Arbitration Averts East Coast Railroad Engineer Strike
The engineers of fifty eastern railroads avoided a strike after signing an arbitration agreement. A seven member panel will choose five Umpires if needed, with White Neill and Knapp to appoint. Charles Neill and Judge Knapp helped broker the deal after wage demands of 15 to 18 percent. The UK parliamentary electors total 7,984,600, up 80,925 from last year.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Comitee
Hovof
Hoads
White
Labor
Neill
Knapp
Charles P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Martina Knapp
United States Commerce Court
United Kingdom
Titanic survivors search continues as bodies not recovered
In Halifax on May 1, embalmers processed unidentified victims from the disaster. The list remained at sixty with two new identifications possible, while relatives hold out hope. Major Blanton Winship said he saw the unidentified dead and has given up finding Major Butt's body.
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Associated Press
Halifax
N. S
George Widener Jr
Philadelphia
Mr. Widener
Minea
Blanton Winship
Major Butt
Luling Elects Mayor In Special Election
W L Ridout defeats O F Stair for mayor in a special election by 105 to 84. Stair had defeated Ridout by two votes weeks earlier. Stair resigned to avoid a contest and the two faced off again yesterday in Luling Texas.
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Luling
Tex
W. L. Ridout
O. F. Stair
Stair
Ridout
Mission Board Meets in Nashville Finishes Africa Site Debate
The Methodist Episcopal Church South board of missions opened its fifty sixth annual session in Nashville Tennessee with focus on selecting Africa mission location. Bishop W R Lambuth, who surveyed the area last year, has submitted a report. Decision looms whether to establish the mission this year or next. The college of bishops will convene Monday.
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Board of Missions
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Africa
W. R. Lambuth
College of Bishops
Country Overrun By Snakes In Louisiana
Avondale Louisiana residents fear an inundated swamp as moccasins and other reptiles emerge after high water. A lineman reported shooing snakes from a cable box and off guy wires while attempting repairs. Pennsylvania tobacco fields yield 1100 pounds per acre, not the top of the list.
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Associated Press
Avondale
Pennsylvania
Diaz Paris Dinner Honors Porfirio Diaz in Paris
In May 1 proceedings the Franco American committee hosted a dinner with guests including Jose Ives de Limantour Colonel Diaz General Brugere ex Governor Landa y Escandon and Senor Sebastian de Mier Jules Charles-Roux presiding. Diaz praised France and lauded Limantour while avoiding comment on Mexico's troubles.
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Associated Press
Paris
Porfirio Diaz
Jose Ives de Limantour
Mexico
Colonel Diaz
General Brugere
Landau Escandon
Senor
Sebastian de Mier
France
Jules Charles-Roux
General Diaz
Senor Limantour
Officers School at Camp Mabry May 6 to 15
Active preparations begun by the adjutant general's department for an officers school of instruction at Camp Mabry May 6 through May 15. Assistant Quartermaster General E. E. Walker leads the effort to accommodate 120 officers from state guard organizations for rifle practice and training at the camp.
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Camp Mabry
Austin
Tex
Adjutant General’s Department
Officers School of Instruction
E. E. Walker
Brock Case Set for May 20
In Austin Texas on May 1 Henry Brock charged with murder of Mollie King appears before Judge Calhoun in Fifty-third district court. Trial date set for May 20.
Vinci Vinol Promises Blood Renovation Strength
Mrs Hattie Hall describes a side abscess and prolonged illness followed by Vinol treatment from Fischer's Drug Store in Schenectady. She credits Vinol with enriching her blood boosting strength and restoring general health. The ad urges readers to start Vinol now to improve blood quality and vitality.
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Vinci
Mrs. Hall
Hattie Hall
Schenectady
N. Y
Fischer's Drug Store
Gibbs
Postoffice
Lane seeks AG action on San Antonio church complaint
Austin May 1 Attorney General Lightfoot expected to explain why no further action has been taken on the complaint against City Treasurer F W Church of San Antonio over reports on the condition of interest and sinking funds for bonds. The Texas comptroller asks for department action and cites prior notice from November 5, 1911 urging compliance with state law.
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Austin
Tex
Lightfoot
F. W. Church
San Antonio
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