Federal workers push for eight hour day in Washington
The piece describes reforms aimed at longer federal workdays in Washington to improve government efficiency. It notes current practices include a seven and a half hour day with summer Saturday half days, substantial vacation, sick leave, and added time off. It contrasts Washington with other locales where eight hour days prevail and recounts opposition from federal employee unions and allied interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service
United States
Americaa Federation of Labor
Congress
Federal employes urged to keep Washington eight hour day
The piece argues that vetoes by President Wilson and pressure from federal employes unions and the American Federation of Labor aim to keep Washington workers on an eight hour day, claiming efficiency gains and cost savings. It claims the AFL wants a shorter federal day to set an example for the nation and to influence broader labor schedules. It notes threats against lawmakers and possible electoral consequences for those backing longer hours. It estimates potential savings and reductions in staff with an eight hour day and faster work pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Washington
American Federation
Con
Civil Service
Congress
Cest
Middle West
Platinum Production and Stocks in 1921 Allied Metals Report
Crude platinum output in 1922 totaled 688 troy ounces with California supplying 387 ounces, Oregon 83, Alaska 65, while refiners purchased domestic crude platinum by state totaling 847, 96, and 78 ounces respectively. Global shipments included 56,654 ounces of foreign crude, mainly from Colombia, Canada, and Russia. Total US platinum consumption rose about 26 percent in 1921 to 176,148 troy ounces, as refiners reported a growth in domestic material recovery and refiners held 67,660 troy ounces in end 1921 compared with 7,508 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
California
Oregon
Alaska
Colombia
South America
Canada
United States
Order to Show Cause Why Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be Made
In Shoshone County Idaho the Probate Court orders show cause why the administrator Flohr may sell parts of Anna Nordquist estate. The lands include S49 of lots 21 and 23 block 3 Wallace city and lots 6 and block 6 Wallace with two dwelling houses. Hearing set July 30 1922 at 10 a.m. in Wallace court. publication four weeks in W Miner weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshone County
State of Idaho
Anna Nordquist
Flohr
Wallace
Shostone County
Idaho
Coll
Shosher County
W. Miner
John E Sherrard
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders in Wallace Idaho
Notice to delinquent stockholders lists Chas Bollinger and Chris Traxell with varying amounts owed, and features an ordinance for Wallace Idaho street traffic rules including speed limits, lighting requirements, parking, right of way, signaling, and penalties. It names multiple shareholders and fees connected to the Wallace Hardware and Foundry and Ajax Mining Company, with dates in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Bollinger
Chris Traxell
Chris ‘Traxell
Coeur d'Alene Hardware & Foundry Company
Wallace
Idaho
Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders at Wallace Idaho
Notice is given that the American Commander Mining and Milling Company Limited will hold its annual meeting on Monday July 3 1922 at 11 00 am at the company office 608 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho. The meeting will elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact other lawful business. Herman Marquardt secretary 605 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Commander Mining & Milling Company, Limited
Wallace
Idaho
Cedar Street
Thg Board of
Herman Marquardt
American Commander Mining & Milling Company, Limited
Independence Lead Mines Stockholders Meeting Notice
Office of the Independence Lead Mines Limited in Wallace Idaho announces the annual stockholders meeting on Monday July 3 1922 at 10:00 a m at the company office 608 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho. Agenda includes electing a board of directors for the ensuing year and other lawful business. Henry B Kingsbury president 605 Cedar Street Wallace Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Lead Mines, Limited
Wallace
Idaho
The
Cedar Street
Boseers
Henry B. Kingsbury
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders of Pine Creek Mining Co
Notice from the Office of the King of Pine Creek Mining Company Limited Wallace Idaho dated May 28 1922 declares delinquent stock for a 1 mill per share assessment levied April 22 1922. Shares will be sold June 17 1922 at 7 p.m. at Ed C Young residence Wallace Idaho to cover the delinquent amounts and sale costs. Ed C Young Secretary. 11-15-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan No. Shes
Louis UH Atwill Ay
Hanis H Twill Ogy
Bow Y
LW Haker
A Brown
Frank A Brown
Benwon
Iost Hongon
Mabel Hrainard
Joby Curran
Bee
Fe It Coleman
Fit Coleman
Hazel J Childs
Arthur Childs
Howard
Crofts
Howd
Katheryn Cornell
C Goddard
Goddard
Hine AW Harrington
Wm H Jone
Max Leiter
LW le
IL KB Lewz
Rancs EK McCoy
Rancis Ko McCoy
M. A McCall
McAllster
Mcleod
Mele
Mauster
A Nicholls
Nicholls
Nelson
Otto Olson Bono
Powers
James P. Phelan
W Roberts
Ws Roberts
Reeves
Severance
Oo Verne
France
Severan
Verance
Everance
Everan
Robert T Sisson
Howard Simpson
Sarah E Stoddard
Ara E Stoddard
Sarah
Stoddard
Arah Stoddard
Ara
Thon Walker
Vl Os Walker Dr
Thos Walke
Thos Aller Jr
Thos v Ker
Thos Walker de
Thos Walker Jr Cid
Thos Walker
Thos Walker Dr
Thos Walker Jr
Thos Walkere
Thos Walker Ar
J. A. Havigh
Ajax Min’ Pany
No. Tid
Averane
Washington
Ita
King of Pine Creek Mining Company, Limited
Wallace
Idaho
Beeler
Frankberg
Geo
Helland
Thomas
Johnson
Hnson
Jordre
Ivar
Moe
Bert
Bert B
McKnight
Olson
Tucker
Tollefrand
Arne
Tollefaen
Taylor
John
Waltmeyer
Ed C. Young
Notice to Delinquent Stockholders in Idaho
The Rhode Island Mining Company Limited, Wallace Idaho, announces an assessment made on April 25, 1923. Delinquent stockholders are listed with the amounts due opposite each name. This notice serves as formal demand for payment to remedy delinquency.
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Harry C. M
Allister CO
Wau
Woustell
FURN/SHERS
Our
Frank & Kramer
Auto Men
Pine Street
Wallace, Ida
Federal
Allied Metals
S, B Clarke
Rhode Island Mining Company, Limited
Wallace, Iaho
City of
Hugh Toolewee
P Candee
John Lockhart
DC Russell
Earl Bradley
Andrew Olson
H Cook
Cook
Chas Rollinger
Os Y Hugh Toolr
David J. Delong
Allice
Ajax Mining Company
Karke Shoshone County
Towits
Rhode Island Mining Comene Limited
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