Passenger Traffic Faced With Major Strikes Across Cities
Passenger traffic is seriously threatened as heavy congestion grips major cities. Western Pennsylvania faces strikes with more threatened at Pittsburgh as brakemen on several lines threaten to quit today. strikers return to work at Syracuse. federal labor board appointed. Brotherhood leaders meet in New York. P R R shopmen walk out at Trenton.
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Syracuse
Federal Rail i Road
Brotherhood
New York
Trenton
York
Rumen
Elisa
Brotherhood of Firemen and
Anon
Ashon
Alty
Mieholn
Royal Kopslend
Coal and Iron District Coke Ovens Idle in War Time
The piece reports widespread idle coke ovens in Connellsville and Uniontown amid coal and iron district disruption. It notes wage dispute actions tied to federal intervention and rail strike impacts affecting transport and fuel distribution.
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Connellsville
Uniontown
Former Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Lingers Near Death
Reports from Harlin Apr 18 note the former German empress Kaiserin Auguste Victoria dying at her retreat in Montland and expected to pass soon. Dispatches say she has long suffered heart trouble and complications, with specialists caring for her in recent months.
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United Frew
Harlin
Emres
Germany
Motlamd
Tagay Zeltung
Auguste Victoria
Feont
Berlin
Drougt
Interchurch Quota Set at 105000 for Erie County
Erie County is assigned a quota of 105000 for the interchurch financial campaign. The drive runs from April to May and aims to mobilize non affiliated citizens across Pennsylvania. Total allocations include Erie 105000, Warren 36000, Crawford 8500, with a statewide effort led by the campaign director and headquarters in Pittsburgh.
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Apitaburgh
Pennsylvania
United Financial Campaign
Slonomiinatia Subvict
Naajinteon
Terman Eldredue
Rtorelarch
Pittyburgus
Friendly Citizens
Erie
Warren
Crawford
How Do You Get That Way Trial Rumor Emerges
A reported incident at a local business site mentions an employee discovering a bottle of cordial and allegations of theft. Rumors suggest a large scale missing whiskey and a potential $77,000 value, with speculation about motives and outcomes.
Pupils in Recital at Local Piano Studio
The Aiato Piano studio hosted a biweekly recital featuring students from West Washington. The program included works by Sevilla, Rosin, Chopin, and Debussy, performed by students and led by instructor Mr Levine.
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Aiato
Omnporn
Atudenty
Hun Buen
G. Wilaom
West Washington
Pat Winters
Mualy
Fang
Duate
Lini
Maris
iGartiog
Sevilla
Mondalaphin
Maylin-mineany
Devin
Wallad
Fevece
Hhopin
Levine
Armold
Mla Baryou
Nominations Named by Board of Commerce Officials
Frank Uaurig heads the nomination committee for the Board of Commerce as it selects officers for May. The slate lists President Frank Laurie, Treasurer Oscar Andrews, First Vice President Arthur Colegeova, Second Vice President Muncy A. R. Olds, Third Vice President C. N. Roberto and directors C. A. Ben and Sam Brest. A full committee meeting with S. I. Histon as secretary was held to finalize the list. Nominations for fifteen May races are expected amid spirited contention.
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Frank Uaurig
Commercit
Ing
Nebion
A. GT. Mantle
Veo
Murray Jr, Olde
Karen Beste
Ritorty
Weal
Duke
Gam AL
Ode
Rogers
Por
Clasy Bod
Wilcox Cames
Ashton Ami
William Mtoe Th
Re Bilas
I. Histon
Fo Nowss Kiss
Avyarnl
Rank Laurie
Oscar ‘Andrews
First View
Arthur Colegeova
Muncy
R. Olds
C. N. Roberto
Chiss
W. Os
Chis
Sam Brest
Minner
A. Ben
Two Killed by Rail at Spring Creek Crossing
Joseph Watson about 20, a Spring Creek resident, was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound flyer near the Spring Creek station while waiting for a train. His wife, Mrs. Watson, witnessed the tragedy as the couple planned to travel to Corry.
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Joseph Watson
Spring Creek
Watson
Pennuymvnia
Avon
Spring Creete
Old City
Corry
di Aon
Bell Telephony Rate Increase to Take Effect May First
The Public Service Commission approves Bell Telephone rate hikes, to start May 1 after 30 days notice, with a toll-rate increase effective April 21 for the Well Pelaphone Go. and related services. Officials warn charges may be suspended only on commission review and ensure rate changes are proper.
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Atamitrg
Aprilam Public Bervics
Ball Co
Public Service Commivion
W. D.B. Aimy
Sarvies
Ainoy
Lublia Seevies
Alfi Uhaieeme
Pripfona
GHB
EuIe
Dew
Rexpert
Alsent
Mttomayr
Vagin
Wood Returns to Army Command After Absence
General Leonidas Wood resumes duties as commander of the Central Department of the Army after a three month leave taken to campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He departs Boston for Chicago to address critical railway strike fallout and assume full command again.
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United Press
ORTON
Leonged Wood
Wood Campaign
Central Department
Army
Wood
Tiv
UTM
Eskine
Boston
Chicago
Cabinet to Hold First Meeting Tomorrow at 10
White House announces the first cabinet meeting to discuss presidential appointments and departmental secretaries. The schedule was released as President begins a western trip, with decisions on secretary posts expected during the session.
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United
Washingson
Gest Witwon
Thin
Han
Nin
Aleu
Bonus Plan Approved for World War I Veterans
Washington reports an approved bonus plan for about 3,000,000 veterans from the army and navy service during the war. The plan would cost just under $1 billion and be funded by a half percent tax on all sales, with full House submission expected soon.
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United Prem
Washington
Army Navy
Operators Await Reply From Joint Negotiation Talks
New York April 15 United Press reports a joint committee of operators and miners will meet to discuss a new contract. A counter proposal from the operators is expected soon to clarify their stance on demands.
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Jby United
Washington
Attoray
New York
Panaytvenia
United Prose
Anthracite Operatarn
Oyhich
Soldier claim progress report from Washington given
Washington reports on ex service unemployment and welfare for March. 16 738 missing Liberty Bonds located and valued at 4855 650. 1 070 504 Liberty Bonds paid or pledged to ex soldiers. 4 820 bonuses totaling 7 amounts to date. 1 640 018 bonus books mailed totaling 404 402 600. Travel pay notices sent to 140 902 ex soldiers. Alphabetical roster of discharge certificates provided for American Legion.
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Mathew ‘C. Smith
Gta
Servion and Tnformation
War Department
Pinanen
Washington
Benus
Pinanea
Col. Bred 'W. Boschen
Haa
American Legion
Promite
iBnecrvice
Iba
Aizondemie
Local strike conditions show little change today
The strike by outlaw ayitedmen and yardmen left freight and express shipments to eastern points disrupted. Erie lines report trains tied up and passenger service delayed. local yards may see action at a meeting tonight with potential cutbacks on the Pennsy division.
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Erle Lines
Argent Ennis
American Railway Express Company
Wat
Pennsy
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