Railroads propose back pay and wage increases for workers
The wage commission recommends back pay totaling about 100 million dollars to January 1 1916 for railroad workers earning under 250 a month in December 1915. It also proposes flat 20 dollar monthly increases with varying percentage raises up to reach 250 monthly, apprentices’ reduced increases, and nationwide equal pay without discrimination. McAdoo will study the plan and likely adjust it within days.
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Pass the Teachers Ex Circular for Information
Last year twenty percent of our students earned first grade certificates. Investigate our school. For a circular of information address the principal.
Rail wage increases proposed to sustain prewar standards
A discussed plan argues a substantial wage rise is needed to restore prewar Wing standards, with a phased increase starting at 20 per month for workers earning under 46 and varying percentages up to 34 for those earning 84 to 85 monthly. The scheme targets smoothing hard times, not a bounty, and scales down as pay rises rise, stopping at earnings above 250.
Strang Couple Convicted in Child Cruelty Case
In New York on May 9 Mrs Jennie Strang of West New Brighton Staten Island was found guilty of cruelty to children for burning the hands and face of her 9 year old stepson Raymond Strang to punish theft. Charles Strang pleaded guilty to the charge. They were remanded to jail to await sentence on May 15. Earlier charges alleged cruel punishment of 11 year old Raymond and 10 year old Elizabeth Strang.
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New York
Jennie Strang
West New Brighton
Staten Island
Econ
Raymond Strang
Charles String
Entity
Bour
Charles Strang
Raymond
Elizabeth
Daisy Goff Dies in Parkersburg Hospital at 20
Daisy Ella Goff aged 20 died Wednesday morning in a Parkersburg hospital. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Games Goff of Barrett Street, born in Grafton. The remains were brought to her home and the funeral will be Friday at 2 pm with Rev B F Waters officiating at United Brethren Church. Interment in Rinement Cemetery Bartlett & Co. in charge.
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To Ear Arne Head a Old False Teeth Notice
Classified notice offers payment up to 25 dollars per denture set for broken or worn false teeth. Also buys gold silver and broken jewelry. Mail inquiry to Tooth Specialty Dept 2007 8 Standard Station Philadelphia PA. Goods held 10 days for sender's approval.
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Mazer
Philadelphia
Troop Dispatch Forecast Surpassed Says Baker
Secretary Baker stated in Washington that the January forecast of 500000 American troops to France has been surpassed. He noted efforts to rush troops to Allied lines, promised full equipping before departure, and described machine gun production advancing to meet emergency needs while brigading continues. The official stance: no current shortage of light or heavy Browning guns in France or the U.S. and production rising.
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Washington,d. GC
France
Baker
Eavey
Daivers
Foch
War Department
America
Mfrance
Urly
Ordinance Department
Marines Say Boche Slang Reflects Deep Contempt
New York dispatch reports United States Marines in France adopting the French trench terms for Germans. The word Boche, pronounced with American gusto, signals deep disdain toward the enemy. The term’s harsh tone underscores allied attitudes as fighting continues.
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New York
United States
France
Taylor County Red Cross Quota Set at Six Thousand
West Virginia plans a second war fund drive to raise seven hundred thousand dollars statewide. Taylor county is tasked with six thousand dollars through voluntary subscriptions to the American Red Cross. The drive begins May 20 and lasts one week, aiming to surpass prior efforts with improved organization and local volunteers. Citizens will hear speakers outlining fund purposes and how donations aid soldiers and training camps.
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Taylor County
Amoriexn Red Cross
Red Cross
American’ Red Cross
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Liberty Loan
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Hitchcock Succeeds Stone as Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Washington May 9 Senator Hitchcock Nebraska was named chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee succeeding the late Senator William J Stone Missouri The appointment reshuffles Democratic assignments following the deaths of several senators and reflects seniority considerations on the panel.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
William’ J
U-Boat Activity Reported In Washington May 9
May 9 report notes U boats near Washington and ongoing naval activity. Vague dispatch mentions ships and convoy movements, with no clear casualty or vessel names provided. The fragment hints at war news updates during the era.
Brakeman Falls From Freight Train Near Keyser
Carl White of Shenandoah Junction West Virginia a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman fell from a freight train at bridge No 21 near Keyser early last evening. He suffered a fractured skull crushed left arm and injuries to the back. Taken to Hoffman hospital Keyser amputation of the arm was necessary. White is widely known on the Cumberland division and remains in serious condition.
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Cumberland Division
Dry Drive Will Upon Congress
W G Calderwood campaign manager for the National Dry Federation opened Chicago headquarters for a 60 day drive to abolish the liquor traffic as a war measure. He argued federal prohibition last year could have averted the fuel famine and freed shipping. He claimed 3 000 000 000 pounds of food and millions of tons of coal were wasted by liquor traffic and 52 000 000 bushels of grain grown locally were shipped to European brewers.
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Chicago
W. G. Calder_wood
Minneapolis
National Dry Federation
Congress
United States
Calderwood
Ilo
Status quo ante bellum phrase echoed in current debate
Fragmentary item notes the Latin term status quo ante bellum and its use in contemporary discussion. Mentions a German sympathizer group and a suggestion as a potential basis for peace talks, with unclear attribution and partial phrases.
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Friends of Germany
Pittsburgh Girl Suspected to Be Missing Heiress Dorothy Arnold
Police report a Watts California born woman aged about 30, held in a psychiatric ward, may be Dorothy Arnold the long missing heiress. Doctors say she shows signs of drug addiction and poor care. Her alleged mother says illness at 13 altered her life. authorities await identification after relatives provided photos.
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A.cemogan
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Cal
Dorothy
Arnold
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Sychopathic Ward County
Ton
Pollegi Deplrtment
Lucille A. Badour
Badourgald
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ialpSta
Jesus
Dorothy Arnold
Lieutenant Rasche Listed for Army Officer Cadet Appointment
Leo J. Rasche, former city editor of the Daily Sentinel, is noted as a graduate of an officers training school at Camp Stanley Springs, Texas and is listed as eligible for appointment as second lieutenant. The Cumberland Times cites Rasche among several local figures connected to Uncle Sam’s service.
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Cumberland ‘Times
Leo J. Rasche
Sentine
Camp “Stanley “Leon” ‘Springs
Texas
Dentebaht
Swith Icadure
Stasche
Sam
Mt Raschell
Liberty Loan Success Reported Amid Public Call to Action
A fragmented wartime notice cites county council of defense leader W Beavérk amid Liberty Loan drives. Governor Cornlen’s message urges citizens to obtain telephones and information, mentioning a total $85,000 target and public response as a broad initiative for youth and community mobilization.
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