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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson faces a cabinet meeting with plans to prevent a nationwide rail strike. Supporters urge a national emergency measure including government takeover of railroads to draft officials and workers if needed. Officials and unions watch closely as tensions rise amid international matters.
One hundred general chairmen of eastern highway brotherhoods met to arrange strike details. Strike sentiment was not unanimous as reports from Kansas City and elsewhere said some employees were unwilling to strike. President Lee said leaders expected about one in twelve to refuse, noting earlier agreement to leave settlement to President Wilson and railroads' reluctance to adopt his proposed method.
New York March 16 rail road managers and union chiefs voiced willingness to hold further joint conferences over the threatened strike controversy. They signaled that a compromise may avert a wider disruption despite the lack of immediate progress.
New York and major rail hubs brace for a progressively staged walkout by 400000 workers from four big brotherhoods. The stoppage begins Saturday at 6 pm central time on Eastern lines and could spread to all U S railroads within five days. Workers seek an eight hour day and overtime protections, rejecting eight hour commission or Goethals Supreme Court review. Freight crews lead the action, with passenger trains possibly affected next, as railroad managers anticipate paralysis if not settled.
Directors and stockholders of Morehouse Oil & Development Co welcome a major gas strike three miles northwest of Wardville in Morehouse. Initial estimates at one o clock placed output at twenty million feet, later revised to about thirty million. The well, drilled under a joint contract by Harper & McCann of Shreveport and J R Littlepage of Monroe, will boost local interest in the Monroe area.
The Monroe bond issue debate accuses opponents of persecuting a mayor and using said attacks to rally support for public improvements. The piece argues bonds needed for water purification, better schools, paved streets, sewerage, and streetcar service with little tax impact, urging voters to vote for the proposal.
The Council of National Defense, with cabinet members present, considered the threatened railroad strike and indicated possible action to prevent it. A New York dispatch reports no surface indications that any move will be made to prevent the railroad strike this afternoon.
Mrs. Claude Rowland daughter of Mrs. A C Webb died at her home in El Dorado Arkansas at 8 56 last night. She was known in this city where she often visited relatives. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Jewell Webb Mr E L Webb Miss Addie Webb and Mr R P Webb went to attend the funeral held this afternoon. Mrs R C Webb could not go due to poor health.
Temple of Nal Israel hosts services tonight at 7 30 speaking on A Book for Every Home and morning at 10 30 on The Sanctuary of Life Rabbi J B Polak delivers the Bar Mitzvah sermon. A Purim matinee dance for children is at the Y M H A Saturday night with invitation to parents and friends.
A nation has placed the largest single order for fighting ships in history, covering a fleet of battleships. The contract signals a major expansion of naval forces and reflects shifting global maritime power and defense spending amid rising tensions.
The navy department placed a historic order Thursday for four battle cruisers and six scout ships. Private builders pledge to supply hulls and machinery at about 112 million dollars, with 70 percent of their workforce assigned to navy work and a 10 percent net profit cap. The project centers on a 76 million dollar share of the total cost.
French forces attacked and entered Teuton trenches near Monastir but were repulsed in other actions. An excursion to Bastrop departs at 5:30 p.m. on the A L M railway to see gas works and a car plant, with a Bastrop High School play tonight at 8 p.m. excursionists will return to Monroe after the performance.
Acting under orders to separate white and negro prisoners, six white inmates were moved to Caddo parish jail in Shreveport last night. The directive came from Dr. Dowling, president of the State Board of Health, and was directed to the Police Jury. Judge Dawkins sanctioned the order.
Grand Duke Nicholas, famed as Russia's master strategist and idol of the army, emerges as a central military figure after a bloodless revolution and the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II. With the heir Grand Duke Michael inexperienced in command, signals point to strong army and public backing for the new government and its anti German stance.
London reports say revolutionaries burned nearly all Russian secret police archives. The new liberal government arrests spies with soldiers protecting officials, while anti German sentiment grows among the people. The Duma and Zemstvo work with the government as Britain awaits official recognition.
Petrograd reports the consul of the nobility has held special meetings in fifteen Russian provinces and endorsed the new revolutionary government. The move signals broad elite support for the regime during a period of upheaval.
Reuters dispatch reports ex-Emperor Nicholas likely to reach Tsarskoe Selo as regiments with artillery rush to the palace. Grand Duke Nicholas has reportedly arrived at Petrograd, with further movements anticipated.
Petrograd March 16 The Emperor of Russia abdicated and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch named regent. Protopopoff killed. ministers and imperial council president jailed. A new cabinet led by Prince Lyoff promised reform as regiments joined the revolt. Rodzianko urged the will of the people. empress reportedly fled or hid. Continued on page three.
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