Machinists threaten May strike over hours and pay
President James O Connell of the International Association of Machinists says a general strike may occur May 20 unless a deal is reached. He cites demands for a nine hour day and ten hours pay for nine, noting 200 firms have agreed to reduced hours and higher wages. Railroads are not included for prudential reasons, with future action contingent on further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Tinchie Baatmontane
O'Connell
Machinists Association
International Association
National Metal Trades Association
Metal Trades Association
New York
Machinists’ Association
O’connell
Starlight Ride Tragedy Kills Two in Queens Area
On a late May night 26 young people traveling from College Point to a hotel near Jamaica faced disaster when a trolley collided with their straw filled wagon. Two men, Michael Schneir 23 and Joseph Pickel 20, died. five injured adults were hospitalized. others suffered cuts and bruises. The wagon collapsed after the impact as the trolley and wagon were badly damaged. the motorman was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tratey
New York
College Point
L. I
Michael Schneir
Joseph Pickel
Distler
Schneir
Jamaica Hospital
Mattie Debevoise
A Check to Laziness in Relief Effort and City Recovery
A May 13 dispatch from Jacksonville Kansas reports the relief effort under Governor Jennings tightening food distribution. The commissary will only aid those with identification of actual needs, issuing ration tickets and lists. City streets and utilities regain operation as barrooms close, and public order remains steady amid cleanup and streetcar resumption. Nearby items note a robbery at Mahanoy City rectory, two miners killed in Carthage, and a New York to Chicago auto tour challenge by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissary
Villery Stu
Saloans
Jacksonville
Kla
Relief Association
Commissary Department
Labor Department
Parrott
Jennings
Mahanoy City
St. Fidelis
Diederich
Iim
New York
Chicago
Utica
N. Y
Robert Shaw
Heroic sacrifice ends in steam boiler tragedy
William Phelps of Richmond Kentucky and James Stansbury of Indianapolis faced a fatal accident at Cerealine mills. While cleaning an upright boiler a steam leak forced them to the top manhole. Phelps urged Stansbury to escape first, choosing death over retreat, saying Jim is married.
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Indianapolis
William Phelps
Richmond
James Stansbury
Phelps
Jim
Stansbury
Stansbury’s
Baseball Records and League Standings Snapshot
Standings show American League clubs in pennant race with Detroit, Washington, Chicago, Athletics, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Boston leading and varying paces. Saturday and Sunday results list games across Detroit, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York. National League table features Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, St Louis with weekend results across Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, St Louis. Good Advice column touts August Flower for dyspepsia relief and drugstore promotions for cold remedies.
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Detroit
Chicago
Athletics
Baltimore
OSS Ailwakee
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Baltmore
Chica
Washington
Milwaukee
W.L. Pet
W. L. Pet
Pittebure
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Phiad’a
New York
St Louis
St. Loui Ponday
Incinnan
Pittsburghicago
St. Toms
Trolley Car Runaway Injures 3 Seriously at Leonia Hill
Open trolley car carrying about 115 passengers dashed down Leonia hill near Fort Lee New Jersey after motorman lost control. All aboard were bruised three badly hurt conductor Frank Sunstruck and J B Robinson and wife seriously injured. car swung around curve and injured many as it toppled. Also notes labor union unification in textile trades and a Detroit suburb fire loss followed by health news from Paris and a local patent remedy endorsement.
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New York
Fort Lee
N. J
Leonia Hill
Frank Sunstruck
J. B. Robinson
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OL. Xreiv
Missouri
Carthage
Charles Clabaugh
William Morrison
John Paxton
Pleasant Valley Mines
Here
Baseball Records
United States
Drageists
Main's
AML
Textile Workers’ Convention
Quincy House
North America
United Textile Workers of America
International Union of Textile Workers
American Federation of Textile Operatives
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Rouge River
del Ray
Rowtenu
Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
A. W. Bantelie
Hartford
Conn
A A. G. Pestre
Tutt
Markey’s
North Market Street
Dr. Pierce
Braswell
McAdenville
Gaston Co
North Carolina
Air Health Ie
Brin
Zim
Nervita
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicaco, Ill
Clinton E. Main
Draugelyt
Fred
James
N. Hess Bros
Vici
Ideal Kid
G. A. Gilbert
N. Market St
Frederick, Mp
Isabella Gas Works
West
Patrick Street
Apgdtt
Opra
KINDY
San Francisco
Marnie Hemet
Idetrat Casey
JL Proce
Market Street
Ardent McKinley
McKin
Extra Traustere
Phelan Gd
Ha Ote Lomi Babe
B. An. Blackston & Son
Carrollton Chemical Co
Buffalo
Peacock
Paul Jones
Sherwood
Maryland
Gibson
G. O Taylor
Dumbarton
Altamont
Allerton
Green River
Iater-State Telephone
Chas N
HAUER
Frederick
WM. S. Miller & CO
A. E. McConnell
P. Double Sr
West Patrick Street
Brish’s Bazar
North Windosy
Ohio
Cavalry
Shatter
Ad van Ness Avenue
Ely
McKinley
Stern
AU Hive
GMS UK
B. Rosenouré
Bisepel
Cinton E. Main
Bery
Pst
Man, Jr
Scranany
Patrick Gallagher
Atom Biancardi
Ainnapolis
Rose M. Roper
Petrel
Manila
Serome
Raironast Bachiniste
Tlinois Central Railroad
Union
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Fabre
Neustria
Marseilies
Naples
St. Bichael’s
North Brothers
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Walker’s
James E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wef
Harper's
Albert LI Pearre
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