Seattle faces citywide labor strike could close schools
Seattle on February 6 faced a broad labor strike that shut down many operations. Janitors and engineers threatened to halt school services, while stores and transit struggled to stay open. City officials warned that schools may close if strikes persist, amid widespread work stoppages across public utilities and municipal services.
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Council Hears Claims Denew States Cares
fragmentary report from a February conference notes debates on new Czecho Slovak and Ruthenian representation. delegates press for territorial access and political status in a region spanning Danube to the Adriatic amid wartime Allied considerations.
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Railroads Must Pay for Damaged Egg Shipments
Railroads face liability changes as the Interstate Commerce Commission set tariffs requiring the Railroad Administration to adopt new rules by May 1. The ruling preserves external damage evidence as a condition for claims, limiting payments unless cartons show signs of rough handling.
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2,000 Helpers Strike In Oakland Shipyards
Oakland shipyard workers nicknamed helpers walk out seeking recognition as mechanics. The strike disrupts the east bay yards as unions press to redefine job titles and wages. No final outcome reported yet.
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Fragmentary WWI note on German conditions and disease
A damaged wartime report notes food shortages and disease in Germany and occupied areas. It cites limited rations, bread quality, tuberculosis rise, and lack of soap and clothing. Impacts on civilians are described with grim imagery and claims of deteriorating health.
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Mexico Feeling More Friendly Toward United States
An American ambassador reports Mexico's government moving toward better relations with the United States. Carranza remains a key influence, and talks anticipate changes in petroleum law and mining ownership. Smuggling arms are addressed, and Mexico aims to stabilize debt and army reorganization while resisting foreign meddling.
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Bremen government proclaimed by five party majority
A five member socialist provincial government was proclaimed in Bremen replacing the old Bremen campuseil and work council structure. The Spartacans were reported defeated and withdrawn toward Crang singen as Copenhagen dispatches note. The new regime calls itself people’s mandatories and reflects the work council model in its authority.
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London Strikes Disrupt Transport Amid Labor Tensions
Widespread strikes disrupt London transport as government states it will not intervene while workers press demands. Drivers, hotel staff, and railway personnel join protests, halting trains westward and threatening further disruption. Officials cite risks to services and public order as authorities seek to limit impacts.
Bryan Submits Railroad Plan
Washington Feb 6 The National Rivers and Anchors committee discloses the railroad plan presented to the delegation by Director General Hines. Speakers include Bryan, Finn, Waller, Whea, and Lyon. Hines proposes permanent regional groups under private management with a tribunal to determine structure and use state commissions for local rate decisions.
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War Revenue Bill Seen Expanding Taxes Across Nation
The conference report on the war revenue bill aims to raise rates for 1920, widen excess profits taxes on corporations, and extend levies into 1920. It preserves the prewar calendar basis for credits while adopting a Senate plan for wartime profit taxes and adds provisions on prohibition enforcement, pay for military personnel, and broader tax bases.
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Tax changes outlined by public service division head
A report summarizes proposed tax and excise changes: higher rates on income above $60,000 with gradual raises and exemptions, new rates on alcohol and spirits, increased levies on tobacco, beverages, and luxury goods, and expanded excise taxes on autos, cameras, and electrical goods. Also noted are adjustments to communications taxes and public funding provisions.
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Powers Urge Action In Paris In Peace Conference Call
Paris dispatch reports Allied delegates pressing Washington to accept trusteeship over Constantinople and surrounding regions. Italian envoy Salvatore Bra argues the United States bears moral duties from its wartime leadership, while opponents warn against entangling alliances.
Claims of Greece and Italy Debated in Paris
Paris reports a high level exchange between Tremini Venlasios of Greece and Premier Orlane of Mary Unis, focusing on eastern Adriatic territory. Greece asserts historic title to Epices north of Epices, while Albania and nearby regions resist ceding the lands under regional protection.
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Delegates from U5 at Berne Union Meeting
Berne hosts an international trades union conference with 41 delegates from eleven countries including the United States and England. Several delegations are yet to arrive as discussions focus on international labor legislation in tandem with a socialist conference. Export limits to be removed on many goods by the War Trade Board, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland to be liberalized.
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