Esch railroad bill amended to create three wage boards
House supporters adopted the Sweet Anderson substitute creating three wage adjustment boards and appeal commissions for railroad workers divided into four craft groups, with headquarters in Washington. The plan aims to avoid strikes while unions and employers share board membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
Organized Labor
Sweet
Iowa
Anderson
Minnesota
House
Trafic
Railroad Administration
Washington
Senate
Frozen Austrian artillerymen found by dogs atop Alpine pass
Seven frozen Austrian artillerymen have been discovered in an Alpine trench near Stevio pass by St Bernard dogs. Found at about 10 000 feet, rescuers believe a whole battery may have been buried in the snow. Searchers report seven specimens unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevio Pass
Geneva
St. Bernard
National Federation of Farm Bureaus Adopts New Constitution
Chicago November 17. The constitution of the National Federation of Farm Bureaus, the farmers union, was adopted with amendments. Members say the document is the strongest union on earth and leaves no room for radicals like those in some labor unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution of New Farmers’ Organi
Gation
Chicago
National Federation of Farm Bureaus
Farmers’ Union
Picture Sells for 161500 at London Auction
London reporting an art auction where a fifteenth century Venetian painting of St Justace by Vittore Carpaccio sold for 161600 dollars after a bidding round. The sale drew attention for the high price paid and the presence of collectors in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Justace
Vittore Carpaccio
Two U S Crew Members Rescued After Mine Incident
The American steamer Council Ruffs suffered a mine incident near Terschalling. Ninety-something crew members were reported picked up after the attack, with two boats racing at The Hague on November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
the Hague
American Steamer Council
Terschalling
War Time Prohibition Rulings Echo Across Courts
Federal judge in Louisville and officials in Rhode Island strike down parts of the war time prohibition as unconstitutional and halt interference with floor stock whisky sales. The government appeals to the Supreme Court while Deputy Commissioner Gaylord says enforcement will continue pending a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Walter Evans
Federal District Court
Elwood Hamilton
Internal Revenue
Kentucky
W. V. Gregory
United States Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Rhode Island
Internal Revenue Office
Supreme Court
Gaylord
Ohio Voters Defeat Federal Prohibition Amendment
Columbus voters last Tuesday rejected ratification of the federal prohibition amendment by 542 votes. They also defeated the 2 3 4 percent beer proposal, the repeal of the statewide prohibition law, and endorsement of the Crabbe act for enforcement. Official totals give Yes and No counts for each measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Secretary of State
Sugar Price Hike Follows Local Fair Price Lift
Chicago reports sugar prices rise after federal fair price id is lifted. Retailers push up to 2 to 7 cents above the 13 44 cents per pound set earlier, signaling a broad market uptick across stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Labor Wins in House Arbitration Rail Plan Adopted
Washington November 17 reports organized effort to pass the Esch railroad bill by adopting a substitute plan for arbitration. The measure aims to settle rail wage and rate disputes through a new arbitration framework, signaling a shift in congressional labor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Organized Labor
Influenza Spreads Among Steel Workers in Youngstown Mills
Spanish influenza has broken out among steel mill workers in Youngstown as a result of the steel strike, according to officials at Youngstown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Three Armistice Day Killings Shock Centralia Crowd
In Centralia Washington on Armistice Day a parade attack left five dead as three American Legion members were shot. Britt Smith secretary of the local I W W branch was hanged by a mob near the Industrial Workers hall. State guards were deployed to restore order amid reports of premeditation and radical suppression by local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Wash
American Legion
Industrial Workers of the World
Legion
Britt Smith
Industrial Workers
I. W. W. Hall
Crist Coleman
Smith
Coleman
L W. W
Skookumchuck River
Dale Hubbard
Hubbard
Howard Barner
Bob Burrows
Fred
Herman Allen
Seattle
Maynard Officially Wins Army Transcontinental Air Race
Lieut Belvin W Maynard dubbed the flying parson won the army transcontinental air race with a nine days four hours twenty six minutes five seconds elapsed time the War Department announced Maj Maurice Connolly disclosed the result at the American Flying Club Armistice Day dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belvin W. Maynard
War Department
Maurice Connolly
American Flying Club
Maynard
Alexander Pearson
Afr
Pearson
Wartney
Smith
Worthington
Donaldson
Manzelman
Reynolds
Senate Adopts Reservation to League Covenant
Washington November 15. The Senate adopted the reservation to article 10 of the League covenant after defeating all amendments. The 46 to 33 vote was mainly along party lines with four Democrats Gore Reed Smith of Georgia and Walsh siding with Republicans. The reservation limits US obligations to protect other states and restricts use of military or naval forces without congressional authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Wilson
Gore
Reed
Smith
Georgia
Walsh
Massachusetts
United States
League
Congress
Wilson Receives Prince in Sickroom Visit
President Wilson, propped in a grand mahogany bed once used by Baron Renfrew, greeted Albert Edward, prince of Wales, in Washington. The prince visited after tea with Mrs. Wilson, Miss Margaret Wilson, and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre and shared humorous travel anecdotes.
