Two Bie Associations Debate Merge at Convention
James E. Smith president of the Mississippi Valley waterways association urges merging with the Mississippi Valley Association to unite aims of boosting valley industry. He criticizes Congress for only 12 million dollars for waterways and backs the Newton bill seeking over 65 million. Harry E. Merrick accuses criminal strikes and calls for business farmer unity to curb them. Major General Lansing H. Beach explains water transport costs less power than rail.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi Valley Waterways Association
Mississippi Valley Association
James E. Smith
Congress
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Harry E. Merrick
Chicago
Waterways Campaign
Lansing H. Beach
Quote on water vs rail transport costs and manpower
A speaker argues water transportation handles tonnage more cheaply than rail. He notes ship and barge loading costs are lower than rail loading and unloading. He cites that only about 16 men per railroad are needed to run trains while boats mainly require crews, claiming water transport overhead is far lower.
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United States
Maintenance Men Demand Higher Wages April 28 Call
In Chicago on April 20 the Northwestern district general chairman's association of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and rail road shop leaders urged a temporary $1 daily wage increase with time and one half for overtime after eight hours. Some 100,000 members could walk out April 28 if the demand is not granted, affecting 35 railroads within 400 miles of Chicago. The request was sent to E. F. Garble of Detroit and to President Wilson and the general manager's association. Current pay ranges from $2.24 to $3.20 per day.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Northwest
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Chairman's Association
E. F. Garble
Detroit
Brotherhood
Labor Board
Wilson
General Manager's Association
Frank M. Silick
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Expect Kansas Mines Will Be Open Today
Crawford county coal miners idle from a walkout over the arrest of President Alexander M. Howat and three union leaders are expected to resume operations today officials said. Howat indicated the miners would decide. A district court order requires resumption by April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kas
Crawford County
Alexander M. Howat
Howat
Austrian in Los Angeles shoots self after deportation threat
In Los Angeles on April 20, Austrian immigrant Mike Dragich argued with an acquaintance who warned him of deportation. He brooded overnight, placed two American flags in his room, kissed them, then shot himself as others found him dying, whispering My United States.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Mike Dragich
Dragich
Dragic
United States
Mexican states pledge loyalty to Carranza amid separatist move
Mexican consul Meide Fierro in Galveston reports an official dispatch from Mexico City stating every state has wired assurances to President Carranza of loyalty to the federal government and refusal to join the Sonora separatist movement.
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Galveston
Tex
Meide, Fierro
Mexico City
Mexico
Carranza
Sonora
France uses phonograph to record voices of released criminals
In France criminals are compelled to speak and sing into a phonograph before their discharge from prison so their voices may be identified in the future if needed. The practice aims to create a voice record to aid law enforcement and ensure accountability after release.
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France
Blood defense pledge and Swift Specific remedy notice
Army health warning stresses purity of blood as defense against disease and calls for Swift Specific Co. for free medical advice. A dated solicitation claims a fifty year track record and urges readers to write to Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
England's New Budget Shift Raises Taxes and Debt Plan
London April 19 The budget speech by Chancellor J. Austin Chamberlain outlines higher revenue aims and a policy to raise the excess profits tax to sixty percent. It forecasts debt redemption of 234 million pounds this year and 300 million next, with taxes boosted across post, beer, wine, cigars, stamps and stock trades. The income tax remains largely, save for a sixpence supertax on incomes above 30,000 pounds. Debate stalls until tomorrow amid criticism over cost of living and floating debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
J. Austin Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Nations
Miss Elsie Blume to Leave for Chicago
Miss Elsie Blume plans to move to Chicago this week after resigning from her post as a teacher at St. Peter Evangelical Sunday school. She has been active in church and Young People’s society work and will be greatly missed. Families and local residents noted various travels and visits involving area residents, with several planning trips and others ill or recovering.
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Elsie Blume
Chicago
Miss Blume
St. Peter
Mildred Laughlin
Golden
Quincy
Grace Stuckey
Young Women's Christian Association
Cincinnati
Stuckey
Wiskitchen
M. H. Ball
Philadelphia
Herman Wielage
Virgil
Anniversary notices and church activities in Adams County
Sunday events mark St John Lutheran anniversary sermon by Rev E F P Schueler with music by League quartets and chorus. Christian Endeavor society of First Presbyterian celebrates 32nd anniversary with a picnic at Dorothy Dunlap’s home. Grace M E fellowship supper honors Miss Mabel Allen. United Commercial Travellers hold annual service. Rev Edward A Thompson speaks on Utility Charity and Temperance. Sewing society meets for 11 day event at St John Lutheran school hall. Mrs C A Moorman lectures on Mental Hygiene at YWCA. Adams County Home Bureau set May 1 meeting with talks by Miss Juliet Lita Bane and Miss Susan Wilder. Chester H Childs named campaign director for First Union Church in parallel interchurch movement drive. C E officers meet at Ruth Enlow’s home. Bible in public schools endorsed. rallies planned across county. Evangelistic meetings begin at South Side Mission with Rev G L Losh absent. Rev F S Eitelgeorge to speak tonight. Central Baptist Teachers Conference discusses Church Membership with talks by Miss Lottie Luther and Edward Johnsen.
