Cars Strike Fallout From Chicago Carmen Walks To Work
Walter S. Boke of Chicago describes the early hours of a carmen strike in Chicago. Thousands walked to work from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. amid slick streets, rolling auto trucks, and improvised transport. He notes long distances for workers, the sight of the elderly and disabled trudging to jobs, and the strain on traffic police and stores.
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Walter S. Boke
West
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Muscatine
Carmen
Mr. Boke
Sears-Roebuck’s
Tam
City Council Orders Tree Trimming and Lot Maintenance
By order of the city council on June 3 all property owners must trim trees overhanging sidewalks to proper height and cut grass weeds along sidewalks and vacant lots immediately. W. R. Rice, City Marshal.
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W. R. Rice
Tangley plant site sought by South End Baker
Norman Baker of the Tangley Calliope company visits Clinton to inspect a site for a new or relocated Tangley factory as demand for air calliope instruments grows since the South Muscatine plant opened last fall. Cedar Rapids Clinton Davenport vie for the project. local chamber and businessmen ready to present a proposition. Local notes report residents traveling, a westward Panama excursion, and road improvements on Clinton street.
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Norman Baker
Tangley Calliope Company
Clinton
South Muscatine
Mr. Baker
Iowa
Wwaich
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Muscatine
Chamber of Commerce
Baker
Ditch No 13 Hoodoog Hood is Working Again
Leecal contractor sues McDonald Engineering for 1288 dollars over a delayed pump at Ditch No 13 Hoodoo district. The suit claims rental losses from a seven day delay and seeks judgment for damages.
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Wincaid
McDonald Engineering Company
Holland's first submarine search in Passaic river
Men with poles hunted the Passaic river bottom to locate John P. Holland's first submarine. The pioneering craft, built by Holland, was not yet equipped and the hunt continued as workers surveyed the riverbed for the historic vessel.
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Holland
Lune
Passaic River
Tohn P. Holland
Use Their Brains and Save with 4 Percent Interest
American workmen use their brains as well as their hands and make greater headway. If they save earnings in a Savings Account earning 4 percent interest they will progress further. Many are doing this. Are you? If not, why not? One Dollar will start you. Come in Saturday Night.
Coast lumbermen organize to control Pacific exports
Lumber manufacturers of the Pacific Northwest form a cooperative corporation to control export lumber, centering on the Douglas Fir Exploration and Export Company, incorporated in Washington with capital of 200000 dollars.
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Form Corporation
Pacific
Associated Press
Seattle
Washa
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Coast
Centern
Douglas Fir Exploration and Export Conmpany
Boat tested by horses sinks in river prompt ideas
The story recalls a boat powered by motive power yet steered by horses. It was tested in the Pasgai river with Holland and schoolboys aboard, remaining underwater for several minutes. The experiment inspired Holland to abandon improvements on the old craft and build a new boat, which he then sank in the river. The Paterson chamber of commerce seeks to exhibit the vessel and is launching a search.
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Pasgai
Holland
Paterson Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court review refusal hits Sherman act case
Washington reporters note officials weigh steps after the Supreme Court refused to review the Sixth Circuit ruling reversing the conviction of National Cash Register executives for Sherman act violations. Officials called it the strongest criminal anti trust action possible and warned criminal prosecution would likely fail without a favorable decision.
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Associated Dress
Washington
DB. C
Benariment of Justice
Supreme Court
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
National Cash Register
Department
Electric Medics at Eclectic Medical Convention Address
Professor John Uri Lloyd of Cincinnati spoke at the four day annual convention of the National Eclectic Medical Association in San Francisco. The event began yesterday with sessions continuing. Fraternal Union members are urged to pay dues at Nespe r's Drug Co. on Saturday afternoon and at the German American Bank Saturday evening. Mrs Josephine Hackett is noted.
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Johm Cri Lioyd
San Francisco
Gai
John Uri Lioyd
Cincinenati
National Eclectic Medical Association
Nesper’s Drus Co
Josephine Hackett
Program announced for league meeting
Complete program for the 26th annual Mue ating District Epworth League convention to be held June 21 and 22 in Muscatine was released by Warren Baker. Noted speakers include Dr. B A Schell Dr Chester Smith Miss J Ford Rev H F Dithert Winnifred Chappell and Dr John G Benson. About 150 delegates from Louisa Washington Keokuk and Muscatine counties are expected with sessions at First Mt. 5 church and a Geneva Island picnic planned for June 22.
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Epworth League
Warren Baker
B.A. Schell
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Chester Smith
First M. B. Church
Howard ‘Memorial
Kansas City
J. Ford
Junior League Surintendent of America
Chicago
H. F. Dithert
Muscatine
Winnifred Chappell
Home and Foreign Missions
John G. Bengon
Brizu
Ind
Louisa
Washington
Iowa
Keokwi
Mt. 5
Geneva Island
League
Asthalter
Scicnic
French Ship Rene Kervilier Reaches San Francisco
The French vessel Rene Kervilier arrived in San Francisco after a grueling voyage marked by storms, bad luck, and two captain changes. After three weeks of head winds off Cape Horn the ship abandoned the voyage toward the South African coast, rounding the Cape of Good Hope and nearly completing a globe circling trip before anchoring.
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Prisco
Newcastle
Associated Press
San Francisco
Canf
England
Rene Kervilier
Cape Horn
South African
Cap
Good Hope
Globe
Revision of Constitution in Louisiana Special Session
Baton Rouge June special session of the Louisiana Legislature ended at midnight after thirty days. Major acts include treating sugar refining as a public utility, a strict anti trust law, and a plan for a constitutional convention to be submitted to voters for ratification. If approved, the convention would meet in New Orleans on September 14. Read the Journal, 19c a week.
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Baton Rouge
Fegisla
New Orleans
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