Walsh Report Links Low Wages to Industrial Unrest
Kansas City August 2 The Walsh commission report after a two year study declares low wages the basic cause of industrial unrest. The document notes workers face compulsory and oppressive methods denying full pay and threatens social peace. It blames workers for some conditions yet highlights widespread injustice and exploitation. Continued on page four.
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Kansas City
Fank P. Walsh
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Congress
Walsh
John B. Lennon
James O'Connell
Austin B. Garretson
Massive clothing worker strike eyed for today
Baltimore report says 200000 clothing workers in Boston Chicago Philadelphia and St Louis may quit tomorrow, paralyzing the industry as councils call for a general action. Bridgeport notes a new strike threat at Remington Arms over wage inclusion for polishers in a machinists settlement dispute.
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Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
National Executive Council
Bridgeport
Remington Arms
U. S. War Supply Exports Rise to Historic Highs
Washington reports July exports of American farms and factories valued at 207,075,000, a record, with vast gains in manufactured products for war. June exports show explosive growth in explosives, firearms, automobiles, brass and tin goods, cotton goods, and animal exports, reflecting wartime demand and price shifts.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Russian Chamber designate traveler to boost trade with U S
The Russian American Chamber of Commerce at Petrograd named Alexander Hahr to tour the United States to promote trade with Hueela. He sails from Christiana on September 2 and will visit the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce agents in New York and Boston, as the bureau intensifies efforts to strengthen Russian-U S commerce.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
New Pan American Conference Set To Discuss Mexican War Endgame
President Wilson orders a new Pan American conference for next week to map plans ending the Mexican conflict. Carranza’s reply is pending though expected to shape the talks while Villa factions file favorable answers for South American envoys. Obregon aims to seize Torreon, a move that could shift recognition of Carranza’s regime in Mexico City.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Carranea
Carrenen
Adherenia
Obregon
O| Torreon
Villa Ie
Britain pays 200 million to Pamilios of Bolime
A British payment of 200 million is reported in a terse dispatch. The note mentions fraud charges and a soldier related to bow gearing and allowances for widows. The article is terse and unfinished, with unclear details about the parties or the full scope of the alleged actions.
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Britain
Pamilios OF
Bolime
London
South Wales Strike Grows More Serious
The South Wales strike deepened as miners defy their executive council and stay idle while talks with the government continue. About 40,000 of 200,000 workers in the federation are idle, with Newport reporting near-total abstention in Monmouthshire as more quit work after conferences in London.
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London
South Wales
Cardiff
Newport
Executive Council
South Wales Federation
Monmouthshire
Bryan gratified to get into print
Kansas City August twenty eight. W J Bryan said he is gratified that something of sufficient importance has occurred to justify mention and he has nothing further to say about being kissed after an incident in Kingman Kansas last Wednesday.
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Kansas City
Kingman
Kan
W. J. Bryan
Taft Views Big Fair on Red Cross Day at Exposition
Former President William Howard Taft, who broke ground four years ago for the Panama-Pacific exposition, appeared as the principal speaker on Red Cross day, viewing the completed project he helped start as San Francisco marked the event.
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San Francisco
William Howard Taft
Conquered Lands Under Teutons Placed Under General Beseler
Berlin reports the German government has organized conquered parts of Poland and Russia under a general governor General von Beseler. Austria and Germany will divide occupied territory during the war's end.
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Berlin
Poland
Russia
von Beseler
Antwerp
Austria
Germany
Boulder Attorney Hits Train With Car
J G Archibald local attorney collided with a northbound Colorado and Southern passenger coach at Twelfth Street in Boulder. His new automobile sustained about 200 dollars in repairs. Archibald, his wife, Miss Nellie McCabe, and Frank Dolan suffered only minor injuries. Dolan and Miss McCabe were to be married in early September.
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Boulder
Colo
J. G. Archibal
Colorado & Southern
Twelfth Street
Archibald
Aleter
Nellie McCabre
Frank Dolan
Kaiser Prockates Princes London Anniversary Orders
Berlin reports the emperor sent telegrams to the German Crown Prince Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Duke Albrecht of Württemberg on the anniversaries of the battles of Longwy and Semius granting them the Order Pour le Merite.
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Kaiser
Break in White River Levee Forc es Mass Exodus North of Desare
A levee breach on the White River ten miles north of Desare flooded a large farm area and forced hundreds to flee. Newport began reconstruction after flood damage and thousands of refugees received food.
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Little Brock
Ark
White River
Desare
Newport
No Halt In Slav Retreat On All Fronts Teuton Claim
News from Amsterdam and London report conflicting fronts of World War I activity. German forces claim there is no halt in the Russian retreat, with Austro German advances in east Galicia and pushes near Hrest Litovek and Vilna. London notes Russian efforts to form a new front, while Paris reports a German air raid repulse and ongoing Turkish casualties at Anaporta. British talks with Welsh miners aim to avoid renewed strike amid arbitration tensions.
