Aviators to Border as U S Plans Strong Air Patrol
Telegram from Senator Phelan indicates Mather Field will be demobilized temporarily to assemble 1,000 aviators on the Mexican border. Washington weighs whether to press diplomacy after the Peter Catron murder, while plans for a possible Mexican campaign loom and the border forces number in the thousands. Senator Fall of New Mexico says the foreign relations inquiry will reveal many facts on Mexican problems.
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Sacramento
United States
Pax
Phelan
Mather Field
Washington
Mexico
Rionde
Peter Catron
Unitedes
Carranza
Statu
America
War Department
Foreign Relations Committee
New Mexico
Con
Italian Warship Basilicata Sunk At Suez Entrance
A Daily Mail dispatch reports the Italian light cruiser Basilicata sunk at the Suez canal entrance by an internal explosion. Heavy casualties claimed. The Basilicata of 2,560 tons was built in 1914 and intended for colonial service with insufficient speed for scouting duties.
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London
Daily Mail
Suea
Suez Canal
Spokane Food Probes Reported Profiteering Evidence
Spokane reports from the health department count five and a million eggs and 1 250 000 pounds of various foodstuffs stored in the city. The material is turned over to the district attorney for use in federal profiteering prosecutions.
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Spokane
Health Department
Prince of Wales Continues Journey to St John
The Prince of Wales aboard H. M. S. Dragon dropped anchor at Partridge Island near St John after arriving from Ottawa. Governor General prepared to greet the royal party while the Duke proceeds to welcome Dominion crowds.
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Prince of Wales
ST. Johns
N. B
United Press
H. M
Dragon
Partridge Island
Ottawa
Dominion
N. F
St. John
Wilson Vetos Daylight Saving Repeal Act
President Wilson vetoed a bill to repeal the daylight saving law, citing the need for higher production. The action was announced in Washington and reflects the administration's stance on wartime efficiency.
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Wilson
Washington
United Press
Advertisement Prompt from The Star
When you think of advertising think of The Star. This phrase urges readers to associate the newspaper with effective ads and marketing opportunities.
Japanese Now Grip Colorado
A Colorado newspaper column portrays Japanese growers in Colorado, praising their melon output while detailing alleged social and economic tensions. It claims strict inspection improves fruit quality, notes cooperative strength, and describes housing and land-use practices, ending with farmers lamenting white tenants losing access to land.
Tokyo Imperial students form society opposing Western ideals
A student group at Tokyo Imperial University organized a national expansion society to uphold Japanese traditions and reject blind adoption of Western civilization. They argue Japan possesses a strong, independent civilization apart from European and American influence.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Imperial University
Japan
Liberty Bond Quotes Chicago Aug 16 Market Update
New York reports Liberty bond quotations for the day with prices across series including first 4s at 99.90, second 4s at 95.02, first 4 1 4 at 94.24, second 4 1 4 at 93.20, third 4s at 96, fourth 4s at 94.16, Victory bonds at 999.78, and Victory 4s at 99.74.
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New York
Liberty
Sma
Victory
Japanese Penetration Grows in King County
In King County residents discuss Japanese communities amid tense wartime fears. Cochran laments cultural separation while Pat Costello of the 91st division proposes a non rent movement to curb leases and Japanese market participation. A petition to limit new leases and boycotts may begin within a week.
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King County
Cochran
Pat Costello
91St
Costello
Seattle
Women to Boycott High Priced Food
A nationwide limited boycott on butter eggs milk and meat is launched in Seattle by the Homekeepers League of Washington. The letter from Elinor Redington asks Julia Heath to join and outlines target prices and a plan of telephonic outreach to mobilize housewives nationwide.
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Homekeepers’ League of Washington, Inc
Elinor Redington
Washington League
Julia Heath
National League of Housewives
New York
Homekeepers’ League of Seattle, Inc
Congress
Mara
Mary I. Parsons
Jessie 8. Bittman
Lillian Adams
Mrs. Redington
League
Commission to draft condemnation over PSC rate request
City law chief Harry F. Meier will prepare a resolution condemning the State Public Service Commission for asking Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co to file a new rate schedule. The measure will be handed to the council Friday afternoon if finished. Meier also reviewed T. C. Meklugh’s rental claim on city property by Spokane Bridge approach, deeming occupancy “sufferance only” and not a city damages claim. He notes rent liability depends on time of possession and whether city paid rent before abandonment, a question he cannot resolve yet.
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State Public Service Commission
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph gCo
Harry F. Meier
Spokane
Meier
McHugh
Court Decisions Bar Japanese on Long Time Lease
Washington court decisions have upheld 19 year or longer leases held by Japanese on state property. Attorney General L. L. Thompson reports finding records suggesting no precedent to curb Japanese leaseholds. He investigates legal aspects of the Japanese situation in Washington.
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State of Washington
L. L. Thompson
State of
Washington
Thompson
Allied Troops to Leave Montenegro Evacuation Imminent
Rome reports suggest allied forces will withdraw from Montenegro soon following the British minister's Vatican return. Dispatches from Asgram warn of a potential Italian Bulgarian alliance prompting Jugoslavia defenses. Italy and Germany resume trade via Switzerland. In Mexico City Universal offers 25 000 pesos for a typhus cure.
