Strike Surprise Shuts Chicago Transit System
Fifteen thousand street railway workers struck at 4 a.m. halting both surface and elevated lines as negotiations over wages and hours collapsed. Leaders had agreed to sixty five cents an hour and an eight hour day, but a mass meeting pushed for higher terms, voting for a strike with demands including eight cents fare and time and a half for overtime. The walkout left city transit at a standstill while unions and company officials prepared for further talks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Street Railway
Carmen
Tempans
Wiliam Quinlan
Unio
Bland
International Board of the Union
Cleveland
Boston
Detroi
Britton
Budd
Nis
Quintan
Milan
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Not Opposed to Guard Milton Ford Case Tangles at Trial
Cross examination of Frank Klingzensmith, a testament witness for Henry Ford in the libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune, resumes as Elliott Stevenson questions Ford’s stance on the National Guard. The witness revises yesterday’s salary figures and asserts Ford’s salary at $75,090 when named company president in 1913, amid objections and legal maneuvering.
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Associated Press
Mount Clemens
Mich
Frank L. Klingzensmith
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Elliott G Stevenson
Stevenson
Ford
National Guard
Chicago
Kingensmith
Klingensmith
Sentence for Dr Roberts Nears Pronouncement This Week
An uncertain report from Milwaukee indicates Dr Roberts may be pronounced this week or given a one year term. Details reference a trial in county court and mention Grace Sue Beider as part of the case. The exact charges remain unclear as the text is fragmented.
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Milwaukee
Miwaukee
Dpr
Grace
Supreme Court
Roberts
Naval officers convicted of francs amid reserves case
Naval officers announced by Paul Beck were found guilty in a reservist case. Oscar F. Ber, HL Spahn, Chief Petty Officer Liesd Cas, Chief Boatswain's Mate Frederick L. Jones and Chief Yeoman Henry Jacobs were among those implicated in the conviction.
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Paul Beck
Oscar F. Berer HL Spahn
Air Naval Reservists
Poatzwain Liesd C
Shipping Resumes Normal After Marine Engineers Strike
Shipping along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts returned to normal today after a settlement in the marine engineers strike. The engineers secured a substantial wage increase, easing prior disruption to cargo and vessel movements.
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United Press
New York
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Marine Engineers
Treaty Shows America Chooses Duty Over Own Path to Peace
President Wilson’s framing of the Franco American treaty urges quick Senate ratification as a joint effort with France to deter German aggression. He argues the pact complements the postwar peace with Germany and underlines the U S commitment to the League of Nations, urging congressional approval to prove national dedication to duty and honor.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Geren
The
Senare
Reg c
France
United States of America
Germany
Pesce
Rau
Wilson offers France pact for aid in unprovoked German attack
President Wilson transmits to the Senate a special treaty with France pledging U S aid in case of unprovoked German attack and requests ratification alongside the treaty with Germany. Lodge chairs foreign relations. treaty referred without debate as the Versailles pact text moves forward.
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Senate
Committee
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
France
United States
Germany
Versailles
One Treaty is Endorsed in Panama Isthmus Debate
Associated Press report notes U S regret over events leading to the Panama Isthmus situation. The chapter cites Senate Republicans opposing a treaty section, delaying action while minor changes reportedly were accepted by Colombia, as one treaty saw endorsement.
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Y Associated Press
Panama
United States
Senate
Colombia
Independence, League Covenant, and French Aid in War Years
The piece discusses the League of Nations framework for military action with council approval, and notes the suspension of action until a council decision. It recalls a pledge of friendship between the United States and France, stressing that French aid helped America achieve independence.
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Theoun
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Aly
jUdement
United States
Germany
Council of the League
League
America
Portage Poles Oppose Mr La Budde In Milwaukee Office
Fifteenth and Polish residents of Portage county sign resolutions protesting Otto A La Budde replacing August Gawin as customer solicitor in the Milwaukee federal revenue office. The resolutions were adopted at a mass meeting in Stevens Point today and sent to Wisconsin members of Congress.
