Wilson calls end to arbitration as rails oppose plan
President Wilson urged railroad executives to drop arbitration and accept an eight hour day framework already agreed with workers. He warned a nationwide strike could ensue, while suggesting Congress may appoint a commission and consider legislation. The dramatic White House scene involved leaders of vast railroad interests.
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Bread and meat shortages spur Britain amid war costs
Officials warn against market manipulations as Official Gazette enforces controls under the defense act. The British public faces higher prices and scarce meat amid calls for government action. American beef and Danish bacon face blame for price spikes while rail and labor tensions loom in Washington and London.
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Denmark Postpones Action On Indies Coalition Cabinet
Copenhagen Aug 19 The government proposal for a coalition cabinet and the treaty with the United States on the Danish West Indies are postponed for at least a week as party caucuses debate power shares. The left demands cabinet seats in proportion to its combined parliamentary membership, potentially four seats, while others push for broader negotiations. General elections seem likely despite reluctance from the king and government.
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Japan fears U S fleet as navy rivalry grows
Tokyo papers react to the American naval buildup with concern, noting Japan cannot match the United States due to a vast financial edge. Some call for a U S Japan convention, while Kokumin warns larger ships signal distant aggressors and urges government action before the U S shows strength.
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Jewel seizure and arrest spark smuggling probe
New York Aug 19 customs officials seized jewels valued at $26 000 and arrested a man who gave the name Hans Edward Thompson He was held for a hearing in default of 7500 bail Officials believe he acted as an agent for others Thompson allegedly returned from a road trip July 11 as a sleeper passenger and smuggled the jewelry ashore Further arrests are expected in the case Also noted is a Baltimore service ad with hourly trips and fare details.
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Hughes Declares Government Must Not Be Run by Business
San Francisco and Oakland reports quote Charles B Hughes urging a visible, competent government free of invisible influence. He condemns mixing politics with business and calls for commissions guided by loyalty and facts to uncover abuses without harming honest enterprise. He warns Americans to confront facts in daylight and stresses national unity and preparedness.
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Department of Life
Allies Capture Five Villages In Salonika Offensive
British and French led forces report decisive steps along the Salonika front as five villages were captured and engagements continued from the Aegean Gulf toward Florina. Serbian and Bulgarian actions are described with heavy artillery and aerial operations amid high casualties.
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Baloniki
Five lynched at Newberry. deputy shoots man near Jonesville
Gainesville Fla Aug 18 five persons two women and three colored men were taken from Newberry jail and hanged by a mob. another colored man was shot and killed by deputies near Jonesville after the fatal shooting of Constable Wrone and Dr Harris by Bolsey Long. The mob feared further trouble as hundreds converge on Newberry woods for Long’s capture. Long allegedly aided escape and Wrone died after being wounded at Long’s home.
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Portugal mobilizes as war widens in Europe
In Lisbon a decree convokes an extraordinary parliament session for August 22 as Maj Nor ton Mattos, Portugal's war minister, says the republic aims to participate directly in the war with Germany and Austria. He notes mobilization, 1600 officers now and more to come, and that national industry and transports are redirected to support the army.
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Raids on London Within Ten Days
Franklin Adams chief clerk of the Pan American Union says London endured four Zeppelin raids in ten days. He notes Londoners were not visibly alarmed despite the destruction. Also aboard the Finland, E A Brand, assistant chief of the bureau of domestic commerce, spent months in Europe studying commercial agents and trade.
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FIRM ON MEXICO POLICY WILL STAND HY MEDIATORS
The policy to keep the Mexican dispute under mediation will stand, with withdrawal of Gen Pershing’s expeditionary force to be among the first issues addressed by the international commission. Lane to lead the U.S. delegation as American members are named. discussions center on border security and the recall of troops per Gen Funston’s views.
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British and French Advance Across Eleven Mile Front
London reports on August 19 that British forces advanced about eleven miles front near Thiepval and High Wood, seizing a ridge overlooking Thiepval and trenches west of High Wood. French troops drove Germans from Maurepas north area, captured Guillemont outskirts, and held key positions near High Wood. Berlin and Paris claim mixed gains with French capturing Fleury and British moving toward Guillemont on multiple sectors along the Somme.
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