Wage Board Recommends Rail Workers Pay Increases
A government wage commission submits a report to Director General McAdoo detailing proposed wage increases for railroad workers. Increases range from 1% to 48%, totaling over 200 million dollars, with expectations McAdoo will adopt selective portions and avoid broad industry disruption. The commission notes disparities across classes, cites overtime, and argues for proportionate raises while resisting nationwide upheaval. Leaders of major railways examine the plan and anticipate adjustments during wartime.
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Washington, PD
LD Palin
Railways
Brotherhomts
Chem Holt
Govery
Adj
Pregklin K. Lane
Interior
Charles C. Mabord
Jerry Covington
Willliam Willa
Rome
Rates of Pay Increases Awarded to Railroad Workers
A fragmented OCR list presents rates of wage increases granted to railroad workers by a wage commission. The dense figures show monthly rates and specific pay staircases, with many numbers and company references interwoven.
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The
Wage Commission
Wage reforms and commission debate on railroad pay
Wage advances for railroad workers range from 1 to 4 per month, raising costs by about 20 million for railroads. The report notes government operation costs, potential 2 to 15 percent passenger and freight rate hikes, and calls for a tribunal to study labor issues as conditions shift during wartime.
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Tment
Commission
Nackerd
Direetor General
McAideo
Erule
Weber
McAder
Europe
Wilson Proclaims Day of Prayer and Fasting
President Wilson issues a proclamation designating May 6 as a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting. He urges Americans to assemble in worship to seek guidance and victory in the war, calling for national unity and reliance on Almighty God.
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National Memorial
Wilson
Congress
United Sialet
United States
Amelia
Alovigh
Pest
Rodent Lansing
May delay postal changes bill to suspend rules
Senator Watson of Indiana given notice to ask Senate to suspend the rules and introduce a bill delaying enforcement of the higher second class postal rates for one year starting July 1. Newspaper publishers say the net is unworkable and should be postponed until Congress can base the increase on a scientific basis.
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Washington
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Ita
Congress
Germany Faces Shortage of Small Dwellings
Reports to the eeichstag claim Germany lacks 750000 small houses. Young couples cannot rent large houses and must start housekeeping in furnished rooms. In Richmond Virginia bandits seized 7000 dollars in money and jewels from a pool hall and fled.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Eeichstag
Richmond
State official changes appoint new health chief in Kansas City
Dee Brydon state commissioner and secretary of the Democratic state committee was appointed by Gov Gerdner to succeed Dr. E H Bullock as health commissioner of Kansas City. The salary of the land reclamation commissioner is set at $2400 a year.
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E. H. Bullock
Edina
Kansas City
Dee Brydon
Democratic State Committee
Gerdner
Bullock
Red Cross Stretcher Promises Safe Wounded Transport
An American Red Cross team unveils a new stretcher designed for battlefield evacuation. The device emphasizes safety and comfort with a simple belt system to secure the wounded, and a demonstration shows its potential effectiveness for frontline use.
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Bednee
Line of Reception
Publisher weighs book selection to keep NN popularity as patrons devour the novels offered. Ambitious author notes readers will consume what is provided, shaping intake.
Unclear 19th Century Ad Snippet Promotes Coat
Fragmentary OCR reads a sales line praising a coat with humorous remarks about wearing it, mentioning Mr. Newgit and a shop called Oat's. Lacks clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond those names.
Weol for the Japan alert on wool supply
The text notes concern for Japan's wool needs as its traditional wool sources dwindle due to war. It compares climate to the observer’s country and ponders civilian adaptation to heat without wool while soldiers bound for Siberia require warm woolen clothing.
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Japan
Siberia
Dead Sea Fruit Story of a Moribund Millionaire
A dying millionaire in his bed is surrounded by family as doctors and relatives ask what last message he has. He weakly answers there is nothing, then sighs and passes, leaving his wife in tears.
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Whee Coveeet
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