Hughes Again Attacks Administration in Labor Policy Tour
Charles E Hughes spoke in Sacramento presenting arguments on Mexican policy and a protective tariff to secure prosperity. He urged federal liability laws for interstate industry accidents and called for a world court after the war to settle international disputes.
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Sacramento
Cal
Charles
Hughes
United States
America
New York
Organized Labor
Congress
Texas Preacher Turns Over Conscience Money
A Texas preacher sent four one dollar bills to the treasury’s conscience fund with a letter stating the donor has evaded the government for years and is striving to reach heaven. The note asks that the money be disposed of, as the sender would not keep it.
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Washington
Treasury
Texas
Northern Pacific Traffic Halts for Clough Funeral
St. Paul Minnesota August 23 prominent railroad officials from Chicago and other cities attended the funeral here for William P Clough late chairman of the board of directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad who died in New York last Thursday All activities on the Northern Pacific System ceased for five minutes at 2 PM and local offices were closed for the day.
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St. Paul, Minn
Chicago
William P. Clough
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York
Northern Pacific
Johnson Boy Wins 2:25 Pace at Marion Stake
Johnson Boy, a local horse, captured first in the 2:25 pace at Marion yesterday, earning a $250 stake for the victory.
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Johnson Boy
Marion
Bennett Delivers Silent Battles At Logansport Chautauqua
The Logansport chautauqua opened with a large crowd in the tent. William Raney Bennett spoke on Silent Battles, urging self-made character and "Think beautiful thoughts." The event featured the Killarney Girls and was presided by Rev. Edwards. Financials showed $1,849 in the bank against a $1,750 guarantee, with expected total near $1,950.
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Logansport
Killarney
William Raney Bennett
Bennett
Rev. Edwards
Ninth Street
H. C. Dunbar
C. W. Graves
Graves
Dunbar
Miss Haner
Public Health and Welfare Association
Irene Butler
Charles Stelzle
America
Stelzle
Labor Temple
New York
National Department of Labor
Presbyterian Church
Federal Council of Churches
Grace Gallett
Weatherwax Brothers
Ewett Weatherwax Brothers
Charles Steizte
Eeeereesers
One killed in explosion at Chicago oil warehouse
A fire and explosion at a Standard Oil warehouse in Chicago killed foreman A. R. Young. Eight firefighters were seriously injured and about twenty others suffered minor injuries. Damages were estimated between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars before the blaze was controlled at four o clock.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
A. R. Young
Red Men Sachems Serve as Pall Bearers at Funeral
Anderson Ind Aug 23 Dr C M Stoute victim of an automobile accident was buried at Middletown The Indiana Great Council of Redmen represented by several officers conducted the ritual burial service Stoute was a Past Great Sachem and pall bearers were also Past Great Sachems.
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Associated Press
Anderson
Ind
C. M. Stoute
Middletown
Indiana Great Council of Redmen
Ex sheriff of Carroll County killed in Delphi crossing crash
William L. Roach 52, ex sheriff of Carroll County, was killed when Wabash No 4 train struck his automobile at Hall's crossing in Delphi yesterday afternoon about 2 40. The car was crushed and Roach, brother of Deacon Roach, Republican district chairman, had recently left public service and worked in real estate.
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Roach
Ninth
Ten Cent Bread Debated By Indiana Bakers
Indianapolis reports master bakers are studying a shift from 5-cent to 10-cent loaves. A local baker says the change would benefit both consumers and producers and a movement may begin soon. Indiana Association of Master Bakers plans to discuss 10-cent bread at its December meeting in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Frank Middleton
Marion
Indiana Association of Master Bakers
Bicknell Dry Vote Stands by One Vote Ruling
Vincennes Ind August 23 That Bicknell was voted dry by one vote at the August 2 local option election the final verdict of the county commissioners after hearing evidence to sustain charges of illegal voting brought by both sides.
