Wilson summons railroads to avert nationwide strike
President Wilson determined to avert a rail strike by summoning railroad directors if necessary. Thirty-one railroad presidents told him the eight hour day was impracticable but later employees voted to accept his proposal. He aims to secure agreement through negotiation with employes and managers, with boards to be summoned if deadlock continues.
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William C Adams on Railroad Arbitration Stand
Georgia Congressman William C Adams reports railroad leaders show little chance for the president's plan. Union leaders insist arbitration is essential even amid the threat of a strike. Wilson warns of nationwide disruption while officials press for inquiry before wage hikes. Four brotherhood chiefs meet with the president but no plan changes emerge.
Senate Passes Ship Bill With 38 to 21 Vote Drawn Lines
Washington August 19. Senate passes the administration ship bill creating a shipping board and authorizing 50 million dollars for government ships. Vote was 33 to 21 along party lines. Borah’s attempt to attach the immigration bill failed 22 to 27. Amendments to restrict the board from Great Lakes jurisdiction were rejected.
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Ohio
Wadsworth
New York
Lansing says no violation of submarine pledges detected
Washington Aug 19 Secretary of State Lansing said official inquiries found no breach of Germanys pledges on submarine warfare despite continued Allied reports of merchant ship sinkings. No violations were identified so far in the inquiries.
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Germany
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Plague Spreads In Pa Kills Five In Camden
In Philadelphia three deaths and thirteen new infantile paralysis cases were reported, with Camden recording five deaths and two new cases. Total toll reaches thirty seven deaths and two hundred sixty three cases in Philadelphia since July 1, and twelve deaths with thirty one cases in Camden. Clyde Beott, four, died from the disease. Director Krigon urged doctors to visit homes to prevent spread, many physicians refusing office exams.
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Camden
Clyde Beott
John Scott
Conshohocken
Tuesaday
Conshohock
Krigon
New Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in Pa
New cases of infantile paralysis were reported from Erco in Washington County, Wilmore and Ebensburg in Cambria County, and Easton. Dr Herman Miller, health officer of Delaware County, asked the state health department for guidance on obtaining a copy of the quarantine rules.
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Ebensburg
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Easton
Herman Miller
Delaware
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Maine
Quarantine Tightens Across Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania enforces a strict infantile paralysis quarantine for children under sixteen arriving from Ohio and West Virginia. Beginning midnight Thursday trains to Pittsburgh stop and require health certificates, with inspectors at borders. New Jersey reports rising cases with several towns now affected, while Chicago hospitals brace for more patients. West Virginia imposes a similar crate quarantine for minors from New Jersey and New York. A first polio case is reported in Lambertsville New York, with a child dying and two siblings unaffected.
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Union county
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