Switchmen Strike Tightens Grip on Supply Lines
The Oregon Short Line faced a prolonged switchmen strike affecting Pocatello and other yards with 80 Salt Lake, 78 Pocatello, 12 Bozeman, 10 Boise, 20 Nampa, and 70 to 80 Ogden workers out. Chicago talks hint at quick spread and possible government intervention to end the disruption.
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Switchmen Strike Paralyzes Pocatello Rail Service
No local progress in the strike as 108 switchmen walk out at Pocatello paralyzing freight and most rail movement. Passenger trains run near normal. hay and feed shortages threaten livestock while officials seek shipments to affected districts. Brotherhood leaders condemn the action as illegal and insurgent.
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Thirst Parlor Camouflaged Window in Tenderloin
A tightened saloon window in New York's Tenderloin displayed a portrait of William T. Anderson, state Anti-Baloon leader, as one tavern keeper dismissed reform measures as a mere bank teller in a large emporium and quipped the change would not endure.
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William IL Anderson
Express Tied Up by Strike in New York
New York on April 10 reports an embargo on express matter as the railroad strike expands, tying up freight and crippling passenger service across many lines. A passenger embargo may follow, with Syracuse and Buffalo exempted and New England and New York state points affected.
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Allied confab on the Adriatic and Rhine advance
Discussions among Allied powers on the French east of the Rhine may finish in time for Premier Millerand to address the deputies in Paris Monday. The Petite Parisien reports that progress on the talks could shape the next public statement.
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France and Britain in tense stand over Rhine zone
Paris says France seeks allied unity and caution in occupying German cities east of the Rhine. Vienna papers note hope France is isolated. London sees France’s note as conciliatory and aimed at easing tensions, while Germany hails Britain’s disapproval of France’s actions.
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Adriatic settlement plan excludes United States
London reports a new basis for settling the Adriatic question proposed by Premier Lloyd George without seeking American advice. An authority confirms the morning development as the policy moves forward.
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Lloyd George
United States
Bible thieves haul 128000 Bibles from prison society
Chicago police seek the “meanest thieves” after a moving van carried away 128000 Bibles valued at 27660 from the Prison Bible Society. The theft occurred in Chicago on April 10 as investigators search for suspects.
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Big Five and Operators Stand Put on Their Contracts
The nationwide railroad strike widens from freight to passenger trains with cancellations across New York. Chicago reports slight improvement as cattle deliveries and yard activity rebound. thousands of workers in other sectors lose jobs, and insurgent leaders claim near total switchman withdrawals.
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Rail managers refuse to recognize insurgent unions
Chicago April 10 AP managers refuse to deal with insurgent unions and will only recognize contracts with established brotherhoods. Federal intervention feasibility cited if the railroad strike continues beyond 48 hours. District Attorney Clyne says government can cope with disrupted food shipments as strikers’ committees are not to be received. Government may intervene if transportation paralysis threatens. High officials think union leaders can control the situation without federal action. President Wilson is kept advised on developments.
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Palmer Says Inquiries Will Guide Action On Rail Strikes
Federal district attorneys instructed to determine if railroad strikes interfere with distribution of necessities. Attorney General Palmer emphasized no government action until a careful inquiry establishes exact facts. Across the nation strikes disrupt freight and mail handling, with Boston New York Chicago and Fort Worth reporting varying effects on trains warehouses and the parcels post.
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Senate Eulogizes Memory of Martin
Washington April 10 The senate session was devoted to tributes to the late Thomas S. Martin of Virginia longtime Democratic floor leader and one of the last Confederate veterans in the body. Senator Nelson Republican of Minnesota concurred in praise of the dead Virginian.
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Men desert the ranks insurgents moving on K C roads
About 125 switchmen returned to work in Kansas City after a Rock Island railroad count. Sixty five Kan sas City Terminal firemen who joined sympathy strikes also went back. Several routes report no freight, while others handle some volume. Only Missouri, Kansas and Texas moves freight in small non perishable lots.
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Omaha and Council Bluffy switchmen suspend strike vote
Omaha and Council Bluff switchmen did not vote to strike last night. Bert Parker, temporary chairman, said today he does not believe they will strike. They will meet again Sunday night.
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Cleveland Rail Workers Vote to Strike at 2 PM
A meeting of 500 yardmen on Cleveland railroads adjourned after voting to strike at 2 PM. Participants were from the Erie, Pennsylvania and Big Four lines. Meanwhile the New York Central firet trick gang in Collinwood, about 106 members, voted against striking at present.
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Gompers Heads to Confer With Railroad Brotherhood
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is traveling from New York to Cleveland to meet with the Brotherhood of Trainmen on the authorized railroad strike. Federal officials would not discuss the trip purpose but the meeting is expected to focus on strike actions.
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Samuel Gompers
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Returning to Work on the Coast
About 300 striking railroad yardmen returned to work in California as of today. Freight and passenger traffic remained disrupted as many workers did not report back. Yards in San Jose Port Costa Sacramento and Los Angeles saw returns while carriers warn of job forfeiture for those not at work by 4 PM.
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Chicago Banks Adopt Daylight Saving Hours
Chicago banks led by the Federal Reserve Bank will shift to daylight saving hours starting Monday. Banking hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays to align with New York banks.
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Bolivia Seeks Port Of Arica To Reach Pacific
A newly published Bolivian note to Peru reaffirms irrevocable resolve to secure the port of Arica for access to the Pacific. The document responds to Peru's communication declining to recognize Bolivia's aspirations.
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