Wilson Sets Soft Coal Price for Retailers
President Wilson fixed coal prices by mine district and is to appoint a coal administrator. Harry A Garfield of Williams College, head of the wheat price committee, is named likely nominee to head the coal administration. Prices target costs of production with districts standardized, while dealers cut retail rates following the new policy.
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Harry A Garfield
Williams College
Wheat Price Board
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Coal Administration
Billumors
Harry A. Gartheddl
Federal Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Chico
Sie Aon Summers Company
Chicago
Chiega
Garfield
Washington State
Senate Debates Tax Bill Amid War Proposals
Washington lawmakers clash over war tax bill with amendments from Gerry and Lafollette. Senate debates potential increases on war profits and millionaire incomes as lawmakers seek higher levies while opposing factions argue over economic impact.
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Washington
Senate
Gerry
Lalollette
Fae
D.C
Bor Ostate
Lafollette
Weeks
Jorah
Finanee Committee
sdVoeobie
Taver Sreh Delion
Aed
Latollette
German Planes Raid Kent Today
London reports enemy aircraft attacked Kent today with two raiders shot down. A night warning was issued in London and a subsequent statement said the other raiders were driven off. Bombs fell near Hull and Norfolk, causing injuries and damage in scattered targets.
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Kent
London
Ineland
Pastish Wat
Nba
Anders
Lotion
Jenelind
Niger
Yorkshire
England
North Sea
Humber
Germany to Prohibit Street Smoking Nationwide
According to Die Marsen Post of Berlin the police in Germany intend to ban smoking in the streets as a response to a decline in produce stocks. The prohibition will be extended to all of Germany.
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Germiany
Amsterdam
Holland
Nye
Die Marsen
Berlin
Germany
Illinois Senator Claims Tax Office Defrauded Government
Senator Lewis of Illinois charged in the Senate that the government was defrauded of up to a million dollars in income taxes by the wealthy. He said the Treasury Department had the proof of the alleged fraud and demanded action.
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Washington
Senate
Lewis
Illinois
Treasions Department
Arrest 10 More Tripp Farmers In Espionage Case
Federal officers arrest fifteen German socialists in Tripp and Yankton counties on espionage act charges. Preliminary hearings before United States Commissioner BLT. White in Sioux Falls set next steps. Names listed include Pred i Pielz and others. officials withhold full complaint details.
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Winkton
Ane
Walvings
United States
Blt. White
Pesudar Tern
Federal District Court
Sioux Falls
Ave
Wripp
Hutchinson County
Yankton
Boop White
Predi Pielz
Wlom
Petz
Waeoh Wo Piety
Fimanuel Blitzer
Fred Sindersehmidt
Ceodtred Blitzer
Moi
Selbertzer
Jacob S. Loehner
George c. Pritz
Movie Actor Washburn Receives Army Draft Proceeding
Chicago actor Washburn, a leading man for a Chicago film company, must serve in the army after claiming a dependent wife and child. Secret Service found a $2000 bank account and his wife Mabel Frost has prior film appearances. negotiations stalled until his draft matter is resolved.
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Chicago
TMI
Washburn
Blm
Chippertheld
Secret Service
Chipperfield
Woastibirn
Mabel Frost
Tete Lal Ous
Chin Pua
Jesen
Reno Cantpart
Chicato
Film Manu
International Spy Arrested as Enemy Alien in Missouri
A man who styled himself an international spy was received today from Washington by Francis M. Wilson United States district attorney in Kansas City Missouri. Graves was arrested last week as an enemy alien whose freedom threatened the security of the country.
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Kansas City
Washington
Francis M. Wilson
United States
Graves
Issue Report on Draft Law
Washington dispatch reports a full statistical study by the Provost Marshal General after mobilization of the first increment of 75000 men. No move to call a second draft increment is contemplated, per General Crowder who says it was never discussed with President Wilson or Secretary Baker.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Jetieo Fm
Alabama
Pratt
Jeager
Coren
Alabama Cahaba
Black Creek
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Lowa
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Momiana AU
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
Thanie
Peenarod
Tela
Motehancomonth
Baker
Council of National Defense
Provost Marshal Generals Office
Crowder
Wilson
Irish and British Forces Clash Near Ypres in 1915 Battle
The Allied and German lines fight near Ypres in a major 1915 engagement. Reports describe heavy casualties as troops push and counterpush along positions between notable towns, with the front centered around contested terrain and bombardments.
Local Draft Exemption Board Receives Roster of Applicants
The district exemption board reviews numerous exemption requests as it receives a long list of names from multiple counties. A letter from Gi Hh. Pale ler indicates he seeks agricultural exemption but requests it be stricken and classified ready after arranging for harvest.
