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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1919
Page
5
In a brisk home furnishings note a buyer expands collection with a Columbia Grafonola early in the month. The item appears among small first outfits and signals growing interest in phonograph records and domestic music playback.
Norfolk Virginia January conference postponed strike of wire railway employes for three days as negotiations continue. Carmen demand higher pay and shorter hours while union leaders meet with Virginia Railway and Power Company president Wheelwright. In Petersburg, street car men to work until the South Side fair ends next Saturday. Film contracts set for soldiers’ amusements nationwide, to be provided by Community Motion Picture Bureau under War Department supervision.
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich told the Grain Dealers' National Association that federal controls threaten American liberty. He denounced mass-minded workers and radicals led by Foster and Fitzpatrick, blamed Washington for encouraging union activism, and warned the Adamson law signals class rule and potential ruin for railroad bargaining. David H. Francis also spoke at the banquet.
Vice President Thomas J Marshall spoke at Kingston NC urging submerging individual rights for commonwealth. He sided with preserving American institutions and urged the golden rule to address unrest between capitals and labor. Marshall planned to visit Richmond Nov 12 to speak at Armistice celebration.
City aldermen disposed of summer business and referred items to committees. They declined a joint session to elect school trustees and discussed fire department motorization with a 17600 dollar appropriation for a new motor engine and two hose wagons. Steamers to remain for large fires with towing devices. county protections during fires discussed.
Fire Chief Ogden told council two alarms drew fire apparatus to suburbs and residents viewed it as a job. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co seeks rate approval November 10. The Washington Virginia Railway Co must replace double track at King and Washington streets or council will proceed. Rosemont residents seek improved police and street lighting and formal street takeover. Chamber of Commerce asks carnival limits. Lynchburg notice pressures uniform state property assessments. Jewish relief fund solicitors report solid return. Alexandria allotment set at 3900.
A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation that clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. The speaker claims eight weeks of improved health after a severe stomach trouble and a near fatal experience with a first dose. It promises a money back refund.
The notice states that an excess amount will be in hand before the campaign ends on October 1. It notes about 25 workers were out yesterday and roughly the same number will be employed daily until every residence, office, and business house in the city has been cleaned.
A large mill owned by the C. N. Whiting Milling Company at Shepherdstown near Flore burned early today with 21,090 bushels of wheat stored there. Estimated loss up to 150000 dollars, partly insured. A garage across the street burned weeks ago. In Wilmington North Carolina editor announces sale of the Evening Dispatch to R A Carver, former Augusta Chronicle owner.
Governor Westmoreland issued proclamations calling up the people for a relief fund drive. The state cap budget allocates 300000 dollars with Richmond pledging 190,88 and NePfot 7s 40g appears in the total.
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