Strikes End in Baltimore Shipyards After Wilson Aid
Baltimore February strike of about 000 carpenters and joiners ends after a secret Brotherhood agreement. Workers return to speed up make up time. President Wilson’s intervention helps settle easter shipyard stoppages, with government backup to maintain production for war needs.
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Explosions Kill Four in Pershing's Army
Washington report to the war department lists four privates killed by explosions likely from hand grenades. Cadet Lindley Degarmo of Ridgewood Nevada died in an airplane accident, and Lieut. Gordon Rand of Lawrence, attached to the aviation section, died by self-inflicted act. Other soldiers died of pneumonia in Pittstown New Jersey, Sutton Vermont, and Bruce ton Pennsylvania.
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Railroads Admit Need for Higher Wages to Meet Rising Costs
Washington Feb 19 railroad executives told the governments wage commission that increased living costs justify higher pay for many workers. Speakers cited 1909–15 and 1916–17 wage gains across skilled and unskilled roles, noting substantial rises in engineers, firemen, conductors, and other grades. They stressed no distinction between union and nonunion employees and emphasized the broader welfare of railroad staff during wartime.
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AIR STAFF CHANGES IN COMMONS TODAY
London Feb 19 The public must await the prime minister’s statement on the government reshuffle and the Versailles decision. Andrew Bonar Law said the premier, ill with a severe chill, hopes to attend the House of Commons today and outline changes in the general staff. General Robertson has accepted the eastern command.
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New_Destroyer_Contracts_Declared_by_Daniels
War Department placed new destroyer contracts as shipyards race to finish builds for a large expansion. About a dozen contracts awarded with more expected. Navy aims to double Penham Bay training capacity to 20,000 men with funds mainly for Pelham Bay and Hampton Roads stations.
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Passage Seen for Railroad Bill This Week
Washington february 19 leaders believe passage of the railroad bill is assured this week under a five minute debate limit set for thursday at 2 pm. senators pomerene and watson spoke in support urging liberal treatment for railroads under government control and arguing against prolonging the crisis while awaiting a war end.
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Burlington Man Named Hoover's Traffic Head
CHICAGO February. Conrad Spens vice president in charge of traffic for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad has been appointed director of transportation for the United States Food Administration. He was named a member of the traffic board on the station of Director General McAdoo. Spens was born in Princeton, Illinois, and began service as a Burlington stenographer in 1900.
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Japan Press Comment Has Favorable Trend
President Wilson's message to Congress in February received favorable comment across the Japanese empire. Leading Tokyo and Osaka morning and afternoon papers published wide coverage and favorable opinion this morning.
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Poles Lose Heavy Casualties to Bolsheviks at Minsk
Petrograd reports from Minsk dated February 9 detail a brutal clash on February 6 where Polish legions of about 200 with artillery were destroyed by working class and soldier forces. A detachment of 600 Poles was annihilated and two guns dismounted, with Polish cavalry retreating under heavy losses as Bolshevik gains were reported across multiple fronts.
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Hog Island Plant to Be Investigated
Washington reports of padded payrolls at the government shipbuilding plant at Hog Island are under inquiry by the department of justice. President Wilson discussed a general probe with officials, aiming to uncover exorbitant salaries and multi account payments amid ongoing investigations.
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Raid London Again Monday
London reports a third consecutive raid as hostile aircraft crossed the coast after nine o clock Monday night and headed toward the city. Officials say no damage or casualties have yet been reported and defenses remained unbreached.
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Hostile Planes Hover Over U S Front in France
Allied reporting notes increased aerial activity over the American sector in France. Enemy planes bombed near a recently located field hospital, German antiaircraft fire challenged U S artillery and air crews, and several casualties were reported among trenches and support tents as the night sky lit with hostile activity and anti aircraft defenses.
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Food conservation bill eyed for President Wilson power
Washington Feb 19 officials seek to assign authority to President Wilson to control manufacture and distribution of foodstuffs via a food conservation bill. The House Agriculture Committee plans a limited measure focusing on essential features. Hoover supports targeted control of eating houses to curb waste. distribution control would ease shortages. Housewives and farmers would be unaffected.
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Sees Little Hope For Cheap Coal After War
New York, Feb 19. Edwin Ludlow of Lehigh Coal and Navigation company said there is little prospect for lower coal prices after the war. He believes anthracite production in America has peaked and only conservation can help prices. Arthur Plovey Storrs cited car shortages and technetics war effort as the direct cause of reduced coal production this past winter.
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Daniels Names Board on Unsinkable Ships
Secretary Daniels has announced a special board of officers headed by Rear Admiral A. G. Winterhalter to study unsinkable ship concepts, focusing on torpedo protection installed on the former Russian steamer Lucia. The board includes Captain C. W. Coesser, naval constructors Robert Stocker and William G. Dubose, and one other officer.
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Russians Cross Dvina Front as German Push Advances
Allied dispatches report German forces crossed the Dvina on the Russian front with no fighting, as operations resume on the Eastern Front. Bolshevik advances threaten Kiev and major battles unfold, while British air raids over London cause casualties.
Whart Wharf Fire Sparked by Contractor Negligence
Washington dispatch reports a Port Newark wharf fire caused by a contractor’s carelessness, not sand and cinder dryers as speculated. Investigators estimate at least 400000 dollars in damage and urge civil action. The military commission’s findings highlighted private owners duty to guard premises and safety measures.
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Naval Seaplane Shot Down Missing Pilot Ensign Sturtevant
A naval seaplane on scout duty in European waters was shot down and Ensign Albert Dallon Sturtevant of Washington D C is missing. The navy department received a cable from England stating the pilot is feared lost. Sturtevant enlisted in the naval reserves before the war declaration and went to England for duty last September.
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Berlin Says Sixteen Planes Were Winged
Berlin reports sixteen aircraft engaged in Western theater operations today amid clear frosty conditions. Infantry activity was limited to reconnoitering and supporting bombardments against enemy positions. Bombing targeted major fortifications behind the front while one aircraft attacked Lunoda. Two enemy balloons were captured. Elsewhere, no notable events were reported.
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Peasants Favor Law For Land Division
In PETRUWRAD on Sunday February 10 the peasant Lutin in the assembly with workers delegates approved socialization of landed property and called for immediate publication of the law by the central executive committee of workers and soldiers councils.
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