Retail coal price plan sparks debate on relief and profits
Washington officials review federal control of coal distribution and retail pricing. The administration aims to curb jobber profits and set uniform prices for anthracite, with specific per ton limits and screening charges for ships at Atlantic or lake ports.
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Com Administration
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Ie Cummings
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Marty A.garfield
Coal Administration
Opler
Adeoatts’ Trade Commission
Atlantic
Lake Ports
Buffalo
Russian Spy Claimant Arrested in San Francisco
Barry De Laskime, who said he was a Russian diplomat, was seized on arrival by authorities from a steamer. He carried a Russian passport and $3,000 in cash in trunks and was to be questioned about his mission.
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San Francisco
Barry De-Laskime
Plot to Burn Food Extends Across Nation
Masinnati, Aug. 25. An alleged nationwide plot to destroy food was uncovered today when James Herachberger, assistant state fire marshal, announced the discovery of a fire plant in a major wholesale house. A large floor area had been cut away and filled with explosives.
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James Herachberger
Aasistant
Holland Gets Grain If She Aids Belgians
Agreement reached between the United States and Holland provides release of grain for shipment to the Netherlands with the condition that portions be used for relief of Belgians in need.
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Holland
Girl shoots self and dies near Rapids la
Aug. 4 reported a young woman named Hoyer wounded herself at Linn County Home. She died of her wounds shortly after the incident. No further details provided about motive or circumstances.
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Hoyer
Linn County
2000 Officers Head to Camp Monday
Live nes la Aug 34 Two then ri from Fort Snelling will rueway by special train half of those who will drill Coesdary at Camp Dodge
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Fort Snelling
Coesdary
Camp Dodge
Arrests as home invasion leads to police pursuit
Eighteen men were arrested after forcing entry into Policeman Manuel Rose’s home while he and his family slept. Rose fired a warning shot with a revolver and informed the police. The group sought a striker and faced charges for carrying concealed weapons.
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Thomas
John Hogan
Charles Can
Manuel Rose
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Texas House Votes to Impeach Ferguson
The Texas House adopted by 82 to 51 a resolution to present articles of impeachment against Governor James E. Ferguson. A nine member committee was appointed to draft the articles and report to the house first thing this morning following 13 charges brought by Speaker F. O. Fuller alleging illegal acts.
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Western Front tally notes 26 000 prisoners in three days
Maj. Gen. Frederick B. Maurice reports to the Associated Press that Entente forces have taken 26 000 prisoners in three days on the western front, with 32 000 since July 31. He says Russian front disarray is less serious than feared and German advances in Moldavia and south Galicia show limited impact.
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Frederick B. Maurice
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Galicia
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Burned Oil Tanker Navajo Destroyed By Fire At Sea
An oil tanker Navajo homeward bound from Atlantic ports caught fire August 16 after a four hour battle with a submarine. The crew of 37 escaped on an American steamer and reported the explosion of a tel pipe caused the blaze. The ship sank stern first but registered a hit beneath the U-boats periscope and proceeded to France for repairs.
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Ave
France
Garrett Confirmed as Nominee in Baltimore
Washington August 2 The nomination of John W Garrett of Baltimore was confirmed though the text is garbled the core fact is his nomination and confirmation in Baltimore with reference to the Netherlands context unclear due to OCR errors
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John W. Garrett
Baltimore
Netherlands
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Henry Ford's Son Granted Exemption From Draft
Henry Ford II, son of the renowned industrialist, was examined and reportedly received a medical exemption from military service in Detroit. The process involved a local draft board review and Ford's role as an officer in the family car company was noted in relation to his exemption status.
British Loss 21 Tanks in Action Report
Haena Aug 24 German general staff reports British tanks destroyed during heavy fighting on Wednesday. Details are fragmentary with some units reportedly damaged or seized.
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Luff
Rioting at Camp Logan Splits City with Casualties
Riot at Camp Logan in Houston leads to at least 16 dead and many wounded among Twenty-fourth infantry. Police and Texas National Guard patrols, gunfire in city streets, and widespread arrests follow the clash between black soldiers and local authorities.
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C. W. Wright
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Peace note and papal views seen in war updates
Rome reports the Vatican peace appeal as not tied to any belligerent aim and urges democracy not to derail into anarchism. The note calls for disarmament and territorial settlements including Belgium and northern France without binding rulers to a specific system of government. London telegraph summaries say the pope seeks indemnity for Belgium and Serbia restoration, with Balkan questions to be handled separately.
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U S Plans Fleet of 1270 Vessels
Washington August 4 The governments shipbuilding program aims at 1 370 ships totaling 7 964 000 tons with a requested 1 000 000 000 dollar appropriation The emergency fleet corporation has commandeered much of the 1 600 000 tons now under construction and by June 30 1918 most will be completed Building commandeering and purchases total about 9 000 000 000
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Prohibition Debate Over Home Bathing in Germany
An Aug 4 article from Berlin papers argues against banning home baths to save fuel and soap, noting many public baths already closed. It cites rising dysentery and other illnesses tied to unclean conditions, with reports of typhoid fears amid public health concerns.
