Wilson plans eight hour railroad law amid labour standoff
President Wilson advocates an eight hour law for railroads patterned after the Canadian act to curb disputes. He meets with congressional leaders and the War Labor Board as talks continue. Officials await a formal reply to the plan and debate adjournment prospects.
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Woman and Boy Try To Starve to Death in Chicago
CHICAGO Aug 28 A deserted wife locked herself and her 9 year old son in a garret for a week determined to starve. Neighbors found them Sunday weak and emaciated after the ordeal.
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Rumania's War Declaration Sinks Wheat Market
Chicago news reports Rumania's declaration of war crashing wheat prices. Opening figures show declines with September futures at 1.40 and December around 1.40, marking the season's sharpest drop as the market closed demoralized.
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Oklahoma Cavalry Troop B Reports Readiness in Donna Texas
Officers and men of Troop B First Oklahoma Cavalry state their Donna Texas camp is in excellent shape with perfect sanitary conditions and capable medical facilities. They praise medical officers for efficiency and ample medicine. They note no hospitalizations longer than a day and say they are healthier than at home, with a minor complaint about carrying ninety rounds of ammunition. Aug. 28, 1916 ABRY.
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Freeling Express Case Settlement Considered at $425,000
Attorney General Furthers settlement talks on express rate refunds totaling 425000 as part of ongoing express rate litigation. Agreement with parties to reclaim overcharges by express carriers dates back to the commission’s initial rate rulings and seeks a figure arcing below the commission’s own rates amid opposition from Chairman Love.
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Respite Granted Delaying Execution in Williams Case
WACA Texas where John Williams Negro was to be hanged today for Allison Crier’s murder. Governor Ferguson granted a 30 day respite and did not set a new date, possibly prompting a new death warrant by District Judge Monroe.
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Mail Order Book Shortage Sparks City Shopper Loyalty
Robert H. Hansen, superintendent of mails at the Post Office, reports that only 363 of 57,922 mail order catalogs remain, with five freight carloads arriving from Chicago and distributed within 150 miles to Oklahoma City addresses. He says the figures prove consis tently that Oklahoma City shoppers favor mail order catalogs over local options.
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Auto Bandits Loot Wagon in Detroit Suburb Raid
In Dearborn area near Detroit two automobile bandits stopped a Standard Oil wagon on Reckner road this afternoon and obtained 40 dollars before escaping. Police received the report as the scene was described by officials.
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Tulsa Fight Move Reported as Officials Rally Support
Acting Governor Ke relying to Tulsa officials assures no meddling while urging enforcement of revived Oklahoma laws. Telegram from county attorney expresses concern over crime suppression and local self government, with sheriffs noting a fighting fest and readiness to rely on the law.
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Gault Predicts 500000 Bales Cotton Statewide
President Gault of the state board for agriculture said yesterday’s rains arrived too late to aid Oklahoma’s cotton crop and he foresees not more than 500,000 bales. Weather bureau totals for twenty four hours ending Sunday morning show scattered rainfall across towns like Ada, Stillwater, Enid, Oklahoma City, Muskogee, Shawnee, Vinita, Weatherford and others with trace to 0.25 inches reported.
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Three Accused in Plan to Kidnap Harriman Son
In St Anthony Idaho authorities say three men were implicated in a plot to abduct Roland Harriman, 16, son of Mes Harriman widow of the railroad magnate, and hold him for a heavy ransom in Idaho mountains. Mark Lufkin and Davis Meloy allegedly confessed to the St Anthony police chief. Ralph Cuselt denied knowledge of the plot. The Harrimans had planned to visit their Jamest Snake River ranch around August 1 but postponed due to threats of a railroad strike.
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G A R Veterans Depart For Big Reunion On Grandstand
Thirty veterans depart tonight and join Oklahoma City party from Yukon Ardmore Norman Edmond Guthrie and Elgin for a national encampment in Kanestry. Adjutant General Weeks and other officers lead efforts as carpenters and laborers prepare the grounds and temporary headquarters.
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Veterans Gather for 50th Grand Army Encampment in KC
Veterans from across the nation flocked to Kansas City for the Grand Army of the Republic fiftieth encampment. De partments opened the reunion as campaigns began to select a new commander in chief, with several candidates named. The election is scheduled for Friday.
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Autoist Vanishes Route Crash Kills Boy, Injures Wife
Chicago readers report a Sunday incident when a driver named Williams Wilder steered into a ditch along a rural route, killing his own child and seriously injuring his wife as two farmer boys fled to safety.
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Three State Guards Ordered to Border
Three state guards were mobilized to the border amid tensions reported by national wire service. The move came as officials indicated a strengthened posture near Kentucky and nearby states, with authorities citing readiness and deterrence amid evolving security concerns.
Court to Order Careful Hunt for Buried Treasure
Chicago August 28 Seeking hidden gold coins appraisers will search Erwin W Morrison a recluse whose fortune is under federal court investigation Receivers attorney Francis Houlihan said a formal order will be sought to direct a search of Morrison home garden walls and interior for buried treasure. The case centers on a vast sum of money allegedly hoarded or spent with little banking deposits. a hidden stash is suspected and a court order will compel examination of Morrison property to locate coins.
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Allies Joined by Balkan Nation as Berlin Retaliates
London reports Romania declared war on Austria Hungary Sunday, drawing Germany into the conflict by declaring war on Romania. Berlin’s council convened expecting a formal war note, with Turkey and Bulgaria anticipated to act. Police guard Romanian legation in Berlin after stones damaged the Italian embassy Sunday.
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Rumanians and Teutons in Battle With Prisoners
A wartime dispatch notes fighting between Rumanians and Teutons with many former prisoners. Italy’s declaration of war against Germany is reported as heralded, while Romanian entry follows later. Western press reflects mixed reactions and hopes Italy’s action won’t compel Romania to join the conflict.
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Romania to Join World War as Thirteenth Nation
Rumania plans to enter the global conflict, with government and military leaders set to convene a multi party meeting to gauge public opinion and determine whether to side with the Allies or the Central Powers. The move follows rising tension as Russia and Austria weigh moves near the Balkans and the Entente push influence in Bucharest.
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