Two Million Bushel Order Cancels Shocks Markets
Chicago August 13 An authoritative explanation emerged on the sudden cancellation of contracts for about two million bushels of U S wheat in the last 48 hours The cancellations pushed prices down as much as a dollar a bushel to 1.07 for September delivery Most cancellations involved imports intended for Italy An exporter and an Italian official discuss the cause suggesting Italian government actions to curb speculation and stabilize consumer prices While not certain the Italian authorities may restrict purchases until late winter and shipments may shift to Argentina if U S prices stay high This account cites exchange rates and market expectations and notes that much U S wheat previously bought by Italian firms may have been sold to consumers at cost
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United States
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Italy
Rome
Corher Credit
Halian
North America
Argentina
Germans Claim Progress Around Kovno As War Expands
Field Marshal Von Hindenburg leads the German effort toward Kovno with reported advances against Russian forces, while near Warsaw the northeast push continues and Zeppelins strike England. Russian counterattacks slow German gains, with mounting air raids adding to a shifting frontline.
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Balkan
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Regulations for Saving Cotton in Berlin Report
Berlin reports that Germany issued two regulations to curb cotton use. The first limits cotton and related mills to five days per week. The second requires disposal of cotton refuse to manufacturers working on army and navy orders within two weeks. Hemp and flax shortages leave stores unable to parcel.
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Berlin
London
American naval authorities take full control of Cape Tlaiten
Admiral Caperton informed the navy department that American naval authorities have assumed full military control of Cape Tlaiten due to rising disturbances caused by the Bobo and Zamir factions. The action underscores growing unrest in the region and the need for direct oversight.
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Washington
Cape Tlaiten
Caperton
Navy Department
Bobo
Zamir
Barging Welsh Coal Sends Trade to France and Spain
In CARDIFE Wales on August 18, shipping circles note a new barging system for Welsh coal to France and Spain. Delays at Continental ports since the war prompted the move, with about seven and a half million tons exported to France in 1913 highlighting its potential importance to the Welsh coal trade.
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Cardife
Wales
France
Spain
England weighs making cotton contraband in war
London Aug 13 Lord Robert Cecil parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs outlined the British stance on the cotton shortage crisis. He said allies must prevent cotton reaching enemies and noted a policy that respects neutral rights while inflicting damage on foes. He warned cotton could be declared contraband if necessary and explained implications for American shipments and prize court confiscation.
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London
Robert Cecil
Lord Cecil
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Germany
America
United States
Great Batainy
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Haiti Elects Dartiguyre As New Leader Amid U.S. Interest
Washington reports the Haiti crisis lingers as the state department watches the evolution of the new government led by President Dartiguerave who took oath at Port au Prince. Admiral Caperton says Dartiguerave vowed to govern for Haiti under the constitution and thanked American forces for enabling a free election.
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Dartiguerave
Caperton
Port Aux Prince
Two Men Killed by Wabash Train Near Malvern
Moberly Missouri August 18 two unidentified men were instantly killed when a Wabash stock train ran over their bodies while they slept on the track near Malvern Ta. Local authorities reported the fatalities and began inquiries into the incident.
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Moberly
Neear Malvern
Carranza Defiant as U S Sends Peace Appeal to Mexico
Washington reports a new U S effort to rally all Mexican elements to restore constitutional government. The appeal will be translated and delivered to Generals Villa and Carranza, governors, and other chiefs, with Gen. Scott and Gen. Funston involved in behind the scenes diplomacy. The border situation remains tense as ships move toward Mexican waters and troops on standby, while Argentine assurances are clarified by Secretary Lansing.
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State Department
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Army
Scott
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Romulo
Naon
Lansing
State ’Department
Wilson
Breckinridge
War Department
Ferguson
Texas
Funston
Foreign exchanges fall as London Paris rates hit new lows
Heavy selling of bills in London and Paris drives exchange to fresh lows since New York rose in prominence. Sterling drops to 4.7034, Paris to 5.89 yen? No, 5.89. Italy and Germany also repressed but better. Russian exchange strengthens. Analysts cite war supply and food payments in foreign currency and urge foreign credits to ease tensions. relief seen as temporary given vast needed sums.
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New York
London
Paris
Italy
Germany
Eastland raises progress and new swim plan in Chicago
In Chicago Aug 13 a district attorney reports the Eastland stern and cargo bulk submerged after dark. Engineers say the ship is 73 percent righted and interior inspections will start at dawn. State investigators note possible loss of papers from Captain Pedersen’s locked cabin. Chicago school board moves to require swimming instruction with tanked classrooms at an estimated cost of about 1 million dollars.
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Chicago
Eastland
United States
Charles F. Clyne
Richard Considine
Harry Pedersen
Peder
Hoyne
Board of Education
Village Marshal Held for Killing in Springfield
Mt. Auburn town marshal Christian county was today held to Sangamon county grand jury on a manslaughter charge in the death of Guy Milehan a young farmer shot by Igoe July 4 Milehan died Tuesday at a hospital in the city Igoe fired after an altercation when Milehan disobeyed a Fourth of July celebration warning
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Eugene’ Toe
Mt. Auburn
Christian County
Sangamon County
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Igoe
Milehan
Flo
Strike violence erupts in St Louis transit dispute
In St Louis on August 18 a clash erupted between about 500 striking workers and sympathizers and three non union drivers with police, injuring several as bricks and stones flew. One leader was arrested and rescued twice as drivers escaped to a stable two blocks away, with officials denying union responsibility for the violence.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Transfer Company
Pos
Teamsters
Border raids shrink as Texas border force hunts band
Brownsville reports a large Mexican raiding party still at large across the Rio Grande. U.S. troops and Texas rangers sweep the brush north of Brownsville, while Captains Fox and Sanders pursue clues. Authorities fear Carranza troops may retaliate if Veracruz action repeats. Three Mexican corpses found near Santa Maria as manhunt continues.
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Mesquite Brush
Laredo
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Rio: Grande
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A. V.P. Anderson
U.S. Infantry
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Anderson
Procopio Elizondo
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Elizondo
Norias Gang
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Gabriel
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Sanders
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Balkan Barrier Frays as Serbia Likely to Refuse
London reports strong indications Serbia will flatly reject Bulgaria premier Vassil Radoslavoff demands, jeopardizing hopes of Bulgaria joining the alliance. Diplomatic circles say Bulgaria’s terms exceed Serbia's possible yield, renewing Balkan feuds and bitterness.
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Serbia
Vassil Radoslavoff
Balkan
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Balkans
National Rural Letter Carriers meet in Detroit Chicago choice
Detroit and Chicago were named as hosts for the 196 meeting of the National Rural Letter Carriers association during its annual convention. The selection closes tonight with plans set for the event.
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Chicago
Carriers’ Association
International Congress to Meet in Detroit in December
In San Francisco on August 1, the International Congress decided to hold its next meeting in Detroit in connection with the National Education Association gathering. The decision follows discussions about venue and timing for the educational conference activities.
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International Congress
Thris Day
Detroit
National Educational Aegeiation
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