Adamson Law Conference Considered by Ratelway and Brotherhoods
A regional Adamson Law conference weighs its course of action as Ratelway of Sparta and allied brotherhoods discuss legal strategy and potential next steps in the matter.
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28 Dec 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
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
Supreme Court Clash Over Adamson Law Arbitration
Rail managers and four railroad brotherhoods resume talks in New York on December 28 seeking a possible agreement on the eight hour Adamson law. If the Supreme Court rules the act constitutional both sides plan to shape its application, awaiting a decision that could steer future wage disputes and arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Anuncated
New York
Brotherhood
Supremert
National Conference
Raliwaya
Conetita Bly
Supreme Court of
Railroads weigh joint push against arbitration act
Railroad managers held a preliminary meeting on Wednesday and discussed a possible agreement to unite both sides in a coordinated effort to oppose the president's arbitration legislation. They indicated openness to compulsory arbitration in principle if a workable plan for selecting arbitrators can be developed, with both sides reportedly confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
Entente Allies Suffer Air Losses and Front Setbacks
Reports from Berlin and Paris say Entente powers lost eight airplanes yesterday on the western front as Teutons advanced, Russo Romanian lines collapsed, and Russians were driven from new positions. Austro Germans reportedly took 3000 prisoners while Allied attacks near Lake Dotran failed. France repulsed German efforts on the Somme and Hill 304 sectors as mines damaged defenses at Beauvraignes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aasoetater Press
Berli
Lake Dotran
Paris
Lavhecy
Somme
Beauvraignes
Overseas
Hraila
Danube River
Germany
Wilson
Masons Hold St John Day Banquet at Monroe Hotel
About seventy five Masons attended the annnial St John’s Day banquet by Western Star Lodge No 24 Monroe Chapter 18 Royal Arch Masons and Monroe Commandery No 7 Knights Templar at the Monroe hotel after installing new officers in Masonite hall. The menu featured celery martini cocktail grape fruit soup baked red snapper roast turkey and duchess potatoes. Toasts honored Master Haas and Dr Gray spoke of the temple plans and saved jewels from 1825 amid praise for hotel hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Hotel
Western Star Lodge
Monroe
Royal Arch Masons
Monroe Commandery No
Knights Templar
E. J. Neville
de. Wm. Schulze
J.A. Ellis
J. D. Oakley
Sig Maas
One Kern, Jr
J. M. Brothers
Chas Day
Tyler
Sam Smith
W. P. Renwick
Ean Bynum, Jr
Big Haeas
Fh. L. Neville
H. D. Apgar
C. P. Gray
Wadsworth
Warren, Ark
W M. Washburn
Travis Oliver
J. D Oakiey
Atrickier
Mesure Washburn
Oliver
Salary Cuts Hit Texarkana City Officials
The Texarkana Texas city council reduced the city attorney’s pay from 115 to 75 dollars per month and lowered the assessor and collector fees slightly. An office of police judge was created at 75 dollars monthly. The mayor’s salary dropped from 2,250 to 1,600 dollars annually. Changes take effect May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsa
Be Policeman or Fireman and Live a Peaceful Life
By Associated Press New York Dec 28 statistics prepared by medical officers of the New York police and fire departments indicate that despite the risks it is safer to be a fireman than a policeman and it is safer to be either than a plain citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yrk
New York Police and Fire Departments
Dicate
Negotiations Continue After Carranza Reply
Negotiations will proceed unless the matter becomes impossible by the contents of Carranza's reply to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Carranza Protocol Fate Dominates White House Talks
Washington dispatch reports Villa plans multiple strikes in northern Chihuahua and Juarez as Cabrera meets Lane to outline Carranza’s stance on the Atlantic City protocol. If rejected, plans to wind up the Mexican commission and adjourn are expected. no changes in U.S. policy on Pershing’s force until a safe border truce is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
Atlantic City
United States
Joint Commission
Lane
Luis Cabrera
General Carransza
New York
Cabrera
Pershing
Carranzas
Villa forces plan multifront attack to open rail link
In El Paso a refugee says Francisco Villa aims to strike Chihuahua City and Juarez at once to secure rail traffic between the border and Torreon. He reports a 5,600 strong northbound column and 560 followers at Calderon ranch 65 miles southeast of Juarez. Skirmishes near Calderon are noted with commanders listed as Ochoa and Tamez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Juarez
Torreon
Villa
Calderon Ranch
Callileron
Hihuahua City
Manuel Ochoa
Mariano Tamez
Villa forces claim northbound assault on Juarez
