American steel firms acquire European plants to control continental output
Geneva Aug 7. American steel companies have bought the Doehlewercke steel factories in Vienna and Dusseldorff, the largest in Europe, and are negotiating for the Skoda works and noted gun plant. If successful, the American concerns will virtually control the entire steel output of Germany and Austria and more of continental Europe.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Doehlewercke
Vienna
Dusseldorff
Europe
Skoda
Senators press authority on wage board amid railroad strike
Washington reports Senator Cummings asserts plenary power to handle wage demands from railway workers while Director General Hines may judge wage rises. A national conference is set by railway labor unions as 450,000 members vote on a strike. In the Midwest, Chicago and Northwestern suspends freight. Great Northern shopmen strike swells to 500, with 2,000 citywide.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate
Cummings
Wilson
Hines
National Conference On Railway Control
The
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Chicago
Iowa
Minnesota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Middle West
Spokane
Great Northern Railway
Rail barons accused of looting U S roads by Plumb
Glenn Fr. Plumb, Chicago lawyer, told the lease committee that Wall Street banks controlled by Rockefeller and Morgan are systematically looting public highways. He cited the New Haven, Chicago and Alton, Rock Island, and Frisco lines as examples of wrecking and looting.
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Washington
Associated Press
Glenn Fr. Plumb
Chicago
Railroad Brotherhoods
Senate
Lease Committee On Interstate Commerce
Wall Street
Rockefeller and
Morgan
United States
New Haven
Chicago & Alton
Rock Island
Frisco
Plumb
Germany gains recognition from Denmark Norway and Sweden
London Aug 7 The republic of Germany headed by Ebert has received recognition from Denmark Norway and Sweden according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Republic OF Germany
London
Associated Press
Denmark
Norway
Ebert
Adventurous Canadian Aims Rockies Crossing Flight
Captain I. C. Hoy, a Canadian army flyer, departed Vancouver for Calgary hoping to make the first flight ever across the Canadian Rockies. The bold mission reflects early aviation ambitions and national daring.
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Vancouver
B. C
Associated Press
I. C. Hoy
Calgary
Canadian Rockies
Hoover of hoarders facing court actions nationwide
Attorney General Palmer orders all federal district attorneys to pursue cases against hoarders of foodstuffs and initiates suits against five major meat packing concerns under anti trust laws. Chicago district attorney Clyne plans criminal and civil actions under Sherman law, with charges under the food control act. President Wilson’s upcoming address will focus on the high cost of living.
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Washington
Associated Press
Palmer
Department of Justice
Chicago
Charles F. Clyne
Pacific Fleet Reviewed by Secretary Daniels at San Diego
Secretary of the Navy Daniels rode the cruiser Montana as the Pacific fleet passed in fog in San Diego. A nineteen gun salute welcomed Daniels, who later met Admiral Rodman aboard his flagship and viewed ships tied at the wharves. Oregon was ordered recommissioned and to sail to San Francisco for a fleet review by President Wilson from its bridge.
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San Diego
Associated Press
Daniels
Montana
Admiral Rodman
New Mexico
Bremerton
Wash
Associated
Navy Department
Oregon
San Francisco
Wilson
Golden Gate
Senate panel to weigh Mexican situation inquiry
The senate committee on foreign relations will consider tomorrow a request from several senators for an investigation into the Mexican situation.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Shipyard Workers Warned on Wages Reduction
Seattle Aug 7 The Skinner Endy shipyards cut wages for 1200 skilled workers. The Metal Trades Council urges acceptance while awaiting appeal to international union heads negotiating a coast wide shipyard wage agreement.
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Seattle
Associated Press
Skinner & Endy
Metal Trades Council
Street Car Strike Paralyzed Brooklyn Line Riots
Rioting and shooting dominated the second day of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit strike in New York. Strikers say about 95 percent of the system is paralyzed as a wrecking crew faces gunfire during clashes.
