Japan Eager to Aid Allies and Relax Steel Embargo
A Washington dispatch reports Japan ready to offer shipyard use for building bottoms for Atlantic or Pacific routes, seeking steel embargo relief while avoiding push for Osaka Ship Building favors. Tokyo signals cooperation with Britain and America, with Kerensky’s Moscow address boosting hopes for a stable Russia. A White House reply to Pope Benedict XVI’s peace proposal is anticipated, possibly shaping Alsace Lorraine and Trieste terms.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
Atlantic
Pacific
Viscount Ishii
Osaka
Russia
China
America
Great Britain
Kerensky
Moscow
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
Trent
Trieste
Belgium
Germany
Government to set 1917 wheat price this week
Washington August 27. United Press says the government will announce the 1917 wheat price probably Wednesday. Dr H A Garfield head of the price fixing board says there will be no hint of the figure. A joint stock commission from the food commission and the agriculture department works on meat price with indications of a meat commission to handle meat as sugar.
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United Press
Washington
BD. C
H. A. Garfield
Joint Stock Commission
The
Food Commission
Department of Agriculture
Meat Commission
Collier Ishpeming Cleared For Further Travel After Grounding
The collier Ishpeming Cleveland was released after grounding at Dongen Bay. It was unloaded of cargo remaining and will proceed to Chicago for repairs.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleveland
Dongen Bay
Chiage
Justice to Belgium Is Main Issue in Peace Debate
Helgi’s rights lie at the heart of the war says Cardinal Gibbons. He tells United Press that justice must govern any settlement and Belgium’s rights are among the first concerns. He cites civil liberty gains from papal peace aims and supports free self-determination and conscionable peace terms worldwide.
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Belgium
United Press
New York
Helgi
Cardinal Gibbens
Baltimore
Deal Beach
N. J
Holy See
Eiviliberty
Smoke Screen System Aids U Boat War Effort
Government contracts in Delaware begin mass production of ship camouflage and smoke screens to deter submarines. By October 2 no vessel may sail without camouflage and naval crewed guns, with twelve smoke boxes and an almost invisible smoke funnel per ship.
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George Martin
United Press
Statf
Washington, D. C
Delaware
Naval Consulting Board
Low
Admiral Rousseau
Naval
Coa Isotting Board
Officers Camp Open at Fort Sheridan
Fort Sheridan hosts the second officers reserve training camp with hundreds of candidates for commissions in the new national army. Men from Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin report while three hundred from Colorado Kansas and Missouri are assigned to Fort Sheridan for training.
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Fort Sheridan
United Press
Chicago
New
National Army
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Flay
Moose Name Green Bay
Green Bay was chosen as the next annual meeting place for the Loyal Order of Moose convention after delegates met in Madison on Sunday. All officers were reelected and two new presidents were elected Archy McComb of Green Bay as first vice president and William Rosenblum as second vice president.
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Madison
Associated Press
Wis
Green Bay
Loyal Order of Moose
Archy McComb
William Rosenblum
Arrest in Lynchings Case Stuns Butte IWW Leader Held
In Butte Montana on August 27 1920 it was disclosed that C A McCarthy also known as Albright a local Industrial Workers of the World board member was arrested days ago in connection with the recent lynching of Frank Little a national executive board member of the I W W.
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Frank Little
Associated Press
Butte
Mont
C. A. McCarthy
Albright
Industrial Workers of the World
War tax bill up in Congress and war profits debate
Washington and Senate debate clots and downgrading measures as war tax bill moves. Senators Simmons Hale and Shafroth push cloture while La Follette opposes tightening profits and incomes. Harding voices against higher postal rates as Daniels seeks at least 350 million for destroyers and private yard plans for U boats.
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United Frees
Washington
D.C
Simmons
Jones
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Harding
Ohio
Hale
Republcan
Jahnson-Borah
Shafroth
Colorado
Hardwick
Georgia
Manitowoc Gas Company seeks higher rates at hearings
Manitowoc Gas company asked for rate increases citing higher coal and labor costs. At a public hearing A. H. Ryall represented the company and L. W. Ledvina spoke for the city of Manitowoc. Commission members said a decision would come within two weeks at most.
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Manitowoc
Dy United Press
Madison
Wis
Manitowoc Gana Company
Han
A. H. Ryall
Bacanaba
Mich
L. W. Ledvina
TOWARD PAGANISM DECLARED BY CATHOLIC COMMITTEE
A morals committee report from a Catholic societies convention in Kansas City warns the United States is drifting toward paganism. It cites rampant divorce, condemns modern films and magazines, and urges state laws requiring advance notices for marriages, abolition of common law marriage, and legal separation where applicable. It claims 25 million daily moviegoers include 20 to 50 percent children and links juvenile crime to screen content.
