President Seeks Strike Break Amid Arbitration Talks
President Wilson hosts railway workers and managers at the White House as long negotiations unfold. Officials express optimism over progress after indecisive morning sessions and hints that arbitration may be considered only if railroads revise wage rules and apply new terms.
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United Press
Trenty
Wilte
The
Chambers
Whi
Nt Bnt
A.B. Garret. Kesman
Garretson
Judge Chambers
White House
Wilson
Railway Workers’ Brotherhoods
All American Railroad
A. B. Garretson
Washington
Fo Till” Coen
Strike Facts in Nutshell
United Press reports the looming railway strike across 225 railroad systems with 400000 directly involved and 2155900 overall. Mediation failed as mediation and arbitration were rejected by workers while President Wilson considers a direct appeal to both sides at the White House.
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United Press
New York
Employes
Government Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Therm
Staes
Wilson
Garretson
Elisha Lee
White House
Tudgi Chaimbers
Brotherhood
Offi Als
National Hotel
Judge Chambers
A. B. Garreteon
Winan
Umuity
Federal Board of Mediation
Judge Knapp
La Follette Opens With Tariff Lesson in Wisconsin
United States Senator Robert M La Follette opened his reelection campaign in Sun Prairie Wisconsin arguing against his Underwood tariff vote. He defends the measure saying it lowers living costs, aids farmers and workers, and imposes an income tax on large fortunes. He faults the Payne Aldrich bill and calls for a data driven tariff commission to assess production costs in the US and abroad. He is accompanied by Henry Krumrey of Plymouth.
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Northwestern
Sun Prairie
Wis
United States
Robert M. la Fontette
United States Senate
la Follette
Henry, Krumrey
Plymouth
Aindiciat
Congress
Taft
Wisconsin
Mc Taft
Payne-Aldrich
Payne Cannon
Aldrich-Penrose
P ‘Ok Luft
Republican Party
Utah
Vermont
Submarine sighting reports stir New London crowds
Reports from Fisher's Island and Montauk Point claim a submarine, possibly the Bremen, was seen off the coast. An operator noted a high power wireless set aboard, while a shore lookout described a mast on the vessel. The sighting accompanies debates on tariffs and protective policy affecting American industry and farmers.
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United Preas
London
Genn
Bremen
Fisher's Island
Montauk Point
Milwaukee man's will tale hinges on family motives
Fragmentary OCR reports a Milwaukee man's will filed in probate court amid family disputes over money and guardianship. Authorities sought his brother who allegedly handled funds for sin keeping and questioned motives tied to bringing his wife from subtria.
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Milwaukee
Atseno
Massachusetts Campaign Opens as Hughes Tours Coast
United Press reports Republicans prepare for New England push with Henry Cabot Lodge scheduled to speak in Maine on September 6 and Theodore Burton to start Maine speeches August 28. Dorchester fireworks set to signal campaign kickoff led by Henry Estabrook as Willcox eyes a second Maine victory ahead of September 1 election.
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Republicam
Campainn
Asy
United Press
New York
Maine
William R. Willcox
Republicanational
Massachusetts
Henry D. Estabrook
Dorchester
Walla Charles
New England
Ralph D. Cole
Rerblican Speaker's Bureau
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Theodore E. Burton
Chicago Letter Carriers aid families in border enlistment shakeup
The Chicago Branch of the Letter Carriers Association moved to aid families of members serving on the Mexican border after a post office order to dismiss carriers in mobilized militia. The local postmaster indicated he would await protest details and assess nationwide support from related unions. About fifty carriers in Chicago are affected by the order.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Mil
Letter Carriers ™ Association
Ifty
Tugs Search Fog for Mutinous Bark Near Golden Gate
In heavy fog, the tug Reliance and the Queer Sea Rover scoured six miles south of the Lightship seeking a three-masted barkentine with a mutinous crew. The vessel reportedly sent a tug request and described a diabolic chase, claiming ordered wheat and oil cargo destined for warship use.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
Golden Gate
Reliance
Sea Rover
Vobin
Muti
Throttling Paper Costs Ties Press to Union Call
At the International Typographical Union convention in Baltimore on August 14, President Marsden D. Scott urged a substantial inquiry into rising white paper costs. Delegates blamed the paper market for harming many newspapers and printers as public schools expand printing instruction. Printers earned $1 041.18 in wages during the year, per President Seatt.
