Wage Fight May Result in Rail Tie and Shift in Leadership
Widespread wage disputes threaten a general rail strike as unions resist carrier offers and demand higher pay. Brotherhood leaders label railroad offers as dictatorial while planning to negotiate with individual carriers. In Washington, a move to replace Speaker Gillett surfaces amid plans to rally Republican leaders to back a gag rule on the bonus bill debate.
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Chicago
New York
Washington
A. B. Coyle
Locomotive Engineers
United States
W Railroad Tabor Board
Amelie
Gillett
Anyow
Plan canvass of merchants for White Way project
First steps next day as a committee of G. Alexander, C8 Bentley and Waller begin a merchants’ canvass to gain city business support. Demonstration lights at Washington and Center have drawn favorable remarks, and a drive to install new street lighting is planned for Center, Main, and First avenues with possible extension if cost remains reasonable.
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Corry
Torurrow
Center Street
Fraulein
Plenant
Main
West Avenue
Maple Avenue
First Avenue
Pleasant
Miain
Harding and Party at St Augustine
President Taddle and his party attend events at St Augustine on March 16 with local officials and residents. The visit highlights regional ties and ceremonial duties.
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Fila
Taddle
Lloyd George Rule Nears End as Tory Split Deepens
London reports from March 15 say the death of the coalition government and Lloyd George’s impending resignation loom in British press reaction after last night’s Conservative party meeting. Chamberlain and Balfour failed to win the diehard faction’s support for a confidence vote, prompting tactical talk of a Conservative establishment ministry. The Daily Chronicle notes Conservatives leaning toward the diehard view while the Liberal Daily News signals it will quit the government, undermining Durty solidarity.
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United Press
London
Lloyd George
Hritith Press
Ptay
Chambelain
Balfour
Atirny Tyohour
Sir Genesslon
Jay Youngee
Titts
Most
The
Daily Chronicle
Pliner
Daily News
Liberal
Story Tank and
Dunmore Erie Workers Strike Shrugs Off Plant Action
Scranton March 11 The threatened strike by Erie Railroad shop workers began as all union members stayed away this morning. Similar action hit Avoca shipyard workers as the company pivots to private operation, sparking labor unrest over leasing plans.
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Lby
Tosted
Scranton
Erin
Avoca
Illinois Miners to Meet with Operators
Illinois miners will enter a separate conference with Illinois operators to gain a national accord by March 1. International President John L. Lewis aims to secure an interstate agreement, per the Illinois district board meeting notes from Chicago.
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United Preasy
Springfield
Linois
Tnimois
International
John L.lewis
Ilinois District Board
Hendquarters
Chicago
Influenza Pneumonia Epidemic Reported in Lansford Pa
A health department report from Lansford Pennsylvania notes an influenza and pneumonia epidemic with about 150 cases reported in the past days. Nearby towns report a sudden rise in illnesses and new pneumonia cases.
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Lansford
Health Commissioner's Office
Anthracite Miners Open Wage Parley In New York
United Press reports the Anthracite winners and Operators opened their wage conference in New York at 2 p m with about seventy delegates aiming to frame a new agreement to replace the present contract expiring March 31 The operators’ side may not be reached until tomorrow In Indianapolis miners vow to strike April 1 along with Bituminous workers if a scale conference delays a wage agreement expected to be settled in New York but may stretch past March 31
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United Pros
New York
Indianapolis
Antiacite Miners of America
Franklin Post Wins Fight for Police Chief
In Franklin, March 15, the American Legion delegation claims victory in the battle over appointing a new police chief. Captain J P Connell was named by the city council against Mayor Miller’s supported slate. Former chief J Blakeley and ex-captain George W Dunkle threaten court action to contest the decision.
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United Pros
Pranklin
American Legion
J’ Miller
Drilling Ends on Green Lease Suspending Operations
Drilling on the Green lease at Tewre and Banieea Street was halted after reaching twelve hundred feet with no signs of productive seams. Officials indicated a possible abandonment of the immediate area and could not confirm plans for additional tests on other leases. Word from Parnes worth at Sheffield was being awaited as the company weighed next steps.
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Green
Tewre
Banieea Street
Jas
Parnesworth
Sheffield
Fire destroys Chicago business block killing two firefighters
A major blaze in Chicago near the Loop wiped out a ten story Warren Springer building and surrounding structures, killing William J. McGovern and William Deéamond. The fire caused $10,000,000 in damage, spread rapidly on wind, interrupted transit, and drew thousands of onlookers as firemen battled the flames for hours.
