War Industries Board pledges to curb profiteering
Washington August 12 The War Industries Board announced a policy to protect the public from profiteering and ensure allied governments pay U S prices for war supplies. It vows no exorbitant profits while guaranteeing fair prices to industry and signals willingness to take drastic action if negotiations fail. Robert S Lovett presented the statement and noted possible non legislative measures. Full power to control sale and distribution of foods feeds and fuel was granted by the food control bill.
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Washington
United States
New War Industries Board
Council of National Defense
Robert S. Lovett
War Bollard
We Come as Comrades Says Jap Commissioner
A Japanese mission arrived at a Pacific port and declared they come as comrades in a struggle that touches liberties. Viscount Ishii said the visit is one of friendship and goodwill and that they come as allies in a common cause. Spectators lined the sidewalks as the delegation was greeted by officials and escorted through the city.
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Pacific
United States
Ke. Ishii
Aieriva
Galvin
Teut airplane seen over Sammies training camp
A lone German plane was spotted high above the American training area yesterday afternoon. The hostile aircraft performed long distance reconnaissance as enemy activity and anti aircraft fire followed until it disappeared from view. The weather was warm and showery.
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TEUT
Sammies
Butte Labor Vote Averts Strike in Local District
AFL officials declare a two thirds no strike vote in Butte ends wage controversy between the copper companies and metal trades unions.
Swindler Shot At Wall Street Chase After Escape
On August 4 in New York a man pursued by Secret Service fired from a bank window as crowds fled. He leaped from a second floor window into a courtyard and was subdued after a desperate struggle. Authorities say he attempted to cash a bogus Paris bank draft for 15000.
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Wall Street
New York
Secret Service
Sters
Gonzales
Paris
China Prepares War Declaration Against Germany
After a cabinet meeting in Peking rumors say China will declare war on Germany early next week. A 50 member war commission, mostly high officials, meets daily with the president to plan China’s participation. Chinese papers state troops will be sent to Europe.
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Peking
Germany
High Department
China
Europe
All American Ships to be Commandeered Soon
Washington reports the Shipping Board will begin commandeering American tonnage as soon as its operating department is organized and a suitable head is found. Two plans are considered, with a preference for government oversight while vessels remain under owners' operation.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Ins
Russian Republic Seeks America Aid in World War Effort
Washington reports Elihu Root and an American mission deliver a pledge from Russia to sustain “heart and purpose” in the war with United States support. The message stresses continued alliance and hints at seeking a separate peace with Germany as a possible path.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Dyesilent Wilson
Lansing
Elihu Reot
Felow Menders
Hussishree
Vaustedd
Gored
Germany
Farmers and I W W Impede Enlistments
Sioux Falls report says the North Dakota Farmers Non partisan league and the I W W have hindered North Dakota from meeting its army enlistment quota. Lieutenant William Anshelin, North and South Dakota chief recruiting officer, notes I W W influence also hampering South Dakota recruiting. He sees a shift once drafted men are called, as most people accept the draft despite lingering aversion in a few areas.
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Sioux Falls
North Dakota Farmers’ Nonpartisan League
TW. W
North Dakota
William Anshelin
North
South Dakota
Anshelin
Tanker Campaint Sunk by German Submarine Off Washington
The navy department announced that the Standard Oil tanker Campaint was torpedoed August 13 near Washington. The likely capture of her captain and four naval guards was reported by the department.
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Washington
Naval Guard
Navy Department
London Air Raid Kills Twenty Three In London Area
London August 13 Twenty three people including nine women and six children were killed and 50 injured in air raids from German planes. South End in Essex forty miles east of London suffered heavy property damage. Rochford saw two injuries while Margate in Kent endured four bombs with limited damage.
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London
South End
Essex
Rochford
Margate
Kent
Army Draft Goes Into Training in Three Increments
Washington reports the 687,000 men of the first draft increment will be trained in October with staged entrainments Sept 5 Sept 2 and Sept 30. About 12,000 men per camp. physical exams, temporary quarters and rations provided. Dependent abroad discharges barred. conscientious objectors to mobilization to camps. limited postal exemptions clarified.
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Washington
Miarshal
Crowder
Tian Pernitrines
Serves Ttois
Othe Quartermster
Post Office Department
Montana Senators Seek Aid for Needy Dryland Farmers
Washington reports Senator Nyers and Representative Evans with Indian Commissioner Sells conferred with Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman on supplying wheat and seed to Montana dryland farmers for next year. An appropriation of 1,000,000 dollars was proposed to seed efforts, with plans to repay from next year’s crops. Myers to introduce in Senate and Evans in House.
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Washington
Nyers
Evans
Sells
Carl Vrooman
Montana
Myers Wil
Senate
Representative Evans
House
Federal Troops Break Up Miami I W W Meeting
Federal troops under Lieut Colonel George Po White dispersed more than 300 IWW strikers in Miami Arizona last night. An IWW orator began the meeting in a baseball park near the town limits when soldiers directed the crowd to disperse.
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Miami
Ariz
George Po White
Industrial Workers of the World
LW. W
Tes Nm
Montana State Fair Promises Largest Agricultural Display Yet
The State Fair aims for 15000 to 16000 exhibits with county collections and high class entries. Cash prizes total 2375 for department winners and nearly 6000 for individual exhibitors, the largest so far in the region. Montana’s 1915 Panama-Pacific cereal prizes showcased state pride and fair influence. The fair runs September 24 to 29.
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Montana
San Francisco
Civil Cases Filed in District Court Six Days in August
A list of civil filings from August with parties including Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co. versus W Best Khen and Globe Construction Co. versus Equity Co-Operative Association of Cut Bank. Other actions include mortgages foreclosures damages contracts abstracts of judgment attachments and a divorce and quiet title case. Multiple cases involve Great Northern Railway Co. and defendants Downs Bateman Hogan Gebhart and others in August filings.
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District Court
Rogers-Templeton Lumber Co
W. Best
Khen
B. Jackson
William N. Pike
Essie E. Pike
Peter Rondas
Joseph Hamberg
Globe Construction Co
Equity Co-Operative Association of Cut Bank
Arthur D. Johnson
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Hal B. Ives
Great Northern
Pendroy man jailed on third degree assault charge
On sworn complaint by L. S. Stohr before Justice J. K. DeHaas a warrant was issued for Sam McClaren Pendroy charged with assault in the third degree He was brought before the justice Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Collins and the case set for trial Friday afternoon McClaren has furnished bond for his appearance Ford auto trucks now available at Power-Morgan Co.
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L. S. Stohr
Justice of the Peace
J. KE. DeHaas
Sam McClaren
Pendroy
Collins
McClaren
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WAR Industries Board
America
Horace Plunkets
Sir Horace Plunkett
Ireland
Department of Shipping Board
Root
Nonpartisan League
Army
Aqsemble Army
Congress
Drouth
Miami S. W. W
Oakland
Lewis Thompson
Chevrolet
Chateau
Mont
Good
M. E. Grasswick
David Hooser
Central Montana Ranches Co
G. J. Coughlin
Jane Doe Coughlin
Ford Auto
Power-Morgan Co
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