President Wilson rejects pope peace proposals
Washington reports highlight President Wilson's harsh rejection of the pope's peace terms as a defining turn in WWI diplomacy. The reply underscores Allied unity and a call for German democracy, signaling a firm stance against autocratic rule and outlining a clear, unwavering path to peace sought by the Entente and the United States.
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In Today's Standard it rejects peace proposal
The piece notes rejection of a peace proposal with mentions of concessions by YY to AP and preparations for response by Ares Wilson. It cites wheat price uncertainty, higher taxes and wartime profits, and hints at broader political maneuvering in a mixed national context. It also references various local items such as travel incentives, theater notes, and public works.
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Argentina Hails German Indemnity Note on Seas Freedom
Buenos Aires reports Germany agrees to indemnify Argentina and allows freedom of sea passage for ships under the Argentine flag carrying food. The note promises to observe international law and seeks to keep cordial relations, amid high-level talks with President Irigoyen.
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Senate panel pushes higher war profits tax plan
Washington activists report the Senate Finance Committee leaders at private talks moved to lift the war profits tax from 2 percent to a higher rate. The amendments aim to increase the gross levy on war profits amid mounting demand for greater revenue.
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Fires Roar Across Montana And Idaho Forests
Missoula and Spokane report two new serious wildfires feeding from a network of blazes across the region. At Taft and near Missoula the flames threaten forests and camps, with hundreds of firefighters battling the spread and one government smoke chaser severely burned but likely to survive. Across the state lines, fires burn 19 000 acres near Seeley Lake and threaten summer homes while crews reinforce fronts along Randolph Creek and Walden Creek.
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No Peace Talk In Minnesota Sparks Prohibition
St Paul Aug 28 Governor Burn issued a proclamation banning the People's Council of America from holding its proposed meeting in Minneapolis or elsewhere citing risk of bloodshed riot and loss of life. The council chair Lochner faced strong opposition from loyalty groups and business leaders who urged police protection while Thomas Van Lear the socialist mayor defended free speech.
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Failure to agree on 1917 wheat price in Wilson panel
Washington August 28 The committee led by Dr T A Garfield named by President Wilson failed to fix a price for the 1917 wheat crop and will continue deliberations tomorrow. Members took votes but no conclusion was reached amid disputes over grades and the effect of an arbitrary $2 price next year. Critics argued for a higher figure given a short crop and rising acreage while the panel held daily sessions for over four weeks with input from producers and the public.
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Austrians Evacuate Monte Santo On Isonzo Front
Vienna dispatch reports Monte Santo evacuated by Austrians on Friday night, with Italian forces occupying the position. Saturday attacks in the San Gabriella district yielded heavy casualties for attackers but did not breach the Austro-Hungarian line, indicating a lull in the cargo fighting.
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President Witton Rejects Pope Peace Plan Deliberations
Washington dispatch summarizes President Witton's reply to Pope Benedict XV urging peace. The president insists a lasting settlement requires firm proof of the people's will, disarmament, arbitration, and guarantees against German aggression, rejecting punitive measures or vague terms and calling for a just, universal peace based on rights of mankind. Robert Lansing, US secretary of state, signs the message.
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Fire Rages Through Bellevue Livery Barn Area
A blaze starting in a Bellevue livery barn today swept through the vines section of the town four miles from Baltimore. Virtually every building in the district was destroyed. The loss is estimated at $200,000.
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