Wilson Backed for Preparedness Deliberations Face Party Rift
The article outlines President Wilson push for enlarged army and navy to prepare the nation while facing Democratic resistance. Senator Kern and House Leader Kitchin criticize excess spending, urging a reasonable submarine and naval buildup without broad battleship expansion. Republicans split, with some backing preparedness while others fear overreach.
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United States
Democratic Party
Wilson
Congress
Friends of
Wilson Setterday
British Steamers Sunk in Three Months by Mines and U Boats
The Lloyds report for the period ended August 12 records 68 British steamers sunk by submarines and mines, totaling 180,718 gross tons plus 9 sailing vessels, highlighting deep national defense concerns. President advisors and Congress face pressure to approve a robust preparedness program, with potential support from party leaders and possible public mobilization. A wave of reform ideas includes women training camps to teach first aid and signaling, echoing calls for national readiness.
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Allchin
Washington
Congress
Todo
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
Kern and
Kitchin
Mary Tucker Logan
John A Logan
War Department
Plattsburg
Fort Sheridan
Presidio
Cal
Mra Tucker
Surgeon Generals
Army
Navy
Tucker
Mra
Kentucky Democrats Endorse Wilson for 1916 Nomination
In Louisville on August 31, Kentucky Democrats adopted a unanimous platform endorsing President Woodrow Wilson for renomination in 1916. The resolutions praise his handling of the European war, vow support for a county unit system, and push for road labor access, taxation reform, education changes, anti corruption laws, and workers compensation. Over 2,000 delegates attended the convention, with Augustus Stanley named the Democratic nominee for governor and W B Haldeman and Urey Woodson chosen for national party roles.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Augustus Stanley
W B Haldeman
Urey Woodgon
Owensboro
Movement to nominate William G McAdoo for New York governor
Reports from political circles say a movement to nominate William G McAdoo secretary of the treasury and son in law of the president for New York governor is under way. McAdoo conferred with allies including Stewart G Gibboney while rumors of a press syndicate purchase connect John A Hennessy to Wilsonite faction. No reply has been received to a letter asking whether he will run.
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New York
William G McAdoo
Treasury
McAdoo
Stewart G. Gibboney
New York Press
John A Hennessy
Hennessy
Wilsonites
Gubboney
Reserve Bank
IOWA BULL MOOSE TO FIGHT FOR FULL TICKET
Des Moines Iowa Aug 31 Iowa Progressives at an informal conference here today resolved to form a full ticket for state and county offices at the next year's elections. About 10 executive committee members former candidates and Progressive leader attended. Resolutions endorsed the party platform from the last elections and condemned Elihu Root's Albany speech alleging invisible government and bipartisan politics.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Elihu Root
Albany
Deep Sorrow for Mrs Pershing and Children at Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming on August 31 funeral services honored Mrs John J Pershing and her three daughters killed in a Presidio fire. San Francisco relatives and army officers mourned, while officials urge modern officer and enlisted housing to prevent such tragedies.
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J. J.pershing
Cheyenne
Presidio Friends
Cheyenng
Wyo
Mra
John J Pershing
United Fire
Presidio
San Francisco
N. S Thomas
Wyoming
Senator Warren
Mra Pershing
Lakeview Cemetery
Odies
St Mark's Episcopal Church
Fort Russell
Twelfth Cavalry
San Francaco
John J Parsaking
James
Pacific Coast
Pershing
United States Army
Texas
Thomas R. Murphy
Washington
Congress
Trac
Ufe
East Cantonment
Gen Pershing
Villa Peace Bid Moves U S Troops to Border
Gen Scott told President Wilson Villa and his adherents are sincerely anxious for peace and willing to sacrifice personal ambitions to end hostilities. Envoys plan de facto relations with Carranza as military moves reinforce Texas border posts and strengthen Fort Sam Houston Del Rio Harlingen and Fort on the border. Food shortages in Mexico City worsen conditions as diplomats consider recognizing Carranza at Vera Cruz.
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Carranza
Galveston
War Department
Funaton
Texas
Fourth Infantry
Sixth Cavalry
Harlingen
Tex
Nineteenth
Fort Sam Houston
del Rio
Garvinon
Funston
Scott
Wilson
Maj
Hugh L Scott
Army
el Paso
Lansing
Mexico City
Old
Captas
Vera Cruz
Great business boom cites huge bank reserves
The Washington Post reports William Law of the American Bankers Association predicts a period of great prosperity for the United States. He notes the largest bank reserves ever held and expects money to seek safe outlets and stimulate investments. A crop boom and financial activity could raise reserves further, lower living costs, and revive business, but will cause an unprecedented labor shortage.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
Chicago
United States
William Law
American Bankers' Association
First National Bank of Philadelphia
Law
Seattle
Jabor
Adams' Fire Sparks Large Crowd on Pennsylvania Ave
A second alarm drew thousands to Pennsylvania Avenue to witness a quick stop at the Adams Company's grocery store on 616 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Fire officials say incendiary origin is suspected as boxes of excelsior fueled the blaze, most damage from water. Deputy Chief Proctor and Detective Vermillion will pursue the case amid past fires at the site dating back to 1914.
