Labor federation outlines postwar reforms and policies
The federation's executive council meetings drafted an organized labor program for the coming year. They call for repeal of certain laws, compulsory arbitration opposition, limits on immigration from Europe, and a push to maintain wages at or above 1914 levels. Hoover discussed causes of low business mood, including decreased demand, exports, and credit.
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Ita
Hoover
Tilly
Indus
Peliig
Federation
Mer Hoover
Inbor
Executive — Council
Fedération
Politéq Ne
Europe
United States
Frank’ Norrison
Cuba Election Reflected Shifts In Labor Support
Dr Alfredo Zayas, elected Cuba president, cited rising dollar purchasing power as a factor. Molson notes Oils to be more than half. Matthew Woll of the AFL rejects party ties to a labor rout, warning some employers misread the ballot as a free pass to ignore workers. He remains confident the public will side with justice.
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Alfredo “Ayax
Can Daldar
Cuba
Doldar
Gald
Molson
American Federation of Labor
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Matthew Woll
Peach King Poisoning Inquest Seeks Truth in Fort Valley
Georgia authorities summon the widow and order a coroner inquiry into Fred D Heppard known as the peach king of Fort Valley. Dr John Funke, a chemist, and Dr Edgar Everhart examined the stomach contents to determine if the poison reached the victim. An inquest is set for Friday with witnesses including Mrs Jaciner Shepard, widow of the deceased.
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Georgia
F. D. Shepara
Macon
Garrett
John Funke
Atlanta
Fred D. Heppard
Fort Valley
Stepard
Edgar Everhart
Shepard
Hie Sud
Jaciner
Tacksonville
Matter of Taste Overheard at The Mikado
A brief exchange criticizes The Mikado noting it lacks the catchy tunes of Listen Lester. The pair comment on the show’s quality and appeal, ending with a remark about advertising in The News.
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Lester
Newa
Trucks Grow In Favor and Ride Rise in 1919 Reg
The year ends with 953 003 trucks in use, up from about 700 000 last year, a 21 percent gain and 16 percent above the rise in passenger cars. Only eighteen states compile truck registrations with Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania California New York and Texas among those listed, Nevada at the bottom.
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New York
Ilinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Caliioenia
Texas
Nevada
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Sita Aa
Saatheey Yel
Alfredo Zayas
Lumbago
PGE One
Hagerstowns Md
Thomas Kemp
Frederick
Maryland
Kemp's
Carty’s Furniture
Patrick St
Bast, Frederick
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Foot Outfitters
Frederick, MD
Rosenour & ‘Sons
Clothes Market
Eure
Bennetts
NiMarket St
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