Congress Aims to Avert Railway Strike Crisis
Washington August 28 federal efforts to prevent a nationwide railway strike intensified as eight railroad executives met with President Wilson after White House talks. Congress and administration tested plans to enforce an eight hour day or avert a clash through new legislation amid stalled wage talks and mediation attempts.
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United Press
Washington, D
Holden
Ripley
Willard
Smith
Atterbury
Harrison
Trum
Bell
Lovett
White House
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Prac
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Congress
Brotherhood
Fifteen Million Ready for Railroad Strike Relief
United Press reports in Washington that fifteen million dollars in the railroad brotherhood war chest is ready for distribution as strike relief. About four untoward hundred thousand workers could receive four dollars a month if a national rail strike occurs. Delegates carried instructions for a strike, with preparations to run trains to the point of disruption, while Congress and President Wilson weigh possible actions and government operation options.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Railroad Brotherhood
Tha “Brotherhood
Washington
Brotherhood
Congress
Itul vi
Eaderd
Wilson
Light babies more susceptible to infantile paralysis
Chicago reports by Associated Press show light hair and skin babies more prone to infantile paralysis than dark complexions. Dr Archibald I Hoyne notes findings from Cook County Hospital cases, with Norway and Sweden cited for support. Serum treatment began Friday as supply is limited and used only in acute cases.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Archibald I. Hoyne
Horne
Cook County Hospital
Waas
Hoyne
Norway
Sweden
Man Found Dead In Gas Oven After Sleeping
An Associated Press report from Des Moines Iowa dated August 28 states Charlie C. Rhodes turned on a gas stove, then slept with his head on a pillow in the oven. His wife discovered his dead body today.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Charlie C. Rhodes
Republicans Seek Woman Vote Drive in Kentucky Kentucky
Associated Press report from Chicago notes Frances Kellar to lead the women voters program for the Republican national committee working with the Hughes alliance to mobilize female support for Hughes and Fairbanks. James R. Garfield plans a national woman’s division with a western chief based in Chicago. Kentucky is viewed as safe by A. T. Hert and Henry J. Allen cites favorable conditions for the Republican ticket.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Woman Voters
Republican National Committee
New York
Republican -National Committee
Ite
Frances Kellar
Hughes
Fairbanks
Hughes Alliance
Kentucky
T. Hert
Western Republican National Campaign Committee
Louisville
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Progressive Party
Western
Toflay
Tela
Ent
Market Turmoil as Wheat Prices Slump After War News
Wheat markets across Duluth and Minneapolis sink on heavy selling after Roumania declares war. September and December futures drop several cents, with sessions ending demoralized as traders fret about hostilities and shifting shipments. Short covering later rallies offer limited relief before prices settle still well below prior week quotes.
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United States
Roumania
Dardanelles
Roumanians
Teutons
Duluth
Minn
Minneapolis
Hich
Bank victim commits suicide after bank closure
In Chicago Illinois Aug 29 Mikan Buczyk who sent 200 his life's savings to the private bank of Adolph Bliver Co which closed ten days ago died by his own action. Grand jury action in connection with the bank's closing was postponed temporarily and Hoyne said questions will likely be presented before the September grand jury.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mikan Buczyk
Hfe
Adolph, Bliver & Co
Hoyne
Declarations of War by Fifteen Nations Chronicle
Chronological record from United Press lists fifteen nations declare war within two years. Entries cover Austria on Serbia Germany on Russia Belgium France Austria Russia Montenegro England on Austria Italy on Turkey Japan on Italy and Bulgaria actions through 1816, with central powers facing shifts in alliances.
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United Press
New York
Auly
Austria
Berbia
Germany
Risaia
France
Belgium
Posiana
Russia
Montenegro
Adetiia
England
Japan
Italy
Turkey
Serdic
Bulgaria
Portugal
Amassia
Paris
Ageinet
Prohibition Train Tour Heads Toward Indiana Campaign
A national Prohibition party caravan led by Dr Tra Landrith and Oliver W. Stewart will visit about 906 towns, stopping in Wisconsin and North Dakota on a campaign trail ending in Indiana November 6. The route includes speeches by prominent prohibitionists and a national Christian Endeavor figure, with stops listed for Wisconsin towns from Milwaukee to Baraboo.
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Tra Landrith
Tervice
A-millon
Oliver W. Stewart
Daniel A. Poling
Boston
United Soil Christian Endeavor
Iilincle
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Indiana
Waukegan
Kenosha
Racine
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Lake Mills
Madison
Baraboo
Reedsburg
Bank Closes Its Doors In Aspinwall After Run
Pittsburg Aug 28 The First Nations Bank of Aspinwall was placed in charge of J Frank Miller after a board meeting disclosed a substantial portion of deposits had been withdrawn by depositors last Saturday. The run followed the closing of the Central Trust Company of Pittsburgh. The bank had a capital of 26000 and deposits around 9100 000.