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New York
Associated Press
Brooklyn
Cordova People Homeward Bound on the Alaska
Seattle August 7 The steamship Alaska bound for the North sails at nine oclock with two hundred aboard. Cordova passengers include Fred Long and wife J G Mathews John Lindsey and wife Caroline Thelma and Alice Lindsey F Whitman and wife Elbert Normand H F Faulkner T B Ryan and wife Mrs B Harwood R Blix Mrs Lewis Kerler William Kieley and wife Mrs L J Day and baby Richard Mitton Arthur Mitton Evelyn Hassard Billie Hassard Mrs W H Hassard Stephen Mainaroff L M Steeinie Mrs I Lee Miss F Steernie and a steerage passenger James Wickersham sails for Ketchikan aboard the Alaska tomorrow morning.
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Seattle
Alaska
North
Cordova
Fred Long
J. G. Mathews
John Lindsey
Caroline
Thelma
Alice Lindsey
F. Whitman
Elbert Normand
H. F. Faulkner
T. B. Ryan
P. Harwood
R. Blix
Lewis Kerler
William Kieley
L. J. Day
Richard Mitton
Arthur Mitton
Evelyn Hassard
Billie Hassard
W. H. Hassard
Stephen Mainaroff
L. M. Steeinie
I. Lee
F. Steernie
James Wickersham
Ketchikan
Mornengers
Oil interests push for U.S. intervention in Mexico
The Texas board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian church reports American oil interests are manufacturing propaganda to draw the United States into war with Mexico. It says the public is being deceived by inspired propaganda and that intervention is coming as fast as these interests can push it.
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New York
Associated Press
Board of Foreign Missions For
Texas
The
Presbyterian Church
United States
Mexico
Hungarian government overthrown. Archduke Joseph forms Budapest ministry
The Hungarian cabinet has been overthrown and Archduke Joseph, with entente consent, has established a ministry in Budapest. The Archduke once led Austrian forces on the eastern front and sought Hungary's independence. Rumanians seize Budapest supplies for shipment to Romania. entente mission confirms agreement with Joseph. American troops stationed in Budapest.
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Paris
Associated Press
Archduke Joseph
Entente
Budapest
Hungary
Rumania
Clemenceau
Man Accused Of Bomb Outrage Leaps To Death In Los Angeles
Charles McGwire assistant chief engineer for Los Angeles city utilities leaped eleven stories from District Attorney Woolwine's office after being told a grand jury may indict him for the bombing of former Assistant Attorney General Lawler's home. Lawler and his wife were seriously injured as the blast and fire destroyed the residence. The case was tied to alleged radical labor motives against Lawler's prosecutions of dynamiters. Lawler had opposed McGwire's bid to break a will contest connected to a capitalist heir.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Charles McGwire
Board of Public Utilities
Atorney Woolwine
Woolwine
Lawler
McGwire
Crand
Hydroplanes Classified Under Passenger Boat Regulations
Los Angeles reports that hydroplanes used for passenger service are now treated as motorboats under customs rules. They must carry life preservers flying lights anchor lights fire extinguishers and a signaling system. Collector Elliott argues hydroplanes are subject to sea passenger protection regulations and has referred the matter to Washington for action.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
John B. Elliott
Elliott
Washington
Permission to Fly Passengers and Freight Across the Mexican Border
The record cites an allowance or request authorizing commercial air travel across the Mexican border for carrying passengers and express shipments or freight. This briefing notes the scope includes overland border routes and cross border aviation operations.
De Valera to Visit Spokane Next Month
Spokane prepares for Eamonn De Valera, president of the Irish republic, to visit the city next month with a public reception planned in his honor.
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Spokane
Associated Press
Eammonn de Valera
Fish Prices at Noon Reported in Market Quotation
Halibut sold at 13 and a half cents, sable fish at 5 cents, ling and red cod at 4 cents. The brief market note records midday prices for these fish types.
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Seattle
Associated Press
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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