Arms to Great Britain and neutral duties debated
A diplomatic note from August 11 discusses German and Austrian sales to Britain during the Boer War and rebuts the imperial royal argument to modify neutral trade rules. The United States rejects changing long standing international norms, arguing such a shift would force neutrals to judge and restrict trade based on war progress, especially for contraband like arms and ammunition.
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Germany
Austria
Great Britain
Penfield
Viexma
United States
Austro-Hungary
United Gates
Neutral trade policy contested by Austria Hungary and Germany
A lengthy analysis argues against strict neutrality in arms sales, noting past actions by Austria Hungary and Germany during conflicts. It explains why the United States should continue unrestricted trade in munitions with neutral and belligerent nations, citing The Hague preamble, state interests, and international law.
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United States
Austria- Hungary
Germany
Paul Hinicke
Land dispute ends in fatal shooting in Florida
Howard Disbrow, 42, was killed and cousin Frank Gilmore wounded during a land dispute near Clermont Florida. Lipsie, who surrendered, was charged with premeditated murder by the coroner's jury. Gilmore, unarmed, is expected to recover. Disbrow's funeral was held today. All involved are Ohio natives who arrived last winter.
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Fie
Howard Dipbrow
Frank Gilmore
Geh. Lipsie
Clermont
Lipsie
Sherif
Lipsis
Gilmore
Lapa
Itis
Dishrow
Disbrow
Gilmora
Lipsta
Ohio
Wrenne Named Acting Superintendent of Transportation
Nashville Tennessee August 15 special announcement shows E M Wrenne will succeed his late father M J G Wrenne as acting superintendent of transportation for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway. Wrenne has long served the MN&CR railway since 1889, including yard messenger, clerk roles, chief clerk to the general superintendent, and assistant division superintendent. He also served three terms on Nashville city council as finance committee chairman.
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Nashville, Tenn
M. Wrenne
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
M. J. G. Wrenne
Wrenne
Catholic Societies Meet in Toledo Convention Opens
The fourteenth annual Federation of Catholic Societies convention opens in Toledo today with Most Rev. John Bonzano, D. D., panel delegate to the United States, presiding. A principal feature of the day’s exercises unfolds.
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Toledo
Univ
The
Federation of Catholic Societies
John Bonzano
United States
Midshipmen found guilty in Naval academy examination probe
Washington August 15 Findings of the court of inquiry into examination irregularities at the Naval Academy were made public. Two midshipmen Nelson and Feagie were dismissed. twelve others ordered disciplined. The inquiry, approved by Secretary Daniels and President Wilson, recommended broad changes in exam practices and the abolition of dope. Several midshipmen were disciplined or warned, with others acquitted.
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Washington
Naval Academy
Daniele
Ralph M. Nelson, Jr
Feenakill
Charles M. Feagie
Wallaville
Ohio
Pacific
Wilson
Daniels
Academy
Nelson
Wnauthorise
Heagie
Midship
Leonard P. Wessell
Wilmington
James E. Waddell
Louieville
Horace Whittaker
Pennsylvania
Wiliam H. Hopking, Jr
Cincinnati
Wessell
Waddell
Whittaker
Hopking
Alaska
Overeach
Indiana
CC Vickrey
Kansas
White Is Re-Elected by R F D Carriers
Detroit August 15 Special The national Rural Free Delivery carriers re elected George W Ging of Millard Missouri as president and Fred T White of Buckhead Georgia as vice president L H Wilson Olivia Illinois was re elected secretary RL cate of Oklahoma was elected treasurer and A Reynolds of Minter Alabama to the executive board Chicago was chosen for the next meeting place over Savannah A large gathering over 800 carriers attended with speeches by Senator Charles E Townd Michigan Congressman Samuel W Beaker Michigan and other leaders The session urged harmony with the post office department and efficiency in service a telegram from Postmaster General James L Blakesley commended the association for loyalty and efficiency The meeting was described as highly profitable for rural carriers
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Mich
Correr
Ala
Chicago
Menting
Savannah
Washington
Carriera
United States
Charles E. Towand
Michi ‘Gan
Samuel W. Beaker
Michigan
F. E. Doremus
Horatio &. Harle
Fural
Fural_‘omrriers
Elendpoint
Post Office Department
James L Blakesley
Position of Wilson on Woman Suffrage
August 15 reports that President Wilson will oppose woman suffrage and that Secretary Tumulty says the president has given no intimation of his attitude. The secretary added that the president will likely state his position before the special election vote in New Jersey.
