Railroad wages arouse nation debate on arbitration
A broad wage dispute emerges as train workers vote on authorizing leaders to strike to secure a rumored one hundred million dollar wage increase. Railroads claim a public service burden, noting high transport costs and a large share of earnings going to wages. Leaders cite arbitration options and public accountability, urging a tribunal decision rather than a nationwide shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims to Cure Deafness
An advertisement claims catarrh deafness cannot be cured by medical applications. It asserts catarrh causes inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken to the blood, can restore the mucous lining. The firm offers a $100 reward for any incurable case, with Cirentars free from Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cirentars Free
Jc. Fd. Ghenet & CO
Toledo
Ohia
Dispatchers Receive Full Pay Vacation On Sea Line
The Sea Line outlines first ever full pay vacations for dispatchers across divisions. About seventy five workers will receive two weeks paid leave this year, with Western branches already paid for recent vacations. Chicago division requested changes and the road system approved. Stevens Point hosts eight dispatchers at division headquarters. New vacation pay orders were issued last week and the policy is now in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Line
Chicago
Stevens Point
Bomb thrower fails to stop parade in San Francisco
A time bomb exploded during a preparedness parade in San Francisco killing five and injuring about thirty. The Grand Army of the Republic formed at the scene and veterans continued marching unperturbed as police cleared the area. The device in a suitcase contained cartridges and shrapnel, with shells scattered nearby. a young girl and several men died, though many details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
La Follette Opposes Navy Build in Senate Speech
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin denounces a larger navy and argues against preparedness in a sensational Senate address on the naval appropriation bill. He rails at intervention in Mexico and clashes with Senator Lewis over President Wilson’s position and the funding role of investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Lewis
Walser
Mexico
LrVolleste
United States
Wilson
Republican nomination for County Treasurer candidate
Claas Johnaany Gran of Ranids Wis announces candidacy for Republican nomination for County Treasurer at the Primary to be held Sept 6, 1916. He has resided in Wood County for fifty years and possesses the qualifications to perform the duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claas Johnaany Gran
Ranids, Wis
Trave
Wood County
Oes
No English Heard in Deutsches Haus at University
Das Deutsches Haus hosts fifty students and instructors this summer. German is spoken at every table with German instructors ensuring diction. Seventeen women have rooms. twenty-four applicants were turned away. The project began in 1914 by the Germanistische Gesellschaft and is self-supporting with Miss Anna Essinger managing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Deutsches Haus
Wisconsin
Das Deutsches Haus
Germanistische Gesellschaft
Milwaukee
Hans
Anna Essinger
Attorney Bradford Engaged as Lecturer at Busheys College
Attorney Francis Bradford has been engaged as lecturer on commercial law at Busheys' Business College of Appleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Bradford
Busheys’ Business College of
Appleton
Notice of September Primary for Wisconsin counties 1916
Public notice lists several state and county elective offices with terms expiring in January 1917 and January 1927. The document names governor, state treasurer, attorney general, secretary of state, U.S. senator, congressman for the Higher district, state senator for the twenty fourth district, member of assembly for Wood county, county officers including sheriff coroner treasurer clerk of court district attorney and surveyor, with terms and replacements specified. It situates the notices at the state capital and local county seats.
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Wiscomes
Woo
Emanuel Jy
Howard
Uitlimer
Glee
Robert ML. LaPolletee
Congress
Marathon
Portage
Waupaed
Waushara
Wood
Shawane
Clark and
Woods
Wood County
County Cork
William P Nobbs
Amlerson
Bids Wanted For City Sewer Construction Marshfield Wis
The Board of Public Works invites sealed bids for sewer construction and materials on Righfield Road to Maple Street and related streets in Marshfield Wisconsin. Bids due by 4 PM July 20 1918 with 5 percent certified check. two bid types offered: complete project and city furnished pipes and specials. bids to City Clerk Joan Seubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natier
Board of Public Works
Yoof Marshiiend
Cei
Righfield Road
Ninh Street
Fiie Awill
Alan
Marshiield
Wis. Isly
Joan Seurert
Marshfield bids open for city water mains project
The Marshfield Board of Public Works invites sealed bids for excavating and laying city water mains along Vine to Peach and Pine to Wood streets, Ninth Street, West A Street, and other blocks. Each bid must include a certified check for 5 percent payable to the city. checks forfeited if the bidder fails to enter a contract. Envelopes marked Titles for excavating and laying city water mains.
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Marshfield
J. m
Wood
Office County
Wis
Spruce
Denot J
Maw
Ninth Street
Vine Street
Peach Street
Pine Street
St. Joseph's Street
Wood Street
John Seubert
Wisconsin State Fair to Feature Horse and Auto Racing
The Milwaukee fair reveals a four day horse racing program September 11 to 14 with a $20,000 purse, plus two days of auto racing September 15 and 16 offering $5,000 total and a $2,000 Blue Ribbon trophy from Pabst. Public health exhibit directed by F W Luensing accompanies the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speed Demons
F. W. Luensing
Milwaukee
Auto Speed Demons
Pabst Brewing Compar
R. J. White
Oiled roads spark complaints over Wisconsin sand and oil use
The Stevens Point Journal reports widespread trouble with oiling streets in southern Wisconsin. Citizens from Fond du Lac to Milwaukee urge proper prep and immediate sand or screenings after oiling to prevent dust, damage, and oily residue reaching homes and vehicles. A Soo Yard accident in TrVne results in death of 18 or 19 year old Fred Ramsier after clothes catch on a switch while attempting to ride a train, with partner Michael Doyle suspected in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frain
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Qehkosh
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Raciney
Lake Geneva
Robert Haentzr
Tollows
Fred Ramsier
Soo
Trvine
Ramsier
Cadott
Remster
Michael Doyle
Nilfpad
Doyle
Ina
Althourh
Ole Olson
Yorients
Gadott
Black Hand Blows Man Up at Beach N C
Horace Ball formerly of Black River Falls was killed by a dynamite blast under a small Beach North Carolina building where he slept. Police suspect a Black Hand style attack by a band of Italians he had recent dealings with. Ball, married with two widows and three children, died Friday.
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Horace Ball
Beach
N. C
Black River Falls
Ball
First Aid to the Outdoor Lover
The August Woman's Home Companion suggests summer is for outdoor living with quick meals. Fireless cookers and wheel trays cut kitchen time while paper plates cups and napkins offer cheap laborsaving convenience. Start whole grains on the stove and finish in the cooker overnight.
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National Conference Committee of the Railways
Elisha Lee
B. Albright
Allandc Coast Line
Ballromil
Baldwin
Central of Georgia Railway
Lando
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Kellread
TR. Coadman
Southers Railway
F Cotter
Wooderk Railwey FE
Crowley
New York Central Railroad
Kon
Jormers Hallway
Ewing
Pailadelphia & Handing Railveays
W. Grice
Autts Pracidents
Chesapeake & Obie Railway
le Greg
Bac St. Luwin
Sam Francia C
Kouns
Gant
Atchison, Topeka & Suita Ke Railway
W. Remaster
Gon Stanager
Whele and Lake Erie Railroad
Waher
Firedresidant
ALM
Schover
Residant
Venoaylvania Lines
le Reddon
Hee
Hraudonts Seaboard Air Lion Railway
Erle Railroad
Wald
Coural Lines
Bushey’s Business College of
Apple
Aders
Hughes
Deutsches Haus
Uae
White
William
Mille Track
West
Black
Badger Man
Sas
Rirké& Co
U.S.A
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