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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
GUARDS LIVES

Trenton, N. J., April 30.-Gov. Field
or has signed the bill regulating the
employment Of persons in compressed
air in tunnel building and similar
work SO common in this section. The
new law provides that every tunnel,
caisson, compartment, or other place
where compressed air is used shall be
so constructed, equipped, and operat-
ed as to provide proper protection to
the persons employed. One Of the pro-
visions is that no person known to be
addicted to the excessive use OF In.
toxicants shall be permitted to work
In compressed air. 1t is also provided
that every employer carrying on COM
pressed air pressure exceeds seventeen
pounds shall also employ one or more
registered nurses to act in case Of &C.
cident or illness from the compressed
air.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
UNIONISTs AMUSED

Boston. April 3O.-Trade unionists
in this city are amused at the wide
publicity given an invitation to an ex.
president Of the New York, New Hav-
en- and Hartford Railroad to become
the active head Of new organization
OF railroad workers in this cityA The
unionists. say much publicity hask been
given small crowd Of station aksnts
who met here recently and who have
since arranged for another meeting.
Good advertisers is the comment of
local organized workers, who point to
the various railroad brotherhoods and
and A. F. Of L.. organizations that
now admit all workers in these call
gins.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
FOREIGN COMMERCE

Washington, April 3O.-Both. i'm
ports and exports were greater last
month than in March, 1918. according
to figures announced by the Federal
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce. March imports totaled $751;
93O,O39. against $155. Az, 49S in March
last year. 81 per cent of this being
free merchandise, against 81 per cent
In March. 1913. Domestic exports last
month were $1SS, ST., against $780,
446, 100 for March of last year. For
the nine months ending with March Of
the current year imports had totaled
81, 1885,, 727, 313, against 81, 401, 844, 1873 in
the corresponding period last year,
and domestic exports 1855, 1O7, 589,
against 1881, ,972 last year.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
UNIONISTS
DISCHARGED

Richmond, Ind, April SO.-Several
members Of the Mupsicians union.
employed by the Starr iano company.
quit their employment rather than
withdraw from their organization. It
is said that president Gennett. of the
company, called the men In his office
ana told them they must either quit
the union or resign. Most of the men
are skilled tuners. The president stat
go the company was tired" OF the
trouble experienced in local theatres
with members of their union, and MI.
Gennett has taken tbs method to set.
tie" the differences.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
NIGHT COURT

Los Angles, April 30.-Supplement
ing the night police court, which
handles misdemeanor cases, the estab
nshment of night superior court
with Jurisdiction over felony cases, is
announced. The new court will deal
with the felony cases arising out Of
domestic MISUNDERSTANDING to pro
vide, and the like. The court was
deemed necessary for the service OF
witnesses In domestic cases, who fire.
Quently lost their jobs by reason OF
having to come to court in the day
time to testify. The new night court
will hold session once . week.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
Juergens
"HOLSUM"
Bakery

sons now employed join the organiza
ton Of their craft. The strike started
over ten years ago, and during its pro
gress bitter feeling. was developed
The Werners, under whose manage
ment thes trske began, are no longer
connected with the institution, and
the differences have practically wreck
ed the business Of one of the finest
printing plants in the country, because
Of opposition to the allied crafts, who
stood together during all this time
The unionists agree with the new
management that both sides should
forget and work in harmony to the end
that the plant, now on a union basis
may regain its lost prestige. u
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
FLINTs WIN

Buffalo, April sO.-After being OF
strike two days, the nonunion flint
glass workers employed at the IRON
tier Company realized the value Of or
ganization and formed a local affiliat
ed to the American Flint Glass Work
ers' Union, whose national officers, to
gether with a committee Of the newly
formed union, visited tho glass com
pany with the result that q contract
calling for q union shop and the rein
statement Of all strikers was quickly
agreed to.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
HORsESHOERS

Newburgh, N. Y, April S0.-An arbi
tration board has settled the horse
shoers' strike in this city. Both sides
made concessions, but a prohibitive
rate for Sunday and holiday work is
agreed to for the purpose Of ending
this practice.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