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Pittsburg
First| Nations
Bank
Aspinwall
J. Frank Miller
National
Rectors
Central Trust Company of
Fair and Warmer Weather Forecast Fragment
Weather forecast fragment notes warmer conditions around Worcester with partial cloudiness. Mentions temperatures, wind and possible showers, and references to time and remarks. Contains several garbled names and unclear data making precise details difficult.
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B. Groe
Germany Declares War as War Spreads Across Fronts
Berlin reports Germany has declared war on Roumania and fighting began on the Transylvanian frontier with prisoners taken. British and French attacks on German positions in the Somme fail partly due to hand to hand combat and strong counterattacks. Greece shows gloom as Italian troops reach Chimara and Epirus. German critics say war impact on Germany is limited and Italy’s moves unlikely to alter the Austrian front.
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Transylvania
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Shasy
Roumania
Transylvanian
Somme
Greece
Athens
Chimara
Albania
Strait of Otranto
Bul
Macedonia
Epirus
United Preas
Italy
Cadorna
Gress
American boats freed leave uncertain lines unclear
Reported by Associated Press with fragmented wording stating boats freed after a seizure. Mentions Echooners and a claim of government action by a British official, but text is garbled leaving details and names unreadable.
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Echooners
Bettiah Biatret
Associated Press
Agaes
Robert P
Robert P. Eral
Manufacturers to Meet for Arbitration Stand Discussion
Delegates from Pennsylvania to Nebraska will attend a Chicago conference of middle west manufacturers. They will discuss President Wilson's stance in the railroad controversy and adopt resolutions upholding arbitration. A delegation may be named to present views to Wilson, including G. M. Gillette of Minneapolis, president of the Minnesota Employers' association.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Middle West
Wilson
Feilroads
Minors Manufacturers’ Association
Gaid
Unique Incidents Across Cities In Quirky News Snaps
A New York boy, ten, died when lightning struck as he swung his bat amid a storm. Odd tales span from Bellevue hospital breakfast mishaps to a Turkish shoe price, and Beachside girls wearing automobiles on their feet. A St Louis golf ball event with a cow and a Chicago painting gag highlight the day.
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United Preas
New York
Joe Harding
Grand Army descends on Kansas City for fiftieth encampment
Veterans of the Civil War flock to Kansas City for the Grand Army of the Republic fiftieth encampment. Tens of thousands expected. departments open. candidates seek command. Weather mild helps turnout. leader proposes shifting to delegate based encampments to trim costs and age-related absences.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Grand. Army
the Republic
Tiinola
Minnesote
Iowe
Inglana
Wie
Consit
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Washington
California
Eng
Bilas R- Montfort
Cincinnati
Army
Gene Sonn
Giant
Union
Roumania Joins War Aligning With Entente Powers
The Entente announces Roumania entered hostilities against Austria-Hungary. Berlin says war is proclaimed in Bucharest, with unclear immediate Balkan effects. Roumania’s campaign planned with Entente, possibly against Austria-Hungary or Bulgaria, and King Ferdinand’s frontier actions noted amid German ties.
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Roumania
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
Bucharest
Balkans
Rou- Mania
High Council
Bulgaria
Italy
Germany
Romania
Germain ‘Empire
Bundesrat
Federal
Verdun
Paris
Fleury
Ferdinand Tsen
Premian Gard
Death of Harry E Bethe at 211 Merritt Street
Harry E Bethe aged 48 died at home Saturday after a lasting illness of bronchial asthma. Miss Nevada Bethe found him after a coughing spell caused a hemorrhage. Survived by widow Amends Bethe son Erbie and two daughters Nevada and Lila. Funeral at Konrad Mortuary tomorrow at 2 39 PM with Rev Edward H Smith officiating. Burial Riverside Cemetery.
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Harry E. Bethe
Merritt Street
Mr. Bethe
Nevada
Bethe
IF. C. @enneider
Oshkosh
Amends Bethe
Erbie Bethe
Mimsex Nevada
Lila F. Bethe
Edward H. Smith
Riveraide
Autopsy Sought to Determine Cause of Travel ers Death
Doctors from Chicago performed an autopsy on M. C. Phillips of Chicago and Oshkosh at Spikes & McDonald as part of Travelers' Accident Insurance Company inquiry. The body was transported after burial on August 4, 1916. Family alleges a fall on August 1 at a Chicago home preceded the death, while initial reports cited heart trouble from arteriosclerosis. The insurer authorized the examination to confirm or contest benefits under the policy, with Dr. C. J. Combs present.
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Travelers’ Accident Insurance Company
C. J. Combs
Phillips
Apont
Chicago
Jeterstine
Nations at War Italy and Germany Face Off
The Berlin reports Italy declares war on Germany and Romania joins the Allies, signaling coordinated moves. Berlin guards Romanian legation as Italy’s action triggers embattled reactions. London hails allied victory prospects amid pressures on Austria. Allied experts foresee limited German reinforcements to aid Austria as Russia and Italy push fronts.
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Roumania
Italy
Germany
Victo
Bucharest
London
Roomania
Austria
Bulgaria
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