Senate Fights Socialism With Drive On Riches
Washington, Aug. 24. The American Federation of Labor backs conscription of wealth and war profits. President Wilson won't stop higher taxes on big incomes and war profits. La Follette's plan seeks rates above 44 percent, aiming to raise income tax by over 700 million annually. Simmons argues the measure shifts burden to the poor.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Famuel Gompers
United Press
Wilson
Senate
la Follette
Quaeterday
Wisconsin
Simmons
Finance Committee
Sinelar Simmons
House Wars and Means
Names Cause Commission Mix Up In Iowa
Meson City Iowa August 24 federal agents investigate an army commission after two men with identical hometowns and similar names, Lee C Robinson of Hampton is confused with another C Robinson from Hopeston. The Hampton Robinson is the son of banker and former state senator T J C Robinson.
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Army Commission
Lee C. Robinson
Hampton
Fee C. Robinson
Mopexton
Hopeston
Fort Sheridan
C. Stobinson
Wheat price expected above two dollars a bushel
Washington August 24 The Food Administration committee led by Dr H A Gorfied will recommend a price above two dollars a bushel for the 1917 wheat crop. The group will balance producer incentives for next year with wartime conditions and consumer relief in its forecasted price plan.
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Washington, DC
The
Food Administration
H. A. Gorfied
Crea
First Polish Regiment Quits German Legion
The officers and men of the First Polish Regiment have resigned in a body. The commander accepted the resignations and ordered the regiment sent to Gallipoli to be disbanded. Austrian authorities will decide on its disposal by the Austrian military authority.
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Copenhagen
Pollet Fegion
Gallela
Reverend Horace E Hayden Dies in Witheadarre Pa
Rev Horace E Hayden a prominent Ephacpa clergyman died at his home in Witheadarre Pa aged 80 He served as a curator for the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society for many years He was an author of several treaties and a native of the area His death occurred today at his home
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Horace E. Hayden
Witheadarre
Aus
Morgeo Kaiwin Hayden
Ephacpa
Fremer
Wyoming Historical and Cioological Society
Americans Lose When Sub Is Sunk in Atlantic Port
The Campana, an American tank steamer, was sunk by the German submarine U-2 on August 6. Captain and five crewmen were taken prisoner. the ship fired 400 shots with two hits before surrendering. Bruce, third mate, led crew into boats and reached a French warship that night.
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Atlantic Port
Campanas
Cuitiers
Surren- Catrt
Seanase Bruce
Campana
Aanon
Bruce
Suti- Marine
Gorng
Olives
Coal Price Fixes Take Effect Across Regions
Washington reports President Wilson's fixed coal prices are now in effect with soft coal pricing to follow within hours. Officials warn high rates strain the public, while miners and operators threaten job actions and potential government seizure if relief stalls. Chicago sees a price cut, other regions anticipate further changes and possible contract abrogation.
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Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
St. Louis
Congress
New York
Chicago
Alabama
Birmingham
Wileon
Denver Merchants’ Association
Ohio
Indianapolis
Texas
Oklahoma
Frank Farrington
Illnois
Neptune relief steamer confirms Arctic rescue progress
St John s Newfoundland August 34 The relief steamer Neptune commanded by Capt Robert Thrtlett is off Labrador s coast with members of the McMillan Arctic expedition party from Greenland. The ship should reach St John s by daybreak The Neptune left St John s last July with supplies for the McMillan expedition marooned in the Arctic for nearly four years Three prior rescue attempts failed Capt Bartlett expected to return by early autumn The McMillan party left New York on July 19 1918.
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St. Johns
N. F
Neptune
Robert Thrtlett
McMillan Arctic Exploration
Greenland
Labrador
Benday
St. Johna
McMinn
Arctic
McMillan
Bartrett
North
Omen
New York
Wilson Welcomes Japanese Delegation at White House
President Wilson received Viscount Lahti head of the Japanese mission and Ambassador Saito at the White House amid military and naval aides. Secretary Lansing accompanied the officials as the meeting emphasized cordial relations between the United States and Japan.
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Wilson
Washington
Wi- Won
Japan
Inienkoe
United States
Viscount Lahti
Minsion
Saio
White House
Lanning
British Warships Bombard Geebrugee Subbase
Amsterdam reports British warships bombarded the German submarine base at Geebrugee last evening. The Telegraaf correspondent cites the action as part of ongoing naval operations in the area with no immediate reports on damages or casualties.
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Amsterdam
Hriliah
Bella
Geebrugee
Monastir Fire Response Reported Amid Attack Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Monastir was set ablaze by an attack. The message references telegraph communication and mentions possible arson or bombing though details are unclear and names are unreadable.
Made Bouth Dakota Manager
I A Kogora of Minneapolis was appointed manager of the northern division of the Red comprising Minnesota North Dakota and Montana. The move bars from seeing the one chair Ames Bow order, with Ming Bing likely involved.
