Wages Cut Across Georges Creek and Upper Potomac Mines
The Maryland coal region sees wage reductions of 3.5 percent across George Creek and Upper Potomac districts. Mines including Koouta Cal Company and Campie Coal implement new scales with miners paid per ton or per day. About 440 Jackson mine workers resist and others accept the cuts as notices call meetings at Evans Opera House Cumberland to consider the situation.
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Si Mirtley
Opera Borg
Maryiand
Compal
Hanpablre
Franklin
George's Creek
Upper Potomac
Cush Company
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Georges Creek
Piedmont
Blaine
Wesers Maryland Railway
Aip City
de Gagne
Jackson
Hhe Detwould
Evans’ Opera Manse
Cumberont
November Wet Month Sets Rainfall Record in City
Local weather observer data show November 1926 as the wettest on record with 6.14 inches of rain and 12 days of measurable precipitation. The month featured foggy mornings, frequent lightning and thunder, and seven gales causing damage, while temperatures ranged from a high of 65 to a low near 23 degrees.
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Wellal
Earthquake safety in tall buildings noted by geologic authority
The geological authority highlights how occupants of very tall structures face greater earthquake risk. It explains that height over stresses the frame while shorter heights may reduce felt motion. The analysis stresses safer design for high rise architecture to mitigate tremor effects.
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Ble
Meeting of Baltimore and Ohio Locomotive Federation No 7
Crafty resolutions oppose railroad timecards and brass-checks for workers. They claim the new system shortens pay by a day, and threaten to resist changes. Copies of the resolution have been sent to President Desiet Villam and President Casares WL Ga. Lyway.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Sterag
Desiet Villamant
Casares
Lyway
Doctor Promises Free Trial Weight Loss Treatment
Doubtful claims from Dr K Newman of 286 Fifth Avenue advertise a fat reduction method claiming no diet or exercise needed and relief from chronic ailments. He cites thousands treated and offers a free trial by writing him at 295 Fifty Avenue New York City Department Advertisement.
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K Newman
Dework
Ditor
Tim Calay
Newmen
Fifty Avenue
New York City
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