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United States
Committee of Cathote Organisation
Hy United Press
Kansas City
Convention For the American Confederation of Catholic Societies
McCarthy to Survey Wisconsin Potato Situation
Dr Charles McCarthy head of the Wisconsin reference library and Hoover aide arrives in Madison to brief the state council of defense on the potato situation. He praises Washington and Wisconsin Council of Defense as a model for the country.
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Charles McCarthy
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Retelative Reference Library
Herbert C. Hoover
Washington
Wisconsin
Mr. McCarthy
Wisconsin Council of Defense
Crocker Land a Mirage Reported by MacMillan
Donald MacMillan, American Arctic explorer, landed safely in Nova Scotia and said Crocker Land may be a mirage. He plans to report full findings to the American Museum of Natural History in New York after reaching there, having spent four years in Arctic regions and survived on dog biscuits and duck exes during the voyage.
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Donald MacMillan
Nova Scotia
United Prensa
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Tarlay
Tenway MacMillan
Nova
Policemen and Firemen Must Serve If Fit for Draft
New York police and firemen eligible for the draft will not be exempt, per a provost marshal general letter to Police Commissioner Woods. The request to exempt large cities was rejected as unfair to smaller cities, after discussion with Secretary Baker.
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New York
General Crowder
Woods
Caverner Whitman
Secretary of War
Baker
Two Strange Airships Over Maine Seawall Overnight
Seal Harbor Maine reports two torpedo shaped flying machines seen at twilight moving at high speed about a mile high. One greatly larger than the other, both lacking wings or fins, vanished toward Bar Harbor. Army and naval authorities offered no comment on the unusual sighting.
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United Press
Seal Harbor
Bar Harbor
Montana Governor Dialogues on I W W Situation
Governor Stewart of Montana arrived in Washington to confer with the state congressional delegation and other officials about the I W W situation in Montana. He may also meet with President Wilson.
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Washington, D. C
Stewart
Montana
Wilson
Rioting over Negro troops in Houston prompts military action
Reports from Houston and surrounding areas describe Mexican tensions as rioting by Black soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry leads to martial law relief and calls for civil trials. General Bell lifts martial rule while investigations continue. A funeral and memorials follow in Chicago for a riot victim.
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Trouston
Texas
Honelton
Texan
Reel
Hell
Bell
John A. Itulen
Camp Logan
Camp Bowie
Fort Worth
Terry Smith
United States Infantry
Smith
Houston
War Department
Baker
Tounton
Columbus
N. M
John A. Hulen
Associated Prean
Frouston
fTouston
George Bell, Jr
City of
Hooston
Mayer F M
Moody
Connec
Washington
Wal
K. Snow
National Army
Daithy Tock
Ark
Columbia
JW Bradford Je
Fox
Chienzo
Chicago
Joe" Matten
Battery A
Second Minors Infantry
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
WHAT OF FOREIGN SHIPS
President Wilson to announce final disposition of foreign merchant vessels under construction in U S yards. Shipping board emergency powers regulate foreign tonnage with protests from foreign interests. About 1,500,000 tons are under construction in American yards, including 1,000,000 for British account.
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Wilson
Associated Prepm
Washington, D. C
United States
Shipping Board
Texas Governor Refunds State Money in Court Ruling Context
Governor Ferguson of Texas, suspended, authorized a repayment of 82,403 from the executive appropriation after court rulings barred such payments. Acting Governor and state treasurer received 116 from Mr. Hobby, with further transfers noted, as the Austin report dated Aug 27 details the turnover of funds related to disputed expenditures.
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Ferguson
Texas
Hhehl
Pew
Associated Press
Austin
Jamesa BL Ferguson
W. Setate
P. Hobby
Government to Study Aero Plane Costs in War Production Plan
Washington Aug 27 The government moves to curb aeroplane costs by a nationwide inquiry into production prices. The aircraft production board discussed reports from investigators and noted pending contracts may include a ten percent markup. Secretary Daniels denied reports of overcharging. A proposed eleven member Aircraft Board would supervise production and contracts under War and Navy, with $100000 appropriation.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gimantic Aircraft Program
Coffin
Coats
Daniels
Aircraft Board
Kim
War Department
Sheppard
Texo
Army
Navy
Noted Frenchman Arrives for Allied Parliament Links
Henri Franklin-Bouillon, a French deputy, arrives in the United States en route to Washington with full powers to foster closer ties between Allied parliaments. He outlines aims for concrete cooperation, calls for American delegates to participate in Allied planning, and notes ongoing inter parliament committees since 1915.
