Big Four Rail Unions Threaten Walkout Over Wages
Chicago reports show Erie and Rock Island cutting wages to skid labor claims, with maintenance of way officers convening as unions back the planned October 30 strike. Women minivan workers face pay cuts from 100 to under 70 dollars monthly, sparking further union resolve. Legions pleas for delay are dismissed as Trainmen chief predicts a nationwide stoppage without preconditions.
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Chicago
Erie
Rock Island
Harding
Brotherhood
J. TL. Smack
Maintenance
Ralse Road
American Federation of Labor
Tumoarrow
Sixtythird Street
Tnkted Associaton
North America
Legion
Cleveland
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
American Legion
Lee
Union
Melville Stone
Melville Stone, President of the Locomotive Engineers
Victoria Cross Award to Americas Unknown Soldier
London reports the British government will award the Victoria Cross to America’s unknown warrior at a ceremony attended by Premier Lloyd George and General Pershing. The unknown British soldier will receive the Medal of Honor, and officials say the President and Congress actions have stirred British hearts.
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London
America
Warrar— Premer Lioyd George
Porsming Taid
Saide
Louisville Beats Baltimore in Final Walkover Clash
In Baltimore on October 18, Louisville secured a postseason victory with an 11 to 6 walkover over Baltimore. The win completed the series for the Duthnels with ALE game qualifications amid a string of high contests.
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Baltimore
Louisville
Duthnels
Auto accident overturns Davenport man in Illinois
Emory Earle of Rock Island Illinois was killed when his automobile stalled on a steep grade, rolled back and crushed him. His wife and three children were injured in the incident near Davenport Iowa, authorities said. The accident occurred as the car backed away after stalling and overturned, leading to a fatal outcome for Earle and non fatal injuries for his family.
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Davenport
Emory Earle
Rock Island, Il
Mystery safety box tied to Edith Parker moneys
Chicago October reports a Broadway Safety Deposit box in New York linked to Mrs Edith Parker treasurer of Great Western Securities and Co op Society of America. Attorneys seek a court order to open and seize bonds and cash assets as receivership proceeds advance. Parker is said to be in Toronto while Louise Fuller travels to Canada to secure affairs.
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Chicago
New York
Edith S. Parker
Great Western Securities Company
Co-Operative Society of Almerica
Broadway Safety Deposte Company
Creilars
A. N. Blunt
Blunt, Wolfson & Bhi
Zakin & Cohen
Laawyers
Coneection
Bans
Central Trust Company
Bhim
LANDIS STATUS UP IN SENATE
Debate sparks as American Bar Association resolutions criticizing Judge Landis for serving as baseball arbiter while remaining on the bench are presented in the Senate by Senator Dial. Senator Johnson counters that Landis decisions, not the arbiter role, shaped the ABA stance. Senator Spencer adds that judicial record does not influence the bar association.
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Washington
Get
Senate
American Bar Association
Landis
Dial
South Carolina
Johnson
California
Bar Association
Railroad Labor Board Cuts Wages on Minneapolis Line
The United States railroad labor board ordered a 20 percent wage cut for engineers, firemen, conductors and brakemen on the Electric Start Lines between Minneapolis and Hutchinson. The board said the road would go bankrupt without the reduction and noted plans by steam roads to seek further wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minneapolis
Hutchingon
Ming
United States Railroad Labor Board
Taport
Legion Offers Air Pilots for Strike Augment Forces
Kansas City dispatch reports the American Legion executive committee telegraphed Postmaster General Elmer offering to recruit volunteer pilots for the air service in case of a major railroad strike. The convention's aim is to deploy 500 pilots, with 100 planes ready, as the Legion gathers in late October.
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Kansas City
Get
American Legion Executive Committee
Eluys
Air Uus
The
American Legion
Duel to Finish with Axes in Long Feud Clash in Indiana
In Laporte Indiana on October 18 a charge of first degree murder will be filed against Peter Freson and Charles Ashworth Giles after a long standing feud led to a violent axe battle. Ashworth used a hand ax while Freson used a chopping ax, resulting in injuries.
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Laporte
Ind
Peter Freson
Charles Ashworth Giles
Ashworth
Pryson
Crowe Named to Succeed Knox in Pennsylvania
Governor Sproul announces the appointment of State Senator William B. Crowe of Philadelphia to succeed the late Senator Knox, filling the vacancy in the Pennsylvania delegation. The appointment follows Senator Knox's death, with Crowe set to serve in the United States Senate.
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Sproul
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ost
Williamb. Crowe
United States
Knox
Rail executives propose wage cuts to aid railroad rates
Thomas DeWitt Cuyler, chair of the Association of Railway Executives, outlines plans to apply to the U S labor board for a wage reduction for train service employees and to use savings to lower public railroad rates. He cites prior wage cuts and ongoing rate reductions across freight, steel, and related sectors to justify the move.
