Wage Slash Affects Over Million Rail Workers
Washington officials disclosed the railroad labor board will order wage cuts averaging five to seven cents per hour across most rail workers not in the Big Four. The move targets shopcrafts and operating staff with reductions expected July 1, while rail leaders foresee a nationwide transport strike as a response, possibly aligning with miners later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Tabor Board
Labor Board
United States
Y M C A Railroad Department Celebrates Fifty Years
The Y M C A Railroad Department marks its 50th anniversary with a jubilee Sunday June 11. Since 1872 the department has engaged countless railroad workers across the country from Union Station Cleveland to all branches. The event will host members and friends eager for a meeting filled with possibilities.
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Young Men’s Christian Association of North America
Agen Ae
Rastelle
Railroad Department of the
Young Men’s Christian Asociation
Union Station
Cleveland
Ohio
Ford's Muscle Shoals Offer Faces Senate Doubts
Washington June 2 Ford engineers present revised terms for Muscle Shoals project to force a congressional vote. House committee adjourns without action though it accepts a 40 000 ton fertilizer guarantee and government capital. Ford may cap government portion of Gorgas plant amid Senate resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry
Ford
W. B. Mayo
J. W. Worthington
William B. Mayo
Gorgas
Muscle Shoals
House
Senate
Alabama Power Company
Alabama
Congress
Ord
Norris
Nebraska
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris Waars
Kom
Jain
Hetaure
Holiday Closures Noted For Saturday June 3
Banks in the Twin Cities will close Saturday June 3 in observance of Jeff Davis's birthday legal holiday. Albany institutions will follow the holiday schedule as understood, with closures on that day.
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Jeff Davis
Twin Cities
Albany
Judge Gary questioned in steel merger hearing
Judge Elbert H. Gary told Samuel Untermeyer he would provide records from United States Steel. He said the company favors publicity and disclosed totals of stock issues 150 million and bond issues 600 million. Gary denied Morgan influence over directors and finance committee yet admitted Morgan’s sanction was sought. Bank balances on Jan 1 stood at 125 million with 8 million on deposit at J P Morgan earning 2.66 percent interest.
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International Een
New York
Elbert H. Gary
Samuel Untermeyer
Lockwood Committee
Lackawanna
Bethlehem
Thomas L. Chadbourne
Gary
Untermeyer
United States Steel Corporation
J P. Morgan
Steel Corporation
J. P. Morgan and Company
Winners Named In Word Contest by The Fashion
The Fashion announces winners in a word contest. First prize goes to Mrs W Fussel for 1727 words. Second prize to Mrs Annie Alexander with 1227 words. Third prize to Mrs A W Raven for 1105 words. Fourth prize to Mrs Harry Carpenter for 1059 words. Fifth prize listed for Mrs Meredith Collins.
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W.-W.-Fussel
Annie Alexander
A. W. Raven
Harry Carpenter
Meredith Collins
Daughters of 1812 Organize Chapter in Albany Decatur
A Daughters of 1812 charter was formed in Albany Decatur with Mrs John F Lusk of Guntersville state president presiding The Jesse Garth Chapter lists officers Lou Dancy regent Unity Jack Miss Myra Bibb and others The chapter includes three charter daughters Mrs McCarty Mrs Johnson and Miss Myra Bibb daughters of Thomas Bibb who fought at New Orleans under General Andrew Jackson
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Daughters of 1812
Twin Cities
John F. Lusk
Guntersville
Lusk
Jesse Garth
Dancy
Mistry Lou Dancy
Jones
Unity Jack
A. E Mplain
E. S. John
Howard
Winston Garth
Myra Bibb
Castleman Estell
Rachael. Eastman Burt
McCarty
Johnson
Thomas Bibb
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Twin Cities water supply forecast to improve
Dr. B F Austin county health officer read a letter to Decatur city council stating a better water supply is anticipated. Attorney General Hartwell Davis will seek action with the water company this week, while the city moves to restore rate making rights with municipalities now under the public service commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Decatur
B. F. Austin
Hartwel Davis
Lincoln Delivery Opens Twin Cities Car Era
The first Lincoln sold in the Twin Cities was delivered today by Burk Auto Company to Mr and Mrs Ke McNeil. The milestone highlights a growing demand for luxury automobiles in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Twin Cities
Burk Auto Company
Ke McNeil
Twats
Holmes Sentence Affirmed by Court
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld one death sentence and two life terms in murder cases. Charlie Studemeyer of Jefferson County is to be hanged July 21, while Will Holmes of Colbert and Frank Smith alias Poor Boy of Mobile receive life sentences. The Holmes case centered on alleged conspiracy and a failed bill of exceptions.
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Montgomery Bureau
Eiecade
Montgomery
Supreme Court
Charlie Studemeyer
Jefferson
Will Holmes
Colbert
Frank Smith
Smith
John Collins
Holmes
Ste
Largest Cotton Auction of Months Nets High Price
One of the largest cotton lots sold here in months moved today from L. W. Norton to A. Bernstein. The 150 bale lot brought 20 cents a pound.
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L. W. Norton
A. Bernstein
Wage scale talks in coal strike brinkmanship
Indications of a break in anthracite wage negotiations appeared as committees for miners and operators met. Operators planned a new proposal to revive talks, replacing last week’s rejected plan, with prices for spot mine coal ranging from 2.20 to 3.60. Hoover said government has no authority, urging fair treatment and consumer appeals to the commerce department for investigation.
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International News Service
New York
Hoover
Commerce Department
Mrs Hardage Dies After Brief Illness in Alabama
Mrs. McL Hardage died Thursday night after a brief illness at her Jackson Street home. She leaves son Lewis Hardage of Georgia Military College. Funeral at Westminster Presbyterian Church Saturday 1 30 pm with interment in Madigan Alabama. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
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McL. Hardage
Jackson
Jackson Street
Lewis Hardage
Georgia Military College
Westminster ‘Presbyterian Church
Crowds Attend Service With Sermon On Pride and Falling
A large congregation heard a sermon warning Christians not to boast or rely on self protection. The minister cited Peter’s fall as a caution against pride while urging steadfast faith. The program included a solo by Mr. Wyatt, a Craig Graham solo, and the Laxson Quartette with L. N. shop women singing hymns. Mr. Tucker also spoke at the Smith Shop due to rain after the tabernacle service.
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St. Peter
Peter
Mr. Wyatt
Craig Graham
Golo
Laxson
Tabernacle
Tucker
Smith Shop
Garage Addition Being Constructed
Work progresses on a new sales room for Burk Auto Co on Lee Street. The building on Lee Street is to have a front facade and other features, as construction continues.
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Burk Auto Co
Lee Street
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OY Hiss
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South Dakota
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Albany-Decatur
MS. Hardage
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