Wage Contracts for Apprentices At Typographical Union Meet
At the International Typographical Union convention in Baltimore on August 19 delegates unanimously endorsed a standard wage contract for apprentices. The report and contract were printed and sent to all subordinate unions in the United States and Canada. The article notes five year apprenticeships and debates over six or seven day schedules, with emphasis on laws and old age provisions.
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Baltimore
International Typographcal Union
Committee On
United States
Canada
Cem
Alsa
Shipping bill passes Senate end to bitter struggle
Washington Aug 19 The government shipping bill cleared the Senate 88 to 21 after sharp partisan opposition and Democratic unity. It creates a Merchant Marine Board to acquire and operate ships with 50 million dollars funded via Panama canal bonds. The measure enables diplomatic action against foreign discrimination and allows withholding clearance from captains denying freight to American shippers.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
House
Treasury
Borah
Federal judge bars sale of lake boats
Judge K M Landis in Chicago granted a temporary restraining order preventing Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Transportation Co from selling nine ships to the French government. Scranton Coal Co of Scranton Pa moved for the order and seeks a permanent injunction, claiming a contract to ship 460000 tons annually to Duluth Chicago and Milwaukee using the vessels.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
Federal Court
Great Lakes
First photo shows Captain Charles Fryatt hailed as war loss
The article notes Captain Charles A Fryatt of the Brussels was shot by Germans at Bruges after attempting to sink a submarine. The British government recommends an extra 500 annually for his widow in addition to government compensation, and the Great Eastern Railroad grants a 1250 annuity.
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Charles A. Fryatt
Brussels
Bruges
United States
Fryatt
Great Eastern Railroad
Plant Manager Held For LaSalle Fire
Otto LaSalle district, Aug 19. R J Hummel assistant superintendent of the German American Cement Co. plant at LaSalle and his Chicago bodyguard Charles L Foster were held to the grand jury by a coroner s jury for the killing of Stanley Vasian amid a cement workers strike. Guards Burkhardt and Dodge released. Fire Wardens investigate a $100000 blaze at the same plant Tuesday night.
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Ottawa
Ill
R. J. Hummell
LaSalle
Charles L. Foster
Chicago
Stanley Vasian
la Salle
George Burkhardt
W. A. Dodge
Princeton Opening Delayed by Plague
Princeton University delayed its opening from September 26 to October 10 due to infantile paralysis outbreaks across the country. School officials chose cooler weather for the start to reduce disease risk as students arrive from various regions.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Freight Wreck Near Ottawa Kills Flagman in Collision
A Burlington switching train collided with a Rock Island train near North Ottawa, resulting in the death of flagman Michael Creed and severe injuries to Burlington brakeman Joan Neary who may not recover. The crash involved about a dozen freight cars piled on the track.
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Ottawa
Tit
North
Burlington Railroad
Rock Island Railroad
Michael Creed
Joan Neary
Burlington
Banker John W. Aldrich Dies in Normal Illinois
John W. Aldrich, president of the First National Bank of Normal, Illinois, died Friday evening in Bloomington.
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Normal
Bloomington
Ill
John W. Aldrich
First National Bank of
Catholic Press Seeks Paper Price Probe
At the sixth annual Catholic Press association convention the resolutions committee was instructed to prepare a memorial to the federal trade commission on print paper prices. The meeting opened by John Paul Chew of St. Louis, the president, and marked the start of Catholic week activities.
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Catholic Press
New York
Catholic Press Association
Resolutions Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Spynday
John Paul Chew
St. Louis
Deutschland Submarine Arrives Safely in Bremen
A Berlin telegram reported the German submarine Deutschland reached Bremen from the United States safely on Thursday. Newport News dispatches say a Norwegian steamer captain, passing the submarine August 10 near the Virginia capes, mistook her for a sailing ship in distress. The Deutschland was noted to have collapsible masts while at Baltimore.
