Roosevelt and Wife Hear Clouded Tropical Views at Union Club
Port of Spain Trinidad March 12 former President and Mrs Roosevelt have toured islands and attended a Union Club banquet. Col Roosevelt spoke on forestry work in the United States and Panama Canal acquisition. He urged tropical prosperity through development while warning nations against unrest and lawlessness in international affairs.
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Agreement on Carmen Wage Scales and Grievance Committees
The Washington Railway and Electric Company and Capital Traction Company workers agreed to keep existing grievance committees and pledged to advance wage scales. The joint conference set a general 2 cent per hour increase and an annual review, with committees to be chaired by named representatives. Mayors and officials expect the deal to settle tensions and outline future wage discussions.
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Agreement Ends Car Strike With Wage Increases 1916
Washington March 11 1918 Capital Traction Company and employees reach a full settlement restoring A P Sweeney L P Morris R M Melton W E B Waldron and R Gates to former positions A grievance committee is established with arbitral reference to the Public Utilities Commission of DC for unresolved issues Eight hour rest for conductors and motormen wage scales increase by 2 34 to 27 cents per hour with service year steps The agreement binds company and employees for one year and wages effective March 23 1916 with other changes by April 15 1916.
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Ten-Year Men Benefit From Wage Increase For Ten-Hour Day
The Washington Railway and Electric workers gain 20 cents daily for ten hours, totaling $62.40 yearly. Even without profit sharing, an assured $39.23 rise remains, while Capital Traction ten-year men receive $140.40 annually on the ten-hour, 26-day monthly basis. A motion to thank the commissioners is likely at Saturday’s carmen meeting.
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Churchill Rejoins Regiment in France After Parliament Speech
Winston Churchill sailed today to rejoin his regiment in France after delivering a speech in Parliament. The move places the British leader back on active duty amid ongoing conflict in Europe.
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Navy plans civilian training cruise starting August 15
The Navy Department announced a four week training cruise for civilians to foster citizen reserve forces. Reserve battleships will be assigned by coast district. starts include Boston Newport New York Philadelphia Norfolk and perhaps Charleston. Eligible able-bodied Americans ages 19 to 45 who pass a physical and have nautical knowledge may enroll with a $20 subsistence and clothing deposit.
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Secret plans keep borders safe as US readies move
White House and War Department say no call for national guard or volunteers. Gen Funston directs operations to stamp out border bandits and return to US territory. Officials insist troop moves target only Mexican border defense and sovereignty, with possible congressional briefing.
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Pursuit of Villa Will Not Be Hasty War Move
General Funston outlines cautious border campaign plans with multiple expeditionary forces. Emphasizes adequate supply, trained troops, and avoidance of a rushed attack. El Paso designated as base, civilian scouts to aid reconnaissance, aero squadron to contribute, with initial aircraft deployment delayed until conditions improve.
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Villistas Attack Rail Route Near Torreon. El Paso Fears
In El Paso fears grow after Villa forces attack a northbound Mexican National Railroad train at Cunejos, 400 miles southeast, with 10 Americans aboard and Carranza guards repelling raiders. Carranza troops of 30 repulsed the assault, two Mexican killed, several wounded. Local business figures from Chihuahua and El Paso identify the incident as part of Villa’s sweeping return.
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Train Raid Sparks Shootout and Mormon Evacuation
Report describes a nighttime train raid with gunfire from assailants as U S officials seek to move 500 Mormons to the border and 3000 guards are requested for the train. Geneeral Gavira and Villa movements were noted with trains from Chihuahua City delivering civilians and armed escorts. 50 Americans remain under U S protection in Chihuahua as consular efforts proceed.
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Americans Ordered to Leave Monterey District Mexico
Americans in the Monterey district and near Mapimi and El Oro in Durango have been ordered to depart Mexico at once. Two Americans from that area arrived in Laredo today. No ill feeling toward Americans in Nuevo Laredo, and the border area remains quiet. Locals praise President Wilson's resolve to pursue Villa.
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Americans at Juarez Races
El Paso report describes a Juarez horse meeting drawing more American spectators than usual amid purse races. Mexicans largely quiet, some wishing Carranza troops would pursue Villa before U S troops cross into Mexico. Carranza soldiers cleaning ditches behind the track drew attention as they tidied rubbish.
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