Railways announce $300 million wage rise for U S railway workers
Washington May 26 General pay increases for nearly two million railroad employees were announced by Director General McAdoo. The raises, retroactive to January 1 and effective next Saturday, total over 300 million dollars annually with back pay in lump sums. Women and negro workers receive equal treatment. fifty five cent minimum for shop trades. eight hour day principle noted though hours not reduced.
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McAdoo
Railroad Wage Commission
Wage Commission
Missionary A. E. Gunderson Lectures Across Churches
First Sunday after Trinity Sunday School at 10 a m features Stereoptical lectures in English by Missionary A E Gunderson. Views from the Sudan of Africa to be shown at the Settlement Church at 11 a m and Big Timber Lutheran Church at 8 p m. Admission free. a free will collection for the speaker. A cordial invitation to all.
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A. E. Gunderson
Sudan of Africa
Settlement
Big Timber Lutheran Church
Soldier poet Skeyhill regains sight after treatment in Washington
Editor note on Tom Skeyhill an Anzac veteran blinded since 1916 due to shell shock regaining eyesight after osteopathic treatment by Dr. Riley Moore in Washington. He then shares a vivid account of the moment sight returned and his subsequent improved vision aided by glasses.
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Tom Skeyhill
Washington
Red Cross
Gallipoli
Riley Moore
Skeyhill
Returning sight after shell shock and wartime service
The account by signaler Tom Skeyhill recalls regaining vision after a Gallipoli blast in 1916. He describes dramatic light returning to his eyes, gratitude for the world, and renewed resolve to rejoin Allied forces. He cites estimates of medical doubt yet vows to continue patriotic lectures and fight with allied troops. St Mark's Episcopal Church will hold morning prayer at 11 with a sermon by Rev J M Nelson followed by annual business meeting and delegate elections.
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Lset
Land of Light
Gallipoli
England
France
United States
Canada
Australis
St. Mark’s Church
J. M. Nelson
Aaneo Dietelen
Americans Break Through at Cantigny in Quick Advance
American troops on the French front near Montdidier attacked German positions along a two kilometer front, captured Cantigny and 14 prisoners in about 45 minutes. A prior American division repulsed a light enemy assault in the same region, while French forces checked German momentum on other heights as the Allies strengthen their front.
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Associated Press
Montdidier
Cantigny
United States
Paris
Neuville-Sur-Margival
Vregny
Soissons
Vesse Aver
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Veste
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Fismes
Prodigal Seas Return To Each Other's Feld
Former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft met in Chicago at a hotel for their first extended talk since 1912. They spoke about a half hour as Roosevelt dined and Taft arrived, marking a rare reunion of the two longtime rivals from the progressive era.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Teft
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Taft
Roosevelt and Taft Meet at Dinner Amid Public Turmoil
Report notes an unexpected encounter between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft at a social event. Both leaders greeted warmly and exchanged smiles amid a lively crowd. Roosevelt then headed to Des Moines for a western speaking tour with the National Security League. Taft joined a National War Labor Board session in a federal building to address midwest labor disputes.
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Des Moines
National Security League
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Middle West
Wibaux Pats Skid Under Another One
Dorman state organizer for the Non partisan league was deported from Wibaux Montana by a 100 member home guard committee. He and three other organizers were warned away as they planned a meeting. Dorman was escorted to a train and told to keep going.
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Miles City
Mont
D. C
Nonpartisan League
Wibaux Home Guards
Carver
Mills
McGlynn
Congress Faces Lengthy Summer Session and Army Bill
Washington reports that Congress will revise its program and delay adjournment past July as President Wilson may act soon on legislation before December. An all summer session is seen, with a $12 billion army appropriation bill to be taken up and a deficiency bill of $123 million to pass. The Senate and House move on army expansion and personnel authorizations.
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Wilson
Uesdia
House
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Senate Military Committee
Congregational Church Services This Sunday at Congrega
Congregational church announces Sunday services including Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11 with sermon The Long Trail, and evening service at 8 on The Divine Ex gance. Rev. W. P. Ames, pastor, extends a cordial welcome to all.
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Congrega
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