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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
1
Superintendent Pullman keeps large police forces on duty as unrest persists but deemed minor in character. Conductors adopt new fare collection methods while Washington faces humor amid serious strike tensions. More strikebreakers arrive in the city and police guard lines in wagons to prevent disorder.
Washington Railway and Electric Company halted all car service after 7:15 PM following talks with Maj. Pullman. Service to resume at 4:45 AM. District officials offered mediation again, but talks failed. One hundred five strikebreakers arrived from New York. Union leaders claim only about a third of normal service was kept. Police guarded lines overnight to deter destruction.
The Navy Department announced a purchase of sixteen nonrigid dirigible warships costing 649000 with deliveries starting in 120 days. Contracts went to Curtiss Aeroplane Company three ships, Connecticut Aircraft Company two, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company nine, and B F Goodrich two. Airships measure 160 feet long, 31.5 feet in diameter, 50 feet high, with radio, 100 hp motors, 16 hour endurance at 35 mph and 13 mph max. They can operate from shore bases and land on water in good weather.
The United States announced that American merchant vessels sailing through barred high sea zones will carry armed guards. The move follows Germany's January 1917 order to sink all ships in those zones without safety measures.
In Peking today the senate approved severance of relations with Germany by 152 to 37. China later opened talks with Germany on protection for Chinese lives and property in the submarine zone, while premier Tuan Chi Kui announced the cabinet would not declare war without Parliament. China signals follow US line though no immediate war entry.
Boston report says a trunk containing jewelry valued at $50,000 consigned by David Ullman & Co of New York was stolen from South Station. The empty trunk was later found at a local hotel and detectives claim clues may lead to arrests. A chauffeur detained, and prior thefts total about $125,000 linked to a ring moving jewelry New York to Boston. Additional trunks with similar contents were found in Providence.
The United States will place naval guns and armed gunners on all American merchant ships in the war zone. Secretary Lansing issued a formal notice transmitted to diplomats, signaling possible German retaliation and a move to nationalize vessels. The policy aims to protect ships carrying munition traffic, with crews under naval discipline, and may foreshadow broader conflict as Germany weighs response.
Labor leaders from over 150 unions pledged in conference to support President Wilson in peace or war. They offered services in every field if the United States enters war, urged protection of workers rights, and demanded labor representation in national defense policy. The statement condemns militarism and asserts industrial service equals military service.
President Wilson was forced back to bed after a lingering cold. White House physician Cary T. Grayson advised rest and precaution to aid recovery. The president limited visitors to essential matters but met with Secretary Lansing and Senator Martin, with a cabinet meeting likely canceled.
Gustave A. Braun of the International Seamen's Union said seamen on the American Line steampships demand a 75 percent wage rise as a war risk. The company official offered up to 50 percent plus insurance and passage home if ships sunk, to be reviewed at a Wednesday meeting.
The Lancashire cotton interest opposes a protective duty on Indian cotton goods as the Lloyd George government faces a crucial House of Commons vote. Secretary Chamberlain refuses to yield, signaling a straight clash between protectionists and free traders. A general election looms in Britain and France as political upheaval accelerates.
This index lists multiple items from a wartime issue including reports on China Bertin relations US armed ships labor pledges and cabinet shocks. It notes Gerard lands at Key West big railway strike threats and measures like navy U boat chasers and Colombian treaty urgency among many briefs and sections.
James W. Gerard former American Ambassador to Germany reaches Key West from Habana with about 40 Americans. He plans to travel to Washington and declines New York mayoral bid. He comments on the Zimmermann note and foreign affairs while details emerge of passengers detained at the port including a Dutch subject and two armed men. Friends urge his appointment as Ambassador to Japan, noting his experience handling sensitive relations.
London reports from Holland say Germany plans a major western front offensive with Calais as a possible objective. Belgian sources claim Gen van Balkenhayn moved toward the Flemish front while the Dutch Belgian frontier closure and halted Antwerp sailings complicate confirmation of movements.
Trenton March 12 43 Edge today asked Gen George W Goethals former governor of the Panama Canal zone to accept the position of consulting engineer with the new State highway commission It is expected that Gen Goethals will accept the offer.
El Paso reports that General Carranza will grant amnesty to Mexican refugees after his May 1 inauguration. The information comes from Carranza officials in El Paso today.
Secret strike orders surface for 38 major U S railroads set to begin March 17 if a basic eight hour day with ten hours pay is not granted at a Thursday New York conference. Brotherhood leaders insist on time and a half for overtime and vow no compromise.
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