Railroad Labor Leaders Plan Action as Strike Threat Looms
New York Aug 4 four great railroad brotherhoods representing about 400000 men met to decide course if railroads refuse their bid for an eight hour day and other changes. Leaders say they can call a strike if talks fail and may seek arbitration or mediation rather than immediate concession. President Wilson consulted in effort to avert nationwide rail tieup while petitions to Congress press for decisive action.
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Great Brotherhoods of Railroad
Wilson
Tt Ties
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Board of Mediation
Washington
Survivors Report Sinking Of Italian Steamer Letimbro
London readers learn eight hundred to nine hundred people remain missing after the Italian mail steamer Letimbro is sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean. Survivors say lifeboats were shelled and many fled or were wounded. the Letimbro was the largest passenger liner hit by a submarine in months. Washington notes no American interest as no U S citizens were aboard and the ship was trying to escape.
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London
Mediterranean
Washington, D. C
United States
Railroads show huge earning gains across 1916
Aug 4 Kington DC net revenues of 49 large railroads in the United States for the year ending 1916 rose to 1,855,904,227 dollars, up about 290,006,000 from 1915. Eastern roads gained about 137,000,000, southern roads about 39,000,000, and western roads about 40,000,000.
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Lition States
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Verdun and Somme Fronts See Shifting Gains in Early War
French forces push into Fleury and Thiaumont advances near Verdun while the Crown Prince’s troops counterattack. The Somme sees minor gains as Russians reach Rudka-Mirynskaia, 19 miles from Kovel, with German forces confirming limited gains in Rudka-Miryenkia. Major action centers on Verdun fortress and the Stokhod region as the war spreads across front lines.
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Paris fashion forecast trims skirts and coats grow longer
A Paris fashion note from an August report predicts longer skirts and coats. The text says the big lip is taboo and sleeves will enlarge near the shoulders, while men’s garments stay shorter.
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New York
Treaty Signed for Purchase of the West Indies
Washington announces a treaty to buy the Danish West Indies from Denmark for 23,600,090 dollars. Secretary Lansing and Minister Constantine Brun signed in New York, transferring St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John to the United States. Senate ratification expected soon with limited opposition anticipated.
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Constantine Brun
Senate
The Ige Fund Campaign Ends Today
The Courier and Reporter reports the Ige Fund drive ends today with enough funds raised to aid Waterloo families unable to buy items for their children in hot weather. Proceeds are given to the Social Welfare league for distribution from 1 spinner. If delivery fails by 6 o'clock call 3230 for a replacement copy. after 730 call 2.
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Courier
Waterloo
Social Welfare League
Carhanza Limits Scope of Inquiry by Commission
Washington notes a Mexican response rejecting broader questions beyond military issues. The de facto government would limit the joint commission to border raids, troop withdrawal, and future operation protocols, awaiting U S approval. Key figures cited include Eliseo Arredondo and U. Aguilar with Baron Bonilla entries.
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United States
Mexico
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Isnacia Bonillas
Alberto J. Pani
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Political talks swirl over cabinet meeting notes
Acting Secretary Palle declared that translation could be made and said a file to lodge a possible request. If accepted, negotiations will follow between Mr Polk and Mr Arredonde to set time and place for commission meetings. President Wilson is considering a list of names for the American commander ship.
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Palle
Polk
Arredonde
Wilson
Prepare for Hughes Visit to Chicago
Chicago August 4 Definite plans reveal Charles E Hughes Republican presidential candidate will arrive Tuesday morning and stay until 10 10 pm. He will speak at the Coliseum in the evening signaling the Midwest campaign kickoff. Hamilton club handles social arrangements with Thagins and Wy RL Wilcox leading campaign coordination.
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Charles E. Hughes
St. Paul
Coliseum
Middlewest
Hamilton Club
Thaglins
Wy RL Wilcox
Faeional Cccumittee
Plague Toll in New York Reaches Across Boroughs
More than 1 000 children infected by infantile paralysis epidemic in New York City and nearly 6 000 stricken. Health department daily bulletin reports 45 deaths across all boroughs and 172 new cases on June 28, second largest daily total.
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Health Department Daily Bulletin
Ohitdeen
New York City
Garme Workers Strike Calbs Garme Workers Strets Calbs
Washington report says strike called off with about 800 workers likely to return Monday. District of Columbia appropriation passage noted as part of senate action. London reports British casualties exceed previous records with 2,000 daily high after Loos battle.
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Streetcar strike looms as unions push demands
New York streetcar employes threaten a 5000 strong strike in Manhattan and Queens after union leaders set a 5 pm deadline for recognition demands. Conductor and motorman votes to strike expected tonight. 4000 strikebreakers are rumored. Elevated and subway workers face potential follow on actions.
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28 Dead in Tennessee Cloudburst
Middlesboro Ky Aug 4 revised death toll from Blair's creek in northern Tennessee shows 23 killed with ten missing. Two families lost ten members each. Bugh Ferguson and Porter Walker families with eight children each are listed dead. Property damage not to exceed 150000, including railroad trestle washouts between Middlesville and Knoxville.
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Draining a Lake to Recover Wedding Ring
Kansas City Missouri August 4 A park lake is being drained of more than 1.5 million gallons to recover a wedding ring lost by Mrs Hugh Foster after she hurled it into the water during an argument while skipping stones. The ring was discarded several days earlier and the lake drainage aims to retrieve it.
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Jake Innocity
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Midwestern colleges discuss cooperative farming plan
Representatives from midwest land grant colleges met at Ames State College for the first conference on cooperative marketing of hay and vegetables. The gathering explored future development across the region and planned unified state efforts with college extension involvement.
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Des Moines River Patrol Discussion At City Council
Aug 4 discussion on appointing a patrol to guard Des Moines river banks within the city limits. Since bathing season began, 11 people have drowned in the city’s waters.
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Tyr Wy Council
Progressive Party to Remain in Field in 1920
Indianapolis Aug 4 Leaders at the Progressive Party conference decided not to nominate a presidential candidate. An executive committee of fifteen will be created to perpetuate the party and adopt resolutions criticizing the national committee and endorsing Hughes in Chicago. The action allows members to vote for any candidate this fall. Representatives from about twenty states attended. The conference was called by John M Parker of Louisiana, Progressive vice presidential nominee.
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Progressive Party
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Chicago
Wilson
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Wheat Quotations Rise on Canadian Export Reports
Wheat dealers ignored official Canadian denials about black rust in Saskatchewan and focused on trade-source reports claiming wider infestation. Manitoba crop prospects were bleaker, prompting a sharp price surge. September grain hopped nearly 5 cents to around 1.25 a bushel, the highest level yet.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Strike Vote Nearly Unanimous in R and R Union
West and southwest trainmen chairmen arrive with ballots as votes tally over 70 percent in favor of a strike from a total 90,000 ballots counted. White House release notes ICC says no regulation violation in Black Tom explosives transport but allows state limits on handling. Showers sweep four states Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and North Galicia with 1.86 inches of rain at Milwaukee breaking a heat wave.
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