Always AK for The UNION LABEL
on all Job Printing; you may get at
Majority Company,
IntellIaencer Job Rooms,
w. Va. Printing Company, (Regster),
Wheeling News LItho. Co, .
Ohio Valley LItho. Co,
Eagle Printing Co.,
Panhandle Printing Co,
Billiard Printing House, Ill
Chas. Prayer, Louis cclmar,
Bloch. Bros. Tobacco Co, -
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

rHH MAJORITY u the best advert,.i,.
aedium in this vicinity. for Its oircu.
Ation u IN the homes Of tA0 WoFhlne
poeDlo.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
PAINTERS RAISE

San Francisco, April 80 Incal
painters nave called on the Master
Painters Association to grant q wage
increase from -4.50 day to IS. About
$500 workers are involved.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

st. Thomas, Ont, April SO.-Paint-
ers and their employers in this city
are dead-locked over the question of
wages. The workers old scale was
rs cents an hour, but in many cases
they were paid less. Now they ask
80 cents, blu the employers offer but
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

THE MAJORITY PRINTERY can print
anything from the size Of Q postage
rtenH te the Size 81 house
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

r. D. FRIEDRICH & co.
Wool Underwear, $500 and $3.50 per
Garment. Cotton Underwear, Soc
and $500 per Garment. Wool Union
Suits, $500 and $500 per suit.
Cotton Union Suits, $500 up to $500
per Suit.
Fancy Dress Shirts, 75c up to $3.50.
Dress Flannel Shirts, $500 up.
Stag Trousers, $500 up.
"onyz" Hose, 25c and SOC a pair.
Union Made Suits to order, $500 up.
II s. Fourth St., Martins Ferry
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

Manchester. N. H.. April 3O.-while
strikes have been called in some cases
painters in this city report that EN-.
ployers are accepting their new wage
scale, which provides for an eight.
hour day and an increase of $3.50 q
week.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

Louisville, KY, April. Officials
of the PAINTERS union predict that
trade conditions will compel painting
contractors to concede the scent an
hour increase asked by thel workers.
Those WHO have signed the agreement
cannot supply the demand for men,
and many OF the strikers have gone
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
BROCK BROWNS
BUTTER q EGG STORE.
M q A&h oA /.

No. 8, 9Th g
Poultry Z Game. Alive or Dressed
Full Line Of Groceries and Produce.
Phone orders aIven Immediate
Attention.
4at. Phone SIR. RoN ia
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07
MARTINS FERRY.

When the weather 10 cold, and the
Prospects drear, Make
3 B B B 3 B B D ,
For the "lDEAL."
There You'll Find Cheer.
Arthur Snodgrass. Prop.
FRED kURZ & CO.,
Successors to Sig Wolff.
Head-to-Foot Outfitter0
for
Men, Women and Children.
1924 Hanover st. Martins Ferry, o
"Just Wright" Shoes for Men.
(Unlon Made).
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

San Jose, Cal. April 3O.-A refusal
81 contractors to pay the new wage
scale OF painters has resulted in a
strike. The workers are asking SIS a
day, wh4ca Is being urged in many
sections of the state.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

into the contracting business them
selves.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-05-07

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
BRUMBAUGH STlRS VOTERS
OF THREE COUNTIES
Enthusiastically Received by Farm
ers of Union, Mifflin and Snyder.

LEWISBURG, Pa, Sept. "a - Before
hundreds of farmers gathered at the Tn
ion County Fair here this morning, Or.
Martin G. Brumbaugh, Republican nom
inee for Governor, pledged, II elected, TO
do all in his power to insure construction
OF good, honest highways, thoroughly
built and constantly kept in repair
throughout the entire State. These roads,
he declared. will be such that the maxi
mum crops can be brought to population
centres with a minimum effort.
Doctor Brumbaugh with his campaign
PARTY arrived here this morning from
Sunhury, stopping en- route at Selinsgrove,
where his reception lasted an hour. The
party left here at noon on tour of
Union, MiTlin and Snyder counties. and
will speak tonight at Lewistown.
Referring TO the child labor laws, Doctor
Brumhaugh declared he had an act in
mind which if passed would become a
model for every State in the Union This
measure he eaid, would enable work
ing child to continue his education in the
public schools.
The election of Doctor Brumbaugh by
a majority Of 10000 was predicted by
Secretary of Internal Affairs Houck.
Doctor Brumbaugh Is hearing on every
side that the Endorsement Of Vance c.
Mccormick bv the Washington party has
caused such a serious split in that party
that it's death knell Is sounded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
ROCKEFELLER GIVES 100000
TOY. M. C. A. OF BROOKLYN
S3,ooo,ooo Required to Complete
Magnificent Building.