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Home Bureau
Juliet Lita Bane
Susan Wilder
Adams County Home Bureau
Quincy
C. E
Christian Endeavor Society
Adams County
Ruth Enlow
North Twelfth Street
Illinois C. E. Society
I. W. Bingaman
Lola Smith
Clayton
Lee Viar
Fowler
Thomas Wyatt
Mendon
Harry Gi
South Side Mission
G. L. Losh
Grace M. E
J. H. Hafily
F. S. Eitelgeorge
Eighth
Kentucky Street
M. E
Central Baptist Sunday School
Lottie Luther
Edward Johnsen
Strikers Charged Under Lever Act in California
Indictments against 27 people allege involvement in the Southern California railroad switchmen strike in violation of the Lever Act. Warrants issued by Judge Bledsoe and handed to federal deputies. Bail set at 5000 dollars per defendant.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Federal Grand Jury
B. F. Bledsoe
United States District Court
United States
Marshalls
Heavy rains push Des Moines river toward Mississippi
Heavy rains Monday raise the Des Moines river, threatening higher water as tributaries feed the main stream. Forecasts from Hannibal warn the Des Moines rise may check Mississippi declines, with levees sustaining long high-water pressure while landowners await river retreat.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Mississippi
Fox River
Quincy
H. L. Waldron
Hannibal
M Hannibal
Keokuk
Taylor
Big Clas Taken In By Minnewawa Tribe
More than one hundred candidates were conferred membership in Minnewawa Tribe No. 159 Improved Order of Red Men at a large Salem hall meeting. The Macomb team led exemplification and degree work with many Red Men from Jacksonville Colchester and nearby towns in attendance along with state officers including Grand Sachem J A Kapps Great Junior Sagamore George M Adams Great Chief Recorder O F Whitmer and Past Great Sachem Williams. O E Bond the state organizer remained for the initiation. This was the largest class ever formed by a fraternal group.
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Salem Hall
Eagles Hall
Macomb
Illinois
Jacksonville
Colchester
J. A. Kapps
Oak Park
Sagamore
George M. Adams
Bloomington
Recorder of
O. F. Whitmer
Sachem Williams
Hannibal
O. E. Bond
Zion Bank Officials Subpoenaed In Zion Church Inquiry
Chicago April 20 Zion bank cashier W J Bull of Zion City and Zion church cashier George H Bright along with other church officers were subpoenaed to appear before the Zion investigation commission in Chicago on Wednesday. They must bring all church records as the panel probes charges of fraudulent fundraising and misrepresentation in the church case.
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Chicago
W. J. Bull
Zion Bank of
Zion City
Ill
George H. Bright
Zion Church
Zion Investigation Commission
Illinois
Aftermath of Flu Promotes Cough Relief and Care
A physician highlights lingering airway inflammation after influenza and cautions that untreated post infection coughs can lead to pneumonia. Advice includes moderate outdoor activity, nutritious meals, rest, and avoiding chills. Nightly Vicks VapoRub is recommended to draw out inflammation and carry vapors deep into the lungs. Samples offered by Vick Chemical Company.
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Vick
Vick Chemical Company
Broad Street
Greensboro
N.C
Salem church aid makes large dining hall for banquet
In Salem a church event was held in the school hall gymnasium with the Ladies Aid Society earning praise for transforming another part of the building into a large dining hall and serving a sumptuous banquet to visitors and members.
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Ferce
Salém School
Ladies Aid Society of
Salem
Big Initiation By The Western Catholic Union Branches
The Western Catholic Union branches in the city held a joint installation at the Eagles hall on Monday night. It was the largest initiation event to date, with 106 candidates admitted after a months long city campaign. Nearly 900 people attended the meeting followed by a dance, led by initiating officers William Heckenkamp Jr Joseph Freiburg Joseph J Helake and Fred Timpe. Whist games occupied sixty five tables with prizes won by Miss Matilda Eyer Miss Stella Tholen Miss Pauline Boesing Mrs Lea Jansen Joseph Bringaze and Carl?
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Western Catholic Union
Eagles Hall
William Heckenkamp, Jr
Joseph Freiburg
Joseph J. Helake
Fred Timpe
Matilda Eyer
Stella ‘Tholén
Pauline Boesing
Lea Jansen
Joseph Bringaze
Carl
Relief for tired feet with Tiz remedy claim
An advertisement touts Tiz as the sole cure for tired, swollen, and painful feet. It promises instant relief, reduced shoe tightness, and lasting comfort with a box purchasable at drug stores or department stores, implying annual savings.
Sage and Sulphur: A Old Hair Darkening Remedy
Sage and Sulphur Compound promises natural darkening for faded or gray hair. A drugstore version claims to be an improved, easy to use recipe that darkens hair evenly with no telltale gray, requiring only dampening a sponge or brush and applying to a small strand.
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Wyeth
Tyne
Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Eczema Relief
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a fast remedy for fiery itchy eczema. He says its germ destroying properties soothe, heal, and clear the skin, advising sufferers to obtain a small jar from any good druggist and use it like cold cream.
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Harry Githens
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Baylis
U. GC. T
Edward A. Thompson
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United Commercial Traveller's Association
Sewing Society of
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C. A. Moorman
Young Women’s Christian Association
Cho%se
Chester H. Childs
Inter Church World Movement
Heywood Art
Warewayland CO
Vick Licks
Beucans
Weeilers
N. 5Th ST
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