Study Union Demands for Flat 35 Cents Pay for Conductors
Labor leaders press for a flat 35 cent hourly rate for conductors and motormen with 40 cents for Sundays. Union officials say they will not back down, while company presidents say they will study the demands. The proposed revised schedules aim to boost straight runs and adjust swing shifts, with extra pay for additional workers starting at clock time rather than when they report.
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Clarence L. King
Washington Railway and Electric Company
George E Hamilton
Capital Traction Company
Cor
Mr Hamilton
Craige Withur
Garth Calderhead
Amalgamated Association of Street and Bletre Railway
Sara
Death notices from Washington area February 1917 focalized
Obituary notices list multiple individuals including Matilda T Atherton Nora Baxter Harry Bayly Mary Green Moon Mary A O Donnell Thomas P Darnelline Barretti Anna Parson Richi Salfran Otto Safranine Barbara Elizabeth Siedenberg. Notices reference residences on Porens avenue Southeast Eleventh Street Seventh Street Southwest and addresses in Washington and Philadelphia with funeral times and interment details at Prospect Hill and Mount Olivet and Washington Hebrew Cemetery.
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Atherton
Tls
Porens Avenue
Matilda
John CF
Pease Iopy
Bayly
Philoiphia Pa
Harry TP Bayly
Rose
Charles B
Marv ¥ Rasiy
Eleventh Street
Buster
Seventh Street
Wittevmina Buster
Mra
Wuseman Fureri
Pehenney
Hal
George Washington Hospital
Mary Cy Hlant
Soseon Gawler’s Sons
Aubuen
Aghevie NC
Owavely
Halleck Green
Anta C
Helen Mitchell Green
Chicago
Moon
Sibley
Mary J
Elward
Moon Rose
Ucherst'a
Sol East Caplrilarret
Othero St Alorana
Mount Olivet Tenoers
Euclid Street
Mary A
Toa S Nigen
Kentucky
Fureval Eeevi
Highland Cemetery
Coyiegton Bey
Odonnell
Rhursday
Eighth Street
SA Pom
Thomas P
Beleserdt
Tlanih
Darnelline Barretti
Eldsteatd Belaved
Date Witham
Har Q Vannell Netiee
Pereaster Farson
Cruay
Cambridge Mines
Anna RO
Lame Ducks and Rare Birds at National Press Club Fest
Walter T. Holt led a biennial lame duck festival at the National Press Club featuring speeches by Lame Ducks and Rare Birds. Contributors included William S. Bennet and Cyclone Davis, with Robert N. Page James T. Lloyd Albert G. Allen and Thomas Stout among those speaking. Frank L. Green headed the roasts, presented by La Bert St. Clair of the Associated Press.
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Nordica Quartet
Walter T. Holt
National Press Club
Congress
William S. Bennet
New York
Cyclone Davis
Texas
Robert N. Page
North Carolina
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Albert G. Allen
Ohio
Thomas Stout
Montana
Washington
Frank L. Green
Vermont
la Bert St. Clair
Associated Press
Funston's Body Arrives in San Francisco for Interment
Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston's body arrived from San Antonio to be buried at the Presidio National Cemetery. Soldiers in rain stood guard as the casket entered a hearse. He was received at City Hall by Mayor James Rolph Jr., Gen. Franklin Bell, and Rear Admiral William F. Fullam after a baton of honor through a rain-soaked procession.
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San Francisco
Frederick Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific Railroad
National Cemetery
Presidio
Army
Coast Artillery
Fort Winfield Scott
James Rolph, Jr
Franklin Bell
William F. Fullam
Frederik VIII Moves Passengers Baggage for Neutral Vessel Search
Halifax Newfoundland February 23 The Frederik VIII carrying former Ambassador von Bernstorff and other Germans moved to a pier to unload baggage for examination at the freight sheds The vessel takes on water and coal and neutral passengers express discontent over methods A naval officer says the search is a neutral war operation described for the public Every courtesy is shown to all passengers regardless of nationality.
