Rail unions blame management for eight hour law failures
Rail head hearings before the railroad wage commission hear union leaders allege inefficient operation, alleging four New York banks control financing and that old management resists government control. They cite delayed crews and misused rolling stock as proof of rotten railroading and argue government operation should succeed.
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Cavallini Admits Treason Funds Transfer in Pasha Case
In Paris on February 5, Filippo Cavallini, linked to the treason charge against Bolo Pasha, admits handing more than $400,000 from Kevil Pasha, one of the co defendants, as the prosecution declared today.
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Filippo Cavallini
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Hindenburg Predicts Paris Visit by Fool’s Day
Berlin editors of thirty German newspapers met Field Marshal von Hindenburg who warned of a food shortage in Germany and declared that by next April he would be in Paris. The Hague report notes the scent conference and discussion of the food situation with the editors.
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Associated Press
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Sammies May Be Trained in British Camps
Washington reports that General Bis representing the United States at the supreme war council is discussing with British officials a plan to train American battalions in British camps to join the front in Flanders. A proposal calls for 150 battalions to be trained and diverted to British ports before joining General Pershing's forces to accelerate deployment.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
U S War Plans Exceed Allies Hopes Says Flood
Chairman Flood of the foreign affairs committee told the House that the United States will furnish more men and materials for the war than hoped, with a complete understanding of allied needs and when and how the nation can supply. The war measure includes 5 204 000 for the next fiscal year, funding twenty five new embassies and expanded staff. He credited state department action for easing friction with Japan after Ishii notes and warned neutrals about rationing impacting Holland Denmark and Sweden.
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United States
House
Great Britain
France
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State Department
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Viscount Ishii
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Japan
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Guns Drop Shells on Foe by American Army in France
American artillery halted a planned German silent raid near the front in France as heavy bombardments continued. German troops were massed in trenches opposite American positions. two US soldiers were wounded as patrols scanned No Man's Land amid gas shell activity and poor visibility.
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France
No Man’s Land
Gerymns
Breakdown in War Plans Is Predicted
Washington February 5 Senator Wadsworth charged in the Senate that lack of vision has stalled America's war engine and urged a directing agency be created to prevent a greater breakdown. He criticized War Secretary Baker for blindness and described the nation as unprepared at the war’s opening.
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America
Wadsworth
Senate
War Administration
Haker
Allied Air War Report From French Front
Reports say Allied forces repelled a German attack on the Chemin des Dames near Aisne. Thirteen German aircraft were shot down as French and Italian air actions intensified with raids on Padua and other targets. American sector shelling and air activity increased after a cleared mist.
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War Office
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German troops oppose strike leaders in Europe
Dispatches report German officials harshly suppressing strike leaders in Germany and Flanders. Soldiers incite Persian laborers to join strikes. a home made bomb damaged grounds of the imperial palace during a Herlin labor demonstration. Police scattered strikers, 25 arrests reported, with trials looming for Berlin suspects and notable socialists facing charges in Munich.
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Flanders
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Imperial Palace
Herlin
Anaconda Standard Plant Fire Causes 250000 Loss
A fire late last night severely damaged the Anaconda Standard plant and building in Anaconda Montana with an estimated loss near 250000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Filley Seizes Packers' Files Under U S Order
Special Counsel Francis J. Heney of the federal trade commission seized Swift & Co. files at Attorney Henry Veeder in Chicago with four aides and A U S Attorney J A Menning. The warrant from Judge Landis cited a packing investigation into bids by Armour Swift Cudahy and Wilson Packing companies for American military meat needs.
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Francis J. Heney
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Swift & Co
Henry Veeder
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Pickers
Heney
United States
J. A. Menning
Whaiels Veeder
Ukrainians Retake Kiev As Central Powers Press Peace Talks
Reports from London Paris and Berlin discuss stalled Brest Litovsk negotiations and Trotzky's silence while Ukrainians recapture Kiev and Polish forces seize Molodlev. Petrograd cites civil strife in Crimea and Tartare threats to Sebastopol amid warnings that Laon Trotzky may derail talks with continued rhetoric.
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Norddwuteehe Allgemeine Zeiinne
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Reiebstig
Russians Sever Church and State by Soviet Decree
Petrograd readers report a decree signed by Lenin and the de facto government abolishing church as a state entity. It seizes church income, confiscates church real estate and furnishings, while promising religious freedom as long as societies do not interfere with state order. The religious offices are to be replaced by civil authorities and church activities restricted in public life.
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Nikolai Lenin
German Bomb Plotters Convicted in U S Court
Franz von Rintelen a German naval officer and ten co defendants were found guilty in federal court in New York of conspiring to destroy food and munitions by placing bombs in cargoes. They received up to eighteen months in prison and fines up to two thousand dollars each. The verdict reflected an impartial jury finding them guilty of treasonous acts aimed at aiding Germany during the war.
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Franz von Rintelen
Jumige Howe
Attonte
Jude Sell
Baen
United States
W. Osborne
Fotherhouad
Geborne
Workless Monday to Be Continued Indefinitely
The fuel administration announced that the workless Monday policy will continue indefinitely after a conference between Secretary A. Homer Adamo and fuel administrator Garfield. The report notes coal movement along the Mississippi River fell over one percent due to the policy, affecting transportation and industrial activity nationwide.
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AleAdoo
Garfield
Mississippi
Mexica
Berlin Planned War on June 9 1914
Associated Press reports new Petit Park publication of nonofficial papers alleging German authorities preplanned war. A June 9 1914 circular ordered factory owners to open mobilization envelopes, with other documents showing credits opened and agents authorized to use resources to destroy enemy industry and infrastructure.
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China
United States
Oil Land Bill Debate Opens in House Committee
Washington Feb 5 In the house committee on leasing oil lands Hearnes heard California operators H J Schwarte and Jerry Yahoney testify from Casper about Wyoming plans. Attorney General Gregory reported he favors Wyoming cantons and suggested two changes to section seventeen including substituting a new section restricting to producing wells and removing a president withdrawing power.
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Hearnes
House
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H. J. Schwarte
Jerry Yahoney
Wyoming
Casper
Jeanetta Hopkin
Gregory
Canton
Tlans
Kendrick
Senate
Gregory Woul
Daniele
Importation Violation Under State Prohibition Law
A court ruling addressed the legality of importing liquor into the state for personal use under the state-wide prohibition law. The decision considered whether importation for personal use constitutes an offence and if the act may be prevented or regulated by the law in question.
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