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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
Witnesses before the U S commission on industrial relations urged abolishing home work in New York City. They argued foreigners blacked language barriers and accepted low pay, while reports warned of infection risk in inner-workspaces.
New York reports E Ashmead Bartlett special correspondent for the London Daily Telegraph and New York American explains allied aims in the war. He says the objective is lasting peace by crushing German autocracy, securing restitution for Belgium, Rhine frontier for France, and naval surrender for England, with a future British Belgian force prepared to strike a decisive blow.
The Senate approved after two hours of debate an emergency war risk insurance bill carrying a $5,000,000 appropriation to insure American vessels and cargoes against war danger.
Washington Aug 22 The government is determined to develop a merchant marine and will take needed steps. The White House aims to curb obstruction and push shipping legislation including war risk insurance and government purchase bills within a week. Brokers seeking high prices for ships press for government deals.
Four Americans Edward Walker of Macon Georgia and a Mr and Mrs Cade survived Muhlhausen fighting after exposure to artillery for days. They fled the line to the Blank Forest and reached safety aided by a letter from a soldier.
Federal receivership of the Kansas Natural Gas Company appears dissolved after earlier establishment. Incomplete text references a court action and status unknown with unclear dates or entities.
A motion to mandamus a United States district judge in Kansas to turn over property tied to a dual state and federal receivership was denied. The receivership was dissolved on motion by Kansas Pipe Line Company, a subsidiary, which argued the asset had dissipated under the combined proceedings.
In Arizona a clash escalates as a posse engages Mexican horse thieves at Devil's Canyon. Five Americans, including Deputy Sheriff Finn Brown and two Millers, are reported dead or missing while locals from Hay prepare to strike the canyon sheltering bandits. The fight followed earlier confrontations after Mexican thieves fled a prior engagement.
Paris reports a French airship fired projectiles on two German cavalry camps in Belgium then returned safely. Adolphe Pegoud, returning to port, says his winged aircraft was struck by seven bullets and two shells during a 186 mile venture into German territory.
London reports Kaiser William orders resistance to Japan while Japan readies to act as the ultimatum to Germany nears its Sunday expiry. Tokyo is expected to move on Kiaochow, the Kyao area protectorate in China, amid rising tensions.
Washington reports that China asked the United States to act as trustee in any transfer of Kalo-Chau from Japan to China if Japan loses the protectorate to Germany. Officials say the United States would require assurance from both Japan and Great Britain before agreeing, and some believe China aims to bind the U S to Germany’s interests.
American Samoa news from Apia reports shock over the Germany Britain declaration of war. The German commandant doubts Apia’s defendability and naval utility as a base. The Sok-Solf arrived with government and private funds on shore, while the Apia wireless station went live and broadcast the declaration.
Senate debate centers on a resolution by Senator Gallinger reaffirming the United States Open Door in China. The measure warns against any operation by the Status Quo in Pacific and Oceania waters as war in Europe widens.
Berlin reports refer to wartime prophecies and public doubt about a possible clash with Japan. The account cites German expectations, cautious officials, and a veteran narrator recounting past declarations and the idea of sacrifice for Germany’s future.
The report notes Jewish Farmers Bank of New York receives a charter to support War Savings and Loan efforts. The brief item lists the department and city as New York, highlighting the bank’s role in wartime financing and community banking.
Baltimore August 22 C Hageltin Basher husband of the former Mrs Isaac KE Emerson mother of Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt is in serious condition at Cambridge from a gunshot wound to the head the wound believed self inflected He was found at the foot of a stairs at his residence Algonquin Manor near Cambridge at 7 o clock unconscious and blood drenched Mrs Basher was at Col Ewell's home eight miles away when summoned Police Chief Pritchell of Cambridge says evidence shows a quarrel occurred while riding in an automobile yesterday afternoon Basher allegedly stopped the machine and returned to the manor Mrs Hashor went to the Ewell place Dr Price Goldaborough treating Hashor says the wound was accidental.
Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds expects several indictments within days stemming from a White House ordered probe into food price rises since World War I upheaval. Officials declined to specify cities, and prosecutions will not be localized to any region. McReynolds has kept White House informed and will file a formal report soon.
A severe electrical storm swept Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Heights injuring 26 and killing five including Anna Burnetsky age 68 and Joseph Griffiths 60. The watchman, two girls, and several others are among the dead or injured in the late day catastrophe. Property losses run into hundreds of thousands.
Professor Frank W. Brown, a long time head of the public speaking department in Des Moines, travels to South Dakota. The article notes Brown and his affiliation with the Separiman 4 division and mentions extension work and regional connections. The text is partially garbled but preserves Brown as a key figure and the travel context.
London reports indicate Libau fortifications near St Petersburg were heavily damaged by German fleet fire for about two hours. Ships are also said to have damaged Hango harbor works in Finland and Cattaro port in Austria. Russian officials claim successes against Austrian and German forces in Polish and Baltic regions.
New York Admiral Dewey at Manhattan Beach restaurant foresees a revival of the U S merchant marine if Congress amends ship navigation laws to allow foreign build vessels under the American flag. He cites past naval battles and the Monitor as proof providence guides U S destiny and urges swift action to expand carrying trade.
In Minooka Illinois on August 21 Albert of New York City fell 1 000 his he w ve.
Hoboken suffers shipping halt causing disruption on the North River. The stoppage affects passenger and freight movements, with barge and ferry services constrained by wartime restrictions and related port slowdowns. Local merchants report delays and financial strain as trade declines.
Report from London notes considerable outposting along the German eastern frontier suggesting Russian efforts to finish concentration work. No major combats yet in the region. Austrian forces are occupied with Hungary and helping Serbia, limiting progress.
Vienna reports the Austrian government issued a general call to arm all able bodied men from ages 18 to 42. The dispatch notes the mobilization reflects wartime needs and directs conscripts to report to local military authorities.
A garbled report describes Dutch forces near Amster dam with London routing and German air activity. The text mentions aerial encounters, guards firing, and unusual movements over Dulceh, with references to Meeren and surrounding lanes.
In Ottawa Aug 21 the House of Commons approved a war appropriation of 50 million dollars. The measure was passed amid debate on military organization and national mobilization as Canada shifts to wartime footing.
Unclear text suggests a political struggle with leaders seeking control and a pivotal election. The fragment references a provident or provocation and a potential ceasefire or decision affecting the revolt. Names and places are not intelligible in the available material.
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