Wilson Mediate War Crisis as Port Aids Mexico Edict
President Wilson seeks mediation to avert a strike by the four great railroad brotherhoods. Talks with Federal board members and conciliation officials set as his last resort. a possible trip for talks is under consideration while efforts to avert disruption continue. A rumor of Deutschland sinking denied by Captain and consular agent. no confirmation of any wartime action. Will leave this morning.
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Russia Sees Savings Rise Amid War Strains On Deposits
In Petrograd on August 12 1916 Russian savings bank deposits for the year to date show a sharp rise exceeding 1915's total by more than 30 million rubles. Officials say prospects for debt and revenue stay strong. direct taxation and ordinary revenue beat last year figures while imports and exports rise. Gold reserves total 1.543 billion rubles domestically and 1.683 billion abroad, with overall metal reserves higher than a year earlier.
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Houston Wins In Fifth District Nomination
Nashville dispatch reports Judge W C Houston declared the Fifth District Democratic nominee after canvassing the August 3 primary. His majority over two opponents was 138 with EL Davis the nearest competitor promising support. Also noted are wartime naval remarks and President Wilson’s equal suffrage stance urging state action and party influence.
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Ambassadors Sharp and Page Sail Back to the United States
Ambassador Sharp and his daughter Margaret sailed from Bordeaux aboard the Lafayette for New York. Other notable passengers include writer Etienne Grosselands as he plans to study the American situation. State Department notes on Carranza’s decree hint at tensions over the Drago doctrine and foreign protections.
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U S Almost at War as German Fleet Threatens Haiti
Special to The Washington Post reports that on July 28 1914 US Germany teetered on war as German ships sought to seize Port au Prince customs house. Captain Knapp aboard the Connecticut blocked landing while Karlsruhe and Strassburg sailed to St Thomas. Wirelesss news later confirms Austria Serbia and a wider European war escalating, with Germany delaying Caribbean schemes.
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Bombs Wreck Old Church in Venice Raid
Rome August 12 A Austrian air raid on Venice destroyed the Church of Santa Marta Formosa and damaged Santa Maria Formosa. Nearly all artworks had been removed earlier. The church dated centuries back and was remodeled in 1899. An altar once claimed as a Palma Vecchio masterwork was destroyed along with other Madonnas by Sassoferrato and Pietro da Messina.
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Major Robert Winn Dead in Army Hospital Pneumonia
Maj Robert Winn, USA chief hospital surgeon with the national guardsmen stationed at Eagle Pass, Texas, died today after several days of pneumonia. The body will be sent to his Kentucky home.
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Brandeis Sees Chief Justice in Mexican Commission Talk
Lake Placid, Aug 12. After a conference tonight between Chief Justice White and Associate Justice Louis D Brandeis, reports say White withheld approval of Brandeis acting as an American commissioner to adjust Mexican differences. Both declined to comment though no denial was made that Wilson invited Brandeis with White's consent.
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Rockefeller offers estate for isolation hospital
John D. Rockefeller proposed using a house on his Pocantico Hills estate near Tarrytown as an isolation hospital for infantile paralysis. An eight year old child in the village, known to Rockefeller, will likely be among the hospital's first inmates.
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Embargo on Wheat Urged Sparks Senate Debate
Chairman Simmons of the Senate finance committee dismissed the Master Bakers' National Association petition for a wheat embargo. He warned such action would disrupt the country’s business by curbing products with wartime demand and noted most prices are high while wages lag. He expects wheat prices to fall as speculative demand cools.
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Navy Construction Program Set For Quick House Action
A House canvass shows strong support for the Navy construction plan adopted by the Senate with likely only minimal opposition. Representative Kitchin plans to oppose the larger Senate version but cannot block it. Representative Padgett will move to concur in Senate amendments and boost enlisted personnel. A final House-Senate agreement is expected before week’s end.
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Walsh declines Senate bid and state party convention set
Boston August 13 Former Gov David I Walsh announced he would not seek the Democratic nomination for United States senator in the September primaries. Democratic State committee set a party convention in Springfield for October 7.
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Gen Tobias Smuts Dead in Cape Town Notice
Gen Tobias Smuts, member of parliament and Boer War figure, is reported dead in Cape Town. Smuts was a Boer candidate for presidency of the Transvaal in 1289 and opposed Paul Kruger. the Aug 12 notice notes his prominent role in South African affairs.
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Changes Revenue Bill Raises Tax on Large Incomes
The Senate caucus approved a revised income and inheritance tax plan after long debate. The bill keeps a 2 percent normal income tax with higher rates for large earnings and scaled inheritance duties, plus continued stamp taxes. reporting to the Senate is aimed for Tuesday.
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Meet with Austrian Ruler German Chancellor and Foreign Minister in Conference With Emperor
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph receiving German Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and later meeting with Foreign Minister Gottlieb von Jagow. Berlin said Bethmann-Hollweg and Jagow traveled to Vienna to confer with Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister Burian von Rajecz. The talks centered on Central Powers occupied territories and Poland as a key issue.
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President Wilson Seeks Settlement in Rail Labor Dispute
President Wilson remained in the White House yesterday to monitor the rail labor dispute. He expressed guarded hope for a settlement and received a 6,000-name petition from unorganized railroad workers urging Congress to prevent a strike. Officials consider enlarging the Federal board to include railroad employees and employers, with Wilson prepared to mediate a direct deal between management and workers.
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Railroads and Unions Cooperate to Keep Mails Moving
Postoffice Department says mail schedules will likely run despite a general strike. Railroads hold mail contracts and strikers often avoid halting trains to avoid public sentiment. Question remains how parcel post would be affected if express business shifts to parcel post during a strike.
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Officer Losses Heavier On Western Front In Latest Week
London dispatch reports officer casualties from July 16 to 23 total 1 799 with 523 killed 1 070 wounded and 201 missing. Proportions of killed to wounded rise. Major regiments listed among heavy losses including Yorkshire Lancashire Northampton Yorks and Lancashires London regiments machine gun corps and Brig Gen Ellemire wounded along with 18 lieutenant colonels killed.
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Explosion suspects freed after Black Tom incident probe
Jersey City authorities released Christopher Erling Iverson and Axel Larsen after a federal and city inquiry found no involvement by either man in causing the Black Tom explosion. Authorities stated they were confident neither played a part in the blast.
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