Chicago Strikers Defy Angle Sam and Union Split
Radical influence overtook Chicago switchmen during a major labor dispute. W. J. Trost faced jeers as E. C. Estey, an I. W. W. leader, seized control at a meeting, boasting of 1910 Minneapolis sabotage. Heberling warned of legal breaches while Yardmen’s association chief John Granau pushed militant tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Guard- Inen's Association
United Inginemen’s
Samuel 4B
Heberting
Switchmen's Union of North America
Thiat
W. J. Trost
Heberling
U.s
Secret Service
E.C., Estey
Yardmen’s Association
Messrs. Heberling
Trost
Jond
Estey
Minneapolis
IW. W
Mississippi
John Granau
Switchmen's Union
Continental Yardsman’s Association
Haberling
Switchmen’s Union
Wilson's Daughter In Court Spectator in deportation habeas case
Mrs Mranels B Sayre daughter of President Wilson attended a federal district court session in Boston where habeas corpus petitions sought to free several individuals held for deportation after nationwide Justice Department raids in January. She said she is interested in all deportation cases and believes all Americans should be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mranels B. Sayre
Wilson
Federal District Court
Department of Justice
Switchmen Way to Union Strength Grows in Chicago
Chicago April 7 insurgent railroad unions gain power as local freight paralysis worsens. The runaway switchmen strike threatens national disruption with 40,000 to 45,000 workers idle and stockyards near standstill. The United Enginemen draws 10,000 of 21,000 Chicago enginemen as new union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
United Enginemen
Engineers
Framen and Hostlers
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
H. @. Redding
Rockefeller Party On Tour To Promote Interchurch Movement
John D. Rockefeller Jr led a delegation of over twenty public officials business leaders and religious figures on a two week tour of major cities to advance the Interchurch World Movement program. They plan to mobilize a nationwide fundraising campaign beginning April 26 seeking $836 777 572 from Protestant denominations in the United States with governors Milliken and Allen to join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Interchurch World Movement
United States
Carl E. Milliken
Maine
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Middle West
John R. Matt
Baltimore
Washington
Earl Taylor
A. BE. Cory
William Hh, Foulkes
New Era Movement
The
Presbyterians
J. ¥. Atchison
Tyrac
Wilton Merle Smith
Women pickets seized at British embassy protest
Washington April 6 two women picketing the British embassy advocating freedom for Ireland were arrested by the police. They were Miss Marie Carroll New York and Mia Harry Walker Astoria L I An hour earlier two Washington women on Connecticut avenue attacked two pickets and drove one away after destroying her banner The attackers were arrested and gave names as Boldyle Stanton vend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ireland
Marie Carroll
New York
Mia
Harry Walker
Astoria
Connecticut Avenue
Bol Yhle Stanton
German Plan for Rhine Dictatorship Exposed
A fragmented report describes a supposed Ludendorff led plot to install a Bavarian dominated civil and economic dictatorship in Germany and a plan to seize the Rhine frontier. Germany protests France occupation of Frankfort and other towns, calling for redress under the Versailles treaty. The council of ambassadors in Paris read Germany’s protest noting the disputed timing and urging joint action.
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Germany
France
Paris
Frankfort
Rhine
Versailles
Ruhr
Nota
Parla
Darmstadt
Council of Ambassadors
Slayers Sentenced in Grimm Murder Case
Montesano Wash April seven men convicted March 18 of second degree murder for the slaying of Warren C Grimm Centralia parade victim were sentenced to prison terms of 26 to 40 years each by Judge John B Wilson after denying defense motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesano
Wash
Warren C. Grimm
Centralia Ormistice
State Penitentiary
John BL. Wilson
Nations join League of National Adhesion in Latin America
Report states that South Central America all nations are bound by the covenant, with Venezuela joining the league of neutrals and others pledging adhesion. The update notes six additional neutral states aligning under the League of National Adhesion.
