Trade bill target of German and French view of war progress
Reed proposes corporation reform and antitrust changes amid debate on new amendments. Lawmakers discuss fines for illegal acts, holding company exemptions, and assigning enforcement to the attorney general. Expected to shorten the session as opposition stalls proceed.
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Tonimenta
Hoya
Ran
United States
I Supils
Ussuereestul
Trranent Todas Nenetor
Reed / s Politwa
Allies retreat and German front tensions grow in war news
A fragmented dispatch details Allied forces withdrawing toward safer lines as German actions intensify along the front. Reports from Berlin indicate Reichsinselger and other authorities urging wartime mobilization while refugees, women, and civilians flood toward evacuation centers.
First Alien Ship Registers to Fly US Flag Under New Law
A fragment notes a vessel named Moldegaar registered to fly the United States flag under a newly enacted ship registry law. Details mention port officials and the ship’s length and tonnage, with references to Moldegaar and associated registry actions.
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Nocwetta
United States
Sercan
Wilson Miles Cary Dead in War Era Home
Wilson Miles Cary dies at Belvoir near Baltimore, in Harford County. He served in the Confederate army under Gen. and later worked as a court clerk before devoting his life to family. Grandnephew of Thomas Jefferson, he traveled Europe and was linked to notable figures, with services to be held at Garrison Forest Church in Valley, Md.
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Tee War
Wilson
Baltimore
Oantuifay Harrison
Finsfnilwas
Belvoir
Red
Harford County
Wilson Miles
Europe
Thomas
Misa
Johny
Henry Newell Martin
Jeckins University
Os Thurch Garrison Forest Greep
Valley Md
Experts Write of War Developments
The Washington Post will publish daily brief impartial surveys of World War news from Staats-Zeitung New York and Courries des Etats-Unis. Essays will be written by experts from German and French viewpoints, giving salient items for readers to grasp the armies' movements at a glance.
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Washington Post
Staats-Zeitung
New York
Courries Des Etats-Unis
Post
Germany's Armament Share In 1912 13 Budget Compared In Wars
Staats Zeitung argues that imperial armament expenses dominate German budgets with about 365 million in armaments versus 2.3 billion total. compares Britain and France. notes taxation forms like Wehrsteuer unclear, real estate tax collections limited by municipal discretion, and explains special taxes and collection practicalities amid Balkan shifts and anti German sentiment in Wall Street commentary.
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Wall Street
Kingdom of
Prassa
German Empire
Great Britain
France
Germany
Lille Feats and Fluctuating War News From Lille
From the Courier des Etats-Unis New York Aug 29 dispatches report German forces occupying Lille Roubaix Douai and Valenciennes then retreating as French defenses counter. Three German columns suffer repels near Lalo Douai and Valenciennes while Longwy defense stands firm. A new ministry of national defense in France aims to unify will to fight. Herman Ridder.
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Roubaix Doua
Vatencennes
Department of Nord
Franca
Lalo
Doua
Noth
Valenciennes
Maubeuge
Liege
Berlin
Ministry of National Defense
National Union
Street Car Collision Injures Driver Near Connecticut Ave
Eastbound Washington Railway and Electric car struck an automobile driven by George Buchanan at Connecticut Avenue and H Street Northwest last night. Suchanan witnessed the crash but could not stop in time on a slippery street. The driver suffered a deep wound above the right eye and facial bruises, receiving treatment at Emergency Hospital. Samuel M Foster of Fort Wayne has declined a U S ambassador post to Argentina.
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George Buchanan
Washington Railway
L Street
Connecticut Avenue
H Street
Suchanan
Senators Postpone McReynolds Nomination Amid Secrecy
Senator Norris of Nebraska spoke for almost three hours in executive session opposing Attorn ey General McReynolds nomination to the Supreme Court. The vote was deferred again with Democratic leaders saying it would occur today. A Justice Department report on Standard Oil was withheld as investigators and the department remain in accord, the public release deemed not in the public interest.
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Standard Oil
Justice Department
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
McReynolds
W McReynolds
Department of Justice
Special Invest
Laters Morrison and Pagin
Standard Oil Company 3
Washington
Inet
Fitzgerald's Answer on Political Interests in Saratoga Visit
Representative John J. Fitzgerald, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, explained he was absent for five days due to attending a political conference in Saratoga. He denied illness and criticized the leave request as a misinterpretation, noting no quorum trouble and that 171 members were present, eight more than a majority.
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John J Fitzgerald
House Appropriations Committee
New York
Coleague
Fitzgerald
Marm
Howard
New York State
House
Bankers to Confer With Federal Reserve Board on Sept 4
The Federal Reserve Board called a conference for September 4 with two bankers from each reserve city and others from nonreserve cities. The aim is to secure a mutual understanding and cooperation as the new banking system is prepared for launch. The board intends to present a definite program of proposed changes in the currency act and to decide when the new system should begin operations. Many letters have arrived from across the country seeking guidance.
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Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Conference bid timing sparks split over opening class directors
Reports note disagreements on opening the class directors ahead of the conference. Some favor immediate action while others push for a delay of months. Yesterday officials indicated limited chances the board will be ready to take the needed steps before the conference.
Train Hits Auto Killing Four on Long Island Crossing
A Hempstead New York Aug 23 Long Island Rail Road Amagansett express collided with a car carrying four people all residents of Brooklyn. The crash left four dead and three bodies were thrown onto the locomotive’s front as the train carried weekend commuters.
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Hempstead
New York
Amagansett Express
John R Suydam
William L Wilson
Brooklyn
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