Houston Rioting in Twenty Fourth Infantry Triggers Martial Law
Rioting by Twenty fourth Infantry soldiers in Houston ends in many deaths and injuries. Martial law is imposed as troops patrol streets and camps are moved out of Texas. Officials warn citizens to stay indoors and avoid gatherings while investigations begin.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Twenty-fourth Infantry
H. A. Thompson
Hempstead
Washington, D. C
Parker
Southern Department
Texas
Illinois National
John A. Hulen
Fort Crockett
Galveston
Camp Logan
Vida Henry
Henry
Horace Moody
E. J. Meineke
Huston
Dan M. Moody
Joseph W. Mattes
Illinois Second Field Artillery
Mattes
W. A. Wise
Wise
Brunner Avenue
Hiood
Fuchs
Alma
Mary Winkler
Fred Winkler
William J. Drucks
William Drucka
Winkler
Drucks
Young
War Department
Baker
Army
Roosevelt
South
Marcellin G. Spinks
Turgie
Fifth Infantry
Minnis National Guard
Hathrock
Bell
State to Control Food Passed by Assembly
Albany New York August 24 The assembly ended an all night session passing the statehood control bill by a vote of 98 to 21 moving control of food industries to state authority in the ongoing policy debate over regulation and commerce.
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United Press
Albany, N. Y
Assembly
Restoration as core of pope peace bid
United Press outlines that Pope Benedicts new peace proposal centers on restoration damages, notably Belgium, with broader implications if Germany accepts. The stance aligns with Allied demands and could end the war if endorsed, as Vatican diplomacy extends through Austria and Bavaria to central powers.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Rugel
Pope Benedict
Belgium
Balcium
Germany
Lloyd George
Pope Benet
Austrian
Bavaria
Dong So
Holy See
United Presse
Wilan
Senate
erit+ tedom
Jol T L Rvalley
United Preas
Use
Trome
Pontifical Appeal For Peace
Wilson
Wilhon
Holy Father
Honzano
Kansan City
Jean Bonzano
America
Bonzano
Waupaca Court Rules Parents Must Aid Insane Adults
Acting Probate Judge J A Murat holds a parent who can pay must support a child in an asylum even if insanity arose after reaching adult age. Lord Rasmussen is assessed to contribute 3 50 toward Arthur Rasmussen’s care at the Waupaca county asylum, despite age and income factors. The ruling sets a precedent for future chronic insanity cases handled by county and town officials.
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Waupaca
Wis
J. A. Murat
G. H. Putnam
O. L. Olen
Lord Rasmussen
Arthur Rasmussen
Waupaca County Asylum
Arthur
Lara Rasmussen
Olen
Break in Food Embargo With Neutral Nations
United States gains concessions to aid Belgian relief. Sweden allows 600000 bushels of U S wheat from elevators for Belgian relief and will permit 270000 bushels of American rye to be imported. Dutch grain ships may remove cargoes to Holland under the deal.
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United States
Nationa
Py Associated Press
Washington
DD. C
Holland
Sweden
Belgian Relief Commission
Reichstag Leaders to Confer With Chancellor
Berlin dispatch via Copenhagen reports that Dr Michaelis and Reichstag factions are negotiating to summon leading representatives to a conference to discuss important questions. The note comes as talks intensify for a summit between the chancellor and major party leaders.
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Reichstag
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Michaelin
German Chancellor Weathering Storm Brews in Reichstag
Berlin reports Chancellor Michaelis averting a rupture with the majority Reichstag by reiterating ideas from his maiden speech and defending the majority party peace formula. The explanation quieted opposition as tensions rose over policy directions.
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Kteichateg
Jonn Grandens
United State
Berlin
Michae Am Tx
Credit Men Elect Boston Wins Convention Choice
The Retail Credit Men's national association selected Boston over Milwaukee for next year’s convention. W. H. Taylor of New York was elected president, L. F. Crowder of Dallas was named vice president, and A. J. Kruse of St. Louis became secretary.
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Boston
Milwaukee
United Press
Cleveland
Retail Credit Men's National Association Today
W.H. Taylor
New York
L. F. Crowder
Dallas
Texas
A. J. Kruse
St. Louis
Compromises In Tax Bill Loom In Senate War Tax Rift
Washington Aug 24 The Senate weighs income tax provisions as leaders seek to finish the war tax bill. La Follette Hollis and Trimble proposals push up revenue from 669 to 550 million dollars while debates on exemptions and wealth conscription unfold amid pressure to levy higher taxes on incomes and war profits.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Sho Wer
Senate
la Follette
Hollis
United Press
Trummell
Florida
Trammett
Kenyon
Towa
Weadth
Lfe
King Uinh
En Follette
Hollis Kin
Gerry
Fght
Simmons
Washington
Milwaukee State Fair Boosters Arrive in Ripon
The Milwaukee state fair boosters arrived in Ripon at 4 p.m. led by Mayor Thayer and escorted to the public square. Oshkosh citizens accompanied them by autos to guide the procession to Oshkosh. The day also saw the marriage of Miss Laura Klingball to Mr. Louis Farvor in Fond du Lac with local ties to Ripon High School and Ripon College. A Red Cross dance on the public square raised funds for Company D, hindered by a passing storm.
