Railroads to adopt eight hour day principle
Associated Press reports that railroad managers concede the principle of an eight hour day after talks with President Wilson and union leaders. The plan awaits a workable method of application by the Interstate Commerce Commission or a special body. Union chiefs and managers both seek terms balancing burdens and enforceable rules. White House meetings continue to define how the eight hour day would be implemented.
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Associated Press
Washingto
Wilson
Inter State Commerce
Waite House
Brotherhood
White House
Brotherhoods
Washington
Working Basis for Agreement in Wilson Era
President Wilson pursues a working basis for agreement to avert a country-wide strike. The article notes government mediation efforts and union responses shaping early national labor relations, with emphasis on potential broad impact and the role of federal intervention.
Wilson holds talks as rail strike loom eased
President Wilson met with railroad employers and employees amid looming nationwide walkout. He said he would judge by Tuesday if a feasible settlement exists and indicated arbitration could be pursued with a board representing all four brotherhoods. Both sides showed cautious optimism.
Mexican Band Invades El Paso for Local Concert
In El Paso on August 14 a Mexican band from General Jowe Santos' brigade crossed into Texas for its first crisis era concert, arranged with consent of American authorities. Meanwhile F Rowe of Amarillo is held by Juarez civil authorities without hearing, accused of disturbing the peace as Mexican officials report northern conditions to Carranza through Gen. Trevino.
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el Paso
Texas
Kl Paw
Jowe Santos
Iuares
Francisco Gonsales
Address Garcia
F. Rowe
Armarillo
Juarex
Prave Dleger
Rowe
Rural Street Rallway Company
Seporta
Chihuahua
Huerta Vargas
Coahuila
Trevine
Mexico City
Carranza
Italians Enter Tolmano Suburbs. Austrians Begin Evacuation
Paris dispatch reports Italian forces pushing into the Tolmano suburbs while Austrian troops withdraw from the area. The advance suggests a shift in control as the battle lines move closer to the city outskirts and military authorities assess the situation.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Discusses Bridge and Exhibit
The Chamber of Commerce will meet this evening at o clock with full member attendance urged. Topics include plans to construct a new bridge across the Ouachita river and arrangements to send an agricultural exhibit to Springfield Illinois.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ouachita River
Springfield
Hughes Talks to Women Calls em Fellow Citizens
Spokane August 15 Charles E Hughes spoke to an all female audience his first in the city He addressed suffrage and Administration critiques from Coeur d Alene He praised women as fellow citizens and urged a new spirit of patriotism and national housekeeping amid a war wary world
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Hughes
Spokane
Wash
Charles E Hughes
Vir Hughes
Coeur d'Alene
Husbes
Jdtly
Gompers Called Public Nuisance by Senator Sherman
Senator Sherman denounces Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor as a public nuisance during a speech on the shipping bill. He accuses Gompers of tyranny and injustice and notes past charges that he dodged indictment.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Sherman
Ilinois
Sennator Sherman
Gompers
President to Meet Employers and Employees on Railway Spat
A meeting with them for 9 o'clock this morning and a conference with employee representatives at 3 PM were canceled to allow the president to focus on the railroad dispute. A B Garretson warned against arbitration under the Newlands act, rejecting small boards, and suggested a possible 12 member board with all brotherhoods. Rumors of an eight hour law were denied, and the president was said unlikely to serve as chief arbitrator but may name neutrals.
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Committee of Managers
White House
A. B. Garretson
Order of Railway
Congress
Russians Press Back Austrians In Galicia Front
Military reports say Austrians and Germans retreat before Russian advances along the Sereth and Zlota Lipa rivers with Tustenby town captured northwest of the Dniester. Teutonic lines hold back Russians on the Sereth with heavy artillery fire as Italian gains near Carzo plateau and hill 212 are noted. British and French fronts endure artillery duels with limited gains, while the Lasso torpedo boat is sunk by a German submarine.
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Petrograd
Sereth
Zlota Lipa
Tustonby
Dniester
Berlin
Brody
Lubang Graberka
Sherooff
Kinjucayine
Tarnopol
Xienna
Podlamien
France
Thiepval-Pozieres
Rome
Carzo
Gorzia
Lake van
Armenia
Turkish War Office
Persia
Bitlis
Lasso
Mississippi Democrats Hold Statewide Primary For Congress
Jackson Aug 15 Democrats of Mississippi nominate candidates in statewide primaries for four Congress seats and three State Supreme Court judges. Incumbents Williams and Holden seek reelection. other incumbents face opposition in several districts. Since no other parties field candidates, Democratic nominations effectively decide the offices.
