House Agrees to Bigger Navy and War Vessels Plan
Washington August 16 Congress approved the naval bill boosting personnel to 74 700 and authorizing 157 war vessels over three years including four battle cruisers and four battleships. The measure passed 283 to 61 in the house with nonpartisan support, and secretary Daniels hailed it as the largest naval program ever passed. The bill now goes to conference for final settling of minor points.
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No Tour by Wilson Shifts to Speaking Stops
Washington reports that after a Democratic committee meeting President Wilson will not undertake a speaking tour. He may accept invitations to speak at various locations, with campaign chief Vance C. McCormick noting the decision preserves presidential dignity. A separate invention describes a device to locate leaks in motorcycle tires using moving cotton in boxes over air escapes.
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Wilson presses arbitration path in rail labor talks
Washington August 16 President Wilson's effort to avert a national railway strike progressed to a groundwork for negotiations. A possible settlement emerged if railroads accept the eight hour day and other issues are negotiated. A general committee from New York was summoned to Washington to aid talks as managers and Brotherhood leaders pursue a settlement under potential arbitration or inquiry.
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Hughes Defends Protective Tariff in Tacoma Address
Charles E. Hughes told a Tacoma audience he would not shrink from war to defend American rights abroad and urged a wise tariff to build and maintain U S industries. He criticized Republicans and cited the 1912 Democratic platform on tariff protections and cost of living.
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Charles E. Hughes
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Fall of Persian Ministry Reported in Washington
In Washington on August 16 a brief state department despatch announced the fall of the Persian ministry. Former Foreign Minister Wossoughel-dan-Leh was ordered to organize a new ministry. Officials and diplomats are puzzled, as the Anglo-Russian agreement on Persia was believed to ease main frictions.
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state department
Wossoughel-dan-Leh
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