8 Hour Day Seems Certain and Payroll Fears Rise
Presidents express concern as talks indicate an eight hour workday may be secured. Officials stress payroll effects and budget impacts while markets watch closely.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
1
Trainmen Weary Over Delayed Eight Hour Plan
Washington reports a stalled effort to avert a railroad strike by adopting an eight hour day for trainmen. President Wilson met with Hale Holden, Daniel Willard, and R S Lavett to seek specifics on funding payrolls. Lawmakers Newlands and Adamson backed the president’s approach, with talks suggesting increased freight rates and possible Congress action to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provident Wilson J
Hale Helden
Burlington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Lavett
Union Pactic
White House
Wite
Condition of Cotton Crop Not Good in Gulf States
Washington reports cotton remains in very Unsatisfactory condition across the gulf states. Some regional improvement noted in central and northeastern districts with sun and light rains aiding yields. Weevil damage persists in central eastern Gulf states and excessive heat delaying Arkansas picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gulf States
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Mini States
Democrats Seek Strong Push in Billy Goat District
A New Orleans meeting led by L F B Thomas and Mayor Martin Behrman organized an aggressive campaign plan for Third District Democrats to win Congress. Attendees included John D. Shaffer Wade Martin Dr Paul Cyr A M Smith Kaplan G P Minvielle David Richarme and others from across the state as they pledged fundraising support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
L. FB. Thomas
Democratic State Central Committee
Shreveport
Martin Behrman
Philip Werlein
James C. Henriqués
Orteane Parish
John
D. Shaffer
Terrebonne
Wade
Martin
St. Martin
Paul N. Cyr
Jeancrete
A. M. Smith
Kaplan
Alex V. Fourent
St Martin
Francis L. Knobloch
Thibodeaux
G. P. Minvielle
Jeancr
Chance to Buy Stock in Progressive Oil & Gas Co
Mr. Bob Allison will personally direct drilling at the Spyker well starting next Monday. The project proceeds with readiness for final work and the stock opportunity follows the ongoing oil venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Oil & Gas Co
Bob Allison
Spyker
Mexican Commission Personnel to Meet on New England Coast
The Mexican Commission personnel are complete and will meet on the coast of New England. The arrangement signals official talks on border and migration issues with expected formal resumes and schedule announcements forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Villa's Prestige Gone Shapes Mexican Affairs
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing saying Villa's prestige is gone and he can never again be a serious factor in Mexican affairs. The note accompanies plans for early recall of the American expeditionary force as the joint border commission prepares to meet on the New England coast in September. Villa was last seen moving toward Durango with a small following after being driven from the southern Chihuahua mountains by U S troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Washington
Lansing
Eliseo Arredondo
Joint Commission
New England
General Pershing
Mexico
Villa
Arredondo
Hadeen
Mexico City
War Department
Francisco Villa
Pershing
Chihuahua
Villa reports vary as fate of bandit leader unsettled
In Chihuahua City conflicting messages reach General Trevino about Villa. One dispatch claims Villa is in hiding in the hills near Naica with a few men while another says reports circulate that he was poisoned in July by nurses. Mexico City dispatches indicate no official names or timing for U S Mexico commissioners meeting to resolve disputes, withholding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Villa
Trevino
Incosnito
Naica
Durango
Chihuahua-Durango
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Cremations Rise in America as Convention Opens
Human cremations in America exceed 10,000 annually, totaling near 100,000 since 1876. The Cremation Society of America, meeting in Minginnat, notes public understanding could raise the yearly average, as the society begins its annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minginnat
America
Cremation Society of America
National Exhibition Opens with Patriotism in Toronto
Canada’s Canadian National Exhibition opens in Toronto with patriotism as the keynote and flags throughout Exhibition Park. The industrial display is strong and attendance is expected to exceed one million. Separately, Newport Horse Show opens with 46 classes and new features, while Chicago editors push for action to investigate print paper manufacture and distribution after a central west conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Exhibition Park
Newport
R. C
Newport Horse Show Association
Chicago
Inland Daily Press Association
Inois Daily Newspaper Association Today
Washington
Central West
Train leaves at 4 40 AM for Columbia barbecue
The article urges a group to travel to Columbia for a big roads barbecue to secure reduced rates. It notes a Monroe delegation is expected and that the Tron Mountain train leaves Monroe at 1 49 o'clock with prompt attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Monroe
Levee Work Let Contracts Arkansas Sites Listed
New Orleans August 23 The board of state engineers let levee contracts in Arkansas. Willow Lake Chicot county excavation and drainage ditch about 20006 cubic yards with bidder Robert Nicholson and N C Williamson at 24.50 cents. Opossum Fork to Lucas Levee Desha county Riverside enlargement about 70000 cubic yards with bidder R T Clark at 39 cents. Carmichale Levee Chicot county Riverside enlargement about 60000 cubic yards with bidder Robert Nicholson and N C Williamson at 27.50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Board of State Engineers
Willow Lake
Chicot County
Ark
Tridder
Robert Nicholson
N. C. Williamson
Opossum Fork
Lucas Levee
Desha County
Riverside
R. T. Clark
Carmichale Levee
Northwestern ball and fly casting tournament near Laurelhurst lake
Devotees of Izack Welton from numerous states contest in Portland area inaugural Northwestern ball and fly casting tournament at Laurelhurst lake. The event continues tomorrow with six prizes in each event including gold silver and bronze medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Aus
Izack Welton
Northwestern
Laurelhurst Lake
Secretary Daniela Heads to Maine Campaign Tour
Washington August 23 Secretary Daniela left for Maine to join the Democratic campaign. He plans about sixteen speeches across the state to energize supporters and promote the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniela
Maine
Differences Between Men and Railroads Settled
Differences between men and railroads are about settled. Serbians are aggressive stormed and recaptured positions which Bulgarians had taken.
