Miners Strike Sparks National Debate on Hours and Pay
The United States faces a vast strike as about 110,000 miners seek a 60 percent wage increase, a six hour day, and a six day week. Official data show mines run only part time, with many workers idle and overtime patterns varying by state, prompting questions about actual annual working days and idle time blamed on orders and freight congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Am Surtce
U. S
Department of Labor
Italy
Alabama
Kentucky
Utah
Farmer's Protective League Holds Annual Meeting in Richfield
The fourth annual Farmer's Protective League gathering convened at the Baugh theater at 2 p m on November 1 under President Fred W Gooding. Secretary Treasurer W Hail Horne reported yearly actions, minutes were read, and proxies counted showing insufficient votes to elect a new board, prompting a discussion on member canvassing and plans for broader recruitment. The Lundorri gation company election notices for water users at Richfield on November 24 were discussed, and the meeting adjourned to November 22 to address pending duties.
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Farmer’s Protective League
Baugh
Fred W. Gooding
W Hail Horne
Lundorrigation Company
Richfield
Wheeler Family Leaves Shoshone for Twin Falls
Mr and Mrs C K Wheeler move this week to Twin Falls their nine year Shoshone residence marked by community service. Mrs Wheeler known for unselfish work and ability to unite diverse groups will be missed deeply by Shoshone and Twin Falls gains a valued family relocation.
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C.K. Wheeler
Twin Falls
Shoshone
Wheelers
George
C. Ft. Wheeler
Mra Wheeler
Ax Resi
Teacher Examination Notice at Shoshone School Bell
Regular teacher certificate exams will be held in the Shoshone school building on November 30 at 2 am. Fee for each day is $2.90. Dated November 4, 1919. Bernarde County Superintendent.
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T Shoshone
Adventures of Tom Sawyer read from the maser book mystery
A garbled tale reveals a staged theft scene with an interpreter and a dramatic revelation that the book being read is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Nearby notes mention Shoshone High School activities including pins, exams, and a science class field trip with Twin Falls score.
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Tom Sawyer
Mark ‘Twain
Huckleberry Finn
Centralia Radicals Fire on Parade in City
In Centralia Washington on November 11 three former American soldiers Warren Grimm attorney Ben Casagranda real estate dealer and Arthur McElfresh pharmacist were killed by gunfire from a top floor as a parade moved through the business center Six more veterans were wounded and six I W W members were arrested and jailed A mob threatened to lynch the prisoners guards in uniform stood watch while others kept patrols across the city.
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Centralia
Washington
Warren Grimm
Ben Casagranda
Arthur McElfresh
Prices Fall Across Nation But Idaho Holds The Line
A reader from Idaho writes in after a two month tour from Washington to New York detailing widespread price drops in food, clothing, and goods elsewhere, while Idaho prices remain high or rise. He cites Denver and eastern markets with lower rates, lists numerous reduced food items, meats, dairy, and clothing prices, and notes local Idaho stores showing smaller cuts or none at all.
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Idaho
Denver
Ftea
Florsheim
Hanover
Philadelphia
Ary
Windlowere
Alvertise Arts
OL Frata
Minde
New York City
Roth
Form
Price Cuts and Public Complaints Ring Through Pittsburgh
Amid calls for more work and less comfort, a Pittsburgh panel cites wage and living-cost pressures. The Port Pitt hotel and other big city inns advertise lower rates while New York Chicago and Denver venues post cuts. A critic notes inflated prices at Shoshone breakfast and urges lower costs across eateries, accusing venues of profiteering and urging officials to act.
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America
Germany
Japan
Tarris Hanking
City Post
Port Pit
Pittsburgh
New York
Lasallé
Chicago
Albany
Denver
Parken
Aleve
Shoshone
Sinsien
Hadley
Weeks-Yaden Post Adopts Resolutions Denouncing IWW
The Weeks-Yaden Post of the American Legion in Shoshone Idaho adopts resolutions condemning the Industrial Workers of the World as enemies of the Legion and pledges support for action to purge the country of alleged murderers. It commends Centralia Washington members for defending law and order and commits documents be circulated to journals and officials.
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United States OF America
Centralia
Washington
American Legion
Shoshone
Idaho
Industrial Workers OF the World
Court OF Justice
Shoshone Journal
Idaho Daily Statesman
Centralia Post
Pocatello
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Davis of 1929
Governor I D W Davis proclaims Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day in Maine urging statewide worship and gratitude. The document calls citizens to forego ordinary duties and assemble in worship or homes to thank God for blessings and seek continued guidance. Signed by Governor Davis and Secretary of State R Jones.
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I. D. W. Davis
Maho
Thahe
Bolee
Capitol
DW. Davis
Board of Health Meets in County for Water and Vaccination Plans
The county Board of Health and County Commissioners met to discuss school water supplies using cisterns, vaccination funds for children, and stricter quarantine enforcement. A new purchase-slip system for county bills was approved, and local deaths were reported amid ongoing public health concerns.
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County Board of Health
Miss Sinclair
CW. Dill
County Jurae
Legion Meeting Addresses Veterans and Union of Local Groups
A Legion meeting discussed plans to engage World War I veterans in the IP program, with Satterday Night and others highlighting topics for soldiers and widows. A Raming Committee was formed to estimate costs and report on matters, with a schedule set for November 17. Local attendees included Mrs. Piper and Mrs. El Goofee, while Rt. Rev. Frank Wall Teret was noted as incoming bishop for the diocese.
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Lex Finn
Dr. Piper
Etn’ Desteict of
Womet'stats
Ed Gomling
Siovy Smith
Notice of Election for Shoshone Highway District
A November 29, 1919 election at the old opera house in Shoshone Idaho will choose three highway commissioners. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the same day. Secretary T W Hail Horne of the Board of Highway Commissioners authored the notice.
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Shoshone
County of
Lincoln
State of
Idaho
Shoshone Highway District
T. W. Hail Horne
Board of Highway Commissioners
Mil-28
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