Railroad Wage Dispute Before the President Apr 3
Washington reports the ongoing railroad wage dispute presented to President with third time attempts by labor to push for general wage increases. Jewell argues for public representation in any settlement while railroad executives insist on direct talks without public involvement.
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Washington
Ilion i
Sufimer
Prema Jéwell
Ef Ee Tait
Labor Party
Paar
Jewell
Railway Labor Board
Jewall Wald
Alan Isfona
Anor
Ice Jam Threatens Ladysmith River Dams and Town
Ladysmith Wis April 2 an enormous ice jam forms in the Flembeau river just above the city threatening destruction of bridges and docks downstream. If the jam breaks it may sweep away Port Arthur Thornapple and other works miles away while dynamite is used at Thornapple to relieve pressure and millions of logs ride the flood.
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Ladysmith
Wis
Flembeau
Port
Arthur
Thornapple
Lodyemith
Port. Arthur
Iyamith
Telegraphic Briefs on Economic Strife and War Echoes
Telegraphic briefs report confessions and confidential reports labeled by Herbert Hoover to Wilson, plus notes on Germany and Russia. Kiev ruins amid Bolshevik and Czarist fighting, labor picketing rights denied, wage negotiation breakdown, Ruhr conference outcomes, and Polish open peace signals. Stanislaus Zbyszko disputed a verdict after John Freshwater injury at New York bout.
Up Most Railroad Tugs Up Most Railroad Tugs
New York April 2 all but twenty per cent of the railroad owned turns on pier erebesresat which roads w heud festing equipment remo! s owners Serieralroad Tranagers' clan Aire! wake was called In sup Port of atril coastwise longshore deh who walked wet envend weeks.
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New York
Organization of immigration sought in Italy
Count Carlo Storm, acting as secretary for speaking in the chamber of deputies, urged action on immigration in Italy. He said France had better guarantees for Italian peace and praised efforts to rebuild devastated areas, though he warned work remains incomplete and transportation challenges persist.
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Sein
Carlo Storm
Chamber of Deputies
France
Bomun
Montana Hereford Sale Ta'By Held At Billings
The Montana Hereford Sale Ta'By at Billings features a major sale of leading cattle. About fifty purebred cows and heifers will be offered by the Mont association, with buyers expected from nearby states and Manitoba.
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Montana
Billings
Bilas
Moat Soc
Montamociatien
Moptaha
Shopmen Walk Out In Sympathy With Railroad Clerks
Portsmouth Ohio April 3 workers step out in sympathy with railroad clerks amid ongoing labor dispute. Report notes small group demonstrations and calls for solidarity from local unions and transportation workers.
Across Desert Shales Major Figure Emerges
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a desert exploration theme with a named figure, possibly Major Vuttierntn, and mention of tuning or deciphering a decent effort. The garbled text limits precise details but suggests a feature on a military or exploration figure connected to desert geology or maps.
Chicago Faces Resignation of 4100 Firemen
Representatives of nearly 1,400 city employees on strike agreed to return to work pending arbitration. The firemen in Chicago threaten mass resignations with 4100 members facing permanent departure, as Mayor Thompson names a six member arbitration panel to settle the dispute and restore civil order.
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Ehtin Ince
George B. Petie
Firemen’s Association
Touny
W& Committae
Ord
Thomas
Civiltius
Thompson
Captain Lang Called to Stand for Cross Examination Today
Captain Byron C. Lang testifies on his earlier statement that Admiral Fletcher ignored orders about convoy operations. He argues it should have been evident the Antilles convoy was unsafe weeks before the Breay command’s removal in October 1911, and criticizes Fletcher for permitting column formation despite dangerous conditions. Lang served on Sim’s staff in London and asserts the transport safety was compromised.
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Washington
Byron C. Lang
Nyutiase
Cos Ealati
Antillegis Ime Ieee
Fletcher
Setne
Naval
Breay Command
Antilles
Long
Sim
London
Peanicheioven
Bia Refrom
Pletcher
Trial of Ursula Broderteae Te 16 Faces Murder Charge
St Louis newsdesk reports Ursula Broderteae Te, 16, faces a first degree murder charge for allegedly killing Joseph Fi Woodlock. The case relates to events around April 14 and a court session this morning noted she had not risen to plead before delays extended the timeline.
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St.Louis
Ursula
Joseph Fi
Woodlock
Greenwood confirmed as secretary for home role
London reports that Greenwood is appointed and confirmed as chief secretary for Treland. The announcement notes the appointment was made in the afternoon with official confirmation.
