Railroads present counter proposal on eight hour day
Washington August 26 The heads of four railroad brotherhoods warned of a nationwide strike if President Wilson’s eight hour day suggestion is not answered. Executives agreed on a counter plan to arbitration for wage increases and a separate eight hour issue. A draft was approved by sixty presidents and managers and will be sent to Wilson after final edits. The timing hinges on a noon meeting with brotherhood leaders.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Committee of Sight
Brotherhoods
Committee of 640
New York
Crisis Looms in Nationwide Railroad Strike
Washington Aug 26 The crisis in the threatened railroad strike grew urgent as four railroad brotherhood leaders told President Wilson that their 640 member committee could not remain after tonight. They demanded a definite answer on Wilson's plan or permission to return home to prepare for a strike. Wilson gave no definite promise and scheduled a noon meeting.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Committee of 640
Railroad Executives Plead For Higher Pay Over 8-Hour Day
Railroad leaders and union representatives pressed the dispute at the White House over wage arbitration. They argued that shortening the work day at existing pay would cost about 2 million dollars annually, while unions urged meaningful wage concessions. President Wilson heard both sides as tensions mounted and hints of a possible strike circulated among crews, with implications for mail, milk, and essential city deliveries.
Congress to Adjourn Friday Despite Protests
Congress plans to adjourn next Friday after passage of the general deficiency appropriation bill. Democratic leaders expect quick passage and aim to halt general debate on the revenue bill. If adjournment slips, Congress may stay over for President Wilson's formal nomination notification in New Jersey.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Smith
South Carolina
Simmons
Finance Committee
Wilson
New Jersey
Republicans Invite Hughes to Illinois Governor Nomination Convention
Three Illinois Republican candidates Frank L. Lowden Frank L. Smith and Morton D. Hull with state chair Fred E. Sterling invite Charles E. Hughes to attend the adjourned state convention in Peoria on Sept 19 and address the Republican day at the Springfield state fair. A special train would transport Hughes and delegates. If Hughes declines, Warren G. Fairbanks or Theodore Roosevelt may attend.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Frank O. Lowden
Frank L. Smith
Morton D. Hull
Fred E. Sterling
Republican State Committee
Alvin T. Hert
Republican National Campaign
Charles E. Hughes
Peoria
Springfield
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Theodore Roosevelt
Hert
Willcox
Republican National Committee
New York
Separated for seven years now united in Springfield
In Springfield on August 26, Mrs. Corning, 80, and her daughter Mrs Florence Anderson of Carlinville were reunited after seven years separation. The reunion followed the arrest of Corning's son Fred, who allegedly kept them apart with threats. The elderly woman was found barely able to move in a hovel, with only her son tending her. Corning remained jailed unable to post a $500 peace bond as the community threatened to act quickly on his liberty.
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Springfield, II
Corning
Estimates on paralysis plague in New York
Health officials estimate the infantile paralysis epidemic will exceed 10,000 cases before it is stamped out. About 2,500 children may require braces, over 3,000 may hover between health and permanent disability, and 2,200 to 2,500 may die. There have been 7,642 cases and 294 deaths.
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New York
He's a Conqueror When He Is In Germany
The piece presents Admiral Scheer as a conqueror figure, noting he is celebrated as commander of the German navy following the battle off the Danish coast. It claims the Germans touted victory and that Scheer has been hailed and feted since, with reference to the first authentic photograph of him.
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Admiral Scheer
Denmark
Hughes Urges Upbuilding Industry At Cheyenne Rally
Charles E Hughes spoke at Frontier Park Cheyenne urging a protective tariff to build U S industries against European competition. He stressed party unity, competence in diplomacy, and criticized current foreign policy, as cowboys led his caravan to the event in cold, windy weather.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Charles
E. Hughes
Frontier Park
Ms. Hughes
United States
Hughes
Mexico
Mrs. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Fort
D. A. Russell
Taft Declares Hughes Campaign A Success In Decatur
Ex-President William H Taft said during a Aug 24 Decatur chautauqua stop that Judge Hughes campaign is a success He noted Hughes has built goodwill on the Pacific coast and started early Taft contrasted his own 1908 timing and suggested Hughes advantage from early effort
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Decatur
William H. Taft
Judge Hughes
Pacific
West
Tudge Hughes
Hee
Gallinger Flays Underwood Law Clash in Senate
In a sharp session, Senate Republicans argued with Progressive Republicans over the Underwood tariff and neutralized blame for the Dingley act. Gallinger blamed high living costs on the tariff policy and warned of it becoming a dumping ground for foreign goods while Gronna defended Cannon’s era.
