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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

DR.. Morefield, and Harry Payne,
both recent arrivals in this state, who
purchased farms on the Asylum Farm
road, have commenced construction on
new houses, and one of them has
finished new barn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

The motor car situation is critical In
fact, hardly any of the dealers can get
car, even though it is ordered months
before. However, Halvorsen & Burns
received carload of Maxwells this
morning, All the cars in the shipment
have been sold outside of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

While descending the steps from a
porch at her home near Chemawa yes
terday, Mrs. G, H. Nudge, age 81,
made misstep and fell, fracturing her
right arm near the shoulder. DIR. =. y.
Fisher was called and set the injured
member.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

TIE infantry needs $4,000 men, ac-
cording to a telegram received at the
local recruiting office today by Cor
poral Toy. A special effort is being
made to enlist these men as soon as
possible.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

While she was asleep yesterday at
the fair grounds, an unknown person re-
moved two rings from the fingers of
Mrs. Frank Frickey, of Salem Heights.
The police were notified.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

DR.. stones Drug Store makes free
delivery, Phone 35.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

Postmaster August Huckestein re-
eeived check for $50 from Representa-
tive Willis @. Hawley as the tangible
part Of his gift to the American Red
Cross society. The contribution was
wired to Mr.. Huckcstein during the
Red Gross drive in this city, and the
check arrived this morning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

Many compliments were paid to Mrs.
Charles Maxwell for her fine rendition
of the ballad, Somewhere Voice is
Calling,n which she sang at the fair
grounds yesterday afternoon, She has
appeared in public several times be-
fore, and is well liked by masie-lovers.
Ernest Tirpitz, of Hood River, was
received at the Oregon state peniten-
tiary today to serve sentence of from
20 years to life for rape. c. B. Har-
per, also of Hood River, was received.
He was committed for the crime of sod
omy and was sentenced TO serve from
one TO five years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05
Fifty-si young people from the Bap-

tist church motored to Silver Creek
Falls yesterday to celebrate the Fourth.
The boys class, the Agogas, acted as
hosts for the girls class, the Philethias.
Rev. Mr.. Holt, the pastor, and his wife
accompanied the bunch. Miss Nina Nc
Nary, teacher of the girls class, was
also one of the number,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

The celebration at the state fair
grounds yesterday palled on Irwin
Bahlbure, who lives at 1850 North Fifth
street, and he left the grounds to go
home. He is only three years old and
his bump of location was not as well
developed as it will be later, so he soon
got lost He was found by stranger
near the railroad tracks, and taken to
Secretary Lea's office, where his pa
rents soon located him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

DR.. and Mrs H. G. Epley, accom-
panied by Mrs. Carrie Chapel. and her
sister, Mrs. Little, and Mrs. Dorcas and
daughter, Virginia, toured to Niagara
Falls yesterday, where they spent the
day, and in returning, stopped at Me-
hama. "Doc" said the roads between
Mill City and Niagara were fine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

A1tnougn VIII Ector, OF Qu1naby, who
was run down by an automobile late
Tuesday night with the result that his
skull was fractured, has lain at the Sa.
lem hospital in a semi.conscious condi-
tion, he was recovered somewhat more
this morning and it is believed he has
good chance for recovery. He was
resting as easily this morning as could
be expected under the circumstances.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

wilhoit Springs seemed to be pop
ular place yesterday, and several OF
the state officials spent the Nation Is
birthday there. Among such were Sec
retary Of State Ben W. Olcott and fam
lily and State Hospital Superintendent
r. L. Lee Steiner and family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

ueIlNtfy, THVHV %.
.
The Oregon Electric agent In Salem
reported that 800 round trip tickets
we're cold to individuals going to the
Albany Roupd-Up, during the course OF
business yesterday, In addition to this,
innumerable autoists from this city
helped to swell the Salem contingent
there.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05
Eight young men who were enlisted

by Corporal Toy, were in Salem on fur
Tough yesterday Six of them were from
the engineer corps who were: Lyle At
kinson, John Plank, Truebert Hender
son, Howard Freeland, Iris Miller and
Lloyd Case. Fred Gahlsdorf of the
medical department, and Carl Bales OF
the quartermaster corps completed the
list. "el6r4H
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-07-05

The field artillery welcomed another
recruit from the local office of the
army recruiting service today in the
person OF George R. Darby, of Corval-
lis. Mr.. Darby is 80 years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
CHARTERS ISSUED.

