Determined Effort to Smash Union Grips City Transit Crisis
Philadelphia faces a looming general strike as 124 unions pledge sympathy with car men. Directors of the Rapid Transit Company press a hard line to neutralize unions, while business leaders urge arbitration or city intervention. The threat of shutdowns and half-day service casts a shadow over commerce and daily life.
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Ruptil ‘Transit Compacy
Philidelphia
Welr
Hhum
H. Byrle
Earle
Reyharmis
Walling
Walun
Muphy
Central Labor Union
Faw
Murthy
Aueceas Bf Te
Lancetesn
Rapid Trandit
Comnella
McNichol
Ware
Penrose
Walon Business Men's Association
Elfy
Tranalt Company
Pan
Rayo Lamps for Sale by B. W. Stennett & Son
An advertisement displays Rayo Lamps for sale by B. W. Stennett & Son. The text includes fragmented dialogue and vendor praise, referencing economy and various names in a wartime or local trade setting.
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Rayo
B. W. Stennett & Son
Big Embroidery Sale Offers Wide Range of Fine Embroideries
An auction like sale in Corry offers mis matched sets of fine embroidery pieces including nainsook and Swiss goods. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents, with all items offered at 15 cents, plus a lot of corset cover embroideries advertised at 75 cents priced to 48 cents.
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Corry
Colby Piano Contest Continues with Free Instrument Prize
The Colby Piano Contest goes on offering a piano to a lucky winner. The ad suggests anyone could receive the instrument at no cost, inviting readers to participate and see if they are chosen.
Arbitration urged to end transit strike dispute
The United Business Men's Association proposes arbitration to resolve a bitter dispute between Rapid Transit Company and striking workers. The plan calls for an impartial board to settle differences, aiming to restore municipal normalcy and avoid further disorder. Mayors and officials debate the approach as leaders seek peace through arbitration.
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United Dustness Men's Assoniation
Honorabie
Rapid ‘Transit Company
Phi United Thistiees Men's Association
Toregéing
Conwalfs
Revburn
Ausociaton
Uean Sorgenlan Nion
George F Murty
Willerstrom
Philadelphia
Democrats Fault Lodge on Embassy Bill
Washington report details union among House leaders including Maren, Lowden, and Tobey in backing a measure to authorize the secretary of state to purchase or erect embassies and legations abroad. Debates feature Macon, Tolley, Choate anecdotes, and party divisions, with final committee action striking the enacting clause before the House vote.
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Washington
Maren
Joe Annop
Tllinois
Representative Wyney
Minnesota
Macon
Magon
Lowden
Minot
Langworth
Ohio
Denby
Michigan
Kiley
Kentucky
Manta
Uncle Joe
Schwab Rejects Mediation at Bethlehem Steel Works
Guthiehem Pa reports Catholic clergymen offered to mediate industry disputes at Bethlehem Steel. Schwab refused to meet them. Plant operations remained disrupted as riot-strike protectors held entrances. detectives guarded premises amid unrest. Detective Monghan surrendered after shooting Joseph Szambo. bail set at 10000. Inquest postponed. surgeons to examine Szambo’s wounds.
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Joseph Szambo
McKean
Euston
H. W. Scott
Russell Stewart
Wyoming Mi
Weil
Stamb
Stambo
Three Days Off In 36 Years Faithful Pennsylvania Employee
Chester, March , Wittans Prievt, an agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Trainer, completed 36 years of continual service with only three days off duty aside from standard relief periods. He has spent most of his career at Trainer, starting years ago and maintaining steady attendance throughout.
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Chester
Wittans Prievt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rainer
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