Ruling Upholds Three-Cent Interstate Passenger Rate
The interstate railroad passenger fare of three cents a mile through Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma was upheld by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The decision rejects a two-cent through rate and notes that a rate reduction could influence travel, while acknowledging possible effects on traffic. Six states had earlier set two cents, but the commission sustained the three-cent rate.
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Washington
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commissions
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Wheat Price Inquiry Blocked in House Vote
Washington by Republican Leader Mann defeated a resolution directing the department of commerce to investigate Kansas wheat prices. Mann objected, saying the department already has ample authority for such an inquiry.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Mann
Department
Imports Drop 3 Million as War-Era Trade Shifts
New York customs records show imports since the war began have fallen sharply. For the week of July 18 imports exceeded the prior week’s by more than 3 million dollars, marking a substantial decline in trade activity compared with August 8.
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New York
Custom House
Government plans to build merchant marine for wartime trade
Washington outlines comprehensive plans to fund and expand U S vessels for commerce. The aim is to transport American produce to European warring nations and to South America using government money for immediate merchant marine buildup.
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Washington
Europe
South America
Mississippians Renominated In Primary Returns
Mississippi's delegation to Congress appears set to remain intact as early results from the Democratic primary show all six representatives renominated. Final tallies awaited as remaining ballots may shift outcomes.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Hoke Smith Nominated in Georgia Primaries
In Atlanta Georgia Senator Hoke Smith won six more years in the Senate after a decisive primary tally. Opponent Little Joe Brown carried ten counties while Smith dominated with ninety six, securing another term.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Senate
Georgia
Little Joe’ Brown
Emperor's Veto Required for New Pope Election
In Rome the Austrian emperor must approve the cardinals election of the new pope before it becomes legal. He holds no role in the election itself but may veto the cardinals decision.
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Rome
Austria
Japanese Cruiser Idzumo Enters San Francisco Harbor
The Japanese cruiser Idzumo, from San Diego, entered San Francisco harbor and was boarded inside the gate by the Japanese consul as officials noted the arrival in Cal. news.
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Frisco Harbor
San Francisco
Cal
San Diego
Fall Kills Pana Pioneer Sir William M Smith
Pana resident and pioneer Sir William M Smith, 80, died from injuries after a fall on a pavement. The longtime businessman and community figure sustained the injuries in the incident. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Pana
William M Smith
U S troops debated as Carranza arrival nears
Consul Silliman reports Mexico City quiet with business suspended ahead of Carranza’s entry. Northern Mexico indicates Villa and Calles movements. chatter of U S troops exists but White House denies any threat to send forces. Carbajal government sought troops from Vera Cruz to Mexico City, sparking cabinet debate before Wilson’s firm opposition.
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Silliman
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
Mexico
Galles
Maytoreno
Sonora
Nogales
Calles
Villa
White House
Wilson
Carbajal
United States
Vera Cruz
Cer- Tanza
Wheat Moving to Europe from Galveston Report
Nearly 1,000,000 bushels of wheat were sent from Galveston for England and France. The steamship Welbury carried 176,000 bushels to London, the Astrae 204,000 to Bordeaux, and the Indiana and Carlton together 380,000 bushels.
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Europe
Galveston
Tex
England
France
Welbury
London
Astrae
Bordeaux
Indiana
Carlton
Couple killed in Duel at Brownsville hotel
H G Dubase chief of the United States Immigration service and J G Schoenbohm railroad station agent were killed in a shooting affray at a hotel in Alice Texas. The cause remains undetermined.
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Brownsville
Tex
H. G. Dubase
United States Immigration Service
J. G. Schoenbohm
Alice
Carthage Man Ends Life in London Hotel Room
Algernon Trevor Sutton of Carthage Missouri hanged himself in a second class hotel room in London. The act followed a mental low mood caused by difficulties cashing letters of credit and ensuing distress.