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Teuton
London
Vetrograd
Galicia
Berlin
Zlotw Zipa
von Mackenson
Nicholas
Hrest- Litovek
Leopold
Hieloviezh
von Elchhorne
Narew
Vilna
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Paris
Middleberke
Déardanolies
Where is Sue That Sent The Arabic Down
Berlin reports a high level meeting with Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg and Admiral Von Tirpitz with the Kaiser to discuss the Arabic affair. Admiral Von Mueller joins the conference and backs Bethmann Hollweg’s submarine policy limiting actions against passenger vessels. No official statement on the Arabic decision has been issued as the submarine force operates under guarded instructions.
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Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
von Tirpits
von Mueller
Hae
von Bethmann- Mollweg
Anutago
United States
Russia Calls 4 Million More Men to Colors
London reports from the Petrograd desk that Russia plans to mobilize about 3,000,000 additional troops for service as fronts shift. Despite retreat and German pressure, Soviet ministers deny any separate peace while leaders pursue fortified defense and potential Baltic operations.
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Russia
London
Vaya
Petrograd
Daily Mail
War Office
Courland
von Hindenburg
Baltic
Germany
Berlin
Dago Island
Gulf of Finland
M. Sazonoff
Gold shipment to bolster war munitions credit reaches New York
A treasury train carrying 50 million dollars in gold moved from Halifax to New York to back U S credit amid wartime munitions purchases. Armed guards guided the gold express through gate-protected rails while other consignments were noted en route. In Springfield on Aug 28 Judge Creighton ruled 289,548 appropriations from the last legislature invalid.
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Springfield
Mase
Treasury
New Kingland
Halifax
New York
Guande
Creighton
Polk Named Counselor to State Department in Washington
Frank L. Polk a New York City corporate lawyer has become counselor to the state department. The appointment fills the post left vacant by former Counsellor Lanatig and is approved by Secretary Lansing. The choice is viewed as a key subordinated cabinet role with broad influence.
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Washington
Frank L. Polk
Rounse
New York City
State Department
Lanatig
Lansing
Panama Defense to Add 2000 Men
The coast artillery defense forces in the Panama Canal area will be increased to 5,000 personnel. The move ends the policy of keeping big gun crews at half strength in peacetime. The Army Fortifications Board plans to equip fortifications to full readiness amid rising tensions.
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Washington
Coast Artillery
Panagia Canal
Army Fortifications Board
Vera Cruz Mayor Leads Anti American Demonstration
At Vera Cruz on August 28 Mayor Guillermo Carvallo organized a protest against the United States after local newspapers highlighted US Veracruz events. Thousands formed bands with banners as he urged expelling foreigners and destroying their homes and possessions. The crowd cheered as he labeled American officers robbers and banedites, calling for harsh action against outsiders.
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Vera Chey
Vera Cruz
Wilcon
United States
Carvallo
Sen
Teeth famine tears at Berlin dentists margins
Berlin reports American shipments of dental supplies and toys valued at millions are blocked by a British order delaying Christmas shipments to the United States. Dentists fear shortages of artificial teeth and other medical items for German patients as foreign professionals struggle to obtain essential materials.
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Dberlinx
United States
Germany
German spies near British occupied area captured after near miss
A wartime report describes German officers attempting to approach the British held sector using a motor car. Two German officers were captured after approaching army headquarters, while others were deemed undercover officers posing as prisoners.
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Lonton
Bey
Lise
Gersman Otifer
Pershing to receive bodies of wife and daughters in transit
Gen. John J. Pershing expected in Oakland Sunday morning to greet the arriving overland train bearing the bodies of his wife and three daughters. The family perished in a fire at the Presidio military reservation, sparking mourning at the post and prompting plans for interment in Cheyenne, with social activities at the Presidio suspended.
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San Francisco
Cal
John J. Pershing
Oakland
Preattie Military Reservation
Yin Frienis Hate
Cheyenne
Wie
Mia
Pershing
United States
Francis B. Warren Warren
Hetle Sleters
Warren
Papa
Presidio
Arthur Murray
Wemy
Thomas R. Murphy
Theodore Roosevelt Attacks Navy Policy and Sailor Morale
Roosevelt criticizes Wilson administration policies and naval leadership in a fiery statement. He blames the administration for poor maneuvers and possible erosion of discipline aboard ships, urging firm action against perceived weakness.
Weather Outlook For Keenie And Viddnite
Forecaster notes a warm spell tonight with mostly clear skies and light winds. Expect mild temperatures around the region and little chance of rain through early morning.
Tragic murder case linked to benefactor in John Martin affair
A grand jury probes a double tragedy in Jarheny county surrounding Joseph De Barry and Mary Martin. The defendants face murder charges amid mental distress claims, with testimony alleging a benefactor’s actions sparked a fatal chain of events and invoking a swift trial.
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Joe Debarry
Martin
Martin Demi
Jarheny
Delwrry
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