Followers described as well armed mounted and provisioned were said to be sent north to take Juarez as Villa began his attack on the state capital. No direct tactical link to operations near San Luis Potosi Tampico and Monterey is believed, though General Carrero Torres and the Cedilla brothers are said to operate in the area under Villa. San Luis Potosi occupation by Villa forces Monday was reportedly confirmed by sympathizers but denied by Carranza Consul Sorrang Brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Villa
San Luis Potosi
Tampico
Monterey
Carrero Torres
Cedilla Brothers
Flas
Carranza
Sorrang Brave
Revolutionary rate proposal shocks Louisiana rail system
Baton Rouge December 26 1916 as chairman of the railroad commission I present a notice that Louisiana railroads seek a revolutionary readjustment of state class rates with many advances. Hearing set January 17 1917 in Baton Rouge. Commission can provide a copy of the application on request amid wider interstate rate disputes involving Natchez Chamber of Commerce before the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Railroad Commission
Louisiana
Natchez Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Germany Willing 10 Submit Terms for Peace Talks
Washington December 28 Germany will not allow a peace conference to be blocked by entente powers refusing to enter without knowing Germany terms The central powers favor a confidential exchange of broad tentative terms through President Wilson if needed to bridge gaps and avert blocking delegates Germany has signaled its position via Foreign Minister Zimmerman to Ambassador Gerard with terms likely to be shared confidentially for President Wilson’s information
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
United States
Zimmerman
Gerard
Dec
Drastic orders on car shortage
Representatives of the country s railroads appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission to justify why the commission should issue drastic orders to relieve car congestion. The commission seems ready to require all railroads to return foreign cars to connecting lines after unloading, though some railroad interests say the commission lacks authority for such an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson Still Hopeful for End of War
President Wilson remains hopeful that ongoing discussions will bring an end to the war. He believes that diplomacy could secure a conclusion, with officials pressing for a peace agreement. The outlook emphasizes resolve and cautious optimism amid stalled negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slbieocp
Central Powers Ready to Submit Terms on Conference Day
The German reply to President Wilson’s note is official and identical to the earlier text. Berlin signals readiness to state terms on the first day of any conference, with neutrals later joining to discuss guarantees for seas freedom, disarmament, and a world court. Ambassador von Bernstorff says the note accepts Wilson’s ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington
Grmany
Count von Bernstorff
New York
Europe
Germany
Berlin
Firet
Peace prospects shadow US talks on wartime conference
German foreign minister may have shaped peace talks as officials weigh how the United States could bridge the gulf if allies oppose a conference. No concrete proposal yet, and decisions on sending Teutonic reply to the president or publishing it remain undecided. Allies insist on a military solution, with press and embassies signaling they want territorial outcomes before discussing peace. London reports Britain and France have agreed on terms of their reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gulf
Teutonic
London
Petrograd
Paris
Rome
Great Britain
Imperial War College
England
Wilson
A Wright to Speak at Monroe City Hall
President Gibbs has arranged for Mr A Wright of Shreveport to address Monroe at City Hall on Thursday night January 4. He will discuss City Building and urges Monroe’s men and women to work for upbuilding amid cheap fuel and oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
A. Wright
Shreveport
Potter-Palmer
Monroe
Wright
Prodigious Resources National Bank Increase Report
Washington dispatch notes national bank resources rose by over 4 billion in two years, totaling 15.52 billion and surpassing major European banks combined. The gain, about 18 percent annually, far exceeds the 6 percent yearly rise of 1904 to 1914, with strongest growth in western regions and New England. The banks now dwarf state banks and other reporting institutions at the federal reserve era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiliams
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Russia
German Reichs Bank
Bank of Italy
Bank of Spain
Bank of the Netherlands
Bank of Denmark
Swiss National Bank
Imperial Bank of Japan
Comptroller
United States
Federal Reserve System
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France
Q. A. Wright
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Monroe Opera
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Lyceum Theatre
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