Eight Hour Day May Be Solution of Strike
Washington Aug 15 with President Wilson, heads of railroad brotherhoods met for a second time as unions weigh a railroad proposal to adopt an eight hour day. Managers favor eight hours but want arbitration on overtime and related issues. Union leaders express cautious optimism yet insist on joint consideration and refer decisions to their general committee in New York.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
New York
A. B. Garretson
Tee
Beane
Committee of Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Elisha Lee
Wihlon
Brotherhoods
Wilson seeks settlement to avert railway strike
President Wilson resumed talks with railroad managers and workers after a White House meeting and hours of talks aimed at settling the stalemate. Elisha Lee led managers in a session, while unions pressed for arbitration details and an irreducible minimum. Both sides showed willingness to cooperate, with formats and scope of arbitration still under discussion.
Railroad wage proposal discussed by officials and unions
Officials and union leaders debated a new wage proposition for railroad workers. While some argued it was not new and had been considered a week earlier, employes offered no clear stance and appeared skeptical about acceptance. Employers noted any concrete offer would go to the general board of 600 chairmen in New York for decision.
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General Board
New York
Yachtman is accused arrest of officer in California party brawl
Walter Dupee and "Birdseye" Lewis, both prominent social figures and millionaires from Chicago Pasadena and Coronado, are held on 1400 bond each for allegedly assaulting deputy marshal C L Bowker after a society ball at Coronado Beach. Bowker reports a fierce, champagne fueled attack, star torn from his badge, and plans for other attackers to appear in court.
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Coronado Beach
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Birdseye” Lewis
California
Cc. L. Bowker
Bowker
Dupee
Lewis
Los Angeles
Naval Bill Adopted After Two Hour Debate In House
The House adopted all points of the naval bill after two hours of debate and then moved to vote on the large building program and personnel increases, the two disputed items. The revised administration revenue bill, expected to raise about 270.3 million dollars annually, was prepared for submission to the Senate. Observers predicted Senate Democrats would approve the measure contingent on caucus discussions and committee influences shaping the final package.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Administration
Senate Democrats
Inttar Finance
German Zeppelin Raids as Retaliation Policy Stated
Berlin reports GermanZeppelins will punish England for Baralong killings. The government released a white book of German and British documents detailing reprisals and a shift to targeting civilian towns, asserting English provocations justify hard measures while rejecting reciprocal executions.
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United Press
Berlin
England
Veichutag
Germany
London
Baratong
Isi4
Great Britain
Baralong
NO TRIP BY PRESIDENT WILL FILL FEW SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
President Wilson will not run a campaign stumping tour. He will accept invitations to speak occasionally, with planned trips to Hodginville Kentucky on September 4 and St Louis on September 20. After Hodginville, he will return to Washington until Congress adjourns, then move to Shadow Lawn for the campaign.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Democratic Campaign Committee
Hodginville
St Louis
McCormick
Pacific Coast
White Houses
Me' Adcoa
A Strange Opinion of Governor Philipp's Administration
A Wisconsin letter from August 14 to campaign manager George A. West criticizes Governor Philipp for failing to live up to promises and resisting progressive laws. The author urges support for W. H. Hatton for governor, cites forestry and water power issues, and weighs senatorial options regarding La Follette and Jeffris. The writer pledges a vote for Hatton and expresses support for reform and fair governance.
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Silwaukee
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Wisconsin
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McGovern
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Griffith
Minnesota
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Mal
United States
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Ido
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Pony Etherai
Convicts and Woods Unite to Cut Crime in New York
Police Commissioner Arthur Woods joins about thirty ex convicts at a national prisons committee dinner to discuss aiding released inmates in finding work and avoiding further crime. Woods pledged to change police conduct from hounding to helping ex prisoners, urging mutual cooperation to prevent crime.
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United Press
New York
New York City
Arthur Woods
Oda
National Committee On Prisons
Woods
Hughes Reaches Tacoma Address Tour Before Seattle Stop
Charles E Hughes arrives in Tacoma shortly before noon with three speaking engagements on his program. He plans to address Republican editors, the Tacoma Red Cross chapter, and an open air stadium rally before heading to Seattle for a night meeting. The party rode through the city on arrival and Hughes viewed the Cascades from the train platform. In Orting he shook hands with inmates at the Boordier home and paused at Huyaltup for a brief stop where factory workers in white uniforms greeted him.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Waah
Agre
Charles E. Hughes
Seattle
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Red Cross
Hughes
Cancads
Orting
Boidiere
Huyaltup
Wan Made
Wheat price probe underway at Chicago by federal officials
Investigation of wheat price manipulation on the board of trade continued with United States District Attorney Clyne and assistants. Brokers were quizzed by Assistant Joseph Menning as Fleming and Edward N. Hurley of the Federal Trade Commission conferred. William Cowan, agent for major millers, provided milling-cost figures, and rumors cited Cowan that there is no economic reason for the rise. Farmers met at Fargo to form a combine seeking 1.50 a bushel for spring wheat, claiming crop failures and accusing Minneapolis and Chicago interests of overstating conditions to spur early selling.
