Supreme Court Upholds Adamson Act 5 to 4 Ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, sustains Congress power to regulate interstate commerce and imposes an eight hour day on rail carriers and wages shifts. Chief Justice White leads a majority finding public need justifies compulsory arbitration and standard wages during national emergency. Justices Day Van Devanter Pitney and Mc Reynolds dissent.
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Washington
Congress
Supreme Court
Texinmen
Railronan
White
New York
McKenna
Holmes
Brandeis
Clarke
Day
van Devanter
Pitney
McReynolds
Isbor
National Transportation
Mercury
Talo
Hte
Pay
Devanter
Provisional Government's Manifesto to the Russian Nation
The document proclaims a revolutionary shift after years of autocratic rule, promising universal suffrage, a constituent assembly, and civil liberties while pledging to support the army and uphold past alliances. It calls for freeing political prisoners and restoring rights, aiming to unite the people, army, and new government in a path to national happiness.
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Russia
Duma
Constituent Assembly
Supreme Court upholds Adamson Act wage ruling for railroads
The majority reverses a lower court ruling and allows enforcement of the Adamson Act wage standards for railroad workers. Dissenters argue the law oversteps constitutional power and diverts railroad revenues. Railroads head toward temporary increases effective January 1 and await a long term eight hour standard after the Goethals report.
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Pitney and
van Devarter
Congress
Jn Tice Day
Taw
Hook
Jaminsal
Hughes's Successor Cast Deciding Vote of Court
Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld the Adamson eight hour law by a 5 to 4 vote amid labor dispute fears. The decision, tied to Hughes's resignation run for president, suggests arbitration measures and penalties for general railroad strikes may be supported if the court’s alignment shifts, Justice Clarke joining the majority.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Hughes
Justice Clarke
Opinion on Adamson Law Reflections in Settlement News
Opinion pieces discuss the Adamson Law impact and related settlement news. Analysts weigh constitutional questions, executive actions, and economic effects. Authors reference labor policy, interstate commerce, and potential political ramifications.
Allies Take 62 More Villages On 100 Mile Front
Allied forces reclaim sixty two villages as German withdrawal continues from Oise to a new 100 mile front. French troops advance up to twelve miles deeper in places while British units push two to eight miles, with Lille Laon and Chauny key positions fallen or threatened.
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London
Oise
France
Fam
Chauny
Allette-Boisnons
Nivelle
Prince Rupprecht
Lille
Laon
Verdun
Meuse
Avecourt
Dead Man Fin
Scarpe
Arras
Noyon Maliente
Arran
Soissons
Lille-Laonine
Bapaume-Peronne-Chiunnes
Rupprecht
Berlin
St. Quentin-Laon
Ham
Sucre
Tam
St. Quentin
Neste
la Fore
Noyon
Hirson
Otve
Aisne
The
Marne
Ailette
Solesona
Péronne
le Catelet
Bapaume
Cuiraj
St Quentin
Hinesburg
Gernaum
Map Shows Retreat Extent and Day’s Operations Details
Page 4 presents a map outlining the retreat's extent and details of the day’s operations, accompanied by additional war news. The illustration highlights front lines, troop movements, and strategic shifts, with captions clarifying locations and actions.
German Submarine Policy Near A Strategic Withdrawal
Reports from Landen and Vienna indicate Germany may pause unrestricted U boat warfare to ease strain with the United States. Chancellor Hollweg faces internal pressure but gains over extremists as Bernstorff arrives. a cautious withdrawal could avert war, while continuing the campaign risks conflict with the U S.
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Landen
Germany
France
Moraht
Bethmann Lolleer
Vienna
United States
Reichstag
Foreign Office
Wilson
Hollweg
Tirpite
Revention
Ely
Count von Bernstorf
Republic of France
Austria
Fimperor
Charles
Vorwaerts
Equal Political Rights After War Says Hollweg
Prussian Prime Minister von Bethmann Hollweg argues in the Prussian Diet that postwar stability requires equal political rights for all citizens and broad-based national cooperation. He stresses unity across classes and calls for reforms in employment laws and electoral franchise to avert inner difficulties.
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Eri
Sass
Ihs
Prussia
Loss of Vigilancia Crew as German Sub Sinks American Ship
Washington reports fifteen dead from the American steamer Vigilancia torpedoed by a German submarine near Plymouth. Survivors endured lifeboats from Friday morning to Sunday. Captain Middleton confirms no warning. The ship flew the American flag. 21 Americans aboard include Captain Middleton and Neils North. details on Engineer Carl Adeholde.
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Washington
Plymouth
Vigilancia
Wilson
United States
Germany
Neils P. North
Carl Adeholde
Frank A. Middleton
New York
Middleton
Vimblancia
Auanetun
Sud
Inia Ameer
Denmark
Adelaide
Berlin Paper Demands Franchise for Prussians
A Berlin paper criticizes Russia and Hungary while urging Prussia to restore parliamentary franchise. It cites the Russian provisional government and Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg in the Prussian Diet, arguing for immediate restoration of rights taken during IBIS era.
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Berlin
Amageritsin
Oaren
Russia
Germany
Compa
von Bethmann-Hollweg
IBIS
Memphis Captain boat found empty nine missing
In a puzzling maritime incident the Memphis bound boat was found abandoned with nine people missing. Reportedly only thirty three survivors from the City of Memphis remain accounted for, including or excluding the captain as details remain unclear. Official messages from Queenstown and the State Department appear to be tracing the vessel’s fate.
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State Department
Memphis
Allew
Wretiitgewe
Queenstown
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