Mine Run Plan to GE Conceded in Early Wage Talks
In New York on February 25 officials from four states reported brighter prospects for a quick wage scale settlement in the soft coal fields. Miners want payment for every pound produced, preferring dollars and cents over the run of mine policy, while operators seek protections against slack. Joint committee discussions continue as leaders anticipate an early agreement before the New York conference ends.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illnois
Z. C. Kolsem
Terre Haute
Ind
Frank J. Hayes
United Mine Workers
Feel Young Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Constipation Relief
The ad advises avoiding harsh laxatives and urges a gentler approach to bowel health with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. It promotes natural action, claims no pain or griping, targets elderly readers, and lists price and availability through All druggists with the Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
Admiral Badger Calls for 14-Inch Guns on Battle Cruisers
Rear Admiral Badger urges ten 14 inch guns for battle cruisers and supports mine run system limits. Operators may grant a substantial wage advance if restrictions are adopted.
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Urges
Bat
Lovers' Quarrel Delays 19-Year Romance Ends in Marriage
Alvin L. Kriner and Nora Pepper of Antesford Lycoming county wed after nineteen years of courtship and three interrupted dates. Rev Barnett H Hart officiated at Pine Street Methodist Episcopal church on a day marred by wartime enlistment with the groom already in the United States army by consent of the bride. Mrs Kriner expressed patriotism and happiness at marrying a soldier.
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Williamsport
Alvin L. Kriner
Nora Pepper
Antesford
Lycoming county
Barnett H. Hart
Pine Street Methodist Episcopal church
United States army
See ks CLEW TO LOST SON Says Lad Resembling Jimmie Glass Was Dressed as Girl
Wilkes Barre Pa Feb 26 Charles Glass father of the missing Jimmie Glass seeks a clue in his sons disappearance He questions Jack Weber a New York man who wrote to Mrs Glass Weber claims to be a moving picture yardman who met a woman with a boy dressed as a girl the boy resembled the Glass child Another item reports a Dupont mill fire at Carnes Point Wilmington Feb 25 damaging the dryer bar and burning several hundred pounds of powder Four men fled from windows Lafayette Ind Feb 25 Purdue Armory blaze destroys 1200 Krag rifles 7000 rounds and three field guns with total loss around 20000 cadet gear US property and cause under study Also a stray line from dialogue ends with a quip about a violent father and asking for her hand.
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Jimmie” Glass
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Glass
Jersey City
Jack Weber
New York
Weber
Glass
moving picture
New York state
Dupont
Wilmington
Carnes’s Point
Lafayette
Ind
Battery B
Purdue University
Purdue Cadet corps
Purdue
United States
ORRINE liquor habit remedy offered for sale
A historical advertisement promotes ORRINE as a safe home treatment to curb whiskey or beer habit. It claims a money refund if not effective after a trial and offers two forms with tasteless powder mixed in food or drink. The ad cites a price and invites readers to obtain a free booklet from A. Williamson at 4 NM Market St.
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ORRINE
A. Williamson
U-Boat dispute in Congress over armed merchant ships
In Washington February 25 Congress debated President Wilson's policy to arm belligerent merchant ships. A Republican resolution, introduced by Mondell, urged Americans not to travel on armed ships. Sen Gore's attempt in the Senate to introduce a similar measure was blocked by Sen Brandegee. The dispute reflects tensions between Congress and the administration amid Germany and Austria announcing intent to sink armed vessels after February 29.
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Washington
congress
Wilson
Germany
Austria
house
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
foreign affairs committee
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
senate
Brandegee
Connecticut
Heflin
Alabama
Witeon
Berlin
Vienna
Gore
Brandegear
Change for Better in U Boat Dispute With Germany
Representative R R Harrison states there is a change for the better in the submarine dispute with Germany based on information received by Secretary Lansing from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin. German circles reportedly delay plans to sink armed merchant vessels. Count von Bernstorff declined to confirm or deny the report.
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Germany
Washington
United States
R. R. Harrison
Mississippi
Harrison
Lansing
foreign affairs committee
Gerard
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Fire destroys Union Storage warehouse in Pittsburgh
Fire swept the Union Storage plant in Pittsburgh on February 25 destroying the warehouse and another building. Losses totaled 596000 dollars. Twenty five workers were believed to have escaped while several were reported missing after the walls collapsed.
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Pittsburgh
Union Storage company
Vegge Steal at Federalsburg Postoffice
Federalsburg Maryland February 25 a band of vegemen forced entry into the Federalsburg postoffice and robbed it of about $100 including stamps. An attempt to blow the office safe which held 10 to 200 dollars of valuables failed.
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Postoffice
Federalsburg
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HURL & FORD
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Berman Optical Co
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Frederick Savi
FREDERICK MBs
Shepherd
KIMONOS
TAISTL
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North Market St
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