Charters were granted yes;ovIa. j.,
the state Corporation ,'onmission. as
The ,ritlzcns BANK .r wiUc wise.
conduct !, state bank. Maximum ssa.-
i IS mn,"rm ;r, s'Se"g r" sI"g vs.
secretary ana cashier. both II Wis
United Mc,ico-t,nr uosni-sl In,
kichmond. Maximum. $3.50, 6oo: min.
uum. $4,000 par $40 j. H. Cos.u-
berg. president. Macmaduke Atkinson.
secretary and treasurer. both OF Rich
R,idGcpater I'rntl,,rc ,.o,,orat,n,
hrideewatcr. MaNin'mm. si5,od 90 min NM.
president: W. l.. Sipc. secretary. both
II Rrids"watct.
i'%,ci Petersburg Corporation. re-
$1,000; par. 1900 J. l.. AlcNauricr. rrcs-
rc,,e'arurs.
Inc, Richmond Maximum. 5000:
minimum. 5000: par. $500 s. 1.
tarl. both of Richmond
Universal Bath t.uuipmcn, corpora
minimum. 100000: par. slo I :c,,l"n
Burton. president: i II ,'rcnsbayy 500.
rotary and treasurer both Of Rich.
moud
Richmond Maximum s5o.o0o: mini.
mum. sl.,ooo: par. ;iou. J. Il Bailey.
~ Richmond. "o''
Lester Lumber company. mo. Mar
,insytllc Maximum. $50 oo.: minimum,
So. o0p: par 800 George r I"stc,
both ef Martimsviile. '"' ;
The Ray Thomas Company. inc. 70
mum. $1,000: par sIHd -. l. Atkins
pres id.nt: Nj /. EuIra,ri .,tr.,r,'
ho,h If rctcrshure.
burg mercantile hr,sino. Nj Ma y, ~,
ss,".ooo; minimum. s.aoc". par. 500.
~ Is. shelton. president: \ H. ,;or
bcrlyh ycsrcfria. ,n,l ,r,a.,. -, 49,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
MOTTO ES-I.coai.

\ VIRGINIA IN THE ClECt'IT COURT
bf THE CITY ~ RICHMOND
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
.tttcinpt il Frustrated.

Guy Sergeant Evans and his drrutic,
on sunday frustrated an attempt made
10 free jwo Greek prisoners held in
the city jail ON charges OF violating
the prohibition law. The officials were
Informed that hacksaws could be sent
10 the Greeks in 4 meal from outside
strict examination was made OF all
meals brought ~. ana finally. concealed
~ a tempting looking roast. was
ionid four haclsaws The colorcd man
vino bronsht the meat was Simply u
messenger and did no, know that he
was carrying ANYTHING hut meal EIc
could xiv" no definite information as
- who sent him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
uonorc,I ,,nnk Officers.

~ tho recent annual meeting OF the
Stockholders OF thr Virginia state
Eank. ut TIop"wcll. the following Of
;iccrS wcrc elected: president. NJ. y.
Finn. vice presidents. j. w. Phillips
and j. y. Harrison; directors. the above
Office * and l.. II. Jones. Richard Eppcs.
Charles T.. rlumm"r. w. -. Temple. j.
l.. Vaughan. II. II. I.ovcnstcm. y. y.
Harrison. .Ir,. \. w. Gray =, y. E"scn-
stock. ]. VI. Luke aud Or. W. l.. l;aincs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

tomm"u"etl'h Of Nir"tA.a II, M 10
'aii"u - Joseph iiH.t"n. C"nmi
S!oHor - Insurance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
HE'LL. WANTED-sIa,c ana Female

WANTED, 10 employ first. class mani
,urist. Apply Manager Melbourne. Dur
ham y G..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
II, srI>o> coInr. r>nr u.

y jury ia tho Hastings Court. Fart
". south Richmond. Yesterday re-.
turned q verdict "f 500 in favor Of
the plaintiff ~ the suit Of Matte Tyler.
rolorcn. against thc Atlantic CoaSi
brought ~ III" result Of an accident
IN which the plaintiff was injured she
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
Verdict for city.

