Hughes Attacks Wilson Policy on Mexico in Detroit Oration
Charles E. Hughes assailed the Wilson administration for appointing inexperienced diplomats and for what he called a “raid upon the civil service.” He charged vacillation on Mexican policy, defended American rights abroad, and urged selection of capable, experienced officials. The speech tour included Detroit remarks on industrial cooperation and Americanization.
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Charles E. Fiughes
United States
Hughes
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Mexico
Truches
German Attacks on Verdun and Somme Fronts Repulsed
London reports describe heavy Ottoman reverses near the Suez Canal with 14,000 losses, 45 officers and 3,000 captured. French gains at Verdun and Somme include five machine guns and houses at Fleury, while British trenches repulse German assaults north of Pozieres with heavy casualties. Russian offensives continue in northern Galicia amid harsh rains. Turks report gains against Russians east of Kemanshah and in Turkish Armenia, while Russians retreat near Hitlis and Mush.
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Persia
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Many Quit No Primary Rag With Multiple Withdrawals
A list of political withdrawals includes Michael J. Gurvitz of Chicago from the Republican nomination bid for lieutenant governor and several others from Congress and state races. The article notes Democratic and Republican nominees in Chicago and other districts withdrawing, with names and districts cited. Also reported is Atlantic Fleet maneuvers off the New England coast from Newport with Rear Admiral Benson aboard the Wyoming, simulating an attack with submarines based at New London.
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New London
New York Traction Heads And Men Reach Agreement
A strike on New York surface and elevated railways ends after a conference chaired by Mayor Mitchel. Directors of New York Railways and Third Avenue Railways accept a settlement plan proposed by the mayor and Oscar Straus. Workers gain the right to organize and arbritation for wage demands, with negotiations to begin by August 20.
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Mitchel
Theodore Rousseau
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Third Avenue Railway
Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commission
Second Avenue Railroad
Richmond Light and Power Company
New York and Queens County Company
Mr. Straus
Philadelphia in Throes of Strike
Philadelphia faces a citywide transit strike as Amalgamated Association of Electric and Street Railway Employes members quit over pay and recognition. Union president Flynn orders full-scale action with up to 2400 workers, pledging further escalation in 48 hours.
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AY Carmen
Amalgamated Association of Electric and Street Railway
Traction Company
Oelock
Carmen
Harry F. Flynn
Varn
At & O
Fionfi
Stevenson feud clouds Chicago secretary bid
Acting State's Attorney Michael F. Sullivan promised an investigation into Stevenson petitions for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state after Friends of Lewis G. Stevenson complained four other Stevensons are running. They said the move aims to confuse voters and hinder the incumbent's re election campaign.
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Chicago
Stevenson
Michael F. Sullivan
Lewis G. Stevenson
National Rural Carriers to Convene in Chicago
Chicago hosts the National Rural Carriers Association convention opening today. About eight hundred delegates from nearly all states are expected to attend as topics include civil service retirement better road laws and vehicles for deliveries.
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Chicago
National Rural Carriers’ Association
House Men Balk On Bigger Navy Deficit Fight
President Wilson and navy officers push for a Senate program as House balks at larger naval construction and personnel increases. Conference reports firm on admin features, but relief on enlisted strength and officer promotions remains disputed. Senate to act today on army amendments detailing large appropriations and munitions funding.
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Islo
Sight Submarine Reported Off Maine Coast
An unidentified submarine of large size was sighted by a coast guard near Machiasport Maine on Monday. Witnesses reported the submarine rose briefly and submerged traveling westward. Navy yards in Charleston and Portsmouth reported no U S submarines in the vicinity. An official at Fore River shipyards said one of their submarines was out of the yards and no British subs were known to be in Canadian waters near Maine.
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Mass battery stay on border amid war department offer
In El Paso August 8 the Massachusetts National Guard battery, famed as the millipater batter, declined a war department offer to muster student companies and voted to remain on the border until state troops are sent home. Every soldier in Battery A is a Harvard man except one from Princeton.
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Levy Flat Tax On Munitions
Washington reports a complete revision of the munition tax section of the revenue bill. The Senate finance committee recommends higher inheritance taxes, boosting estimated annual revenue from 54 million to about 72 million. A flat uniform tax will replace varied rates on munitions, with added commodities included in production. The income tax section keeps a 10 percent top rate on incomes over 4,000 for married and 3,000 for single, plus adjusted brackets and new surtaxes. all changes await Democratic caucus approval.
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Ballots Counted as Rail Unions Readied Strike Threat
New York August reports the 400000 unionized rail trainmen cleaned up ballot tabulation and prepared for a potential strike that could shut 250000 miles of rail lines. A final result was expected today after meetings with railway managers. The dispute centers on eight hour day and overtime pay, with managers arguing the cost could reach billions. Union leaders urged action while political figures warned against industrial disruption.
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Heat Toll Reported After Local Incident in Selma
Fragmented report describes multiple heat related deaths near Selma with victims named WelSam Harer and Frances Zudaneio among the deceased. The incident cites extreme heat causing fatalities and suffering, with investigations noted and a total death toll of six eight attributed to the heat.
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WelSam Harer
Frances Zudaneio
Bere Mordar
Democrats Plan Campaign To Reach Women Voters
President Wilson and Democratic leaders met to map a nationwide campaign set to begin after September 1. Plans include leveraging women’s suffrage efforts, with speakers assigned nationwide, no Maine campaigning by Wilson, and a strong push in Republican strongholds. A campaign committee and women’s bureau will be formed to mobilize support.
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More Section Men May Join In Strike
An organizer of the Am erican Railroad of Sanbvity Trichmen says in the neighborhood and probable that local train workers will go out in sympathy with other tracks. The strike now affects only the line between St. Louis and Burt. Some men who have not voted expect to strike this week, with Missouri dispatches indicating a widening action. Local treatment reports note the growing impact as authorities consider train crew requests and possible escalations.
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St. Lows
Burt
Mandaran
Rioting Continues in La Salle Monday
Unclear fragments report ongoing unrest at La Salle with mentions of Patrick Rabatic, MP At mw oe sere, and sympathizers amid a chaotic scene. Details are fragmented and partially illegible.
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Apawal
Badiv Wea
Patrick Rabatic
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