Carmen's Strike Negotiations With Elevated Directors Continue
The wage dispute with the Elevated Company and Carmen's Union intensified as executives and union leaders met at the Milk Street offices to discuss a four cent an hour raise. President Brush vowed a special directors' meeting Wednesday to decide on wage demands amid talks with officials, with a midnight strike scheduled only if no raise is granted.
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Forces under General von Linsingen Take Kolenkowitz
Berlin reports General von Linsingen's forces captured Kolenkowitz after a battle near Ukraine on the Pripet line. The army group has covered about 186 miles on foot by rail and car under hardship. Prisoners include 183 officers and 8 676 men with more staff officers taken.
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German Chancellor Signals Peace Aims Amid War Claims
In a Reichstag address Chancellor von Hertling argues for Wilson's four principles of peace while criticizing Allied aims. He denounces English dominance and emphasizes Germany's defensive war aims, the Ukraine accord, and cautions against British self determination for colonies. He calls for a just, universal peace with mutual recognition.
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Ukraine
Intent to Boom War Not Peace
Washington officials say Count von Hertling’s Reichstag speech failed to shift the war aims discussion. They view it as bolstering the German militaristic faction by persuading the German public that President Wilson’s aims are impracticable as stated in his February 11 address to Congress.
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German chancellor questions Wilsons peace principles
The German chancellor says the four Wilsonian principles are idealistic and unworkable unless certain unattainable conditions are met. Officials note the irony and say the remarks serve aims other than peace. Wilson previously called the chancellor’s speech vague and confusing and warned it lacks practical conclusions for a final settlement.
American Artillery Retaliates Against German Fire in France
The American artillery on Monday retaliated against German shelling in France. Despite heavy fire, the Germans caused no damage and wounded only one American.
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Associated Press
American Forces Shell Montzec and Engage in Aerial Battles
The Americans opened with shelling of Montzec destroying buildings and hit a large working party in a dugout, drawing cries for help. They faced concentrated enemy fire on a town inside their lines as weather cleared. Air combat raged over and behind the line while anti-aircraft guns fired all day. Enemy planes attacked a sausage balloon serving as an American observer, which was quickly hauled down unharmed.
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Montzec
Arbitration Bill Fought In Labor Committee
The labor committee considered Representative Underhill’s bill for compulsory arbitration of disputes prior to strikes or lockouts. Henry Sterling of organized labor labeled it industrial slavery. The bill sets a 14 day stoppage delay after notice in war industry. the Typographical Union endorses arbitration. labor members split on support.
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Bill framed as check on German propaganda in period
A claim that the proposed bill was introduced to curb German propaganda, seen as prevalent in the country at this time, highlighting wartime information control concerns.
Ice Mint Foot Remedy Promises Miracle Relief
An advertisement touts Ice Mint as a cure for corns and tired feet. A well known man endorses its quick relief and root-out corn without pain, praising the product for cooling, soothing relief and rapid selling in drug stores. The text highlights its Japanese origin and appeal to workers and high heel wearers.
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George
Plant Juice touted as human repair tonic
An advertisement likens Plant Juice to a repair shop for the body and claims it repairs the stomach, aids digestion, purifies the blood, and helps the liver and kidneys. A testimonial from Mrs. Santa Fama of Charleston describes improved health after three bottles. Available at Houghton & Dutton Co. in Boston.
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Houghton & Dutton Co
Boston Man Finds Miraculous Escape From Surgery
A Boston man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with avoiding surgery for liver and gall bladder disease. He states his health improved after taking the preparation, claiming it eased catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, and saved him from an operation. Liggett's Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores advertises the product.
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Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
An Unfailing Way To Banish Hairs
Beauty notes describe a home hair removal method using Delatone powder mixed with water to form a paste. Apply to hairy skin for about two minutes then rinse to remove all hair. The note cautions to buy real Delatone and asserts no harm from the treatment.
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