Sonora Declares Break with Mexican Government
Reports from Sonora describe a secession from the central government led by the new Sonora republic. Military detachments are recalled, Yaqui allies are being mobilized, and Governor De La Huerta governs key routes and customs houses as state forces prepare defenses and potential clashes with Carranza troops.
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Carranza
Nogales
Sonora
Caranza
Alvaro Obregon
P. Elias Calles
Postal Mails Not Affected By Railroad Strike
Postal officials report no serious disruption from the railroad switchmen strike. Chicago notes local conditions very good as railway firms handle all mails promptly. New York and St Louis reports also say conditions have improved.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pickets Charged With Violating Federal Statute
Ten Irish pickets arrested at the British embassy were held for a federal grand jury on charges of assaulting a diplomatic representative. In Tombstone, Ariz., the Wootton kidnapping case tied to the Bisbee deportations was recessed for a juror medical examination.
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Washington
United States
Richardson
Ariz
Harry FE. Wootton
Samuel L. Patee
B. K. Riggs
Dos Cabezas
British Colonel Barker earns second Italian silver medal
Lieutenant Colonel W. G. Barker receives a second Italian silver medal for heroism in October 1918, where he attacked sixty German aircraft single handed and downed six before being shot down. He is said to hold more bravery decorations than any other living British airman.
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Toronto
W. G. Barker
Italy
Barker
Chicago Road Lifts The Ban
The Burlington and Quincy lifted all embargo orders in the Chicago district as enough men returned to work to keep traffic moving. Other roads showed improvement and the Illinois Central moved 75 percent of normal traffic in the past 24 hours.
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Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Railroad and Brotherhood
Illinois Central
Walkout Shifts Focus East as West Loses Steam
The city news wire reports the railroad strike moving from the central west to the eastern seaboard. In Pittsburgh to New York the walkout grows, with eastward defections, yet Chicago remains pivotal where a settlement offer seeks to end months of labor strife and restore service.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Central
Far West
Baja California Governor affirms loyalty to Mexico
Governor Esteban Cantu of Baja California declares the Sonora secession movement is local. He says the northern district will remain in full accord with and loyal to the president of Mexico.
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Lower California
Esteban Cantu
Lower
Baja) California
Associated Press
Sonora
California
Mexico
Cantu
Exico
New York Struggles With Widespread Rail Strikes Amid Disruptions
New York faces widespread rail strike disruption with conflicting reports of new walkouts. Some passenger service and milk trains operate while thousands remain unable to reach work. The Erie Chicago Express was late by over ten hours after being abandoned at Port Jervis amid strife. Passengers described volatile scenes as crews battled gatherers. In Pittsburgh, about 1000 railroad workers joined strikes at Conway yards, threatening passenger service across the region.
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Chicago Express
Erie
Port Jervis
N. Y
New Union
Jersey City
New York
Catskills
Chicago
Erie Road
Port Jervis N. Y
Pittsburgh
Conway Yards
Pennsylvania
Rochester
Paid Subscriber Policy Urges Renewal For Daily Tribune
Notice to readers explains higher costs and War era policy requiring prepaid subscriptions. It urges renewals before expiration, offers six months or longer in advance savings, and warns of possible discontinuation or price hikes if not prepaid. Also outlines past due payment options and carrier efficiency benefits.
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Daily Tribune
Idaho
the Tribune
Bribune Office
Tribune
Soldiers unload delayed mail amid Jersey City strike
Army trucks from Camp Merritt with armed soldiers were used to unload and transport mail in Jersey City. Mayor Hague appealed to the strikers to arbitrate in the name of human suffering.
