London Nine Day General Strike Becomes Lockout Showdown
Great Britain's nine day general strike ended yesterday and shifted to a widespread lockout by employers against workers seeking to return to old status. The Trades Union Congress warned it will resist any attempt to humiliate workers as unions and employers clash over reinstatement and terms. Premier Baldwin scheduled a Commons debate as the struggle moves from mass action to selective worker reemployment battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Unions Hold Out On General Strike In Britain
London May 18 The general strike in Great Britain is seen as over in theory yet continues in practice with many unions delaying return to work. Reasons include seeking better terms, sympathy with miners, and employers not rehiring volunteers until union cards are signed. Miners press on with lower wages and longer hours awaiting tomorrow’s national delegation meeting. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Trades Union Congress
Memphis
Tenn
W. N. Ainsworth
Macon
General Conference of the Methodist Church, South
Weather update for Virginia and Tennessee
Virginia shows fair conditions tonight with increasing clouds and possible showers and light northwest winds. Tennessee remains mostly fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tennessee
Issued Call for British Railmen to Join Strikers
An official of the railway men's union said that three railway unions have urged all railway workers to stay on strike until they obtain satisfactory assurances from employers amid the difficulties of re installation of strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Railway Men’s Union Today
Spanish Aviators End Island Flight
Six Spanish aviators began a 11000 mile journey from Madrid to the Philippines. Two survivors, Captain Loviva-Taboado and Gonzales Gallarza, reached Camp Nichols near Manila after surviving mishaps, with crowds cheering as they were carried aloft. Captain Loriga replaced the mechanic and finished, entering the Catholic Cathedral amid a jubilant reception that included a girl who died in the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Madrid
Philippines
Spain
Camp Nichols
Amerie Army Flying Field
Loviva-Taboado
Gonzales Gallarza
Captain Eyes
Palestine
Loriga
South China
Lorgia
Gallarga
Macao
Apant
Luzon
Catholic
Thhe Son
Interest on Liberty Bonds to be Paid Saturday
About 66 million dollars in interest will be paid by the government on Saturday to holders of the second liberty loan 4 percent bonds maturing 1927 42 and the convertible 4 percent bonds of the same period. The payout covers all outstanding bonds of these issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Body of Ramage Found in Fishing Net Near Buckrow Beach
Newport News Virginia May 13 The body of Ad Ramage who disappeared from a ship near Washver several weeks ago was found in a fishing net near Buckrow Beach. Relatives have been notified a reward is offered for recovery. Decomposition is advanced and no clear cause of death is established. authorities note no violence marks though time in water complicates assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Ad. Ramage
Washver
Buckrow Beach
Hampton
Geatee H. Lewis
Norfolk
Advocates Hopeful In Haugen Relief Fight
Washington May 18 advocates of the Haugen stabilization bill entered a new round of farm relief battle hopeful amendments agreed upon yesterday would secure victory. Opponents remained strong. Reading resumed on the measure after a suspension to allow proposed compromise amendments seen as reducing claims of subsidy for agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Polar dirigible Norge delayed on Arctic flight to Nome
Reports from Oslo and Nome say the polar airship Norge with Captain Roald Amundsen on board is nearing Nome after crossing the Arctic from Europe. Radio chatter indicated signals from the Norge were picked up as the voyage neared its terminus with all aboard reported well and awaiting arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
Norway
Nome
Alaska
Point Garrow
Roald Amundsen
Norge
Arctic
Europe
America
North Pole
Amundsen
Southern Baptists Debate Missions Unification And Budget
Memphis May 13. Southern Baptist convention debates missions and education amid secrecy around the Episcopal committee. The group votes on a constitution, with minor business finishing before the main issue. Budget control efforts aim to centralize disbursements across Baptist agencies under convention leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Bible, Union Conference
J. Frank, Norris
Pt. Worth
Ists
Norris
Southern Baptist
AP Experiences Big Thrills Covering British Strike
The Associated Press detailed its London bureau operation during Britain's general strike, led by Charles S. Smith with 26 staffers and office helpers rushing news to the United States. A dutiful chauffeur dodged a rope barricade at speed to preserve transmission timing, as Downing Street signaled the strike’s end and first flash telephoned to the U.S. The piece notes London papers lagging in pace as coverage continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Associated London
Britain
United States
Charles $. Smith
Atfike
Londam
Downing Street
Smith
Prank H. King
King
United State
Trade unions vow to resist humiliating terms in Britain
The Trades Union Congress declares there is no alternative but to resist any attempt to impose humiliating terms. It warns employers and the government that re employment conditions must be fair. The union stresses peace depends on employers' attitude and condemns attempts to victimize workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Union Congress
Trades Unions
Wniongy
TLU. C. Council
Baldwin
House of Commons
London
Trades Union’ Congress
T. U
Delares
Jit
Branch Banking Move Spurred by Haigen Bill Review
A regional committee weighs broadening bank branch access amid talks on the Haigen Bill. Officials assess potential impacts on rural communities, service coverage, and regulatory changes before proposing a final measure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norge Dirigible
Mploves
John Bromley
Amalgamated Society of Locomotive Engineers
Haugen
Polar
M. E
Southern Baptists
Georgia
Execu
Houston
Tex
Southern Baptist Convention
God
Charge Baldwin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!