Strikes Loom as Brotherhoods Meet Eastern Railroads
Weathered rail labor chiefs from Washington meet in New York with eastern chairmen to finalize plans for a first big strike. Attendance expected to ratify a general strike if railroads refuse demands, with action in the east set for Saturday and a final conference Thursday to seal terms. President Wilson said surprised by calls amid international tension as unions await word on conference outcome.
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Nobusumi Aoki to Assume New Duties
Tokio March 1 Lieutenant General Nobusumi Aoki will depart to assume duties as chief adviser to President Lt Tuan. He will be joined by adjutant Nojiro Okamura, a capable Japanese general staff officer. Aoki is noted as one of the imperial army’s ablest officers and will advise on administrative and military matters.
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Bill issued by Confederates passes Sweden purchase
Stockholm police seek a Swedish American man who paid 60 dollars with a Confederate bill for a box of clears. The note, issued by a Confederate government, is rare in Sweden and mixed with higher denominations. The culprit reportedly accepted a below market rate, raising questions about the bill's legitimacy and origin.
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Toronto to Winnipeg march influx of U S laborers planned
Winnipeg March 14. Canada to bring 9000 U S laborers as rail rates drop. J White US Dominion Inspector says 44 agents will operate from Columbus Milwaukee Indianapolis Chicago Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Watertown Grand Forks Spokane to direct age verified workers. Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan Dominion funding split. US arrivals already 1500 to 2000 daily across border. Authorities expect seeding labor to meet target.
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Large number of old men re enter shipping trade
London reports many retired sailors returning to sea as wartime pay boosts lure older crews. Recent rescues from submarine encounters show ages 62 to 89 among skippers and crew, with the three master Mary Watkinson among casualties. Estimating, most British fishing fleet crews are now over 55.
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Mary Watkinson
Russian destroyers forced to retreat by German seaplanes
Amsterdam via London reports a Black Sea clash where German seaplanes attacked Russian destroyers near Constanza Romania. The Russians retreated after bombs were dropped, with one destroyer said to be struck twice.
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Pope to protest Germany submarine warfare at Vatican
Paris dispatch says the Pope will issue an important allocution at the consistory end of the month. The pronouncement is expected to address the war and signal a protest against Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Great Northern Railroad Joint Headquarters Visit in St Paul
In St Paul on March 14 a delegation visited the Great Northern Railroad headquarters to discuss an abiomente project and related arrangements with the company’s executives.
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Germany Said to Control Mexican Money and Policy
Washington reports from neutral Mexican officials claim the German bank in Mexico City and the German legation dominate most financial and diplomatic actions in Mexico. The note to American republics on European peace is said to be directed by the German legation with the bank controlling financial affairs and resources, while the legation appears to guide internal and external government moves.
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German Aviator Wounded by Dutch Makes Escape
A German airplane over Sluis was shot by Dutch troops. the pilot, wounded, descended in Dutch territory but restarted his machine and crossed 300 meters into Belgium before capture. German troops rushed to rescue him and he was hidden by Red Cross aid.
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Handelablad
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Folk Kitchen Opens in Sweden for Poor Inhabitants
A folk kitchen has opened to serve Sweden’s poorer residents hit by rising living costs. Stew sells for about 1 to 2 cents. a free course on economical food preparation for laborers’ wives will run alongside the kitchen. Additional folk-kitchens are planned.
Government pays every Schoneberg child after birth
Berlin area Schoneberg passes legislation to pay cash baby premiums. The municipal council will grant $12.60 for the first child Eve and $2.50 for every subsequent child born in the district, with government funding covering the payments.
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Police cordon surrounds Fort Hamilton in wartime alert
New York March 14 police reserves ring Fort Hamilton after orders by Police Commissioner Wood. Rumor of German reservists mobilizing to attack Fort Hamilton prompts a three hundred strong cordon and patrols. Captain Rafferty says no imminent assault known and he would have been informed. Local belief holds the move to be a precautionary readiness measure.
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Algonquin Sinking Seen Not Altering German Crisis
Washington reports the Algonquin destruction by a German submarine does not alter the US German posture. President Wilson has moved the nation toward armed neutrality and warns of war if a clash with a submarine occurs. Ships are being armed to counter submarine attacks, with Congress poised to declare war if necessary.
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Land Taken for British Military Use Across 150000 Acres
London March 14 150000 acres of land have been taken over in England by military authorities for encampments and other uses. Buildings on these lands valued at 2600000 pounds have also been commandeered.
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England
Bapaume Falls to British Drive Across Northwest Ridge
British report major advance from Grevilleira to a ridge northwest of Bapaume, capturing the line and threatening the German stronghold. Haig’s troops gain height with aim to seize Bapaume. Germans retreat along Somme, while Paris notes French and British operations and German strategic withdrawal.
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League of world powers urged for peace alliance
Tokio March 14 Baron Yoshiro Sakatani who has just returned from the United States advocates a league including Great Britain United States France Russia Italy and Japan. The pact would bind armed forces to submit unsolved conflicts to the Hague or another tribunal and punish disobedience by the combined powers.
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French Courts Again Take Up Carbide Case
Paris March 14 Several persons ordered to trial after Magistrate Courant’s investigation into the carbide syndicate scandal claims preas influenced high prices to halt prosecutions. Minister Viviant opposed dropping proceedings and ordered a vigorous continuation. Nahe persona face trial for creating a monopoly in restraint of trade. Riva Bern and Erni Jourdan sent to the chamber of indictment on high treason charges connected with Kropps.
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Sir Robert Borden Praises Canadian Forces Front
London March 14 Sir Robert Borden told the Canadian Associated Press his experience at the front showed the Canadian forces spirit physique and training were all that could be desired He said Canadians bore themselves worthily and shared in recent gains The ministers visited Haig and General Nivellé and praised the railway and forestry corps hospitals and the wounded in France with no complaints noted He urged a united effort of the king's dominions to secure triumph before the dawn of another year Premier Borden is to leave London for a few days
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Coal famines in many parts with plenty of coal
Weaker text shows piles of coal around a market area with Belgian workers and German forces moving, as shortages and disruptions affect supply. The fragment mentions March 14 and labor movements, indicating a regional coal distribution strain and potential government intervention.
Algonquin Torpedoed by German Sub. Crew Saved
The American steamship Algonquin, part of the American Star Line, was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine off the coast. The crew of twenty seven Americans was rescued, and the ship carried a valuable cargo of foodstuffs worth over 1.25 million dollars. Captain A Nordbergen, mate Wm. T. Holmes, and chief engineer Charles Schultz were aboard. The vessel had recently transferred from British registry and was one of the first American ships to sail after the U boat edict. The owners planned a war bonus for officers and crew in case of loss.
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Aniacan Star Line
United States
A. Nordbergen
Wm. T. Holmes
Chicago
Charles Schultz
Brooklyn
Wales
New York
Algonquin
Tariff Commission Members Named
Washington March 14 President Wilson has selected the following men as members of the tariff commission Professor Frank W Tauasig of Harvard University Former Representative David J Lewis of Cumberland Md Former Representative Wm Kent of Kentfield Cal Daniel C Roper of McCall Co DP Costigan of Denver Col W & Culbertson of Emporia Ka
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Harvard University
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Germans to donate one day’s earnings for war loan
Berlin reports a national day observance where wages and profits in Germany will be given to the new war loan. Field Marshal von Hindenburg will oversee the use of funds. The idea started with actors and spread to theaters, box office receipts, and even merchants and manufacturers offering a day’s salary or a portion to the fund.
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