Newlands Calls for Strike Legislation After Rail Crisis
Washington Aug 23 Senator Newlands after a White House conference with President Wilson urged legislation to prevent future rail crises. He favored arbitration as a path to resolve conflicts and indicated some form of regulation may pass. Representative Adamson joined the talks. Newlands said current strike legislation is unnecessary.
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Wilson Signals Opposition to Immigration Bill Provisions
Washington August 23 The president again opposed the immigration bill citing the literacy test as unacceptable, signaling a veto risk if the objectionable provision remains. Supporters push revenue measure but may delay session as voting shows 32 to 23 in favor of adjournment. A separate eight hour day issue arises in rail interests as eight hour plan discussed by committee and transportation leaders.
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British Drive Captures Thiepval Ridge Victory Report
British forces repelled counterattacks near Thiepval ridge after securing the first line and capture of trenches and prisoners. Berlin claimed British failure to take Thiepval while London reported a major success amid heavy bombardment and German countermeasures.
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Italians claim important gains along western Monte Q ridges
Reports from Rome state that Italian forces captured several strong Austrian positions on the western slopes of Monte Q and nearby ridges. Prisoners were taken as Austrian defenses weakened. The advance toward Presta continues amid ongoing resistance, with Italian gains shaping the broader operation. Washington notes a state department move toward a border settlement on Mexican issues, seeking troop withdrawal under conditions. Carranza must keep a 20,000 man border force and cooperate with U.S. troops or allow a neutral border zone with American operations. Safety for American property near the border is demanded.
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Army Bill Passed Without War Articles Exemption
The house approved the army bill today without the articles of war section and sent a measure to the senate. It lacks the exemption for retired officers, a clause that led to the president vetoing the bill after earlier passage.
Republican Club Meeting Remains at Burgh Hall
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Slavs advance along Hungarian front in bold push
Reports from Paparograd dated August 28 describe Russian forces pushing along the northern and southern fronts near Covelle and against Gothia. The German Aaa and Letehitaky counteroffensive slows the advance as heavy fighting persists. Severe weather hampers operations along the Dvina as clashes continue across the region.
Germans Penetrate French Lines Somme Front
Paris reports German forces crossed opening sections of the Somme front near Estres and south of the Somme amid heavy fighting at Guillemont and along Verdun. The navy losses list 25 warships sunk totaling 62,062 tons.
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German Admit British Gains On Somme Front
Berlin reports morning confirmation of British capture along the Thiepval Vozieres axis after heavy fighting. It says German offensive operations north and south of the Somme continue, with French and British activity confined to a narrow front and German positions slightly weaker there. Elsewhere the enemy is held in decisive check.
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Berlin reports naval loss totals by side in war
Berlin issued a comparative statement listing total naval losses from the start of the war through August 1. It shows Allied losses by Britain and France far exceed German losses, with Allied totals about three times those of Germany.
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Mexican Commission to Meet in September
International News Service reports that the American-Mexican commission will convene in the first week of September. Senor Arredondo and Secretary Lansing will lead the talks with U S participants including Franklin K. Lane Judge George Gray and Dr John Mott of New York and the Y M C A.
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