Wilson to seek special legislation unifying railroads
President Wilson will ask Congress for special legislation to unify the railroads during the war. Officials debate scope, with possible moves including suspension of antitrust and pooling laws, government operation of lines, and related governance measures. Railroads oppose sweeping government control and pooling suspensions.
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WILSON
Washington
congress
lewe
Newlauds
sete
interstate commerce commission
d moérce commissans
arma
Newlands
Fairfax Harrison
railroad board
allroads
Harrison
Harris suested
Counter Revolts Gain Momentum Across Russia Fronts
Dispatch from London reports growing anti Bolshevik unrest in southwest Russia spreading from bases northward and toward Ukraine. Movements under command of General Kaledines push toward Don borders while Allies fear disruption of supplies to Petrograd and northern ports.
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London
Russia
Ceneral Katedines
Ukraine
fts
redway
Savings Plan Popular Across States in War Effort
Washington reports strong support for the War Savings plan as officials from multiple states promote the campaign. Secretary Me Nico de Bean Vandertip and campaign leaders stress nationwide participation to back the war effort and bolster national finance.
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Washington
Jive
savern
pla
Nico de Bean
Vandertip
nations
de camipadign
uedal
New York
Wirnslerry
Giese hovenent oprabatis
Inventor Signor Caproni Tests Airplane in U S
Italian aviation pioneer Signor Caproni is now conducting tests in the United States to demonstrate an experimental aircraft. The trials aim to showcase Caproni’s design and potential for military and civilian aviation applications.
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United States
German Agents Blamed as Revolt Fails in Parhisnd War
Portical reports indicate German agents blamed for uprisings, with government troops surrendering after days of hostilities in Parhisnd and surrounding counties. Reports say the Lesa Cie and Porky Biase ministers mentioned. Washington dispatches note submarine actions and intensified Allied pressure in the war.
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Londim
Dee
Grex
daohen
Chernin
Portosal
Deaths at Pittsburgh reflect factory hazards and job cuts
A mangled report from Pittsburgh notes six deaths linked to extreme costs and layoffs in mills and factories. The piece cites impact on commerce and industrial life as workers face wage pressures and potential dismissals amid harsh conditions.
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Pittsburgh
Supreme Court Affirms Open Shop Rights in Key Labor Cases
The Supreme Court rules that employers may operate open shops and deter unions in Hitchman Coal and Eagle Glass cases. It upholds injunctions against union officials and narrows legality of early organizing tactics, while praising broader labor aims and industrial democracy.
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Washington
United States
Hitchman Coal and Coco company
Eagle Glass Manufacturing company
West Virgava
A. G. Dayton
ne imion
United Mine Workers of America
tits American Flint Glass
auion
supreme court
Hitchman
ii ft
strer
miners’ international union
Four Soldiers Die in Foreign Service
Four more deaths from natural causes among American forces abroad were announced by the War Department. The report lists Private Raymond Hamilte of Dishville End, Private William Tanker Smith Mills of Wallsneers, Private Marl Coos Prescatt Tainfautrs Searted fever, and Sergeant Prank ot OP bary, tuxury, Mamedisct COD Ss.
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Washington
war department
Raymond t Hamilte
Dishville
End
William K.tancock Smith
Blizzard Rages Across Halifax Amid Casualties
A fierce blizzard sweeps Halifax causing extensive disruption and casualties. Reports indicate hundreds homeless and thousands displaced as rescue efforts begin. officials tally unconfirmed figures of dead and wounded while mobilizing volunteers for shelter and aid.
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Halifax
Dee
pta
shucadine fainat
Ilarion
Government rate hike debated by the Board
The board considers a one half per cent increase in government rates, with discussion on whether to hold or lower the rate. Secretary Me Adoo notes prices and bonds, while insurers and treasury officials assess impacts on mortgage loans and lending for $400 million in applications.
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Washington
treasury
Tarnlands
Wea
Turbine gas supply pause hits Pittsburgh district
Fragmentary text reports supply cuts by large companies to the Pittsburgh district. Mentions a courthouse incident at Ponting and a sheriff’s death amid office affairs concerns. References Texas excise tax law declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Notes Rev William R Elliston, 62, pastor, death by self-inflicted razor wound in Kentucky.
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Tiree
Pittsburgh
Oakland
gud kitted
Ponting
Texas
federal Supreme court
William R. Elliston
Kudtow Bayuist
Latinia
Hi Tealth
Cox Seeks Authority to Seize Coal on Tracks
In a severe fuel shortage Governor Cox asks President Wilson and Garfield for authority to take and distribute coal found on railroad tracks in Ohio without moving it. State officials struggle with outlet delays as coal destined for ship service sits idle amid congestion. River freezes threat worsens and tensions rise over relief measures.
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Columbus
Geo
Ohie
Cox
Wilson
Garfield
Ohio
Mayer
governor's office
fuel administration
Take Jerusalem From Turks British Now In City
British expedition under Allenby and Murray advances toward Jerusalem after capturing Gaza and Beersheba. From Jaffa the army encircles the Holy City with forces from British, French, and Italian troops while German drives elsewhere falter. Portugal’s revolt does not alter its alliance with the Entente.
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JERUSALEM
Ienernis
London
Leo
tinin
des Jenby
cty
Almasat
Murray
leker
lends
Gaza
Beersheba
Allenby
Holy City
Bethlehem
Le vege
Cambrai
Praner
Beth
Thaly
ragionissons
Champay PASE uy
Alsace
Portugal
Costis
Fares
Queen of Roumania Marie and Youngest Child Photographed
Fragmented article fragment mentions Marie of Romania and her youngest child Ellana photographed in Paris. It references social scenes in Paris and a series of unrelated notes about people, weather, and local names, with scattered mentions of figures like Clevolumd and Veretpoushi BM Rickles.
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Marie
Ellana
Paris
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