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Geneva
Paris
Berlin
Neue Zuricher
Bremen
United States
Newport News
Hampton Roads
Virginia Capes
Baltimore
General's Daughter Donates Blood to Help Babies
Miss Houston Scott, 14, daughter of Gen. Hugh L. Scott chief of staff of the United States army, donated five ounces of her blood for serum to combat infantile paralysis. The operation occurred Saturday Aug. 12 in Washington and was kept secret until health officials urged public disclosure to encourage others to donate blood.
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Houston Scott
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Washington
Grace Methodist church service leads prayer meeting at home
Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick of Grace Methodist church led the prayer meeting at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home hall Thursday night and will deliver the sermon Sunday evening at 6 30. Several Home residents and visitors are mentioned with travel plans and family connections. a death is reported and a humorous note closes the item.
Personal notices and visits across Quincy area
Brief items list local visits and departures. Isaac Huffman chiropodist at 209 Majestic Building Garnett Moe secretary for Baptist Missionary Training School heads to Chicago after visiting family at 809 York Street Snyder’s New Cabs 26c phone 10. Mr and Mrs M Bentz of Taylor Missouri drive to Quincy for a day with friends. Lawrence Wella returns from Chicago. J H Bastert Co moves to 629 Maine Street Majestic Building. Families plan trips to Bluff Park Iowa. Steamer Keokuk departs Sunday 8 a m with Noiles orchestra. Gustav Frei from Columbus formerly Germany visits sister-in-law Mrs Margaret Frei. learns of brother’s death. Ice sold by Quincy Ice Dealers 221 South Tenth Street. Mrs J F Ruten and Irene visit Abs H Voshake at 1212 North Twelfth Street. Mildred Schell of Macomb visits parents at 813 North Eighth Street. Mary Feld hosts roast chicken luncheon at Blue Ribbon Buffet. Mrs Ben Sibbing of Kansas City visits relatives. Dr G W Burch hears sister-in-law Emma Van Kirk in Dayton slightly improved but recovery doubtful. Miss Elsie Pfaffe enjoys visit from Otto Pfaffe, Mrs William Inman, and Cora and Theodore Pfaffe of Keokuk. Ella Shorter of Oklahoma City and daughter Winifred Shorter arrive to make their home here. Misses Gail Rogers Kathryn Otten Myrtle Newell return from Chicago. Nina Howards of Kirksville returns home after two weeks with Mrs H W Rupp. Mrs B F Scott, Bessie, and Harry Scott depart for Galesburg and eastern state points to visit relatives.
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Isaac Huffman
Majestic
Garnett Moe
Chicago
York Street
Snyder
M. Bentz
Taylor
Quincy
Gunlock
Kiefer
G. W. Burch
Burch
Emma van Kirk
Dayton
Elsie Pfaffe
Otto Pfaffe
William Inman
Cora
Theodore Pfaffe
Keokuk
Ella Shorter
Oklahoma City
Okla
Winifred Shorter
Gail Rogers
Kathryn Otten
Myrtle Newell
Nina Howards
Kirksville
H. Wf. Rupp
Third
Elm Streets
B. F. Scott
Bessie
Harry
North Fourth Street
Galesburg
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promised relief for summer colds
An ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a simple cure for stuffed heads, runny noses, and coughs. It claims balsams clear nasal passages quickly, reducing coughing and speeding recovery, urging readers to buy a bottle and keep the rest for future coughs.
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Dr. Bell
Adv
Dead jockey son of wealthy parents identified
New York, Aug. 19 Identification Friday disclosed that a jockey killed Thursday in a race at a Flemington New Jersey county fair was Sidney Kahn, 20, son of Solomon Kahn a wealthy New York metal manufacturer. Kahn, a Columbia University student, owned horses but rode for another in the fair race. He was described by his parents as obsessed with riding race horses.
