Pacific Mail Sells Five Liners to Atlantic Transport
Pacific Mail Steamship Company announces sale of five transpacific steamers Manchuria Mongolia Korea Siberia and China to Atlantic Transport Company of West Virginia. Last sailings to Orient set for August. sale follows Congress sea law implications and Pacific Mail’s plan to liquidate assets to compete with Japanese lines.
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Siberia
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de la Howe
General amnesty frees Russian prisoners in Warsaw
Overseas News Agency reports German authorities free Russian political prisoners in Warsaw after a citizens committee action. Among those released is labor leader Melen Marresponderts notes indicate Warsaw suffered light damage and few stores burned. Barrack district factories and nearby sites show minor damage with limited fires.
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Melen Mar
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Lublin
Treasury buys silver at mixed prices for Sin Francived mint
The Treasury purchased 250000 five ounce silver ingots at a total of 4887 and 20500 ounces at 49 per ounce for delivery to the Sin Francived mint, reflecting a mixed price tender for refined metals.
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Treasury Yasterdat
Delvers
Carranza Officials Accused Of Texas Raids Plan
A committee led by Representative John H. Garner accuses Mexican authorities of backing bandit raids along the lower Rio Grande. The claim warns that armed Mexican movements could enter Texas if American troops land at Veracruz, threatening life and property despite deeming the move not yet aggressive.
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Cameron
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Rio Grande
Gulf of Mexico
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Mercedes Palm Garden
Funston
Carranza
United States
San Antonio
Texaug
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John H. Garner
Ferguson
Fredrick Funston
Garner
Vera Cruz
Gamer
Americans Establish Military Rule in Haitian City
Admiral Caperton imposes military control in Port au Prince after faction clashes force new government. Civ officials retained where possible as Dartiguenave swears in and pledges constitutional governance. U S forces praised for facilitating a free election and stabilizing the republic. French envoy and ambassador express satisfaction with American conduct during the change in Haiti.
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Dartiguenave
Alons
Jaspér
Lansing
Guillaume
US Aviators Warned Over Canadian Border Flights
Canadian authorities warned New York aviators to cease flying over Ontario and Quebec training camps where Canadian troops are under arms. A letter from Secretary of State Lansing, forwarded by the British Ambassador to Governor Whitman, urged stoppage. The governor plans to issue an order to desist.
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Washington Post
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Ontaria
Quebec
Guv Whitman
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Golf Star Thoika Anderson Killed in Montclair Crash
Orange New Jersey reports golfer Thoika Anderson, 30, crushed under his automobile after it plunged off an embankment near Montclair tonight. Anderson, a Montclair Golf Club professional and former open champion, was learning to drive. two demonstrators were injured. Born in Glasgow, he was brother to the late Winnie Rahroon, a former member of the United.
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Moniclair
Anderson
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Montclair
Court excuses ban ee. Edwin R Thomas depo to be taken
The Washington Post reports Edwin R Thomas, former New York banker now in England with his second wife, will not be required to travel to New York to testify in a suit by Ba Win M Post for about 50000 dollars on an old stock account. Thomas cites dangerous sea travel and wartime concerns for his wife as reasons. court grants deposition by deposition.
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Epechat
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Edwin R Thomas
England
New Toft
Ba Win M Post
Thomas Bird
Atlantic
Salary increase plan barred by typographical union
Delegates to the International Typographical Union convention in Los Angeles oppose a proposal by ex-president James M Lynch to hold future conventions after 1816 in Indianapolis or Colorado Springs. The committee on laws reported unfavorably on raises for the secretary treasurer and president from 3500 to 5000, and the abstention from liquor by members was defeated.
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International Typographical Union
James M Lynch
Indianapolis
International
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Committee On Laws
Aleg
Lewis J Bates 18 Dead From Newspaper Work in Michigan
Lewie T Estes 83, former associate of Carl Schurz and Zachary Chandler, dies after 60 years in Michigan and Illinois newspaper work. Bates edited the Chicago Literary Messenger, held posts at Chicago Times and Tribune, became Detroit Post associate editor, edited the Longing Journal, and served on the Grand Rapids Eagle staff.
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Washington Post
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Lewie T Estes
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Bates
Chicago Literary Messenger
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Cerl Schurz
Longing Journal
Grand Rapids Eagle
Navy advisory board endorses Annapolis exam cheating decisions
The navy advisory board yesterday unanimously endorsed Secretary Daniel's findings on naval academy cadets accused of cheating on examinations. Daniels said the conclusions, already approved by President Wilson, would be made public next week.