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Pyrographics
Tritten Press
Baltimore
Congress
International Typographical Union
Pres. Marsden
D. Scott
Seatt
Sheboygan Utility Sold to Syndicate Involving AP Utilities
Milwaukee August 14 The purchase of the Sheboygan Railway and Electric company property was announced by Kelsey Brewer and Co representing American Public Utilities of Grand Rapids Michigan. The deal includes Merchants Light Heat and Power of Indianapolis Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power serving La Crosse and Eau Claire. A Chippewa River dam now under construction will develop 45000 horsepower to supply electricity for St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Railway and Electric Company
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygen
Kelsey, Brewer & Co
American Public Utilities Company
Grand Haplds
Mich
Merchants’ Light, Heat.and Power. Company
Indianapols
Wisconsin-Minnesota Light’ and Power Company
la Crosse
Hau Claire
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chippewa River
Typographical Union Holds Sixty-Second Annual Convention
The International Typographical Union opened its sixty second annual convention in Baltimore with a brief business session and committee appointments before adjourning until Wednesday. Delegates plan a trip to Washington to be hosted by the Washington union.
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THE
Typographical Union
Associated Press
Baltimore
International Typographical Union
Congress Eyes Big Week to Pass Key Laws
Washington Aug 14 congressional leaders agree this will be the biggest legislative week of the session. They forecast decisive votes and passage for navy, child labor, ship purchase and workmen's compensation bills, all with substantial support.
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Cmitea 2. Ces
Washington, D. C
Lumber Foreman Killed After Ladder Fall
Edward Wheelock, 57, of Wausaukee Wisconsin, foreman for a lumber company at Cutler Ontario, died instantly in Menominee Michigan when he lost balance on a ladder and fell onto concrete, fracturing his skull. He was reported by Associated Press.
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Menominee
Mich
Edward. Wheelock
Wausaukes
Wis
Cutler
Ontario
Jadder
Funeral crowds honor Civil War veteran and ex-assemblyman
The G A R hall on Merritt street hosted a large gathering Sunday for William M Perry civil war veteran and former assemblyman who died after a two month illness. Rev A C McHenry officiated with G A R Ladies of John W Scott circle 4 and John W Scott post 241 taking part. Music by Mrs Jacob W Kircher and Miss Clara A Schmidt. Commander George W Briggs led the post ritual. Mrs Dora Snyder led the ladies circle. Burial at Riverside cemetery followed with post, circle, and choir members in attendance.
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G. A. R. Hall
Merritt Street
Grand Army
William M Perry
A.C. McHenry
St. John’s Universalist Church
John W. Scott Circle
John W. Scott Post
Jacob W. Kircher
Clara A. Schmidt
George W. Briggs
Dora Snyder
Riverside Cemetery
Death toll climbs after Brookdale trolley wreck near Sobaston
Twenty six dead and many more in critical condition after two trolley cars collided head on at Brookdale, several miles from Sobaston. Sixty two injured hospitalized, as investigators work to determine cause while recovery continues.
