Readjusted postmaster salaries and economic notes spread across week
The week reports July 1 1770 increases for 1770 postmasters and reductions for 229 others totaling a net rise of 187200. It notes piano combine organizing to cut selling costs, Sharon Steel aims to break a strike, Standard Oil controls linseed oil trust, and large college gifts to Princeton Columbia and Vassar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon(Pa
Standard Oil Co
Linseed Oil Trust
New York City
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Aiff
Columbia
Princeton
Vassar
Rochester
N. Y
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
New York
America
Morgan's
Steel Trust
Limited Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
P. S. Blodgett
Lake Shore & Michigan ‘Southern Railroad
New York Central
Providence
R. I
Corliss Works
Wohn Hassel
Mahanoy City
U S Judge Appointed for Philippines and Local Injuries
Paul Wo Linbarger, a Chicago Republican, is named United States judge to serve in the Philippines. In Chicago at 34 Concord Street a stairway collapse injured three women, with two on the edge of death. Sharp Nose, Arapaho war leader from Wind River, has died after urging war. Alvah D. Jones and Barton T. No land plan a 10,000 mile paddling voyage from Irvington Virginia to New York City, paddling only, taking about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wo Linbarger
Chicago
United States
Philippines
Concord Street
Sharp Nose
Arapahoes
Wind River Reservation
Wyoming
Fort Washakie
Alvah D. Jones
Barton TI. Noland
Irvington
Rappahaonock
New York City
Harvest strain as Kansas wheat season seeks labor force
Kansas reports the largest wheat crop in state history with about half the needed manpower. Growers and railroads have recruited from other states for two months to staff harvest fields. The item also notes a Chesapeake Bay swim challenge, railroad wage increases, heavy snowfall in Colorado, battleship Oregon repairs, a major hotel fire, a new industry group, and Manila population data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Chesapeake Bay
Colchester Beach
River View Park
William J. Glover
Baltimore
Glover
Louisville (Ky
Pechili
West Baden
Ind
Mineral Springs
Flint Glass Bottle Manufacturers
American Flint Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Loree
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Road
Lieut
Gilchrist
Manila Board of Health
Manila
United States Army
Weather Warps to Snow Storm in Scotland and Global Tensions
Abnormally warm weather in Scotland ends with a snow storm over the Gram pian mountains. U S Minister Leishman in Constantinople expects a near term settlement of American mission claims against Turkey, though bases for optimism are undisclosed. A schooner Zar carrying 70 people wrecks off Cabot Island Newfoundland. four drowned, six injured, women and children rescued. A blast at a Les Moulineaux cartridge factory kills 15, injures about 20, many women among the injured. The cruiser New Orleans sails to protect American interests in Korea amid tense relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Grampian
State Department
United States
Leishman
Constantinople
Turkey
Labrador
Cabot Island
Newfoundland
Les Moulineaux
France
Korea
New Orleans
Horace N. Allen
Seoul
Summary of Diverse 1917 News Items Across Civil Service and Industry
The civil service commission schedules a July 23 examination for a farmer in Indian service with annual pay from 600 to 720 dollars plus quarters and promotion potential. Reports expect consolidation of four brake beam manufacturers with a 5 million capital. Missouri Pacific declares a 24 percent semiannual dividend, first since 1591. About 1,000 workers strike at Temple Coal and Tron Co. collieries in Wilkes-Barre over non union miners. Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans is named for cardinal elevation due to papal legate duties. Henderson wins US Open golf at Myopia, defeating Vex Smith by one stroke. Anchor Line strike at Erie Dock collapses after longshoremen withdraw. contractor John Kane held on 6,000 bail for killing a striker. US pension payroll for Spanish American War rises toward 1 million. James F. Wambold, famed minstrel, dies in Overbrook asylum after 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Indian Service
New York City
Missouri Pacific Railway Co
Isrederick
Temple Coal and Tron Co
Wilkesbarre
Archbishop Chapelle
New Orleans
Pope
Philippines
West Indies
Withenderson
Pittsfield
Mass
United States
Hamilton
Vex Smith
Scotland
Anderson
Smith
Erie
Tao
John Kane
James F. Wambold
Dead In the Overbrook
XN. J.) Insane Asylum
Illinois Fastest Battle Ship in America After Trial Run
The battleship Illinois, hailed as the fastest of her class in the world, completed a 68 nautical mile trial from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise and back with an average speed over 17 knots. The ship, lying at anchor in President's Roads, demonstrated superior performance amid a successful government test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
America
Illinois
President’s Roads
Cape Ann
Cape Porpoise
A Question of Dollars Drives Machinists Strike
