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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1916

Page

2

The Real Reason Behind the Railway Strike Action

A splintered dispute over the eight hour day and overtime pay triggered by railroads and unions during Wilson era mediation. Rail executives and managers resisted the president's settlement plan, delaying counter proposals while pursuing a public opinion campaign to influence President Wilson and Congress through telegram drives and farmer merchant support.

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Railroads Push Arbitration Tactics to Undermine Eight-Hour Demand

The piece charges railroads with excluding smaller lines and certain workers from arbitration, running a costly public campaign to shape opinion against the eight hour day. It cites the Staten Island Railway wage rules, alleged wage losses under proposed terms, and a 1915 arbitration probe showing excessive penalties for long shifts.

Financial manipulation by banks and railroads exposed

The excerpt details large hidden profits and fees from securities financing by banks tied to major railways between 1899 and 1916. It cites substantial underwritings, syndicate commissions, and diverted funds totaling hundreds of millions in value, with dividends already paid on inflated issues.

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Unjust Stock Inflation and Fraud in Historic Rail Lines

A historical analysis details arbitrary capital increases and stock dividends that inflated values without real property gains. It cites the Chicago and Alton consolidation, Missouri Pacific maneuvers, and San Francisco Hill railroad mismanagement. The Interstate Commerce Commission reported net revenue diversion of 3.5 to 4.9 million dollars annually.

Chicago and Alton O& the Miasoori Pacific Trait Lous San Francisco Hillroad Company Interstate Committee Commission Frisco Western Atchison N Navigation Company St Louis San Francisco Paris Great Northern St Soulg and Texas Fort Worth Rio Grande Southern Pacific Union Stock Yards of Omaha Wiggins Ferry Company St Louisransfer Railway Company

Railroad Prosperity Fares High in 1916 Gains Shown

The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 153 railroads representing over 90 percent of U S mileage earned revenue gains in 1916, with net operating revenues up by about 378 million dollars from 1915. Eastern district led with 139 million, Southern about 42.69 million, Western around 11.7 million, signaling broad industry prosperity amid labor tensions.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Question Not Arbitrary on Eight Hour Labor Debate

A long excerpt argues over labor hour rules, arbitration bias, and eight hour day prospects in railroad and construction industries. It contrasts neutral arbitrators with industry insiders, cites a fireman working 595% of standard days, and notes executives’ influence on decisions amid wage and work condition disputes.

Reduced Labor Cost Drives Rail Freight Growth and Worker Strain

From 1900 to 1915 freight loads rose 67 percent and traffic 104 percent while train miles grew 23 percent. Engineers conductors and firemen faced heavier duties and longer trains yet per ton mile costs fell. Despite wage savings, crews worked harder with longer hours and greater responsibilities.

Western Eastern Territory United States

Railroads Face Arbitration Strain By Excluding Workers

A sweeping list of railroads and districts opposes arbitration for wage disputes claiming exclusion of colored and other workers. The piece notes proposed talks would leave many white and colored employees with unequal hours and pay while arbitration remains limited to select carriers.

Mrs Dixon Funeral Today At Rock Creek Cemetery

Mrs Dixon widow Mrs Ida Woloo ar Wer T xen f Mortara creel w nao fF voir tay con alae 4 wiiaw ' eo represent whe dels a Univrsity Uhago more than rey at SL t chapel then f where e intermesr the cemetery Mrs Pix was well known in Washington City and had lived here for the latter years She was born in St Louis and was the granddaughter of Pierre Choutheau one of the first settlers of that city She was stricken while Visiting New York and was brought to Georgetown University Hospital about two weeks ago.

Pix Washington City St Louis Pierre Choutheau New York Georgetown University Hospital

Railroads Pay Lowest Wages Compared in Chicago

A historic wage index compares hourly pay across railway and building trades in Chicago. It lists standard Chicago rates for bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, plasterers, and many other crafts, with locomotive engineers earning 25 to 44 cents and switchmen 25 to 27 cents per hour, highlighting generally lower railroad wages.

