Labor Board concessions eyed to avert railroad strike
Government officials outlined final concessions the United States Labor Board would make to two million railroad workers in a bid to avert the strike. Ben Hooper presented the plan in a secret session, noting no further wage cuts would be sought soon, and unions favored negotiation as a basis while DOJ agents watched for potential court action if a strike occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Victor Little
Chicago
United States Labor Board
Ben Hooper
Hooper
Labor Board
Department of Justice
A. A. Thom
Thom
Washington
Carithers Bequeaths 28507 For Hospitals Churches And Cemetery
Thomas L Carithers of Gibson county leaves 5000 for a nurses home at Methodist hospital Princeton and 5000 for United Presbyterian church, plus 1000 for Archer Cemetery beautification. He also provides 1000 for benevolent use in Gibson county and distributes further gifts totaling over 17500 to friends and relatives. The bequest follows a 28257 judgment won in suit against his brother Joseph Carithers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Carithers
Methodist Hospital
United Presbyterian Church
Archer Cemetery
Gibson County
Thomas Carithers
Princeton
Carithers
Joseph Carithers
Methodist ‘S Hospital
Marsh T. Lewis
Will Blair
Farmers National Bank
Archer
United Church
Carthers
Government to Seek Injunction Over Railroad Strike
The Department of Justice signals possible court injunctions against railroad union leaders who refuse to rescind the strike call. Attorney General Daugherty cites the Pullman strike precedent and warns leaders could be jailed for contempt if they disobey. The government plans to move the mails and feed supplies if the walkout proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Railroad Brotherhood
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Supreme Court
Eugene V. Debs
Archer Post G A R Meeting Called For Friday
There will be a regular meeting of Archer Post at 2 30 this Friday afternoon at the hall. All members are requested to be present as there is business of importance to transact.
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The
Archer Post
Mrs Wright Returns Home After Visit with Roetzel
Mrs T B Wright of Mit Carmel returned home today after a brief stay in the city as the guest of Mrs H G Roetzel on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Wright
Mit
Carmel
H. G. Roetzel
South Main Street
Unsettled Weather Tonight Through Friday
The forecast calls for rain likely tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Expect scattered showers as a cold front moves through the area.
Almanac of the Day Sunrise Tomorrow Times
The almanac notes sunrise at 6 12 and sunset at 4 57 for the following day indicating daylight hours.
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Tomorow
Temperature Today At 6 A.M Weather Summary
The report shows a high of 74 and a low of 49 at 6 AM. A later high of 83 and a low of 52 are noted with cloudy conditions.
Program Held at M. E. Church
The Forward Movement Program of the Evansville district opened at the First M. E. Church with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. C. E. Flynn presided as ministers led devotions and discussions, interspersed with musical numbers. An evening session at Memorial M. E. Church on South Gibson Street begins at 7:30 with Rev. A. L. Williams and Dr. Willis Rowe scheduled to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church Forward Movement
Evansville
M. E
C. E. Flynn
First Methodist
Memorial M. E
South Gibson Street
A. L. Williams
Willis
Rowe
Kansas City Sees Big Population Jump in August
August adds 609 babies to Kansas City's population, 80 more than August last year. For the rest of the year, births average about three more per day than in the previous year.
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Kansas City
Paid Too Much Money for Ice Commissions
Holt & Brandor Ice Company of Evansville sues Dearbon A. Jansen in Gibson circuit court for 4000 alleging overpaid ice bills and improper profits. It seeks 1500 for unpaid ice charges, 1000 for commission refunds, plus 1000 each for 1916 and 1917 profit miscalculations. Attorneys Brill Hatfield Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Circuit
Vanderburgh
Holt & Brandor Ice Company
Evansville
Dearbon A. Jansen
Jansen Ice Company
Plaintff
Brill, Hatfield and Brady
Import of Mexican ant bears sparks Washington anxieties
Fruit and vegetable growers in Washington state seek importation of three Mexican ant bears a male and two females to acclimate indoors in a greenhouse. The creatures feed on potato bugs locusts and other insects harming crops and will spend winter inside to curb pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Washington
Mexico
Police James King Visits Mt Carmel Today
Police James King traveled to Mt Carmel today on an assigned duty. The visit focused on local safety duties and community outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James King
Mt. Carmel
Mrs Sallie Stewart Returns From Visit In Illinois
Mrs Sallie Stewart returns to her Lawrenceville Illinois home after a visit with her daughter Mrs Grace Nittner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Stewart
Lawrenceville, Ill
Gracé .Nittter
Booze Smugglers Defy Blockade In Atlantic Run
An Atlantic coast liquor smuggler recounts loading six rifles and a crew, delivering contraband from the West Indies to Norfolk, dodging submarines and destroyers, and netting about $18,000 on a single voyage. Shore agents solicit orders from buyers. the operation proceeds despite government patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Norfolk
West Indies
Capt. X
Ea Oh Speedy
Bahamas
We. O
Hher
Water company sued for fire loss in Oakland City
Luda Ashby and Willard B. Ashby file a $5,000 civil suit in Gibson circuit court against Oakland City Water Company and the town of Oakland City. They claim the 1919 blaze destroyed a $4,000 frame residence with $1,000 in furniture due to no water supply and negligent maintenance of water works after the company leased or sold its plant to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luda Ashby
Willard B.ashby
Oakland City ‘Water Company
Oakland City
Gibson,gircuit
Luther Benyon
Oakland City Water Company
Deaths and medical notes from Hazleton era
Death of L. J. Thorne Civil War veteran at his Hazleton home after years of illness. Funeral Friday at sister Miss Mattie Thorne's Thorne Hill home with private burial. Survives include widow, three sisters, and brother T. T. Thorne. Also notes Loraine Martin's appendectomy and Mrs. Vesper Ennes' departure from Columbus after a visit with the Ennes family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
L. J. Thorne
Mattie Thorne
Thorne ‘Hill
Thorne
Jennie Kelly
Belle Decker
T. T. Thorne
Robert Pfohl Returns to Vincennes After City Visit
Robert Pfohl returned to his home in Vincennes today following a visit in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pfohl
Vincennes
Mutiny Allegations Surface Over Pay and Conduct
Fragmentary notes allege discontent after uneven pay and treatment for navigator and a Black person labeled in the text. References to a mutinous sentiment and ongoing cleanup suggest internal disputes and unresolved grievances.
Legion Members Get Kansas City Sleeper
Gibson county American Legion members attending the national convention in Kansas City will use a special tourist sleeper. Burlington railroad officials arranged for a sleeper from St Louis parked in Kansas City for three days. Ex service men may travel round trip for 16.77 dollars with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gibson County
Kansas City
Princeton Post
Ben H. Watt
B. L. ‘Langstadt
Burlington Railroad
Eby
Ingion Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brotherhood
Hetdis Clements
Philhtiff
Weather Report
BEB
M. E. Church
Russia
American Relief Administration
United States
Riga
Evansville Ice Company
Norfolk Harbor
Garland
Sarardagrese AS
Brera Eras
Loraine Martin
Methodist Hopital
Vesper Ennes
Columbus
Ind
Ennes
W. S. Ennes
Sleeper
Legion
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