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Halifax
Newfoundland
Frederik VIII
von Bernstorff
United States
Wireless Ag
Frederik Viit
Women Taken From Ship at Halifax Under New Regulation
A number of women and children arriving on a steamship from the United States for Europe were removed by government authorities at Halifax under a rule barring women and children from sailing from a British port to England. Three American women aboard the Unner were allowed to continue voyages. clearance papers for the ship were refused until 23 Canadian women and children were ashore. The steamer name was redacted by the Halifax censor. In New York, Capt Jack Crawford, last of the Custer scouts, was reported dying at his Long Island home as family members gathered. his physician had kept constant aid since early morning.
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Halifax
N. S
United States
Europe
England
Uner
New York
Jack Crawford
Woodhaven
Long Island
Cuban Rebels Avoid Battle as Government Advances Delayed
Habana Feb 23 The government forces led by Col Pujol face delays near Camaguey as rebels resist by blowing bridges and removing stock. Two government soldiers killed four wounded. twenty two insurgents dispersed. Liberal leaders discuss peace talks while Gen Gomez rumored near Trinidad with about 8000 rebels organizing into three columns. Santiago rebels reportedly building earthworks against government attacks.
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Habana
Col. Pujol
Camaguey
Gasvar
Col Pujal
Col. Pujal
Emilio Nunez
Liberal Party
Cuba
Gomez
Trinidad
Col. Machado
Col. Solano
Santiago
May Indict Food Men Chairman Pushes Food Measures
The May indict Food Men report notes Chairman Fitzgerald of the appropriations committee made a point of order as the House adjourned. An advisory committee of the council of national defense meets today to consider the food question. The shipping board proposed relief by placing American vessels in coast-to-coast service to free freight cars for transcontinental traffic. A merchant marine via the Panama Canal would be available if Congress passes amendments to the shipping bill. Officials say the lack of shipping between coasts pushed goods into transcontinental routes and worsened car shortages. The shipping board’s plan would bring 600,000 to 700,000 tons of foreign-built ships into the coast-to-coast trade under the American flag. Senator Lewis proposed seizing foodstuffs held by monopolies and selling them publicly at department-fixed prices. Senator Martine proposed an embargo on food exports. Agriculture and Commerce heads vowed to mitigate conditions. Opinions vary on the causes of rising prices. The car service commission, speaking first since November, disputed claims of a food car shortage and noted no general food car scarcity. The ICC-linked commission added that no food shortage has been reported nationwide.
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Shipping Board
Panama Canal
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Lewis
Martine
Departments of Agriculture and Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Car Service Commission
Commission On
Washington
United States
Speed to patient’s bedside in Norfolk train run
Special to the Washington Post reports a six hour and seven minute rail journey covering 220 miles from Washington to Norfolk to reach Col. Foster in time for his wife Mrs Arthur Foster and U S Senator Smith of Maryland. Col Foster a Baltimore attorney arrived for legal business and woke with chest pains. Dr Spillman says pneumonia threat and ordered transfer to Norfolk Protestant Hospital. Physicians say Foster’s condition is serious but not critical.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Washington
United States
Senator Smith
Maryland
Arthur Foster
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Col. Foster
Baltimore
BR. Spillman
Norfolk Protestant Hospital
Centralized Market Urged In Face Of Food Crisis
Washington New York and railroad leaders debate relief as food prices soar and shipments are constrained. George W Perkins notes need for centralized market in New York while public funds may back emergency distribution. Two trainloads of flour depart toward New York and Pittsburgh under relief orders.
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Blackistone
14Th & H Sts
J. H. Small & Sons
15Th
H Streets
Washington
Waldorf-Astoria
Madison
New York
George W. Perkins
Food Rioters Begin Looting in New York and Philadelphia
Riot conditions spread as women protest cost of living, raiding stores, breaking windows, and stealing milk across East Side and other districts. Police and residents clash. sixty arrests reported in New York with Antihigh Price League backing bail. Philadelphia sees similar disturbances with injuries and arrests amid boycotts over food prices.
