Labor dispute over coal mine wages and union rights debated
The commission examined contested pay scales and union practices in the anthracite sector. Operators argued for collective bargaining principles and opposed the closed shop while presenting data on wage gains, cost of living, and savings. Workers pressed for terms aligning with broader industry patterns.
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Woh
Anthi i
United “Mine Workers
Ivork’ Ot Bhi
Ani
Dent Wilson
D.'Warriner
Lorilts Coal and Navigation Company
Roosevelt
Agamnat
Stow Acton
Inbar
Hope of the thirsty fades into oblivion in Delaware chemist tale
An imaginative chemist in Delaware, Dr. Herbert Watson, declared buttermilk has three percent alcohol, prompting prohibitionists’ alarm. Dr. Marion B. Hopkins of Baltimore’s health department dismissed the claim, explaining buttermilk’s sugar converts to lactic acid, leaving negligible alcohol. The exchange ends with Hopkins calling the scenario a hopeless mess for drinkers.
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Delaware
Marion B. Hopkins
Baltimore Health Department
Ling
Herbert Watson
Dr. Hopkins
Brama Dway
Hopkns
Hopkins
Leap Year Records Boost Marriages in Captt County
A quirky note from Allentown cites Robert Norgang, clerk, counting 836 marriage licenses issued this leap year to date in Tehlah County. He observes brides more often initiate the licenses, indicating the bride proposed in most cases.
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Gupid
Allentown
Robert
Norgang
Cense Derk
Tehlah County
Anne
Spor t Briefs From the Martinsburg West Virginia Area
In West Virginia sport notes Hooyt Hoyt is profiled as a tall, skilled basketball guard with ties to the Martinsburg and Waynesboro circuits. Managers Morris and Hooper conclude scouting trips, with several players seeking tryouts in the Blue Ridge League. Umpire Kelly’s temper in Hagerstown prompts police protection and questions over officiating.
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Bitober
Hoyt
Antes
West Virginia
as _ Blaughter
Martinsurs
Chuter
West Virgina
Iffeldér
Monae
Thompson
Waynesboro
Blue Ridge League
Gettysburg
Fene
Chambersburg
Hooper
Stratton
Brophy
Leonora
Soldiers Seek Farm Work After Navy Service
Two former merchant marines who recently left the service at Newport News arrived in this city Monday afternoon after traveling by boat from Washington. Low on funds they sought immediate farm work and visited the Y M C A and Red Cross before being directed to the American Legion and County Agent Haover. They called on Shim yesterday afternoon to discuss possible employment.
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Renneberg
Newport ‘News
Wai
Ang
Washington
Neal
Red Cross
Russell. E.lighter
Lighter
American Legion
Haover
Shim
Kemp Dies After Fifty Years of Service at Local Bank
James H. Mantz Besant Frank L. Stoner and Chas Doll, directors, note the passing of a long serving banker known for fine judgment and foresight. He was a charming host and a devoted family man, with a cherished Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary celebrated by those who knew him closely.
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Kemp
James H
H. G. Mantz
Besant
Frank L. Stoner
Chas. J. Doll
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Maneger Hooper
Uae
Hageratown
Kelly
Hagerstown
Hanover
Record- Herald
Tt 4S Aala
Wis
Toin
Seccna
Fsburg Puble
Drury
Chamraburg
Kolneth
Hanover Sun
Kolseth
Koly
Kélneth
Badle Hooper
Goodyear
Godyear Tires
Ford
Chevrolet
Dort
Maxwell
Goodyear’s
Goodrese
the Gas & Electric Dept
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Tad Ice
Ned Katet
Patrick
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