Birthday Wound Letter from Earl Baker in France
Private Earl Baker of Company E 7th Infantry writes from somewhere in France on October 7 1918 to his parents describing his birthday hospital visit after being shot in the leg just below the knee and expressing affection and prayers for their safety. He notes Fritz sent a present and signs off with love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Baker
Co. E
7Th Infantry
France
Theodore Baker
Central Ave
Fritz
McAdoo Revises No-Politics Rule for Rail Workers
Washington Director General of Railroads McAdoo amends the August 31 no-politics order allowing limited political activity for railroad officers attorneys and employees beyond simple voting and local office holding. He says the change aligns railroad rules with civil service standards long applied to other federal workers.
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Railroad Administration
Railroads
Washington
McAdoo
United States
Burleson Hit Over October 12 Holiday ruling
The National Federation of Postal Employees appeals to the president against Postmaster General Burleson’s decision that October 12 is not a holiday for time off or pay. Secretary Flaherty argues the law covers that day, while Chicago clerks faced penalties for partial work, and criticism targets the postmaster general for selective enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Federation of Postal Employes
Thomas F. Flaherty
Burleson
Flaherty
Chicago
True Friends In Hard Times TM Ra Pe
This item reflects on friendship and loyalty during adversity. It comments that only a few remain steadfast when luck fades, offering a shirt or aid to a troubled person. The verse underscores the value of true companions over those present in success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra Pe
Mooney Case Seeks Supreme Court Review
The petition filed by Mooney’s attorneys claims denial of due process in a felony conviction based on perjured testimony. It asserts California courts failed to consider the constitutional plea and asks the U S Supreme Court to review the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Mooney
California
Supreme Court
Strikes Of Car Men End After Board Involvement
Springfield reports the Ohio Electric Railway allows an accredited employee representative at wage talks during the war labor board award period. Buffalo sees a four week strike end with nw wage rates for motormen and conductors and back pay to be allocated by the board. Dayton notes wage increases by the national war labor board with tiered rates and back pay dating from June 24.
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Springfield
Ohio Electric Railway
National War Labor Board
Buffalo N. Y
International Railway Company
Dayton
Mess Sergeant and Pat Discuss Carp and Harp Mix Up
A wartime barroom exchange has the Mess Sergeant asking Pat for carp supplies while Pat jokes about playing a harp in the old country. The sergeant corrects him, and Pat retorts about his carp and harp skills, ending with a casual aside about RBedac.
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Pat
Mayor Proclaims United War Work Campaign Week 1918
Hamilton Ohio declares November 10 1918 as UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN WEEK urging citizens to support the $170 500 000 drive with Ohio quota of 10 160 000. The proclamation cites seven organizations aiding soldiers and workers at home and overseas and is signed by Mayor C J Smith.
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United States
Ohio
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Young Womens’ Christian Association
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Rawish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
I. C. J. Smith
Hamilton
United War Work
Professionals Work As Night Laborers In Coatesville War Plants
Professional men in Coatesville Pennsylvania volunteer for night shifts in war industry plants. The effort organized by the Employment Service started with 52 professionals and expanded to include all available men not already employed. Their work unloads coal cars load fire brick shovel furnace waste and operate punch presses. The program boosts plant output and motivates regular workers to take overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Esville
Department of Labor
Midvale Steel and Ordnance Co
Mamma
Blass
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Private Earl Baker
Earl
Earl M. Baker, To. E
Inf
A. E. FP
Igpas
Burleson Again
War Industries Board
Lantern
Iving
Jack
Kessel’s
Serge
Jersey
Pressman’s
Lindley’s Hall
S. W
J. W. Kitts
Calleo
Douglas, Endicott
Jonson Goodman
Hamilton Browns
Seltz
E. W. Williams
Arcties
High Street
Bessie Badger
C. J. Smith
City
Morner’s Cafe
Gov
Front and High Sts
Union Shop
the Square Tailors
Modern Plumbing CO
Market Street
John P
Henn
John A
Holzberger Bell
Bell
David Webb
Western Casket Co
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