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New York
New York City
Bronx
Brownaville
Williamsburg
Szores
Antihigh Price League
Philadelphia
Ladies Comfort Shoes Spark Instant Relief Ad
Soothe bunions blisters and sore spots with foot-gase supports. The ad promises instant comfort and easy wear for new or tight shoes. Proclaims the greatest comfort discovery of the age and encourages trial purchase at 25 cents. Sold everywhere through Allen Olmsted Le Roy address.
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Ackage
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
United States replies to Carranza on neutral supply issue
The U S note to Gen Carranza rejects changing the existing policy on neutral shipments to belligerents. It states no direct answer to Carranza’s suggestion and notes the Mexican note has been transmitted to European nations.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Carranza
Wilson
Mexicans Free Hostage After Ransom Demand
Columbus New Mexico February report states Bunk Spencer, an African American guide for Warren and Son, reached Hachita after Salazar ordered a $5,000 gold ransom for his and wife release. Carranza troops reportedly took Ojitos ranch, Salazar’s force driven away, Spencer’s visit unexplained. Salazar allegedly refused a check last week.
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N. Mex
Spencer
EH. K. Warren & Sona
Mexico
Hachita
H. G. Sickel
Carranza
Ojitos Ranch
Salazar
Forcea
Villa threat persists as forces move near Chihuahua city
Reports say Villa troops converge on the Guerrero and San Andres districts south of Juarez and west of Chihuahua city. Juarez residents fear a siege as trains to Casas Grandes and Chihuahua City are warned off. A refugee carried a Villa pass dated February 15, and raids into Madera and Pearson are noted.
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Tex
Villa
Mexican Central and Mexican Northwestern
Juarez
Guerrero
San Andres
Chihuahua City
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Cusihulrachic
Julio Acosta
Madera
Pearson
Candheno
Smoot Pay Fight Sets Senate Victory in Stone Age Budget
Senate and House conferees reach full agreement on government employees pay increases as Smoot amendment gains Senate support. House votes 282 to 1 to insist on 5 to 10 percent raise. acceptance hinges on passing all major appropriation bills to the White House.
Kansas Becomes Bone Dry As Governor Signs Law
Topeka Kansas February 23 Gov Capper signed the state drought prohibition measure making it effective immediately The move is described as one of the strictest prohibition laws enacted in any state The signing was followed by legislators singing How Dry I Am Charleston West Virginia February 24 The state legislature adjourned sine die after failing to approve appropriation bills Gov Hatfield called for an extra session to begin at 11 oclock today The West Virginia situation follows the Kansas action and marks a new Treasury Department position from the governors announcement.
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Topeka
Kane
Capper
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Hatfield
Treasury
Senate Approves Salary Increases For Federal Boards
The Senate accepted a provision raising the secretary of the board salary to 4500 a year and fixing private secretaries at 2000 each. The assistant to the secretary under the Interior Department’s Federal farm loan bureau set at 6000. The publicity agent position at 2000 was eliminated. An outside employment ban for Bureau of Education staff was adopted with July 1 1918 as the operative date.
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Federal Farm Loan Bureau
Senate
Bureau of Education
Interior Department
J F Roosevelt Arrested Cousin of Ex President
James F Roosevelt of New York claimed kinship to former President Roosevelt and was arrested in Jacksonville on Riverside Avenue. He was held on a $50,000 bond with Volusia county papers restraining him from leaving Florida amid ongoing divorce proceedings. His wife is spending the winter in Daytona.
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Jacksonville
Fla
James F. Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
Riverside Avenue
Circuit Court of
Volusia County
Deland
Pfla
Roozevelt
Tate
Daytona
William Ross Masonic Writer Dies at 75 in Philadelphia
William Ross a noted writer on Masonic matters died at his Philadelphia home at age 75. He was widely known for humorous works published under the Mystic Shrine and had influenced Masonic literature across the country.
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Philadelphia
William Ross
Mystic Shrine
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