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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
2
The article reports President Wilson proposing a plan to railroad presidents and their managers to address wage issues, seeking an eight hour day and overtime rate. It notes expected union acceptance outcomes and possible arbitration as Congress may be involved, with managers seen as resistant to concessions.
The article discusses a proposed bond issue of 1,000,000 dollars to cover extraordinary expenses due to the Mexican situation. It notes Treasury department concurrence and a 255,000 revenue item, with additional appropriations of 80,000 to defray operations. The plan includes a bond issue tied to promised revenue and contemplates ongoing needs through year end.
Reports from Des Cebridsra confirm the death of Zelerinn Morcan a leading figure from Villa ice powerful Jeadera amid fighting between base and Generatian amos forces. Dario Fiorées a colonel linked to unrest was captured and faces trial.
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A Bridgeport plant strike case seeks about 9900 dollars in damages. The suit alleges picketing disrupted operations and attached equipment, with workers protesting Thursday during the labor dispute at the manufacturing facility.
A soldier on picket duty in Massachusetts was struck by a bullet and wounded. The incident occurred early in the shift near the Second Massachusetts unit as reports describe the unsettling event and prompt medical attention. Authorities investigate the exact shooter and motive.
Immigrants arriving from Mexico report food shortages affecting residents in Dora. The situation leaves many in need as aid scarce and local efforts struggle to address the distress.
An extract recounts an expedition to inspect camps in the Harvard area and other sites amid fears of disease. It notes a plague scare and efforts to remove danger, with reference to a shipboard view and measures to clear infected regions as authorities claim progress.
Fragmentary Soviet era aviation note describes Ensign Vincent Astor training with the First Aero unit. It mentions a prototypical flyer and a shorefront setting believed to be Tereshore as part of nascent flight operations under Harvat Mutina.
A chaotic fragment reports rangers removing debris after a heavy winter, with mentions of a shovel and pick used in a marshy Beaver region. It hints at a central layer of frost, a hidden area to be uncovered, and a likely disturbance in spring as work continues.
Russian forces report major gains across the Jablonitza Pass gateway from Gelicia toward the Hungarian plateau as offensives push along the front. Stated progress includes breaking Austrian trenches and pressing toward strategic objectives in Bukowina and beyond.
The article cites German and British figures claiming heavy casualties in the war's second year with estimates of over 20 000 killed on the Western Front and more than 5 000 000 wounded across fronts. It notes elevated losses through present offensives and references officials such as Langnet and RUSE reports. The text contains uncertain OCR fragments and inconsistent figures.
Six ships were held by submarines as crews abandoned vessels after torpedoing and fires. The French steamer Martie and other vessels sank within ten minutes, crews rescued by the Royal Navy ship Robert and landed at Havre on Friday.
A wreck on the Southern Cambria Trachoo line between Echo and Brot Vale left several killed and many injured. The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined as officials assess the wreckage and victims.
The folkething of the Louge district endorsed selling the Dagsh Weet Indies by the United States if the plebiscite favored the plan. Eight voted for the proposition and 44 against, with one member absent.
Abraham Elkue, the new American ambassador, is to carry representations to Ankara. He received final instructions from the president on Monday.
A life sentence was imposed on the two ringleaders believed to be behind the attempted bombing on January 12 aimed at Premier Gouget Gouma. Authorities say the plotters were the principal organizers of the attack.
Reports from General Chyaton and Celene 2uste indicate Mexican regulars under General Treving are engaging bandits in a remote frontier area. The clash, described as a tense pursuit, underscores ongoing efforts to quell bandit activity in petiheng Dg tapeo.
A long list of short items from Utah and surrounding areas covers tax rates for Salt Lake County in 1916, a state survey on feeble mindedness, festival preparations in St George, and a fatal accidental shooting near Phoenix. Reports include traffic accidents, home festival plans, school census data, missing persons, burglaries, and military preparations at Fort Douglas with San Francisco troops arriving for drills.
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