SINKS U S CARGO SHIP JOSEPH CUDAHY TORPEDOED NEAR ENGLAND
The U S cargo steamship Joseph Cudahy was torpedoed about 700 miles from the English coast on August 17 18 with 62 aboard and 16 survivors reaching port after rescue efforts The German U boat fired on the steamer and took the captain aboard for questioning Survivors describe heavy fire and abandonment of ship while the submarine sat at the surface before leaving.
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Watchman Murdered in Garage on F Street
Detectives found 60 year old Jor rn Walker, a watchman, slain in a garage at 1723 F Street where he worked. An iron pipe lay near his crushed head, coat open and pockets turned. Police believe robbery may have sparked the killing and suspect another man is involved.
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Overrules Madoo Order On Railroads Suit Venue
Tauksan Miss August 31 An order by Director General of Railroads William G. McAdoo directs that all suits against railroads be brought in the county where the cause of action accrued or where the plaintiff resided when suits are constitutional. Judge W H Potter of the Hinds county circuit court rendered the opinion in vacation.
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W H Potter
Hinds County
Juder
Disappeared Washington D C Teen Draws Spotlight
A 17 year old Washington girl vanished from relatives on July 28 and is believed to have traveled to New York. Her family seeks information via L. D. Richardson of Waldorf Astoria or Bradford Detective Service. Detectives have searched without luck. She attended a southern seminary and fancied a stage career.
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Washington Post
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Herald of Today
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District Bill Signed Sets District On Fiscal Path
President Wilson signed the annual District appropriation bill after Senate and House conferees adopted the report. The House won on playground funding, so current year expenses will be paid from District funds. The Keller land claim was dropped and portable school houses face delay as two months pass without construction.
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Senators Claim Profiteering Hit by Food Admins
Newsreel style report notes Senator Sherman denouncing FTC actions and praising the Food Administration for revoking licenses as Washington faces high prices. He criticizes real estate sharks delaying navy yard housing and urges stricter anti profiteering rent measures amid Saulsbury resolution disputes.
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Sickness in Belgium sparks cholera scare near Diest
The Telegraaf reports a new illness, likely cholera, breaking out in Belgium with thirty young deaths this week in a village near Diest, northeast of Leuven. German authorities push to localize the outbreak. In other news, birth control propagandist Ben Beitman from Chicago was freed after five and a half months in Warrensville workhouse, paying $300 of a $1,000 fine.
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Patriotism ends strike at Newport News camps
About 2000 plumbers and steamfitters at military camps and government contracts in the Newport News area ended a two week strike. The workers voted to forfeit their union charter and return to work on patriotic duty, accepting 75 cents an hour with overtime double pay instead of 87 1/2 cents. The decision followed a stormy night session.
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Finland Hunts for King
Stockholm reports Finland’s monarchy bid faltered as Grand Duke Adolphe Frederich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin declines the throne. An extra diet session to revise the constitution and elect a king is indefinitely postponed amid uncertainty over negotiations with Russia and the fragile Bolshevik power.
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Adolphe Frederich
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Russia
Conference stalls on district appropriations resolution
The House debates district piecemeal funding as conferees work on the main appropriation bill. Republican leader Representative Gillett of Massachusetts blocks consideration to force an agreement. The final conference is held promptly thereafter.
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Two Radio Operators Held for Austrian Spy Ties
New York Aug 31 two wireless operators George Fergal and Guildo Gasaa were taken into custody by naval intelligence agents. Authorities allege they received pay from the Austrian government for information on naval operations. Papers show Fergal linked to the Austrian navy wireless department. both men are Austrian-born enemies aliens held in custody pending investigation.
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George Fergal
Guildo Gasaa
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Fergal
Imperial and Royal Wireless Departments
Austria
House To Pass Tax Bill In Ten Days
The revenue bill targets 8.0 billion in the current year and moves to the House, with Ways and Means chair Kitchin guiding. Hearings by Senate Finance begin Thursday, while top rates for high incomes rise to 12 to 65 percent, atop the normal 12 percent.
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Police curb Sunday car use in city fuel saving drive
Police orders enforce fuel saving on Sundays with strict motorist checks. Drivers to show permits or avoid driving except essential trips or emergency needs. Taxicabs and essential services prioritized while pleasure driving forbidden. Independent operators pledge to halt Sunday use. many taxi services plan limited operation. Local fuel officials expect nationwide compliance and will not tally traffic today.
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