Ia the suit OF tho city or Peters
burg against the Petersburg and James
River Corporation as its bonding COM.
pan% on u bond for $1,000. 4 jury in
tho iiusiiugs Court last evening gave
judgment for tho city for the fun
amount OF the bond. An appeal will
hc taken 10 tho supreme Court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

Jurors HAY" been summoned FOR tho
Hastings Court. which begins its Feb.
;uary term OH Thursday, There ARE
several felony cases OH tho docket, but
tho great majority OF cases involv.
violations 81 tho prohibition law.
There are about two dozen 81 thcS.
caScS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

III BIG stcuographct. with established
hil;ness. have free space in .nlc@.
Give references and arrange interview. 81
.nrc rimes. III, pAt Oh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
SITUATION wANrED-l,cmal,
/ Or Rl;NT-koons

SIt.oGEtl.liEi; wants tyTcw ruins; TO Il
~ nom" VIII cali tor copy. fnpnc MAJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

WANTED. reliable nurse for young baby
stay IN place References required W
nix 1908 Park Avenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
lUR SALE-VEIfiCr.I:S.
FOR SALI-Machincr,.

Gtf. wagons So. So. $50: op.r wagons.
So 500 richardson Bros.. III. tiroo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
STORAGE AND MOVING.
FOR S.tLl.-l,!rmS

l"' srr.- WALES ;arut. /; 100. 4, ,ri.s -
i@A tr ,ul'',a i"u t.ra.u4 house. ur:
town Govd terms Shopper! E.ryn Tire,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

WANTED, experienced maucurIsl.
Franks BARRIER SHOP. 81 East Main.
WANTED girl to assist in hous.Wo
ADply with reference. go. West Grace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
nr:>n,,n DEED %. rn, ~.
,u>>,En, n,:,.E,sE DEEDS.

Miliiau j t;"r,l"n 1" l. W Eyland.
.:At,". lot q. bl""l =. rls,u II Wright'a
l'n"E. Jau1i1r 81 1917. s3lS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
I. :. CIRCUIT co,nr or APPEALS.

Cook. lot :. blocE T. plan ~ .ilnt,r.
Paris fch:ua'I 10. l@l7. $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
WANTI.n-Iica, t.statn
EI\.lN( AL.

g =: =. pE\ooN >o5 Eas, Main
.-trr"t Madison I'i. II YOU Wish Ia ,..tl
~ rent &pnr property. list II with as
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

IL .t>1ED, .f un... registered. 4et.=E a..
state .I'Hry" prrGotsN, .sluli e.t.rrF.,sm
U-r t.'ter. II ~ Snen4 uruE 90. syH,h
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
HELP Observation-Disclosures

\ we'll qualified physician for q town and
country praGiicc III the in"st PROSPEROUS
section ~ the state. \ lin, opening for a
good man. can make money from the start
Address l. Ia care Times Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14

" y NrEb. Al once. =. luSt ling agents. Easy
,"ork. biz pdN. Give references Address
Every W"man's Magazine. General Delivery.
ri,!Iunpd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
Lake anOpenBook
For, Youn6 & Mothers!

Mos, women look
upon becoming n
moth or, for the first
time, as soEc;hin.
fill OF unknown
mysteries; Il Sony
ana pain: a time OF
distressing days and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
N,l'I,'l.

Illinois surety Conpau,. !. Corpora
i!'h ana y ". ii"ln..,u, IN. Stat"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-02-14
HELP WANTED-Fcm,alc.