Allied Balkan Offense Grows Amid Somme Bombardment
British and French reports describe intensified Allied efforts on the Balkan front with Serbian gains on the mountain ridge near Ostrovo, Bulgarian advances northeast of Satoniki, and renewed heavy artillery actions along the Somme. German bombardment along Lovecourt woods and between Fleury and Thiamont continues. Zeppelins strike the English coast with no reported damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ave
Balkan
Paris
Ostrovo Lake
Guillemont
Constantinople
Federal mediator carries proposal to end rail strike
Federal Mediator Chambers met with President Wilson and railroad employes in Washington. The proposals from a subcommittee of executives include an eight hour day, a permanent board for future disputes, and assurances of a freight rate increase from the Commerce Commission. Emplo yees' spokesmen expressed guarded optimism as talks continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chambers
Wilson
White House
A. B. Warretson
Ployer
Commerce Commission
Congress
Canadian Commission
Medister Chambers
Weather Bureau notes unclear tropical disturbance status
Washington reports today show little indication of the tropical disturbance's position and intensity, with officials believed to note a diminished storm due to its small diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Thirty Children Die in 24 Hours in New York
New York reports a grim toll as thirty children died and 109 were stricken with infantile paralysis in the past twenty four hours. The outbreak continues to alarm health officials and families across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parade by Woodmen of the World marks encampment start
A parade of 250 Uniform Rank Woodmen of the World of Louisiana and Mississippi opened the encampment in New Orleans. City Commissioner A. G Ricks and leaders L. P. Butler and Robert Henderson reviewed the parade. The encampment runs through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
A. G Ricks
Behrman
L. P. Butler
Shreveport
Robert Henderson
Gasoline Tank Fire Blazes as Lightning Strikes Gulf Tank
Port Arthur Texas reports about 37,040 barrels of gasoline destroyed by a fire sparked by lightning on a Gulf Refining Company steel tank. Total loss estimated at 200,000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night with damage concentrated at the refinery facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Tex
Gulf Refining Company
Train Conductor Delays 200 Minutes For Sick Baby Onboard
J F O Donnell, conductor on the White River division between Springfield and Joplin, recently stopped his train for 200 minutes to allow fresh milk to be procured for a sick baby aboard. Passengers remained aboard during the delay.
Deutschland at Bremen and Bremen voyage update
Reports from London Amsterdam and The Hague confirm the German submarine Deutschland reached Bremen with slight damage. Bremen sailed to the United States a week ago while Willehad, in refuge, departed for New London. The Deutschland’s return voyage to Germany occurred on the evening of August with unconfirmed earlier arrival reports. The Overseas News Agency cites unofficial status as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Amsterdam
Bremen
Hague
United States
Heston
Broyd
Willehad
New London
Conn
Germany
Hkremerksaven
Geneva
Switzerland
Berlin
Weser
O'Donnell Receives President C Commendation Letter
O'Donnell has received a letter from President C praising his action. The letter states this act shows railroad officials and employees place humanity above the strict discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
C Hush
Conference of Chinese Students Opens Twelfth Annual Meet
The Conference of Chinese Students at Andover opened its twelfth annual gathering under Phillips Academy auspices with 1200 students from American colleges and schools in attendance. Speakers include Dr V K Wellington Koo Chinese minister in Washington Governor Samuel McCall and Major General Leonard Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Mess
Phillips Academy
Seasion
V. K. Wellington Koo
Washington
Samuel McCall
Massachusetts
Leonard Wood
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Senator Newlands
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Billy Goat
T. P. Btevens
Cooushatta
Mr. Addock
Coushatta
David Richarme
St. James
Tion
Canada
Panama
Honlulu
Northwest
Will
Somme
Woodmen's Parade
Deutschland
Johnny B
Lyceum Theatre
Seral
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Universal
Nestor
Triangle
Bessie Barriscale
Ford Sterling
Keystone
Undine
Ida Sehnall
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