President Uses All Means to Delay Railroad Strike
Washington August 30 President Wilson and aides push administration influence to urge Brotherhood leaders to postpone or rescind the strike order until Congress acts. Officials report hints of a public appeal, while Brotherhood chiefs insist only a satisfactory retirement can avert action. Court injunctions and legal maneuvers test the Railway labor dispute as Congress weighs a presidential emergency stance.
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Union Pacific Men Enjoined Strike Action Halted
Omaha August 20 Judge Willis E Seers restrains Union Pacific general and local railroad officials from enforcing a strike on Union Pacific lines. The injunction follows a petition by Ehwin A Hamilton a conductor and member of the Order of Railway Conductors, who says he and many workers wish to remain at work. Washington August 30 injunctions seen as forerunner of broader measures may test Clayton anti injunction act and constitutional questions amid labor tensions. Mothers readers oppose injunctions labeling them violations of law, union leaders defend restrictions as necessary to avoid labor disruption. The piece discusses labor leaders view of protections and risks of nationwide injunctions in work relations.
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Congress Urged to Avert Railway Strike By Week’s End
Washington reports detail pressure in Congress to pass measures to block a railway strike set for next Monday. President Wilson’s address sparked proposed options, with support and opposition split among brotherhood leaders and railroad executives. Government activity intensified as rail lines warned of disruptions and delayed freight, while leaders scheduled further talks and a Senate committee plan.
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Brotherhoods Study Bills In Washington Conference
Brotherhood officials, after securing copies of proposed bills affecting the Earl-Toad situation, met in conference at the Department of Later with Secretary Wilson. They intended to consider the proposed measures and discuss them with the secretary.
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No Power Can Stop the Trainmen Strike
Washington reports show Trainmen president We Lee declaring no power can stop the strike without a satisfactory settlement. A.W. Garretson, conductor head, echoed the stance as union leaders met with Secretary Wilson and prepared for talks with Samuel Gompers. Confidence in Wilson’s program waned as union officials faced potential walkout.
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Senate Hearings Begin On Railroad Legislation Crisis
Washington, Aux. 20 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee adopted a resolution for hearings on proposed railroad legislation amid the impending crisis. Hearings start Thursday at 9 a.m. in Hallroad of Helals. Brotherhood officers and shipper representatives are invited to speak. Three hours allotted per side to present proposals from President Ieon to prevent a strike and guide train operations. Drafts include an eight hour day wage commission arbitration model and government operation for military necessity.
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Rates Increases Suspended By Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed rate increases on transcontinental freight from the vast to the inter mountain country and Pacific coast to the east for further investigation. They would have taken effect September 1 but are now delayed until December 30 as inquiries continue into their reasonableness. Over 600 shippers objected, arguing lower rates are justified to meet canal competition and share of transportation burdens.
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Wheat Prices Tumble As Railroad Embargo Declares Strike
Chicago August 10 Wheat values fell sharply on news of an embargo on grain shipments to take effect Saturday on the Pennsylvania railroad, a major export route. The decline reached over six cents a bushel, with final quotes down around four to six cents from yesterday.
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Wheat and rail news push markets in unsettled day
September oele set at 3834 to H3934 and December PADI no 41.4224. Prices later plunged as reports said the Pennsylvania railway would embargo Saturday. Close values show September at 12925 and December at 4212. Corn weakened again as wheat fell. overall 18 to 48c net decline.
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Meat Shortage Looms As Rail Embargo Bites Industry
Chicago reports a severe fresh meat shortage due to a rail embargo and heavy demand for export. Union Stockyards officials say current supplies may last only three days as packers struggle to move perishables. Thomas Wilson warns of potential full industry shutdowns if shipments halt.
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Rumanians March Into Hungarian Territory Amid War News
London reports Rumanian forces crossed into Hungarian territory for twelve hours, with battles continuing on the front. Despatches from Vienna and Bucharest detail shifts in Transylvania, bombardments on Danube towns, and Romania’s push as Germany's front line fights to hold. King Ferdinand heads to the front. Romania to present ultimatums as tensions rise.
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Dram a captured by Mussarlann in northeastern Greece
August 20 dispatch from Athens reports the city of Drama in eastern Greece seized after a battle with the Greek garrison. It says three forts were captured and 150 Greek soldiers taken prisoner with some killed. Refugees corroborate the withdrawal of Greek forces from Drama as fighting reportedly spread.
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Changes Made At The Border Shift Forces On Duty
Washington reports twenty eight companies of coast artillery troops about six thousand men ordered back to their posts for eastern and western departments. More than sixteen thousand national guardsmen recently entered the border will replace the artillery troops, joining the mobile army and infantry units already at duty.
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Verdu n Front Attacked as Germans Report Repulse
Fragmentary dispatches from Paris and Berlin describe heavy fighting on the Verdun front east of Fleury and renewed Somme actions. German and Turkish forces claim advances and repulses with cannonading reported along the line and hand to hand clashes near Orvil and Staurepas.
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Rumor of Romanian Cavalry Raid Reaches London
London reports a persistent rumor via Central News that Romanian cavalry have crossed into the contested area near Rotbeidtiurm, with dispatches urging confirmation on the movement and its potential implications. The brief item notes the rumors spread from Heittartfvnd and other correspondents.
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