President asked to aid rails in war emergency
Washington September 3 President Wilson began consideration tonight of a rail executives committee appeal asking relief from burdens due to European war. They urged postponement of the pending rail securities bill and broader IC C action while outlining the railroads perilous credit and need for additional revenue to meet postwar conditions.
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Wilson
Europe
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Met
Clements
McChord
Clark
Daniels
Interstate Consimérce Commission
Trumbun
Chesapeake and Ohio
Missouri, Kane, Aas
Texas Railways
Florula
Evemuent Harrison
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Fairfax Harrison
Southern BP
Ripsey
Santa Fe
Hale Holden
Burlington
United States
Kidney or Bladder Weak Told In A Humble Ad
An old style advertisement lists symptoms of kidney and bladder issues such as frequent urination, back pain, and headaches. It promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper, claiming it flushes charged kidneys, reduces pain, and restores normal urination. It urges avoiding sugar and eating lightly, with a warning tone typical of period remedies.
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Stuart
Railroads and transportation tied to national welfare
The article argues that efficient transportation is essential to national welfare and that U S railroad securities abroad total three to five billion dollars. It warns that European lenders will shrink, producing a creditor crisis as the New York stock exchange closes and a market for railroad paper evaporates, urging decisive action to stem selling and protect industry.
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United States
Europe
America
Europs
New York Stock Exchange
Austrian Proclamation Urges Polish Jews to Embrace Freedom
London reports German papers quote Austria urging Polish Jews to accept new era of equal rights and religious freedom under German AustroHungarian rule. It warns against Czarist promises while recalling Kishinev and other pogroms, urging cooperation for freedom and economic life.
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Austria
Poland
Germany
Hungary
Holand
Moscow
Kishinev
Gomel
Bialystok
Secion
Funeral notices from Mortuary column in Hartfield
Hilla Dodson infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Dodson died Wednesday at the family residence in Hapeville Georgia. Estelle Morton died at Alpharetta Home of her father. Beulah Osborn aged 98 died Wednesday at 1 Jackson Street. Bodies are at Poole's chapel with details of funerals to be announced.
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Hilla
F. T. Dodson
Hapeville
Jones Chapel
Estelle Morton
Misa Estelle Morton
W.H. Morton
Alpharatta
Maud Buice
Kittie
Bertha Morton
Atlanta
Mattie Bishay
Greenwood Avenue
Sarah Frost
Foole
Beulah Osborn
Orly
Jackson Stret
Mary Osborn
Poole’s Chapel
Pennsylvania railroad cuts sixty eight trains east of Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania railroad announced sixty eight passenger trains would be discontinued on lines east of Pittsburgh beginning September 1, in addition to fall reductions in seashore schedules. Earlier in the year April 1 cut 118 trains and weeks earlier twenty three were discontinued. West line cuts and Pittsburg suburban service also included. Estimated annual savings reach two million dollars if the reductions stay in effect long term.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Today
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Tablet marks place of Old Glory's birth in city
Baltimore observes the Star Spangled Banner centennial with a tablet unveiling at the house linked to Old Glory and dedications to Fort McHenry veterans and a revolutionary encampment site at Calvert Hall. A parallel five day Key centennial event begins in Frederick, and a Shaw review notes classing him with an odd garden metaphor.
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Mary Young Pletersgill
Fort McHenry
Calvert Hall College
Count de Hochambeau
King George Declares Empire Unity in War Message
London reports King George pledges unity of the empire in a broadcast message. He emphasizes peace, adherence to treaties, and the collective effort of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Newfoundland, and other dominions in supporting Britain against invasion and upheaval. A similar message was sent to India.
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George
Tris
Keay
Belgium
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Dominion of Canada
Commonwealth of Australia
Dominion of New Zealand
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
New Foundland
Royal Naval Reserve
Georges
India
India to Send 70,000 Troops as Britain Rallies Empire
The report notes India will provide 70,000 troops and cover transport costs to Europe. Indian princes will lead native forces, with dominions and colonies offering ships, men, and money for the war effort. Recruitment continues in the UK, aiming for Lord Kitchener's half million. Refugees from Belgium strain Britain’s resources, but hospitality to arrivals is organized nationwide. Rio de Janeiro harbor is described as a vast anchorage.
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Auttenberg
East Prussia
Russia
India
England
Britain
Kitchener
Field Marshal
Europe
France
United States
United Kingdom
Lord Kitchener
Belgium
Howard Proposes 10 Percent Tax on Federal Employees
Representative William Sicney Howard of Georgia urged Congress to levy a 10 percent tax on all federal salaries from the president to clerks. He argued exempting judges and taxing top earners would ease farmer distress while government workers faced higher pay. The proposal drew laughter but Howard claimed many peers would back the amendment.