NEW YORK, Sent. 24.-The Young
Mems Christian Association OF Brook
lyn, it was announced, has been en-
rIched by a gift of $780, coo from John
J.. Rockefeller. Onc-half of this sum
has already been paid over to the asso-
citation. and the conditions on which the
balance is to be paid were explained
by John B. Cook, the general secre-
tary. as follows;
The remainder of Mr.. Rockefeller's
pledge, $4,000 is conditioned upon So
curing in cash or responsible pledges, on
OF before January l, 1876 of the entire
fund Of s2,755.OoO, Payments will be
made by Mr.. Rockefeller on account OF
this pledge In three instalments OF
$4,000 each, the first 20 be payable when
one-third OF the total amount to be
raised from all other sources has been
paid in; the second instalment when
two-thirds Of the amount has been paid
in. and the third instalment when the
entire fund has been paid in"
II has been estimated that nearly
So 10, 900 will be required TO complete all
the extensive building operations con-
tempIated by the directors of the asso-
citation. Approximately $4,000 OF the
Rockefeller money will be applied to
the cost Of the site for the new building
Of the Central Branch on Hanson place
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
WOMEN SEW EVERY EVENING
FOR DESTITUTE IN FRANCE
Circle of Six Determined in EtFoH
to Work Relief.

Seeking TO express the keenhess IN
their sympathy for their sisters n
Europe by obtaining practical resHiIs ,rs "a
help them. six women OF OAK Mrs Mrs
gather every evening in the home ol ,,s
p. f. Giroud, of 9Ol SiXty-ninth aNvn1s1
10 sew garments for the destitute "on'si
and children OF France. II Is mol ~.
gathering, but a serious, determines any
fort 10 help. they do not anticipate Inss rs
cessation Of their activity until 'nS me i'm In.
of the war brings an end 10 the the,,tss
mediate demands of fatheTless iaH.''f n
Mrs. p. F. Giroud is the %lLs AZ
p. F. Giroud. professor OF tTeheIb bssn
Bryn Mawr College. She has Tx
keenly Interested in the rescue "t he
which has been carried on during shs
war, and has wanted to do an IN
Could 10 further the efforts Of pe9ps a
this country in aiding those tbe aOISa sew.
Finally conceiving the idea OF lne Ven.
ing club which should meet every "a il
ing, she organized the little circle aNI Sar.
nov the enthusiastic leader lng her
ments made by Mrs. Glroud "nu aay
friends are being sent 10 France py
Of the French Embassy In Washlns"-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
BRUMBAUGH'S GREAT
CAMPAIGN BRINGING
SPLENDID RESPONSE
Letters to Citizens Commit
tee Sh ow Remarkable
Sympathy of Independent
Voters With His Candi-
dacy.