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Sobaston Pa
Bs United
Johnstown
Brookdale
Tornado and flood devastate towns across Arkansas and the Carolinas
Tornadoes swept eastern Arkansas killing five women and damaging Edmundson near Memphis. A Mississippi River flood followed, with eight injured admitted to Memphis hospitals and many homes wrecked. In Asheville area, mountaineers warned residents ahead of rising waters from Lake Toxaway, averting loss of life as towns along the river evacuated. Dozens of towns faced major property loss as the dam’s release sent floodwaters toward Greenville and surrounding areas.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Ave
Arkansas
Edmundson
Ark
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Edmondson
Mississippi River
vAsheville
N.C
Ife
Toxaway Dam
Perid
Greenville
Great Lake Toxaway
Asheville
Robbery at Appleton Involving Two Highwaymen
Mrs George Phelps of Appleton reported a 1 am robbery by two young men near a cold storage plant. After a severe struggle they grabbed her purse containing 23 dollars and personal items. A cap was forced into her mouth and the attackers fled, leaving the purse handle. No suspects yet. Mrs Phelps lives at 276 Broad Street.
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Oshkesh
Appleton
George Phelps
Sakaa
Mrs. Phelps
Randie
Phelps
Broad Street
Funeral mobilizes doctors for Chicago surgeon’s death
Dr. B C Gudden Dr F G Connell and Dr M E Corbett traveled from the city to attend the funeral of Dr J B Murphy a noted Chicago surgeon who died suddenly Friday. Services were held at 11 oclock this morning with Gudden serving as honorary pallbearer. The Oshkosh medical community mourns a heavy loss amid concerns about poverty and health pressures.
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B. C. Gudden
F. G. Connell
M. E. Corbett
J.B. Murphy
Chicago
Gudden
Murphy
Showers and warmer forecast for the coming days
Weather notes indicate showers and rising temperatures with a brief period of unsettled conditions tonight and into Tuesday. Observations mention tame warming trends and cautions about variable conditions, though details are garbled and some terms unclear.
Unique Incidents From Across Towns And Islands
A crowded montage reports odd scenes from New York and nearby towns. At Coney Island a swingman forgets her clothes after emerging from the sea and must send a messenger for replacements. In Montclair a man mistaken for a shooter causes a blockade confusion. deputies realize the error. Other notes include a sheriff’s posse misidentification, a town commissioner candidate urging sidewalks for skating, Brazilian worker injury after a day at a fair, and a Cleveland attempted robbery halted by a strong arm embrace until officers arrive.
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Bs United Press
New York
Atisy
Jennie Atkate
Coney Island
Teuton Armies Retreat Into Russia and Lemberg
Reported German forces fall back toward Russia as the city of Lemberg is mentioned. Italian forces are also advancing. The text references gains in a levy and a canal, with mentions of mine blasts near a location that appears distorted in the OCR.
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Lemberg
Russia
Hatton Campaign News in Hatton-Wide Visit
Reported discussions show Hatton and Norris in Wisconsin campaign events. Norris heads to Ripon with lieutenant governor. Rev. A C Mellenry discusses labor support for Hatton after visits to New London and Madison. Powell handles publicity amid homecoming addresses for Hatton’s campaign.
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Mipo
Jon Kway
Norris
Appleton
Hatton
Will
Seymour, Bay
Chilton
Mary
Fei
Watton
Madison
Wisconsin
Chicago
Ripon
Bir
A.C. Mellenry
W. H. Hatton
McHenry
New London
Wiliam W. Powell
Fiat
Kidnapping attempt targets deputy's wife by IWW members
Mrs. Edward Eno wife of a deputy sheriff and Mrs. Lucy Clarke of Virginia were attacked as they left a Mesaba Electric car. One kidnapper struck Mrs Clarke with a club causing a serious scalp wound while another seized the child and fled in a waiting car. Chief Jesse Palmer and deputies pursued, arresting Spurotich and Andy Ventich as two others fled. The two captives aided by a barking dog and police found a suspect near a brush pile. both clashed with officers as the search continued. The victims are Mrs Clarke and Mrs Eno, sisters, with Mrs Clarke receiving medical care.
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Associated Press
Tinney
Ming
Clark
Mia
Eno
Jesse Primer
Clarke
Demuts
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