Congress Adjourns After Long Session Venues and Debates
Congress meets at 10 am for a cooperation session with revocations and authorizations on emergency appropriations. Debate centers on foreign policy, tariffs, and internal reforms, with adjournment planned after a lengthy day of votes and formalities. President signs revenue bills amid reception. discussions include a national park bill for Alaska and a wage investigation proposal.
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Senator Stamens
Simmaqna Ain
Ashbrook
Fie
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Senate
Meleon
Rhee
Exonerates German Submarine Captain
Reported details of the Owego firing by a German submarine in the English Channel on August 32 as told by Captain E W Harlow of the Owego. He said the submarine commander ordered caution and that the ship displayed a flag. no intent to hit the Owego was shown and a written permit was issued.
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Che Cuimnmander
Neintrinck
Verdun Front and Somme Battles Report Interim German Setbacks
The war office reports German offensives on the Somme and Verdun fronts failed to gain ground. French forces reportedly repelled attacks and recaptured positions while British units faced limited action near Miehebourg and Avoue with artillery exchanges continuing along the Somme.
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Lie Vietmoos
War Office
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Kalnes
Chormous Gains in Railroad Earnings Reported
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases a summary showing 67 major steam railways earned a net revenue of 546 per mile in July, up 444 per mile from July 1915. Total net revenue reached 641,055,021, reflecting strong eastward gains amid widespread earnings growth.
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Incree Commission
Sns Bay
Dorky Wong
Philippine government approves railway contract amid tensions
The Philippines signs a rail agreement with an American concern for a mine and stock transfer valued around four thousand dollars. The deal includes a wartime supply arrangement and limits competition due to geography. General Harrington confirms the civic and defense implications.
New York Transit Strike Amid Claims of Breakage
Reported turmoil over a subway and elevated rail strike in New York with 3,500 workers on a dispute and 40 on the Green car service. Officials and union leaders offered conflicting statements on service status and potential job repercussions for strikers who resign by a deadline.
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Wilson Has Rate Plans for Peace At Stanford
Stanford University discussions reveal President Wilson and Peace delegates plan a coordinated approach. Dr Jordan says a two to three month pause may follow the war’s entrance, with Congress considering measures to involve allied nations and curb exclusive negotiations. The plan aims to shift toward a broader effort before the upcoming election.
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President Extends Vacation During Election Season
President Wil son leaves Washington at 1 o'clock for extended trip through November. He plans to rest and will attend a White House event before resuming duties.
Western railroads resume talks with 25000 shopmen
Negotiations restart in Chicago and Kansas City among 22 western lines and 25 000 shopmen seeking higher wages and an eight hour day. The talks run parallel but not in concert with dozens of named carriers including the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and the Missouri Pacific system.
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Missouri & North Arkansas
Crop yields slide as August drought trims harvest prospects
Washington reports severe August drought shrinking olive crop by 67 million bushels and spring wheat by 43 million. corn and oats declines hit several states while potato and tobacco harvests rise. forecasts vary with weather as threshing proceeds across northern regions and Pacific coast canneries stay busy.
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Biplane Crash In New York Injures Aviators
A morning flight over Governor's hand ends in a crash injuring J Walter Struthers and Charches Dwinon. Both students suffer leg injuries and internal damage but are expected to recover. A separate note mentions a secure money packet device for children and Charion W Valrhanite, a new Republican nominee.
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Senator Henry Calyal Savage Announces Penomination Bid
United States Senator Henry Calyal Savage of Aineenchisettie announces candidacy for renomination in the upcoming primaries next month. He has served longer in the Senate than any current member except Bencher Gallinger of New Hompalin.
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Duchess of Roxburghe Offered Mistress of Robes to Queen Mary
The Duchess of Roxburghe formerly Miss May Ogden Goelet of New York has been offered the position of mistress of robes to Queen Mary. She supported the queen during the Tango War and has since attended court regularly, signaling royal approval of her seasoned social role.
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Cherobes
Injunction Denied Over Dakota Rates in Interstate Case
Federal Judges Smith Heed and Wade on a special court refused South Dakota interests’ bid to halt Interstate Commerce Commission rate rulings. The decision centers on states rights versus federal control of express and railroad rates within South Dakota.
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Martin J. Wade
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West Indies Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Senate ratified the treaty to acquire from Denmark the Danish West Indies for 25 000 dollars. There was no roll call. ten senators and several, including Mercle Jones and Clapp, voted against. Administration urged swift action to influence Denmark where the lower house had approved. A fight for ratification in the upper house followed.
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Missionary at Work Among Blond Eskimos
Saskatoon Sept 6 The Rev K Girling Emanuel college reports reaching the Apeth tribe in the Arctic on October 10 1915 and staying with them some time He says he is the first white man to dwell among the newly found people and notes early signs of education and scrap deposition at Camp Neceaity 19 miles from the Diortebeeferrine area.
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Five-Cent Bread Loaf Up To Local Bakers
The executive committee of the National Bakers Association adjourned with the fate of the six-cent bread price unsettled. The meeting favored setting local bread prices rather than a nationwide increase. A committee was appointed to finalize recommendations for tomorrow's session.
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Vessels Sunk as Three Ships Go Down in Heavy Seas
Reports say the Brilial atcane er Sirathtay and the Bileriman Line Heamer Tague were sunk. The Birathtay crew was saved, and the steamer Haaelwood also went down in the encounter.
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Russians Launch Major Offensive on Danube Front
Russian forces press offensive along the Danube frontier from the Black Sea to Dobruja as Bulgarian and German units advance in eastern Romania. Reports from Petrograd and Bucharest describe heavy artillery battles near Haltpik and Doiran with Romanian towns and Danube ports changing hands.
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Bombardment Report From Chaillemont Front
London reports describe the British bombardment east of Chaillemont with German troops killed in dugouts and ground littered with dead. Observers note German field guns and a possible German withdrawal as a result of intense shelling. Berlin reports Russian air activity against German targets near Courloed. London also notes Russian riverfront clashes near Dvinsk with ongoing actions.
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Mexicans Seek Withdrawal of Army After Border Conference
New London Conn September 9 Mexico American joint commission resumes to settle international disputes. Mexican delegates expected to formally request withdrawal of General Pershing's punitive expedition from Mexican territory. American commissioners led by Franklin K Lanc ing discuss border order and aim for clearer understanding of aims.
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President Wilson reviews candidates for tariff commission
In Washington on September 5 the President began selecting five men to form a tariff commission. Among those considered are F. M. Halstead from the Treasury's customs service, B. Pratt head of the foreign and domestic commerce bureau, and F. W. Taussig of Harvard University noted as a political economist and tariff authority.
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Man Kills Self After Grabbing Revolver From Officer
A man identified as Arthur Hane, believed to be in Omaha, Neb, seized a revolver from a mounted policeman near Trandolph and Dearborn then killed himself. Police say jobless despair drove the act. No money found on him. Postal cards from Denver and other western cities, signed by a woman calling herself Charlotte, were found in his pockets.
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Ginning Records Reported as Broken in 1916 Figures
Washington and Colton reports indicate growth in ginning records before September 1 1916 with total balers counted around 8 0 82. The bureau today noted engraved fare posts and weapon like items amid the confusion of the text.
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