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United Press
Stevens Point
Wis
Portage Coun
Wisconsin
Congress
Otto A. la. Budde
August Gawin
Milwaukee
Federal Revenue Office
PVT Christ Prels Arrives At Port
Special to The Northwestern New York reports Private Christ Prels arrives at Pt Chrst Press aboard Company 3 Thirtarth engmerre Mother Amelia 13 Waugeo sipeet Oubkes.
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New York
Pt Chrst Press
Company 3
Amelia
Waugeo Sipeet
Units of the Fourth Division Reach Home
Units of the Fourth Division arrived from Brest aboard the Von Steuben and the Tiger, bringing back complete battalions and support units. The transfer included 4th Engineers, 12th Machine Gun Battalion, field artillery, and other troops totaling over two thousand men, with officers and casualties noted amid the Brest return.
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Tunis
Zeppelin
Araillery
Chicago race riot tensions ease amid troop drawdown
Conditions in the race riot district reportedly improved after a conference by Governor Lo den, Mayor Thompson, and Adjutant General Dickson. Dickson said rioting was subsiding and state troops would not be needed immediately. Fifty patrolmen were reassigned from the black belt to the loop. Death toll stood at about twenty five whites and blacks, with unconfirmed reports of more killings.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Ill
Lowden
Thompson
Dickson
South Side
Black Belt
Loop
Former Kaiser Appeals to Bishop Over Posen Chapel
Berlin papers say the former German emperor has written to the archbishop of Posen asking to maintain the Protestant chapel at Posen castle for Protestant services and not convert it to Catholic use. He asks that it remain a house of prayer for his era and for the faith he practiced there.
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Associated Press
London
Berlin
Posen
Posen Castle
Wreck of Plane Will Not Kill the Project
A storm wrecked five airplanes including Caproni and Martin bombers in the trans continental air effort. Officials maintained the project would continue despite the losses and the plan to send aircraft to Mineola.
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United Presar
New York
Army Airnet
iYatfeld
Mineola
Casualties in Chicago Riots Reported Among Diverse Groups
Reported casualties in Chicago riots include multiple individuals labeled by race with numerous white and African American names. The list mentions Henry, Jaceron Cappel, Eugene, Emmett, and others, with several whites and negros identified, plus two unidentified blacks and two unidentified whites. The fragmentary readout references mixed casualties across racial groups amid urban unrest.
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Stenders
Ure
Rioting Spurs Police and National Guard Actions
In Chicago many districts faced violent race clashes as authorities including Governor Lowden Adjutant General Dickson Chief Garrity Mayor Thompson and Coroner Hofmann worked to restore order. Riots spread from the southside to the loop with shootings fatalities and hundreds injured as troops stood ready and streets filled with pedestrians. Conductor Joseph Powers was killed and several whites and blacks were wounded in early daylight melees.
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Fifty-first Street
State Streets
Dowsy Town
Wabash Avenue
Lowden
Dickson
Garrity
Thompson
Peter Hofrman
Omckis
langer @istricta
Cook County
Southside
North Side
Arma
Joseph Powers
Secion
William Henderson
Wabash
Adame
Texas congressman cites no department testimony on fair trial claim
Representative Blanton of Texas asserts that the Labor Department has submitted no evidence denying Jones's lack of a fair trial. He notes John J. Densmore's report contains no corroborating conversations and argues the record does not support a claim of unfair proceedings. The remark was offered during a speech in Atlantic City.
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Denemore
Congress
Jones
Dad
Atlantic City
Fighting the War All Over Again In Europe
Report from Nevieridam outlines Sunday session opening under Dutch president Oidegeest. Delegates debate German and Austrian militarism, with Popretesed and Tetin quoted on reactions. congress adjourns awaiting law council reception.
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Es Associated Press
Mien
Caneress
Oidegeest
Austria
Dezesst
Law Council
Big Five Control Meat Trade Says FTC Report
The big five meat packers Swift Armour Morris Cudahy and Wilson face charges of market manipulation and monopoly influence in stockyards and livestock buying. The FTC report notes 73 percent of interstate meat trade controlled by these firms and cites bearer warrants masking true ownership. Government action details discussed by Justice Department officials.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Swift, Armour, Morris, Cudahy and
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
United States
Br United Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Justice Department
Wilke
Afi
Morris
Cudahy
Commanion
Cuicare
J. Ogden Armocr
Armour
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