Wilson Makes Impassioned Plea for Rail Peace Heads of Northwest Railroads
Two score railroad leaders representing the world’s greatest systems met in Washington in secret sessions to hear President Wilson urging that railroads stay running. The aim is to avert a nationwide strike that would paralyze the nation and hinder global needs. The presidents spoke with Hughes and other guards at the center of the crisis as Tennant’s group prepared to move.
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Wnashington
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Bulgars Smash Into Greek Line Battles Rage on Greece Front
Bulgarian forces strike both wings of Allied lines in Greece amid heavy fighting. Reports say Vichil southeast of Fiorina and other Serbian positions fell. near Ka yala a Bulgarian force within 10 miles of the port. Greek capital shaken by crisis talks as the invasion broadens the Balkans conflict.
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Kissing Myths and a Pickpocket Ring in Seattle Case
Readers mail debates on why women close eyes during a kiss. A Seattle report details five notorious pickpockets led by “The Guerilla” nabbed after targeting crowds at a milk drivers’ picnic. detectives recovered several stolen sums and listed aliases and prior links to crimes across multiple cities.
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Fattening Oysters Like Cattle At Washington Study
Professor Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington describes eye cycle research for oyster growers under the U S bureau of fisheries. He predicts anaemic oysters could be fattened in special beds for market in the future. In a separate dispatch Petrograd reports Russian forces capturing fortified heights in Diarbekir region in the Caucasus with many prisoners.
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U.S. Troops Stay in Mexico Until Commission Recommends
Washington August 21 American troops will not be withdrawn from Mexico until the joint Mexico American commission has met and recommended the action by American members a high official said today. The remark answered questions about General Funston's report that withdrawal might now be possible without endangering the border.
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Mexico
Poindexter Honored At Bremerton Big Meeting
About 800 attendees packed Bremerton Eagles hall for the largest political meeting in the city’s history to thank U. S. Senator Miles Poindexter. Resolutions praising his work were read, passed unanimously, and presented with roses by local women. Poindexter pledged to continue governing independently for the people’s best interests.
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Bremerton
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Charleston
Kitsap County
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Water Shut Off Notice for Several City Avenues
Water will be shut off on 1st and 14th Avenues and 15th Avenue between Alder Spruce and Jefferson streets on Tuesday August 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Manufacturer association vice president Co M Williams is en route to New York to study Eastern industrial centers.
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New York
Anne Actress Introduced In The Star This Week
The Star previews Anne as a new weekly feature with a fresh actress profile on page four. Readers are invited to follow her evolving life and career as the ongoing serial unfolds this week. She has a daughter who keeps private from the stage world.
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Anne
Rural credits law promises better farming and cheaper food
The rural credits law is crucial for both city dwellers and farmers. It will boost farming, diversify production, and lower food prices, aiding the back to the land movement by helping city workers own and operate farms. The article explains the law in full.
Federal Farm Loan Act aims to shore up farming finances
The federal government enacts the Federal Farm Loan Act to promote rural credit and easier mortgage-backed borrowing for farmers. It creates 12 federal land banks holding mortgages, issuing land bonds from $25 upward, funded by stock purchases and backed by guaranty funds, with amortized 20 to 36 year loans and dividends to borrowers.
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America
Europe
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National Loan Association
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