifts at Nourne Mills and other firms, with workers facing changes to hours and licensing.
Catapulted to the Street in Eight-Story Rail Accident
In New York on April 12 a Ninth Avenue elevated train crash ejected many riders 25 feet onto a street. The front car was knocked off the structure near Trinity Church, demolishing the car and wedging debris between the supports and a brick wall. About a dozen were hospitalized, with one woman seriously hurt. An escaped worker later reappeared, saying he fled after signaling.
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New York
Tassengere
Ninth Avenue Line
Trinity Shurch
Weterman
Elgnal
Attorney General Hears Strike Reports
Washington April 12 Attorney General Palmer returned to Washington and conferred with the department of justice officers who have kept contact with the railroad strike situation. The situation is described as serious. Palmer's aides received fresh telegraphic reports from points of danger but details were not disclosed. It is understood staff attorneys prepared legal action if Palmer decides to intervene.
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Washington
D. C
Palmer
Department of Justice
General Wood Opens New Mass Rally Tour
General Wood, Republican presidential candidate, spoke in Massachusetts on an early morning tour starting in Holyoke and Persuading crowds at municipal buildings. Notables including former U S Senator William Crane attended as delegates pledged for the national convention.
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Pitefield
Mase
Citizens Wall
Leanant Wood
Ceneral
United States
Willam Crane
Tattan
Ated Gate
General Wood
Shire City
Alee
Holyoke
National Marine League exhibits in Flint showcase
April 12 reports from Washington describe a National Marine League event in Flint, Michigan, highlighting wartime and naval craft displays. Secretary of Commerce and Rear Admiral William S. Ford participated as speakers, reviewing models and operations of ships underway at the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ithe
Fini
Adsian
Mir
Per
Ted
Impresi
Holding
Exporitinn
New York
Renta
Secretary of Commerce
Regen
Lertwnee
Titsaan Marine Brave
Waeh Teremen
Anny Towtusa
Wale
Cormumerce Amrcamier
Rifle Shooting Recognized as College Sport by Yale
Yale Athletic Association designates rifle shooting as a collegiate sport. Recognition follows organizational approval and aligns with expanding varsity offerings. Awards and formal recognition are expected to occur at upcoming athletic events.
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Yale Athletic
Roosevelt Tablet Mystery Stirs Local Residents
Fragmentary notes describe a tablet linked to Roosevelt era artifacts found near Wartamp Street. Residents report unclear inscription and confusion over ownership and display location. Police and local historians urge caution as investigation continues.
No Change in Granite Situation Across Weeks End
The granite industry situation remains unchanged today with no word of any move or shift. Reports mention no new actions by The Intosh and Quarty regarding the Boston agreement, and no developments are noted over the weekend.
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Bakaraty
Intosh & Quarty
Boston
Marriage of Young People at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Annie Mary McHardy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mohardy and Perley Eager son of Mr and Mrs W A Eager married today at 9 80 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev B G Lipkey. They left for Boston on the moon train for their honeymoon and will reside at 86 Prospect Street after April 20.
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Methodist
Annie Mary McHardy
John Mohardy
Perley Eager
W. A. Eager
B. G. Lipeky
Dines Brothers
Eager
U.S. Navy
Hoover Club Meeting Aims to Back Hoover in Barre
The Barre Hoover club plans a meeting at the city courtroom tonight to organize support for Herbert Hoover in the upcoming May 18 primary. A petition will be started to place his name on the ballot, with state filing by April 19, urging residents to attend and sign.
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Barre
Meir
Ne Ae
Hoover Club
City Court Room
Herbert Hoover
of State
City Cvart Room
On Trail of Couple Who Deserted Boy
In St Johnsbury on April 12 sheriff Worthen chased W H Wheeler and his wife who abandoned a two and a half year old boy at a St Fabs burial lease after driving him there in a Morriaville livery team. The child, with golden hair and dark eyes, was found hungry Saturday morning by a chamber maid, wrapped and alone about 24 hours. Hotel staff believed the mother had been with him.