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Washington
Wilson
Baron Renfrew
Edward VII
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Margaret Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Attempt on Georges Mandel in Bordeaux as he leaves meeting
An assassination attempt targeted Georges Mandel, Clemenceau's chief secretary and national candidate in Gironde. At two the car he rode to was blocked, blows with canes and sticks struck his party, a pistol shot shattered the car door, but Mandel escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Georges Mandel
Clemenceau
Department of
Gironde
Mandel
Eleven Negroes Sentenced to Death in Arkansas Uprising Case
Judge J M Jackson of Phillips county circuit court sentences 11 men convicted of first degree murder in the October insurrection to electrocution in Little Rock. Five are to die December 27 and six more on January 2, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ark
J. M. Jackson
Phillips County
Little Rock
Frank Moore
Eda Hicks
J. B. Knox
Ed Coleman
Paul Hall
Albert Giles
Joe Fox
John Martin
Alf Banks, Jr
Will Wordlow
Frank Hicks
Fail to Form Coalition Cabinet in Hungary
Vienna reports Premier Friedrich failed to create a coalition cabinet in Hungary. Count Albert Apponyi, former Hungarian premier, has been summoned to try to unite the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Friedrich
Hungary
Albert Apponyi
Warrants Served on Aliens in Detroit Raids
Six of twenty nine federal warrants issued for alleged radicals rounded up in raids in Detroit were served. Those named in the warrants are all said to be aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Emergency Fleet delivers 16 ships in first ten days of November
Washington reports sixteen ships totaling 92 675 deadweight tons were delivered to the Shipping Board by the Emergency Fleet Corporation during the first ten days of November. Construction for October stood at 113 ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Mine Turned Over to State in North Dakota
Bismarck N C Nov 15 The Washburn Lignite Company's mine becomes the first to be operated by the state under Governor Lynn J Frazier martial law proclamation amid mine area unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. C
Lynn J. Frazier
Washburn Lignite
Students learn no fighting after bell ringing teacher
IDENTIFIED HER ALL RIGHT ved and Joseph two tots in the first prim ary grade fought on the way home from school at noon. The teacher scolded them then the principal spoke at length on the evils of fighting. They remained unmoved until Joe recognized the principal as the bell ringer for other teachers. A grain inspector machine for moisture in samples performs a thirty minute test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ved
Joseph
Pnoons
Joe
The Hard Heart and a Roof Garden Laugh
George M. Cohan remarks on chorus girl callous hearts amid a theater strike. A broker wooes Miss Vavasour Vivian with tender sentiments, but she retorts that only legal tender matters for business.
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George M. Cohan
Miss Vavasour
Vivian
Vivian Vavasour
Bill
County Fair Steam Tractor Wins First Prize
In the live stock exhibit a steam tractor entry took first prize, with the county fair audience noting the winning machine's quality and performance during the event.
Love Endows Strength to Lift Heavy Loads Easily
A brief reflection notes that love greatly enhances physical vigor, making burdens feel lighter and tasks more manageable. The statement ties emotional warmth to practical resilience in daily life.
Cuticura for Sore Hands Advertises Soak Rub Dry
An advertisement touts Cuticura for sore hands. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds, dry, then rub in Cuticura Ointment. Remove surplus ointment with tissue. Claims Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum cover all toilet needs.
Curious Marriage Muddle Baffles Town
A thirtyish woman marries a seventy plus man, prompting gossip as rumors swirl that the couple’s wealth does not match appearances with the bride’s motive questioned in town. The exchange hints at social curiosity over money and motives.
Giant spruce fossilized in Olympic forest discovered
N L Carey forest assistant in the Olympic national forest reports a tree he believes to be the largest spruce in the world. The spruce measures 16 feet in diameter and 444 feet above the ground with a top broken off 150 feet from the ground on the south side of the Solduck river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Carey
Olympic National Forest
American Forestry Magazine of
Washington
Solduck River
Worse and Worse Bride’s Mock Confusion
Miss Greene planned her bridesmaid frock for a smart wedding. She asked Mrs. Jones to view it, but a misworded compliment led to an awkward correction, ending with a playful linguistic slip typical of London Answers.
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Miss Greene
Mrs. Jones
London
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Esch
Appeal Commission
Sir Thomas Lipton
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Labor
W.W
Marguerite Smit
Marguerite Smith
New York State Assembly
Manhattan
Martin J. Wealy
Miss Smith
J. Gardner Smith
Harlem Board of Commerce
Horace Mann School
Columbia
Prince
America
France
Guaranche
Tilton Ochs
Western Canada
Department of Immigration
Ottawa
Canada
WW. S. Nethery
J. M. MacLachlan
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
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