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Jackson
Congress
State Supreme Court
Democrats
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
United States
J. B. Holden
Supreme Court
Senate
Stephens
Humphreys
Venable
Harrison
Emperor on Eastern Front
A terse report notes the emperor holding positions on the eastern front. Military observers describe stable lines and defensive posture amid ongoing hostilities. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Artillery active as allied fronts press gains
London reports ongoing bombardment on the Somme as British and French forces recapture trenches near Pozieres and Verdun sectors. Russian advances widen across Galicia and along the Strypa. Italian naval loss noted as dreadnought sunk amid Carso Plateau gains.
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Somme
Paris Police Form Divers Corps for Seine River
Paris authorities assemble a divers corps to operate in the Seine River, expanding underwater rescue and inspection capabilities. The unit will conduct underwater surveys, search and recovery tasks, and assist in policing riverfront areas.
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Paris Police
Seine River
Disaster in Teranto Harbor Drowns Crew Members
A dramatic maritime disaster occurs in Teranto harbor Italy when Leonardo Davinci exploded in August. Three hundred crewmen perish as the vessel catches fire and sinks, with exact date not recorded.
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Leonardo Davinci
Teranto
Italy
Postoffice In Washington Orders Dismissal Of Guardsmen
Chicago officials report 130 Chicago postoffice workers on border with the national guard were dropped from the rolls by Postmaster A C Campbell. The action follows a postmaster general order to remove front line employees. Reinstatement possible after honorable discharge from the army.
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Chicago
Postmaster General Assures Guard Service Won’t Cost Jobs
Washington August 15 Postmaster General Burelson issued a statement confirming no postal workers will lose their jobs due to national guard service. He cited June 26 department order mandating reinstatement to former positions and ranks after muster out.
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Washington
Burelson
National Guard
Department
Cotton used in United States 1915-6 totals set
Washington reports the census bureau announce that cotton used in the United States for the year ended July 31 totaled 6,295,972 bales excluding linters. Linters added 881,385 bales. July usage was 9.94 per bale with 1,632,456 bales on hand at consuming establishments and 1,090,914 bales stored or compressed. unrelated note mentions Argentina using camels for agriculture in arid regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau Today
United States
Brandeis declines service on Mexico commission
Justice Louis D Brandeis informed President Wilson that due to the Supreme Court’s heavy docket he cannot accept a place on the joint commission to resolve U S Mexico differences. The White House released Brandeis reply noting consultation with the chief justice. The president had selected Brandeis and Secretary Lane for two of the three seats. the third member remains unnamed.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Wilson
Joint Commission
United States
Mexico
Brandeis
Gregory
White House
Mexican Commission
Justice Brenreis
Lane
Commission
Mexican officials note US delay on border conference delegation
Mexico City reports curiosity over Washington delay in naming the American-Mexican conference delegation. Local papers say Secretary Lane and Justice Brandeis were asked by President Wilson to join the U S delegation.
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Mexico City
Carranza
United States
Lane
Justice Brandeis
Wilson
Troop Order Suspension Reported by Defense Officials
The military said the troop order is suspended and the remaining units of mobilized fighting forces will not be moved at once. Officials did not specify a new timeline or locations for redeployment, citing strategic reassessment.
Delicate Railroad Strike Delays Troop Movements at Border
Washington, Aug. 15. The War Department suspended orders for about 25,000 National Guard troops to move to the Mexican border due to concerns over a potential general railroad strike. Officials stress the pause is precautionary and does not reflect an adverse shift in peace negotiations between the president, Brotherhoods, and railroad managers. General Funston urged the suspension to ease supply difficulties for troops and civilians near the border.
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Washington
National Guard
War Department
Stamp Collectors Meet in Washington with Rare European Issues
European War era postage stamps, some priced well above face value, are exhibited during the Southern Philatelic Association convention in Washington. Collectors and dealers from across the country attend the sessions, which run from today through Friday.
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Washingon
D. C
Southern Philatelic Association
Meeting of Michigan Medics Opens in Houghton
The Michigan State Medical Society began a three day session in Houghton on August 15 with many leading physicians surgeons and instructors on the program for papers and addresses signaling a highly successful and large meeting in its history.
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Houghton, Mich
Michigan State Medical Society
Oil and salt wells dug by hand in China
In China workers have bored oil and salt wells more than 2000 feet deep using only primitive implements and hand tools, drilling through solid rock with considerable effort and danger acknowledged by observers.
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China
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