18 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
Amid escalating strain between the United States and Venustiano Carranza, relations deteriorate following the detention of two U S Army airmen. The incident sparks diplomatic friction and prompts official protests while military channels assess next steps.
State Department reports from Major General Dickman say Mexican bandits detained Lieuts Paul Davis and Harold Peterson demanding 15000 dollars ransom. Arrangements were made to pay to save the airmen. Relations with Carranza are strained. Detention seen as breach of international law. Vigorous messages sent to Carranza.
About 14 000 workers walked out demanding an 80 per cent raise and an eight hour day, halting all Interborough Rapid Transit lines in Manhattan and the Bronx. Over two million riders faced walks, buses, and improvised transport as 250 miles of track were idle. Police guarded properties while surface cars and jitneys tried to move passengers amid rain, with no trains on the subways or elevated lines. The strike, peaceful so far, centers on a 50 per cent wage increase and arbitration of future disputes. leaders vow to stay out until demands are met.
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