Food administration to take over 1917 wheat crop
Washington reports the Food Administration formed a $50 million wheat corporation to control prices from farm to grocery and stabilize bread costs. Herbert Hoover chairs the wheat committee with Julius Barnes president. 13 purchasing agents named for terminals.
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Murguia’s Juarez Visit Sparks Tense Diplomatic Tension
General Francisco Murguia’s recent Juarez trip with the German consul at Chihuahua City and a delegation of prominent Germans stirred friction with Juarez officials. Officials sought to curb pro German speeches and propaganda, arguing the visit’s timing was inappropriate and offensive to Murguia.
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Danberry Man Sentenced for Threats Against President Wilson
Fred T. Wilson of Danberry Wisconsin aged 67 was sentenced in federal court to one year at Fort Leavenworth for uttering threats against President Wilson.
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Observation by United States Weather Bureau at 8 P M
The report records weather conditions observed yesterday at 8 p m under the United States Weather Bureau. Data includes temperature, wind, humidity, and sky condition as recorded at the observation site.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
American League leads show Boston, Cleveland, and New York atop the table with varying win totals. In interleague play, Philadelphia defeats Boston twice, while Brooklyn and New York split in other games. National League results include Chicago and Cincinnati strong in key matchups, and the Internationals feature Baltimore and Providence amid tight standings.
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Ghent athlete Van Rentergem dragged to execution
Report from Amsterdam quotes Les Nouvel Les Maastricht that Van Rentergem, a Ghent athlete condemned for espionage, was dragged at the end of a 20 meter chain through Ghent streets to the execution site and mistreated by guards. Antwerp also saw the shooting of prominent merchant M. Frank by the Germans.
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Canadians Take Hill 70 and Enter Lens In Western Front
Canadian forces storm Hill No. 70 east of Lens and push into the city center after breaking German resistance on a two mile front. Uproar follows as Canadians seize suburbs, five counterattacks fail, and nearly 300 prisoners are taken. In Moldavia, Von Mackensen advances claim Stracani as Austro German gains grow.
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Banners Torn As Suffrage Pickets Face Hostile Crowds
Washington reports continued harassment of suffrage demonstrators outside the White House and Lafayette Park. Police largely failed to intervene as banners were torn down and a gate area was cordoned off at dusk. A woman lost most of her clothes and wrapped herself in a banner while others destroyed at least 50 banners including one directed at Kaiser Wilson.
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Conference planned in Moscow to shape new government
More than 1,000 invited to Kremlin conference Aug 25 to 27, including all four dumas members and leaders from political economic and scientific groups. Premier Kerensky to open with a statement and government program. ministers to report on their departments. The event aims to map broad nation building steps.
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Epidemic Infantile Paralysis Spreads in Lancaster
Lancaster reporters note ongoing infantile paralysis cases with Daniel Shirk death at age three in Farmersville and a new case confirmed by Assistant Inspector Witmer. Physicians say the outbreak remains unchecked with new cases cropping up in distant areas beyond the original district.
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Major Smith to Lead U S Mail For Sammies Overseas
Major Frank W. Smith, United States Postal Inspector in Philadelphia, will depart for France to serve as postmaster for the American troops overseas. He will handle letters from home and ensure correct address and timely distribution once mail arrives in France.
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China Seizes Austrian Ships in Shanghai Harbor
Shanghai Aug 16 The Chinese naval forces have interned three Austrian merchantmen in the harbor. The ships were undamaged and did not resist. The German and Austrian vessels now seized total about 18 000 tons.
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New York Opens First Detective School for Police
New York's first detective school for police officers opened in New York City with 40 pupils. The program will cover crime descriptions from confidence games to forgery and from burglary to anarchy.
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Pope Benedict Peace Move Faces Cautious U S Reaction
Washington reports say allied and American leaders expect little change in stance from Pope Benedict XIV’s peace proposal. Officials weigh a careful response to avoid upsetting allies while preparing for possible U S war moves, with Lansing awaiting the papal text and talks with French and British envoys continuing. Senate leaders plan to block open peace discussion and push for executive sessions.
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St Louis Secures City Coal From Belleville Mine
Comptroller Nolte announced a contract to take the entire output of a Belleville area coal mine for St Louis for the coming year. The deal includes renewal or purchase options, and Nolte says it saves the city about 160000 on next winter’s 120000 ton coal supply, after bids dropped from 2.55 to 1.90 per ton.
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Rival Chinese Armies Close Near Chaoan
Large bodies of troops from the Northern and Southern Chinese armies mass near Chaoan in Fukien province close to the coast. The town lies about 40 miles north of Swatow and a clash between the rival forces is considered probable.
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