Wilson Calls For Reads Of Railway Workers Conference
President Wilson presses for arbitration in the eight hour dispute as railroad brotherhoods threaten a nationwide strike. Officials deny text of an alleged telegram seeking public telegrams to Wilson and Congress urging settlement. The White House meeting leaves leaders divided with no compromise, while railroads push for terms and avoid concessions.
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Washington, D. C
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White House
Washington
Brotherhood
G. Lee
Unio
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Montana
National Conference Committee of Managers
United States
Whitefish
Congress
A. B. Garretson
Conductors’ Union
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Committee of ‘Eight
Confusion Over Strike Prospects at Gpital
Washington Aug 25 The railway strike talks drift into a confused phase with optimism fading. President Wilson meets brotherhood leaders while executives study a plan to eight hour days. Neither side reveals details as talks focus on working hours and wages and potential funding guarantees.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Four Brotherhood
White House
Day's War Summary From Frontline Updates
German assault near Maurepas fails to shake French hold as Hill No 121 repulsed. Russians resume advance along Turkish front, recapturing Mush. Turkish evacuation of Bitlis reported. Zeppelin raid reaches England with casualties reported. British push near Longueval and Bapaume as Germans cling to Guillemont. Italians press Dolomites offensive amid poor weather and Monte Caurion progress.
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Aldrich and Cannon Praised In Senate Clash
In Washington Aug 20 and following days the Senate heard praise for Nelson W Aldrich and Joseph G Cannon as Republicans wrestled with tariff policy and revenue bills. Major notes included administration plans to adjourn, revisions to an emergency revenue measure, and debate over taxation of insurance premiums and newsprint. A unity vision for the party emerged as key figures defended Cannon and Aldrich against charges of disloyalty while discussing protectionist aims and fiscal policy amid wartime-like pressures.
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Tax plan prompts gradual hike to 46 a ton on paper
The proposal envisions raising the levy gradually until a tax of 46 dollars per ton would prevail in paper markets. Officials argue the measure targets price distortions and aims to steady environmental financing.
Mexican Debate Readies Joint Commission Meeting
Final instructions from General Cortanga reach the Mexican American commission. They will depart for the United States tomorrow. Special Agent Rodgers informed Foreign Secretary Aguilar that the first preliminary meeting of the joint commission will be held at the Hotel Bismore in New York on September 4.
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Wilson and neutrality in German ship matter
Senator Walsh and campaign manager discuss Germany’s Deutschland issue, saying its safe return will reassure German Americans and show President Wilson’s neutrality remains firm. They argue firsthand reports will improve cross country understanding and reduce criticism of his war stance.
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Chicago
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Chilean government offers Yelco to Shackleton for polar rescue
In Punta Arenas on August 21 the Chilean government announced it placed the ship Yelco at Sir Ernest Shackleton's disposal for another attempt to rescue the marooned members of his south polar expedition on Elephant Island. Fears rise they may have died of starvation as the ship is stocked with provisions and Shackleton plans to sail within days.
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United Press
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Elephant Island
Chicago Lawyer Dies by Own Action at Luke Hospital
Henry J. Fur yer, seventy seven, once a prominent Chicago attorney and real estate operator, shot himself at Luke Hospital where he had been a patient for years. He leaves two sons, Henry Jewett Furber Jr., an attorney, and W. E. Furber of Green Bay Wisconsin. A cynic quips about marriage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Henry J. Furyer
J." Luke’ Hospital
Henry Jewett Furber
W. E. Furber
Green Bay
Wis
Across Great South Kay in a Aeroplane Call Response
Dr George S King flew at great speed across the bay to answer a hotel alarm in New York traffic police add officers to patrols Suffragists parade autos handing out literature in the state Sullivan Indiana showcases the largest fireworks display to drive blackbirds from courthouse yard
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United Press
Bayshore
George S. King
Great South
New York
New ‘York
Sullivan
Ind
Zeppelin Raid Battles London Kills Eight
Eight people died and thirty six injured in a Zeppelin raid on London last night. One hundred bombs were dropped with a Zeppelin reaching the outskirts of the city. The attack was confirmed by the war office and reported by Associated Press.
