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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
3
How Thin People Can Put On Flesh With Sargol
An advertisement claims thin individuals can gain 5 to 8 pounds of lasting fat in two weeks by taking Sargol tablets with meals. It touts improved blood nutrient delivery, packs 40 tablets per package, and promises a money back guarantee if weight gain is not achieved.
Wilson in Person to Ask Congress for Aid
The President plans to urge Congress to act to avert a rail strike and to propose measures to stop the disruption if railroad employees strike. Brotherhood leaders warned a walkout would halt freight, passenger, and mail service nationwide, though the President remains hopeful for a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Legislative Programme to Avert Railroad Strike
President Wilson chairs talks with railroad executives and union leaders as a plan to head off a nationwide strike. A proposed three to four month commission inquiry could lead to arbitration or a strike depending on the outcome. The administration plans eight hour standards and a Canadian style dispute act while Congress weighs expanding the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Strike Order From Brotherhoods The Eight Hour Plan
A union notice states that train and engine service employees voted strongly for a strike over the eight hour and time and one half overtime proposal. Despite efforts, no settlement was reached and a strike will begin September 4 1916 at 7 am under the applicable laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirs and Brothers
Railroad Presidents Signal Narrow Path to Settlement
At a tense conference President Wilson was briefed on a unified statement by railroad chiefs rejecting the plan of settlement while leaving room for a nine hour day compromise. Brotherhood leaders met the President briefly at the White House then resumed talks as fear of a nationwide strike loomed with Labor Day as the planned enforcement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
White House
Capitol
Democratic Steering Committee
Senate
Brotherhood
A. m
Labor Day
Washington
Mr. Wilson
Executive Mansion
A. B. Garretson
Engage Strike Quarters New England Chairmen Return
New England strike leaders return from Washington to plan a threatened walk out. They will keep the local headquarters secret while two grand officers locate the base of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Washington
Railroad strike directed locally after Washington talks
Four Boston brotherhood chairmen who attended the national conference returned from Washington. The location of their quarters is being kept secret. The strike would start Monday unless an agreement is reached before that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston Brotherhood
New England Railroad Brotherhood Leaders Reach Posts
Twenty chairmen representing New England railroad unions arrived yesterday to set up strike plans. They insist information on talks will come from Washington where the 24 member executive board holds settlement power. They accuse railroads of wanting 16 hour workdays and vow action if no deal is reached by Sunday night. About 30 000 workers face possible strike actions, including 4500 engineers and 6000 firemen and enginemen, 16 000 trainmen and 4500 conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of 640
Congress
Brotherhood
Four Brotherhoods
New England
Washington
Boston Brotherhood
Z. D. Blake
T. E. Donovan
Brotherhood of
George Hammond
Brotherhood of Conductors
George Hallet
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wilson
Brotherhoods
Boston
Engineers of So Eastern Territory Put Off Meeting
Knoxville notes report that engineers in the South Eastern Territory postpone a meeting due to unsettled talks over an eight hour workday. The delay follows ongoing negotiations and indicates possible operational changes pending agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Territory
Knoxville, Tenn
Locomotive Engineers Postpone Southeastern Union Meeting
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers officials postponed the Southeastern territory meeting set for September 4 in Richmond Virginia. Officials cited busy wage negotiations as the reason for the postponement with no further details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Richmond
Freight Handlers Threaten Mass Chicago Strike Tonight
Chicago rally voices a general strike by 6000 freight handlers set for tonight unless Chicago, Burlington and Quincy rail road officials allow union business agents access to freight houses to collect dues. J P Roche, secretary of the union, said 350 workers already quit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
J. P. Roche
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