WANTED girl for general h"u."work Ecf
orcuccS required hrply :Gai-A ianoNc
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

I am a little girl 6 years old. help my mother sweep the house; think you ought to be good to me. Please bring me big doll a doll bed and some new hair ribbons, some can dy, nuts, and all kinds of fruit. Don't forget pappa and mamma and my teacher, Mrs Davis; bring them some nice presents. Your little friend,
 Opal Lee Smith.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Please bring me a little doll, a set of dishes for my doll, a jumpy cart to ride her in, please bring apples can dies, and nuts. Dear Santa, if you will please bring me a little set of tools, a little red wagon and fire crackers. So bye-bye, Santa. Be sure and come. Your babies,
 Dorothy and Alvin Galloway, Emmet.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

l am years old, and in the high first grade. Please bring me an over coat, candy, apples and oranges and all kinds of nuts, and please don't for get Afford and Allie Sinclair, and please don't forget my little baby sis ter who is months old. So goodbye. Dear Santa, will look for you Xmas. With love, your good little boy,
 Rufus Tyner.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

DOtI DdIINi OIdUS.
 l am little boy 1 years old, and as bad as they get to be, but I will be glad if you will bring me a little red wagon and fruits of all kinds, nuts and candy. l have been a bad little boy, but will do better next year if you will please bring me something. So l will go to bed early and will love you. Your little boy,
 Deward Tyner.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little boy years old. I want you to bring me a tricycle. and some A B c blocks, so 1 can learn my letters. Don't forget my apples, oranges, nuts, candy and don't forget my little brother 2 years old; bring him lots of things. We will be good boys. Sid Durham.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

l am little girl eight years old. I have tried all year to be good and learn my lesson. 1 want you to send me some house-slippers, some kid gloves, some Elsie Dinsmore books; bring me lots of nuts and fruit. Don't forget my little sister and brother. Your friend, Hilma Brooks.
 P. s. Don't forget my teacher, Miss Jessie Akers.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

am little girl three years old and l am sick, but want you to bring me a doll and little bed and red cap and all kinds of candy, fruit and nuts. Please don't forget to bring all the poor children something too. Your little girl, Daisy Pearl Newth.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Please bring me a little baby doll, all kinds of fruits and nuts. Dear Santa, have been a real good little girl and mind mama and papa. Our stove pipe is very small, but I will leave the door open. Your little girl,
 Nellie Tyner.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

l am a little girl years old want nice story book, I want a suit case, some gloves, some house slip pers. Don't forget my teacher, Miss Abbie Hale. Yours truly.
 Elizabeth Virginia Brooks. P. S.-Bring me lots of nuts and fruit.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Please bring me baby doll, little set of dishes, little iron to iron my doll clothes. lots of fruit, nuts and candy. Don't forget my teacher, Mrs. Davis; bring her something nice.
 Lizzie Neal.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l fant big sleepy doll and a bed for 1t, and some apples and oranges. My brother LeRoy wants a toy pistol and bugle, and my little sister Willie Blanche, wants a little doll that cries. l am 6 years old and my name is Lena May Henry.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:


 l want you to bring me an air gun and soldier suit and apples, oranges, candy and nuts. I will go to bed early. Your little boy,
 William Durham.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa:

am little boy s years old. Please bring me little wagon, an air gun, some fra works, and all kinds of fruits. Don't forget grandmother and my teacher, Miss Abbie Bring them some nice presents. Your little boy,
 Rogers Smith.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Old Santa Claus:

Please bring me doll buggy and doll with long curly blonde hair. All kinds of fruits like you brought last Xmas, some candy and nuts. Your little friend. Carolyn Greeson.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa:

am little boy past two years old. l like all kinds of toys, so anything you bring will please me, but I do want pair of blunt scissors, a sleepy doll and some marbles and some more boy toys. Fill my stocking with fruits, candy and nuts. Your little friend, Robt. Dudley Rouse.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

l am little boy years old and am in the first grade. For Christmas l want train, monkey, cap, gloves and fire crackers and fruits of all kinds, nuts and candy. I am a good boy and will go to bed early. Sin cerely, Jack Stevenson.
 P. S.-Santa, don't forget the sol diers and orphans this Christmas.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 1 am little girl 8 years old and I am in the fourth grade. I want you to bring me a pair of ball-bearing skates and sewing set and a watch bracelet and 1 want you to bring me
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Please bring me a knife, and a Charlie Chaplin dancer, and pair of gloves; all kinds of nice things to eat and just any other things you want to bring. Yours in haste,
 Horace Yancey. P. S.-Bring Dr. Al new auto mobile.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am a little boy four years old. want you to bring me big wagon, a gun, and fashlight. Bring me some nuts and fruit Yours truly,
 (. J. Brooks, Jr.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am good little girl years old and won't you please bring me 6 sleepy doll with shoes and stockings on, and fruits of all kinds and candy, and please don't forget my little friend, Mark Karber. So Dear Santa, l will leave the door open so you can come in, so bye-bye, with love. from little Hazel Thornton.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a drum and watch, some fruit, nuts, candy and fire works. Your friend, Dale Neal.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Santa Claus