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Henri Franklin - Boullion
House of Deputies
York
Angerteau
Heart Franklin-Bouillon
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Washington
Franklin Roethien
thennter-Allied Mililament
Particnentary
Romnuttea
Flacunt
Americ Frankin-Baustton
Partiemients
France
Graot Heitain
Italy
Aix
Trai
America
Atlind
Welcomed by Germans Submarine Captain Kind in Treatment
An American skipper of the hark Chrinthenin, sunk by a German submarine near the Azores, reached an Atlantic port with a receipt for his ship signed by the submarine commander. The document bore the name J. Erlinger and related to the ship and supplies aboard the U boat tank.
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United Press
Atlantic
Azores
J. Erlinger
World War Update From Moscow and Global War News
President Wilson uses a Muslim conference in Moscow to promise democracy support and United States entry in the war. The State Department cites data of a German plot against the U S after France falls. Secretary Daniels announces 350 million dollars for destroyers. Japan may offer shipyards if steel bans lift. Paris envoy France seeks friendly ties. In the war zone Austria retreats near Trieste. German counterattacks in Verdun repulsed. Kerensky’s Moscow speech sparks antiwar sentiment amid turmoil. A U boat sub commander harbors Kerensky and crew for two hours and reveals more ships.
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United Press
Hhis
Benedict
Wilson
Moscow
America
Hussia
Daniels
Imperial Japanese Mission
United States
Kaiser Aimed at America War Plans Revealed
The State Department disclosed evidence suggesting German plans to attack the United States after defeating France and Britain. Lord Cecil and James Gerard provided data on German intelligence efforts, with officials citing intercepted communications and inquiries tied to Teuton activity in the U S. The agency stated it would not detail all evidence but affirmed concern over potential aggression and the broader imperial aims shaping policy toward Germany.
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State Department
Germany
United States
United Press
Washington
James Gerard
Gerard
Teutons
Robert Cecil
Amelia
Somermon
Upton
Mexico
Japan
New Era for Russia Assurances From United States
President Wilson pledges U S willingness to aid Russia as Moscow council meets in Brest-Litovsk era mood. Officials note approval of Premier Kerensky’s stance while signaling cautious support for democratic self government amid ongoing conflicts. The message to Russia emphasizes American confidence in democracy and mutual aid.
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Wilson
United States
Republic
Washington
2.C
Natonal Council
Savery
Ipsa
Kereensky
Comune
Nils Declara
Devel
Plana
Whson
AV Ceunel
Moscow
Penpie
Russia
Licensed To Wed
A notice from Chicago dated August 2 announces the engagement of Milas Esther Futon to Edmond local. The item notes the absence of any person by the names mentioned in the notice in the city’s records.
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Chicago
Wols
Ehty
Verdun Front Roars In Renewed Fighting Amid Retreats
Broad battle reports from Aug 27 describe French gains near Beaumont with Petain holding Verdun positions after repelling German assaults on the Aisne and Meuse fronts. Berlin admits retreat from Beaumont then recapture. Austrians retire on the Isonzo as Romanians drive, Russian front sees mixed gains and losses.
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Associated Press
Rome
Brittuh Admiralty
Wireless Press
Bainsizra
Gorizis
New York
Petain
Verdun
Beaumont
Aisne
Chemin-de- Dames
Paris
Dondon
Gorizia
Isonzo
Saya
Amasterdam
Petrograd
Gena
Sovela
Uy Yanen Trese
Paria
War Office
The
Sove
Conemy
Acement
Ordu
Chicago Dry Federation Pledges Jobs for Liquor Men
The Chicago Dry Federation announced it will find work for anyone leaving the liquor trade in the city before the upcoming dry election. Rev Philipp Yar, superintendent, said an investigation has begun and there will be plenty of opportunities offered to quit before voting next year.
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Chicago Dry Federation
Generally Path Fun Sun Dey Rive Spin Lengths
Unclear OCR text mentions April dates and pricing. Fragmentary items reference a tied fate, Tuesday and Thursday portions, and weather-like terms. No coherent entities or events clearly identifiable for a reliable summary.
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Total Obvervativny
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