New York reports the machinists strike now hinges on money power. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers in London promises aid and the American Federation of Labor plans a ten cent levy on its 2,000,000 members to support the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
National Metal Trades Association
Amalgamated Society of Engineers
London
American Federation of Labor
Record Pace Set by New Navy Champion at Newport News
United States naval observers hailed a new flagship after she maintained 17.31 knots for four hours, outpaced any comparable warship, and performed a swift 300 yard circle in three minutes and three seconds. Rear Admiral Sampson and Rear Admiral Evans led a satisfied board as Newport News Ship Building Co. celebrated three years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval
Sampson
Evans
The
Newport News Ship Building Co
Cuban Constitutional Convention Adopts Platt Amendment
The Cuban constitutional convention approved the Platt amendment by 16 to 11 with minimal debate. Delegates Tamayo Villaendas and Quesada led a substitute report urging acceptance and adding the amendment as an appendix to the constitution. Washington officials welcomed the move and expect island evacuation to speed after a stable government is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Tamayo
Villaendas
Quesada
Committee On Relations
Congress
Correso
Gener
Rebau
Senor Ferrer
Washington
United States
Butchertown Tied Up Over Labor Walkout
San Francisco reports about 1100 union butchers walked out and 100 to 150 shops kept union cards causing a tie up. 400 men remain at work while wholesalers warn no meat will be sent to houses with union cards. Union men received offers from middle western states for meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butchertown
San Francisco
Union Butchers
Middle Western
Metal Trades Meet backs manufacturers in machinists strike
The National Metal Trades association finished its session with plans to aid employers in the dispute with striking machinists. A $500000 strike fund is to be used to pay pickets and general expenses, with pledges from Pacific coast firms. The group will keep hours and wages as a local matter and support regular members who follow the declaration of principles. Newport News shipyard sees 150 more layoffs amid ongoing machinist strikes and related reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
National Metal Trades Association
W. J. Chalmers
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Terrible Storm Hits Traverse City Area
A heavy rain and hail storm moved through Traverse City and Grand Traverse county. One inch and a quarter of rain fell in an hour with hail up to the size of hens eggs. Fruit damaged and a barn struck by lightning killed a 14 year old boy. two siblings remained unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Mid
Grand Traverse County
William Fiker
Submarine Boat Fulton Launched in New Jersey
The Fulton torpedo submarine was launched at Elizabeth New Jersey yesterday. Built by Lewis Nixon for the Holland Torpedo Boat Company, she resembles the Nixon yard craft for the United States navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fulton
Elizabeth
Lewis Nixon
Holland Torpedo Boat Co
Nixon Yard
United States Navy
Bank Manager Disappears as Denver Private Bank Fails
W S Greene, manager of a private bank in Denver township, vanished after payment suspension on Tuesday. His bank posted liabilities of 6900 with about 3300 in assets and only 200 in cash. Greene, treasurer of the Odd Fellows lodge, claimed he deposited 3500 in a Logansport bank to back his basket factory ownership. Great excitement follows the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
W. S. Greene
Denver
Greene
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Logansport
Hailstorm damages farms and bridges near Akron
A severe hail and rain storm hit near Akron on Friday, washing away about 500 tons of dirt from bridge abutments at the Cuyahoga river, forcing the Akron Bedford and Cleveland suburban line to close. Hail also ruined strawberry crops north of the city and a cloudburst at Bottum washed out a bridge and flooded streets.
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Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga River
Bedford
Cleveland
Bottum
Ruth Hanna invited to christen cruiser Cleveland
In Cleveland on June 13 Miss Ruth Hanna is invited to christen the cruiser to be launched August 6. Mayor Johnson received a letter from Senator Hanna asking Miss Johnson to assist in the dedication. Miss Hanna would break the wine and Miss Johnson would press the release button, but Miss Johnson declines due to prior engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Miss Ruth Hanna
Mayor Johnson
Hanna
Ruth Hanna
Miss’ Johnson
Miss Hanna
Aliss Johnson
Miss Johnson
Elks Withdraw Support From Local Church Projects
In Findlay on June 14 Elks lodge members, mostly wealthy men, shifted support away from church endeavors including Presbyterian and Methodist church buildings and a new YMCA project, signaling a challenge to the opposing Good Order faction after the carnival.
