Railroads Face Nation Wide Strike Crisis as Wilson Presses Arbitration
Washington reports tension rises as President Wilson presses for immediate rail labor arbitration. Railroad presidents delay decision after meetings at the White House and prepare counter proposals. Executives say nearly all would weigh in publicly after ongoing talks through Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
United States
Old Rd
Harriman
Judge Lankford Plans Brunswick Campaign Speech
Judge W C Lankford will speak at 7 30 PM on Newcastle Street between Branchs Pharmacy and Hatchet and Joseys Drug Store open air gathering as he enters the race for the Elev enth District seat in the United States Congress.
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W. C. Lankford
Brunswick
Lankford
Newcastle Street
Branch
Hatchet
Josey
Nothing New in Bourn Mystery Stirs Waycross News
Aug 21 Waycross reports no arrests yet in the Bourn mystery as Sheriff Pittman and School Superintendent J R Bourn discuss leads. The superintendent remains critically ill but expected to recover. Investigators consider robbery as a possible motive with former workers under scrutiny and a suspect reported missing.
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Waycross
Bourn
Pittman
J. R. Bourn
Russians Resume Offensive Near Kovel in Eastern Front
The Russian drive on Kovel has been resumed and Brussi loff's forces broke through Austro German lines about 40 miles northeast of Kovel at zerwiszcze. Heavy fighting persists in Volhynia while another Russian thrust toward Lemberg from the east and southeast shows signs of slackening.
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London
Kovel
Petrograd
Stokhod
Brussiloff
Norheast
Zerwiszcze
Volhynian
Galicia
Lemberg
Goulds and Vanderbilts Oppose Concessions Amid Wilson Proposal
Union leaders await a response to President Wilson's proposition as Goulds and Vanderbilts push back on concessions. The article notes ongoing opposition from these industrial leaders while labor talks continue.
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Goulds
Vanderbilts
Siru
Wilson
Birth certificates block navy enlistment for Glynn Co boys
The Brunswick area faces a push to file birth certificates as two local youths are denied U S Navy enlistment for lack of certified birth records. Dr. T F Abercrombie urges parents to file health certificates to avoid future denials.
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Dr. Abercrombie
Joseph Wheeler
Brunswick
Unitd States Navy
Bridgeport
Conn
London
T.F. Abercrombie
United States Navy
Board of Health
U. S. Navy
Brunswick Ga
Wiliam Wheeler
Coneal
Sandell
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Navy
Abercrombie
Glynn Keanuts
Tug Perth Amboy Arrives at Brunswick Dock
One of the largest tugs ever to reach the Brunswick dock, the sea going Perth Amboy from New Jersey, awaits to tow a vessel away. The notable tug is named after its New Jersey port.
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Perth Amboy
Brunswick Dock
New Jersey
Heatwave Claims Three Lives in Detroit
Detroit, Aug 21. A severe heat wave brought three deaths and many people overcome as temperatures reached 103 degrees on local streets yesterday. Safety officials urged residents to seek shade and hydrate.
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Detroit
Mich
Mercury
Brunswick Opens as Cotton Market With First Bale Rated High
The Brunswick cotton market opened with four bales sold, the top price 25 cents per pound for a 500 pound bale worth $125. Bales went to the Cemiain Lumber Company, Brunswick Bank & Trust Company, A Kaiser & Company, and National Bank of Brunswick. Buyers included B Borchardt Co, with bids from W H McNear and J Frank Breen. The event drew interest as Brunswick aims to become a regular cotton market and offices opened by Georgia Cotton Company.
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Brunswick
Empire State
South
Savannah
Cemiain Lumber Company
Brunswick Bank & Trust Company
A. Kaiser & Company
National Bank of Brunswick
B. Borchardt Co
Jesup
W. H. McNear
J. Frank Breen
R. Germain
The
Georgia Cotton Company
Qries
Hotels to Trim Menu Cards Due to Paper Shortage
New York August 21. In response to scarce and costly paper one of the citys leading hotels says it will shrink its menu cards starting September 1. Other hotels plan to follow suit. Guests writing letters will need to request paper and envelopes at the desk.
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New York
Varyan Plant Directors Hold Meeting Progress Report
Directors of the Varyan Basin and a Turpentine company met in the city for routine actions. Extra force and overtime were approved to finish rebuilding the mammoth plant, with full operation expected on or before September first.
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Varyan
Théo Hemmelmann Jr
St. Louis
Hemmelmann
A. G. Endele
Explosion Kills Five at Tennessee Plant
In Jackson Tennessee an explosion at the Harlan Morris Manufacturing plant killed five people and injured many others with several workers reported missing.
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Jackson, Tenn
Harlan-Morris Manufacturing Company
Vigorous Opposition to Revenue Bill in Senate
The administration revenue bill faced strong opposition as debate opened in the Senate. Republicans planned to rally against the measure while some Democrats sought to strike wine tax provisions and taxes on munition material makers. Senator Underwood would challenge tariff commission proposals and higher duties on dyestuffs as undemocratic. Chairman Simmons announced readiness to begin debate. The bill aims to raise about 206 million dollars annually from income, inheritance, munition, liquor, stock and related taxes.
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Washington
Administration
Senate
Simmons
Finance Committee
Boy Scouts Leave Brunswick for Waycross Hike
Four Boy Scouts left Brunswick yesterday after a pleasant stay on St. Simons Island. Led by Division Scout Master Jameg, they aim to hike to Waycross with Scout Master A. Alexander in charge of the group. The four hikers are Cy Collie Frank Middlebrooks Pete Seals and Haylor Farris. They plan to depart St. Simons at week’s end and it is unclear if they will attempt the return trip.
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Waycross
Brunswick
St. Simons Island
Kohn
Jameg
A. Alexander
St. Simon
Cy Collie
Frank Middlebroks
Pete Seals
Haylor Farris
Jekyl Island Project Progress Reported
Civil Engineer R. deCharms visited the city noting progress on the Jekyl Island concerto front at the pier. He said construction is advancing as fast as possible with completion expected by fall.
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R. deCharms
Myr. deCharms
Jekyl Island
Investigation into High Gasoline Prices Ordered Nationwide
Washington August 21 The Federal Trade Commission ordered a further extended investigation into the high price of gasoline. Government agents across the country have been instructed to gather all possible information on the matter.
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Washington
Federal Trades Commission
Engineer Crosby Sustains Foot Injury in Yard Accident
Friends report Engineer Thanman KE Crosby injured in a yard accident Sunday. He fell while switching cars and lost part of his foot. He was resting well last night.
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Thanman KE
Crosby
Secret Service Probes Japan Land Concession in Panama
Washington reports Japan may have acquired sixty thousand acres of Atlantic coast land in Panama for a possible naval base. The Secret Service is investigating with Secretary Lansing confirming the inquiry but declining further comment.
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Secret Service AT Work
Washington
Japan
Panama
Secret Service
United States
Lansing
British Hold Ground as German Offensive Fails
British troops hold positions on the front near Martinpuich and push forward to within 500 yards of the strong point. German liquid fire fails to recapture Fleury as French artillery counters on the Somme. Asquith says Germany offers no peace terms acceptable to the Allies. Italian troop movement toward Saloniki signals rising Balkan tensions.
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Saloniiki
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War Office
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Somme
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London
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