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Teagvier
Jones County
Dolphus Ro
Pattonshire
Bdeardo Hornstra
Joseph Labue
Springfield
Henry Tripp
Tabor
Rudolph Bevan
Scotland
Jotn ON. Hoek
Reuben BW
Conklin
Ruedolph Pavel
Pyndall
Preddh
Welter Wasler
Martina Bertus
Avon
Janes L. McWinley
Mound
Guy
Robert Ww. Griffith
Arthues G. Wiseman
Poplar City
Bill Bame
Frank EK
la Pour
Wyndall
Thomas J. Sedlacek
Seothind
Janes Hubeling
Charles J
Houseman
Frank Bereanek
Joseph Darlint
Tancre
Osh Prederich
Tyndall
Peter J. Perwert
Springhield
Gerrit Palstia
Kawriel Bo Nightwine
Wpabors
Artin
Soin Guy
Iowa
Paul Goehmine
Trippe Worhatt
Ghovencr
Cailer
sSpringfield
Simran Vanssen
John Tubmer
Ndedr Sedieeek
Konts Habwan
Prank
Wiley
Joseph J. Sehanel
Charles OG. Pheoandines
Iederick Se
Berlin admits Verdun success amid frontline advances
Berlin reports troops gained a footing in the eastern Verdun sector and forced French units to abandon positions near Samoesneny on the Meuse. The German war office notes heavy French losses and replacement of several attacking divisions. Allied depots near Lens reportedly remain in British hands.
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Berlin
Germany
Frenne
Verdun
German War Office
Samoesneny
Meuse
Lens
Hermans
Prench
British and German Clash On Verdun Front Near Lens
British forces report holding new positions on the outskirts of Lens as heavy German counter attacks persist near the Verdun front. Canadians maintain lines in the city’s southwestern sector while fighting continues to the north and northwest with intense hand to hand clashes.
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Lens
London
England
Hens
War Office
Panther
Poms
Ypres
Preance
Belgium
Associated Press
Town Louday
Epronnd
Langemarck
Prezenbere
Oreatts
Germans Attack Northern Russian Front Near Tharhes
Petrograd reports a German offensive along the northern Russian line between marshes and the river. Russian cavalry posts northward retreat toward Kennern while Germans bombard Omisk on the Dvina and Brody in northern Galicia.
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Petrograd
Russia
Rus
War Office
Kennern
Tokum
Vonessy
Omisk
Dvina Rive
Trent
Brody
Galicia
Italians Break Austrian Lines on Carso Front
Rome reports the Italy’s forces have captured 13 000 Austro Hungarian prisoners and over 80 guns. Austrian lines at the Carso plateau near Gorizia are said to be yielding with Italian advances along the entire front.
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Vienna
Amasinia-Wongars
Londen
Vuskindines
Sela
Rome
Wily
Nug
Nore An
Tsonze
Italian War Department
Wkaderna
Natty
Gorizia
Strievele
Carso
Germany and Allies Differ on Joint Papal Note Reply
Berne Aug 22 German chancellor George Michaelis signals discord with allies over a joint reply to the papal peace note. Vienna and Sofia also reportedly diverge as Austria seeks full acceptance, while Germany favors conditional terms and Bulgaria demands public assurances for annexations. Berlin says it will consult allies before replying.
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Berne
Switzerland
Wireless Press
George Michaelis
Berlin
Vienna
Sofia
Austria
Germany
Bulgaria
Aue
London
Michaelis
Reichstag
Vatican
Urge Mexicans All Oppose USL Propaganda
The document describes German propaganda efforts in Mexico aimed at influencing public opinion against the United States. It notes limited impact on Mexico’s educated and powerful sectors, while suggesting uneducated segments feel some influence. It cites HH von Keckherat and R. Blubeck or von Lubeck as figures connected to the campaign.
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Mexico
City
Ans
Germany
United States
Germain
von Keekherat
R. Blubeck
von Lubeck
Roosevelt Host to Belgians at Oyster Bay
New York City August 22. Members of the Belgian war mission are guests of General Roosevelt at Oyster Bay today. A luncheon is planned for the visitors before they return to New York for a private dinner hosted by their fellow countrymen.
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Roosevelt
New York City
Gol. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
Japanese Mission to Washington Arrives for Talks
Viscount Ishii heads the Japanese mission that arrived in Washington and is staying at the Perry Belmont home. Secretary Lansing and other officials escorted the group to their official residence. The visit starts with a call on Secretary Lansing, a White House dinner planned for tomorrow night with key cabinet members.
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Washington
San
Eats
Lansing
Perry Belmont
Thomas KR. Perry
Japan
Viscount Ishii
Aiission
White House
Mriobey
State
War
Navy
Wheat futures to stop September 4 1920
Directors of the Ghieaun hoard announce that wheat futures contracts will not be made after September 4. President Griffin notes no price is fixed for September settlements until the government price fixing committee sets a price. Minneapolis chamber of commerce directors say wheat and rye futures will be discontinued after Sept 4 at the request of the food administration.
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Ghieaun Hoard
Griffin
Wilson
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Today
Heecordamee
The
Food Administration
Canada Stops Munition Work
Ottawa Ontario August 22 The imperial munitions board announced that munitions production in Canada will be discontinued as no longer necessary except in some lines which will be produced in reduced quantities Some plants will resume pre war activities in their regular lines others will engage in production of equipment for ships
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Otawa
Ontario
Impera Munitions Board
Canada
Bankers to Atlantic City Convention
Atlantic City announces that the American Bankers Association will hold its annual convention in the city the week starting September 24.
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Bankers TO
Atlantic City
American Bankers Association
Government Forecast South Dakota: Fair But Cooler
The forecast says generally fair weather for South Dakota on Wednesday and Thursday. Cooler tonight and Thursday affects the east and central parts. Temperature readings from the Republican Thermometer show daytime highs near 92 and overnight lows around 69 to 73 with varying times.
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South Dakota
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Thomas R. Perry
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