No Hope Of Averting Big Strike Before Labor Day
Railroads large and small prepare to operate the trains as a nationwide labor dispute looms with no sign of an early settlement before the holiday.
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31 Aug 1916
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
1
Railroad Heads Prepare for Strike Impasse London Aug 31
Chicago dispatch reports railroads nationwide plan for a looming strike next Monday. BP Ripley of Atchison Topeka Santa Fe cautions no settlement before Labor Day and warns employees that strikes threaten seniority and pension rights. Carriers aim to run at least one passenger train per line and divert perishable freight. authorities foresee widespread delays and possible use of trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Ripley
Atchfcon, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Wil
The
Santa Fe
Brotherhoods
Cotton Crop Forecast for 1916 Reaches 11.8 Million Bales
Washington reports the Agriculture Department’s forecast for the 1916 cotton crop at 11,806,000 bales. The condition as of August 25 stood at 61.2 percent of normal, with state readings including Virginia 90, North Carolina 65, South Carolina 57, Georgia 62, Florida 58, Alabama 45, Mississippi 49, Louisiana 64, Texas 66, Arkansas 71, Tennessee 50, Missouri 1, Oklahoma 56, California 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Aleck Boarman Death Ends Long Federal Career
Shreveport records the death of Aleck Boarman a 77 year old judge who served on the United States district court for the western district of Louisiana since its creation in 1881 He died of heart disease at his summer home in Lake Loon New York after a life in law public service including mayor of Shreveport congressman and judge His death clears the way for funeral arrangements to be announced and confirms his long-standing health struggles with heart trouble since childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
The
Times and
Hom
Aleck Boarmen
Jude
United States District Court
Loulsiana
Deaticuk
Loon Lake
N. Y
LeRoy B. Gullotta
Bearman
Boarman
M. C Blamer
C. W Burkett
John A. Boarman
Washington County
Kentucky
Publc
University of Kentucky At
Frankfort
B. L. Hodge
F. D . Austin
Beand
Hodge ’ Austin
Louisiana
Virginia
Congress
Washington
Garfield
Western District
Frances Capin
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Maine Resorts
What Strike May Mean to Monroe
The looming strike of train men is watched in Monroe for its broad impact on other rail crafts and the public. If prolonged, showmen and possibly other employees may be laid off, costing several hundred jobs. Superintendent A R K Taylor notes few road employees not affected would be released and to avoid disruption he is rushing materials. He hopes the strike order is revoked or Congress finds a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
A. R K. Taylor
Louisiana
Iron Mountain
Congress
Embargoes on perishables threaten melon shipments
Atlanta August 31 Southern railroads began embargoes on shipments that would deteriorate if delayed. Fruit growers fear huge losses as fruit, livestock and poultry are restricted. some lines extend the ban to explosives. Roads expect trains to run and loyal workers to stay, while some divisions hire 500 replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
Southern Railway
Labeling Cold Storage Eggs to Aid New York Households
A New York law effective tomorrow requires cold storage eggs to be labeled on the shell with lettering at least one eighth of an inch high. The rule aims to help housewives but its benefit to restaurant patrons ordering meals remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yorker
Washington still hopeful as Wilson appeals strike cancellation
President Wilson presses for cancellation of a nationwide strike order amid ongoing labor tensions. Officials report limited progress as negotiations stall and public sentiment remains divided on the concession stance and potential impact on the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
No Authority 10 Act Pressures Ends in Emergency Train Crews
Washington August 31 President Wilson faces a nation wide railroad strike as union leaders insist only a satisfactory settlement will avert work stoppages after 7 oclock Labor Day. Congress moves to craft emergency eight hour rail labor legislation with a pay guarantee while a public appeal to workers is considered. The Interstate Commerce Committee sets hearings to frame bills by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brotherhood
Congress
Wilson
W. GG. Lee
Hairmen
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Mississippi valley seeks emergency rail crew protection
New Orleans August 31 telegraphed a call to commerce associations across 11 cities for a united effort to protect emergency train crews if a general railroad strike occurs. The message urged organizing heat lines to move emergency supplies and even boat lines to assist, aiming to keep rail service operating in partial fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cembers of Commerce and