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United Press
Chicago
Loop
William J. McGovern
William Deéamond
Warren Springer
Chicago, Burlington and Gurney
James
Mercantile ‘Tristani Savings Halls
Burlington
Malthingh
Tuckson Boulevard
Canal Seaa
Weat
Harrison Street
Evanston
Atlantic
Austin
Estonia
aMice
Burlington Stone
Busiess
Prilice
Trentic
Thomas O'Connor
Sparke
Gremen
Imploves
Ohio River floods threaten valley towns in warning
United Press reports say the Ohio River and tributaries are at flood stage, with water levels rising across the lower Mississippi Valley and upper Midwest, threatening towns in Ohio South. Weather bureau predicts rivers remain high for days, risking washouts and property damage from Memphis to Helena and beyond.
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United Press
Columbus
Blue
Ohio
Whia River
Weather Bureau
iHigu
Helene Ark
Women Rush to Pay Special School Taxes
Women residents face about twenty five percent of the special tax burden as authorities urge timely payment. Officials today urgedMarley Lavi and others to settle accounts tonight, warning delays may lead to action in some cases.
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Marely Lavi
Teachers neglect to pay school taxes in city
It is noted that several women teachers have not paid the special assessment of $5, adding to the number of delinquents. Three women instructors at the High School, plus one from the South Side and one from the North Side, have yet to settle, according to the Collector.
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Cit
Rchsol
South Side
North Side
Refusal to pay school tax leads to legal action
Officials say many residents refuse school tax payments while others settle at the Collector’s office. Some hold out as a retirement deadline nears, with early next month set for actions. authorities cite cases where the assessment was upheld and warn that both men and women over 21 can be sued for unpaid school tax.
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Heoriein iv
Schonl
Degat
Bandits Grab $9000 From New Jersey Paymaster
Three armed men halted a pay car in Edgewater New Jersey and escaped with $9000 after blocking the vehicle and threatening occupants. The incident prompted police action and a citywide response as officers secured the area and investigated the daring robbery.
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United Pros
Edgewater
Maren
Kellog
Spencer and Son
Tornado Toll Across Several States Mounts Further
Severe tornadoes swept Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana for hours injuring nearly 100 and killing at least twelve while damaging homes farms and businesses. Reports from Sulphur Oklahoma City and Corinth Mississippi cite multiple fatalities including eight in Arkansas and a five year old white boy among the dead with many injured and property losses mounting. Authorities in West Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas confirm dozens hurt and dwellings demolished with fears of higher death tolls as responders assess the damage.
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Deast
Ingmudue
Okla
Orm
Arkansas
Missisippi
Louisaq
Sulphir
Cowen
Ohio
Jefferson and
Lonoke Counties
Arkanahs City
West Baton Rouge
Parish
Corinth
Miss
New Orleans
West Baton Rouge Parish
Biss
Skagels
Little Rock
Ark
Marehis
Rebellion in South Africa Ends as Fordsburg Falls
March 19 Johannesburg reports Nox ering troops captured Fordsburg, the last rebel stronghold, after an hour and a quarter bombardment. Thousands of prisoners taken. end of rebellion sparked by a three month gold mine strike. Government now in incomplete control near Johannesburg. civilians evacuated. Casualties include four hundred killed or wounded.
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Johannesburg
Noxering
Fordsburg
Lmints
Fordstung
Johannnesburg
Fordaburg
Mingebeln
Fata Sinethie
Pact Ratification Hinge on House Votes Today
Washington March 15 United Press report says ratification of the Poor Power Pail treaty hangs on Democratic votes led by Underwood. Four Republican irreconcilables Borah Johnson France and Lafollette oppose. Final tally expected near 62 for and 28 against with absentees and paired votes. Underwood won support from Pomerene Ransdell Williams Trummell and Gwens potential absentees complicate final outcome. Key Democratic names cited include Fletcher Moridas Myers Moridas and Kendrick as possible unifiers.
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Washington
Denwerth
Andlarwood
Johnson
France
Lafollette
Underwood
Robinson
Pomerene
Ransdlell
Williams
Trummell
Gwens
Ra Takemore
Chide Fietcher
Moridas Myers
Monetena
Kendrick
Wyoming
Smith
South Carolina
Dintl
School Board Advances Building Program Discussion
The Board of Education in special session reviewed the building committee report and debated the school building program. No definite action was taken as study and discussion continued, with plans to resume consideration Monday evening and a visit by Helen Mt Peppand, Supervisor of Speech Defacto, on March 3h to assist Better Schools Week efforts.
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Board of Education
B.A. Loveland
Haney Auer
Studisie
Hemstreet
Helen Mt Peppand
Sliss Pard
Focal
Glompy
Zehoo
Stave
Kl All Nebo
Arrests Soon For Tire Theft In Jamestown
Police expect arrests within hours after a tire theft from an automobile owned by T N T Gillette on Washington Street Tuesday evening. Investigations show the tire was taken from the vehicle of the Way Express Company at Jamestown and delivery to Graglasd at the nat sreot in Jamestown remains under inquiry.
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Washington
Fenieap Balt of Way Express Company
Jamestown
Etidetes
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