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Northwestern
Ripon
Win
Public
Thayer
Oshkosh
Mian
Laura Klingbail
Louis Farvor
Thin City
Fond du Lac
Milas Rklingball
Officer
Mra
Iklingball
Farvor
Merrill
Mins Kilingbajl
Ripon High School
Ripon College
Fort Sheridan
Red Crosse
Company D Meas Fund
Gerard at Minneapolis to Speak at Loyal Legion Meetings
Former ambassador James W. Gerard and Chicago attorney Clarence S. Darrow arrived in Minneapolis to address two Labor's Loyal Legion meetings. Gerard said he has nearly recovered from an illness that prevented a Milwaukee appearance last night.
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Minneapolis
Minn
James W. Gerard
Germany
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
Labor
Loyal Legion
Gerard Gata
Ilnes
Milwaukee
World War News Dominates Global Attention in 1917
Vatican peace note details Belgium restoration concerns while Russia dominates rumor mill and US approves a new 100 million dollar fund. Allies push on western front with Canadians in Lens and Verdun advances. Vallane reports 2,50 prisoners, war tax compromise efforts in Washington, and Shipping Board plans to spend nearly two billion on ships to combat U boats.
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the Shipping Board
Government Will Take Over Mines To Lower Coal Prices
Washington August 24 Henry A Garfeld coal administrator warned the government will mobilize every agency to pass price relief to consumers and if needed take control of mines. Chicago reports prices for burning coal fall as federal orders ease and rail and carrier delivery improve. Western and Midwestern producers discuss production and supply assurances amid fuel concerns.
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Asenciated Press
Weerhington
D.C
Henry A. Garfeld
Gar- Held
Chicago
Wilson
Noth Lake
Submarine Fights Reported by Two American Vessels
Two American liners report sea battles with German U boats off an Atlantic port. One U-boat sunk after a ram and dive maneuvers. another submarine sighting occurred near the same area. A third ship exchanged heavy gunfire, dodged torpedoes, and escaped on its voyage to England.
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United Prean
Athintic
United Staten
Ala
Treason Trial Opens For Former Russian War Minister
The first trial in Petrograd centers on General W. A. Sonkhomlinoff, ex minister of war, charged with high treason for allegedly passing military information to Germany and Austria in 1911 and 1912. He is accused of neglecting to simulate ammunition production contributing to Russian reverses.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Associated Press
Sonkhomiinof
Russia
French and German War Front Updates From August Battles
Reports from Rome Paris Berlin and Petrograd describe French advances on the Meuse front and evacuation of Hill No 304 by Germany. British Canadian French actions near Grassier Lens and Riga operations are noted with many prisoners taken. The Petrograd release mentions limited fighting on the Russian front with occasional offensives near Krendshent.
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Berlin
Tondon
Verdun Front
War Office
Tronpa
Leopold
Bavaria
Riga
Gulf of Higa
Rome
Cadorna
Bean Romo
Taliana
Petrograd
Invasian
Biga
Krendshent
General Boardman Ordered South to Camp MacArthur
A distorted dispatch reports General Boardman ordered south to Waco Texas to assist with Camp MacArthur preparations for Wisconsin troops. The message places a Milwaukee based officer en route via Chicago under General Heardman.
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General Boardman
Apedal
Milwanker
Mal Qibert
MacArthur
Waco
Chicago
Heardman
Copper Plants Closed In Montana Strike Affects 15000
In Montana the Copper Mining company announced another shutdown at Washoe works and Anaconda plant. About 15000 men will be directly affected by the closure and idle period.
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Montana
Mont
Heruwae
Anaconda
Annacone Copper Mining Company
Ite
Waupena Man Wins Eighteenth Gran American Handicap
Charles H. Larson of Wauonen Wisconsin won the eighteenth annual Gran American handicap in a shoot off with Mark Arie of Thornasboro, Illinois, national amateur champion, at South Shore Country Club by a score of 7 to 3.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles H. Larson
Wauonen
Wis
Mark Arie
Thornasboro
French Drive Nets Big Gain at Verdun and on the Meuse
Allied front reports a brilliant morning attack. French forces advance on the Verdun front, taking key fortifications and pushing deeper between Avecourt Wood and Dead Man's Hill. British and Portuguese actions meanwhile claim gains and continued repulse of German raids as fighting persists across multiple sectors.
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Verdun
Meuse
Preas
Avecourt Wood
Dead Man's Hil
Paris
Haucourt
Bethincourt
Srilak
Jens
France
la Bassee
Ypres
TisHan
Rome
Kaiser's Address to Troops Calls England to Be Defeated
German emperor urges troops at the Flanders front to defeat England at any cost. He denounces Allied leaders, declares God will grant victory, and vows to press the war until the enemy tires. He praises German resolve and stresses England as the chief foe and trigger of the war.
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Germany
Flanders
Associated Press
Copenhagen
England
Wiliam
Hia
Wintom
Maaghind
Rhan
Americas
Golshem
Zeppelin Raid Targets British Coasts and Vessels
Berlin dispatch says Zeppelins dropped bombs on northern England coast and ships near Lincoln and Humber area. The raid damaged no ships, with reports of good effect on patrols and some hits claimed by German officials.
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Kamba
Asean
Hertin
Finglinil
Mawl
Renoert
Juunndio
Tysto
England
Humber
Hiatinhy
Thies
Zeppedin Necheen
Turand
Zemelin Cai
Yorkshire
Loninn
New Shipbuilding Plan Seeks 1270 Vessels
Washington August 24 The government plans 1 270 ships totaling 7 968 009 tons as the basis for a request to Secretary McAdoo for a new billion dollar appropriation. The Shipping Board submitted estimates to the A P and the War Shipping Administration for the proposed program.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board
McAdoo
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