Business Men's Associations
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Memphis
St. Louis
Davenport
Karcas City
Louisville
Wilson pushes eight hour bill to avert rail strike
President Wilson urges Congress and railroad brotherhood leaders to recall or delay the strike as talks focus on an eight hour daily work limit and a public commission to investigate the railway crisis. House action expected tomorrow on a bill creating the eight hour day and an investigation panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Capitol
Wilson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pomerene and Smith
South Carolina
House
Senate
Commerce group urges Wilson to arbitrate rail labor dispute
The local association of commerce sent a message to President Wilson urging arbitration of the railroad employees' controversy, seeking a peaceful resolution and quicker settlement to the dispute affecting trains and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Commerce
Wilson
Ari Tration
Governor names members of state board of education
Baton Rouge August 31 Governor Pleasant named the members of the State board of education and issued a call for a meeting to be held September 6. The board includes E F L Kidd Ruston a former member and John T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Pleasant Wednesday
State Board of Education
EF. L. Kidd
Ruston
John T
Railway may curb passenger trains on short notice
Washington Aug 31 The Southern railway said it may discontinue some passenger trains on short notice as Train Yard Service organizations notified they will discontinue service Monday. It is understood the Southern and the Baltimore and Ohio agreed to operate passenger trains only during daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Southern Railway
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
New Education Board Appointed Under 1916 Set
A five member education board is named under general educational set No 120 of 1916. Lassley of Alexandria J A Williams of Lake Charles Robert Martin of St Martin and Joe Legier Jr of New Orleans join to replace the prior representative from each congressional district. The governor is not a member. Dublin faces a harsh applicant test involving hair and beard washing in front of members to prove honesty.
Enraged Mob Beats Ohio Sheriff After Negro Suspect
Lima Ohio Aug 31 After a night of violence a mob overpowered Sheriff Eley, torturing Charles Daniels a Black man accused of assaulting Mrs John Barber and forcing him into a motor mob chase north of the city. Daniels protected and moved to Toledo under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daniels
Eley
Ottaway
Daniels
Toledo
Lima
Ohio
Sherman Eley
John Barber
Bley
Kinney
Ohio State Hospital
Greece may join allies in rapid diplomatic shift
The latest developments indicate Greece could align with the Allies as diplomatic efforts accelerate, signaling a potential realignment in the regional balance of power. Officials briefed describe the shift as decisive, with discussions focusing on military and economic cooperation.
Greeks Nearing Neutrality Shift Amid Macedonian War News
Athens dispatch dated yesterday says Greece may abandon neutrality within forty eight hours as fighting rages in Macedonia. Reports state Bulgarians suffered heavy losses, about 15 609, while Paris cites German forces penetrating French trenches in Parroy Forest Lorraine last night before being repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prews
London
Athens
Greece
Paris
Parroy Forest
Lorrain
Tropical disturbance centered over Jamaica and Cuba region
Washington reports the tropical disturbance centered this morning over northwest Jamaica near the southern coast of Cuba with a low barometer over the western Caribbean. The general disturbance is believed to be of moderate intensity across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jamaica
Cuba
Carribbean
Disavows Unfriendly Intent in Owexo Attack Note
Washington Aug 31 officials say a note acknowledges no unfriendly intent in the four marine attack on the America steamer Owexo. The document presents facts experts say will close the case after weeks of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nitrate Plant Drive Targets Ouachita River Site
Arkadelphia Aug 30 The Arkadelphia League arranged a meeting of representatives from Hot Springs Camden Prescott and other towns to plan a campaign for a government nitrate plant on a site between Arkadelphia and Hot Springs The gathering aims to boost river navigation advantages and is expected to draw hundreds of attendees H C Couch president of the league said Arkadelphia will suspend business during the meeting W L P F McKnight of the State Railroad Commission promoted the cause Towns below the proposed site near Cedar Glades southwest of Hot Springs support the plant to open the Ouachita river for navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia League
Hot Springs
Camden
Prescott
H. C. Couch
League
Wlpf McKnight
State Railroad Commission
Cedar Glades
Ouachita River
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