United States Pressed to Help Mediate Far East Conflict
Washington reports China asks U S good offices to curb the Far East dispute as 45,000 Japanese troops reportedly ready to sail for Tsing-Tang. French and German prize ships sighted near Shanghai while riots hit Chinese residents in Hongkong amid food fears. Australian warships join British fleet in East Asian waters with the battle cruiser Australia leading.
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Australian Commonwealth
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May clash at Namur sparks World War I battle fears
Reports from Belgian frontiers indicate a major clash could occur near Namur and Waterloo as German forces mass in Hesbaye and around Liege. Cavalry skirmishes precede infantry actions with thousands of German troops and aerial incidents reported amid growing anticipation of a big offensive.
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Huntington Couple Still Under Arrest
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune reports Archer M. Huntington and his wife remain detained as spies in Nuernberg. The case sits with the German Foreign Office, which has not answered the State Department inquiry via Ambassador Gerard. The Huntingtons are noted New Yorkers. Huntington is heir to Collis P. Huntington and active in geographical work, owning maps of war zones.
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Washington
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Nuernberg
German Foriign
State Department
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Chicago
Council Committee On Public Markets
James A. Lawley
Conditions in Washington fish canneries criticized by official
Dr. Theresa McMahon told the Federal Industrial Commission that Washington fish canneries expose young female workers to long hours and unsanitary bunkhouses. She cited contracts offering 19 to 21 hour days for Chinese and Japanese labor, fines for Sunday or overtime refusals, 15 cent hourly pay, and severe fatigue leading to swollen feet.
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Washington
Theresa McMahon
State Industrial Commission
Federal Industrial Commission
Central Verein Sees 6000 Members Added at Convention
Joseph Frey, president of the Central Verein, reports 6000 new members joined the rall in the past year with growth prospects ahead. Pittsburg hosts the annual convention with officer elections and a mass meeting for women praising German efforts.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Joseph Frey
Central Verein
Rall
Arma
Bank of Cove Robbery in Cove Arkansas
Three masked men robbed the Bank of Cove in Cove Arkansas of 1000 dollars and locked the cashier in the vault before escaping. A posse pursued the robbers toward the Poteau Mountains as night fell.
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British Cruiser Seen Off Southern New England Coast
Reports tonight described a British cruiser and three French warships sighted near Southern New England. The English ship was observed off Nantucket shoals lightship. names of the French vessels were not provided.
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Britain bars foreigners landing as war turmoil grows
Reports saying Britain bans landing of all foreigners prompt Secretary Bryan to instruct Ambassador Page to verify and protest if true. Dispatches from Christiania and Havre note exclusion of non-British subjects, risking relief plans for Americans stranded abroad.
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House debates war price inquiry and new revenue plan
Washington August 11. The House approved 162 resolutions demanding investigations into rising food prices despite bumper crops. Representatives Moore Kelly and Farr asked executive departments to explain price increases, while Donahue proposed a special committee. Majority Leader Underwood said a war tax around 100 million dollars may be needed, possibly via stamp tax on liquor and higher duties on tea and coffee.
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German hunger drives dogs flesh bids in Liege
A Brussels dispatch reports German troops in Liege offering up to 2% cents per pound for dog flesh due to famine. Other items note Russians winning against Austrians and Belgian forces reclaiming Liege forts as German advances stall. The war front spans from Tirlemont to Jodeigns with Belgians stopping cavalry assaults.
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Ohio GOP leads in first statewide primary results
Ohio's first statewide primary results show Willis leading in the Republican governor race with Harding ahead for U S Senate. Hogan dominates Democratic strength while Cox trails in a closely watched campaign amid mixed early returns from 88 counties.
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Steubenville
Washington
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Harvey C. Garber
D. Staley Creamer
Senate Passes Emergency Bill On Admitting Foreign Ships
Washington Aug. 11 The Senate approved an emergency bill authorizing the President to admit foreign built ships under five years old to American registry. An amendment requiring U.S. ownership of majority stock in registering firms passed 26 to 25 and faces possible conference changes. An earlier effort to defeat the Jones amendment failed.
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Austrians Hold Miechow As Russians Press Front
Special Cable reports Austro German forces clash on the western border as Austria fights toward Southern Alsace and Galicia. Russian troops drive back Austrians from Radziviloff, with 140 Austrian wounded and 400 Cossacks killed or wounded in a brutal engagement. Longwy reports German French fighting near the border as six carloads of German prisoners move toward Russia via Vilna. four German officers are hospitalized.
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Bulgaria Proclaims State of War to Guard Frontiers
SOFTA Bulgaria reports that on Aug 11 a state of war was proclaimed to allow government measures for frontier protection against possible violations. The move aims to mobilize and prepare defenses across Bulgarian borders.
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Softa
Bulgaria
London
England holds eight hundred German sailors as prisoners of war
London reports that England now holds as prisoners of war eight hundred German sailors captured from ships taken by British war vessels or seized in British ports.
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London
England
Stand of Rebel Chiefs Endangers Mexico Peace
Washington reports indicate Mexico City has begun a peaceful transfer of power from Carbajal to the Constitutionalists as Federal troops withdraw and municipal police take charge. Carranza promises amnesty forthcoming, while U.S. officials weigh recognition tied to elections or a political convention amid reports Villa may seek a northern army convention.
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