President Wilson Seeks Settlement in Railroad Strike
A tentative plan for eight hour workdays with overtime pay and a study of other issues was prepared by President Wilson and a federal mediator. The plan will be presented to the 640-member employees committee and the managers committee tomorrow at the White House as parties press toward a settlement.
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Wilacs Absandona
Railroad
White House
Benahim
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
William L. Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation and Continuation
General Committee of Employes
Chambers
Congress
Lis
Federal Board of Mediation and Conclation
Federal Commission
New York
Washington
Committee of Managers
Four Brotherhoods of Railroad
National Capitol
W. S. Carter
United States
Mr. Carter
Carter
Federal eight hour plan eyed in railroad talks
President Wilson pursues an eight hour day and a federal investigation commission to study collateral issues in a stalled railroad wage dispute. A general committee of 64 chairmen will meet in Washington to decide next steps after holding talks with the president.
Details Of British War Loan Disclosed
Details of a new British loan announced by J P Morgan Co outline a 250 million dollar two year secured note issue. The loan, dated September 1 1916, carries 5 percent interest with semi annual payments and redemption options. It is secured by 300 million in securities deposited with Farmers Loano Trust Company of New York including American, Canadian and other foreign government securities. The loan aims to bolster trade between Britain and the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loso Red Trust Company of
New York
Batab- Hebmest
United Press
J. P. Morgan & Co
Isue
Mariners’ Loan & Trust Company of
Morgan & Co
England
Great Britain
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chile
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Denmark
Holland
Railway rights void by Carranza authorities in Mexico
Juarez officials declare American concessions for a Salina Cruz to Acapulco railway void arguing onerous terms and clauses prejudicial to the de facto government. Carranza moves to confiscate mining properties of nonpayers with 25 percent penalty before September 1.
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Carranza
United Press
Fil Paso
Texas
Salina Cruz
Acapulco
Mexico
Juarez
Huerta
Hold On To Philippines
Senator Borah argues the Clarke amendment removal shows public sentiment against relinquishing the islands. He says independence is settled unless war changes policy, and predicts Cuba will join the union in coming years.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Borah
Cuba
Many Soldiers Released to Return Home in Texas Border Duty
San Antonio announces 879 guardsmen released under the dependent relative provision. Officials say the number is not exceptional given about 100,000 state troops in border duty.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Department
Young Girl to Recover After Shooting
Miss Ida Torkelson, shot by former sweetheart Gus O’Brien, will recover as doctors report the bullet near her spine will not be removed. O’Brien eluded posses for four days, now free on $8,000 bonds.
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Ida Torkelson
Associated Press
Morris
Gus O'Brien
O'Brien
Oshkosh Hosts State Municipal League Convention
Oshkosh welcomes the Wisconsin League of Municipalities for a three day visit led by J. Wolff former Fond du Lac mayor now league chief executive officer. Neenah Mayor Charles B Clark serves as vice president and Ford H MacGregor of Madison is secretary treasurer and bureau director. The league, founded in 1899, is one of the oldest city government organizations and aims to improve municipal governance across the state.
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Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Oshkosh
League
J. Wolff
Fond 4U Lac
Wolff
Fic
Edward Hohensee
Charles B. Clark
Neenah
Ford H. MacGregor
Madison
State of
Wisconsin
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Geveral
Leag of
Athearn Hotel
Stomorrost
Daniel W. ‘Hoan
Milwaukee
Joseph 5. Konkel
Superior
Oshkosh Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
C. Clark
Frank J. Wolff
Fond du Lac
Ord H. MacGregor
Riverside Dock
Prof. L. Smith
University of Wisconsin
Western Drive of Republicans Is On
Chicago reporters detail plans by Kentucky manager Alem T Hert and a western headquarters committee to organize GOP activity from Ohio to the Pacific for Hughes and Fairbanks. Lorimer seeks the Sixth Illinois seat with a big tent campaign despite opposition from Thompson and party leaders amid three rival candidates. Roosevelt and Fairbanks are slated to speak in September Maine Battle Creek and other cities as Democrats and Progressives coordinate in Maine and western states.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Alem T Hert
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
Mackinac Island
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Hughes
Fairbanks
Western Headquarters
James R Garfield
Harold Ickes
Illinois
James A. Hemenway
Indiana
R. B. Howell
Nebraska
John T. Adams
Iowa
Helt
Lorimer
Wiliam Lorimer
United States
Hirngig
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Congress
William Hale Thompson
United States Senate
James McAndrews
Washington
United Press
New York
N.Y
William FR. Willcox
Roosevelt
Maine
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles W. Fairbanks
Pittsburg
Oklahoma
Mase
McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Bainbridge Colby
Mathew Hale
Massachusetts
E. F. Tuttle
Long Island
Association
Progressives
Colby Hale
Albert D. Nortons
Missouri
Henry M. Wallace
Michigan
Thomas F. Walsh
Montana
Two New German Submarines Sail For America
London Aug 16 Two very large German submarines will depart soon for America. Central News dispatch from The Fingue says the submarines have made trial trips off Helgoland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
America
a_ Central
Fingue
Helgoland
Germany says not opposed to Denmark West Indies sale
Berlin reports German foreign minister Gottlieb von Jagow clarified that Germany is not opposed to transferring sovereignty of the Danish West Indies to the United States. He rejected claims of German aggression or annexation plans and cited the chancellor’s Reichstag speech reaffirming nonaggressive policy toward Canada Brazil or any part of America.
