07 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1916
Page
1
Washington March 7 The committee of the House agreed on a four hour debate plan for a resolution warning Americans about belligerent nations arming merchant ships The outcome could affect President Wilsons submarine warfare negotiations with Berlin and a potential vote today on the measure
The text outlines how defeat of the proposition would transfer control to the opposition under parliamentary rules. A four hour debate on the Me Lemore resolution would be split between administration and opposition, preceded by 90 minutes on adopting the special rule. The committee’s action is viewed as a preliminary win for administration against delays and tactics.
The Spanish steamer Principe de Asturias sank within five minutes after striking a rock off Sebastiao Point near Santos bay. Eighty six crew and fifty seven passengers were rescued by the French steamer Viga. Remaining missing include 335 passengers and 197 crew members. A Spanish ship stands by to aid in rescue efforts.
In a March 7 report from New York, a bituminous miners and operators subcommittee agreed to wage increases totaling about 8 million dollars annually for soft coal workers in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The deal, affecting nearly 200,000 miners, raises mine-run rates by three cents for machine and pick mining in several districts, with Indiana and Illinois seeking parity with Dagville and Illinois levels.
A court decision assigns authority to license rolling chairs in Atlantic City, with the ruling issued by the Court of Errors. The March date anchors the action to licensure procedures and regulatory control.
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