Mediation Sought in Wage Dispute Amid Conference Break
A wage increase dispute between northern and southern coal operators led to a weekend recess in mediation. Northerners seek a 7 daily wage rise by eliminating the $1.50 differential, while Southerners oppose, citing freight rate zone disparities. John L. Lewis accuses saboteurs as the Eastern Coal Sale Group notes the split. Southern reps withdraw to pursue separate talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Steelman
US 8
Aud
United Eastern Coal Sale Corporation
John L. Lewis
UMWA
O'Neill
Zorthern
south@rn
Visit of John G Triplett to Washington Area Council
John G Triplett new assistant national director of registration will visit the Washington Area Council of Boy Scouts composed of organizations in Washington County on Monday April 24. He will meet with scoutmasters and committeemen at 7 39 pm in the Scout office McCory Building W Washington St. Triplett promotes tree budget plans in councils and troops nationwide and will discuss the plan at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Triplett
Boy Scouts of Amwill
Washington Area Council of Boy Scouts
Washington County
Mr. Triplett
Ioe
McCory
W. Washington Str
Triplett
Fripiaie
Portsmouth
Scott
Sequoyah Council
Bristol
Virginia Paistechnic Institute
Virginia Electric and Power Co
Virginia. Forwarding Corporation
Norfotts
OFK
Local women to attend Continental Congress in Washington
Mrs Leo Miller regent and Mrs Mark Read viceresent along with Mrs Frank Hoffmeier of Zonococheague Chapter depart Monday for Washington to attend the 10th Continental Congress of the National Society Doubters of the American Revolution. They will join receptions, luncheons, sessions, and a White House reception with installation of officers planned through Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Miller
Mark E. Read
Frank N. Hoffmeier
Zonococheague
Washington
Continental Congress
National Society
Constitution Hall
Marflower Hotel
Willien H. Pouch
National Defense
White House
Mayflower
Miller
Reed Srej
Ahater
National Congress
Officer Becomes Debtor as Omaha Driver Is Fined
An Omaha officer fined 31,500 for improper parking. A mutopist paid with a $50 bill and demanded change. The officer refused, noting the bill is legal tender. The officer exchanged funds at a bank, then returned change in coins. The article also notes historic shifts in exports to multiple nations in 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Doe Opocone
Oporensky
New Bus Routes To Start Monday In Hagerstown
Potomac Edison to launch two new city bus routes in Hagerstown on Monday April 14 for areas previously without service and workers near the Fairchild plant in Middleburg. Routes begin early with departures from the Square and Airport Hangar, with multiple daily runs and a Ridge Avenue route added, all subject to patronage and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
Fairchild Corporation
Middleburs
Bee Street
Summit Avenue
Lee Street
Washington Street
Prospect Street
Pennsylvania
Renue
Shoralter Road
New City
Elgin Boulevard
Ridge Avenue
Claire Street
Elizabeth Avenue
Enian Place
Elizabeth Sweet
North Prospect
Franklin Street
Potomac’ Street
the Square
Negro Questioned In Murder Case Near Windber Pa
James McCray of Johnston was arrested after a slaying near Windber Pennsylvania that left Daniel Torok dead from skull injuries. Investigators said McCray admitted knowledge of the crime but denied participation. A newspaper found on him described the case. Torok and a companion were attacked early Friday. Torok was robbed of about $45 and died in hospital. Police had previously detained 11 Black men for questioning.
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Netro
Daniel Torok
Mings
Near Windber
L. V. Crist
Wayne A. Sellman
James McCray
Johnston
McCray
Torok
Mika Rohochai
Torak
Berkwind White Mining Company
Iohnstown
Local Market Prices Listed by Kitne Bros Furnished
A fragmented list shows assorted farm goods and groceries with prices including wheat fat and corn, butter, eggs, cheese, fowl, lard, onions, potatoes, spinach, turnips, and various cuts of meat. The spread mirrors a daily farmer’s market ledger with item names and price tokens rather than full descriptions.