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Washington
William Sicney Howard
Georgia
House
Congress
Hla Achente
Howard
la Vollette
President Receives Kaiser Protest Over Dum Dum Bullets
A Kaiser protest reachs President Wilson as Belgium reports the incident prompting a personal explanation in Washington. Washington maintains neutrality in protests, noting Hague Convention limits on dum-dum bullets and property destruction. Belligerents seek record of claims for postwar indemnity and peace council consideration. The French embassy denied Allied use of dum dum bullets and claimed no French maker could produce such ammo.
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Belgium
Wilson
Washington
France
Belgians not seeking intervention of U S
The Belgium mission, while traveling to the United States to present alleged German cruelties to President Wilson, does not intend to seek intervention in the war. The dispatch cites Amsterdam telegrams and The Central News.
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the Hague
Belgium
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Wilson
Baleium
Stray German Officers Shot In Ghent Incident
London dispatch reports two German officers entered Ghent despite an agreement not to, were fired on by Belgian troops from armored cars. one officer killed, the other seriously wounded. The wounded officer was taken under American protection and not treated as a prisoner of war. The incident may affect German-Belgian accord.
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India Contributes to War Fund and Passport Plan
The viceroy of India outlined a plan to negotiate reciprocal emigration with British colonies, issuing limited passports for temporary student and tourist moves, not permanent settlement. India will contribute 5,000,000 toward the Indian contingent's cost plus 1,600,000 from the Maharaja of Mysore for transportation.
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Brilliant Charge by Algerians Guards Bold Assault
Paris reports a remarkable action as about 2,000 Algerian riflemen with fixed bayonets charged the enemy position. They stormed trenches under heavy shell fire, capturing artillery and machine guns. The infantry and artillery divisions then drove the British to retreat, with the Algerians pursuing and inflicting severe losses.
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Germans exhausted by rapid advance on Paris
Paris report says German forces, eager to reach Paris, arrived out of breath and short of ammunition. About 800 prisoners were taken as the army, weakened by forced marches and recent fighting, failed to pursue their plan and faced a costly delay before the capital. Some critics doubt a junction with the crown prince’s forces from Longwy was achievable.
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Longwy
Therstorn
Scotchmen Surprised and Commander Killed
A Boulogne dispatch, via Private Black of the Gordon Highlanders, reports the Gordons were surprised after Mons, their colonel W. E. Gordon killed. At 2 am they were fired on by Germans. Black describes the encounter, the halt, and the dawn scene with the colonel fallen and others killed.
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Daily Mail
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Black
Gordon Highlanders
W. E. Gordon
Mons
T He
McKenna Overhauls Press Bureau and Cable Censorship
London September 9 Home Secretary McKenna announced the reorganization of the official press bureau and cable censorship to speed news to the United States and dominions. He declined to time entry of war correspondents into the warfare zone and said allied view guidance will shape information release. He also noted the censorship system on press cables has been reorganized and promised fewer complaints.
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McKenna
United States
House of Commons
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America
Grey
Asquith
MicKenna
Postoffice Workers Endorse Woman Suffrage in Ottawa Meeting
National Association of postoffice clerks at Ottawa passed a unanimous resolution endorsing woman suffrage. The convention will close tomorrow. Frank Rogers of Chicago likely to be reelected president.
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Waitng
National “Association
Postoffice Berks
Frank Rogers
Chicago
England to Host Homeless Belgians Refugees
London reports sixty thousand Belgian refugees expected within ten days as Britain opens doors to wartime displaced. A war refugees committee under the Duchess of Vendome will organize reception across fifty two towns, with depots in London sheltering 2,609 Belgians before placement with English families.
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England
Duchess ‘Aft Vendome
Hag
Herbert J. Samuel
House of Commons
Hugh Cecil
War Refugees Committee
Lugard
Russia
France
Fana
Belgium
Ostend
Bel-giana
Kaiser From Hill Saw Troops Attack
Correspondent of The Express reports that Emperor William watched the attack on Nancy from a hill beyond French artillery. He stood with glasses glued to his eyes as his first battle progressed for miles, while several high officials remained in the background. The emperor departed alone in a waiting motor car. London, September. He wears
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Nancy
He Iv'iears
Mine-Cleared Area Liner Breaches Instructions After Sinking
The Wilson line steamer Runo sank in a North Sea mine field last Saturday. It departed from Admiralty directions, causing loss and highlighting the extraordinary danger for ships ignoring official warnings and guidance.
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Runo
North Sea
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