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New York
Camp Merritt
Jersey City
Hague
Coastroads Move Freight as Strikes Drag On
Striking switchmen at Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and Salt Lake yards remained out in Los Angeles on April 12. Santa Fe resumes shipments east and north to Bakersfield as some strikers return. All roads hire new workers to keep traffic moving and deny an authorized strike.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Salt Lake
Bakersfield
Pasenger
Rail embargos ease as Southern Pacific and Santa Fe resume freight
Freight embargoes ease with Southern Pacific lifting bans from Santa Barbara to Portland and Reno area. Santa Fe reports 15 percent of striking workers back and domestic freight at about 75 percent normal. Strikers say strength grows nationwide and road union locals resist trains assembled by replacement workers. Western Pacific status unchanged per no official word.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
San Francisco Bay
Santa Barbara
Portland
Ore
Reno
Western Pacific
Road Men's Lodge of
Oakland
Sacramento Division Handles Interstate Traffic Amid Work Stoppage
Sacramento division of the Southern Pacific reports normal transport flow. Superintendent J. D. Brennan says through freight trains run to Washington and Oregon and Sacramento locals operate their usual routes. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen members who joined an insurgent yardmen group have returned to work. others may be dismissed. Border points in California and Nevada show inter-state trains sidetracked until traffic resumes in other divisions.
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Sacramento
Calif
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. D. Brennan
Brennan
Washington
Oregon
Roseville
Brotherhood of Railroad
California
Nevada
Illinois Presidential Primary Held Today
Chicago April 12 AP Illinois conducts its first presidential preference primary today with Republican candidates Frank C Lowden and Major General Leonard Wood leading. Other names may appear on ballots. London delegates compete while Wood delegates fail. Democratic side elects delegates, but no candidate has filed for preference so delegates will be uninstructed.
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Chicago
Illinois
Frank C. Lowden
Leonard Wood
London
Wood
Government ultimatum to striking railroad workers
In Chicago on April 12 the government warned railroad strikers to return to work or have their positions declared vacant. District Attorney Clyne told leaders the trains must run and the government would aid in recruiting replacement workers if the strike continued.
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Chicago
United States
Clyne
Federal official stance on strike enforcement in Chicago
In Chicago on April 12 officials at the federal building declined to specify enforcement measures for the edict. Mr Clyne told strikers workers may quit but cannot block others from filling vacancies and urged no more meetings aimed at persuading men to leave the roads.
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Chicago
Clyne
Developments in the Railroad Strike at Late Hour
Washington April 12 AP reports rapid actions in the railroad strike case. The post office warns of vigorous measures if mail movement is obstructed while Senator Poindexter introduces a bill to jail or fine those hindering interstate commerce. Attorney General Palmer studies reports for possible justice department action. Chairman Cummins postpones Senate interstate commerce committee inquiry to allow the labor board to settle the dispute. The White House says labor board members will be named within 24 hours. Senator Frelinghuysen calls the strike a red revolt.
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Cummins
White House
Brotherhood
Central West
Pittsburg
New York
New England
Washington
Chicago
East
Post Office Department
Poindexter
Republican
Palmer
Department of Justice
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
New Railroad Labor Board
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Senate
Strike Called a Conspiracy by Senators
Washington April 12 AP Legislation to curb railroad strikes was proposed by Sen Poindexter Republican Washington. The bill threatens ten years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine for advising or persuading strikes that disrupt interstate commerce.
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Washington
Poindexter
Republican
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Thomas
Colorado
Nelson
Minnesota
Calles Takes Lead in Sonora
Tucson April 12 AP report says General Pelias Calles has taken full command of Sonora's government replacing Governor Adolfo De la Huerta who is in hospital for an appendectomy operation.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
J. M. Pino
Associated Press
el Paso
Nogales
United States
Southern Pacific de Mexico
Adolfo de la Huerta
de la Huerta
Sinaloa Congress
Tucson
Ariz
Pelias Calles
Local switchmen strike widens across Idaho and Montana
The Pocatello yards strike spreads as crews refuse duty over low wages, with additional reports of freight and hay shifts violating rules. Boise and Nampa plants voted not to strike or returned to work, while Kemmerer and other lines report walkouts and behind closed door meetings.
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Rega
Idaho
Montana
Boise
Nampa
Butte
Silver Bow
Lima
Glenn's Ferry
Kemmerer
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Goverment
Mexican Republic
Yaquis
Sonora-Binalo
Stajonas
Carransa
Manuel Diegues
Chihuahua-Sonora
Bacabar
Calles
Monteauma
Altar
Anton
Chicago Road
Central States
Seaboard
Armosillo
Columbus
Ohio
Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen
Switchmens' Union of North America
John Grabau
Chicago Yarden's Association
Coastroads
Pocatello Yards
Pocatello Yard
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