Catholic Men Convention Ends with Calls for Social Reform
Delegates at the Catholic Men’s Convention in Madison Square Garden urged action on social issues including the founding of a social science school and addressing factory closures. The report warned economic contrasts could fuel socialist propaganda and urged Catholics to cooperate for social equality. Attendees included Governor Whitman and Cardinal Farley, with remarks from multiple church and civic leaders.
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Frey
Mexico
Madison Square Garden
Whitman
Dowling
Farley
Gibbons
O'Connell
Bonzano
James J. Walsh
W. Burke Cochran
John Whalen
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Camp Hall Blown Over By Stormy Winds
A severe Aug 20 storm at El Paso damaged the camp of the Thirty second infantry. Wind and rain toppled a large wooden hall, bruising several men and disrupting camp life. Torrential downpours blocked streets and halted streetcar service in the town nearby.
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el Paso
Thirty-second Infantry
Railway Brotherhood Leader Predicts Victory in Strike
Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, predicted victory for the men in the dispute tonight after returning from Washington. He stated arbitration is likely and that railroads cannot be greater than the government, aligning with the president's plan.
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Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Washington
Arbitration touted as unsettled by wage dispute plan
Telegrams urging White House arbitration poured in from business firms and organizations while officials said the president cannot be forced to arbitrate. Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago arrived to advocate settlement by arbitration, while D Underwood of Erie argued the core issue is whether orderly wage dispute processes will be abandoned and the public’s right to business and food supplies left to the railroad leaders.
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White House
Falls Froud
Harry A. Wheeler
Chicago
Special
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
D. Underwood
Erie
General Duff Called Home To Tell of Mesopotamia
London reports Gen Sir Beauchamp Duff summoned home to testify before the Mesopotamia commission and vacate his India command, to be succeeded by Lieut Gen Sir Charles Carmichael Munro. Munro, once Dardanelles commander, takes over amid continuing war-time press of paper shortages in the United States and Canada.
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Mesopotamia
London
War Office
Beauchamp Duff
Mesopotamia Commission
India
Charles Carmichael Munro
Munro
First
Sir Douglas Haig
France
Belgium
Dardanelles
Ian Hamilton
Baltimore Man Arrested Over Threatening Postcard to Wilson
Theodore E. Jones a 55 year old tobacco salesman and claimed marine draughtsman was arrested at his home on a charge of sending a threatening postcard to President Wilson. The letter warned if unanswered the sender would be sorry. Postal authorities held him for a hearing and say he also wrote to Secretary Daniels and the president claiming credit for naval inventions.
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Wilson
Theodore E. Jones
Jones
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Greek forces withdraw as Bulgarians advance in Florina region
Athens reports Greek troops in the Florina area withdrew as Bulgarian forces advanced. Greek and Bulgarian ministers pledge to respect local populations in occupied zones and restore territory after the war.
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Athens
Havas
Florina
Civilians Removed From Several Towns Behind Front
Swiss dispatches report French forces have removed civilian populations from towns and villages behind the front in Nancy Lunéville Baccarat and Saint Die districts. The line runs roughly along the Franco German frontier about 90 miles southeast of Verdun.
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Berlin
Salville
Overseas
Nancy
Luneville
Baccarat
Saint Die
Verdun
Orders for Camp at Fort Douglas Utah
Orders for the citizen training camp under the United States Army at Fort Douglas Utah have reached Western Department headquarters. The camp opens Monday August 28. The San Francisco quartermaster, under Secretary Baker, assigns civilian transport to Salt Lake City and tickets may be provided free by railroad agents upon approval.
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An Francisco
United States Army
Fort Douglas
Utah
Western Department
San Francisco
Newton D. Baker
Salt Lake City
German warship squadron sighted in North Sea
A Reuters dispatch reports about 15 German warships including large cruisers seen in the North Sea by trawlers arriving at Mulden Holland. The ships, accompanied by two Zeppelins, were spotted near White Bank on a northwesterly course.
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London
North Sea
Holland
Reuter
White Bank
Five Die in Explosion at Drummondville Powder Plant
Five men were killed and six probably fatally injured with eight others seriously hurt when an explosion at Aetna Chemical powder factory in Drummondville Quebec started by an electric spark from a conveyor and destroyed the blending house. Estimated property loss is $20,000.
