Railroad Brotherhoods Face Potential Strike Backlash
Washington Aug 2 President Wilson sought to halt a Sept 4 rail strike order but signs pointed to possible public appeal to workers. Brotherhood leaders insisted no postponement had been requested by the administration after a capital conference with Secretary Wilson. Gompers expected in Chicago for talks as embargo costs California exporters millions.
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American Federation of Labor
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Santa Fe
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Los Angeles
Rail Men in Tron Belé Not to Strike
Duluth workers for Duluth Missabe and Northern and Duluth Iron Range railroads state they will not strike. Agreements with the roads are considered binding by the men. Officials warn a general strike could halt ore shipments and disrupt loading at Duluth Superior docks, affecting shipments and ore reception from iron ranges.
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Meat Shortage Threaten U S If Men Strike
Chicago August 30 officials of the Union Stock Yards say the nation faces a serious shortage of fresh meats if a strike occurs. Present supply will last about three days due to heavy foreign export demand and domestic demand. Embargoes on cattle shipments threaten the entire packing industry. Weekly Chicago arrivals run about 0,000 cattle, 140,090 hogs, and 120,060 sheep.
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Senate Hearing Opens on Strike Bills in Washington
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee set hearings for Thursday at 9 am on railroad strike prevention and operation plans. Railroad officials and union leaders, plus shippers, will speak for three hours each. Proposals include a six to eight hour shift plan, a wage commission, arbitration on Canadian principles, and government operation for military needs.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
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Road Officials Conference on Strike Threat
Des Moines officials report railroad leaders meeting today to discuss a possible strike. Police say rural line officials are swearing in special officers to guard property as Chicago Great Western’s C A Shoemaker and Rock Island’s Charles W Jones join conferences in Kansas City and Chicago.
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C. A. Shoemaker
Chicago Great Western
Kansas City
Charles W. Jones
Rock Island
Chicago
Aindenburg 15 Named Head of Gaman Army
Radical military leadership shakeup in Germany after war declaration. Field Marshal von Hindenburg named chief of the general staff to succeed von Falkenhayn. 30 generals dismissed as part of the purge. Reinforcements to Hungary discussed. Kluck perhaps recalled to command. Dispatches confirm changes and Hindenburg appointment.
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Transcontinental Rates Suspended by Interstate Commission
In Washington DC on August 9 the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed increases in transcontinental freight rates from east to intermountain territory and from the Pacific coast to the east. The plan would have raised railroad revenue by about 20.9 million dollars annually but awaits further investigation.
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CUMMING SAYS WILSON BILL TO AVERT STRIKE DOOMED
Iowa Senator Cummins, a progressive Republican, rejects compulsory arbitration as unconstitutional and impracticable and argues that fixing a maximum and minimum wage for railroad workers would fail. He opposes forcing unions to quit work and urges relief with justice, warning such measures threaten industrial peace and liberty.
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Inter- State Commerce Committee
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Roads Buy Supplies for Strikebreakers
Walmore Md Aug 20 It became known today that lines passing thru Baltimore are placing large rush orders for supplies for men who will take the place of the striking trainmen. The Pennsylvania railroad ordered 100000 blankets from a Philadelphia firm while Baltimore and Ohio placed orders for 16000 blankets and 100 dozen gloves. Blankets will be distributed to depots and rail yards for sleeping quarters of the strikebreakers.
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Roumanians and Bulgars clash in Balkan fronts
French and British reports from August describe Roumanians advancing into Transylvania and clashes with Bulgars around Drama in northeastern Greece. Germane news confirms partial gains on Macedonia fronts with French and Serbian units engaging near the Vardar and Ostrove region as Carpathian passes shift in the wider war theater.
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Boston Plans to Secure Food Supply Amid Rail Strike
Aug 30 Horton reports mayor James Curley convened a citywide conference with trolley firms health and street department leaders to discuss ensuring adequate food for Boston. They explored bringing supplies by trolley and using specific streets for farm product sales as a contingency plan.
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Memphis Cruiser Memphis Sinks After Turbulent Storm
Washington Aug 30 The armored cruiser Memph is driven ashore off Santo Domingo harbor during a sudden storm. Over 20 crew killed or missing, 10 seriously injured and 67 slightly hurt. Admiral Pond says a steam main burst caused additional casualties and the ship will be a total loss.
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Memphis
Navy Department
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United States
Turkey
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Strike preparations rush by railroads nationwide
Minneapois, August 80. Every flour mill in Minneapolis will close 80 minutes after the strike order becomes effective. Washburn-Cro ugh Company officials announce city mills are running at capacity with no storage or means to move output. Immediate shutdown ordered to enforce the national strike plan.
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Torley
Washburn-Crouchy
Railroads prepare embargo as strike looms
Chicago reports railroads rushing to embargo perishables and livestock due to a threatened strike. Passengers warned they may face perplexing delays unless destinations are reached by Sunday night. Manufacturers push urgent shipments. many roads refuse perishables and prep to keep trains moving.
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Public Refuses To Believe Strikes Will Come
The public doubts a general railway strike will occur as the first rush of excitement fades. Waterlooe officials and shippers report no orders yet and expect possible schedules to be maintained while some trains, especially mail and express, may face changes. Analysts predict varied effects on finance and commerce depending on duration, with government intervention potential if the strike lengthens.
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First National Bank
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New York Prepares for Strike Impact on Food Supply
New York faces labor unrest as a planned strike looms with rail traffic surging before Labor Day. Milk wagon routes prioritized for babies, milk companies mobilize trucks, police ready to seize control of food and fuel if needed, while grocers stock up and cities seek supply from surrounding areas.
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