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Greenwood
London
Ast Hamar Gi Greenwood
Telre
Treland
Aaiat Sarisun
Kidnapped Boy Narrates Narrow Escape in Kentucky Hotel
Paul Little, a Lexington capitalist, recounts to friends how his two day kidnapping ended when the abductor fled. The boy says he survived on an apple and a banana while confined in a Lexington hotel before the kidnapper abandoned him and fled.
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Paul Little
900 Striking Stockyard Men Back at Work
Chicago April 3 stockyard workers returned to their jobs under an agreement between 900 striking stockyards and transit company workers and the unions. Delivery of stock shipments resumed and more than 7000 packing house workers who had been laid off during the war period returned. The relief centered on the live stock deal and reflected federal mediation.
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Chicago
Senneriunarea
Ork
Aruiseto
Wiemrike
Seagouel Alghi
Workmen’s army to surrender arms in Ruhr region
In Dusseldorf April 1 the government and central workmen’s conference announce a deadline of April 10 for soldiers of the Ruhr district to deliver arms to local authorities. A ceasefire by noon tomorrow will avoid rebel labels. A communist commander near Wesel pledged strict observance of the accord, claiming a strong army but lacking ammunition and condemning looters. Reports say government troops entered the Ruhr edge and two delegates were arrested en route to Essen for the conference.
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Dusseldorf
Preea
Workmen's Army
Ruhr
Workmen's Senegal
Eysen
Fronge
Wesel
Hemild
Ensen
Mississippi Water Rises at Winona Today
Winona Minnesota April 2 A slight drop is recorded in the Mississippi water at 16 feet three inches from the Wednesday crest West end residents along Third and Fourth streets evacuate as water inundates homes Third street residents take shelter with friends and family The cold wave disrupts food district causing dry fuel scarcity. Miss Nielson announces two new appointments.
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Winona
Minn
Mississippi
West End
Third Street
Food
British Delegation Faces Charges Over Paris Peace Conference Expenditures
London reports accuse the British delegation of excesses at the Paris peace talks. Sir Alfred Mond faced questions on hotel and entertaining costs. MPs noted disparities with American facilities, while the overall delegation totaled 524 members.
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House of Commons
Alfred Mond
Wilson
Huce
Paris
Tromle
Lumber Camps Isolated As Wisconsin Ice Breaks Up
Ashland Wisconsin April 2 two lumber camps on Stockton and Oakland cut off from the main shore by dangerous ice conditions. The last teams attempting the crossing yesterday broke through. Dog teams still ferry residents on La Pointe and Sand Islands to the mainland while men walk the ice or cross from island camps. Doctors are stationed on each island for emergencies as breakup isolation becomes routine.
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Ashland
Wis
Stockton
Oaklelandé Mee
la Pointe
Sand Islands
Americans Attacked by Mexican Rebels Near Mexico City
Lt Col R L Campbell United States military attaché in Mexico City his wife and an American Dr Paine were attacked by rebels near Tres Marias a rail line stop from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. Rebels wrecked the train and torn up track. the party escaped with quick action. Women hid in woods until danger passed. Details are being forwarded from the embassy.
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Campbell
Mexico City
Insurance premium hikes spark burglary rate rise in New York
In New York and nearby territorys burglar insurance rates jumped 25 percent with 35 percent increases in adjacent areas after a secret underwriters meeting. Officials linked the rise to increased robberies since the start of the year. More than 10,000 families in Vienna received aid as American food relief flowed via a cable message.
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New York
New York Cay
Alom
Vienna
Palmer Seeks Breakup of Five Chicago Packers
Attorney General Palmer told the House Agriculture Committee that court actions against the five Chicago meat packers aimed to bring a final showdown in the industry. He described a consent decree enforcing a divestiture plan to remove packers from stockyards, rail terminals, and related markets, saying the move would end their control over meat substitutes and other foods. He spoke of five goals and foresaw a long-term, gradual impact on prices.
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Washington
Chicago
Palmer
House Agriculture Committee
Nee
America
Rose Stings Y
Fierce Wind Storm Raging In Duluth Territory Today
Duluth reports a blizzard like wind storm continuing since last night with heavy snow and high northerly gusts. Streetcar service slowed as crews clear tracks while navigation near the south shore opens gradually. In Pittsburgh, steel and coal workers use earnings to buy homes per deeds figures for the year.
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Whrotghott
Minnesota
Iron Ranges
Dulith Iare
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