New York bill targets poor telephone service for wife
The article notes a New York bill pressing a telephone company over service that delayed a man’s call to his wife at their summer home. It cites a one afternoon and evening disruption, the man’s stay in the city, and the proposed suspension of service until payment is settled. It also mentions broader wartime and political notes including ambassadors, cables between the United States and Japan, and labor strikes affecting rail and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tussia
Advertising Club
David Francis
United States
Ieview Businessen
Uansted
Japan
Hi Ie
Ilte
Wolchak
Elate Department
Cetoo
Russala
Kerensky
Vladvortok
Kolchak
Ireland
Quity Association
Atrtkhe
George M. Cohan
Wm. A. Tirady
Charles Hopkins
Balt Lake
Alout
Hanberger
Smith
Omaha
Epin
Colin
Progarbeker
Crolaat
Frond Oper
Howe
Oehers
Ribedi Taninky
Maney Judlinge
Manger
Theo
Thia Thaoter
Aethra
Switzerland
America
Candi
Baxgland
Frivre Club
Peni
George Moban
Oli
Kine
Mhiladelipoia Kapil ‘Transit Compy
Juex Milholland
Mere Jeanne No Milhotavid
Meadow Mount
New York City
Alomtrad Island
Bo Be Phillipe
Permat Wnder
Weevmllog
Massichusetts Commission
Protests and border action as U S troops pursue bandits
Mexican ambassador protests to the State Department over American troops crossing the border in pursuit of bandits who abducted two U S officers. Washington reports no formal protest yet. Diaz era notes Mexico seeks withdrawal and improved U S Mexico understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Gow
Wilson
Berlancu
Candelaria
Tex
Honilae
Langhorne
Big Mend
Coeme Hkengoechon
Couneel
Presidio
Pruneda
Cuchillo Parade
Mon
Dickman
Marta
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Faetle Pane
Marfa
San Antonio
George T. Langhorne
Lie Bend
Chemaelyen
Binalon
Nuevo Leon
Queretaro
Yu Oman Aml
Tabanco
Mexico City
Army of the United States
Electh
United States
Department of Foreign Relations
Emissey
Bonillas
Federation of Labor Unions
Liberal Constitution Party
Mexican Congress
Iferrald
State” Department
Foreign Office
A. Goeniga
Mexico Choy
Laredo
Monteres
Nuevo Lauredo
Monterey
Zambowne
Nuevo Loun
Vialeywece
General Wood Best Man at Wedding of Campaign Comrade
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood served as best man for Col. F. J. McConnell and Katherine Farrell during a ceremony at St Ambrose church in Chicago. The pair had previously met at Camp Funston Kansas where both sought overseas duty. Mae Farrell served as maid of honor, with other guests including Lt. Gen. Leonard Wood and families.
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Chicago
Leonard Wood
Camp Funston
Kan
F. J. McConnell
Katherine Farrell
Wilkesbarre
St. Ambrose's Chilf
Wood
Mise Mae Farrell
McConnell
Philippines
Mia
Juvenile Arson Plot Turns Violent Against Officer
Sioux Falls August 23 Raymond Migier ten-year-old was arrested for bad checks. A policeman tried to search him and Migier drew a revolver firing twice at the officer, missing both times, then shot himself in the head. The wound is believed serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Raymond Migier
Hoe
Bigler
Archduke Joseph thanks Romania for saving Hungary
Archduke Joseph, head of the Hungarian state, sent a telegram to King Ferdinand thanking Romania for aiding in crushing Bolshevists. Premier Friederich also expressed thanks to General Holban of the Romanian army for restoring order in VIka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumania
Duchareat
Archduke Joseph
Ferdinand
Hungary
Bolsheviats
Friederich
Holban
Humanian Army
Wilson Replies on Peace Power and League Questions
Washington reports President Wilson responding to Senator Fall's written questions on peace without Senate ratification. He states no power to proclaim peace by proclamation and would not concede such authority. He argues treating without full treaty ratification would stain national honor and cites concerns over colonial disposals and League of Nations involvement.
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Washington
Fall
New Mexico
Wilson
Senate
Germany
White House
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
League
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Switzerland
Spain
Theeague
Eatue of Nations
United States
France
Great Britain
Africa
Commission of Tve Oe
Belgium
Saar Basin
Council of the
Saar
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Upper
Silesia
Nes
Full
Ex Empress Chooses Doorn for Exile Home in Holland
Ex Empress selects the House of Doorn as her future residence with husband aiming to live as country gentry in Holland. The former emperor has yet to visit Doorn, with plans to travel there soon. the house has 12 rooms plus servants rooms and is expected to be her retirement retreat.
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Amerongen
Tucssday
Doorn
William Hohenzollern
Holland
Montana fires beyond control
Missoula faces serious fire threat as ashes fall in Wallace and flames spread across northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Fire crews advance reports of fires near Meadow Creek and Placer Creek while Selway forest lines collapse and aid from Denver arrives amid widespread manpower shortages.
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Missoula
Mont
Wallace
Idaho
Washington
Montana
Denver
Meadow Creek
Selway Forest
Salmon River
Placer Creek
Kooskia
Clearwater
Nex Perce
Inland Empire
Strife Flares as Strike Sympathizers Attack Cars
In Los Angeles disturbances rose as strike sympathizers gathered on Central Avenue blocking passenger cars and stoning crews, prompting police action. In Pittsburgh, street car workers voted on returning to work or staying out, facing a potential 6 cent an hour wage gain if they resume. An attempted salvage of the treasure ship Islander was reported after its wreck on August 16 between Douglas and Admiralty Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Tex
Mexico
Leonard Matlack
Rio Grande
Presidio
Palisades
Ojinaga
Conchos River
Con
Antonia Proneda
Cuchillo Parado
Carrunxa
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Aneles Railway Company
Central Avenue
Pittsburgh
Mittehurgh
Mittwburgh Street Railway
War Labor Board
Salvage Company
Douglas
Admiralty
Southewest Alanke
Daniels Opens Pearl Harbor Drydock In New Era
Honolulu Aug. 22 Mrs Josephus Daniels wife of the secretary of the navy pressed a button opening the Pearl Harbor drydock gates. Secretary Daniels declared the dock open to merchant ships and warships and expected Pearl Harbor to become one of the world’s great marine stations. The 1001 foot long structure cost about 9.1 million dollars and marks a major naval engineering feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Pearl Harbor Dry Dock
Daniels
Hawaiian Islands
Pearl Harbor
Npo
New York
Duke Kohanamoku
Kamehameha
Navy
Joohe
Anchorage
Hawaii
Giant Airplane Believed Lost Near Dakar
Paria August 22 The French airship Goliath long believed missing after departing Mogador Morocco for Dakar Saturday was deemed lost in aviation circles eight passengers aboard. The craft left Versailles August 11 reaching Casablanca the same day then headed for Dakar with machine guns and rifles aboard. En route it landed at Mogador and a final wireless message indicated it was near Dakar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Mogador
Morocco
Dakar
Versailles
Casa Clancy
Boussoutrot
Casa Blanca
Mogaver
Bahara
Mogedor
Dukar
Chinese factions move toward reunion talks in Shanghai
Washington reports conferences in Shanghai aim to adjust North and South China relations with a likely early agreement. Wang Tong named head of the northern delegation, while a southern leader at Canton resigns from party post over dissatisfaction with Canton negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shanghai
China
State Department
Wang Tong
North
Ole
Canton
Pouthorn
Hhanghal
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