01 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
1
A retro notice urges readers to become customers, promising a good time to open an account. It hints at preparing for opportunity and mentions commercial printing services and the news office offering samples and prices.
A Worcester woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and enabling a healthy baby boy after infertility. The letter praises the product and urges others to seek confidential advice from the Pinkham company. Also note: Peerless Paper Meat Sacks for sale at the News Office.
A company memo warns officers and employes of a looming general strike by railway workers seeking eight hours and overtime. It argues the move raises costs by about 4 million annually, notes arbitration is offered but rejected by the unions, and stresses the firm’s intent to minimize disruption while preserving public service.
President Wilson and congressional leaders push eight hour day bill to avert a railroad strike. Adamson introduces the measure in the House and Senate leaders plan similar action. White House talks with union chiefs and lawmakers continue as the administration seeks swift passage and investigation of the eight hour impact.
Chicago Sept 1 Preparations against a strike proceed as embargos on freight spread to main lines nationwide. W G Lee of the Order of Railway Trainmen says eight hour day bill could ease strike worries. A central committee will hire new men and coordinate runs with priority to milk trains and vital freight. If one road moves trains others help in distress. Lumber imports approx 640 million feet annually.
Philadelphia reports soaring food prices tied to labor unrest and potential railroad strikes. Milk dealers seek to supply half their normal output by motor trucks, while coal and meat costs also rise amid transport disruptions. Produce, flour, butter, and eggs jump as retail chains and grocers warn of further increases.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Warren Fairbanks notified of Republican vice presidential nomination. United States Senator Lawrence Sherman delivered the address. Fairbanks accepted and discussed campaign issues. Married attendees from various regions observed the lawn ceremony at Fairbanks home.
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