Union Labor Mobilizes Nonunion Work for Navy Yards
Federal Plants mobilize artisans under the Metal Trades Department to staff navy yards and arsenals. Union officers coordinate with Roosevelt Baker Berres and Kelton to recruit both union and nonunion workers, bypassing eight hour limits to meet labor demand and station recruits via civil service exams.
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Metal Trades Department
The
American Federation of Labor
Internationals
Philadelphia
Navy Yards
Federal
American Federaton
Washington
Navy
Roosevelt
Baker
Albert J. Berres
Charles B. Scott
Tron
William A. Kelton
Scott
Builermakers
Sip
Navy Yaci
Planta
Berres
Amy Ani Navy
Linder
Army
Elgil
Navy Yard
Jabor
Civil Service Examiner
Hud
Kelton
Machinists' Union
Civil Service Examiners
Union
Parkway
League Island
Civil Service Board
Sinister Drug Trade Warns of Growing Public Danger
A harsh warning from Harper's Bazar notes the drug menace expanding beyond New York to towns nationwide. Police report arresting about 10 percent of users and securing 700 convictions annually, with 75 percent having prior records. The piece stresses the widespread reach across professions and even touches on children at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hesta
Tce
Po Pyedel
General Croel
Bess
Jamil
Glenr Wigist
How to Open a Sardine Can With An Ice Pick
Instructions describe using a key turned in the lid and a small ice pick to pry the top free. The pick acts as a lever to wind off the lid without breaking the sardines.
Artistic Success and Family Support Revealed
Dialogue highlights a father's pride in his son's acting career and hints at family backing. The exchange probes who fuels the young actor's rise, with a candid reply suggesting open acknowledgment of support.
The Man Who Flies Should Be Young and Robust
An article from the London Lancet argues aviation demands peak physical and mental fitness. It lists health requirements and risks including dizziness from petrol spray, headaches from exhaust gases, frostbite at high altitude, and psychasthenia reducing self confidence.
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Wells
Mann
Air Service
Huslar
Sevice
London
Continent of Marvels and Vast South American Wonders
The article extols South America as a realm of superlatives with vast forests and navigable waterways. It notes the extent of water routes, ocean trade distances, and mentions sites from the Tap de la Mata to Bolivian silver mines, highlighting global scale and wealth.
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South Ameria
Bistatie
New York
Pusan
Roosels
Texas
Coalicer
Hans Atntiow
Hornl
Cerin Wushlieti
Arizona
Ibbott
ULI Tyre
South America
Bollyla
Laundry risks and germ myths from Ironing Kills the German Ode
Health officials report ironing spreads germs more than washing and that shared laundries raise infection risk. Chinese medical notes on needling relief, and a Newark insurer warns about misaddressed accident claims and delayed settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mobile Legith Service
M. C. Bellroeder
J. Southerland
New York Department of Health
Noted Exchange During The Af fray
Dialogue from the Boston Transcript recounts a lawyer asking a witness about an altercation as witnesses confirm presence while noting their eyes could not follow a bullet in the fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Seaside Mystery Highlighted In Silly Moments
In a playful Baltimore American snippet a reader asks why the seaside appeared so blue and a witty reply attributes the color to the sea itself. The brief reflects lighthearted newspaper humor and local flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside
Baltimore American
Fortunes of War Rewards for British and American Heroes
A historical view contrasts prizes for valor in Britain and America. It cites Wellington’s vast fortunes from battles, pensions for generals, and royal indulgences, noting American rewards through gifts and public offices. The piece ends with a quote about true friendship.
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Rempuien
Furth
Naspoleph
Elba
Wellington
Suirefu
Theran Ju
Waterlow
London
Glen Lin
Vertuenl
Lin
Woetare
Pithle
England
Naples of
Masdahe
Raglan
Lis
Viscount Gough
East India
Netwall
Tost
Aboulir
East India Company
Lord Alcester
Lord Wolseley
Philadelphia
North American
Crown fire dangers and backfiring as defense
The article explains three forest fire types surface ground and crown with crown fires being the most deadly. It notes only backing fires can stop crown fires though they carry extreme risk due to heat and draft. It emphasizes trench fire lines and using sand water and whipping for smaller fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
New York Times
Insane Expert and Murder Trial Details emerge
A chaotic, garbled report notes an expert witness on head shape and alleged insanity in a murder case. It cites courtroom antics, divergent testimony, and strange side remarks. The text also touches on social columns and light humor items from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alley McTlane Uoinihut
Mdrer
Ile
Anialogist
Pune
Dieteter
Galli
Orien
Democracy and duty in trade unions discussed
The article argues unions rest on democratic principles and voluntary member energy. It warns that paying dues without attending meetings or contributing erodes the union’s effectiveness, stressing active participation as essential to union success.
Western Union Cuts Day For Telegraphers Reduction of Hours
Western Union announces a cut in daily hours for its telegraph operators, affecting about 45,000 employees nationwide. The plan, starting May, will reduce hours to eight while maintaining current wages, a move seen as saving several million dollars annually for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Can Telegraph Company
Ehipledges
Iris
Ralirosida
Obic
Josh Fio
Tree Railway
Alu
Alan Pee
Urey
Minera
Maryland
Felde
Union Labor Loyalties Stand Against Exploitation by Contractors
Union voices condemn war material profiteering by contractors and insist labor contributes fully without accepting inflated wartime prices. Danbury Hatters Fund leader W Smiley defends labor against antitrust settlements and warns against basing deals on contractor gain. Maryland miners secure wage gains and nine hour shifts marking the era's largest advance for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury Hatters Fund
del W. Smiley
New York
Nadotal
Culted Hatters of
North America
Ameri
Peleration of
Antlhoycott Sult
DB. Lowe & Co
Hartors Union
Wold
Lewwid
Loewe & G
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Lin Dajain
Milssunirtiy
Lee
Peelisraele
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Maden Gil
Atlereak
Harper's Bazar
Aman
Fia Talente
Rostony
Spurgeon
Sheridan
Thackeray
Smollett
Dickens
Great Britain
Aristophanes
Indianapolis Star
the Man Who Flies
Las Lee
James Cantile Requila
Newark
Sean
Nework
Duke of Wellington
Burns
Europe
Wal
Grant
Sherma
George Washington
Neile
Lord Roberts
Uda
Afslanistan
Mabel Ty
Kabul
KulMaloe
Southfelea
Lek Watney
PatTlawent
House
Calcutta
Talavera
Salamasca
Theophrastus
Goodwin Sands
Bevan
Heshuit
Goodale
Goodwin
Satie Geograph Society Bulletin
Louise
Abe
Mae Bho
Shell
Macon
Werman
Detroit Free Press
Buffalo Express
Western Union
Union Workers
Veturan
Pegord
Peta
Tip Newitivan
Start
Aisk
Thu Yusen
Ty Hilzaunts
Amy Friendtiyts
Toler
Union Shop
the Square Tailors
High Street
Holbrock Bros
Voss-Holbrock
Morner’s Cafe
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