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Uite
Wilson
Turnulty
Toni
Cmec Ln
New Jersey
Lumber exports cut by the European war
New Orleans August 15 The European war curtailed United States forest product exports for the year ended June 20 the Lumber Trade Journal reports. Exports fell 62 percent to 49 937 658 dollars while volumes dropped across most items. Britain led in remaining volume among destinations though Canada, Argentina, and other ports showed large declines. Shipments from Pensacola Mobile New Orleans Gulfport and Port Arthur varied, with Savannah and New York among ports showing gains in some categories.
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New Orleans
United States
Lumber Trade Journal
United Kingdom
Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
France
Canada
Pensacola
Southern Cement Men May Meet in Atlanta
Civic groups and the convention bureau plan to bring the Southern Cement Manufacturers convention to Atlanta. A meeting at the Piedmont hotel with M Blanchard of Coosa Portland Cement signals progress after over a year of effort. Richard Hardy of Dixie Portland Cement in Chattanooga supports Atlanta as the site.
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Southern Cement
Atlanta
Convention Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
M. Blanchard
Coosa Portland Cement Company
Birmingham
Piedmont Hotel
Atlante
Richard Hardy
Dixie Portland Cement Company
Chattanooga
Southberm Association
Aleady
Atlantic Fleet to Hold Defensive Maneuvers Off Block Island
Newport August 15 The Atlantic fleet in full force will start tomorrow a week long series of defensive maneuvers in waters off Block Island The exercises draw on Europe war scenarios and include a general war game Details remain secret Torpedo boat destroyers will be painted with alternating black and white squares to create distance illusion, aiding in battle.
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Newport
Block Island
South Wales Miners Threaten to Strike
London August 16 South Wales miners threaten to strike over delay in a new wage agreement. An earlier settlement reached July 21 via David Lloyd George granted a substantial wage increase and concessions, but delays prompted calls for another conference to renew strike actions.
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London
South Wales
Coaimiong
Reach Moon
David Lloyd- George
Attack on Standard Oil escalates in Bayonne strike fallout
Chicago reports release of findings by Georges P. Wast and C T Chenery for the federal industrial relations commission on the Standard Oil New Jersey Bayonne strike. The panel concludes Standard Oil’s wage policies are too low, refuses to recognize labor organizations, and credits the company with defeating the strike through force and selective concessions. The report notes armed guards, arrests, and the sheriff’s role in suppressing the unrest, leading to a post strike wage increase still below peers.
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Georges P. Wast
C T. Chenery
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
NH J
Federal Industrial Relatons Commission
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Ian
Btandard ON Group
John D Hockefeller
Tuun
Standard Oil Company of
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Cal
Gifford
Hennasay
Ara
Rugens Kinkead
Standard OM
Tidewater
National Educators Gather for Convention in Oakland
Oakland hosts the National Education Association gathering with 8000 to 10900 delegates expected. Dr Joseph Swain of Swarthmore to call the meeting to order while Dr David Starr Jordan addresses topics on war and education. Esteemed speakers include Madame Montessori, Philander Claxton, and Ernesto Nelson among others shaping the program.
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Oakland
Cal
National Educational Association
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore
David Starr Jordan
Elmer Ellaworth Browns
New York University
Philip Snowdan
England
Maria Montessori
Rome
Philander P Claxton
United States
Ernesto Nelson
Argentine
Ferdinand Buipson
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Elin Flags Youns
Chicago
Angely
David Bancroft Johnson
Winthrop College
South Carolina
Mins Grace
Strachan
New York
Br Johnson
David Stare Jordan
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