July wage cuts for railroads set by U S labor board
The United States railroad labor board orders an average twelve percent wage reduction effective July to be applied to roads with hearings and may extend to others under the Esch-Cummings act. The cut targets section laborers, train crews, shop workers, car repairers, and common labor, with varied percentages and new monthly wages for clerks and floating equipment staff.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
May
United States Railroad Labor Board
Mes
South
He. de Oe
No Arrests Reported in Mingo County Quiet 48 Hours
Major Tom B. Davis reported no unusual incidents as he surveyed Mingo county and districts including Matewan Pigeon Creek and the Thacker mine region. He said no arrests had been made in forty eight hours in Mingo.
Three Irish soldiers killed in mine explosion near Youghal barracks
Cork authorities report that three soldiers died instantly and three were mortally wounded when mines exploded this morning under a marching party from Youghal barracks en route to the rifle range. The assailants fled the scene.
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Cork
Youghal
Sheriff Ollie White Arrested for Spitting in Weston
Lewis county sheriff Ollie P. White was arrested in Weston by Miss Marie Stilling a constable and fined by Mayor Harrison for spitting on the sidewalk. The incident occurred yesterday in Weston West Virginia.
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Weston
W. Va
Ollie P. White
Lewis County
Harrison
Miss Marie Stilling
Poles Repulsed After May 31 Clash at Annaberg
Fifty Poles and fifteen Germans were killed and about 175 wounded in an attempted Polish assault on Annaberg Silesia. German forces repelled the attack, pursued retreating insurgents to Kalinow, and held a two hour street fight before driving them beyond the city. General Von Hoefer resisted talks while British and French officers urged negotiation to avert wider conflict.
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Associated Press
Annaberg
Silesia
Kalinow
Revels
Krippitz
Baron von Pless
Allied Commission
Ober-Glogau
Upper Silesia
von Hoefer
Steamship George Washington Damaged by Small Fire
Hoboken N J May 31 A small fire of unknown origin tonight slightly damaged the steamship George Washington which twice carried President Wilson to France and back. The steamer is in drydock here undergoing repairs. The blaze on the hurricane deck was extinguished within an hour. Drydock officials said the damage could be repaired within two days.
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George Washington
Hoboken
N. J
President Wilson
France
Air Mail Superintendent Relieved in Chicago
E W Majors superintendent of the Chicago division of the air mail was relieved from duty on orders from Washington following a month long postal inspector investigation.
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Air Mail
Chicago
E. W. Majors
The
Washington
Pinch Hitters On The Job 10 Start Campaign Service
Sunday service sees Miss Kinney step in as pinch hitter after Roanoke wreck delays part of the party. Joe Caine at piano, Brown joins on keys, and Billy Sunday preaches from Jeremiah while praising the campaign team’s resilience.
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Joe Caine
J. Elmer Brown
Tabernacle
Roanoke
Miss Kinney
Jesus
James Elmer Brown
Brown
Bill
R. E. Greear
Billy Sunday
Sunday
Jeremiah
Gunday
Matthew
Christ
Mark
Luke
Jesus Christ
John
God
Paul
Bland Street M E church announces services and events
The church holds afternoon service at 2 30 for all and night service at 7 30 for all with the subject Amusements. The Business women's launch runs from 11 a m to 2 p m. Mrs Ash er will speak and a Bible study follows the afternoon service with Miss Kinney in charge.
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Business Women
Bland Street
M. E. Church
Asher
Miss Kinney
Billy Sunday Speaks to Beaver High Students
Sunday and Mrs Sunday visited Beaver High School delivering youth oriented remarks. Principal Jackson introduced the evangelist who urged students that success follows doing ordinary tasks in an extraordinary way. Mrs Sunday shared a brief life story and connection to her husband.
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Beaver High School
Billy Sunday
Tabernacle
WCTU members urged to attend Billy Sunday service
All members of the W. C. T. U. are asked to meet at Bland Street M. E. church tonight at 6 45 o clock to go in a body to the Billy Sunday service. All members are requested to wear the white ribbon.
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Bland Street
M. E
Bluefield Pythians
Billy
Bluefield Lodge
Laymen's Committee Meeting Set For Noon Today
The laymen's committee will convene at 12:40 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. All men interested in the campaign's success are invited to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kinney to Outline Neighborhood Bible Study Plans
Thursday afternoon after the service Miss Kinney the bible teacher will outline the plans for inaugurating and conducting neighborhood bible study classes.
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Miss Kinney
Luncheon Adds Extra Day for Business Women Meetings
Increased interest prompts a noon luncheon series for business women at Bland Street M B P church. On Thursday 11 to 2 and also on Tuesday and Wednesday, lunch costs a dime. Mrs. Asher will deliver several talks during the gathering.