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Weather and tide table and Potomac River bulletin

Daily sun and tide data with high and low tides listed for the day and an extensive USDA forecast for the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. Includes temperatures humidity rainfall sunshine and a river bulletin noting the Potomac River was clear at Harpers Ferry and muddy downstream.

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Births Reported In Local Notices

Tyan and Ethielinds Watton foster a boy Prank EB and Martha E Smith welcome a boy John C and Pauline B Parrott have a boy Irwin S and Margaret Porter greet a girl Alva C and Annie 8 Pepper welcome a boy Joseph C and Mamie A Newman have a girl Joseph J and Amanda M Kelley name a boy ir Joseph J and Sacha T Kodnarl Semuel J and Helene Hughes have a girl Albert and Jeaste E Dickinson greet Walter and Reaste M Cadlip a boy Allen Mo and Grace M Curry welcome a boy Michael and Aogelina M Cefaratti a boy Abram and Ida Abelman welcome a girl Harry J and Sarah Wilson have a boy Joreph and Alice Slade welcome a boy Oscar and Jennie Quivers welcome a girl Albert and Annie Parker greet a girl James I and Gertrude V Johnson welcome a boy Leroy A and Mary A Brown welcome a boy Howard and Lena Blake welcome a girl Charles B and Hatrix & Ashton born

Tyan Ethielinds Watton Martha E Smith John C Pauline Parrott Irwin S Margaret Porter Alva C Annie Pepper Joseph C Mamie Newman Joseph J Amanda M Kelley Sacha T Kodnarl Semuel J Helene Hughes Albert Dickinson Walter Cadlip Allen Mo Grace Curry Michael Aogelina M Cefaratti Abram Ida Abelman Harry J Sarah Wilson Joreph Alice Slade Oscar Jennie Quivers Annie Parker James I Gertrude V' Johnson Leroy A Mary Brown Howard Lena Blake Charles B Hatrix Ashton Bor

Licensed to Marry in a Patchwork of Names

A fragmented listing of marriage licenses shows pairs from New York to Maryland, with ministers and witnesses named. Couples include Paola Caporstetti aged 26 and Fisabett Geegard 20, and John H Wade 24 with Ide M King 20, among others from Maneenae Blue Ridge Summit and Charles county. The Rev NM De Carlo Nathan Rebreors 28 officiates several unions, with varied ages and locales.

Paola Caporstetti Fisabett Geegard NM de Carlo Nathan Rebreors Etta Waaseryng New York G _Silversten James H Woodburn Kether B Moore Jd Washington M_ Chambers John H Wade Ide M King UL M Compher George Pritchard Sarah FE Campbell Maneenae Martin B Posy Ida Epinger Butler Angile Tretess Atayritiy Willem H Young Clara T Grant Blue Ridge Summit Willam Harris

Death notices from a city hospital list several local losses

Deaths reported include George Dixen 58 of Georgetown and Wallace 75 of 500 Hwt on Rees Chirtes, with others like Javsee Awltien 1 Geo Wash U Hospitel and Frances Weol 5 Conduited Gecres W Simms 74. The notices reference Providence Hospital Nonte M Vel 15 BIBL at ne Delhert P McGrath 8 days 22 Ath et ne Harmond & GriMth, and several addresses such as 14th at ow Jelia H Wallace 75 and 786 Lamont st nw.

Dixen Georartown CA Gottleb Spiteer Jelia H Wallace Rees Chirtes Lamont Javsee Awltien Geo Wash Marr E Williams Hand Ata Ramuel Beyer Providence Hospital Nonte Delhert P Simms Fairmont Stow Mathida Parrish Readmens Hospital Sproy Iekervon Jneeph Lipsromh Freedmane Hospital Blanche Carter Tubervalents Mateland Wine

City Bulletin on Forbidden Fruit at the Theater

Over 12 000 people have seen Forbidden Fruit, the great photoplay at the Theater in the past three days. The bustling crowd reflects strong local interest in the new film as it plays to eager audiences downtown.

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