Negro Screwmen Sign A Five Year Contract In New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 31 the Colored Screwmen's Benevolent Association No 1 signed a five year agreement with steamship agents ending labor disputes. White screwmen signed a day earlier. The draft preserves the existing terms but omits a foreman discretion clause after a vote. The pact runs to 1917 with T P Woodland J D Granderson Dennie Stewart J B Porter R Kendrick and J W Edwards listed as representatives.
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New Orleans
Colored Screwmen’s Benevolent Association No
Wmen
Placig
Steamship Company
T. P. Woodland
J. D. Granderson
Dennie Stewart
J. B. Porter
R. Kendrick
J. W. Edwards
Vessels sail and arrivals bind Mobile harbor notes
The Belvernon sails for Puerto Barrios and Strathcona for Neuvitos with 233 808 superficial feet of yellow pine. Vessels American and John Quill depart with freight and passengers. Mercian and Siam shift berths for cargo or repairs. Several ships expected Sunday, plus Fruiters schedule and port improvements at Santos. Entered and cleared vessels include Mercator Orleanian Viator Skoda Charlevoix Strathcona.
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Belvernon
Puerto Barrios
Guat
Strathcona
Neuvitos
Cuba
Selma
Way Landings
John Quill
Demopolis
Mercian
Pier 2
Siam
Spanish River
Pinto Docks
Liverpool
Rio de Janeiro
Gulf Dry Dock
Pascagoula
Frederick A. Dugan
Tampa
Church Street
Walter B. Lyons
Viator
Erickson
Puerto Cortez
Hon
Orleanian
McLaren
Port Simon
C. R
Barkentine
Skoda
Bodden
Cienfuegos
Echooner
Charlevoix
Santiago
Mobile
Blanche H
Pecan grove plans mark Tangipahoa farmer's new venture
AMITE CITY La May 31 George Patterson a Tangipahoa progressive farmer plans 20 acres of pecans near Kentwood costing about 1000 dollars He moved to the parish about a year ago drawn by reports on the area’s farming potential and aims to prove Tangipahoa’s soil can grow pecans.
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Amite City
George Patterson
Tangipahoa
Kentwood
Patterson
Minnesota
Pope Pius Still Far From Well
Rome reports indicate Pope Pius XI remains a debilitated figure as age and illness hinder recovery. He cannot stand for long, walks are impossible, and treatment has failed. He relies on wheeled transport between rooms and assistance from aides while receiving a limited circle of visitors.
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International News Service
Rome
Marchiatava
Amicia
Sill
Pescina
Bressan
Queens who could support selves in retirement Paris May 31 1926
International News Service reports a Paris pamphleteer asks which queens could earn a living if monarchies ended. Elizabeth of Roumania 70 could write, play organ, philanthropy, dressmaking, philosophy. England’s queen adept in dairy and sewing. others include Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Holland, Belgium with nursing, lecturing, or childcare skills noted.
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International News Service
Paris
Queen Elizabeth of
Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
Nathan Strauss
England
Italy
Queen Elizabeth
Bulgaria
Helena
Queen Victoria
Spain
Wilhelmina
Holland
Queen Maude
Graham
Iry
Belgium
Laipzig
Suffragists Parade Through Baltimore F 5000 In Line
Baltimore held its first major suffragist parade. About five thousand women marched in a dignified procession through fashionable streets ending at the Lyric with speeches by Senator Borah and Mias La Follette. Among participants were Washington figures and some militant English suffragettes.
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City
Lyric
Senator Borah
Idaho
Mias Fola la Follette
Washington
England
Yamreican Girls Not In It With Londoner
One of London society's beauties is Miss Viola Sassoon youngest daughter of Mrs Meyer Sassoon a top hostess. Her beauty and wealth promise a great match as the marriage settlement tempts. The Sassoon family residence is a grand Park Lane house with luxurious entertainments marking the season.
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International News Service
London
Viola Sassoon
Meyer Sassoon
Miss Sassoon
Sassoons
Park Lane
Pac to fight for Central San Francisco rail holding
Southern Pacific plans a legal contest to retain the Central Pacific if the Wilson administration forces separation of the two properties. A top official says the case will raise one of the finest legal points in railroad legislation and decisions.
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PAC
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific
United States
Wilson
French bacteriologist Finds Harsh Microbe Load in Childs Pie
Lyons mayor noted bacteriologist discovers 10,215,000 microbes in a mud pie from a playground sample. Diphtheria 1,800,000 measles 2,450,000 small pox 300,000 tetanus 3,000,000 dysentery 900,000 pneumonia 575,000 tuberculosis 620,000.
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International News Service
Lyons
France
Paris Opera Scenes Reach Across The Atlantic
International news from Paris reports Puccini, Ricordi, Maxwell and Campanini involved in opera planning. Delays on Boito Nero at the Scala linger as the composer hesitates to finish Son. Zandonai’s Francesca de Rimini production is eyed for next season.
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Sery
Paris
May Sates
Puccini
Tito Ricordi
Maxwell
Havana
Boito
The
Scala
Son Pee
Mr. Maxwell
Zandonai
d'Annunzio
Francesca de Rimini
Campanini
Mary Garden
Titta Ruffo
Charles Dalmores
Maggie Teyte
Amadeo
Bassi
Martinelli
Dufresne
Italy
Titta Rusto
Chicago
Linda di Chamounix
Gatti Casazza
Berlin
Charpentier
Julien
Jacques Coyni
Hammersteins National Opera House
Hammerstein
Theatres Des Champs Elysees
Moussorgsky
Fry
Il de Brando de Parma
Ida Rubenstein
Maeterlinck
Mary Magdalen
Chatelet
Gymnase
Henry W. Savage
New York
Death of James Fleury
James Fleury aged 60 once captain of the deputy sheriffs in section B of the criminal district court died at 7 45 am Saturday at his home 526 south Claiborne street after illness. He worked until April 17 and then rested. He belonged to Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Company No 14 Tulane Grove No 48 Woodmen of the World and is survived by his wife six children and one sister.
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James Fleury
Item
New Orleans
Criminal District Court
South Claiborne Street
Fleury
Philadelphia
British Polo Players Win First Real Match
In Philadelphia on May 31 the British challengers for the international polo cup defeated a Philadelphia area selection 15 to 5. The match drew wealth and fashion from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and showcased the visitors’ horsemanship and fast passing game.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
England
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