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West Indies
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Danish West Indies
United States
Gottlieb von Jagow
von Jagow
Reichstag
Canada
Brazil
America
Plague hits Wisconsin with new infantile paralysis cases
Madison records another infantile paralysis case from Green Bay and Humboldt. A Milwaukee child visiting the township has paralysis in the left arm. Suspected cases reported in Durand, Spring Valley, Shawano, and New London. Fifty seven positive cases and two deaths in the state, with many awaiting confirmation.
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Smirress
Madison
Wis
Green Bay
Humboldt
Milwaukee
Luxemburg
Durand
Spring Valley
Pierce County
Shawano
New London
Tvo
Alexander Named Wisconsin Railroad Commission Chairman
Madison Aug 16 Walter Alexander a member of the Wisconsin railroad commission was elected chairman today. The panel had operated without a chairman since Halford Erickson resigned in May. Commissioner Carl D Jackson, the longest serving, was a candidate. Alexander had been appointed by Governor Philipp to succeed David Harlowe of Milwaukee.
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Halford Erickson
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
T Walter Alexander
Railroad Commission of Wisconsin
Carl D. Jackson
Mr Alexander
Philipp
David Harlowe
Milwaukee
War Bulletins Report Minor Pozieres Skirmishes and Gains
London reports minor engagements near Pozieres with no major changes on the Somme front. Italian forces claim Austrian trenches captured near Monte Pecinka south of Goritsa and near Scateina and San Marco, taking 353 prisoners. Russian lines report large prisoner and equipment captures from June 4 to August 13 under Brusiloff. Berlin notes weak Russian attacks north of the Dniester and German troops at Starawiepczna heights. Champagne reconnoitering parties dispersed. Belfort bombardment with no casualties reported.
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Rome
Monte Pecinka
Goritza
Scateina and
San Marco
Champagne
War Office
Verdun
Belfort
Eighteenth Wisconsin Municipalities Convention Opens
The eighteenth annual convention of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities opened at City Hall with about 110 representatives, leaders from Milwaukee to Racine assembling after arriving by train. Officials welcomed, badges issued, a 4 oclock boat ride, and a banquet planned at the Athearn hotel.
Summary of Main War Events Reported Today
New York reports show Russians driving in the Carpathians with gains west of Vorokhta as they threaten Hungary. Petrograd cites Austrian retreats westward while Russians scale heights. capture totals exceed 358,000 since early June. In the Somme, little activity. Pozierea trenches are held, Verdun artillery but no infantry action. Aerial raids by Austrians and Italians persist near Trieste and Isonzo fronts, with Italian depots and munitions plants attacked. Romania’s entry remains debated. Germany seeks to keep Romania neutral by offers that might reward territorial gains at Austria's expense. Italian progress southeast toward Trieste continues with further Austrian trench losses. Berlin notes minor clashes north of the Dniester. Petrograd claims a counterattack halts Russian advance in Northern Galicia, though Letitzky advances between the Ziota Lipa and Dniester.
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Associated Press
New York
Carpathians
Jablonitza
Hungary
Vorokhta Anh Ardzemos
Petrograd
Pozierea
Verdun
Meuse
Trieste
Gontza
Muggia
Isonzo
Roumania
Germany
Bucharest
Austria
Goritza
Milan
Italy
Berlin
Dniester
Galicia
Letciitzky
Ziota Lipa
Ithe Dniester
City industry leaders invite convention visitors to tours
Prominent manufacturers and plant heads request Mayor Mulva extend invites to representatives and guests. The mayor says business leaders cooperate with city officials to entertain visitors and ensure a brilliant convention success.
