Striking I W W Workers Arrested as Government Moves
In Spokane and surrounding areas the IWW strike failed to materialize widely with only St John, Washington showing 80 harvest workers refusing to work for four dollars unless a jailed comrade is freed. The IWW leaders are jailed as military prisoners while federal troops guard Lewiston Idaho and Wallace Montana mines. James Rowan may face court martial as investigators note some detainees are aliens or nonregistrants. Maj Clement Wilkins arrested Rowan and 26 others but did not press further today.
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Spokane
Wash
Industrial Workers of the World
St. John
Lewiston
Wallace
Idaho
James Rowan
Industrial Workers
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Maj
Clement Wilkins
Rowan
Call to Strike Fails to Halt Butte Mine Work
The general strike in Butte had no effect on conditions as more miners returned to work than since the June walkout. About 300 miners operated in the district while several thousand remained out of town. Some workers joined harvest tasks in hay fields, and leaders watched in Finlander hall as news indicated no mass walkout including smelter hands at Anaconda. Jim Larkin has retreated from public action after federal arrests, with friends pressing for union action on page 7 column 4.
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Tt. W. W
Butte
Finlander Hall
Anaconda
Jim Larkin
William D. Haywood
Larkin
Metal Mine Workers’ Union
Verdun front reports destruction and German lines shattered
The day's Standard notes a French breakthrough at Verdun with destruction described as complete. Other items include wartime reports, civic notes, and local events from the Butte area as the paper compiles a broad wartime and community update.
Destroyers in Greater Force Push Planned Production
Washington August 20 Secretary Daniels led a conference with over twenty shipbuilders engine makers and industry representatives to map expanded destroyer production. Builders reported capacity for more facilities and engines while navy officials will craft a plan to boost output so the United States leads in destroyers to combat submarines and protect cargo routes.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
United States
BILLION DOLLARS SOUGHT BY SHIPPING BOARD
Washington insiders say the Shipping Board will ask Congress for about a billion dollars to finish its 18 months building program. New steel ship contracts, existing awards, and commandeering costs will push the total above the prior $500 million estimate. President Wilson’s approval will be sought promptly.
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Washington
Congress
Shipping Board
Wilson
Hog Prices Hit New High Record in Chicago
Chicago records show hog prices rising daily since July 21 and reaching $19.75 per hundred pounds on August 20. Historical comparisons note August 1, 1914 at $8.90, August 1916 highs of $7.85 and $11.50, and August 1, 1917 at $16.30.
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Chicago
Coal Shipments Right of Way Is Order
Washington moves toward centralized control of coal with President Wilson naming Robert S. Lovett as director of transportation priority and issuing orders to grant Northwest coal shipments priority over other freight. He may appoint a coal administrator with authority to fix prices and oversee production and distribution, while the plan options favor one man control aided by key agencies.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert S. Lovett
War Industries Board
Priority of Transportation
Federal Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Lovett
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
German Catholic Central Verein Drops Name
In St Louis on August 20 the papal delegate Mgr John Bonzano warned the German Catholic central verein that socialism may spread from the war. He praised the group’s patriotism and loyalty to the United States. Tonight it was learned the organization decided to drop the word German from its title.
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SM. Louis
Mgr
John Bonzano
Washington
Central Verein
Mer. Bonzano
Verein
United States
Confederate Officer Seen At Grand Army Reunion
Boston hosts the fifty first Grand Army of the Republic encampment with Lt Governor Coolidge and Mayor Curley welcoming veterans. Maj Frank M Burrows, Confederate veteran now in Washington, is noted as the only Confederate soldier present, amid union reunions and allied group meetings. General Miles urged democracy as a world trend, praising veterans for leading the path to freedom.
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Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
Coolidge
Curley
John L. Bates
W. J. Patterson
Pittsburg
Daniel E. Denny
Massachusetts
Frank M. Burrows
Washington
Culpeper Minute Men
Major Burrows
Grand Army
National Association of Patriotic Instructors
Congress
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Sons of Veterans
Nelson A. Miles
China
Russia
Miles
Conspirators Sentenced In Draft Conspiracy Case
In New York on August 20 former members of draft exemption board No. 5 were sentenced to two years each in Atlanta federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to obstruct the draft law. Kalman Gruber, a dentist, is named as alleged go-between. The government says Gruber arranged bribes for false exemption certificates. Cherey and Bernfeld pleaded guilty to accepting a $300 bribe to exempt a registrant, with $38,000 reportedly taken in total and part repaid.
