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  1. Wilson Pushes Eight-Hour Day in Railroad Talks

    President Wilson faces a potential national rail strike as executives and labor unions clash over the eight-hour workday and the limits of arbitration.

    Aug 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWashington, Clark CountyWork & Pay

  2. American Shipyards Overwhelmed by War-Era Demand

    With merchant vessel construction doubling in a year, American yards refuse new contracts as the United States approaches pre-Civil War shipbuilding dominance.

    Mar 24, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanWashington, Clark CountyWork & Pay

  3. Washington’s Delegation Divided Over New Federal Military Expansion

    As Congress approves a billion-dollar, five-year military preparedness program, Washington State representatives split their votes amid concerns over regional equity and industrial policy.

    May 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchWashington, Clark CountyFollow the Money

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