Peace With Germany Depends On Full Reparation
London reports Premier Asquith stated in the House of Commons that Britain will not resume diplomatic relations with Germany after the war until full reparation is made for the Fryatt execution and other alleged outrages. The cabinet will seek methods to secure such reparations.
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Gland
United Presse
London
England
Germany
Fryatt
Asquith
House of Cemmons
Edward Carson
Edward
Langshaw sues for alienation over mistaken identity case
New York Aug 16 Albert Corbural Langshaw heir of Walter Hamer Langshaw and head of Dartmouth Manufacturing and Bristol Manufacturing in New Bedford sues Robert Bates for 69000 in the New Jersey case after catching his wife with Bates in Edgewood New Jersey. Bates admits mistaken identity but Langshaw pursues the suit.
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New York
Albert Corbural Langshaw
Walter Hamer Langshaw
Dartmouth Manufacturing Corporation
Bristol Manufacturin Corporation
New Bedford
Robert Bates
Edgewood
N. J
Bates
Lang- Shaw
Supreme Court
Disease baffling horse deaths in Tomah farm
Veterinace experts are baffled by the deaths of three horses owned by John Bacon in Tomah Wisconsin. The animals grew paralyzed within hours after eating hay Bacon had recently bought. Chemical analysis of the hay and post mortem results failed to identify the poison.
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United Press
Tomah
Wis
John Bacon
Bacon
Progressive Republicans defend policy at Madison conference
A thirty two page pamphlet issued by the Progressive Republican committee defends tax policy and criticizes the current administration for not reducing taxes. It describes open discussion at a conference and endorses La Follette and other Progressive candidates while arguing good government requires cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
George E. Morton
Milwaukee
Progressive Republican Campaign Committee
Bccessiiles
Progressive Republican Conference
Robert M. La_Follette
William H. Hatton
Mat
Merlin Hull
Alvin B. Peterson
Walterv C. Owem
Progressive “Conference
University” of
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Autonomy for Poland plan to grant self government
Vienna dispatch reports that an Austro Hungarian effort will establish self government among towns and communities in occupied Polish territory. A large number of interned Polish citizens will be released and sent home, per the telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aueteinos
Associated Press
London
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Earthquake Hits Italian Cities Shaking Pesaro and Rimini
A Stefani dispatch from Rome reports an earthquake struck early this morning in Ancona Pesaro and Rimini Italy. Ancona suffered no damage but Pesaro and Rimini saw houses wrecked indicating significant but localized impact.
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iBy Associatea
London
Ancona
Pesre
Rimine
Italy
Stefani
Rome
Pesaro
Rimaino
Bomb Explodes in Italian District Building
Explosion in a four story building in Chicago’s Italian district scatters debris and forces dozens to flee. Police claim Black Hand operatives were responsible for the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United Press
Hurricane Warning for Gulf Coast and South
The Weather Bureau issued warnings to all Gulf Coast and southern points about a West Indian hurricane approaching. Latest reports indicate the storm is more severe than earlier estimates and moving in a northwesterly direction toward the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, DC
Gulf Coast
Weather Bureau
Fragmented Weather Notice From Obscure Source
A damaged OCR weather note hints at wind, warmer temperatures, and unsettled conditions. Mentions likely southeastern regions with varying visibility and timing but garbled phrases obscure full details.
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Whitehouse
A. B. Garretson
Federal Industrial Relations Committee
Federal Board of Mediation and
Bernardsville
Fort Totten
Philadelphia
Max Giingo
Richmond
Brooklyn
Alphonse Lamy
D. C
Canadian
Jamaica
Department of Justice
John G Carvey
Auditorium Hotel
Anna Baulkal
William L Neubert
Lake Forest
Neubert
Hammond
Ind
Herman Smith
McGregor, Ia
Walter Davies
Tex
Dunne
Nichos
LEW Wor
Philippines
Senator Borah
Gainesville
Iro
State Municipal League
B. Clark
Alvin T. Bert
Hughes and Fairbanks
Pilty
MR. Alexander
Pozieres
Somme
Haig
Brusiloff
Starawiepczyna Height
ICTY
Sues
Hugger
Natte
Progressive Pamphlet
Ransom
Poland
Rimine and
Clewty
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