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U.S. Labor Board
New York
Thomas DeWitt Cuyler
Association of Railwey Baeeutives
United States Railroad Board
United States Railroad Labor Board
Cuyler
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Erie
Chicago
Atlantic Seaboard
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
New Jersey
Indiana
Marylaad
Delaware
Again calls parley envoy meeting on armament
Washington October 18 Secretary Tyhes issues a call for a second meeting of the American delegation to the conference on limitation of armament. The due date is set for next Friday at 3 p.m. subject to the convenience of Senators Lodge and Underwood.
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Washington
Tyhes
Clarke Got the Cash Simmons Tells Something of Financial End
Washington Oct 18 A sharp clash between William J Simons of the Ku Klux Klan and Chairman Campbell of the house rules committee opened the wizard's examination as to Simons claims about the Klan’s finances. Campbell denied the statements as false, noting no such discussion occurred. The session revealed Edward Young Clarke profited from propaganda funds while Simons financed advertising, with adjournment pending a decision on further congressional inquiry next week.
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Washington
William J. Shmamons
Tuneries Whetrd
Ku Klux Klan
Chaithen Campball
House
Cntompined
Simons
Orlin
Ava
Poses
Simmons
Wizard = Simmons
Campbell
Philip Campbell
Babe Ruth Defies Landis In Buffalo Exhibition
Babe Ruth ignored Judge Kenesaw Landis by playing in an exhibition game in Buffalo against the Polish National. Meusel and Plercy also played for the Yankees, while Carl Mays and Wally Schang withdrew after Landis' order. Ruth's makeshift Buffalo crew won 4 to 2.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Kenesaw M. Landis
National Bagelisl
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Bob Meusel
Bil Plercy
Yankees
Carl Mays
Wally Schang
Landis
Ruth
Nominees Named for U S Compensation Board and Brigadier Generals
Washington October 18 Mrs Bessie Parker Brneggeman of St Louis was nominated by the President for a post on the United States compensation commission an agency dealing with government employee pay. The nominations of Charles H Marty and Edgar Russell, already army colonels, to be brigadier generals were sent to the senate.
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Washington
Bessie Parker Brneggeman
St. Louis
Thirding Te Miber
United States
Charles H. Marthy
Edgar Russell
Senate
Millionaires to Run Train at Morristown Strike
Morristown paper reports wealthy volunteers from the Delware Lackawanna & Western system to operate the “Millionaire’s special” commuter train to New York. Spokesman Murray Coggeshall, banker, says those who can be called will stay at their posts if a threatened strike occurs.
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Morristown
N. J
Nonaire
Shot In Quarrel Over Woman In Medison Wisconsin
Medison Wisconsin October 18 reports Joseph Dandors suffered a gunshot wound to the right side at his home. Police say the shooter named Gaspart Buston with the quarrel over a woman. The incident is described as the result of a domestic dispute.
Girls claim freedom reshapes social norms in public spaces
A fragmented excerpt discusses evolving roles for women as independence grows. It cites Kathleen Morrison McCall noting shifts from strict male chaperones to women traveling and working with reduced supervision, while older safety norms linger in public venues and stores. The text reflects tension between progress and lingering expectations.
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Kathleen Norrison McCall
Kathleen Norrison McCall's
Noble Department
Culleura Advertisement for Scalp and Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Culleura products for soothing itching scalp with tub sponges and ointment. It advises using Culleura Shampoo and Soap with hot water, claiming clear skin and soft hands as everyday toilet preparation results.
Cole's Carhotlanive Heals Burns Quickly
A vivid advertisement touts Cole's Carhotlanive for instant relief from burns with claimed healing of pain and itching. It promises scarless recovery and directs readers to The J. W. Cale Co. in Rockford Illinois for purchase or samples.
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Cole
J. W. Cale Co
Rockford, IL
Incomplete Fragments From Louisville Courier Journal
Fragmentary lines reference a man’s health and timing for a business interview. It notes indigestion and gender related fees, with garbled mentions of New Orleans or New Jersey and consiu nt women.
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Louisvile Courier-Journal
Favorite Prescription Testimony From Mrs Harry Fisher
A resident of Fisher Illinois reports relief from nerves and fatigue after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She notes improved strength and spirits and plans to continue the remedy until full restoration. The testimonial encourages others to obtain the medicine from local druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Dr. Pierce
Money tilks of 18 own Secor, but a frugel man makes every penny count
A frugal resident in Secor steers thriftily through daily finances, turning small savings into lasting gains. The piece highlights prudent money choices, budget discipline, and the value of careful record keeping in building financial security.
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Rail Board
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Aviation Committee
Hays
W. B. Crowe Succeeds
Nature
RAIL
Federal Board
Jary Hughes
Clarke
KU Klux
U. S
Mra
Bessie Parker Brueggeman
Roode
Girl OF Today Independent
Kathleen ~ Norris
Cassidy
Casey
Indiade
Bayer
Lumbago
Ckage
Jane
Canada
Sural
Geta
Fulton Laboratory CO
N.L
Ode
W.N. Uy
Detroit
Immlerstion
Jan of Ganson
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