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United Press
Board of Trade
United States
Clyne
Joseph Menning
Fleming
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
William Cowan
Cowan
Farmers Plan Combine
Fargo
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North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Fire In Hotel Room Saves Man From Death
Appleton Wis Aug 15 James South of this city was probably saved from death by a chambermaid who smelled smoke and broke into his room to find the bed on fire. The man had been smoking before retiring and a lighted cigar apparently ignited the bed.
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Appleton Maen
Associated Press
Appleton, Wis
James
Helnge
Smith
Troop Movement Orders Suspended Over Railroad Strike
National guard mobilization to border was halted amid railroad strike concerns. Washington officials say suspension is precautionary, not a final decision, with troops in Kentucky Ohio and Vermont detainments delaying border deployment. Major General Funston urged keeping units mobilized until strike clarity improves.
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Y Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Guard
War Department
Kentucky
Ohio
Vermont
Funeton
Funaton
Positions Retained for Postal Workers Recalled from Border Duty
Washington Aug. 15 Postmaster General Burleson announced that postal employees who left for border militia service will keep their positions on return. He denied reports that militiamen were being dropped from rolls permanently. An order from the 26th allows transferring duties during military or naval service and reinstating workers under civil service rules.
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Whited Press
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Burleson
Strike Vote by Northern Pacific Telegraphers Demands
Telegraphers of the Northern Pacific rail road vote on strike over pay and rules. They seek shorter hours a 10 percent wage increase and two weeks annual vacation with pay. Three months of talks failed and the vote result should be known in about three weeks.
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Northern Pacific
Associated Press
St. Paul
Ming
Northern Pacific Railroad
Penrose introduces resolutions to investigate Wilson appoint ments
Senator Penrose renewed the Republican attack on President Wilson by introducing resolutions demanding investigations into Wilson’s appointments and waivers of civil service requirements. The moves increase pressure on the administration as the controversy over patronage and qualifications continues.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Wilson
Italian Ships Sunk Off Aug. 1
London reports Italian steamers Leo Giovanni Rattiata of 1667 tons gross and the sailing Weasel Roserio sunk. The news came from Associated Prana.
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Associated Prana
London
Leo Giovanni Rattiata
Roserio
Kaiser Clears His Conscience of Blame for War
European leader Kaiser Wilhelm II states he acted in good faith and sought peace, claiming history will acquit him of responsibility for World War. A Berne dispatch to The London Daily News quotes him during a tea visit in Berlin as he defends German aims against Allied narratives.
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London
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Switzerland
London Daily News
Berlin
Europe
Western Front
Kaiser Goes East After Somme Visit
Berlin August 1 Emperor William has left the western front region to go to the eastern front after a stay there with the crown prince and commander in chief. An official statement says he visited the eastern line toward the end of his stay and is now positioned with various units behind the battle front.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Somme
William
Fron
War Bulletins from Front Lines Across Europe
Multiple dispatches report Italian advances near Trieste and Tolko, German trenches retaken near Pozieres, Russian moves in Galicia, Austrian gains along Isonzo, and air bombardments on Italian and Belgian fronts. Quiet in some Meuse sectors with French activity near Verdun.
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Somme
War Office
Pozieres
Mouquet Farm
Paris
Sainte Fine
Fleury
Vaux
Meuse
Verdun
Belloy
Estrees
Lihnons
Italians Gain Ground In Drive On Austrian Territory
Italian forces push north and south of Gorizia in a rapid advance toward Trieste. Suburbs of Tolmino near three miles from the city are reported as the Austrian evacuation begins. British and French actions in Galicia and the Meuse valley are noted, with Italian gains north of Gorizia and new reports on an Austrian fleet movement. The Italian navy loss of the Leonardo da Vinci dreadnought is cited from a Turin dispatch.
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London
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Tolmino
Gorizza
Trieste
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Adriat
Tricste
Triesis
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Galicia
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Lipa
Iish War Office
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Verdan Re
Paris
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Meuse
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Carso
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Turin
Leonardo da Vinci
Taranto
More Deaths From Plague Renewed Epidemic In New York
New York reports 163 new infantile paralysis cases and 39 deaths in the last 24 hours. Since the outbreak began there have been 6,532 cases and 1,464 deaths. Despite unusually cool weather the epidemic worsens and officials warn of ongoing spread.
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Associated Preas
Health Department
Renterday
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