WAGE SCALE UNSKILLED LABOR idle in panama canal region
In Panama April 18, opposition grows to reductions in the skilled wage scale under a February 2 executive order shaping the canal’s permanent government. Goethals favors maintaining the present scale until construction ends, while unions prepare for possible strike action. Unemployed labor and rising lawlessness, with idle Negroes and West Indian migrants, compound public works standstill. Balboa Ancon cemetery exhumations proceed as 1000 bodies are moved. France to build a legation in Panama near the seawall.
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Panama
Canal
Wilson
Panama Canal
United States
Metal Trades Department of
American Federation of Labor
Metal Trades Council
Adamson
George W. Goethals
Goethals
Colonel Goethals
Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Reublics
Central
South
Amerca
Chirique
Panama Republic
Panama City
Colon
Balboa
Ancon
Rance
University Club
Pacific
Paris
Alamo Heights Promises Scenic Living Above Downtown
San Antonio residents have bought over $100,000 worth of Alamo Heights property in six weeks. The appeal centers on elevated views, live oaks, laurels, and wildflowers. No canvassing. buyers are city-value conscious home seekers. Take a ride to our branch office to see the area.
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Alamo Heights
San Antonio
Texas
iInvestigate
Princesses oppose matrimony to order across European courts
London April 18 European courts face a widespread strike by princesses against arranged matches imposed by royal parents. The movement targets the old system as Princess Patricia of Connaught and other highborn women resist marrying for status, while dowagers blame feminism and royal matchmakers. Prominent princesses such as Grand Duchess Tatiana and Princess Elizabeth of Roumania are cited, with the Prince of Wales also rumored to reject a union with an unsuitable candidate.
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London
Patricia of
Connaught
Canada
New World
Brunswick
William
Germany
Nicholas
Russia
Tatiana
Elizabeth
Roumania
Maria
Coburg
Prince of Wales
Hope for convention in Austin grows as support spreads
Austin expects to host the next state Democratic convention with backing from the Chamber of Commerce campaign committee. At a meeting the group reported progress and said most large Texas cities already pledged support for Austin. A committee was formed to present Austin’s claims to the state party.
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Austin
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Caldwell and Guadalupe counties award bridge contract
Caldwell and Guadalupe counties awarded the contract for a new iron bridge over the river at Luling. Commissioners selected a bid proposal and set terms for construction to begin promptly, signaling a major infrastructure project for the region.
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Caldwell and
Guadalupe County Commissioners
Luling
Guadalupe Counties
Humors Rise With Spring and Health Promoted
An old advertisement asserts spring brings humors, but Hood's Sarsaparilla drains them to keep the body healthy. It claims the best health comes from asking for Perfection Lard and similar product endorsements.
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Hood
Dan
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Crockett
Otto Riebe
Northree
White Horse Tavern
Hope For Convention
Democratic Executive Committee
A. P. Wooldridge
L. P. Lochridge
George W. Littlefield
Charles Rogan
Will H. Felts
San Marcos
Hess & Kelly
Dallas
Southern Pacific Railroad
A. B. Jackson
J. P. Schrenk
Murray West
Travis County Good Roads Association
Roy Bedichek
Dittlinger
Houston
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Bryan
Hillsboro
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Dittlinger Lime CO
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