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London
Algernon Trevor Sutton
Carthage
Merchant Held for Murder in Savannah Mo Case
Savannah Missouri merchant P B Coffey was arrested on a warrant charging him with the murder of Myrtle Fancher wife of a wealthy farmer. Fancher was found choked to death in the yard of her home authorities said.
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Savannah
P. B. Coffey
Myrtle Fancher
War Over Dec 1 Lloyds Premium on Total Loss Insurance
London reports at Lloyds underwriters set a 50 percent premium on policies covering total loss or policy face if no peace agreement is signed by December 31. This indicates heightened risk expectations amid stalled talks.
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London
Lloyds
Immigration Decreased One Half in U S Tide
Washington reports war impacts on immigration with Aug 1 to 14 totals at 20,986, down from 66,470 a year earlier.
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Washington
United States
Two More Victims Die In Carlton Attack
Spring Green Wisconsin reports the deaths of Thomas Brynker and David Lindbloom, numbered sixth and seventh among the slain, in the brutal assault on the Love Bungalow occupants tied to Julian Carlton.
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Spring Green
Wis
Thomas Brynker
David Lindbloom
Julian Carlton
Thomas Lloyd Wright
Mc Reynolds Seen as Wilsons Supreme Court Pick
Washington officials say Attorney General Mc Reynolds will be nominated within days to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. The president plans to appoint the cabinet member to the high court, signaling a swift confirmation move.
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Wii
Washington
McReynolds
Wilson
Supreme Court
War Spirit in England Rouses National Effort
Shopkeepers organize clerks into fighting forces as Britain prepares for war. Wheat from Serbia Bulgaria and Romania will be missed. pastry flour made in Hungary eases shortages. Suffragette militancy ends as King George pardons prisoners and militants aid war relief and nursing.
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Servia
Bulgaria
Roumania
England
London
Budapest
King George
Clerks organize into war ready drill in Britain
European News Service reports Mondton shop clerks drill nightly as government supervised defense units. In big stores regiments form among workers while smaller shops combine two to three employers. The movement aims to bolster home defense alongside regular army enlistment. British consumers benefit from war delay, with grain stocks and prices discussed amid rising wheat and flour costs and feared supply cuts from Austria-Hungary.
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Herbert Temple
International News Service
London
Mondton
England
Austria-Hungary
War Scenes From Austria Sent From Chicago Girl
A letter from Lilian S. Franke describes wartime Austria as she tours Europe with Miss Fanny Mayer. She recounts train delays caused by soldiers and scenes of Americans fleeing Carlsbad as they hurry to return to America amid escalating danger.
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Austria
Chicago
Lilian S. Franke
Europe
Fanny Mayer
Levy Mayer
Carlsbad
Miss Mayer
Germany
Scenes of Carnage Near Dutch Frontier
A correspondent visits Wise and Liege and describes the aftermath near Mesch where the remains of a large German camp lie amid dead soldiers civilians horses wagons vehicles and bicycles. Germans and Belgians lay side by side indicating close combat as civilian houses show signs of retaliation from windows.
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Tella
Wise
Liege
Mesch
Wilson agrees to special war tax registry bill
President and leaders discuss funding amid customs revenue losses from the European war. A special tax is deemed likely as Treasury officials assess needs, with a message to Congress anticipated. Senate rejects then House passes shipping bill expanding American registry to foreign built ships, sending it to Wilson for signature.
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Wilson
Washington
White House
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Representative Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Dent
Congress
Earier
Senate
Foreign ship sales and flag changes loom after bill passage
Hamburg American line and North German Lloyd line propose selling vessels in American waters and foreign-built ships may join the American flag soon after President Wilson signs the bill. The Senate receded from amendments but passed a joint resolution allowing the American Red Cross to charter a ship that may fly the American flag.
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Hamburg-American Line
North German-Llyod Line
Administration
Wilson
Senate
American Red Cross
Pope Shows Some Improvement After Illness
In Rome Dr. Marchiafava again visited Pope Pius the tenth and found him hoarse with bronchial catarrh. The medicine produced a marked perspiration that seemed to help, yet the pontiff remains weak and the condition is described as still frail.