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New York
Flemington
N. J
Sidney Haggerty
Sidney Kahn
Solomon Kahn
Kahn
Columbia University
Women May Get the Ballot in England
Aug 19 London report notes a reform movement gaining practical political traction as women’s suffrage moves forward amid wartime caution. Premier Asquith’s past opposition softened when he indicated that future franchise reforms would likely include women, signaling a potential shift in policy despite the war’s complexities.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Postal Surplus Reported
Washington August 19 The surplus of 5200000 from the postal service for the year ended June 30 was reported to President Wilson by Postmaster General Burleson. Secretary McAdoo said this is the third time since 1868 that postal revenues have been deposited in the treasury and all three years have been under the present administration.
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Washington
Postal Service
Wilson
Burleson
McAdoo
Treasury
Pullman to Build Plant in Mingo Ohio
Pullman Car company plans a new branch plant at Mingo Ohio twenty miles north of Wheeling West Virginia. The firm has bought 200 acres of land and will hire 5,000 skilled workers. Construction will start soon per an official announcement.
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Pullman
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Pullman Car Company
Pullman, Ht
Mingo
Here
Chicago publishers practicing economy in paper use
Chicago publishers met to discuss the white paper situation. Reports from publishers show economy in paper size and distribution has been practiced for months, with other savings methods that will release several hundred tons of paper weekly to relieve the general situation.
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Chicago
Committee Assignments Highlight Western Republican Team
Chicago August 18 James R Garfield of Ohio will head work among women Harold L Ickes of Illinois will direct the effort to line up former progressives for Hughes and Fairbanks at the western campaign headquarters of the Republican national committee.
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Chicago
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Harold L. Ickes
Illinois
Hughes and
Fairbanks
Republican National Committee
Chautauqua Week In Palmyra Draws Local Attendees
Palmyra hosts chautauqua activities with Mrs Glascock and Miss Feaster among those trading and visiting. Cars bustle transporting passengers to events as residents like Clay Gibbons and Dr Hamlin engage in local commerce and social visits across Hannibal and Marblehead.
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LA Salle Fire
Germany
Mr. Kirkpatrick
Grace Methodist Church
Scott
Clinton
Engineer Roberts
Mr. Scott
Mrs. Chauncy Bush
Mason City
Iowa
Charles Barton
Cottage 22
Sawtell Home
California
P. H. Rutherford
Thelma
Grace Street
Hannibal
Mrs. Pepper
Maude Pepper
Cottage 10
J. H. Bastert Co
Illinois State Bank
Maine St
Lawrence Wells
D. L. Musselman
E. . Musselman
Bluff Park
Mary M. Musselman
Noiles
Gustav Frei
Columbus, O
Margaret Frei
South Tenth Street
J. F. Ruten
Irene
Mkiefer
Mildred Schell
Macomb
Geo. Schell
North Eighth Street
Mary Feld
Twirch
Harvey Sinnock
Ben Sibbing
Kansas City
England
Pillsbury
Bonanza
City
Teijico
Acme
Weltin
Washington Crisp
D. C
Kellogg's Post Toasties
Chile
Brown & Maya
I J. H. BR
OWN & Son
Chicago Publishers Practicing Economy
Philadel
HLA
Palmyra
Cathryn Feaster
Clay Gibbons
Ogle Ramey
Heather
Mattie Glascock
Cherry Dell
Henry Glascock
Brookfield
Evelyn McPike
Ena Clark
Alma Cort
Henry Terrill
Annie Chipman
Tom Will Carter
W. K. Glascock
Wilson Glascock
A. P. Meike
Bryan Clark
Emerson
Dr. Hamlin
Haycraft
Chautauqua
Olgie Ramey
W. IK. Glascock
Arthur Graves
Charles Haggard
Gon
Willie
Marblehead
Henry Plank
Hamlin
Callahan Place
Philadelphia
Cleo Roberts
George Vickery
Melvin McElwee
Henry McElwee
Gem City Electric Co
The
Quincy Electric Supply Co
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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