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Bouth Dakota
Wasthington
A. I. Kogora
Minneapolis
The
Red
Minnesota
Vieters
Ming Bing
Ames
Germany pressures Netherlands and Denmark over war needs
United Press reports Germany uses economic leverage to force Dutch shipbuilding and coal access, threatening more steel for vessels if Netherlands acts against German interests for the war and postwar years. Denmark faces unclear pressure amid a broader American embargo impact and tense cross border mobilization near Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Netherlands
Ted
Holland
State Department
Denmark
Or & Menace
Double Shell Store On American Ships
Washington D C Aug 4 a report on the submarine destruction of the American tank steamer Campana says the crew ran out of shells during the fight and ammunition for armed merchant ships will be doubled. Campana had 120 shells. captain and five crew were captured by the submarine.
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Washington D.C
Wrench Cruiaer
Gompers Talks to Wilson on Strikes
Washington, Aug. 23. President Wilson and Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, conferred on the national strike situation. Gompers said he presented Labor's grievances and was assured labor rights would be cared for. He warned that war labor problems need better labor representation to maintain promised utilities.
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Washington, D
Wilson
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompern
Gompera
No S Tribe
Hue
Harding to discuss coal problem with state council
Governor Harding travels to Chicago for the Midwest coal men conference and plans a Friday meeting of the Iowa state council of defense. The council will consider cooperating with the national council to appoint an emergency food agent in counties lacking a county agent under the new food bill.
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Dee Moines
Harding
Chicago
State Council of Defense
National Counell
Hat of American Consul Knocked Off in Odessa
Odessa report of a Molotovike style crowd at a demonstration where an American Consul Ray was attacked and his hat knocked off. Several hooligans surrounded the consul and men who failed to remove their hats faced threats. Public intervened and the disturbance dispersed.
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Odessa
Melaheviki
Ray
Bernstorff’s Nephew Captured by French Forces
Aug 1944 report from Parla describes 6th corps prisoners held by the French inside Dead Man’s Bill area. Among them is battalion commander with his staff, including Count Eugene Bernstorff, nephew of the former German ambassador at Washington.
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Parla
Dead Man
Bill
Hie
Eugene Bernstorff
Washington
Warn farmer against winter fodder shortage
Chicago August 14 farmers were told to save cornatalks or face a fodder shortage next winter. The warning came from J B Lamton agricultural expert of the C B and Q railroad who said the alert was being spread nationwide.
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Chicago
J. B. Lamton
C., B. & Q. Railroad
U S Plans Storage Plants to Save Potatoes
Chicago reports C J Blanchard of the reclamation service announces federal action to establish storage plants in the west to conserve potatoes amid efforts to save spud supplies.
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U.S
Chicago
C. J. Blanchard
Athlistician
The
Reclamation Service
Plummer to command forces amid garrisoning plans
Plummer is slated to command at the encampment and arrives Friday with thousands of officers expected to redraw lines of the First Graft army. Senior colonels Howls, Ca, Green, and others are named. Camp John A. Verdin in Chicago is cited as a view in command. John M. Adams of Cincinnati is noted amid a Union Pacific railway gauge issue affecting Missouri river and Pacific points.
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A. Phrmamer
Hia Soméng
HK. K. Howls
W. Ca. C. R. Green
H. B
Od Rodences
John A. Vernin
Ciéeaga
Pontar View
John M. Adams
Cincinnati
Union Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Pacific
Somers Elected G A R Commander in Kokomo
Reston Aug 24 Orlando A pom ee Kokomo Ind was elected commander in an Army post.
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Reston
Orlando A.pomee
Kokomo
Ind
Mander
Scandal in Teuton Army Over Munitions Premium Scheme
Reports from July 30 describe German official documents found with prisoners detailing a graft in munitions salvage. Soldiers damaged shells and cartridges to claim premiums, reassembling or disposing parts to collect rewards, with circulars instructing destruction after reading.
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Germany
Drafted men on appeal move to army pending decision says official
Des Moines Aug 31 Chairman N D Ely of the southern district appeal board said that when a drafted man appeals to the president from an exemption board ruling he is moved to the army pending the outcome. Ely said attorneys advise men otherwise.
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Des Moines
N. D. Ely
Southern District Appeal Board
Senenes
Army
Ely
English Railroad Men Break Truce On Wages
English railroad workers abandon the October 1914 wage truce and demand a raise of one pound per week plus shorter hours. They urge the executive committees to give notice of termination of the truce and resume disputes by strike if needed.
Appointment reshapes fronts in Petrograd drive
Petrograd reports General Klatchitsky named commander on the northern front succeeding General Kremberaky. General Kletchitsky, Brueaufft’s longtime ally, is named commander on the central front after the summer victory that drove Avатrian troops from Bukowina.