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Berlin
Associated Press
London
War Office
Big Lumber Mills Burn Near Cleveland Resulting In Loss
Fire destroyed the Mills Carleton Lumber Company mill and part of the Eters Mill and Lumber Company complex on Carter road near Cleveland last night. Estimated damage by authorities stood at 175000 dollars with extensive property loss across the two facilities.
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United Press
Carleton Lumber Company
Thseters Mill and Lumber Company
Carter Road
Paralysis Reported From La Pointe Case
Madison August 25 reports one infantile paralysis case at La Pointe in Ashland county. The state tally reaches 122 cases and eleven deaths across Wisconsin.
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United Press
Madison
Wis
State Board of Health
la Pointe
Ashland
Man Dies of Hydrophobia in Standish Bite Case
Ann Arbor Aug 25 George Bourtemanrche aged twenty of Standish Michigan died today in a local hospital from hydrophobia after being bitten by a dog on July 2. The death was reported by United Press.
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United. Press
Ann Arbor
Mich
George Bourtemanrche
Twente
Standish
Frestate takes over Oshkosh building and loan firm
District Attorney D E McDonald named special representative to aid liquidation after state banking officials found the People's Building and Loan association of Oshkosh in an unsound and unsafe condition. State Banking Commissioner A E Ruell took possession, with McDonald assisting in asset distribution under Wisconsin law following a formal notice filed in circuit court.
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Lancaster
Wis
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Ite
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Northwestern Publishes Fast Press Delivery Notice
The Northwestern announces a new fast press system to ensure city subscribers receive papers by 5:30 p.m. and central city readers by 5:00 p.m. It asks subscribers to report late deliveries and notes 250 boys deliver papers, stressing prompt service and cooperative subscribers.
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Northwestern
Neresasry Bie
Submarine Bremen Reported Captured by British
An Associated Press report from New York states the German submarine Bremen was captured by a British patrol in the Dover Straits on August 2, with two crew members dead and 33 of 35 taken prisoner. The capture was reportedly witnessed after the net entangled the vessel, and the British government has kept silent while pursuing the Amerika. The source notes a probe into the Bremen’s associated losses and assets, with banking officials and officials unavailable for comment.
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Bremen
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Dover
Philipp and La Follette on Rail Trip Separate Coaches
On the same train Governor Philipp and Senator La Follette rode in different coaches en route to Portage. Cyrus Philipp met La Follette and his son at Camp Douglas while a farmer in the crowd, who argued with Philipp supporters, appeared at La Follette events. Philipp and Orlando Holward toured a military reservation with interest, then addressed 500 people at Portage with Mr. Jeffris.
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Veterinary men elect at Detroit meeting
The annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association in Detroit is to complete its sessions today. Charnex E. Cotton of Minneapolis is the newly elected president and L. A. Merrilete of Chicago was chosen secretary.
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Detroit
Mich
American Veterinary Medical Association
Charnex E. Cotton
Minneapolis
L. A. Merrilete
Chicago
Starlet Mies Valle Martin Sets Stage Debut in New York
Mies Valle Martin, 19 and formerly of Seattle Washington, a second cousin of David Belasco, will begin a small role in Very Good Eddie, a Belasco production in New York City. Her father Samuel Martin is Belasco’s front man.
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New York City
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Mr. Veinseo
Bremen Liner Willehad Sails Toward Refuge for Bremen Crew
Berlin reports preparations underway as the German vessel Willehad, first interned liner to depart a friendly harbor, sails toward the Atlantic to offer refuge to the Bremen crew aboard the submarine Deutschland. Captain Hinsch and officials board the Willehad after docking in port as crowds gather for the anticipated Bremen arrival and protection setup.
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Boston
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Old Man Losing His Head Disaster Threatens Mountain
An Associated Press report notes a mysterious geological danger as a mountain formation could lose its head. Gov Reid Spaulding and his council discussed repair options amid a cloudy cool forecast. Local observations include temperature readings and weather notes for the region.
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Associated’ Press
Seteent Ten
Hae
Gov. Reid Spaulding
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