Call for Equal Wage With Women on War Labor Board
Trades union women urge stricter enforcement of equal pay for equal work and an eight hour day. They back appointing women to the national war labor board to safeguard female workers. Felix Frankfurter explains war labor policies. platform calls for end of night work on government contracts and better health and safety standards.
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War Labor Board
Felix Frankfurter
Conference of
Trade Union Women
National War Labor Board
Mary van Kieech
Mary Anderson
Woman-In-Industry Service
Department of Labor
War Labor Policies Board
War Labor Organizations
City Briefs From the Pastors Federation and Local News
A noon meeting of the Pastors Federation led by President Bower was held at New York Events Presbyterian Church. Teachers are directed to report today for school closing instructions and to hear about overdue actaries. Food administration denies moving its main offices from New York. Chamber of Commerce October meeting tomorrow at 8 with music and a new film. Funeral for George W. Johnson, Washington newspaper man, will be held tomorrow at Nevins undertaking, 26 New York avenue. Red Triangle Club and Wanderlusters hiked from Chain Bridge to Aqueduct Bridge, about 50 participants. Washington girls recruited by Maj. Elsie Gunther for a unit to work behind firing lines in France. headquarters at Shoreham Hotel. Miss Gunther spent a year with British W A A Cs and organized over 200 French girls for service. arrived in U.S. from France two weeks ago. Wesley R. Porch of Atlantic City awarded contract to build 100 houses, 3 dormitories, and 1 school at Indian Head, Md. Maj. Pulliam orders strict muzzling of dogs. unmuzzled dogs to be arrested. Edward Hall, 9, bitten on ankle by unmuzzled dog at 1459 Harvard St. Nicholas J. Deman, brother in service, died of influenza at Camp Meade. burial at Arlington.
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Washington
Elsie Gunther
America
France
Shoreham Hotel
Miss Gunther
Maj
Pulliaan
Edward Hall
Harvard Street
Nicholas J. Deman
Camp Meada
Arlington
Food pledges sought from Washington grocers
Washington retailers will be asked to sign a pledge to conform to food administration rules and save food. Those who sign receive a certificate for display, signaling cooperation in the year’s food program aiming for a 50 percent increase sent to Europe. In other news, church services were held at 11 yesterday morning on the lawn near Central Presbyterian Church as Rev. James Taylor spoke on “The Unchanging Conditions of Blessing.”
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Washington
Food Administration
America
Europe
Central Presbyterian Church
James Taylor
The Al Sauce Miracle in a Cheesy Toasted Treat
In a small home scene Jim and EF share a modest supper after theater. Cheese sandwiches flavored with Al Sauce melt under a hot flame, yielding a magical kitchen moment. Jim declines extra helpings yet remains a polite husband, appreciating the tasty surprise.
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Jim
Police hold peg leg man in alley fight
Edward Byers, a 39 year old black man, was arrested after allegedly cutting Armstead Lee in Blagden's alley. Lee, taken to Emergency Hospital in dangerous condition, several others involved fled. Byers with peg leg was overhauled by police. Other injured include Willam J Enoche, Simon Simms, Theodore Bailey, and Catherine Johnson in related assaults.
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Edward Byers
Lee
Willam J Enoche
Eleventh Street
Sun and Tide Table and Weather Summary
Today s sun and tide figures show sunrise at 7 09 am and sunset at 4 43 pm with tides listed. Weather forecast from U S Weather Bureau Washington District of Columbia and Virginia calls for fair cooler conditions Monday across the region with moderate northwest winds and warmer steadier temperatures after Tuesday.
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U. S&s Dept. of Agriculture
Burr
Washington
D. C
District of Columbia
Virginian
Maryland
Georgian Bay
New England
Lake Superior
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain Region
Oho Valley
Lake Relow
Missouri Valley
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Belt Line Planned Through City Center To Ease Street Car Congestion
The War and Navy departments favor a new belt line to relieve congestion in the city center and serve West Potomac Park workers. After initial objections over track placement on B Street through the Mall, the plan was withdrawn and construction is expected. The route runs from B Street up Seventh to U, along U to Highteenth, Florida Avenue to Connecticut, down Connecticut to Seventeenth, west to Pennsylvania, down Nineteenth to Virginia, along Virginia to B Street and back to the start. The government may build or guarantee the tracks.
