Local Shipyard Plan To Be Presented At Meeting
A proposal for a Mobile shipyard will be presented at the next Ways and Means Committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Charles W. Rapier announced the plan, aimed at establishing a shipbuilding plant after prior considerations. Max Rathberger, returning from the Typographical Union convention in Baltimore, touted Mobile’s chances to host the 1918 convention, noting support from St. Louis Louisville Chicago and other cities.
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C. W. Rapier
City
Typographical Union
Mobile
Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Charles W. Rapier
Focal Shipping
Rapier
Max. Rathberger
Baltimore
St. Louis
Louisville
Chicago
President urges Congress to study eight hour rail workday
The president asks Congress to appoint a body of men to study the actual results of adopting an eight hour day in railway transportation. The inquiry would assess operating costs and practical implementation without recommending legislative action. Findings would be reported to Congress promptly for public understanding.
Congress urged to approve ICC freight rate rise for eight hour day
The text argues that Congress should explicitly approve by the Interstate Commerce Commission a freight-rate increase to cover railroad costs from adopting the eight hour day, if justified by disclosed facts and not offset by administrative adjustments or economies.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
National policy proposals on mediation and rail power
A speech advocates six points including expanding federal mediation and arbitration, instituting full public investigations before strikes, and granting executive power to seize rail assets for military use. It emphasizes defense needs with troops on the Mexican border and the requirement for timely, orderly transportation. It also calls for arbitral awards to have court-of-law backing for proper interpretation and enforcement.
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United States
Urging Permanent Arbitration as Essential to Law
The speaker calls for an impartial tribunal to provide permanent or necessary additions to the law. He argues emergency demands justify action, insists the measures prove themselves, and emphasizes a future need to prevent similar crises. No extended argument needed. timing underscores importance.
Railroad Strike Threatened as Labor Leaders Press Demand
President Wilson prepared to present the railway strike issue to Congress while Brotherhood leaders rejected the committee’s latest offer and ordered a nationwide strike to start at 7 a.m. Labor Day unless a settlement is reached. The prior call depended on a secret signal and could be activated without further notice.
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Wilson
Congress
Brotherhood
Committee of
Railway Presidents
Labor Leaders Move to Forestall Legal Action in Strike
Labor leaders acted at once to block potential legal steps as news broke that President Wilson would address Congress at 2:30 PM. Direct talks between railroad executives and workers, led by Wilson, collapsed after executives refused arbitration terms. An eight-man railroad executive committee met for about thirty minutes and then planned to release a clarifying statement of their position.
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Wilson
Congress
Railroad Executives Reject Eight Hour Day Plan at Wilson Conference
The eight man committee told President Wilson society does not favor an eight hour day and arbitration should settle disputes. Wilson proposed a plan with an eight hour day to begin after a year pending study, but railroad leaders rejected it. Their stance plus employee strike orders pushed Wilson toward seeking congressional action to avert the walkout.
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Wilson
Committee of Eight
Congress
President Wilson Eyes Eight Hour Law For Rail Employes
President Wilson worked nearly all night on the address he delivered and after conferring with Chairman Newlands of the senate interstate commerce commission announced his decision. Word was sent to senate and house leaders to arrange a joint session. Newlands said measures under consideration include an eight hour law for railroad employes and a commission to investigate the feasibility of the eight hour day.
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Wilson
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Federal measures on railroads amid labor disputes and wage review
The text outlines key actions: the Industrial Disputes Act allowing investigation of railroad disputes between employers and employees and prohibiting strikes or lockouts during investigations. A resolution authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to consider wage standards when fixing freight rates. It also authorizes the president to draft men into federal service to operate railroads if a strike occurs.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson and steel rail unions clash over draft and disputes
President Wilson discussed the threat of a strike with his cabinet and endorsed drafting men to operate trains for feeding American troops on the Mexican border. Brotherhood leaders criticized compulsory investigation acts as a tool of bondage, recounting cases on U S railways and noting potential long voluntary servitude under such laws.
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Wilson
Brotherhood
Garretson
Stone, Lee
Carter
Auto Bandit Strikes Standard Oil Collector Near Detroit
Harold Isbel, a Standard Oil Company collector, was held up and robbed of about $3,000 by an automobile bandit. Isbel was found bound and gagged behind bushes on Reckner road near Dearborn, after the thief forced his car to stop.
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Detroit
Mich
Harold Isbel
Standard Oil Company
Isbell
Reckner Road
Dearborn
Russians and Romanians Join Forces in Carpathians
The war office reports that Russian and Romanian troops have joined in the Carpathians amid ongoing fighting. The dispatch notes cooperation between the two allies, as Allied forces press operations in the region.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Aug
London
Carpathians
War Office
To¢Ay
Kirby Given Loving Cup Then Homer For Little Rock
Larue Kirby, valued as the Little Rock Southern Association MVP, received a silver loving cup after being named MVP. Moments later he hit a grand slam as Little Rock defeated Chattanooga, following a win in the first game of a doubleheader where he pitched the victory.
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Kirby
Homer
Little Rock
Ark
Larue Kirby
St. Louis
Little Rock Southern Association
Chattanooga
City Commission Denies Market Permit at Key Site
The commission refuses permission for a market at Spring Hill avenue and St Street, citing harmonization with surroundings and future public needs. Bills totaling 4 712.99 are approved for payment, with 4 500 and 38 187.50 to retire bonds and cover interest. Henry M. Buerger seeks release as surety for F. J. Gaston’s plumber bond. referred to the city attorney.
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Spring Hill Avenue
St. Street
Henry M. Buerger
F. J. Gaston
Simmons and Young File Bankruptcy Petition in Mobile
Simmons and Young plumbers of Mobile filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States district court declaring liabilities of 6320 dollars and assets of 7290 dollars. Judge H. T. Toulmin adjudicated them bankrupt and Referee R. T. Ervin was assigned.
Culberson Nearest 70 000 Vote Lead in Texas Runoff
Dallas August 29 With nearly all returns in from Saturdays senatorial run off Senator Culberson held a strong lead over former Governor Colquitt. Indications pointed to a Senate victory by about a 70 000 majority.
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Dallas
Texas
Culberson
Colquitt
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