Strike in meat packing leaves nearly ten thousand jobless
From Chicago to Washington officials work to settle a strike by nine hundred livestock handlers whose walkout idled about ten thousand workers and halted stockyard operations. Dennis Lane of the Meat Cutters Union and other leaders urged wage increases of 30 to 15 monthly, while packing firms faced shortages of scatted materials and a threat to close plants.
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CHICA
Carl Spangler
Department of Labor
mieWlajorsp
Washington, D. C
Livestock Handlers ‘Union
Dennis Lane
International
Tin Murphy
Stock Yards Ldhor Council
Dr Stephenson Elected President At Charleston Conference
In Charleston West Virginia last night Dr E B Stephenson of the state board of control was chosen president of the conference. L H Putnam of the state board of children's guardians was named secretary as officials from the board of control and the board of children's guardians plus heads of state institutions convened. Speakers included C Y Williams from the Whip board of charities Mrs Jeane Dillon state health nursing director Miss Elisabeth Rorsee superintendent of the El Elog ence home, Miss F E Harrison state children's home Elkins and F L Burdett superintendent of Romney school for deaf and blind.
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Charleston
W. Va
E. B. Stephenson
State Board of Control
L. H. Putnam
State Board of Children's Guardians
Board of Control
Board of Children's Guardiang
C. Y. Williams
Whip Board of Charities
Jeane Dillon
Department of Health
Elisabeth Rorsee
Elogence Crittenden
Wheeling
Mise EF. Tarrison
Elkins
F. L. Burdett
School For Deaf and Blind
Romney
Public service orders gas sale ban in West Virginia
An official order forbids large scale gas sale to commercial and industrial users in northeastern West Virginia after November 1. It authorizes surcharges up to 40 percent on excess usage and outlines permitted rate increases for West Virginia Central Gas, West Virginia and Maryland Gas, and Northern Natural Gas.
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Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
Wes
Virginia
Trah
West Virginia Central Gas’ Company
West Virginia: & Marylamt Gass Company
West Virginia
Northern Natural Gas Company
Fourty-Cur
Companien
Thos Comistaston
Western rail clerks walk out in sympathy strike
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, led by C. J. Lane and J. Smith, announces a nationwide sympathy walkout by 7,900 railway workers after a conference failed to resolve tensions. The action appears to be a member led decision without official sanction, affecting train crews as clerks refuse to work pending disciplinary outcomes.
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Norfolk
Western Railroad
Witt
Thesstetie
Clerkeomorrow
Joj
Smith
Brotherhood
Trevisen
Wawido- Letaea
Yi ‘Verday
Nien
C. J. Lane
Iwo Aol
TEACHERS EXAMINATION AT CENTRAL SCHOOL TODAY
The first examination of the year began this morning at the Central School Building with County Superintendent Walter E Ledut in charge and Ernest D B Beatov assisting. About thirty eight applicants attended with the exam to continue tomorrow.
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Walter E. Ledut
Ernest DB. Beatov
Pruntytowm
Tizhy
Youth Killed by Train at Noon in Local Yard
A seven to ten year old boy, son of WV Jenkins of Exton, died instantly when struck by a moving train No 56 from Wheeling near the passenger depot. The accident occurred as workers returned from dinner in the yard. The body was taken to Bartlett & Company for burial preparations.
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Aday Daily Sentinel
Gratton
Jenkins
Wheeling
W V. Jenkins
Exton
W. Vo Peat
Howthy
Fairmont
Perlue, Bartlett & Company
Charles Davis Ends Struggle Easter Day
Charles Davis Jr six years old died at his grandparents West Main Street home after injuries from Sunday morning burn when his night clothes ignited. Grandfather Mozes Davis pulled flaming clothing away, but the boy succumbed yesterday afternoon after days of suffering.
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Charles Davis, Jr
Charles
Nellie Holy
BH. H. Davis
Main Street
Mr. Deis
Tragic Death After Battle With Illness
A young person endures severe suffering with stubborn hope of recovery while facing brutal fate. Survived by grandparents and many kin, funeral set for tomorrow at 9 30 from St Augustin Catholic Church with Angel Mass. Burial at Blienw Cemetery follows.
