Serbs Accept Allied Occupation of Macedonia
Berne dispatch says Serbia will accept occupation of Macedonia by allied troops in exchange for Dalmatian coast territories and adjacent islands. Albania north of the frontier remains Italian. remaining Albanian lands stay Italian. After goals met, Macedonia would pass to Bulgaria, isolating Greece and reducing its wartime influence.
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Bulgarian Entry Not Impossible Says Pilieff
Washington reports on August 20 indicate many officials believe Bulgaria will join the war with the Allies soon. In response to a reporter Pilieff said it is not impossible, with higher officials not disputing the reports and expecting a decision in the coming week.
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President orders probe into spy reports in U S industry
President Wilson directs an investigation into reports of German spy activity aimed at stirring unrest in American factories. Owners claim spies urge workers to strike to curb production, linking recent plant strikes to German manipulation. Standard Oil and Remington Arms officials say German agents influenced recent labor actions.
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Remington Arms
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Cardinal Vanutelli dies at age seventy eight in Rome
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Serafina Vanutelli, prefectura signatura of the Holy College and a leading Catholic church figure. She died at seventy eight, according to the Nugget.
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White Star Line Vessel Bovie Reported Sunk by Submarine
Unconfirmed admiralty reports say the White Star liner Bovie, 6500 tons, now in Australian service, may have been sunk off the French coast by a German submarine. Details are disputed. the path aligns with suspected sinkings of the Pera Castilla and Syre s borg, with three Pera Castilla crew saved.
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Survivors claim Arabic torpedoed without warning
London Aug 20 survivors from the Arabic say the White Star liner was torpedoed without warning and no sign of attack observed until the ship’s side was breached. Eight passengers remain unlanded at Queenstown while the admiralty prepares a complete list of the four American passengers. General Frost reports to Washington that Germany again violated the code regarding sinking passenger ships.
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Arabic Affair Shocks Wilson and Lansing
News from Washington reports the Arabic disaster stunned U S officials as the vessel was unwarned and carried Americans aboard. Analysts say the sinking mirrors the Lusitania and could worsen U S Germany tensions. Friends of English actor Kenneth Douglas claim he survived Lusitania and Arabic attacks aboard a White Star liner.
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American missing in Arabic disaster list grows
AP reports a score or more lives lost in the Arabic disaster with two Americans confirmed missing Dr. Edmund F. Wood of Jaynesville Wisconsin and his cousin Mrs Josephine Brugiere among those unaccounted for. Communication with Queenstown hampered by floods and message overload, leaving exact totals unavailable.
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Wilson Motor Car Will Visit Philadelphia for Eye Doctor
President Wilson departed from the White House in the early hours by motor en route to Philadelphia to see his oculist. He traveled with several friends while a second car carried Secret Service agents to guard him during the trip.
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Johnson elected president of National Education Association
David R B Johnson president of Winthrop Normal College Rockhill D C has been chosen president of the National Education Association at the convention in Oakland California on August 20.
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Novo Georgievsk Falls to German Forces in Poland
London dispatches report the Russian stronghold Novo Georgievsk north of Warsaw has fallen to German invaders. Twenty thousand defenders were captured with cannons and war munitions, after Warsaw’s fall. Berlin rejoices as the Kaiser visits the fortress to thank General von Besseler.
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Move of Petrograd Government Considered to Moscow
Late eastern front dispatches report Austrian and German advances threaten Petrograd as forts fall and Polish lands fall to invaders. German successes mount and Russia frets over defense while officials debate transferring the capital from Petrograd to Moscow.
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Gill Replies to Governor Over Seattle Gambling Charge
Friends say Seattle Mayor Gill delivered a sharp retort after the governor accused city and county officials of laxness in stopping gambling. The mayor reportedly said if the governor threw a stone from the state capitol window it would hit a gambling house that operates year round.
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Galveston Situation Improves As Supplies Reach City
Houston reports state supplies are coming from nearby cities and conditions are improving. Galveston will manage for now with local aid as communication is restored and relief access allowed. Debris removal on main streets is underway and bodies found along the water front are reported. Officials consider moving the city to a safer site due to recurring storms.
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Alaska Steamship plans two new or purchased steamer
Seattle Aug 19 The Alaska Steamship Company announced plans to add two steel steamers of at least 2500 tons to its Alaska service by next spring. Officials cite rising northern tonnage and a need to boost transportation capacity amid growing freight and passenger traffic.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Copper ore shipments push for bigger carrying capacity
Copper ore shipments from the southeastern coasts demand enlarged carrying capacity and the company pledges to make every effort to keep pace with the requirements.
Submarine Warfare Sinks Sixteen Vessels in 48 Hours
Admiralty reports from London on August 20 say sixteen first class vessels have been sunk in the past forty eight hours by submarines. Vessels listed include the Arabic and Bovie along with a cruiser and a destroyer. A large assortment of Victor records and Victrolas arrived aboard the steamer La Touche from Lomen Bros.
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