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Washington
Old Line
Senate
Gallinger
Cannon
Aldrich
Gronna
Jonah
United States
Girl Ward Testifies in Morrison Hearing
In Chicago on August 26 16 year old Margaret Burnstein Morrison testified in federal court about her adoption by Edward W Morrison and about allegations that Burnstein fathered her. The courtroom crowded as Alice Morrison and housekeeper Mrs Anna Briggs watched. The witness described Morrison paying thousands to blackmailers and loans on dubious I O U notes.
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Chicago
Edward W. Morrison
Landis’ Court
Jacob Burnstein
Margaret Burnstein-Morrison
Margaret
Alice
Anna Briggs
Morrison
Dunne Needs 22 More Replies for Special Session
Springfield Aug 26 Gov Dunne still needs 22 favorable replies from Illinois legislators to reach the two thirds generally required to approve a measure granting militiamen on the Mexican border the vote. He has 145 replies to date with 104 favorable. Fifty nine lawmakers remain unheard from and could affect the special session cost and feasibility.
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Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
Dunne
House
Senate
Gov. Dunne
American Board Tarret Lansing to Attend Border Commission Meet
Secretary Lansing will join the American Mexican commission to address border difficulties at a preliminary meeting in New York on September 4. He met with Commissioners Lane and Gray and Prof. Leo Rowe to outline plans and possible instructions. The group will later sail to a New England seaport for initial deliberations and procedures.
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Washington
Lansing
New York
Lane
George J. Gray
Leo R. Rowe
New England
State Department
Prof. Rowe
Joint Commission
Deutschland Arrives Bremen Amid Wild Welcome
The German submarine merchantman Deutschland reached the Weser from the United States and arrived at Bremen at noon Friday to a wild demonstration. Crowds cheered the vessel and crew as government officials and many visitors gathered for the reception of Captain Koenig and his crew. The Weser ascent was marked by cheers along the shores and the blowing of river craft whistles.
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Berlin
London
Deutschland
Weser
United States
Bremen
Koenig
Two American Fleets in Striking Distance
The red enemy fleet lay within striking distance of Sandy Hook on Friday night. Scouts were sighted by blue forces at 11 am about 120 miles off Barnegat inlet, with intercepted messages between Rear Admiral Helm on the Rhode Island and his ships confirming the contact.
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Washington
Sandy Hook
Barnegat Inlet
Navy Department
Helm
Rhode Island
Danish Landsthing Favors Referendum Over Sale
The Danish upper house adopted an order of the day proposing a general election to decide the sale of the Danish West Indies if postponement until after the war proves impossible. After five hours of debate in an open meeting, 42 members voted for the measure, eight opposed.
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Copenhagen
Via
London
Landsthing
Bulgarian Attack on Greek Port Shocks War News
Paris announces Bulgarians attacked Drama and the Kavala seaport held by Greek troops, heightening Greece central powers tensions. Allied plans vary with British cavalry destroying bridges on the Angista, while Serbians may have captured prisoners on the left wing. Grand Duke Nicholas resumes activity in Armenia amid flutter in the western front. London Zeppelin raids conflict with Berlin reports, eight killed and 36 injured per British tally.
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London
Balkan
Paris
Drama
Kavala
Greece
Sofia
Angista River
Nicholas
Armenia
Lake van
Petrograd
Asia Minor
Berlin
St. Mihiel
Verdun
France
Oil Tank Explosion Injures Dozen in Iowa
Charles City Iowa August 26 twelve people were injured one possibly fatally and two seriously when a Standard Oil tank exploded after a spark from a gasoline pump ignited a fire. A pillar of fire rose a hundred feet and burning oil showered spectators. The plant was destroyed with an estimated loss of $25000. Hospital crowded with burns. Injured include Rev Mr Proebe Otto Weisner Mr Smith Ossian Mrs Sherman Hunn Mr Levitch Mrs Lester Coonradt Edwant Dodd C A Reams Paul Marshall H C Clifford Paul Reetz George Kellogg
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Charles City
Iowa
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Proebe
Otto Weisner
Smith
Ossian
Sherman’ Hu
Child shoots mother in accidental shooting in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on August 26 Jam Lane aged 4 playing soldier pointed a 22 caliber pistol at his mother Mrs Jessie Lane in the forehead. She died later at a hospital. Police report a tragic accident with a firearm in the home.
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Springfield, II
Jam Lane
Pri
Jessie Lane
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Underwood
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Democratic Party
Weeks
Wadsworth
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Border Commission
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