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Naval, Academy
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Niece of Lord Knollys Reported Drowned Rumor Alive
Special Cable reports in London say Miss Dr Knollys niece of Lord Knollys secretary to the late King Edward was believed drowned while bathing with two companions in a lake at Chirk Castle Denbighshire Divers searched but found no body The Chronicle cites rumors she may be alive and Sir Henry Knollys confirms no evidence of foul play or further disappearance beyond drowning suspicion
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Harriman and Walsh Split Industrial Commission Meeting
Special to The Washington Post reports a tense Industrial Commission session with Frank J Walsh and Mrs J Borden Harriman at odds over report direction. Walsh threatened to withhold support and suggested Congress be shown full facts, while Harriman warned against signing or endorsing a biased report. Both challenged by attorneys as police and officials moved to arrest. The dispute centered on naming those responsible for harming women and children in Clerigos.
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Wheat orders cancelled by Allies amid war censorship
Chicago traders reported massive cancellations of wheat contracts for September delivery to Italy France and the United Kingdom raising questions of international significance. Prices fell sharply as buyers canceled some two million bushels, with speculation tying the moves to government controls and possible shipping disruptions in the Mediterranean and Danube regions.
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No New Anthracite Suits Expected Despite ICC Action
Attorney General Gregory stated no new ant hracite suits are likely after the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping freight rate reductions and held railroads guilty of discriminatory practices benefiting allied entities. The department will review the decision, but he believes the cited acts are likely covered by suits already filed against the involved roads.
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Railways Face Delay in Extensions Amid Attitude Guardedness
President Bush of the Missouri Pacific cites Interstate Commerce Commission actions as stalling railway growth. He says despite abundant US money, railroads cannot seek investment due to eroded credit and the commission’s rate cuts harming carriers, shippers, and consumers, delaying system expansions and equipment upgrades.
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Reading Counsel Warns Rail Decision Will Cost Millions
Charles Heebner attorney for the Philadelphia and Reading Railway says a strong ICC ruling could mean loss of millions if upheld. He notes the impact depends on whether the decision is issued as an order or a report and whether an appeal follows. He predicted the stakes are large and unspecified.
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Charles Heebner
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Drowning Hero Runs Out Of Depth To Save Girl
Ocean City Maryland Aug 13 Guy Baker of Gumboro Delaware, 20, drowned while trying to aid a drowning girl Bias Sallie Gonzky of New York called for help as the surf drew her beyond safe reach Baker, a member of the Gumbero Delaware band, ventured into the sea and perished witnesses on the boardwalk saw the struggle and two bystanders reached the girl and pulled her to safety
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Fire destroys $800000 Salvadorean business property
Aug 18 dispatches report a fire in San Salvador destroying about $500 090 in business property. J Hill of Baruch & Co received a cable confirming the loss alongside Papin Bros and Imberton & 9 J Germans urged to quit Belgium. Additional items note Maj Thomas 0 Towles dies at 75 and Argentine cabinet changes.
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San Salvador
Salvador
J Hill
Baruch & Co
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Papin Bros and
Imberton
Belgium
Lenden
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National House of Representatives
Mexico City Strike Ends After 26 Hours
Mexico City ended a 26 hour strike that disrupted light street car and water services. Gen Gonzalez mediated and pledged to review the light company’s finances to see if earnings justify the wage increase sought. No disorders were reported across the city.
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Iowa Auto Race Fatality Shocks Milford Family
Spitie of Milford Iowa owner of a racing car, which had placed in Indianapolis and Omaha, was killed instantly in an automobile race in Iowa this afternoon. Mechanician Wilcox was likely fatally injured. His two sons won first and second places in the race, unaware their father had died.
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Russia to tax incomes with graduated rates
London dispatch reports the Russian finance committee has approved a bill imposing a graduated income tax. Proposals set 6 percent on incomes around 1600 rubles to 5000 rubles, 32 percent on 10000 rubles, 60 percent on 196000 rubles, and a supertax on every 1000 rubles over 100 000.
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England blocks coal exports to Swedish navy
The British government refuses to permit two coal shipments bought by a Swedish firm for the Swedish navy to depart England. The action provokes sharp criticism in Sweden and commands wide public attention and press reaction.
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England
Sweden
Stockholm
Ang
Southern Bankers Meet In Galveston For Cotton Marketing Plan
A meeting of Southern bankers is planned in Galveston to form a permanent association. The aim is a speculative yet scientific marketing of the cotton crop of the South. Joseph Hirsch of Corpus Christi, president of the Texas Bankers Association, announced the event.
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Cotton Men Send Protest From New Orleans
The New Orleans Board of Trade forwarded to President Wilson a protest against British interference with cotton shipments to neutral nations. The letter urged continued noninterference and warned that a cotton embargo would create a difficult problem for the Southern States in selling this year’s and last season’s harvests.
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Jug
Great Britain
Wilson
Villa Troops Routed and Carranza Victory Reported
Telegraph advices from San Juan del Rio in Querataro state say Villa troops suffered heavy losses with 200 dead and large supplies captured. Near Morelos Limite the Carranza forces defeated Emiliano Zapata's troops. Tampico plant unrest reduces outputs. military authorities vow order as repairs and shoe repairs appear in notices.
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