Louis j. Kolb, treasurer of the DR..
Martin G. Brumbaugh Citizens Commit
tee and an independent in politics, said
today that DR.. Brumbaugh was making
one of the most wonderful campaigns ever
witnessed in this state. To his host of
friends, his wide circle OF acqualntances
and his absolute sincerity Mr. Kolb at
tributed DR.. Brumbaughs success.
"His institute work." Mr.. Kolb said,
has gained him thousands of friends.
who remember him for the great work
he has accomplished in advancing the
educational facilities In this state
Mr.. Kolb criticised the action of the
Washington Party State Committee at
Harrisburg last week in indorsng Vance
c. Mccormick as the gupernatorial candi-
date in place of William Draper Lewis
This was violation" Mr.. Kolb de-
clared, mot only OF the spirit, but NJ
the letter of the Statewide primary act
The action of the Washington Party
committee has caused thousands to de-
clare themselves for DR.. Brumbaugb
THE Washington party set itself I'D
W s'hHu ioi Desl IN the Republican
party. l wonder II this Is what they
call the best? By what right can IL
men withdraw candidate whom $4,000
have nominated?"
Praise OF Doctor Brumbaueh as n
man, expressions OF confidence in his
ability as Governor and interesting
sidelights upon the campaign through
out the State were contained in letters
received today at the headquarters of the
Brumbaugh Citizens Committee.
Howard e. Butz, OF Huntingdon. wrote.
There are no Brumbaugh laggards I'm
here The sell-out OF the Progressives has
disguised the conscientious followers of
T. r. and you can say that men who
were on the doubtful list are now active
in his behalf Tell the chief to be of
good cheer The whole internal outfit
pitched against him can't lick him or
taint him in the least All he needs TO
do is TO keep telling the people the Gods
truth"
Isaac " shonner. Of Phoenixvrlle.
wrote:
II am pleased with the situation as
your campaign advances was a little
anxious TO know what Roosevelt was
going to do; but Lewis mas done you a
wonderful favor in Withdrawing in sup
port OF Mccormick The ProgressIyes
around here will not stand that Oh, no!
They will vote for you. You have done
a grand work as an independent Repub-
llcan in getting the Republicans together
in Pennsylvania and In the United States.
There is a great work ahead. Keep in
good heart"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
1856 APPLICANTS SEEK
JOBS FROM THE CITY
Civil Service Compassion Conducts
the Examinations TODAY.

The capacity Of the examining rooms Of
the Civil Ceryice Commission was taxed
today by 1856 applicants. taking examina
tions for various city positions. An even
lgO candidates for chairman In the en-
cheering service are being examined
Fifty-three Of these 20 years old, are
applying for the post in the Transit De
partment at N20 a year. and ~ caudi-
dates Is years old are competing for the
same position In the Survey Bureau at
$3.50 TO 500 a year. Forty-nine are being
examined for the $500 position as rodman
and 81 for the $500 post as checker In
the City Transit Department
Eight enginemen in the Fire Bureau are
being examined for promotion 70 1920 a
year and eight candidates are applying for
the 1920 place as head laundryman at
the Philadelphia General Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
LESS THAN HALF TOTAL
CITY VOTE REGISTERED
Of 379,577 Assessed Citizens, 197,-
557 So Far Have Failed to Qualify.

According to the figures completed by
the assessors and certified to by Harry
Kuenzel, Superintendent of Elections, this
morning, there are 1857 citizens of Phia-
delphia who have yet 10 register in order
to qualify TO vote at the November cleo
ton. The assessors returns show a total
of 37S5T7 citizens qualified to vote or
these, 1880 have registered on the first
two registration days this year The re-
naming 1857 will have last oppor-
tunity TO qualify on October 3. the last
registration day this year.
The ward totals of those qualified 10
vote by the assessors lists and those
already registered follow:
ASSESSORS RETURNS. SEPTEMBER. 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
GASES OVERCOME MANY
IN JERSEY CITY STATION
Big Tank Broken and Passengers
Suffocated.

NEW YORK, Sept. "A large number
Of passengers on an incoming train Of
the Erie Railroad were overcome by
escaping gas in the train yard Of the
company at Jersey City this morning
As each train came in the passengers
disembarked in an atmosphere heavily
charged with escaping poisonous gas
from tanks nearby. Many passengers
were overcome and rushed to the Hud-
son Street Hospital IN New York and to
hospitals In Jersey City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
SHIPPING VIOLATIONS PROBE
Hamburg American Line Vessels
Fined at Mexican Port.

WASH NGTON, Sept 24-A hearing on
an appeal from the fines imposed on three
Hamburg American Line steamers for
alleged violations OF the Mexican Shipping
laws was held today in the once OF the
Secretary of War.
The ships concerned are the Ypiranga
which was fined S9i95O pesos for landing
arms and ammunition at Puerto Mexico;
the Bavaria. which was fined lls625 pesos
for an almost similar oftense' and the
Dania. which delivered several bundles
of wire at Puerto Mexico which were
consigned TO Vera Cruz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
PENROSE PROFANES
IDEALS OF LINCOLN,
ROOSEVELT ASSERTS
Liberator's Name Merely
Mask for Corrupt Organi-
zation Which Departs
Radically From His Fund
amental Principles.

