House Votes Navy Force of 131,485 Men
The House approved a permanent force increase from 7,000 to 131,485 men as part of naval appropriations, while deleting a proposed lieutenant general rank for the Marine Corps commandant. Debate spanned loyalties and promotions, with Gen Barnett defending his record amid accusations of lobbying. Also approved were funds for a naval nitrate plant at Indian Head and a Key West submarine base.
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House
Senate
Marine Corps
Butler
Pennsylvania
Keating
Coloredo
Harnett
Daniels
Damers
Barnet
Daniela
Barnett
Indian Head
Key West
Y M C A Seeks 4000 Workers Overseas For War Effort
John R. Mott told President Wilson that the Y M C A will expand care for American troops overseas and work with French and British forces. About 25 percent of 2080 American workers in France are within artillery range, with plans to deploy 4000 workers by September including women. The group aims to rebuild huts for French troops at 2800 sites and replace 93 French foyers damaged by shells.
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John R. Mott
Young Men’s Christian Association
France
Wilson
Sone
Mott Taid
Dr. Mott
Y. M
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Ruddleman
Nelson Mf. Turner
Bim Ave
Rahway
Monrog
IL Miller
Longfellow
N.Y
Monroe Clothes
H. Miller
B. E. Goorler
West
N.Y. C
G. A. Newrath
Kelly St
MONRO
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Placher
Hancock
Monroe
View Ave
Woodhaven
I. T
Katherine Daiverfield
Ocean View Ave
Herbert Miller
Westerleigh
Arthur II
Laurence
J. R. Beck
Park Row
Monroe Clother
Joseph Reynolds
Newman-Andrew
Cortlandt St
Henry C. Yuark
Magle Bt
Ellexbeth
West End Ave
Petains
Louia A. Myer
W. W. Henderson
Weatwood
Bergen Co
N. J
Monrow Clothes
Reuben Cutler
Forsyth St
P. J. Balettt
Prospect Ave
Bildyn
William D. Stelle
South and Ava
Highland Park
New Brunswick
S.J
Celia Sptinsen
St Lohi's Place
Brooklyn
Fifty Five to Seventy Ships to Be Launched July Fourth
Washington June 18 more than 000 tons of new shipping will be launched from American shipyards on Independence Day as 55 to 70 vessels are expected to slide down the ways. Shipping board chairman Hurley said the Emergency Fleet Corporation figures show yards are pushing extra shifts seven days a week to finish ships on time with some left on the ways for the holiday.
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Washington
Hurley
Shipping Board
Fig
Mest Corporation
Lipyarda
Birowrht
Satwoan
Ani
Ems
Ginese Eee
Ties
Fleet Corporation Adds 67 Ships to Merchant Marine
The Division of Wood Ship Construction reports 67 ships totaling 242,200 tons added to the U S merchant marine by June 1. The mix includes 22 Hough type 28 Ferrin 16 Emergency Fleet Corp own design and 1 McCormick. Most vessels are 3,600 tons with a 4,700 ton Bonham built at Orange. Monthly tonnages rise from 7,600 in December to 115,700 in May.
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Na Honal Shipbuilding Company
Orange
New Freight Rates Set by Railroad Administration
The Railroad Administration announced a new scale of export and import freight rates to take effect soon, marking about a 25 percent increase over current tariffs. Domestic rates had been applied to exports and imports in some cases, causing unusually high charges.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Chicago
United States
Talk of a Strike Now Appears in Telegraph Fight
The American Federation of Labor delegates in St Paul discuss a possible strike over the Western Union dispute as the War Labor Board stance is debated. Delegates note the potential to tie up lines and expect President Wilson to avoid telegraph disruption while both sides mobilize for a test of strength.
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Tribune
ST. Paul
Minn
American Federation of Labor
Western Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
Newcomb Carlton
Wilson
Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Carlton
War Labor Board
Western Union Company
Taft
British Trade Union Congress
Gompers
Tt Way
London
Miss Bondfield
F. Hall
Lloyd George
England
The
New Republic
New York
Alma
Federation
Congress
Wilson Plans Last Effort to Avert Telegraph Strike
President Wilson prepares to invite Western Union President Carlton to Washington to settle the telegraph dispute after Carlton rejects War Labor Board guidance. Carlton argues for firm employer control and opposes union joining, while labor leaders push toward government operation as a solution.
