Rail executives and Wilson seek railroad settlement plan
Washington August 16 President Wilson moved toward Congress for a solution as railroad executives agreed to consider his settlement proposal. The executives then scheduled talks with Wilson for Monday at 10 AM after a long meeting with Brotherhood leaders. A split looms as unions may resist the executives plan while Congress weighs potential action amid disputes over eight hour day pay and rate increases.
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Roblem
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Magortty
White House
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Nour
Eastern Railroads
Naval war game ends with blue fleet annihilated at sea
In a dramatic fleet exercise off Ambrose lightship, Admiral Mayo’s red fleet defeat of Admiral Helm’s blue line ends with blue sunk and landing of an invading army at Far Rockaway. Submarines eliminated, Nevada and Texas reported lost. transport trains and battleships pushed inland, signaling red victory.
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Texas
Par Rockaway Beach
Tong Island
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Mayo
Redeet
Far Rockaway Beach
Long Island
Knight
Anampire
Navy Department
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Hghtship
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Red
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New York Harbor
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Horoes
Trope
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Helm
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New Jersey
Bentham
I President to appeal to Congress for fleet defense
In Today’s Standard the President plans an appeal to Congress defending naval fleet strategy while other items note income tax exemption, German assault on British lines, and various brief notices across sports telegraph and local pages.
Unification Drive Dominates Southern Methodist Conference
Southern Methodists push for immediate unification of the Methodist churches of America. Bishop Lambuth leads devotions as resolutions praise the Joint Commission and urge grace for its delicate task. Dr John A Moore advocates unity and prayer. officials discuss church extension funds and leadership changes.
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Methodist Episcopal Church South
Lambueth
John A. Moore
Naahvile
Hone Mission Board
Methodist Churchen of America
Methodist Churches
Reedlens
WG Everett
Methioaiat
Dan Eras
Everett
Te Flannery
Nazarene Church
Mussouri
Montana
Ev. Melannery
Income tax exemption will not be lowered
Washington Aug 26 The senate rejected an amendment to lower the income tax exemption in the administration revenue bill by a 31 to 19 vote. Senator Underwood defended his stance amid a heated debate with party leaders. The proposal would have reduced the exemption to apply a normal tax on incomes of 8000 for married and 2000 for unmarried persons, drawing support from five democrats.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Senate
Underwood
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Finance Committee
Alabama
Stone
Democratic Party
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Hardwick
Lane
O'Gorman
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Williams
Oliver, O'Gorman
Thomas
German Troops Assault British Lines Near Bethune
British war bulletin reports German forces twice tried to breach British lines in front of Bethune north of Arras. Artillery bombarded Mametz and areas near Ypres and Arras. British forces captured a German officer and 66 men, while multiple hostile assaults south of Bethune were repelled. Allied aircraft dropped about five tons of bombs, destroying one house and damaging another, with two British planes missing.
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Arras
Yypre
Mametz
Dalville Wood
Mouquet Farm
Thiepval
Bethani la Basse
Rocklincourt
Hohenzollern
German Admiralty Says No Submarine Lost in North Sea
Berlin reporting the German admiralty declared no German submarine was lost in the North Sea last week. No further details were provided about the incident or the battlespace status from Berlin.
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North Sea
Women Urged to Divide Up Their Food Amid War Strain
London dispatch reports Adolph von Batockt, head of the German food regulation board, appeals to rural German women to share food with urban women and children as harvests are abundant yet distribution remains critical for soldiers and hospitals. Secret Service in Oakland seizes a counterfeit plant after arresting Charles G. Bush and Louis Miller. a previous associate served four years at McNeil's Island.
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Adolph von Batock
German Food Regulation Board
Germany
Reuter
Amsterdam
Herr von Batockt
Oakland
United States Secret Service
Charles G. Bush
Louis Miller
Harry M. Movitt
Secret Service Bureau
San Francisco
McNeil's Island
Hughes Consents At Last To Mention Roosevelt
Hughes told Denver business leaders that American enterprise faces a new era driven by cooperation and efficiency. He said capital and labor must work together to keep America first and efficient, urging a rethinking of Patriotism and public rights. He named Theodore Roosevelt as a key figure in his campaign and praised Roosevelt’s nationwide influence. The auditorium crowds roared as applause filled the hall.
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Aug
Hughes
High Club
America
Carlotte
NO NEARER TO BREAK THROUGH GERMAN LINES
Berlin dispatch reports military critic Major Moraht of the Tageblatt contends the Allied effort on the Somme has not advanced toward breaking the German line. He asserts fresh German positions remain, despite French and British gains, and stresses the need for accurate observations by French aviators to locate available German defense points.
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Sayville
Somme
Moraht
Tageblatt
Theosophical Society elects officers in St Louis
In the American section of the Theosophical Society in St Louis on August day, officers were elected including President AP Wellington of Hollywood California, vice president Ray Wardell of Seattle, and treasurer August Knudson of Hollywood California.
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The
Theosophical Society
AP. Warrington
Hollywood
Cal
Ray M- Wardell
Seattle
August J. Knudson
Sun Cult May Have Some of Morrison's Money
Chicago Aug 26 The federal court inquiry into the missing Morrison fortune probes a report that the Mazdaznan sun cult benefited from Ed Ward W Morrison wealth. Attorneys say Morrison, aged over 60, could owe about 4 million dollars, with letters found at his home detailing wealth extraction by crooks, underworld figures, and credulous relatives. James R Ward previously held Morrison real estate interests worth about 2 million dollars amid disputes with adopted heirs.
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Ed Ward W. Morrison
Milttaniu
Morrison
Central ‘Trust Company
Prince” “Otto~ Man Zar Adusht Hannah
Sata
Federal
James R. Ward
Hornstein
Jud Landis
Wilson Candidate Carries German Counties in Texas
Governor C B Colquitt leads the runoff primary for the Democratic United States Senatorial nomination with Culberson far behind in Texas counties and cities. Returns show Culberson closing the gap in German county areas as larger centers report. In Louisiana, a mob hanged a Black man identified by a white woman after an alleged assault attempt near Vivian.
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Texas
C. B. Colquitt
United States
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Colquitt
German County
Shreveport
Jess Hammer
Vivian
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