GALEsBURG, H.. Sept. 24.-ColoneI
Roosevelt swung hard upon the Repub-
lican Progressive amalgamated move
msnt in an address here today that
opened tHo-dsy speaking tour of Illi-
nois in behalf OF Raymond Robins Pro
gressive candidate for the Senate. He
attacked Senator Penrose in the course
OF his remarks.
TT is the verfest ahsurdity to ask any
Progressive TO go back TO the Repub!i-
can ranks" said the Colonel The men
who are true TO the principles and prac-
tIces OF Abraham Lincoln can be true
only by adhering TO the principles and
practices Of Lincoln, and leaving the
party OF their youth exactly as he left
the party Of his youth when that party
ceased to be an instrument for saving
the people. II is a PROCLAMATION to invoke
the great name Of Lincoln 10 cover the
party organization which is responsible
for Barnes and Penrose
The Democratic party has not only
shown itself as always, utterly incom-
petent 10 insure efficient legislation for
far-reaching consequence to the public,
but has kept true to its past record of
promse-hreaking and Of tho fa!sifcation
OF It's works by its deeds
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt opened his
two-day campaign today by addressing
students of AugustanR College AT Rock
Island and appealing TO 700 voters in
Market Square here. Later he left for
Knox College. where he spoke at noon.
He will address a gathering In Peoria
on his way 10 Springfield where ne will
dine with Governor Dunno and speak IN
the armory tonight.
Colonel Roosevelt was out of bed In
Rock Island at 6.i5 a. m. and shaved
himself while a half hundred bows, eyes
and mouth open vide, peered through
the windows Of his compartment on the
train.
Gee. he's in his undershlrt," said one
urchn with seeming disdain Somehow
no couldn't quite believe that former
President Of the United States would
shave in his Indershirt.
DIES MONIES. Ia. SEPT 24.-Tn
speech made here last night by Theo-
do-e Roosevelt, personal attack was
directed at United States Senator Cum
Minis for what the Colonel alleged 10 BE-
shortcomings I'm the senator's pledged al
legiance to the people, He declared SEN
ator Cummins. the regular Republican
nominee for recollection, failed OF his
opportunity when the Cummins organi-
zatlon remained Republican after Taft's
nomination IN Chicago
Senator Cummins and those who train
with him around the track" said the
eX- President, cannot be true to the old
time principles of I.incolns DAY as long
AZ they continue their association with
the utterly reactiouary Republican ma
chimes as now controlled in the nation
and In the largest and most popuIous
States We must not let our loyalty to
a name blind us 10 existing facts. The
Iowa Progressives, when in 1914 they op-
pose Mr. CummIns, stand exactly where
the Republicans stood In 1858 when they
opposed Mr. Douglas"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
PLEA FOR RURAL CREDITS
Bill in Interest of Farmers Intro
dueed in Congress.

WA AsHINGTON. Sept. 4-senator
Hollis, of New Hampshire a member of
the Joint Committee Of the Senate and
House which framed the rural credits
bill which Was introduced In both bodies
today addressed the Senate In the in
terests Of the measure
Farm mortgage loans In the United
states aggregate over 5000 10000" said
Senator Hollis Farmers are paying
annually tor the use of this vast sum
from 10 IS per cent. largely in the
guise Of commissions. lawyers fees and
renewal charges"
Senator Hollis said the bill framed by
the joint committee took ground mid
way between radical and conservative
policies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
KNIFE UNDER HIS PILLOW

John Leman. OF 1929 Chew street. was
sentenced 70 six months in the House Of
Correction today by Magistrate Pennock
at the Germantown station on the charge
of disorderly conduct. Leman was ar
rested late yesterday afternoon by Con-
stable Brady after he is said 10 have
chased his family out OF the house
Brady found the man asleep with a
butcher knife sticking from under his
pillow. The constable took the knife
and. although Leman put up q light he
vas quickly oYerpowered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
INVENTOR GETS BIG oRpER

Wendell Shepherd an inventor, who
recently established a factory for the
manufacture of suction paper milk bottle
caps on LRnsdowne avenue. Lansdowne,
Pa. has just received an order from the
Duuane supply Company. Of New York
for 100 10000 caps At present he has one
press. which turns out the caps. printed
with the name Of the milk dealer, at the
rate Of 1900 per minute, II would take
this press alone nearly six months 10
turn out the order, SO Mr.. Shepherd is
planning to install fys new presses.