Stakers Plan Feal To MSI Feal To MSI
Officers of the Order of Railway Telegraphers report that fifty percent of Western Union business is affected by railroad operators refusing to handle commercial messages to aid strikers in their fight for collective bargaining. Western Union employees deny normal business disruption and blame railroad operators while claiming reports of Postal Telegraph strikeback are overblown. In California, about 4,000 workers across electrical and telephone sectors are affected, with broader sympathy actions and statements from labor leaders nationwide.
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Fea
Wilson
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Western Union
Association of Western Union
Ang
Postal Telegraph Company
Handla
Istter
Nion
Citiwas
California
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherood of Electrical Workers
Springfield
Burleson
S. J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Doubtful Germany Will Sign The Treaty Around Versailles
A Paris report notes divisions within the German delegation over signing, with some urging acceptance to avoid harsher consequences. Amid unrest at Weimar, two delegates were assaulted and Jeannenon offered apologies. Turkish pleas to avoid dismemberment are being reviewed by Clemenceau, as a memorandum is prepared for a reply.
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Paris
Versailles
Weimar
Germany
Tedson
Tig Polten
Council of Flys
France
Teutonic Wlies
Clemthneau
Turkrand Yizler
Ford Prefers Wider Inquiry Into Preparedness Views
A 1916 court ruling allows broad scrutiny of Henry Ford's pacifist and anarchist comments on militarism and preparedness. Judge Tucker says any indication of Ford's anarchistic tendencies is material, and whether his statements justified editorial criticism is central to the case.
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Ford
Lucktig
Alfred Lucking
Tucker
Fy Ackerman
America
Europe
Tata
Lucking
Much & J
Tribune
Editorials Counter Plaintiff Claims On Mexico Intervention Motives
The editorials dismiss the plaintiff’s charges that the paper urged intervention in Mexico to aid Germany and advance the interests of distant relatives holding stock in International Harvester and Standard Oil companies. They argue the publication's stance was journalistic and not financially driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Germany
Prolishers
International Harvester Company
Standand Hh Company
Senator Knox Seeks Delay in War Powers Debate
Senate galleries overflow as Senator Knox presses delay on a resolution to expand military power during a national emergency awaiting broader consultation. Senator McCumber to oppose. Wilson’s tour plans and post treaty timetable loom as Congress plans to hear the league covenant and peace prospects. France to peace timeline outlined with expected departure dates for President Wilson and potential arrival around July.
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McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
Wion
Wilson
France
Germany
Assertions on wartime alcohol controls and court powers
A former senator dismisses immediate enforcement of the wartime liquor ban as unnecessary while President Wilson’s demobilization plan argues for resuming wine and beer manufacture. Assistant Attorney General Fite challenges federal court power to enjoin enforcement, stressing the bill’s aim to preserve manpower as long as demobilization remains incomplete and until presidential proclamation ends it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Root
Congress
Fite
Federal District Court
United States Attorney
Sha
United States Court of Equity
Equity Court of the United States
Fitts
MEMCO AGGRIEVED AT YANKS CROSSING WITHDRAWN
MEMCO protests the crossing of the border as Mexican representatives sought satisfaction. It is stated General Aguilar may have sent a statement to the state department to keep the record straight. President Carranza reportedly did not approve the proposal allowing armed forces to pursue cross border depredations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Aguilar
State Department
Carranza
Bandit Dands
No Recognition of Soviet Russia Denounced in Fort Wayne Meeting
Fragmentary obituary and public notices recount a debate over recognizing Soviet Russia and aiding Russia with food. The piece mentions John P. Frey of Cincinnati, labor delegates, and calls for recalling American troops, amid a broader discussion on humanitarian aid and democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblentz
DeWald Street
GS. Cobletz
Calumbiana
Ohio
Lis
Mungovan
Colombiana
John P. Frey
Cincinnati
The
Moulders
America
Villa Forces May Attempt Reprisals
A report notes concern that Villa or Martin Lopez may strike back at isolated border towns after the expedition against James. American patrols along the border were strengthened as precaution. Opinions differ on Villa’s motive, with some fearing vengeance and others hoping for strategic gains without provoking new punitive action.
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Idware
A. Dow
Acheral Cabell
James
Wight
Villa
Martin Lopez
Aiméricans
Dr. Jacob W. Coblentz Dies at Pape Furniture Store
Dr. Jacob W. Coblentz, 80, a longtime Fort Wayne physician, died suddenly yesterday at 3:30 PM while seated in a chair inside the Pape Furniture Store on West Main Street. The proprietor and bystanders noted he spoke little before collapsing. Coroner Rothschild was summoned for an inquest.
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Mish
Pater
Julian
Eugene
Frank
Fort Wayne
The
Immaculate Conception
Richard Puff
Delaware Avenue
Helder
Jacob W. Coblentz
Pipe Furniture
West Main
Cobleniz
Mona
Rothschild
Huiner Bros Enlarge Two Stores On Calhoun Street
Huiner Brothers Clothing and Paris Ladies Ready-to-Wear plan a major expansion on Calhoun street through a twelve year lease. Two new three story buildings will be added at 922 Calhoun with twenty feet of ground floor space extended to the rear. Remodeling will start Monday.
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Calhoun Steet
Hutner Brothers’ Clothing Company
Tim
Hultner Brothers’ Company
Paris
Iase
Charles Goodman
Whett
Ifutner
Indiana
Paris Ladies
Calhoun Street
Turner Clothing
Hutner Clothing Store
Hutner Clothing
Paris Lailies
Otd
Card Party at St Josephs Hall Thursday
St Josephs Hall on West Taylor Street hosts a parish card party on Thursday evening organized by the Ladies of the Congregation. It will be the last parish function before Rev Anthony Petrilli leaves for Italy, with a large attendance expected. Refreshments will follow the games. Also advertised: Fancy Seed Potatoes and feeding stock from J W Bash & Co with delivery by phone.
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Pedro
St. Joseph's Church
Weat
Taylor Street
Anthony Petrilli
Goon
Italy
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IES
MEMCO
Yanks’ Crossing
Seth
Soviet Russia
We Enger
Henne Simminger
Twutheran
Simminger
Packard Piano Company
Doeier Piano Company
Stutisach
Steiaway Piano Company
New York City
Packard
Henry
Fred
George Simminger
Willan
Cleveland
Emil
Newburgh
Yay Charles
Salt Wake City
Darel J. Reilly
Adam
Coh
Maples Road
Waas
Rowaty
Flegoon
Exicent
Linden, Wood Cemetery
Rolthopr
Louise
Wred Paul
Huestis Avenue
Emmaus Luthern
Concordia
Sonerk
William
E. Driscoll
Lobb
Louis L
Eclock
Lindenwood Cemetery
DR. Coblentz
Pape Furniture
Columbianna
Huiner Bros
ST. Joseph’s Hall
J. W. Bash & CO
Crosstrds General Store
Joe Beginner
Howdy
Joe
Bill Wise
Bill
Gwan
Sam Hawkins
East Main
Court House
Fort Wayne Lafayette
Elkhart Pern
Newrastls, Auderson
Kokomo
Theo
J. Israel
Calhoun
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