Wartington Conference Discusses Infantile Paralysis Measures
Delegates from nearby states convene to discuss August 1916 infantile paralysis and new regulatory steps to curb interstate transmission. Secretary McAdoo and Surgeon General Gleason outline federal state coordination as figures show far more cases in the nation, with a focus on funding and wartime mobilization costs.
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New York
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Bond Issue Urged to Meet Extraordinary Government Expenses
Washington reports a proposed bond issue of 3120,000,009 to cover wartime costs amid the Serbs crisis. The Finance Committee, with Senate majority support and Treasury concurrence, urges a $205,000,009 bond and an $80,000,000 revenue measure. Additional appropriations may total about $469,000,000 for 1917 to fund army, navy, and other emergency needs, with Mexican situation and prep expenditures driving the rise.
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Ellabornementa
Mexico
Treasury
Senate
Washington
Congress
Senate France Committee
France
Finance Committee
Sexatnr Simmons
Whetley
Stich
Panama
Fortines
Army
Teuton Center Now In Danger
German positions along the central front show danger as Austrian lines recede and Russian forces push from the south in Poland and Galicia. Reports from front nearly unseen by civilians indicate German retreat may precede wider Russian advances. troops are well supplied and optimistic about regaining ground, while the front stabilizes in the Lemberg and Kovel regions.
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London
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Cement Plant Guards Jailed After Worker Slaying
Two guards at the German American Current Want plant in Ot tawn, Joseph Burkhardt and W A Davey, were jailed after a young Polith worker was killed during a dispute at the facility. A cement workers strike has been ongoing for a month as guards were deployed to protect the mills amid rising tensions.
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W. A. Davey
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Civilians Removed During Wartime Food Controls
Report explains why noncombatants were evacuated from Lille amid rationing and food distribution. It notes proclamations promising wages and care, describes the separation of civilians from certain quarters, and mentions collaboration with French farmers and German soldiers in the controlled zones.
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Fatalites
Machinists Demand Eight Hour Day At Winchester Plant
New Haven Conn Aug 1 Fact machinists at Winchester Heprating Atlas company expected to leave today to secure an eight hour day with wage concessions and reductions demanded by a shop committee. Seven committee members are no longer on the payroll claiming dismissal. The company says workers quit voluntarily. Winchester employs about 2 500 machinists of 15 099 total. Support from other plants anticipated with sympathy from other workers. At Winchester there was no visible trouble early today.
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Seattle Pier Dynamited in Early Morning Blast
Seattle Washington August 19 a 11 1 bere in the southeast corner of War I at king ostreet were dawn down and the pier destroyed when a tomb near the street end exploded near the river end Thomas McLoughlin a night watchman saw sparks from the blaze and woke three sleeping workers no one injured Beattie Wash August 17 two attempts were made to blow up the wharf of the Pacific Steamship company prompt action by teams dock workers and police prevented a serious blaze police suspect nonunion dock workers used the structure for sleeping quarters earlier battle phosphorescent was thrown at the pier shed used by the Tarder Line Transportation company and the Dodwell Dock and Warehouse company dock workers quickly extinguished the blaze
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Ostreet
Thomas McLoughlin
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Dodwell Dock and Warehouse Company
Thatcher Heirs Contend Over Home After Picket Duty Shooting
Aug. 17 in Toran and Ashby Snow Columbus M a Aug. 17 Thatcher eleven Thatcher heirs contend over Mosca Thatcher estate after an infantryman on picket duty was shot near Main and Fore Street. The injury to the husband did not prove dangerous, while a property dispute centers on ownership of the home and rent proceeds.
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Generals Named to Command Divisions in Texas
San Antonio Aug 17 General Punelon announced Brigadier General Henry A Greene in command of the Eagle Pass district has been ordered to command the division formed by militia troops. Brigadier General Frederick W. Bibles, whose nomination was confirmed yesterday, will succeed General Green at Eagle Pass.
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Former judge Wade found guilty of speeding case
In Chicago, Edward T. Wade, ex judge of the speeders court, was found guilty today of speeding. He had previously fined thousands of motorists and reportedly acted promptly in his own defense as tensions rose during the proceedings.
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Widow Dies at 70 in New York Home
Mrs dereniah Temoran, widow of Abe Irish patelat and journalist, died today at her New York home after illness. She was 70 years old and was a familiar figure in the classifieds.
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Dereniah Temoran Flasse
Abe Irish Patelat
German Magnesia Works to Close in Chile
Santiago Chile August 17 German producers of sulphate of magnesia will close their works by month end. The closures will reduce Chilean export capacity by about fifteen percent of the total. Police hold J W McGulvey on suspicion after a linen closet discovery at the Carlyle Hotel. He is the same individual who recently pleaded guilty to selling a bottle of cold tea for whisky to a Nantucket Indian.
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American Board Ten Named for Washington Assignment
Secretary Antalig stated Elsva Arten Wonda, Mexican Ambassador to the United States, and American members of the commission would be appointed to discuss border propaganda. The delay was due to President Wilson's preoccupation with the extended strike and broader wartime duties.
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Wilson
Dropped from Postoffice Rolls Disturbing Notice Report
A dubious wartime style item notes that 300 Chicago residents labeled as cartiers of Ci First were dropped from the postoffice payroll in New Traunsters Texas. They may be reinstated after discharge from military service.
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Eight Deaths in the Border Camps Reported
Washington reports new government statistics on guard troops at border camps during the week ending August 12. The tally shows about 149000 personnel in field camps and notes illnesses and medical effects among troops. The data were released by the War Department.
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Striking moulders' homes attached in damages suit
In New Haven a group of about a dozen moulders' homes were attached by the Aridneport Manufacturers' association as part of a $50,000 damage action tied to a strike by employees and plant closures. Plaintiffs include the Pequennok Foundry, J. A. Tassor Co, and Monumental Science Co, citing the Hatters' case precedent.
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Ambassador Page to See President Amid Crest Britain Talks
Ambassador Page returned from Lopiton and conferred with Secretary Lansing on pending Crest Britain negotiations. Plans were made for Page to meet President Wilson as disputes over a trade blacklist and commerce restrictions loom large in the talks. In New Jersey, the Cerro de Pasco Copper Mining Co surrendered its charter, a $360,000,000 corporation, to authorities in Trenton.
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