Resignation shocks British Labor Leader in Cabinet
London report states Arthur Henderson resigns as cabinet labor leader after a controversial decision. Stockhirn conference draws attention as both belligerent and neutral governments fear organized labor could force peace terms. News notes potential general strikes feared to topple governments and split capital from labor.
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Brotherhood of Man
Politarena
England
Europe
Fea
Ressia
War Aims Debate Splits Senate Over Peace Terms
In Washington Aug 11 senators clash over war goals with Senator La Follette urging a restatement of Allied terms demanding no territorial gains or privileges while Senator King attacks Germany for violations and supports continuing the fight until U S aims are met. Other lawmakers split on timing and approach with several backing peace and others insisting on continued mobilization and terms.
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Thone
King
Germany
United States
Pomerene
Ohio
Sutherland
West Virginia
Goodwin
Arkansas
Senator Grenna
North Dakota
John M. Beer
Beer
Hoe
Miners Strike in Peevilie District Stocks Southeastern Kentucky
In Peevilie, Kentucky, Aug 11, twenty three hundred miners in District 19 struck at four o clock, halting operations as nationwide pressures from operators and workers escalate. A separate accident occurred on West Ellers Avenue injuring one, Governor Kilby not seriously hurt.
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Peevilie
Kentucky
Tennessee
Odey
Sili
Kilby
von Niven
West Eler
Gov. Kilby
Ardent
Albers Kaighton
Yankee Seamen Stand Out in North Sea Operations
Yankee seamen in the North Sea and English Channel display skill and vigor as Admiral Sims reports reach Washington. Navy officials acknowledge promising submarine handling and improved gunnery while keeping details confidential for military reasons.
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Washington
North Sea
English Channel
John Paul Jones
Navy Department
Admiral Sims
Daniele
Striking Clash In Kaneas City Endures With Riots
Riotous confrontation resumes between street railway strikers and strike breakers in Kaneas city Maine. Police quell mob and fire following attempts to burn a car with 200 to 306 strike breakers housed by the railroad. Several injured as violence flares from morning turmoil with three streetcars surrounded.
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Kaneas Cy
Aus
Compan
Eiher
Cinb
Street Car Moves In City Since Wednesday
A street car has moved in the city since Wednesday, marking activity on local transit as officials monitor early service patterns and rider response. The presence of the car signals resumed or ongoing street operation amid urban mobility developments.
Blackmon Endorses Editorial on Anniston Birmingham Rail Schedule
Congressman Fred L. Blackmon praised a Friday Star editorial urging timely consideration of train service between Anniston and Birmingham. He argued Anniston can support Camp McClellan and rejected claims the town is too small for a large camp, noting his efforts since 1911 to preserve local business and oppose schedule changes aiding Birmingham.
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Star
Anniston
Birmingham
Fred L. Blackmon
McClellan
War Department
Crown Prince 3 Offensive Fails In Belgian Front
London reports six Teuton assaults against British positions in Flanders were repelled with Haig claiming ground gained near the Ypres road. Paris says French troops made progress near Payet and Laon while Germans held some lines. Reports note nineteen Entente planes shot down and two balloons captured.
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Douglas Haig
Daily Bulletin
Ypres
Berlin
War Office
Quentis
Paris
Payet
Laon
Champagne
Petain
Fishin
Entente
Flanders
Shipping Board to Ask Congress for 560 Billion to Accelerate Shipbuilding
Washington reports after a high level meeting with Submarine Boat Corp and the International Mercantile Marine that the Shipping Board will seek 560 billion dollars from Congress to speed steel ship fabrication. The plan would keep government ownership of shipyards if included in the program, with final decisions due next week.
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Washington
Submarine Boat Corporation
International Mercantile Marine
Shipping Board
Congress
Gen. Goethals
William Denman
Submarine Heat Corporation
Death of Mrs Rosa Young At Wilmer Avenue Home
Mrs Rosa Young daughter of Policeman T P Hawkins died after a long illness at her parents home 68 Wilmer Avenue this morning. No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral.
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Rosa Young
T. P. Hawkins
Wilmer Avenue
Feneral
Camp McClellan Completes One Brigade Ready for Deployment
The last nail in the 261st building at Camp McClellan was driven at six o clock last night. Major Charles L Dulin telegraphed the War Department in Washington that buildings for one brigade of infantry are ready to receive troops.
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Camp Mclellan
Dulin
Wire
Washington
Camp McClellan
Charles L. Dulin
War Department
Ingram’s Pond
Southern
Lonteville & Nashville
Jacksonville
New York Exemption Board Members Arrested on Tutored Draft Conspiracy
Two of three New York City exemption board members arrested on federal warrants charging conspiracy to evade the draft. Probes into exemption boards multiply as three investigations begin by US district attorney city authorities and the department of justice.
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New York
New York City
Exemption Board
Wilson
United States District Attorney
Department of Justice
Cammi es Learn Camouflage Practices On French Front
American troops in France study camouflage methods with stage setters painters architects and engineers to hide artillery and conceal observation posts. Transportation routes grow as a major war issue while French officers expect Yankee ingenuity to advance military deception. Americans at the front report remarkable feats of deception as Sunday offers rest and religious exercises and afternoon sports.
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France
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