Railroads on brink of nationwide strike vote reported
Washington Aug 4. After a White House mediation conference President Wilson and Judge William Chambers indicated the federal government would not act until next week when managers and workers conference to seek agreement. A strike looms on 225 railroads with 490000 employees as unions press for arbitration that the industry delays worsen. Officials expect a crisis early next week as vote tallies come in and talks resume.
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Verdun era in flux prompts last resort from Ryan
In the Standard’s page, Verdun context centers on John D. Ryan of Butte urging action as a final measure. Mentions New York streetcar strike aimed at copper tax elimination, Milwaukee workers receiving raises, and two sport notices amid a broad set of local items.
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Verdun Rages As French Hold Thiaumont And Fleury
Verdun remains the focal point of heavy combat as French forces press the Meuse right bank. The Thiaumont work and large parts of Fleury exchange hands amid fierce fighting with German counterattacks failing to retake key positions. Prisoner counts rise while other fronts show limited activity. A British squadron bombs German targets near Ghent, reportedly causing significant damage.
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Milwaukee Telegraphers Granted Substantial Pay Increase
Sioux City reports a compromise between the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad telegraphers' grievance committee and company officials ending a possible systemwide strike. The new agreement raises monthly wages from 2.50 to 15 dollars, scaled by station size and length of service, affecting over 2,600 operators.
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Shackleton Fails to Reach Main Body of Mew
London Aug 4 Lieut Sir Ernest Shackleton failed to reach the main body of his Antarctic expedition left on Elephant Island. He returned to the Falkland Islands aboard the Emma after heavy gales and ice prevented passage. The ship was battered and engines injured and the Emma proceeded under sail. Shackleton waits for the steamer Discovery to return from England.
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Hughes to Start Tonight for Pacific Trip
Bridgehampton August 4 Charles E Hughes is set to begin a Pacific coast trip tomorrow night He will take the 7 o clock train for New York tomorrow morning to meet Mrs Hughes in the afternoon and depart at 9 35 p m for Ningfra Falls where he will spend Sunday
Signal corpsmen fired on near Marfa Presidio line
San Antonio Texas August 4 four United States signal corpsmen were fired on today at a point about halfway between Marfa and Presidio Texas according to a report transmitted to General Funston by Col J F Gaston at Marfa.
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Two Auto Racers Near Death in Pike's Peak Run
Ralph Mulford and A H Patterson, famed racers, escaped serious injury when their car lost control at 55 mph on the Pike's Peak course. It zigzagged several hundred feet and struck a boulder, nearly plunging over a 1000 foot drop. Both drivers were not seriously hurt. A British naval air raid on Ghent and arms depots followed by the admiralty reported tonight.
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German planes bomb Lemnos aerodrome defied by British ships
Atheng reports two German aeroplanes from the Dardanelles bombed the Lemnos entente aerodrome. The raid was repelled as British vessels returned fire, driving off the attackers.
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Quarantine Ordered on Incoming New York and New Jersey Children
Hartisburg Pa August 4 State Commissioner of Health Dixon ordered a quarantine against children entering the state from premises in New York and New Jersey where infantile paralysis is prevalent. The measure targets preventing spread of the disease among residents and visitors amid ongoing health concerns.
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Elimination of the copper tax urged by senate panel
Washington reports the senate finance sub committee recommended removing the copper tax from the revenue bill arguing copper faced unique taxation while other raw commodities were not taxed. The plan may adjust form of tax later by the full committee. A compromise on broader excise taxes and adding lead and zinc products to munitions tax is under consideration.
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Detroit Wins Knights of Pythias Biennial Convention Site
Detroit Michigan was chosen as the next Knights of Pythias supreme lodge biennial convention site receiving 83 votes in Portland Oregon. Chicago and Portland trailed with 22 and 17 votes respectively while other cities were Buffalo New Haven and Washington D C. Lily Samuels of Oakland was elected supreme chief of the Pythian Sisters, Elizabeth Hutchinson of Portland advanced to supreme senior, Buntin of Sapulpa Oklahoma named supreme manager. Other officers include Jonnie Brown Palatka Jose Nelson Union City M M Nelson Kansas Lucie ReCagus Medicine Lodge and Lucy Munson New York.
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Brussels Refuses to Pay 5 Million Mark Fine by Germans
London dispatch notes Brussels declines to pay the 5,000,000 mark fine imposed by German authorities after the July 21 Belgian national day demonstration. Acting burgomaster Lemonnier has written to General von Bissing denying the levy as illegal and unconstitutional.
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Treaty Signed For Purchase Of Danish West Indies
Washington reports the United States and Denmark signed a treaty to purchase the islands of St Thomas St Croix and St John east of Porto Rico forming the Danish West Indies. Ratification by both houses is pending with Congress and Copenhagen facing EU pressure and heated debate over the price of 25 million dollars. Senator Lodge urged approval citing strategic harbors and the Monroe doctrine warning that failure could invite European interference and war. The pact includes Danish protections for local business and a clause ceding undefined American rights in Greenland while details remain secret until delivery to the Senate.
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New York to Cheering Talk Try Walking by John D. Ryan
The piece presents John D. Ryan’s view on New York cheering talk and walking, as ploy by surface lines workers. It notes vote to strike amid rapid meetings and recalls, with optimism from an Anaconda Copper mining company president.
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New York Transit Strike Hits City Airing Frayed Ranks
Mass walkout by 3,100 New York Railways workers begins after unanimous strike vote. Disorder grows as 80 percent of motormen and conductors go on strike leaving subway and elevated lines to bear overflow crowds. Officials warn city transit could grind to a halt if other unions join in.
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