Deadlock in Strike Crisis Splits Labor Ranks
News wires report a growing rift within railway labor ranks as President Wilson weighs action to avert a nationwide strike. Brotherhood chiefs meet railroad managers in New York to seek immediate Adamson act enforcement amid factional divisions over eight hour pay and wartime patriotism.
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Brotherhood
New York
Gman
Washington
Wilpon
Grand Cantral
Towey
National Conference Committee
Talleays
Isk
Adamson wage law under challenge amid railroad crisis
A committee member issued a statement urging restraint as the Adamson railroad wage law faces the highest court for constitutionality. The speaker notes Congress failed to provide insurance against strikes and warns against internal industrial warfare amid food shortages and congested rail traffic.
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Adamson
Congress
Wilson May Demand Settlement If Strike Is Called on Roads
President Wilson prepared to act quickly if a nationwide railroad strike looms after a New York conference between railroads and employes. Through Secretary Wilson and the Federal Board of Mediation, he maintains close contact as the international situation grows tense. Secretary Wilton will not personally attend the New York talks or discuss potential government representation.
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Elisha Lee
William G. Lee
Brotherhood
Awise
W. G. Lae
Eomen
Mr. Lee
Warren E Stone
L. B. Shep
Brotherhood of Railrom Fore
W. 5. Carter
Ood
Yagnenen
Supreme Court
W. G. Lee
Wilson
Washington
New York
Federal Board of Mediation and
Many Conductors Oppose Strike Amid Debate
A division of opinion on a railroad strike exists among the Order of Railway Conductors. Anti strike sentiment is strongest among passenger conductors who would not benefit from a victory. Officials doubt a strike will occur and urge unity while warning against strikebreakers amid tensions.
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Mir. Sughrum
Destruction of U S Flag Convicts by White and Two Comrades
White Bouck pastor Edward Ames and Augustus Henkel were found guilty on charges of desecrating the United States flag by burning it on June 1 1916 in a ceremony described as the melting pot of nationality. Nine others were acquitted. sentencing set with fines up to 190 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
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Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
Edward J Ames
Augustus H. Henkel
United States
White
Ames
Henkel
McIntyre
Alexander
Rorke
Burny
Tounnel
Mr. Rorke
Mr. White
International Banker
Europe
Cold welcome home for Bernstorff shocks London press
The German press greets Count von Bernstorff with coolness, noting interviews done without government consultation. He spent the day in conferences at the Foreign Office and was recalled by the Imperial Chancellor. An audience with the Emperor is reportedly requested for tomorrow.
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London
Maren
Count von Bernstorft
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Germany
Count von Bernatorf
Foreign Office
British Hero Kept Secret Deed In War
London March 14 British public curious about Commander Gordon Campbell a senior officer in command of a destroyer who was promoted last year to lieutenant commander He is said to have performed one of the most gallant actions in the war Admiralty will not reveal details yet promising a thrilling story when the conflict ends.
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Canado
London
Gordon Campbell
Admiralty
Tribune
Germans Train Mexicans for War with U S
El Paso March 14. Germany funds and counsels Mexican leaders to ally with Germany against the United States. Reports say Carranza and Villa factions may be courted for a joint push, while German agents operate in Villa’s camp and border towns. A stolen U S model gun prompts detention of German-born Sgt Fruteher at Fort Bliss. German society groups are accused of secretly arming Mexicans and planning attacks on border towns as tensions rise.
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Tribune
el Paso
Tex
Germany
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Villistas
Villa
Ith Cavalry
Alexander Fruteher
Fort Bliss
Fruteher
Society of the Tron Cross
Chihuahua
Great Elephant Butte
Rio Grande
Mesilla
New Mexico
Chimuanua
Duarer
Dey
Francines Murgait
Mexia
Marguin
German Bank Controls Diplomacy of Mexico
Diplomatic dispatches allege the German bank in Mexico City and the German legation guide most Mexican financial and diplomatic actions. They claim Mexico has accepted German paper, holds substantial German funds, and that Article 27 of the constitution threatens foreign concessions, with future moves aimed at oil-field interests.
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Washington
Mexico
Europe
Mexico City
Gentral
Boy Ed Mystery Developments Highlight Page 4
Page 4 reports fresh developments in the Boy Ed case and other German plots. Details remain sparse as authorities pursue leads and publish updates to the ongoing investigations.
Review on German U boat campaign cited by London press
London publicizes a high level review of the German unrestricted submarine warfare from February to March 1917. It notes British losses, the remaining merchant fleet, and measures adopted by British authorities to counter anti-submarine efforts while outlining potential postwar economic effects and neutral impact.
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London
Great Britain
British Mercantile Marine
Mercanttile Marine
Pirst
Germany
Mercantile Marine
United Kingdom
Gerard to Reach City at 1 o'clock Tomorrow
The New York welcome committee plans a 1 PM arrival for Mr Gerard in New York. He will be met at Jersey Central terminal and escorted to Pier A. A procession will form to City Hall with mounted police and an artillery band. Buildings along Broadway will display national colors.
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Germany
Mitchel
New York
Jersey Central Terminal
Communion
General Committee
Pier A
Citizens’ Committee
Gerard
Jat Artillery
12Th Infantry
Broadway
City Hall
Gerard Tells Lansing Berlin Will Not Yield
Ambassador Gerard told Secretary Lansing and officials that Germany would press its submarine campaign to the limit, aiming to force England to surrender. He said the U S must proceed with self defense plans, that peace moves may come later, and noted food conditions in Germany. He criticized German authorities for barring Americans from leaving Berlin and for pressuring him to sign a protocol. He planned to run for New York mayor and may travel to Guthrie as successor to the interim ambassador. Mrs. Gerard planned to join him in New York for a welcome home.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
Lansing
Polk
Tumulty
England
United States
Wilson
Honerived
Tuscheon
Hughes
New Jersey
State Department
Ambarsador
Berlin
New York
Inte Ambas- Guthrie
Algonquin Sunk After Three-Mile Submarine Attack
The American steamer Algonquin of 1806 tons, bound from New York to London with foodstuffs, was sunk early Monday after a German submarine fired about twenty shells from three miles. All 27 crew were saved. the submarine boarded the wreck and refused to tow life boats. Captain A Nordberg described the raid, noting the attackers flew the German ensign and the ship was destroyed within twenty minutes.
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Jan
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Sweden
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