No Progress Toward Avert Strike In Railway Talks
Washington August 15 The Associated Press reports President Wilson’s efforts to avert a nationwide railroad strike moved only to groundwork for more talks after two days of meetings. A possible eight hour day and negotiated collateral issues were discussed as the two sides prepare for new sessions. The general committee will come to Washington to consult with the president likely Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New York
General Committee
White House
Tumulty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress approves vast naval buildup and personnel rise
The House voted 283 to 51 to approve the naval bill after lengthy conferees' talks, expanding enlisted personnel to 74,700 and authorizing 157 ships in three years including four battle cruisers and four battleships. Secretary Daniels hailed the plan as the largest navy program ever, with the measure likely to reach the president for signature within a week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Daniels
United States
Kitchin
Inquiry into Bread Price Rise Began in Chicago
Chicago Aug 15 Associated Press no definite action came from a conference between Edward N Hurley head of the federal trade commission and Charles F Clyne United States district attorney Hurley submitted data on the bread situation and price increases to the district attorney He left Chicago to study conditions in other cities and is to return next week to meet local bakers about costs of products
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Chicago
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Chas. F. Clyne
United States
Hurley
Indiana Lieutenants Receive Promotions
Associated Press reports in Indianapolis on August 15 that Fred D. P. Johnson from the first infantry and Edward S. from the second infantry were promoted to first lieutenancies by Governor Ralston under a new federal law allowing three first lieutenants per regiment. The third regiment already has three lieutenants.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred DP. Johnson
First Infantry
Edward S. Johnson
Second Infantry
Ralston
Chicago Packers Charged With Violating Trust Law
Washington reports Rep. Doolittle of Kansas filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission charging Swift & Company Armour & Company Cudahy & Company Morris & Company and other meat packers with violating anti trust laws and engaging in monopolistic practices The congressman seeks a prompt thorough investigation of the livestock industry including price influences and waste in the sector and calls for examining livestock exchanges stock yards and related market operations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Swift & Company
Armour & Company
Cudahy & Company
Morris & Company
Federal Trade Commission
Doolittle
Kansas
Hughes for War If It Is Needed Speech in Seattle
In Seattle and Tacoma Hughes warned the nation to stay ready for emergencies and pledged leadership for army and navy. He attacked administration preparedness, urged Alaska development under protective tariffs, and called for a tariff commission to strengthen American industry and rights abroad.
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Hughes
Associated Press
Seattle
Washn
Navy
Army
Congress
Alaska
Portland
Tacoma
Washa
Charles E Hughes
Republican Party
McAdoo
Youth Who Shot His Sweetheart Is Held In 8000 Bond
Chicago Aug 15 Ray OBrien a wealthy young farmer captured near Lee Illinois after eluding authorities since last Wednesday shot and dangerously wounded his sweetheart Miss Ida Torkelson of Morris He was bound over to Kendall County grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder He waivered preliminary examination and released on 8000 bonds His family provided the bond and he was taken home in the same car used in the escape Miss Torkelsons condition remained unchanged at night She rests easily but is not strong enough yet for an operation to remove a liver bullet
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Chicago
Ray O’brien
Lee
Ida Torkelson
Morris
Kendall County Grand Jury
James O’brien
George O’brien
Lisbon
Miss Torkelson
O’brien
Guy
Yorkville
Former Bankers Arrested in Noblesville Forgery Case
Noblesville Indiana August 15 Charged with forgery and conspiracy John L Hinshaw formerly with Hamilton Trust company was arrested here tonight Edwin M Hinshaw formerly of Farmers and Merchants Trust Cicero and George W Bowes Elmer Sturdevant of Hamilton Trust are expected to be arrested tomorrow on similar charges The alleged scheme aimed to portray the banks as solvent when they were in fact insolvent.
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Noblesville
Ind
John L. Hinshaw
Hamilton Trust Company
Edwin M. Hinshaw
Farmers and Merchants Trust Company
Cicero
George W. Bowes
Elmer Sturdevant
Hinshaws
Photographer injured in hotel room attack by imagined burglar
Indianapolis August 15 W A Swift photographer is nursing fractured fingers and a sprained arm after punching a wall while defending against an imagined burglar in his hotel room. He awoke to the sounds of a supposed intruder and struck the wall in the darkness.
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Indianapolis
W. A. Swift
Swift
Train Kills 10 Cows in Indiana Collision
A Lake Erie train crashed into cattle near Rochester causing the engine to derail and injuring several passengers. Ten cows valued at 600 dollars belonged to Seymour Crawl of near Walnut. the impact shook passengers badly.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Ind
Lake Erie
Seymour Crawl
Walnut
Congress Approves $10,000 Flood Relief for West Virginia
Washington reports the Senate adopted a $10,000 relief fund for West Virginia flood victims in Paint and Cabin creeks and the Kanawha and Coal river valleys. The House also approved adding West Virginia to southern states sharing in a $500,000 flood relief appropriation. The measure likely passes the Senate as a substitute.
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Washington
Congress
West Virginia
Paint and
Cabin Creeks
Kanawha
Coal River
Senate
House
Harry K Thaw Arrives at French Lick Indiana
Harry K Thaw arrived in French Lick Indiana tonight after a drive from Pittsburgh. He refused to be interviewed by a newsman and retired to his apartments shortly after arrival.
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Harry K. Thaw
French Lick
Indiana
Ind
Thaw
Pittsburgh
Man Dies After Being Struck by Train in Lafayette
Lafayette Ind Aug 15 George Hamilton aged 80 died in a hospital here today from injuries received when he was struck by a Wabash railroad train early this day at the location.
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Lafayette
Ind
George Hamilton
Paper Auction Drives Up Prices in New York Market
An auction of old paper ordered by David Ferguson, city record superintendent, fetched prices above normal. A 9,000 pound lot of unsold city record copies sold for 1.65 dollars per hundred pounds, while 60,000 pounds of unused paper brought 2.60 dollars per hundred. Typically such paper sells for 0.20 to 0.50 dollars per hundred.
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New York
David Ferguson
City Record
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