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Montreal
Aetna Chemical Company
Drummondville
Quebec
German crops assured for another year says Berlin report
Berlin reports from the food regulation board state that the current data indicate crops will exceed last peace year yields. Germany is assured of adequate food supply for another year, according to Adolph von Botocki, president of the board.
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Sayville
Adolph von Botocki
Food Regulation Board
Germany
Doctor Shot in Freedom Pennsylvania Tragedy
Dr Clare J Lockhart a 26 year old prominent physician was shot and killed in Freedom PA by Stephen Hester 48 a patient. The shooting happened on the main street as Hester fired at the doctor while he was in his automobile.
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Freedom
Clarence J. Lockhart
Stephen Hester
Montana's Sea Soldi ers Arrive at San Diego
New Orleans with crew from Montana Oregon and Washington arrived in San Diego from Bremerton. Lieut Bruce Canagea said training in seamanship gun practice and boat drills will be held here instead of Magdalena Bay. The cruiser will return to Bremerton by Sept 12.
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San Diego
New Orleans
Oregon
Washington
Bremerton
Wash
Bruce Canagea
Magdalena Bay
Withdrawal of Warships Under Way on Mexican West Coast
In Diego on Aug 20 a radiogram from Admiral Caperton indicates a gradual withdrawal of most warships and auxiliaries from patrol duty on the Mexican west coast. The San Diego flagship, with Caperton aboard, will reach here Tuesday from La Paz, Mexico, per the report.
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Mexican West Coast
Waters
Admiral Caperton
Pacific Feet
San Diego
Lapaz
Mexico
Heat wave toll rises with seven deaths reported
On the second day of record heat the city saw seven deaths and multiple heat-related illnesses. The day peaked with a high around 100 degrees and forecasters predicted cooler weather tomorrow as the weather bureau cautioned residents to stay hydrated and indoors.
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Aus
Weather Bureau
The Newsboys of Butte Poem by Osborne
Early dawn over Butte as newsboys rise from night shift with a rising chorus. The verse praises their courage and hustle, portraying the newsboy as backbone of the city power and a trumpet call waking a sleepy town with bright avenues and mine crowds. The poem emphasizes ambition, enterprise, and grit of the boy delivering papers.
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Butte
New American Endurance Record in a Long Swim
Boston aug 20 Henry F Saint of Lowell won a long swim from Race Point Provincetown to Nantasket beach over 17 1 2 miles in about 14 hours as Charlie Toth of Boston was pulled from the water after a shark circled him Officials say Saint set a new American endurance record surpassing last year 15 hours 47 minutes and the Charles Town bridge to Boston swim distance and time vary in reports
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Boston
Henry F. Saint
Lowell
Charles Toth
Figet
Race Point
Provincetown
Nantasket Beach
Toth
Sullivan
Charles Town
Coroner Opens Inquest Into Sheppard Death
Coroner to investigate the death of George Sheppard of 142 West Granite Street who died at St James Hospital yesterday. Report says he was kicked by a horse, but friends claim a stroke of paralysis caused the death. An inquest is expected to be held.
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West
Granite Street
St. James’ Hospital
Sheppard
Horseman’s stirrup with charcoal heat chamber
A new stirrup design warms a horseman’s feet in cold weather by incorporating a receptacle for charcoal or other heat producing substance. The device aims to provide portable heat for riders, enhancing comfort during winter duties.
North Dakota Rust Expands Into Montana Says Local Watchman
John Traske of Plentywood reports rust from North Dakota has crossed into Montana, moving westward for years. Damage this season is limited, but it threatens next year. Dawson county wheat growers report strong crops despite rust, while Medicine Lake areas show notable impact.
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Montana
John Traske
Plentywood
Butte
North Dakota
Hoever
Dawson County
Medicine Lake
John Darragh Dead at 25 in Missoula Ave Residence
John A. Darragh, a native of Uutte, died yesterday at the residence 108 Missoula avenue aged 25. Survived by his mother and six brothers and one sister, Arehig, Joseph, Robert ward, Francis, George.
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John A. Darragh
Uutte
Missoula Avenue
Arehig
Joseph
Robert Ward
Francis
George
New York Inventor Wins Patent For Finger Guard Device
A New York inventor received a patent for a finger guard designed to protect fingers from injury when a machine is pushed or operated. The device aims to reduce accidents during handling or feeding in mechanical work.
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New York
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