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New York
Atlanta
Kalman
Gruber
Louis I. Cherey
Bernfeld
Cherey
Sugar pledge to supply army and navy at fixed price
New York, Aug. 20. The sugar industry pledged to supply the navy and army during 1917 and 1918 at a price fixed by the food administration. Estimated 100,000 tons per year, with refiners, beet sugar producers, and Cuban and other planters forming a committee. They met with the advisory council of the council of national defense in Washington last week.
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New York
Navy
Army
Food Administration
Cuba
Council of National Defense
Washington
Death in Buffalo plane crash rocks aviation test
Charles A. Wall Jr. and Richard H. Mead died when an airplane they were using to test smoke bombs caught fire and crashed near Buffalo. Wall, 32, was training for aviation service. Mead, 27, an instructor from Boston, had recently joined Mineola camp staff. The men released a bomb at about 700 feet and perished as the craft burned and fell.
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Buffalo
Charles A. Wall Jr
Richard H. Mead
Wall
Mead
Mineola
L. 1
United States
Boston
Preliminary estimates copper production costs for war use
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission completed preliminary estimates of steel and copper production costs for war needs. President Wilson will receive figures to fix prices. copper cost data not yet released but the commission notes large profits at current prices. Defense officials urge sustaining good profits to spur new production and mining investments.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Trade Commission
Navy Department
Shipping Board
The
French Victory At Verdun And Front Advances
French forces breach German lines near Verdun and push across the Meuse, capturing key positions including Avecourt wood and Le Mort Homme summits. Italian troops assault Austrian defenses along the Ison and Trient region, with heavy prisoner counts and substantial material losses reported for German and Austrian forces. Allied airpower supports ground offensives, while Flemish and Romanian fronts see ongoing activity and counteractions.
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Avecourt Wood
Skiver Meuse
Rosa de Chaume
Ruine
Ison River
Enems
Mexico to Seek 250 Million in Loans With U.S. Backing
Washington reports that after more than two years of pleading for funds Mexico has gained American moral endorsement for a loan program. Carranza would supervise expenditures with U.S. advisers if needed. Mexico aims for 250 million dollars, including 150 million loan and 100 million for railway rehabilitation, amid growing but slow government strength amid economic turmoil.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Fletcher
Most Violent Artillery Battle on Isonzo Front
London reports from Copenhagen via Exchange Telegraph describe the Isonzo front as at its most violent since the Austro Italian war began. Austrians and Germans believe Italy may attempt a break to Trieste with a vast influx of new guns. Italian aviators dropped proclamations promising extended bombardment.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Austria
Isonzo
Trieste
Five Thousand Cannon Pound Isonzo Bombardment Report
The Cologne Gazette special correspondent reports from the Isonzo front that artillery concentration for the eleventh battle exceeds prior prep. More than five thousand guns roar continuously, echoing into the Tyrol, with numerous British and French heavy calibers confirmed in use.
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Copenhagen
Cologne Gazette
Bertin
Tyrol
German report claims Verdun battles favor Germans
Berlin reports that French attacks in the Verdun region were repulsed in most sectors. Only Avecourt wood and Le Mort Homme saw resistance, and the battle is described as shifting in Germanys favor according to the official communication issued in the evening.
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Berlin
London
Verdun
Avecourt
le Mort Homme
French Commander Praises American Troops In France
General Petain, commander in chief of the French armies, visited American training camps in France on Sunday and expressed pleasure at the progress. He said training has progressed well and the American troops will form an excellent fighting force in a short time.
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France
General Petain
Weather Forecast for Montana in Washington Advised
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions for Montana with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to be fair. Temperatures to be cooler on Wednesday following a warm start. The advisory comes from Washington weather service.
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Washington
Montana
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