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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
1
U S mediators will attend a conference in New York with trainmen and railroad managers to discuss ongoing labor issues. The gathering aims to facilitate negotiation, reduce disputes, and outline potential settlements or guidelines for future bargaining sessions.
Washington reports show 400000 railroad workers strongly support a strike if eight hour day and overtime pay demands are not met. Leaders from the Brotherhoods and the AFL press for a humanitarian settlement while managers delay, and the buildup for mediation or walkout continues amid Wilson’s mediation push.
City officials present a summary of Walter G. Kirkpatrick's eight month study on Monroe utilities. The plan outlines drainage expansions, street paving, and other public works funded by a two mills tax increase. Costs are conservatively estimated with contingencies to ensure completion.
Acting Secretary Polk announces acceptance of Carranza proposal for a joint commission to resolve border troubles and discuss other matters. Interior Secretary Lane and Justice Brandeis named American commissioners. third to be appointed. First topics include withdrawal of U S troops from Mexico and future border operations protocol. Reports on railroad strike votes and union tallies follow with varied percentages across districts. Duluth hosts first western sportsmen show with Minnesota Game Protective League convention announcing exhibits and lectures on wildlife protection.
The first day of the Texas State Democratic convention in Houston saw Gov. Ferguson aligned forces carry the initial battles with temporary chairman election of State Senator Decker over M. H. Wolfe. Committees caucused on platform, credentials, and organization. issues include woman suffrage, West Texas college, and federal waterways aid. Dallas delegation hearings continued amid five contested delegations. In a separate prohibition party session, Rev. H W Lewis was nominated for governor, J R Richardson for lieutenant governor, E H Conibear for U S senator, and P F Paige named State chairman.
A report states that assertions attributed to Hughes are denied and characterized as false regarding facts and misleading substance. The piece emphasizes the authorities dispute the claims and label the statements as not reflecting truth.
Washington Aug 9 administration officials call Hughes Detroit statements false and misleading claiming Durand retired voluntarily not removed Harris named successor and Tittman left coast survey voluntarily Jones praised for merit and fishery duties. Redfield and Sweet issue detailed refutations confirming voluntary retirements and merit-based appointments.
Associated Press reports New York Aug 9 that railroad managers rejected eight hour day and overtime pay demands by four brotherhoods and proposed federal mediation. The brotherhoods refused to join the mediation appeal, seeking direct talks with railroads, while railroads individually appealed to the Federal Mediation Board awaiting a reply.
The Twin Cities prepare to welcome Charles B. Hughes, Republican presidential nominee, with planned demonstrations in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The visit follows discussions on civil service and coast survey appointments, with emphasis on Jones’s leadership and vigorous bureau work.
Shreveport August 9 The Times reports John McWilliams Ford won the mayoral race in a special election by a 680 vote margin over his sole challenger 85 Q Hollingsworth. The city saw hot clear weather and strong turnout as Ford secured the victory amid national political activity with Taft campaign ties noted.
Washington Aug 9 The Senate passed the bill to curb interstate commerce in products of child labor by a 52 to 12 vote. The House measure was brought to a vote in the Senate at President Wilson’s urging after a Democratic caucus decision to defer action until December.
Dr John R Mott general secretary of the YMCA states that over five million prisoners are held in belligerent camps, a figure doubling any prior war, based on his evacuation from Copenhagen and abroad prison camps aboard a steamer.
British report north of Pozieres says French frustration of German attacks north of Hemwood. Verdun sees heavy fighting near Thiaumont work with German gains and French defense. Italians advance after the Gorizia Bridgehead capture. Russians report 7400 prisoners and 63 machine guns at Tysmienitsai in Galicia. German airship raids hit England and Scotland, with civilian casualties later updated.
The annual Southwest Kansas Baptists association convention opened in Elkhart with large turnout from eight counties. Leaders of the denomination attended as sessions run through Friday.
Needs No Tobacco Amsterdam via London reports that Germany has forbidden the importation of raw tobacco because of large existing stocks in the empire. The restriction reflects a protectionist move amid ample tobacco reserves and could affect trade with exporting regions.
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