Strikes Urged Only as Last Resort by Union Leader
James Henry, MP for Union of Railwaymen, warns in London that strikes are a two edged weapon to be used only as a last resort. He cites U.S. conditions and urges government restraint at the conciliation table to restore confidence and prevent disaster from four years of losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ug. 12
James Henry Nember
Union of Railwaymen
United States
America
England
Mee
Thomas Stat
Ible
Ers
Alion
Red Chief Spirodonoff Alleged Bolshevik Leader Rumor
legends spread among peasants in Murmansk railway front territory say a Bolshevik chief named Spirodonoff exists though never seen by allied forces. captured documents and overheard talks fuel belief he is twice wounded yet directs front line operations from a chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medvejia Gora
Russian
Lapland
Murmansk
Spirodonoff
Maxo
Ukraine
Murmansk Front
Car Shortage Spark Coal Scarcity Warns Senate
Washington August 29 The National Coal Association warns the country faces a coal shortage this winter due to serious car shortages. John Callahan testifies that the railroad administration is not providing enough transport to bituminous coal mines to guarantee sufficient production and shipment for national needs this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Callahan
National Coal Association
Senate
Railroad Administration
Callahan
French unions resist radical action amid rapid growth
Paris reports the labor unions have expanded from 300000 before the war to over 1500000 members. The majority reject general political strikes as extremists gain control of the Socialist party while the Labor Federation calls for production growth, lower inflation pressure, and a national economic council to oversee provisioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Socialist Party
National Committee of the
Labor Federation
National Economic Council
Feeding the Eyes A Cause of High Living Costs
Chicago authorities in the milline and rain trade say feeding the eyes in mess and the stomach drives high living costs. They note rye flour costs more than white flour at $2.55 a barrel diggey, with rye considered better food for looks. Milling experts say the U.S. government buys only white flour for Europe despite Europe preferring rye bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Europe
Atlantic
Fifty Gent Peaches Retailer for $3.60
Mrs Earl Fry bought a bushel basket of peaches for 3 60 in Cedar Rapids Mich A note found in the basket from a Texas woman claimed the basket had been sold for 50 cents and asked to be notified of the cost to the consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids, Mich
Earl Fry
Texas
Bill to federalize road from Winchester to DC line
A fight in the Virginia Legislature aims to place the Winchester Bluemont road within the federal highway system. Delegate Wilbur C. Hall of Loudoun County leads the bill to include the Winchester to Bluemont segment and Bluemont to the District line as part of the federal network mapped by the 1916 road commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Winchester
Washington
Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun County
Bluemont
District of Columbia Line
Road Commission
Next Assembly To Elect A Justice
Richmond Va August 29 Proceedings indicate Judge Saunders supporters have abandoned hopes for a caucus. The election of a Supreme Court of Appeals justice for Stafford G Whittle’s seat will be postponed to the next General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Aus
Idee Stafford G. Whittle
Supreme Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Saunders
House
Senate
Expense Account Filing Rule For Primary Candidates
Under state primary law, candidates whether successful or defeated in the August primary must file their expense accounts with the clerk of court within twenty days from August 5 or face a heavy fine. Clerks will provide blanks upon application.
Auto Trucks Wanted for Saturday Parade Decor
Truck owners with decorated vehicles must bring their trucks to Rosenberger's lumber yard tomorrow morning for the pageant. The feature's success hinges on trucks being decorated by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger’s
Baltimore tenor to sing at Crace Lutheran Church on Sunday
Mr. John Barr of Baltimore the noted tenor soloist arrives in Winchester for a visit to relatives. He has accepted an invitation to sing solos at Crace Lutheran Church during both morning and evening services on Sunday the 31st instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barr
Baltimore
Winchester
Coast Guard Shifts From Navy To Treasury Authority
The Coast Guard is transferred from Navy Department control back to the Treasury Department by President Wilson. Merchants and commercial interests sought the change, while the Navy Department preferred retained jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coast Guard
Navy Department
Treasury Department
Wilson
Mercantile Marine and Commercial Interests
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Associated Press
Radical
H.C
Chapman Auto Supply
Ford
Chapman’s Auto Supply
Troy
Ricks
Joan Barr
Ryan & Orndoff Style
McCormick & CO
Schmidt Brewing Co
Troy Teaders
Detroit
John Wanamaker
Eastman, Kodak, Coy, Riker
Hereman
Saxon
Cadillac
Studebaker Automobile Co
Firestone
Goodyear Tire
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!