Administration leaders urge postponement of strike threat
Washington reports President Wilson and congressional leaders negotiating eight hour railroad legislation to avoid a strike. A J Garretson, head of locomotive engineers, says unions could withdraw opposition if timing allows immediate passage. Senate Commerce Committee expected to act. Republicans pledge hard line.
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Washington
Congress
A. J. Garretson
Locomotive Engineers Organization
Wilson
Capitol
Ben Feloek
Ds Nauk
Omerrow
Lyds
Howevea
Justin Le Roy Truett Said To Rest By Sorrowing Friends
Justin Le Roy Truett, a popular youth in Hike County, is reported to have died. Friends gathered to pay tribute as mourners from Wells and nearby parts joined the community in mourning his loss.
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Justin le Roy Truett
Lalias
Triett
Hike
Wells
Basten
Kansas City Bans Tattooing Minors
Kansas City council strengthens protection for youths by banning tattooing of minors and imposing a five million dollar conse on licensed establishments. The ordinance targets adult and underage inking practices and seeks to curb related penalties.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Latoulig
Gaiety Secures Exclusive Triangle Service
The theatre announces it has secured exclusive rights to exhibit Triangle features in the city. The program includes a new Coward adaptation and a range of notable performers such as Dorothy Gish, Mack Sennett, and Fatty Arbuckle in early film reels. Local audiences expect a strong advance in entertainment.
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Iportance
New York
Gillie Burke
Wy ‘Tineher
Mac Marah
Lattin
Dowell Fairbanks
Mabel Newwood
Bronk Keenan
Funny Faces and Food in Libyan Desert Prisoner Tale
Captain Gwar kin Williams recounts nineteen weeks with survivors of a torpedoed ship as prisoners of the Senussi in the Libyan desert. Arabs laugh at mock hauteur and display tricks for dates and milk, with tales of a gold tooth, tattoos, a diary, and dental curiosities amid hardship.
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London
Gwarkin Wiliams
Mediterranean
Alwo
Ana Powell
Telline
Nigel
Shipping Interests Declare Embargoes
Shipping interests declare embargoes in San Francisco, with charters subject to orders. The record notes freight terms and signatures amid a tense trade scene as authorities address disruptions.
Vogelsane Nominated Assistant Secretary
President Wilson nominates Miexoier Vogelsane of San Francisco for Assistant Secretary of Interior. Announcement follows a meeting with Eidie Bey and other officials as the nomination proceeds through the process.
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Vogelsane
Washington
All
Miexoier Vogelsane
San Francisco
Wilson
Hazen Constable Shot in Blurred Murder Case
George Sharkey, a constable at Hazen, faced murder charges in the death of Mexican laborer Gaadaupe Chiveli. A predimentary hearing revealed intoxicated Mexicans in a shack at Hoeven, a confrontation with Sharkey, and Sharkey firing after a knife was drawn.
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George Sharkey
Thizen
Gaadaupe Chiveli
Ab Jon
Hoeven
Sharkey
Bad Pla Vito
Chat Gare
Kha
Chit Sharkey
Greece to Enter War Within 48 Hours Amid Global Conflict
Aug 21 Athens reports Greece will side with the Allies within forty eight hours as King Constantine is to meet a French minister today and British and Russian envoys soon after. Part of ongoing Lorraine fighting sees Germans breach lines at Partoy but are repelled with heavy losses. Russian forces counter Turkish assaults on the Stokhod front while Bulgarians suffer grave casualties as Serbia presses war demands and Turkey reinforcement talks intensify.
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Greece
Athens
Constantine
Sevete
Lorraine
Paris
Partoy
Believed Russia Will Strike Against Bulgaria
A chaotic fragment reports rumors that Russia plans to strike Bulgaria and notes anxiety in public opinion. The text mentions troop movements and European tensions, with unclear attribution and several garbled phrases.
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Russia
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Lkis
Whully
Issa
Erassiie
Romienia
Senator Pittman Praised for Labor Support in Washington
A letter lauds Senator Pittman for backing labor against private yard exemptions. It argues uniform treatment for private and government workers improves skill, efficiency, and overall job happiness, claiming Pittman’s stance benefits workers nationwide.
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Sovernin
Saein
Federa Authorities
Senter Pittman
Ponting
Washington
Senate Adopts James Amendment to Emergence Bill
The Senate on a voice vote unanimously adopted the James amendment to the Emergence bill, marking a procedural shift in the session. Ane Warlington commented on the change, noting its potential impact on subsequent measures and committee referrals.
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Wartington
Senate
James
Delayed Aircraft Saddens Garcia During Rodeo Week
Ute man Garcia in Elko expresses disappointment after a telegram from Jenny Anderson the birdman cancels his exhibition during Rodeo week due to a motor delivery delay. The note dated Aug 26 1926 from San Frametro cites possible impossibility to keep the engagement and seeks a substitute birdman if feasible.
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GS. Garcia
Elko
Jenny Anderson
San Frametro
Goreia
Elbe
Nevada
Government check funds allocated for state forest reserves
Governor Hoyle announces a large federal payment to Nevada to back public schools and forest reserves. The distribution lists amounts for Doushis Elke 400, Betnerardo MILT 19, Phambotdtt Tt, Lander Sau Lyon, Nye 3846.02, White Pine 1172.89, Washo 108.04. Cheques will be issued by the controller and treasurer. funds available for a few days.
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Hoyle
Neviala
Conerens
Owhileh
Yaeh
Doushis
Elke
Betnerardo
Milt
Toureka Son
Phambotdtt
Lander Sau Lyon
Nye
Cutting and Slashing Drama Delays Prospect Talks
Reported from Rene thoi Ov20 Sprinemesver and Surdia Sunt ssettield, two of the handing Progres elves Of The shite, the pair announce they will not halt their actions. They warn opponents that remaining in the process could undermine the old rules and delay any settlement.
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Rene Thoi
Sprinemesver
Surdia Suntssettield
Petition Proposes Hanging Preachers After Misread Sign
A signed petition circulated by a Franklin town group sparked alarm by proposing the hanging of all ministers in the city to fund an ordinance. The document, printed in legal language, caused outrage as readers learned it was a hoax after many attached signatures.
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Ormane
Gaspet
Dolly Cantwell
Amd Mer Harte
Beemie
Elenine
Tariff Wil Act Stirs Debate Over Trade to Germany
The Tariff Bill authorizes the President to retaliate against Britain by restricting tobacco shipments to Germany and Anetrlo. Lawmakers weigh economic impact and diplomatic consequences as the measure faces timely votes and committee reviews.
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Germany
Urgent appeal to Western Pacific train men halts strike
General Superintendent Mason urges all Western Pacific train men to postpone any strike. Harris Wein SlouK, California market director, asks union leaders to allow a referendum among rank and file before striking, warning of widespread harm to public welfare and California fruit growers on the eve of harvest.
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Mason
ALL Western Pacific
California
Bakers cut loaf size and raise pastry prices in California
San Francisco August 41 California Bakers Association applies a policy reducing bread loaves to twelve and a half ounces while doughnuts and other pastries rise to fifteen cents. The change signals broader price adjustments for daily staples.
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San Francisco
California Bakers' Association
British announce August wartime losses
London reports official British losses for August totaling 4 711 officers and 123 234 men killed wounded or missing across all fronts.
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London
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Fannie
Trougle Pictures
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Stokhod
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TL Anderson
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Aus
Eoging
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Lre
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