Telegraphers threaten general strike over Western Union
Washington June 4 Only federal intervention can avert a broad walkout by operators of Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. J Konenkamp president of the Telegraphers Union said he would mail the call for a strike after Western Union refused to submit to the National Labor Board. He doubted government action could come in time to prevent a walkout.
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Washington
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
Western Union
National Labor Board
Konenkamp
Cabinet and Labor Union Talks Face Uncertain Strike Risk
Secretary Wilson described a cabinet discussion on the labor dispute with the union leadership. Although no plan for immediate action was indicated, the matter was to be reviewed by the cabinet today. Mr Konenkamp said President Gompers assured him of interest, sympathy, and possible AFL assistance. no statement was issued by Gompers.
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Wilson
Konenkamp
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Survivors Reach Atlantic Ports After U Boat Attack
New York dispatch reports several ships arriving at Atlantic ports with survivors of the coastwise steamer Carolina sunk by a German U boat. Eva B Douglass brings about 300 people, another British steamer 18 passengers and one seaman, totaling 319 saved of 200 passengers aboard. Other vessels include City of Columbus with 117 aboard, Grecian with missing crew from Jacob M Haskell, Gov Cobb with 200 apprentices, Dorchester with 1200 aboard, and Huron from a southern port bringing additional survivors.
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New York
Carolina
Germany
Atlantic
Eva B. Douglass
City of Columbus
Savannah Line
Grecian
Jacob M. Haskell
Gov. Cobb
United States Shipping Board
Dorchester
Merchants and Miners Transportation Company
Huron
Americans Stop German Advance Over the Marne
American troops with French forces west of Chateau-Thierry halted German assaults near the Marne. They entered battle soon after arriving, repulsed attacks, and took prisoners as Germans suffered losses. Bridge explosions and disciplined defense helped French troops cross safely. Paris noted a slackening of German efforts later the same day.
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Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Paris
French War Office
Unaccounted Vessels and Hathaway Crew Amid Raider Activity
The harbor scene reveals several vessels unaccounted for besides the Carolina. Only the crew of the schooner Samuel W. Hathaway of Boston remains unknown in number. Despite a raider’s 10 days in American waters, its military impact appears limited as no transport or war-supply ship bound for Europe has been sunk. American losses total just over 20,000 tons gross, all coastwise ships, including seven sailing vessels.
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Carolina
Samuel W. Hathaway
Boston
Atlantic
American
Europe
Cotton crop condition improves toward record prospects
Washington reports the cotton crop on May 25 stood at 82.3 percent of normal, better than any May 25 reading in the last decade except 1911. Officials expect area planted to increase, with a July update for acreage and an outlook near record proportions.
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Washington
June
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Iereneet
War Council Sees Allied Victory With U S Aid
London reports the supreme war council endorses Allied prospects in the coming campaign. It affirms complete confidence in General Foch and praises President Wilson for coordinating American troop transport and brigading. The council notes German pressure on the Western Front and pledges unity of command to prevent enemy exhaustion of Allied reserves.
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London
Aupre Council
Foch
Wilson
Supreme War Council
Alliance of Free Peoples
Europe
United States
All kinds safety razors and blades at Guthrie s
Local hardware note lists safety razors and blades available at Guthrie s for shavers and grooming, signaling a broad selection for customers seeking wet shaving gear.
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Guthrie’s
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Smith
Joe T. Robinson
Stephen Brundidge
Senate
Jim G. Ferguson
John H. Page
Joe Ferguson
Ernest Tipton
A. A. Reeder
Saturday Evening Post
WAR Council
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