Mining unions face wage disputes in Upper Potomac region
Indications point to an early break between miners in the Upper Potomac field and union officials as operators push for a lower wage rate amid widespread laybys. Workers and families, spanning Maryland and Virginia counties, may shift to unorganized territory to take lower pay, while some men in George's Creek break from the union due to dire necessity. Discontent crosses Blaine West Virginia and Kitzmiller Maryland areas where mines operate at a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerland
Upper-Potomac
America
Weat
Virginia
County
Maryland
Marwand
Aivers
Maide
SW. Va
Blaine
W.va
Kitzmiller
Potomac
George's Creek
Lee Ray Kills Self In Pocomoke City Home
Lee Miller Ray a manager secretary and treasurer of Brilliant Sign Manufacturing Company shot himself in the mouth with a revolver at his Second Street Extended residence in Pocomoke City. The act occurred this afternoon and was witnessed only by the Black butler who was in the house. The death was instantaneous and the incident was reported as a self inflicted fatality. The article also notes early missionary arrival in Japan in 1884 and references Xmas Tree Ornaments by R D McKER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireas Butler
Pocomoke City
Pokomoke City
Lee Miller Ray
Brilliant Sign Manufacturing Company
Second Street
Earle's Hypo-Cod Tonic Restores Vitality Says Mrs Goodall
In a testimonial from Mrs. A. L. Goodall of Washington DC, her husband recovered from a night cough and poor appetite after using Earle's Hypo-Cod. She claims the tonic revived his strength, steadied nerves, and improved sleep and meals. The ad urges men to try the product, noting it aids digestion and blood enrichment and is sold by druggists locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
A. L. Goodall
10Th St. S. W
Washington, D. C
City to Acquire Ground for Motors and Mounted Officers
Chester Pa December 2 At Mayor Ramsey request the Council voted to purchase a site for city automobile storage and mounted police stables. The property extends 308 feet west from Secord Street Bridge along Chester Creek 101 feet and houses on site. The ordinance sets purchase price at 36000 dollars with plans for modern stables garages and storage houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ramsey
Secord Street
Chester Creek
Inn bought that became famous for Lee’s Spotsylvania
Fredericksburg December 2 The historic Spottswood Inn at Spotsylvania Court House ten miles from this city has been purchased by Mrs Willle Rhoades Waller of that county from Frederick W Coleman of this city. The colonial inn is a Spotsylvania landmark and was closed by Gen Robert E Lee as headquarters during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and Bloody Angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Fredericksburg
Spottswood
Spotsylvania Court House
Wille Rhoades Waller
Frederick W. Coleman
Spotsylvania County
Robert E. Lee
Easy Way to Gain Flesh and Strength for Thin People
A vintage advertisement touts Evans Triple Phosphates as a fast method to convert food into solid flesh and muscle. It promises weight gains of five to ten pounds in a month, with a money back guarantee from Central Drug Store Homer W. Eakle and Rudy's Pharmacy to readers. Evocative note ends with a stray word elocipedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer W. Eakle
Rudy’s Pharmacy
Avans
Standard Motor Gasoline Promises Economy and Efficiency
In a persuasive note to traveling salesmen, the piece extols Standard Motor Gasoline for quick starts in cold engines, complete combustion, and protection of lubricants. It claims lean mixtures yield high mileage and credits extensive testing and refined production for its balanced performance.
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R. J. Bumpass
W. Washington St
Lee Ray
Self
Japan
R. D. McKer
Lee
John J. Lawler
Union Stock Yards
Exchange
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Hin
New York
Chpictmas
Potomac St
Hagerstown, Md
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
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