all kinds of fruit and nuts. Don't forget sisters and brothers, and don't forget my teacher, Miss Jessie L. Akers. From your little friend,
 Amelia Bemis. P. S.-Please don't forget the or phans this year, Santa. Goodbye.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa:

Dear santa:
 Please bring me soldier suit and gun, cap pistol and tool chest. l also want Christmas tree, some candy, fruits and nuts of all kinds, and l surely will appreciate it. Your little friend, Wallace Benj. Rouse.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20

Dear Santa:
 Please bring me a watch bracelet and Christmas stocking and a writ ing desk. Don't forget my mother and papa and grandmother, and all the other children. Your little girl,
 Vancay Smith.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Horace Yancey.
Dear Santa Claus:

Bring me cowboy suit and knife and just any other thing you want me to have. Your little boy,
 Clifton Yancey.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
 l am a little girl , years old. want doll with a pacifer in its mouth set of dishes, story book, ribbon and clasp, and bring Dorothy a little doll cart and doll, and we want lots of candy, gum, fruit and nuts, and just anything you want to bring us; we'll be awful glad. Your girlies,
 Obera and Dorothy Hines.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Old Santa:

Dear Old Santa:
 Please bring me a doll with curly hair and pretty dress, and a doll buggy with a top. I want set of dishes. would like to have a doll bed and a ring if you have one, and I want little iron. I will close my eyes tight. This is all Your friend,
 Charlene Davis.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me little piano, doll buggy and little bed for my doll bring me lots of fruit and nuts. Your little friend, Grace Davis.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l can hardly wait for you to come to see me. l am not going in the re. frigerator or take baby sisters toys any more. Please bring me a little stove, set of dishes, doll buggy and a grandma teddy bear and fill my stock ings with candy, apples and oranges. l go to sleep at 7 o'clock. Please bring Maude Hawkins something. Your little friend.
 Mary Isabelle Hamby. Dear Santa Claus:
 am year old this Xmas and am looking for you too. 1 want doll, little iron, doll piano and doll buggy. l go to sleep early. I want some apples and oranges in my stocking
 Your friend,
 Irene Royston Hamby.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a glass doll with white curly hair, and a doll buggy, a little tea set and a little iron and some candy and some nuts and lots of fruit. Yours truly,
 Bertha Davis.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-20
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 l am little girl years old. I go to school. am in the first grade. Please bring me little red chair, q little set of furniture and dishes and a hammock for my dollie and a pretty hair ribbon and don't forget the little children in the war countries. and re- member my teacher, Mrs. Davis.
 Mary Aletha Powell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-15
BIG STRIKE is AVERTED
BY LABOR Department
Would Have Affected 90, 600 Shop
men and Blacksmiths and Dozen
Southeastern Railroads.

A strike. which would have affected
more than $4,000 shopmen and black
smiths and a dozen southeastern rail-
roads. has been averted for the pres
ent by the Department Of Labor. The
strike order was to have gone into ef-
feet Thursday. but several days ago
the department requested the men to
postpone action until the matter could
be investigated.
Friday, at conference attended nv
]. X. Gould. chairman of the board Of
managers. representing the railroads;
A. y. Wharton. president of the Rail.
road Federation of Working Men, rep
resenting the employees: J. A. Moffitt.
the departments conciliator, and 9th.
ers. both sides agreed to submit the
questions in controversy to the Secre-
tary of Labor and abide by his deci-
sion. provided the departments CON
ciliator cannot. meanwhile, effect a set-
Element.
The railroads affected include Allan
tic Coast Line. Central of Georgia.
Chesapeake and Ohio. Mobile and Ohio
Norfolk and Western. Richmond. Fred.
ericksburg and Potomac. Seaboard Air
Line. Southern. Virginian and South.
ern OF Mississippi.