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24 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
1
Railroad Presidents Weigh Eight Hour Day Amid Strike Talks
Washington August 24 report says railroad presidents consider extending the eight hour day to train crews with assurances future disputes will be arbitrated. President Wilson reviews cost estimates. Senator Newlands and Rep Adamson discuss the scenario as a reform bill to add two interstate commerce commissioners is considered. Elisha Lee clarifies the cost debate, noting estimates show a hundred million dollars yearly impact and variations stem from immediate versus phased concessions. A Danish scientist reports a porous lead material for lighter higher surface area storage batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
iith
Wilson
committee of railroad presidents
eig
Newlands
Adamson
interstate commerce commission
Elisha Lee
Elmer Root Endorses Bacon for New York Senate Seat
Eliphaz Root publicly endorses James Bacon for the New York Senate, signaling cross party or regional support in the race. The endorsement underscores Bacon's bid to win the state’s upper chamber amid campaign activity across party lines.
British Take Thiepval Ridge After Fury of Artillery Show
British forces in France describe a brutal bombardment that overwhelmed German defenses on Thiepval ridge. Observers note the extent of shellfire, the ridge’s strong dugouts, and the high casualties during the Somme fighting, with prisoners admitting Verdun could not compare to the bombardment.
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Verdun
France
Somme
Thienval ridge
Ginchy
Guillemont
Villa All In As Factor In Mexico Declines
Washington reports Brigadier General Pershing states Pancho Villa has forever ceased to be a serious factor in Mexico. Villa hides in the mountains unable to recruit followers and avoids Carranza troops, with Pershing denying recent attacks. Westfalen damaged by British torpedo but still maneuverable and soon repairable.
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Pershing
Washington
Mexico
Colonia
Dublin
war department
Pancho Villa
Villa
Carranza
Weatlalen
London
Westfalen
Herlin
Reuters Amsterdam
Nine More Deaths From Plague Reported in Philadelphia
Nine deaths and seven new infantile paralysis cases were reported by health officials in Philadelphia. A patient at Hospice on Race Street prompted quarantine, while Dr. Dixon warned schools may close until the hot spell ends. Lab tests claim flies carry the disease. a Bristol room outbreak is cited as deadly proof.
Heat Wave Fails to Spread Infantile Paralysis
New York reports indicate the ongoing heat wave has not accelerated the infantile paralysis epidemic. Dr Haven Emerson, New York health commissioner, notes only slight rises in deaths and new cases during a 24 hour period while predicting hotter weather may hasten deaths among severely afflicted children. In New Jersey 68 new cases are recorded nationwide, with four centers of infection in Hammonton Florence Township Madison and Mattawan bringing the total centers to 219 and cases since July 1 to 2233. Scranton Luna Park is virtually destroyed by a fire gutting the dance hall roller coaster and other structures, with nearby homes briefly endangered and losses running into thousands.
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New York
New Yorks
new capes
Haven Emerson
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
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Florence township
Madison
Mattawan
Scranton
Lana Park
Ingersolla
Pittaharnh
Scanton Park company
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