Railroad managers reject wage increase demands
The conference committee of railroad managers declined to grant higher wages sought by 100,000 conductors and trainmen across 43 railroads. They estimate the cost at 17 million dollars annually and sent the reply to A. B. Garrettson of the Order of Railway Conductors and W. G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
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Conference Committee of Railroad Managers
A. B. Garrettson
The
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
The Proper Thing to Do at Masquerade Hall
A brief dialogue sketches a singular costume and a party scene at a masquerade hall. The exchange centers on identity and opportunity as a man and woman interact.
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Fle
Masquerade
Boston
Transcript
Wilson Opposes Webb Measure in California Land Controversy
Government figures report President Wilson urges Johnson to consider Webb bill’s treaty implications. Johnson and Attorney General Webb discuss preserving treaty obligations while addressing alien land ownership concerns. Bryan tours Japanese colonies near Sacramento and comments on the valley.
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Sacramento
Cal
Johnson
Wilson
Thompson
Webb
Mr. Wilson
Senate
William J. Bryan
Sacramento Valley
Hugh Bradford
Mr. Bryan
California
Freckle-Face Remedies Promised for Clear Complexion
An ad claims sun and wind cause freckles and promote an ounce of ethinedouble strength otine from any top druggist with a money back guarantee if freckles persist. It promises a clear complexion after a few applications and notes rarely more than one ounce is needed.
Japanese Influence Grows in Florin District Grape Industry
In Florin district about twenty five square miles, a population mix includes 1500 Japanese farmers and 400 Americans. Twelve years ago Japanese numbered under twenty. now they largely control local grape and berry production. Factory shop houses thirty five Japanese girls at work. Governor Johnson notes American girls previously earned more and worked shorter hours. district school in Miarin shows twenty two Japanese and twenty Americans in first grade, with some Japanese students aged sixteen using larger desks.
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Florin
Bryan
Johnson
Miarin
Washington
Lincoln
Neill Confirmed as Labor Statistics Commissioner
In Washington on May 2 Dr. Charles L. Neill was renominated by President Wilson for commissioner of labor statistics and won Senate ratification after opposition from southern senators over his prior report on southern cotton mills. A Macedon post office was robbed for the fourth time in four years as robbers blew the safe and escaped with stamps and cash. The explosion was heard by villagers. postmaster Lovejoy could not estimate the loss.
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Senate
Washington
Charles L.’. Neill
Wilson
Postoffice
N. Y
Macedon
Lovejoy
City Officials Carry Hod Carriers Strike in Geneva
Mayor Reuben H. Galvin and Police Commissioner John Monroe wore overalls to help police a strike by Hod Carriers and Carpenters unions in Geneva New York on May 2. Despite hot sun they kept workers in check while a small group of bricklayers remained at work and crowds cheered from the streets.
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Geneva
N. Y
Reuben H. Galvin
John Monroe
Hod Carriers’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
Montenegro Receives Russian Warning Over Scutari Evacuation
Cettinje May 2 The Russian minister in Montenegro delivered a curt note demanding immediate compliance with European powers demands to evacuate Scutari. London May 2 The powers will not coerce Montenegro now as diplomats note Montenegro’s conciliatory tone and expect an early settlement. King Nicholas may withdraw after compensation is offered.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Scutari
London
Monteegro
Nicholas
Leutart
Europe
Weather Forecast: Fair and Warm with Light Winds
The forecast calls for fair conditions and continued warmth today with light variable winds. Expect similar weather into tomorrow with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation.
Armorite wall enamel promises sanitary, easy care finish
Armorite is a soft toned enamel for walls replacing wallpaper and calcement, touted for sanitary finishes and easy cleaning like bathroom tile. It comes in sixteen beautful tints and is available through dealers with a booklet detailing tints and product information.
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Long Branch, N. J
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Schence
Usher Ustler
Bath Ave
Goody
R. A. Wright
Tel
Britton
Money Savers
Hanson
A. F. Golden
Royal Society
James E. Riddle
RED Bank
N. J. Thu. Au
MR. Henry Peck
Jesses
Bit
Kas Kahn
William. G. Lee
Wires
Johson
H. S. Peters’ Brotherhood
Leg
U. G. Pat. OF
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W. M. Slocum
Asbury Park
S. Goldstein & Sons
Atlantic Highlands
E. R. Tumen
Freehold
W. 8. Brown
Manasquan
F. H. Patterson
H. N. Supp
Broad St
Maker
Dover, W. J
Welland, Ont
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Neill
Bix
Dix
Boston Transcript
Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia Bulletin
Nichofés
Argrite
Henry UR
Henry Peck
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