Tugs and rail strikes disrupt New York food supply
On April 2 major U S rail and shop workforce actions crippled transportation of food to New York. About 1800 shopmen left posts while coastal and inland unions pressed eight hour day demands and job transfers. In Chicago 700 switchmen struck over yardmaster moves, and 800 Portsmouth shopmen joined in solidarity with clerks. Stockyards workers also returned to work as arbitration proceeded.
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J. J. Mantell
Dudgea River
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
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Americans Escape in Rail Attack Near Mexico City
Lieu tenant Colonel Robert T. Campbell his wife and an American doctor were attacked by rebels near Mexico City at Tros Marias. The train was wrecked by dynamite but the party escaped through quick action while the fate of other crew and passengers remained unclear. Details were sent from the Mexican embassy in Mexico City. An unconnected report from Agua Prieta notes posters signaling a movement toward a unified Mexican government led by rebel actions and signed by Francisco de la Barra.
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Agua -Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Francisco de la Barra
Oil Well Production Shows March Decline in Derrick Report
The Derrick's monthly oil field review places March production at 85,574 barrels, down 35,994 from February. Wells completed total 2,504, up 67. dry holes numbered 432 and gas predictors 135. New work end-March lists 2,993 rigs and 2,? wells drilling.
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Oil City
Gifts From America Reach 10000 Poor Families In Vienna
A cable from the American Relief Administration and European Children's Fund reports Easter gift packages of American food distributed to more than 10,000 Vienna families. Overall more than 50,000 people benefited from the aid effort.
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New York
Vienna
American Relief Administration
European Children’s Fund
Former Hungarian Dictator Ends Hunger Strike
Bela Kun former Hungarian dictator and his companions in Vienna prisons have ended their hunger strike. The action began after the Austrian government refused to consider their demand for freedom, according to Abend.
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Vienna
Bela Kun
Abend
Women Undress for Dinner Sermon Sparks Controversy
London report cites Rev Bernard Vaughan denouncing modern gowns as indecent urging clothes to serve decency warmth and ornament. He says fashion trends ruin women's souls and bodies and criticizes designers for lack of taste and principle.
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London
Bernard Vaughan
Romania's Ionescu urges Balkan alliance to oppose Germany
In an interview in Budapest on April 1, Tuke Ionescu argues for a united Balkan front among Romania Poland Czecho Slovakia and Greece to keep Constantinople open and resist German influence. He warns America may miss crucial Balkan ties and proposes Romanian troops to aid neutralizing the Dardanelles. He notes Romania's wartime sacrifices while criticizing domestic lethargy and debt.
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Russia Ready to Pay in Gold Coin for Industrial Goods
Stockholm April 2 Russia says it is ready to pay in gold coin for all kinds of industrial products. The statement from representatives of Russia cooperative societies cites urgent demand for farming equipment box cars and locomotives.
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Stockholm
Havas
Thussia Co-Operative Societies
Entry list tightens in Georgia primary as Wilson labeled
Georgia entries close with only Palmer Smith and Weston as free candidates. Delegates in Jackson and Cleveland rally around Wood and Johnson cites on league of nations and military education while Chicago plans announce convention and a women’s committee meets.
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Wilson
Georgia
Pale’mer
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Toke Smith
Thomas E. Weson
League of Nations
Daniels Urges Big Pacific Improvement
Secretary Daniels said he sent a letter to Senate naval committee chairman urging deep water base on San Francisco bay near Mare Island, submarine base at San Pedro California, destroyer base at Port Angeles Washington, and naval facility extensions at Honolulu, as Pacific fleet expands.
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Daniels
Chairman Page
Senate’ Naval Committee
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Mare Island Navy Yard
San Pedro
Cal
Port Angeles
Wash
Hewali
House
Peace Parley Intrigue Over British Peace Delegation Bill
London March 26 Charges that the government wasted funds at the Paris peace conference are raised over a 603 388 pound bill for the British delegation expenses. Sir Alfred Mond faced questions about hotel costs and other charges while Parliament notes the delegation totaled 524 staffers and critics point to uneven American spending.
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Paris
House of Commons
Alfred Mond
Controversy Over Rail Wages Reaches President Wilson
The railroad wage dispute is presented to President Wilson for the third time as B M Jewell reports unions and workers face a deadlock after railroad executives withdraw from talks. Jewell questions executives motives and cites failure to honor expected presidential guidance in a battle over a potential one billion dollar wage increase.
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Whiter
Jason
Separation Move Making Progress In Germany
Reports from Paris describe progress by separatist groups in the Rhineland seeking an independent republic. In Dusseldorf troops face disarmament by April 16 under an accord with the Ruhr workmen and a communist commander vows to shoot any soldier who disobeys withdrawal orders. The Ruhr strike is to be lifted as allies back the revolutionaries.
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Mayence
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Matin
Dusseldorf
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Workmen's General Conference
Essen
Wesel
Strike threat closes large shoe factories in Marblehead
In Marblehead Massachusetts on April 2 workers at Turn shoes demand higher wages threatening to halt production. Parker Shoe, Herbert Humphrey and Lone Star announce closures with Paine Shoe already shut for two months. About a thousand workers participate, seeking wage boosts up to roughly 100 percent.
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Turn
Parker Shoe Company
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Paine Shoe Company
Metal fragment from Davenport plant injures woman on streetcar
A five pound steel fragment hurled by a dynamite blast flew 0.25 miles from Davenport locomotive works 1200 feet away and struck Mrs. Paul Dice on the head inside a street car. The piece tore through the car and lodged on the ground, with no serious injury reported. Investigators traced the projectile to the rear of the Davenport locomotive works.
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Davenport
Paul Dice
Queen of Spain Washes Feet of Beggars in Holy Week
In Madrid on Holy Thursday King Alfonso Queen Victoria and Queen Mother Marie Christine attended mass. The royal family wore ceremonial garb as a large noble audience gathered. The king washed twelve blind men feet and the queen twelve beggar women feet before sharing bread and distributing baskets of food.
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Royal Palace
Alfonso
Victoria
Marie Christine
Spain
White Easter Hailed As Fierce Storm Hits Midwest
A late night cold wave and blizzard swept Minnesota and the eastern Dakotas bringing a potential white Easter. Temperatures dropped to ten above zero while winds hindered rail traffic. Winona saw floodwater as cellars filled. Duluth harbor cleared of ice, aiding early lake navigation. Davenport reported a fierce wind hail and barn damage with no known deaths. Bar silver prices quoted in New York at 1.26 and Mexican dollars at 96 cents.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Winona
Duluth
Davenport
Wilton
Status of Americans on Rhine Discussed
In Paris officials reported that President Wilson’s view of American troops on the Rhine aligns with France. The troops are in the occupied area under armistice terms while the Senate has not ratified the peace treaty. Major General Allen follows Marshal Foch’s orders to the occupying forces.
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