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War and Navy Departments
West Potomac Park
John A. Beeler
War Department
B Street
Seventh Street
U Street
Highteenth Street
Florida Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Virginia Avenue
Flu Bites District as Churches Close and Offices Tighten
Washington officials report 24 more deaths from influenza as the epidemic bites hard. Police close three churches while authorities urge strict compliance with safety measures. Officials warn the crest may come this week, with two weeks more of suspended activities and potential reopenings only after careful review. The Library of Congress suspends public access until further notice.
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Library of Congress
Congress
Physician Dies of Flu Complications at Home
Dr. Thomas Miller Jr., 30, died yesterday at his residence on 213 Georgia Avenue. He succumbed to pneumonia that developed after an attack of Spanish influenza, according to early reports from his hometown.
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Thomas Miller, Jr
Georgia Avenue
Doctor Miller Succumbs After Brief Illness
Dr. Miller died after a two week illness while caring for patients with the disease. He belonged to Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15 F A A M. He is survived by his wife a daughter and his mother. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Miller
Benjamin B. French Lodge
No. 15
Maj Henry P Torrey Dies En Route to France
Washington reports the death of Maj. Henry P. Torrey U S M C due to pneumonia while traveling to France with his regiment. He served with distinction in Haiti and is survived by his wife Mrs Hannah Torrey of Widewater Virginia. Torrey was well known in Washington and stayed here several weeks before departure.
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Washington
Henry P. Torrey
France
Maj. Torrey
Haiti
Hannah Torrey
Widewater
Herzl Club Delays Dance To After Influenza Ban
The Herzl Club postpones the dance set for tomorrow night at the Young Men’s Hebrew Association building Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest until the first Tuesday after the influenza ban is lifted. All tickets will be honored that night. Also postponed is the Liberty Loan booster and initial Washington Chapter meeting of the American Association of Engineers at the Washington Chamber of Commerce due to influenza.
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The
Herzl Club
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Eleventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Liberty Loan
Washington
American Association of Engineers
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Red Mogen David Meeting Postponed Over Flu Epidemic
A planned mass meeting of Jews by the Red Mogen David association to launch a 1000 member recruitment drive was postponed until the influenza epidemic abates.
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Margaret Daley
Elizabeth McCallum
New York
United Garment Workers of America
Fannie M. Cohtn
International Ladies’ Garment Workers
Elizabeth Christman
International Gloveworkers’ Union
Sarah Conbey
Mary Kelliher
United Textile Workers
Clara Stutz
American Federation of Teachers
Florence Etheridge
Vinta
Okla
Ethel M. Smith
National Federation of Federal Wimpleyes
Laura Craddick
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Mary J. Campbell
Kansas City
United Leather Workers
May Peake
Blanche de Celles
Boston
Springfield
Mass
International Association of Machinists
Agnes Johnson
Chicago
International Boot and Shoe Workers
Mildred M. Smith
American Federation of Musicians
Bridget Hagegarty
Memphis
Tenn
National Federation of Postal Employes
Bianche A. Kelly
Lancaster
Cigarmakers’ International Union
Marie Kurewski
Amalgamated Mert Cutters and
Mary Thompson
Laundry Workers’ International Union
Nellie H. Gallagher
Danbury
Pastors' Federation
Bower
New York Events
the Food Administration
Chamber of Commerce
George W. Johnson
Nevins Undertaking
New York Avenue
Red Triangle Club
Wanderlusters
Virginia
Potomac
Chain Bridge
Aqueduct Bridge
Wesley RB. Porch
Atlantic City
Indian Head
Library Bureau
Nies
H. S. Walcott
Fifteenth Street
N. W
Washington Loan and Trust Company
F Street
Seventeenth St
John B. Larner
Clark
Smuddiman
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RTHVE
Harry Stevens
Union Trust
Worch
L. L. Perkins
Tates Fidelity ‘& Guaranty Co
Southern
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D. J. Kaufman, Inc
Pa. Ave
17Th St
Peg-Leg Man
Armstead Lee
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Ohio
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Potomac River
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Gustavus F. Swift
Swift
Swift & Company
Center Market
D. T. Dutrow
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Willys-Knight
Harper Overland Co., Inc
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Seares Motor Company
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