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Vincennes
Ind
Bicknell
Two Killed When Building Collapses in Bronx
New York Aug 23 two workmen died and many were injured when a five story brick tenement under construction collapsed in the Bronx. Rescue teams recovered no bodies amid a search for six missing workers in the rubble.
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New York
Bronx
Serbian Troop Action Near Saloniki Reported
Change Telegraph dispatch from Athens says Serbian troops captured 1560 yards of Bulgarian trenches near Kai makkalam in the Morichovo sector about 60 miles northwest of Saloniki. Bulgarians advance along the Struma valley and hold positions at several points as Berlin notes further right wing gains.
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Associated Press
London
Morichovo
Saloniki
Athens
Kaimakkalam
Struma
Berlin
Seres
Roumania
Thiepval
Guillemont
Deutschland Arrives Safely at Weser Harbor Bulletin
The merchant submarine Deutschland reached the Weser mouth on August 23 and anchored offshore. All crew are reported well after a voyage from Baltimore via Bremen. Germany views its arrival as the start of a regular merchant submarine service to defy the British blockade. The Bremen is expected to follow.
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Berlin
Sayville
Weser
Overseas
Tdise
Baltimore
Bremen
Germany
United States
Deutschland
Watson urges clear policy to win world respect
Fort Wayne ind aug 23 James El Watson Rushville candidate for the short United States senatorial term warned that nations will respect the U S only when they know its policy. He spoke at Woodburn and predicted Charles Q Hughes will win the presidency. He urged a tariff law aligned with Republican policy to restore prosperity and cited the Mexican situation as due to absence of a fixed policy.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
James el Watson
Rushville
United States
Allen County
Woodburn
Here
House
Charles QJ. Hughes
Watson
Saloon Keeper Bested in Street Fight on Third Street
Ike Geyer saloonkeeper on Third street was slashed in the face, likely kicked by Tom Deering, after a dispute over six drinks. A window shattered during the melee at Melbourne avenue corner after hours. Both were jailed on assault and battery charges and bonded for police court.
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Ike Geyer
Third Street
Tom Deering
Melbourne Avenue
Geyer
Deering
Bond
Morrison Father of Girls Named Real Father in Court
Judge Landis ruled Edward Morrison the actual father of two girls he had adopted after a deathbed confession cited by Joseph Burnstein the girls’ mother’s husband. Morrison, nearly 80, denied the allegation, stating he adopted to care for them at their mother’s plea while they lived with him.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bedward Morrison
Anna
Alice
Morrison
James Ward
Landis
John Sommers
Ward
War disrupts global business says Commerce Department
A department of commerce statement to Senator Simmons outlines how the war shifted world business. It notes a prewar lull, a sharp post July 1914 decline in all countries, a four to six month low mood in neutrals, later U and belligerents’ gradual upturns, and that by April 1916 the United States entered an unprecedented era of activity.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Hale Holden
Committee of Eight
Wilson
Rail leaders press for eight hour day as talks with Wilson continue
Washington August 23 The White House hosted talks with Hale Holden Daniel Willard and RS Lovett on funding to cover higher payrolls for an eight hour day as railroads seek to avert a strike. Congress may broaden commission powers while Brotherhoods warn of possible mass departures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
Burlington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
R S. Lovett
Union Pacific
White House
Senator Newlands
Representative Adamson
Congress
Commission
Miner Killed by Falling Slate at Universal Mine No 4
George Castleni, 28, died from a slate fall in Bunsen mine No 4 at Universal today. James Milini, his partner, escaped injury.
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Clinton
Ind
George Castleni
Universal
James Milini
Castleni
Kokomo Boy Drowns In Gravel Pit Swim
James Rouch, son of Silas Rouch, drowned while swimming in a gravel pit near Kokomo Indiana today. He was an excellent swimmer and it is believed cramps caused the accident.
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Kokomo
Ind
James Rouch
Silas Rouch
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