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Bland Street
M. BP
Kiddie Koop Humor InterruptsTuesday Night Sermon
Red Cross ladies run the Kiddie Koop during services causing laughter among youngsters. Bill joked about corraling the muffler on the kids, adding a momentary distraction to the event.
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Red Cross
Bill
Chance
Big Four Delegation Heads to Tabernacle Service
Thursday night the Big Four will lead a large delegation to the tabernacle service. Brotherhoods of Engineers Conductors Railroad Trainmen and Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen are expected to attend, with transportation workers likely providing the largest turnout yet.
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Tabernacle
Brotherhoods of Engineers
Railroad delegation expected at tabernacle services
Friday sight will bring a railroad delegation to the tabernacle services. The Virginian Railway employees, about 1,000, will have special seats reserved for them.
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Virginian Railway
Billy Sunday Plans Sunrise Campaign in Beckley and Mount Hope
Evangelist Billy Sunday and party depart for Beckley at 6:30 a m to preach in Beckley and Mount Hope, aiming to start the revival early.
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Billy
Beckley
Mount Hope
Sunday Preaches Faith to Norfolk and Western Railroad Community
Billy Sunday spoke to about 5 000 listeners at the tabernacle on Tuesday night with 600 Norfolk and Western employees and families present. He used railroad jargon to connect with the crowd and urged faith as the basis of actions, urging listeners to pledge to live for Christ or live better.
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Tabernacle
Billy Sunday
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield
Sunday
Christ
Matthews
Rodeheaver
Sunday Echoes on Faith and Practical Christianity
A compact Sunday meditation argues for action over theory in faith. It urges using given gifts, farming faith, and aligning life with the bible, noting God blesses effort and knowledge grows from practice. It warns against nominal religion and promotes reasonable, righteous living.
New Proposals Offered for Naval Reductions
Washington May 31 The third week of senate debate on the 495 600 000 naval appropriation bill opened with disarmament and economy advocates proposing new reductions. An amendment by Senator Lenroot was rejected 35 to 20. Senator King offered a temporary suspension of work on most new capital ships and battleships, with debate continuing.
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Washington
Senate
Lenroot
Wisconsin
House
Senate Naval Committee
King
Utah
South Dakota
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Bomb Explosion At Aberdeen Proving Grounds Kills Five
Baltimore May 31 five men died and others were injured after a bomb exploded during airplane bombing experiments at Aberdeen Md army proving grounds. Names include Allen A Sherman and Elmer H Grimmel plus several other service members and a civilian employee.
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Baltimore
Army Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Allen W. Sherman
Fourteenth Air Squadron
Hazelton
Elmer H. Grimmel
Belair
Robert M. Herr
Maryland Avenue
Aberdeen Proving Grounds Hospital
Conporal Raymond
Pohlh
Thirty Fourth Ordnance Company
Orleans Street
Aberdeen Hospital
Lbe
Hite
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
Aberdeen, Md. Army Proving Grounds
War Department
William A. Borden
Claudius H. M. Roberts
Allen A. Shermer
Air Service
Governor names two road commission members
Governor Ek. F. Morgan announced appointments for the state road commission including Dr. F. B. Stephenson and Major C. P. Fortney as members, with John B. Darst on the state board of control and Lee B. Ott as state compensation commissioner. T. Edward Hill was named state director of negro welfare and statistics, term starting July 1 for four years.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ek. F. Morgan
F. B. Stephenson
C. P. Fortney
State Road Commission
John 8. Darst
State Board of Control
Lee 8. Ott
T. Edward Hill
Negro Welfare and Statistics
Road Commission
Camden Page Fortney
Harrison County
A. Dennis Williams
John J. Cornwell
Morgan
Panama Canal
Government Dam No. 43
Ohio River
West Point
Kentucky
Washington
George W. Goethals
Dr. Stephenson
Clay County
Democratic State Committee
Board of Control
W. E. Glasscock
Darst
Stephenson
Jackson County
McDowell County
McDowell Times
Ott
Tucker County
C. E. Hiner
Buckhannon
Upshur County
Ngm
James
of Control
Stillman Divorce Suit Opens Next Day in Poughkeepsie
In Poughkeepsie New York on May 31 James A Stillman banker sues former Mrs Potter for divorce The first witness will be Dr Hugh L 1 an osteopath from Buffalo who testified during prior sessions that Mrs Stillman was under treatment when she became pregnant in 1918 The case promises renewed legal battles as proceedings resume tomorrow.
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Stillman
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James A. Stillman
New York
Fis Potter
Hugh L. 1
Buffalo
Still
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New Haven
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