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Petrograd
Klatchitsky
Kremberaky
Kletchitsky
BrueaUofft
Bukowina
Bean growers and dealers reach conference with food administration
Washington reports a two day conference between bean growers and dealers and the food administration ends with an agreement to work with the government. Public expectations and policy details are being coordinated for supply and pricing.
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Washington, D. C
Policy Speech Warns Against Right Alone in War
Amsterdam reports Dr. von Kuehlmann stating a policy based on both might and right is essential. He outlines a plan to seek with allies and neutrals while protecting rights and avoiding enemy deceit, urging trust in the army and navy and caution against conciliatory signals.
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Amaterdam
Vom Kuehlmann
Eens
Conanue
von Kuehlmann
Finland Crisis Deepens as Socialists Press Landtag
In Finland the cabinet is hard to form and socialists press to renew sections of the dissolved landtag on August 28. Premier Kerensky orders prevents reopening. clashes occur in Helsingfors with unemployed workers and soldiers firing on citizen guards.
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Petrograd
Finland
Kerensky
Stakhoviteh
Ingman
Shalmo
Nea Helsingfors
Helsingfors
Landtag
Russia
England's Actors Go on Daily Tea Souses
London reports show actors in a tea fueled craze since the antitreating epoch and alcohol ban. A resting performer admitted nine cups of tea since breakfast, displaying feverish nerves and glittering eyes as tea intoxication spreads among peers.
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England
London
Daily Express
German Girls Ordered Home from Harvest Work
Berne reports many German girls working as nannies in Switzerland were officially summoned to return home. The move aims to redeploy workers in Germany and prevents them from returning to Swiss harvest tasks.
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Berne
Switserland
Nurees
Senveapte
Two Nebraskans Die in Wyoming Auto Crash
Cheyenne Wyoming reports 18 year old driver and two Nebraskans, Ceriigge and J B Clark of Scotts Bluff, Neb, killed when their car returning from Denver to Scotts Bluff rolled over near here.
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Cheyenna
Wyo
Ceriigge
J. B. Clark
Scotts ‘“Bluff
Denver
Colo
Scotts Bluff
Here
Farmers protest as labor conscription is enforced
Washington August 1. Iowa agricultural communities erupt over farm labor conscription for the war effort. Senator Kenyon promises action and to seek assurances amid mounting protests.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Menator Kenyon
Nak Ag
Unclear fragment hints at Adler crew armband detail
Fragmentary text mentions Adler and a crew or group with a possible number 13. Details are incomplete, making precise meaning difficult.
Great Italian Push Continues in World War I Fronts
The report details ongoing Allied and German combat actions across multiple fronts. Canadians press near Fort G and surrounding mines while German counterattacks fail on several Verdun fronts. Russian and Baltic maneuvers show gains for Germans along the Gulf of Riga, with Russian withdrawals reported near Raggedzem and Kemmern amid heavy artillery.
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Verdun
Gag
Aisne
Laffaux Mill
Cerny
Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
Riga
Berlin
Raggedzem
Kemmern
Shioylin
Frankendorf
Russian War Department
Artillery Concentration Rages on Front as Cadorna Advances
Reports from the Italian front describe a heavy artillery buildup with 2,006 pieces active along a 37 mile front as Clenera Cadorna’s forces push forward. Prisoners claim many Austrian batteries were silenced while morale shows strain amid ongoing infantry advances. Parallel notes from the British front near Ypres report initial successes in operations east and northeast of the town.
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Clenera Cadorna
Rearunitianale
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Ypres
Leaders Demand Russian Aid as Tension Mounts
Washington news reports center on Russia where officials weigh dispatches from Petrograd and Moscow. Analysts foresee possible open conflict, while U S officials debate whether to send troops or merely supply and transport to sustain Russia in the war effort amid German-influenced instability.
Peace prospects grow as Russia faces new German moves
Washington reports Berlin aims at Riga and presses eastern offensive while Petrograd debates a national council. Elihu Root meets with Secretary Lansing as rumors swirl of cabinet clashes and radical reform amid looming Moscow upheaval and possible armed conflict.
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Germany
Russia
Arene
Petrograd
Elihu Hoot
American Commission To
Lansiax
Riga
Czar's Agents Seen Following Kerensky Amid Uproar
In Petrograd a brave bank clerk drew Kerensky’s attention as mobs attacked a fire agency. Police and crowds believed revolutionaries sparked the fire. The clerk’s intervention aided him and Kerenaky’s standing, though secret police shadowed him night and day for six months.
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Petrograd
Malis
Kerensky
Pfr
Kerenaky
Chinese pirates attempt seizure of British steamer Laeries
Amoy August 24 British steamer Laeries bound from Singapore to Amoy faced a pirate attack. The crew of 900 Chinese sailors repelled the attempt after a brief engagement, with the attackers eventually retreating.
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Amoy
Hina
Laeries
Mingapore
Minang
Ata
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