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South and
Central America
South Central America
League of National Adhesion
Venezuela
Congress asked to appropriate funds to wind up railroad administration
Washington April 6 Congress was formally asked to appropriate 420.7 million dollars to wind up the affairs of the railroad administration. Walker D Hines railroad administrator placed the loss at 900.48 million with the government also owed 86.68 million by railroads for operating expenses and betterments. Total appropriations would rise to 1.8707 billion. Major losses covered holdings including passenger service and inland waterways with substantial amounts in express operations and miscellaneous losses.
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Washington
Congress
Railroad Administration
Walker D.hines
American Railway Express
U S to Sell Great Fleet Under U S Shipping Plan
Washington April 7 The entire American merchant marine valued at more than 8 billion dollars is to be sold. Seventeen distinguished businessmen are to be called to Washington for a two day conference to discuss how to safeguard and sell all Shipping Board property including 1,800 steamers. If approved the government would cease operating its merchant marine and the fleet would pass into private hands, second only to Britain's in size. Admiral William S Beng on, chairman, is believed to have sent the call for the conference starting April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Shipping Board
hari@ie
Shipping’ Board
Great Britain
Gale
Wiliam
Bengon
Japanese seize Vladivostok after eight hours of fighting
April 7 dispatch reports Japanese troops occupied Vladivostok after eight hours of intense combat. The Imperial flag replaces the Russian ensign on government buildings. Many revolutionary supporters were arrested or deported, and all Russians have been disarmed.
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Vladivostok
Riots Reported in Jerusalem Under Martial Law
Martial law was proclaimed in Jerusalem and troops patrolled the city as fights broke out between Jews and Mohammedans. Scattered clashes occurred Monday and Tuesday in the old city and outside the walls, reflecting heightened tensions during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Old City
Walla
How Fast Can You Say Them tongue twisters
A list of tongue twisters presented in quotes includes glowing gleam green black breeze blighted bright blossoms and phrases about fish thistle sticks toads and a gilt gig whip. It also notes exchanges between Edith Alice Algy and Grimes with brief dialogue on proposals and nothing from nothing.
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Tedbury
Grimes Jim
Triners Elixir and Tonics Advised by Mrs Thier
A 1920 Nazareth Texas letter praises Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine and Angelica Bitter Tonic for stomach trouble vitality and recuperation. It endorses Cough Sedative and Liniment for colds rheumatic pains and injuries. The ad from Joseph Triner Company lists Chicago address and stock availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triner
M. Thier
Nazareth
Texas
Joseph Triner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ill
Ady
Ladies' Fur Shop Ad Promises Repairs While You Wait
A fur shop catering to Japanese elites advertises repairs services with the slogan ladies' and gentlemen's skins repaired while they wait. The odd phrasing reflects era-specific marketing tone.
Uncertain Loyalty Voices From Wartime Notes
Fragmentary remarks discuss loyalty during wartime with references to Watter in Germany Wasser and American Girl, plus Wel lesley and The Bun. The piece questions payment to soldiers and notes demobilization occurring about once per war.
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Watter
Germany
Wasser
Fustered
Wellesley
Bun
Salts and Kidney Health Remedy Advertisement
An old advertisement claims eating meat overworks kidneys and promotes backache and urinary issues. It sells Jad Babes Salts, a grape and lemon juice based effervescent drink said to flush kidneys, relieve sluggishness, and neutralize urine acids. It targets meat eaters as a life saver and inexpensive tonic.
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Sava
The Best Doctor for Colds and Troubles
An advertisement touts Old Outdoors as the best doctor for colds and many troubles. It mentions Mr. De Bia and notes his office is right around the corner.
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Chicago Strikers
Angle Sam
Francie
Sayre
Charles
J. M'Carthy
Hawaii
Switchmens
Rockefeller
Workers For Interchurch World Movement
Leave
Ludendoref
Bavaria
Munich
Seplin
Berlin
Miupteh
Aad
Ludendorf
Bavida
Doctor Helm
National Assembly
I. W. W. Slayers
Yank
Centralia
Sir .W. Weigall
South Australia
Hines
U. S
Great Fleet
Mikado
Siberian
Mother Gray’s
Téestimioniala Nike
Satiafactory
Spohn Medical Company
Goshen, Ind
Rale
Alice
Edith
Algy
Martin
Vu Macinnes
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