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Rome
Marchiafava
Pope Puis
Liner Lorraines Eludes German Cruiser Dresden
Paris dispatch says the French liner Lorraines, with about 500 French reserves aboard, arrived safely at Hare pier after sailing from New York. Captain Naurras reports that on Aug 5 the ship encountered the German cruiser Dresden but managed to elude it during the Atlantic dash.
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Paris
Hare
Naurras
New York
Dresden
Mothers to Lead Peace Parade in New York
A peace parade will be held in New York on August 29 led by a battalion of mothers with snowy hair in black. Organizers aim to gather mothers whose sons are fighting in Europe to participate.
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Peace Line
New York
Europe
Women Fight Opposing Candidates At Newport Conference
Washington report notes a Newport Rhode Island meeting August 29 and 30 organized by the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to press for defeat of congressmen who oppose woman suffrage. The gathering aims to energize supporters and coordinate strategy nationwide.
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Washington
Congress
Newport
R. 1
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Georgians to Hold Cotton Price Floor
Atlanta delegates from across Georgia adopt a resolution preventing cotton sales at less than 12 cents a pound. The 300 farmers and businessmen aim to stabilize prices across the state.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Noted British General Dies On Train in England
London reports Lieut. Gen. Sir James M. Grierson died suddenly on a train in England. Born in 1859, he was a leading British military figure with a long war record and noted service.
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London
James M. Grierson
England
Grierson
Ships 48 Cars of Watermelons from Chickasha to Northern Markets
A full train of 48 cars loaded with watermelons was shipped from Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma, destined for northern markets. The shipment reflects regional rail activity transporting produce to distant buyers.
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Chickasha
Germans Advance Towns Near Brussels and Antwerp
London reports German troops push around and above Brussels and near Antwerp with cavalry seen near Herenthals and Turnhout. Berlin official says Germany will reject Japanese ultimatum. Brussels dispatches note renewed attacks on Diest and bombardment of Tirlemont with German forces probing near Belgian lines. Cavalry movements and temporary German retirement follow after counter maneuvers.
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London
Brussels
Antwerp
Herenthals
Turnhout
Rotterdam
the Times
Berlin
Germany
Diest
Tirlemont
Belgium
Germans Retake Village From French Outpost
Paris reports the German army says French forces reached Morhange in Alsace Lorraine. Germans claim rapid afternoon advance beyond the Seille and control of Delme Morhange. They say Ville village retaken and Chateau Salins Cleuze occupied, with strong defenses ahead.
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Paris
Morhange
Morchingen
Alsace-Lorraine
Metz
Seille
Delme
Alsace
Vosges
Ville
Chateau Salins
Cleuze
Austrians Beaten Back After Heavy Casualties
A Russian general staff report describes a clash about 300 miles northwest of Kamenez Podolia where an Austrian cavalry division attacking Kusmin was repelled after seven hours of stubborn fighting, with heavy Austrian casualties and lighter Russian losses. Berlin dispatch adds that near Stalin-Pohnen in Prussia a German First Army Corps division defeated a Russian force, taking 1000 prisoners and six machine guns, while destroying numerous Russian guns.
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London
St. Petersburg
Kamenez
Podolia
Kusmin
Marconi Wireless
Berlin
Stalin- Pohnen
Prussia
Liege Forts Battered by German Heavy Artillery
London reports Liege has fallen after German heavy artillery smashed the forts. Belgians defended to the last against six German army corps, earning the old town a lasting fame. Dispatch notes Brussels and Waterloo scenes quiet as Kaiser's troops advance, with fate seen in historic fields.
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Liege
London
Germany
Waterloo
Marlborough
Wellington
Neapoleon
Brussels
Napoleon
France
Liege Forts Hold Out Amid Siege
London dispatch reports from Brussels that as of Monday the Liege forts remained in resistance. They were isolated from Franco-Belgian forces and surrounded by German troops, continuing a stubborn defense though details of events since Monday were not yet known.
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Liege
London
Brussels
Baye
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