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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1916

Page

16

Hughes Urges Just Laws for Labor and Compensation

In Sacramento the Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes urged an adequate compensation law for workers in hazardous interstate trades. He praised existing labor protections under Republican administrations, including safety acts and hours of service, calling for broader fair legislation and a move away from negligence actions toward true labor compensation.

Sacramento Cal Charles E. Hughes Hughes Department of Activity U. S

Cooperation and well managed labor ensure American prosperity

The passage argues that profitable results depend on workers recognizing the value of productive effort and managers guiding production. It stresses government responsibility to ensure sound foundations and calls for a spirit of cooperation among all involved as essential to America's ideals and prosperity.

United States

Aswell Attacks Hughes Over Inconsistencies in House

Representative Aswell of Louisiana assails Charles E. Hughes in the House for egoism and inconsistency. He accuses the Republican nominee of pandering to monopolistic interests and derides campaign statements as contradictory against preparedness and funding.

Washington, D. C Charles E. Hughes Aswell Louisiana Emocrat Hughes New York

Efficiency Expert Arrives to Speed Army Mail Service

M. H. Bunn, an efficiency expert from the postoffice department, arrives in San Antonio to study border mail handling. He praises Llano Grande post office for handling 14 000 pieces daily, aided by soldier clerks, and mentions limited complaints about tardy mail from troops. He plans to inspect railroad mail service with Chief Clerk Arnold and head to Eagle Pass and Ki Paso.

Postoffice Department Texas M. H. Bunn San Antonio Armistead Otto Praeger Mr. Bunn Llano Grande Tex Big City Laredo Post Office Department Bunn Arnold Railroad Mail Service Eagle Pass Ki Paso

Weather bulletin tracks tropical disturbance near Turks Island

Weather bureau reports the tropical disturbance that passed Porto Rico Tuesday morning lies west southwest of Turk's Island and moves northwestward. A close watch on the South Atlantic and Florida coasts has begun for the first signs of the storm.

Washington, D. C Weather Bureau Porto Rico Turk’s Island South Atlantic Florida

Conductor Honored For Mercy On Milk Request

J F Donnell a White River division conductor held a passenger train for 20 minutes at Cotter Ark to obtain milk for a sick baby aboard. Eb F Bush St Louis receiver praised the act saying it showed humanity above railroad discipline.

Mr. Bush

Inquiry into Shooting of Three Men in Dublin Opens

An inquiry in the Four Courts investigates the 1916 rebel killings of F. Sheehy Skeffington Ired McIntyre and Thomas Dickson without trial. The victims were shot by Captain Bowen Colthurst who was court martialed and found guilty but insane.

Dublin Ireland F. Sheehy Skeffington Ired McIntyre Thomas Dickson Bowen Colthurst

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