Man Rescues Two From Drowning After Bridge Leap
Columbus Ohio June 15 A former Seventeenth U S infantryman Jack Smith leaped 62 feet from a Big Four bridge into the Scioto river and rescued two men from a capsized boat. He acted when he heard cries for help and saved both sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jack Smith
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Scioto River
Smith
Officers elected by state court of Catholic Order of Forest
Canton June 13 officers elected by the state court of the Catholic Order of Forest ers Chief ranger Michael J. Herbert Cleveland vice president A L C Lehrmann Sandusky secretary James A Cummings Columbus treasurer J J Casey Cincinnati The court also set biennial conventions with the next meeting in Toledo in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Catholic Order of Foresters
Michael J. Herbert
Cleveland
A. L. C. Lehrmann
Sandusky
James A. Cummings
Columbus
J. J. Casey
Cincinnati
Toledo
Storm Rain and Hail Causes Major Damage in Steubenville
Steubenville reports a Tuesday evening rain and hail storm causing thousands in losses. River division trains on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line halted briefly. Large landslides disrupted the area and damaged machinery at the American Sewer Pipe Company plant near Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Cleveland & Pittsburg
American Sewer Pipe Co
Tragedy from a Live Wire in Marietta
Miss Lucy Hanna a bookkeeper for the Marietta Daily Register was instantly killed by a live wire touched on an incandescent lamp after storms knocked a transformer out of order. She stood on a metal door sill with the charged wire in her hand leading to a fatal shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Lucy Hanna
Marietta Daily Register
Hanna
Lima's Hot Spell Takes Toll on Residents
Lima June 13 three prostrations recorded in town on Wednesday as workers James Sarnett of the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton shops Jacob Cattfried of the gas works and J C Redman of the street railway fell ill as the heat peaked at 104 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Kent
James Sarnett
Cincinnati, Iamilton & Dayton
Jacob Cattfried
J. C., Redman
Lumber Handlers Strike Shuts Sandusky Lumber Co Plant
Over 200 men idled as lumber pilers sorters and teamsters walk out for a 25 cent per day raise. The Jovial longshoremen join in sympathy and the Sandusky Lumber Co closes its plant as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky, CO
Sandusky Lumber Co
In Memory of a War Horse in Upper Sandusky
Hundreds of soldiers gathered at Qceola to dedicate a monument to a famed war horse known for aiding in the capture of Jefferson Davis. The animal is buried on Captain J. L. Harter’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Qceola
Jefferson Davis
J. L. Harter
Accidentally Killed Near Ravenna
William C. Nelson was accidentally shot and killed on Thursday by a pistol discharge while hunting on his farm near Ravenna. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
William C. Nelson
Here
Jury Convicts Foster of First Degree Murder
Upper Sandusky June 14 The jury in the Locke Foster trial returns a verdict of murder in the first degree with a recommendation for clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Locke Foster
Twelve Toledoans Poisoned In Suspected Meat Illness
Twelve residents of Toledo were poisoned Friday after eating meat at two homes. J. E. Myers and family, Arthur Miller and relatives, and Mrs. Miller’s mother were hospitalized but improving. Corned beef and mutton were served, with officials undecided on the exact cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
J. E. Myers
Arthur Miller
Impressed Upon is Notice by Lackawanna Railway
The Lackawanna Railway receives praise for luxurious travel with hotel or club appointments, clean anthracite coal soot free trains, punctual service, and splendid scenery along its routes. Author Van Etten Breese notes the line’s prosperity and loyal patrons, claiming testing the service earns ardent admirers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackswanna
Lackawanna
van Etten- Breese
Reckless speculation halted by citizen and trust magnate
An earnest citizen warns a trust magnate that reckless speculation must stop. The magnate agrees, noting recent cases where nonmembers made thousands by faking flyers, a behavior they deem unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Palmer's Lotion Advertises Across Distances
A testimonial from Newton Indiana cites relief from a severe ankle eruption after using Palmer's Lotion. The message urges readers to seek the product locally or order samples by mail from Solon Palmer 374 Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. McKenny
Newton
Indiana
Solon
Palmer
Pearl $T
New York
Stray Stories Quote Reflects Parental Spoof
An amused exchange from Stray Stories notes a father praising his son as a fine head, the boy retorting with a cheeky label about being a blockhead and a teacher's remark that he is a young blockhead. The piece uses humor to highlight family banter.
Allen's Foot Ease ad promises relief for tired feet
Foot ease powder relieves tight shoes and burning feet with treatment for corns itching swelling and sweating. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample. address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also a humorous ragtime anecdote noted.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
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