Brotherhoods Win Big Victory In Rail Strike Off
New York March 19 official of the conference committee rail managers announced the railroad strike was off and that the basic eight hour day will go into effect with pro rata overtime pay. Ten hours’ pay for eight hours’ work is granted, and talks proceed on required details by a joint committee. President Wilson and administration officials welcomed the settlement as reducing tensions with Germany and aiding national defense.
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Supreme Court
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Administration
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White House
Presdent Wilson
United States
French and British Break Through Front Across 100 Miles
British and French forces press an advance along a broad 100 mile front in France. Nesle Chaulnes and Peronne fall to British troops as French units push toward Nesle and advance up to twelve miles inland. Cavalry reenters action as pursuing Germans retreat. Turkish forces routed toward Samarra after Baghdad area fights.
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Persia
Mesopotamia
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Chaulnes
Paris
Aver
Aisne
War Office
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Sommie
Soissons
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Carlepant
Norsam
Nouvronvingre
Ancre
Somme
War Likely As U S Faces Submarine Attacks
Washington reports say three American merchant ships were sunk by German submarines in the Atlantic. Officials discuss now a possible state of war, with armed neutrality continuing until Congress acts, and talks of arming ships and sending warships to clear the lanes. Survivors and missing crew members are being accounted for as consular reports confirm the sinkings near Queenstown and progress of searches.
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Queenstown
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New York
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Schull
Admiralty
Baltimore
John M Bautschy Named for Rome Prize Footrace
C Grant LaFarge announced that John M Bautschy of Quincy has qualified for the American Academy in Rome prize scholarships. This prize covers a three year course at the Rome academy, seen as a post graduate program open to all Americans.
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American Academy In
Rome
John M Bautschy
Quincy
Ruime
Accre
Ard Mar Lowine Ning
American Academy
Italy
Academy
Border Transportation official freed after fatal shooting case
Eugene D. P. Rickenbrack, assistant manager, was released after police investigated the fatal shooting of Mabel Howe. He said the maid shot herself after he reprimanded her for misconduct with a guest, claiming his wife was away. Police inquiry supported his account. Nez Perce chiefs seek a bone dry law from the legislature.
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Seattle
Wash
Euigene DP
Rickenbrack
Border ‘Transportation Company
Mabel Howe
Miss Howe
Cancer mortality in England overtakes tuberculosis
The Cancer Society reports England now records about 40,000 cancer deaths annually, with a war driven anticipated rise. It notes cancer often develops at prior battle wounds and warns of a likely substantial increase among veterans returning from the war.
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German American Bank Changes Name in Los Angeles
The Germanian American Trust and Savings Bank petitions the superior court to change its name to Guaranty Trust and Savings Bank seeking a clearer public understanding of its identity. The bank notes it is one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in the area.
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Los Angeles
Germanian American Trust and Savings Bank
Superior Court
Guaranty Trust and Savings Bank
Sune
Russian colony in Paris Elated by Grand Duke Michael choice
In Paris the Russian colony expresses elation over the selection of Grand Duke Michael as successor to Emperor Nicholas. The grand duke is well known here, especially in the Latin Quarter, where his geniality and simplicity have won him wide admiration.
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Paris
Michael
Nicholas
No Strike Says Lee No Strike Says Lee
Washington dispatch reports Elisha Lee, chairman of the managers' committee, signed a formal letter authorizing a strike settlement. The letter states there will be no strike and allows the council of national defense to grant adjustments to employees to ensure uninterrupted railroad operation as essential to national defense.
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Elisha Lee
Managers’ Committee
National Conference Committee of Railroads
Committee of the Council of National Defense
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