Employers and Employees Debate Union Formation
The text describes attempts to have workers form their own union or organization to reflect mutual interests rather than conflict. It notes a referendum proposal to the National War Labor Board, which was not adopted, and argues that a voluntary employee association can secure collective bargaining rights without coercion.
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Walsh
Jaft
Chicago
Congress
Lompromixe
National War Labor Board
Walsh-Taft
Emloyes’ Association
Eastern Telegraphers Not to Strike Says Leader
Vercy Inemas, Western representative of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America, said last night there will be no strike by Eastern telegraphers despite Western Union President Newcomb Carlton rejecting Wil son’s suggestion to follow War Labor Board decisions. Hastada leaders have decided to abide by War Labor Board rulings, Mr. Thomas added.
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Carlton
J. Konenkamp
Wilson
Washington
Pr Wilson
Western Union ‘Telegraph ‘Company
National War Labor Board
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Labor Board
Agr Ee
National War Laor Board
Secretary of Labor
Vercy Inemas
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
War Labor Board
Hastada
Thomas
Teachers Demand Equal Pay First In Brooklyn Meeting
At a Brooklyn meeting of the Federation of Teachers Associations a 2 to 1 vote adopted a resolution backing initial funding for a $1 000 minimum salary for teachers while pressing for true equal pay irrespective of sex. Speakers including Charles Rozelle Jr and Miss Clara Calkins argued for equalization first and later increases, with calls to replace campaign posters to emphasize women teachers' wage parity.
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Girls’ High School
Nostrand Avenue
Halsey Street
Brooklyn
Charles A. Roselle
Federation Lillianeers’ Interests Organization
Lewis
Teachers ‘Welfare “League of
Federation of Teachers’ Associations
Charles Rozelle, Jr
Clara Calkins
Albany
Liberty Loan
Fund Asked to Train Foreign Armies Here
War Department to seek congressional appropriation to provide training facilities in the United States for forces from other nations. No definite project or diplomatic talks yet, but ready funds may enable prompt action if a suitable Western Hemisphere ally joins the war against Germany. The request could be made before Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
Hemisphere
Germany
Department
United States
Government Creates A Highway Council
Washington June 18 Creation of the United States Highway Council was announced by the Department of Agriculture. The council will coordinate all government agency functions controlling street and highway construction.
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Washington
United States Highway Council
Department of Agriculture
Germann Keeps Faith In Heirloom Overcoats
A friend comments on a coat that lasted twenty years and a twelve year old overcoat kept rolling. The piece laments worn woolens of today versus yesteryear’s durability, noting Melton, Kerseys and Covet Cloth overcoats have fallen out of favor. The reporter asserts their shop sells sturdy goods and backs them with a money back guarantee.
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Melton
Local Man Seeks Name Change to Germain in Court
Kederick Germann of Telford Street East Orange has applied to courts to change his name to Germain. He explained that most people mispronounce his surname though the spelling is German with a long i. He notes the mispronunciation caused one to spell it Germain.
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Urange
N. J
Kederick Germann
Telford Street
Orange
United Ofoadway
Broadway
Frelinghuysen
34Th St Paign
Fifth Ave
Germain
Warren
Dist
Reforms by Federal Rule of Eastern Railroads
Washington report details pooling and common operation reforms under government management. Units treated as a single system reduced winter congestion and car shortages. Key measures include reducing unessential passenger mileage, reallocating locomotives, diverting traffic, shared terminals, through-running, and harbor coordination.
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A. I. Smith
Kant
Railroad Administration
United States Military Railways
France
Fsbor
New York
Tidewater
Seaboard
Trafic
Great Lakes
North Atlantic
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Monror Clotats
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Frank A. Eaton
N. Y. Tribune
Burton Brown
N. Y. Evening Sun
Albert H. Damon
N.Y. Times
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