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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
26
The text recalls Aunt Susie selecting sterling silver candlesticks for a bridal pair to “light their way to happiness.” It mentions items like candlesticks and dresser pieces, with values and a focus on enduring sincerity. The passage is fragmented and contains garbled OCR errors, but centers on antique silverware gift selection.
Fragmentary OCR describes a historical silver tableware set with hammering detailing. Mentions include a queenly motif, fashioning craft, unusual serving pieces, and price range from 8.94 to 71.50. References to a bride and a specific shop or craftsman appear in garbled form.
Winnipeg faces a tense standoff as 1,800 soldier-constables and veterans patrol streets to enforce Mayor Gray’s ban on public parades amid the general strike. Brig. Gen. H. J. Ketchen warns the strike is no longer a union protest but an attempt to overthrow the government. Shipping and coastal trade slow as more unions join the sympathy strike, tying up Vancouver and delaying goods.
The Prench Pasty Shop on Hip Avenue ends tipping and will add a 10 percent service charge on all checks. Sixteen to eighteen waiters will receive the total service charges weekly, while tipping will be banned and any waiter taking a tip will face dismissal. The move, praised by proprietors as boosting waiter self respect, aims to protect customers and staff alike amid debates over tipping’s American acceptability.
A Baltimore and Ohio railroad disaster at the Baltimore No 2 tunnel exposed by state officials with mine inspectors present. Investigators examine a signaling wire near a trolley car and possible causes include a short circuit igniting powder and sparks from a lamp or pipe.
Washington June 6. A permit was granted for a parade and demonstration before the Capitol to oppose Prohibition with light wines and beef. Organizers say about 190 400 people would assemble and delegations would come from many cities.
Newcomb Carlton stated 49 090 eligible Commercial Telegraphers Union members only 710 joiners. Korenkamp planned midnight departure for Chicago. He warned the strike would swell to maximum by June 16 as electrical work would halt. Blamed War Labor Board and Labor Department for inaction. sought presidential aid, then said no contingency for government takeover.
Western Union officials and allied telegraph groups reported no widespread strike and limited resignations as a potential walkout in the South did not materialize. Union leaders claimed few operators quit and expected no service interruption, while other telco firms prepared to run long distance lines and address labor concerns.
Washington June 8 Republican members of the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission report Pist master Genets Burleson's order to retire operating contra of the telephones and telegraph to their private owners as an attempt to pay the strike. The committee met to clarify the Rostmaster General action and considered a letter from the Postmaster General regarding shared operating regulations. Kingrbnyy, vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, attended.
testimony reveals confusion over Burleson authority and federal control of wire and telegraph facilities. senators press for clarity on who governs the system, with Kingsbury confirming Burleson retained control while shifting operating duties to the private sector under a revamped board structure. the hearing seeks prompt resolution on responsibility for the wire network and timelines for restoration of service.
Burleson's order to sterilize the operation of the Colesraph and to tin cam Dubies crediterd is cited by union leaders as reducing the possibility of an extended fight. A Springfield labor leader warns that a general strike would affect society and could intensify grievances between workers and management.
In expressing pleasure over Mr Burleson's action we do not oppose government control of telegraph and telephone lines. We feel he abused his authority. We have settled differences at Terre Haute already due to the anger in the situation.
Atlanta June report on the Southern telegraphers strike notes conflicting figures. Western Union Southern Division chief H C Worthen says fewer than 80 workers left, while strike leader Charles F Mann claims about 9 000 departed. Company still handles messages amid uncertainty.
Clarence H. Mackay announced that Postal Telegrap Cable Company officials removed by Postmaster General Burleson have been restored to their former posts. Mackay resumes presidency with William Cook as general counsel, Edward Reynolds as vice president and general manager, and A B Richards as general superintendent.
The National Women's Trade Union met in convention in Philadelphia to organize library workers and pursue unionizing public school teachers through the league. Delegates were sent to the Woman's Labor Congress in Washington. A disrupted session followed a report of Miss Finehor's invitation to attend the congress was referred to the Typographical Union for action.
Ensign Beck, a Naval Reserve attorney with Brooklyn ties, faced bribery charges as witnesses testified to bribe trades to secure shore duty for favored men. Other officers linked to the case included Lieutenant Tier, with investigations and ongoing prosecutions described in testimony.
The Canadian ace Captain Marcell T. Tamas, missing since the start of a flight night days ago, was traced as far as Mount Stamford southeast of Waterbury about thirty miles north of Long Island Sound. An American Aer Club official noted the plane’s climb would indicate an attempt to continue the flight, with training and weather factoring into the missing pilot’s fate.
The New York American reports Hearst claiming a new radical party may emerge to replace the Democrats as Wilson nears end of term. He argues the progressive majority supports a distinct party with real convictions, challenging Wilson and Democratic leaders. Politicians suspect Hearst may lead the new faction.
Washington reports New York members of the 326th Infantry Regiment of the First Division are aboard the Walter A Teekartbachi and due to reach port on June 14. The dispatch notes the unit is part of the ongoing deployment from the conflict area.
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