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Pullman
B B Adams Company
Grockery
Ari
Andrew Hickey
Seventh
Adams Building
Proctor
B Street
Nicholson
EB Street
Fourth Street
Ninth Street
Max Pullman
Central Office
Vermillion
Ship AFIRE and second damaged vessels reach Havre wires
A Havre dispatch reports the Norwegian steamship Alfred Nobet from New York arrived with fire in three holds. The Norwegian steamship Corona from Shields for Baltimore put in at Belfast with machinery damaged.
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Nobet
New York
Havre
Corona Limpa
Belfast
Washington Post
London
Alfred Nobet
Corona
Shields
Baltimore
Skunk in Piano Shocks Winsted Social Event
Special to The Washington Journal reports a dance at the Winsted Auditorium hosted by the Free From Kare Club turning chaotic after a skunk was placed inside the grand piano. Nearly 200 attendees watched as the Winsted National Orchestra played amid the odor, triggering an investigation by the dance committee and widespread speculation.
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Washington
Funeral of John D Long in Hingham Mass
Former Secretary of the Navy and governor of Massachusetts John D Longs funeral was held at the Third Unitarian Church with Scripture readings and prayers no eulogy. The body lay in state for an hour as townsmen viewed it. Business paused, bells tolled, black ribbon adornments worn. Burial followed at Hingham Cemetery escorted by Company K Fifth Regiment MBM.
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Hungneun
John D Long
Navy
Massachusetts
Third Unitarian Church
Hingham Cemetery
Louisiana voters reject call for constitutional convention
New Orleans reports show statewide voters overwhelmingly opposed a constitutional convention on September 14. Outside New Orleans only a small majority in a few parishes favored the move, with the New Orleans area casting 29 votes for and 864 against.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Bryan Says He Will Not Seek Office
William Jennings Bryan declared he has no political ambitions or plans for future office. He argued Republicans cannot win without Roosevelt backing their candidate and warned that if Roosevelt fields an independent bid or supports a Progressive, the Republican party would split and odds of victory would shrink.
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Roosevelt
Washington Post
Chicago
Willam Jennings
Bryan
Killing of Broker Mystery in New Jersey
Samuel S Cord, a New Jersey real estate broker with Philadelphia offices, was found dead in a roadside gulley near Merchantville. Four bullet wounds indicate homicide, though jewelry remained undisturbed and a large sum was in his wallet. Cord, about 50, had not been seen since leaving his office for Laurel Springs yesterday. detectives and county authorities investigate. Mrs Cord says he had no known enemies.
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Philadelpha
Samual 5S Cord
New Jersey
Bis City
Merchantville
Laurel Springs
Jand County
Cord
Bacon Named Navy League Executive Committee Chairman
Robert L Bacon of New York was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Navy League of the United States. He will serve alongside Perre Belmont John Callan OLourghha Ralph Beaver Strassburger Norristown Pa Charles A Fowler and Col Robert M Thompson of New York with Thompson as ex officio president. Bacon has long supported Navy League work and was elected a director at the annual New York meeting. He recently served as a private in the business men’s camp at Platteburg.
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Washington Post
New York
Robert M Thompson
Navy League
League
Europe
United States
Thompson
Robert L Bacon
France
Way League of the
Bacon
Perre Belmont
John Callan Olourghha
Washington
Ralph Beaver
Strassburger
Norristown
Charles A Fowler
Navy League 13
Navy Leagues
Monda
Ihe Antiual
Platteburg
Rend y Flourishes at MA Special Tresses Event
Areg showcases MA Special tresses by IAG 7th Matt hew F RENDY with standout styling and precision. The event highlights skilled techniques, professional artistry, and notable collaboration among salon teams and models.
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Matthew F. Rendy
Cameron Left Estate Worth Over Two Million In Britain
Alexander Cameron of Cameron Lodge Richmond Virginia died February 3 and left a probate estate valued at 2 084 220 in Great Britain. The property is to pass to his family under British laws and arrangements.
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London
Alexander Cameron
Cameron Lodge
Great Britain
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