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Rome
Vatican
Montenegro
Asgram
Croatia
Slavonia
Jugo Slavia
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
Mexico City
Be1 Universal
Solons to See the President
Washington August 15 United Press Senate foreign relations committee plans a White House meeting with President Wilson next Tuesday at 10 am to discuss amendments to the peace treaty The session aims to obtain direct answers from Wilson about Paris proceedings and may involve several conferences before conclusions. Senator Borah hints at recalling Col House for questioning.
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United Press
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
Wilwen
Tumulty
White House
Wilson
Lodge
Lansing
Paris
Borah
Col. House
Europe
House
Henry White
Gen. Blin
Sarah
Pay More For Butter Here Market Prices Spotted
A fragmented passage notes rising butter costs across the country with references to profiteering by traders. The text mentions survey data on prices from three days earlier and hints at efforts to educate the public on pricing methods.
Dallas Merchants Face Charge of Extortionate Profits
Dallas officials accuse local shoe merchants of extortionate profits with margins from 70 to 129 percent and even over 1000 percent on some items sold by women’s apparel stores. Names of merchants to be released with AG Palmer’s authorization.
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Dallas
Tex
P H. Spencer
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
W. B. Burrell
United States
Grosa
Spencer
Am Spare
Palmer
Opal Mining Reopens in Queretaro After War
Opal mining in the Queretaro district resumes with renewed activity after the war. The region has supplied most of Mexico’s opals, with precious gems shipped to Mexico City dealers and then to the United States. Workers still use primitive methods including dynamite to extract gems from the rock.
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Queretaro
Mex
Republic
Mexico City
United States
King Edward's School Girls Begin Long Overdue Break
The girls at King Edward's School Southwark take a summer holiday for the first time in the school's history dating to Edward VI. Since admission to leaving age 16, pupils stayed in residence to reduce infection risk and ease burden on parents.
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London
King Edward's School
Southwark
Edward VI
Insane Miner Goes Wild in Santa Tomas Streets
George Alexandree, 46, a powerful miner, ran amok through Santa Tomas early today. He fought multiple residents, smashed doors, attacked hotel owner Angello Guiretti, and was shot and clubbed by a crowd. he fled after assaulting Mrs. Mary Rossi’s home.
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Cal
George Alenandres
Santa Toma
Alexandree
Ignatio Garavalde
Garavallea
Angello Guirett
Guiretti
Alesandree
Mary Rossi
Prohibition Ends Tipping as Cleveland Waiters Demand Higher Wages
In Cleveland Ohio on August 15 prohibition ends tipping, leaving waiters without tips. They demand a wage raise from twelve to fifteen dollars weekly and an eight hour workday as compensation.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Nose Diamond Fashion Sparks San Francisco Trend
In San Francisco society circles a blue tattooed nose patch and a real diamond on Lady Thackerny wife of a wealthy Parsee merchant draw attention. The upper patch is blue tattooed, the lower patch is a six thousand dollar diamond. Observers note the piece shines and society leaders mull adopting the look.
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Thackerney
San Francisco
Milady
New York Moves to Tackle Soaring Milk Prices
New York state authorities launch a drive against high milk prices as federal agents search for hoarded food. District Attorney Swann subpoenas numerous milk distributors to appear before him today in the investigation.
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New York
Swann
Navy control proposed for all radio comms
Senate subcommittee plans to resume hearings in two weeks on Secretary Daniels proposal placing all radio communication under the navy department. Senator Poindexter announced the move today.
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Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Poindexter
Henry Ford Wins Six Cent Libel Case
Henry Ford, worth millions, wins a libel suit against the Detroit Tribune. A jury of farmers found no cause against the Bolomon company after more than ten hours of deliberation. Ford and Tribune attorneys expressed satisfaction and stated the verdict vindicated Ford while clearing the Tribune. The case cost roughly $10,000 to the state, with daily hearing costs around $5,000.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
United Press
Henry
the Tribune
Bolomon Company
Detroit Distributors Tribune
Ford
Tribune
Alfred J. Murphy
Weymouth Kirkland
State Ofgan
Costa
Los Angeles Car Men May Not Stage Strike
Los Angeles street railway workers will not strike if the company grants a right of collective bargaining, reinstates employees unjustly dismissed, and increases wages by April 11. P. Dix, chairman, says workers accept current wage scale if concessions are made. Paris report notes Major J. G. Harboard leading the American mission toward Brest for the Caucasus region.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ang
Los Angeles Street Railway
Kh. P. Dix
Dix
Idaho Ranch Sets 1919 Wheat Yield Record
At the B C Spencer farm in Latah county Idaho the 190 pound Jenkins Club wheat was threshed 24 sacks to the acre yielding 52 bushels per acre This tops reports of 30 to 35 bushels per acre with most grain grading No 1. In Portland Francia McCormick a fireman fell 30 feet from a trestle while fighting a Northwest Box plant blaze and died of a fractured skull.
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Wash
B. CC
Spencer
Latah County
Idaho
Jenkins Club
Portland
Ore
Francia McCormick
Northwest Box Company
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