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Caiaparionabla
Tuck
Jeet
Bel Davis
Tle Gil
Te Alo
St. Augustin Catholic Church
Father Hannon
Chiurch
Blienw
Lansing Plan Adopted by the New Secretary
Washington reports that the five plan by former Secretary Langa for reorganizing the state department to handle expanded wartime duties was adopted. Secretary Colby said he discussed the plan with Mr. Jansing but would not specify forthcoming actions.
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Lansing
Washington
Langa
Sta E Department
Colby
Jansing
Mr. Lancing
Stu
Profiteering Act Challenge In Sugar Case Filed
In Pittsburgh in a federal district court, Nathan Rosenbloom, a Sharom street stocker accused of profiteering in sugar, filed a de muyrey challenging the profiteering act as unconstitutional under the sixth amendment. The demurrer seeks to quash the indictment, claiming it differs from the information used to secure Rosenbloom’s bail.
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Pittsburgh
Act of Congress
Demuyrey
Federal District Court
Nathan Rosenbloom
Rosenbloom
Reverend Stratton Denounces Broadway Sins in Sermon
John Reach Stratton, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, delivered a sermon condemning Broadway’s “gilt palaces” and alleged openly sold liquor. He claimed resorts employ dancers and “instructresses” who lure men, and that several proprietors involved in an upcoming exposé were present in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reach Stratton
Calvary Baptist Church
New York
Broadway
Swolten
Fragmentary Note Signals Two Weeks of Org Activity
The readable fragments reference two weeks of organizational activity and mention a sister figure related to the group. Details are limited, but the item notes ongoing coordination and implications for subsequent events within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant
Org
Aie
Danish King Leads Talks to End General Strike
A royal act fractured the Danish strike as King Christian hosted a coalition of eleven parties. The session ran from 9 to 2:26, agreeing to push elections after a new electoral law passes. Liebe urged succession. military motion and cabinet talks will begin. Socialists may end the strike after five days of governance and a new electoral bill passes.
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Agen
Sidle
Vest Zahle
Rigedad
Christian
Ofelock
Promidr Liebe
Liebe
Man Finds Roomily Home Occupied by Two Families
A man from Sommerville area along Knottsville road planned to move to town with his goods but found the south side house already occupied by a family. While away he learned a third party had claimed the home, and upon return the wagon still moved but a larger family kept occupying the dwelling. Further attempts to eject them failed as the families continued to relocate.
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Sommerville
Knottsville Road
Edi
Louisiana Suffrage Efforts Rise in Louisiana
In New Orleans on April 5, discussions on woman suffrage accelerate as supporters push for the amendment ahead of the Louisiana legislature session. Republican Lloyd states there is little chance Delaware would ratify the expansion, while activists rally to influence Louisiana lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Keith
Delaware
Road Tractor Accident Claims Life in West Virginia
Sistor Awlle West Virginia April 7 report says John W. Gadd of sie well was severely injured when the road tractor he was driving plunged over a five foot embankment, crippling the machine and causing fatal injuries.
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Sistor Awlle
W. Va
John W. Gadd
Sie Well
Packing House Employes Out of Work in Chicago Strike
Chicago April 7 union switchmen in the Chicago switching district walked out halting freight movement. About 4,000 to 15,000 yard and packing house workers were out as the walkout spread. Officials warned of discipline for strikers and preparations to restore normal service as replacement workers arrived and embargoes were lifted to relieve congestion.
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Ciyoago
Chieaggok
Whiteney
Brotherhood Railway
Sters
WV. G. Lee
Brotherhood
Cleveland
Chicago Yardmen's Union
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Ly Ute
Whitney
Therhood
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hilols Central
Sorthwestern Railroada
Saetey
Mon
Ted Ap
United State
Communists Loot Essn Deport Uraving
April 7 report from Berne describes recent communist actions including loot and deportation. The dispatch notes ongoing campaigns and mentions multiple geographic areas under pressure as authorities respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ESSN
Uraving
Smart Women Wear Round Garters On Outerwear
A fashion column details round garters as decorative trim on hats and outer garments. It notes black velvet hats with lace frills for cold weather and lighter black tulle tam with pink red rose accents. The piece highlights versatile uses, fabrics, and the season’s trend toward visible garters as stylish accents.
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Crase
Paris
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