Allied reply to peace plan discussed by British and Allies
London reports Lord Robert Cecil told AP that allied governments would issue a joint reply to Pope Benedicts peace proposals when ready. He said the note may be a joint statement or via the United States, but mediation seems premature and he praised the Pontiffs good motives while urging mention of Belgian invasion, ruthless submarine warfare and Armenian outrages.
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Pope Benedict
Robert Cecil
Associated Press
United States
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Ater
Omething
Wolf
Lamb
Mr. Wolf
Belgium
Wilson Deliberate Consideration Delays Benedict Reply
Washington August 17 The Wilson administration continues to weigh a careful response to Benedict with deliberate painstaking consideration. Developments at the White House and State Department show the cabinet holding its first session since the note arrived but avoiding public discussion of the issue as President Wilson is understood to prepare a measured reply.
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Washington
Benedict
White House
Wilson
Allied Forces Push Forward in Western Front Battles
Reports from London and Paris describe French and British troops advancing near the Steen river and along the Ypres sector. Canadians report 1,120 prisoners captured at Loos Lens, while Haig notes no major changes elsewhere. German claims of Langemarck recapture are denied by officials as allied gains continue.
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Omer Pres
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Calls on Labor to Play Its Part in War 1917
Indianapolis August 17 A Labor Day 1917 statement by John P White international president of the United Mine Workers of America calls laboring men to play our part in the war manfully with unstinted loyalty to the United States The government demands cooperation organized effort between employer and employe for the country's war requirements The eyes of the world focus to see how quickly and efficiently the government's demands will be met in the anthracite coal fields where
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United States
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United Mine Workers of America
Mr. White
Labor Day 1917 Echoes in Anaconda State News
The piece cites labor loyalty to the United States, calls for keeping collective bargaining during wartime, and urges unity among unions to help wage global democracy. It notes mining output rises and miners moving to munition plants, with calls to cement mutual interests for peace.
Death of Former Indiana Senator John W Kern at 33
John W Kern, former Indiana senator and 1908 Democratic vice presidential nominee, died in Asheville aged 33 after a week here. The report notes his prior roles as majority floor leader and Democratic Conference chair, with earlier retirement from the senate. The article also covers today’s Senate tax provisions on income and War profits taxes, motor vehicle taxes, and related fiscal debates, including amendments and industry reactions.
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John W. Kern
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Lumber workers mobilized to support government contracts
Seattle August 17 close to workmen at lumber camps and mills north of Everett stand ready to be mobilized at points across the state to assist in wetting out lumber contracted for government work. Announcement by the West Coast Lumbermen's association follows a canvass of the situation.
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Milla
Everett
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Man with one eye passes physical exemption in Spokane
Aug 17 Spokane reports Ey Devoe, assistant cashier in the County treasurer's office, rejected for army service but passed as physically fit by a district exemption board after earlier rejections for enlistment. Across Texas, Gov Ferguson defends himself in defamation charges as the house recesses before further testimony.
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Ey Devoe
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Dentes
Austin
Texas
iSheaker F. C. Fuller
James J. Ferguson
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Bryan Re elected President At Winona Assembly Meeting
Fort Wayne Ind Aug 17 William Jennings Bryan was re elected president of the Winona assembly and Bible conference after a directors meeting held at Winona Lake.
Government Ready to Act in Any Emergency
The government states it stands prepared to deploy troops if necessary to handle any emergency. Officials warn that rapid action may be required to maintain public safety and order amid unfolding crises.
Warned of Industry Strike Triggers Federal Readiness
Washington and Missoula reports say federal agencies prepare for possible disorder as Industrial Workers of the World threaten strikes in the Northwest and Pacific states. Troops may be dispatched only if state and local forces cannot cope, while forest fire crews and lumberjacks continue essential work amid fire threats across Montana and Idaho regions.
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Ty Selven
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Industrial” Workers of the Worldus
Oregon
Montana
Maho
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Patriotic Appeals To Field Workers In Washington
Spokane Washington August 17 patriotic appeals will be issued in the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to combat the threatened strike of the Industrial Workers of the World IWW which has called a general strike to be effective among the action workers as members of them released from jail
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Wash
Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
Daniels Break with Navy League Leaders Causes Rift
Secretary Daniels cuts all unofficial ties with the Navy League amid dispute over investigation into the Mare Island explosion. He warns naval stations and ships not to accept league gifts, while league officials accuse him of suppressing free speech and misrepresenting Admiral Sims.
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Navy League
Daniels
League
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Nie
Sims
France
de Sims
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