Wage boost granted for rail workers totaling 30 million
The federal railway labor board announced a 30 million dollar annual wage increase affecting 75 000 railroad employees with raises ranging from 32 1 2 to 38 4 0 dollars per month effective January 1 1920 The decision supports existing rules and calls for further hearings if needed while deeming the increases just and reasonable The prior raise was issued January 1 1919 covering chauffeurs drivers conductors depot men office clerks and messengers and other personnel with different monthly ranges был
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Chicago
Federal Railway Labor Board
American Halleny Express Company
Railway Board
Esch-Cumming Transportation
Express Company
Untiss Ceet
A Ballinger
Order of Railway Expressmen
Wet cabaret raid nets four arrested at Ballard site
Police report three women and a man arrested after a dry squad raid at 338 W 75th Street near Ballard. Citizens say a Vancouver sloop carried a cargo of whisky to open a wet cabaret, with 396 quarts found in a garage and two men still at large. Federal officials pursued a fishing sloop upsound.
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W. 75Th St
Vancouver
Ballard
Walter Allen
Allen
W. Co. Warren
R. Pagent
Toledo Votes Today on City Ownership of Street Car Lines
Toledo votes today on municipal ownership of the transportation system after a federal injunction and appeals court actions. Judge Killits previously halted the ballot but the U S circuit court suspended the injunction and ordered the August 10 election.
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Toledo
Toleio
John M. Killits
Election Board
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Killiue
Cil
Killats
Toledo Traction, Light & Power Company
City of
Appelate
Killitas
Kijlite
Killite
Guiry
Curling Iron Blaze Causes Teen Death in Tacoma
Edith Bennett, 17, of Tacoma, died after a curling iron combusted while she heated it over an alcohol stove during a picnic. The burns were fatal the following day reported from the city.
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Tacoma
Edith Bennett
City
Oregon to Get Bids on State Highways
The Oregon state highway commission met in Portland to consider bids on 77 miles of state highway work. The injunction noted is a victory for Toledo street railway interests by delaying bonds for motor buses, aiming to secure buses before winter and ensure public transport in an emergency if the company withdraws service again.
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Oregon
Portland
State Highway Commission
Street Railway
Toledo
He Caught ’Em Too Young Arrested
A game warden found 10 trout under six inches in a basket Sunday. Ishi failed to carry a tape measure. A warrant was issued by Prosecutor Fred C Brown late Monday.
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Ishi
Fred C. Brown
Former Senator to Give Two Speeches at Local Clubs
Samuel H. Piles, former United States senator, will address the Richmond Beach Improvement Club picnic supper on Saturday night and speak at the Veterans Republican Club meeting in Meves' cafeteria Friday at noon.
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Samuel H. Piles
United States
Richmond Beach Improvement Club
Veterans Republican Club
Meves
Bandits Rob Jewelry Store In Cleveland Heist
Three armed bandits robbed a downtown Cleveland jewelry store today escaping with about $30,000 in jewels. Two employees Frank Schuck and Jerome Suskin were wounded in the hold up.
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Cleveland
Frank Schuck
Jerome Suskin
Prisoner McGrath Escapes Amid Booking Row at City Jail
Police hunt 17 year old G F McGrath after he slipped from the booking area during an alleged assault on Mrs A L Albertson at Hydah hotel vicinity. Two companions Virgil Waller 18 and Ole Knutson 22 named, as officers pursue the trio and recover involved witnesses.
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G. F. McGrath
Mra. A. L
John de Boer
Virgil Waller
Ole Knutson
Sugar Profiteering Preliminary Heard in Utah case
Preliminary hearing for officers of the Utah-Idaho Sugar company on profiteering charges was held before United States Commissioner Henry Van Pelt. The case will be transferred to Idaho for a second hearing on October 2, and Heber J. Grant was not named as a defendant in the latest complaint.
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Killite Ta Te
People of
Toledo
Toledo Street Railway Company
Salt Lake City
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
United States
Henry van Pelt
Idaho
Heber J. Grant
Mormon Church
Mayor Delegates Named for Elmer Noble Post Spokane Convention
Elmer J. Noble Post American Legion names 29 delegates including Mayor Hugh M. Caldwell and Post Commander Thomas W. Swale as at large delegate. Plan to take the post band to the Spokane convention on Sept 2 3 4. CALIFORNIA Pa Press of California Sentinel blown up likely by dynamite bloodhounds on trail of wreckers.
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Elmer J. Noble
American Legion
Spokane
Thomas W. Swale
Hugh M. Caldwell
California
Press of California Sentinel
Wreckera
Boy Snatches Purse Near Levy's Orpheum
A 16 year old boy mob robber grabbed Miss Bether Foster’s purse as she left Levy's Orpheum theater. He claimed to be Howard Hollar of 4111 Interlake Ave and said his father was ill. He was taken to juvenile authorities and confined at the Broadway detention home.
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Levy
Orpheum Theater
Bether Foster
Adrian Court
Police Headquar
Howard Hollar
Inter Lake Ave
Hollar
Broadway
Holler
Talks on Life and Customs in China at Seattle Club
Dr. William L. Hall spoke to the Seattle Advertising club at the Bon Marche about life and customs in China and opportunities for American meat. R. P. Grovers discussed the candy industry.
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China
William L. Hall
Seatte Advertising Club
R. P. Grovers
Dr Baylis Attacks Townleyism In New York Speech
Dr Charlies T Baylis of New York told a Pilgrim Congregational church audience that 50 paid organizers backed by 200000 dollars were active in the state for Townley ism. He denounced Townley and called the league LWV and the Soviet the three evil angels of terror and urged deportation of every red in the country.
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Charlies T. Baylis
New York
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Partisan League
Chicago Police Seek Train Bandit After Express Hold-Up
Chicago police intensified a search for a Negro bandit who tried to rob the New York Chicago Express on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Englewood tonight. He fled after shooting a dining car steward in the jaw.
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Chicago
Englewood
Japan to Build Large Deep Sea Harbor for Tokyo
Japan plans massive investment over several years to construct a deep sea harbor facility to support Tokyo’s maritime needs. The project targets enhanced port capacity and logistical efficiency, signaling a long term urban infrastructure push.
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Japan
Tokyo
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