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Voesische Zeitung
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Nord Deutache Allgemein Zeitune
Russia to Fight On as Aid to Russia Is Expanded
Washington officials voiced that Russia will continue fighting and rejected collapse rumors. The Root commission reforms proceed while a new $100 million credit was approved to aid Russia, funds likely for railway equipment and supplies before ports freeze. Moscow may become the capital if Riga falls, shaping political outcomes.
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Hutchinson County Row Grows Serious
Mitchell reports mounting tension in Tripp over clashes between socialist residents and U.S. authorities. Deputies arrived with warrants for several county citizens, triggering bank withdrawals and fear of rising violence in Hutchinson County as tensions persist.
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Save the Kansas Hog Plea to Nebraskan Farmers
Lincoln Neb William Allen White era remark aside Kansas agriculture secretary Mohler appeals to Nebraska corn growers to buy young Kansas hogs. He warns slaughter threatens hogs as pork prices rise and asks neighbors to rescue the livestock before they reach full weight.
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William Allen White
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J. (. Mohler
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
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Nebraska
Samme
Kanhae
Devonian's Crew Saved After Submarine Incident
Washington reports all 64 American crew members of the steamer Devonian were saved. Advices to the state department confirm the rescue following the vessel's submarine incident.
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Devonian
State Department
Treason Clash Prompted State Conference in Des Moines
The Iowa state council of defense announced a September conference in Des Moines inviting all sheriffs and peace officers to address treasonable activities. Governor Harding said $20,000 would be available for treason efforts in the state.
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War Front Updates: Verdun Gains and Lens Struggles
Berlin reports French forces broke through to Hill 304 at Verdun and now hold key positions on the front, while British lines near Lens endure heavy fighting and Russian claims omit Riga setbacks. Italian and Austrian fronts push as General staff cites prisoner totals and shifting gains on multiple theaters.
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Canadians Hold Green Crassier After Night of Fierce Fighting
Heavy fighting raged on the Lens southwest edge as Canadians retained the Crassier crest amid German counter attacks. British forces pressed from northwest positions while Germans tried to reestablish a shattered defense atop the artificial hill. Later German assaults near the Portu gast area were repulsed. Royal Navy air bombings targeted Belgian dumps and the Houttave airdrome with many tons dropped, pilots returning safely. An Italian dispatch said valuables were being removed from Trieste to Vienna and other inland points.
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Nebraska robber crawls to freedom
Joseph Campbell and Janes Thomas, inmates at Leavenworth, escaped late yesterday by crawling through a sewer for 200 yards and leaping into a barn yard. Campbell, extradited from Alaska, was serving a murder sentence to gain a gold mine. Thomas was convicted for robbing a Nemaha Nebraska post office.
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Joseph Campbell
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Alaska
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Nemahn
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German Leaders Confer Amid Berlin Reichstag Talks
Berlin reports from Copenhagen indicate Dr. Michaelis and Reichstag factions are negotiating to summon top leaders to a conference. The aim is to discuss and decide on crucial issues facing the government.
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Wealth tax relief plan eyed as Senate weighs amendments
Washington August 15 senators pressed for a compromise on the war tax bill. The plan backs wealth conscription with higher revenue, extends the draft on war profits, and adopts Gerry and La Follette amendments while Simmons expects a rise in wealth taxes and Hollis plan support.
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Friends of the Committee
King
Utah
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Gerry
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Simmons
Americans Learn to Fight from Shell Holes in Trenches
The Associated Press notes American troops in Aug. 25 frames are trained to dig in under fire, using individual shell holes for shelter rather than standard trenches. Germans prefer shell-hole fighting, even clawing ground with bare hands, while observers stress the need for better digging discipline among American soldiers.
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Imarms
Government price claims spark Iowa probe
Des Moines August 25. The Iowa state council of defense meeting today said government fixed loan prices are too high and will launch an investigation into price levels.
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Dee Moines
Iowa
Wiliam
State Council of Defense
Metz Girl Said Killed In Enemy Air Attack
A semiofficial Berlin telegram says an enemy air raid Tuesday night killed a girl at Metz. No military damage reported at Eginheim Mielurg and Schlettstadt. a woman and two children were injured.
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Berlin
Metz
Eginheim
Mielurg
Schlettstadt
London Awaits 1918 Air Raids Death Toll Projected
United Press reports 12 000 expected to be slain in London during 1918 air raids with life insurance schemes tied to wartime casualties. Article notes population around four million and casualty projections amid ongoing air attacks.
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United Press
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