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St. Johmebury
Sherif- Worthen
W. H. Wheeler
St. Fabsbury
St. Johnsbury
Hagwaee
Sum
Fourteen Mexican States Secede Move Sparks Regional Tension
Fragmentary report notes Agua Prieta Sonora and other Mexican states pushing toward secession. The article mentions General M Fine and unclear references to state actions and motives amid regional upheaval. Details remain incomplete in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Bo M. Fine
Archbishops and Priests of Ireland Mentioned in Fragment
Fragmentary text references John Baptist Crozier and an Archbishop Crozier linked to Ireland and Armagh. Mentions Trinity College Dublin and Dublin as locations, with unclear roles in the church hierarchy. The passage is garbled and lacks clear dates or events.
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Crosier
Armagh
Ireland
Fehureh
Crozier Wee Burn
Wens
Trinity
Trublin
Deerane
Eit Treland
Railroad Labor Board Named Soon Report
Washington April reports say a Senate inquiry will name the Railroad Labor Board soon after a warmer White House meeting. The chairmanship and board members were under discussion as part of the nation’s labor oversight amid strike tensions and commerce concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Washington
Senate
Cem Meroe
Whyte House
Tellead Lahor
Big Robbery of Liquors Hits Boston Store
Boston on April 12 reports a major liquor theft from Michael H. Glynn's Washington street Brighton store. Thirty four barrels of whiskey and eight of rum, valued at 14 700 dollars, vanished early today. Police say a large truck carried the loot, but no trace or witnesses have yet been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Michael H. Glynn
Washington Street
Brighton
Atore
Protests Over Naming of Ex-Liquor Men in New England
The Southern New England conference of the Methodist Episcopal church protested the appointment of former liquor deniers as prohibition enforcement agents. It urged commissions only for those favorable to Prohibition. The conference also opposed Sabbath sports encroachment, urged Senate ratification of the peace treaty, and supported U.S. participation in the League of Nations. Changes in Providence district pastorates announced. James E Farnham Providence elected church Ald Society president.
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Plymouth
Mase
New England
Methodist Episcopal Church
Senate of the Peace Treaty
United States
League of Nations
France
Providence
LE. Lebaron
Pawtucket
J. F. Cooper
East Cireenwich Seminary
James E. Farnham
Church Ald Society
Barre Milk Producers Meet to Promote Local Dairy
An enthusiastic Barre milk groups meeting in Worthen hall discussed advertising Barre milk and securing fair market demand. They pledged to push enforcement of ordinances against selling milk from untested cows and to publicize prosecutions to protect local producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre Milk Producers’ Association
Barre Retail Milk Praters’ Association
Worthen Hall
Barreruth
Asaoeistion
Barre Retail
Barre
Funeral of L Gordon Amid Funeral Services
The family mourns L Gordon who wed at 4 Friday morning after two years of war. A service conducted by Rev William McN. Aittreder followed by a procession and interment at Flop detmetare. The pallbearers included James and William Chubb, Robert Stewart, Robert Adeine, James Mogg and Angus Meshanalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peewee Gordon
Ferey
A. W. Dodger
William McN
Aittreder
Wm Mummber
Darial
Len Gynt
James
William Chubb
Robert Stewart
Robert Adeine
James Mogg
Angus Meshanalt
Bellows Falls Corporation Files Articles of Association
The Vermont Orrent Brick corporation of Bellows Falls has filed articles of association in the state office for authorized capitalization. The unnamed power company near Hubbard City appears to be involved with share details and capitalization figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Orent Brick Corporatioe of
Bellows Falle
Ter
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Cleveland GO
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Wbtalh
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Sereier
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Guatemala
Prex
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DMEM
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Manville
Nourne Mills
Dave
Howe
Bour
Xrarty Fond
Rome
Oomgong
Wood
Massachusetts
Pittefield
Flint, Mich
National Marine League
Willian S Cowles
US N
Yarmington
William S
Sirietien
Adumiral
Ales
Hector
Mae
Roosevelt
Reoertrit
Cameo
Meee
Peti
Mersars Shearen
M'H
ARDY
Hoover Meeting
Sheriff Worthen
Morrisville
Mexico City
John Baptist Crozier
Eral
Seales
Ronan
Southern New England Conference
L. Gordon
Hope Cemetery
Bellows Falls Corporation
Vermont Cement Brick Corporation
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