Meeting Japan Half Way in Diplomatic Talks
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that the United States should meet Japan halfway in discussions on unsettled issues. It urges candor and frank dealing while noting some questions require time and careful negotiation. The piece suggests progress depends on mutual limits on treaty conflicts and broader peaceful cooperation.
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United States
Peither
John W. Hay
Rock Springs
Frank H. Mondell
Hay
Warren
Mondell
Coal Prices Show Sharp Rise Amid War Controls
The Nebraska State Journal notes coal prices have more than doubled in thirteen months from 1.05 and 1.95 per ton at the mines to 3.00 and 4.50. Wage gains are small, while governors discuss price controls and a national food control act to protect consumers.
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Nebraska State Journal
Illinois
Iinois
Lowden
Carter
Supreme Court
Hainois
Middle West
Columna
John Longer de Saulles
Nover
Long Island
Nan Patterson
Florence Burns
Hover Proposes Food Office Powers Amid Price Talk
In Mr Howver's proclaimed program a new food administration beer is praised while urging reduced consumption. He vows the office will keep food prices down, but the bill grants power to push that aim. The piece warns against bread and meat tickets and fears such controls resemble European shortages.
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Howver
Food Administration
Hover
Metropolis Gossip Traces War Era Homefront Efforts
Weekly letters report five candidates for officers in the army, crowds at recruit posts, and women rushing to fill jobs as men join the draft. Articles note food regulation, a push for greater female influence, and shifting club alcohol rules amid prohibition era anxieties.
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Sion
fTiret
T. C
Seo Soung
Sam
Offi Ean
Vaughn Sells Beaver Sheep Ranch to Yellowstone Sheep
W L Vaughn sold his Beaver County ranch and livestock to Kinch M Kinney for Yellowstone Sheep Company. The deal covers 3080 acres with cattle horses and ranch equipment valued around 70000 dollars. Possession was given but cattle move delayed until next month as Vaughn ends 30 years of ranching on Beaver.
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Vaughn
Beaver
Landor
Federal Aid in Labor Shortage Is Aim of Bill
Washington report notes a Carey Act land restoration for September and proposes a bill to allow homesteaders to be absent for farm labor. Supporters urge action in the senate and House while Lenroot opposes in the House under unanimous consent rules. The plan ties labor needs to land policy as revenue and leasing bills loom.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Tallman
General Land Office
Douglas
Buffalo
Cheyenne
Myers
Montana
Senate
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
House
Public Lands States
Public Lands Committee
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Jim Mann
Public Land Committee
Steel plants not to be taken over by U S
Washington press report states the war industries board will not seize steel plants. If steel interests refuse entente price terms, the board will buy needed steel and sell to the entente at cost. Neutral orders remain untouched on prices. government priority remains first.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Trade Commission
War Industries Board
The
Council of National Defense
Teutons Preparing New Russ Offensive
Petrograd reports German forces poised for a fresh push against Russian lines. General Parkhivaki, northern army group commander, warns success hinges on soldier resolve as heavy Austro-German fire pounds Volhynia toward Vladimir Volynaki. Russians claim raids success with 21 prisoners taken and 120 Austro-German captives on Romania front.
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Petrograd
Genera) Partchevaki
Volhynia
Vladimir Volynaki
Withdrawals and Restorations of Wyoming Petroleum Lands
The U S Geological Survey reports three more orders approving petroleum withdrawals and restorations in Wyoming up to July 31, 1917. The notices include Petroleum Reserve No. 67 in Wyoming and Petroleum Restoration No. 34 Wyoming No. 1, detailing acres and land sections across multiple townships and meridians.
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Wyoming Petroleum Lands
Washington
Dpd. C
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Lst
Wyoming
N. R
Bex
Nex
Wyoming No
Wyaoming
Russian commander cites discipline boosting allied effort
Telegram to General Foch from General Kuorniloff, new Russian commander in chief, says he is convinced the Russian army will soon back the allies with full support after returning to firm discipline. Paris, Aug. 13. The message emphasizes unity of effort toward the common end.
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Paris
Foch
Kuorniloff
Strike settlement remains unsettled in Kansas City
Efforts to settle the dispute between the street car company and its employees have failed so far and Kansas City remains unsettled as of August 15.
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Kansas City
Hay Crop Burned In Prairie Fire Near Gillette
A prairie fire sparked by a passing engine swept east of town, burning Alex Maycock’s pasture and much of Sam Ditto’s range, plus several hay stacks. Ditto’s earlier fire destroyed a large part of his range and hay baling apparatus, worsening feed shortages this season.
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Gillette
Town
Alex Maycock
Sam Ditto
Ditto
Maycock
Lumbermen's Blacklist Ban Decreed by Court
Judge Wilbur F. Booth issued a final decree enjoining the Northwestern Lumberman's Association from issuing blacklists and from other alleged restraints that would bar lumber manufacturers and wholesalers from selling directly to consumers.
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Minneapolis
Wilbur F. Booth
United States District Court
Northwestern Lumberman's Association
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Housands
National Army
Yaphank
Long Islaad
Yaphonk
Metropolis
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Nallon
J. C. O'Mahoney
Teutons
Liebe Lea Recerkis
Thiet International Union
Workers For
Freedom
Siemens Noua J
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Koknilofe
Russ Army
Logan
Keon Kutter
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