Pastor Plans to Take Rest Amid Ill Health
Dr. William H. Beachler pastor of First Brethren Church An tietam Mulberry streets has been granted a leave of absence due to illness. He underwent an operation last fall and has recently been cared for by Dr. W D Furry assisted by the church. Beachler, now at his daughter’s home in Eaton Ohio, will consult the surgeon who treated him for goitre years ago. He has been in Hagerstown about three years and is mourned by many friends. Under Dr Furry the church proceeds with Holy Week services and baptisms. Easter plans include new members and a pageant, with Rev A B Cover assisting in the Holy Communion service. The Bermuda base near New York is mentioned in shorter note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Beachler
First Brethren Church
Antietam
Mulberry Streets
Beachler
W. D. Furry
Eaton
Ohio
Hagerstown
Furry
Thomas Adams
Ashland College Gospel Team
Ashland
Finny
Paul Fehrmann
A. B. Cover
Linwood
Hagerstown Church
Parry
Snakes Reported on City Lot Prompt Safety Referral
Richmond reports complaints of a set of stakes occupying a city owned lot. The City Health Department, Safety Director, and Comptroller pass the issue along to Public Works and the Building Inspector, who dismisses the matter as not his snakes, yet complaints continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
City Health Department
Office of
To Safety
Mark Finke
Comptroller
Department of Public Works
Garden plans and garden seeds from a casual note
A diarist sketches a simple year with a real garden and flowers such as gladiolas hollyhocks and cosmos. They discuss planning, starting seeds, and trying Brussels sprouts radishes lettuce carrots beets and other vegetables with hopeful notes about plants and homegrown produce.
Sunrise Easter Services Planned at City Park Church
The article describes multiple sunrise Easter services at First Brathren Church including at City Park. Pastor L L Grubb will deliver a message titled The Gospel of the Resurrection and another at 6 30 a m titled Scenes of the Resurrection. The Senior Christian Endeavor Society plans a seven o clock service with Milton Robinson of Ashland College as guest speaker followed by a breakfast.
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Brise
L. L. Grubb
Christian Endeavor Society
First Brathren Church
Dear Childless We Women 2 by Betty Brainerd
A reader asks how to cope with childlessness due to operation and financial barriers to adoption. The columnist advises saving, pursuing small earnings, and improving skills like spelling and design to fund adoption and ease marital strain, while offering empathy and practical steps.
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Peoples Store
Rudy
Hamilton Corner
Miller’s Furniture Store
Potomac Street
R. D. McKee
Crane's Clothes
Way-Siide Furniture Mart
Mirgerstowe
Bugs
L Heller Garver, Ster
Phono
Howard's
E. Balto
Community Finance Service No
W. Washington St
John G
Triplet
Tod.a.r
China
Canada
The
Netherlands
East Indies
Mexico
Cube
Brazil
Argentina
England
France
Russia
Shir
Japan
Philippines
Germany
Italy
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Telephone
Kitne Bros. Benevolp
Leca
Pelé Producers
al Bata
McKens
Guinea
Wm. Saltan
Central
Assemblies OF God Church
Howard and
Spruce
Mrother
Sultan Thce Just
Tn Amerie
Bryrory
Welome Rey
Uli Esy Rey
Driit
Kapi
Welton M. Miller
Melrose
Waiton
John 5. Miller
Wm. H. Beachler
United States
Bermuda
New York
Ray Peacock
Gladiolas
Uncle Sam
Henry Wallace
Garner
Karl Lee McCauley
Milton Robinson
Ashland College
Missus Agnes Carnochan
Ella Smith
Betty Brainerd
Jesus
Betty Bretnerd
Madison Ave
New York City
Municipal Electric
Rogerstown
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Stetson
Musey & Evans
West
Washington St
Second National Bank
John D. Myers & Co
Furniture
Westside Choir
Baltimore
Co. H. Thompson
C. F
South Potomac Street
W. R. Riston
Moses
Palestine
John Hickman
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