New York Struck by Transport Tieup Halts Cars in Storm
New York endures a second day of Interborough strike crippling subways and elevated lines. Surface cars, buses and ferries absorb thousands of commuters while Wall Street workers rely on lifts from clerks. District attorney opens probe into potential collusion and pay arrangements.
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New York
Interborough
Martin
Bronx County
Hylan
New York Central Railroad
Hudson
Harlem River
Grand Central Station
Great Terminal
Manhiattan
Third Skeleton Found In Kansas Farm Mystery
A Kansas town uncovers a third skeleton near a barn amid a multi year disappearance case involving four men. Maurice McNeil leads the probe as mob action follows the suspect King who fled Topeka jail after a second skeleton was found.
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Lloyd George reveals 40 billion pound war cost
In a Commons speech London August 18 Premier Lloyd George states Britain spent about 40.0 billion pounds on the war, notes the shift to peace will be slow, and warns the adverse trade balance could reach 1 billion pounds if trends continue. He cites demobilization, debt rise to 7.8 billion, and aims to boost production and trade.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Ireland
United Kingdom
Whitea Kingdom
Prince Feisal to Paris to press Syria claims
Paris August 18 Prince Feisal son of Hussein Ben Ali king of Hedjas will embark at Beiruth today to Paris and resume his role as head of the Arab delegation He is dissatisfied with the settlement of Syrian and Persian questions. French papers urge France to press Syria claims before all allies amid Persian Anglo understandings and a possible British protectorate in Persia.
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Associated Press
Paris
Prince Peisal
Hussein Ben Ali
Beiruth
France
Syria
Persia
Turkey
United States
Armenia
Prince Feisal
Grain rots in Austria due to coal shortage
Reports from Vienna and across Jugo-Slavia Ukraine and Bohemia note grain spoilage in Austria and neighboring regions. Harvesting is hampered by a lack of coal for threshing and mending machinery, causing widespread losses and delayed farming activity.
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Jugo-Slavia
Ukraine
Austria
Bohemia
Soviet Russia
Kolchak Declared Outlaw by Soviet Decree
A Moscow wireless report says the Soviet government issued a decree declaring Admiral Kolchak and the All-Russian cabinet at Omsk outlaws. They are named as targets of immediate arrest and their forces in Siberia are under the same designation.
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Associated Press
London
Kolchak
Omsk
Moscow
Siberia
Chile Mines Bought by Japanese Exceed $5,000,000 in Value
News reports in Santiago note extensive Japanese purchases of Chilean mining property, with more than 35 million dollars invested in copper and iron along the Northern railway. Optioned coal acreage near the Talcahuano naval port, just north of Concepcion, is also mentioned as Japanese interest grows.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Talcahuano
Conception
Seizure of Egypt blasted as bondage by folk
Joseph W. Folk testifies before the U S Senate foreign relations committee detailing British rule in Egypt. He argues the protectorate amounts to a British possession, cites 1924 changes and the deaths of Egyptian demonstrators, and urges an international tribunal to decide Egypt’s status. Egyptian self determination is urged.
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Missouri
Egyptian Commission
England
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League of Nations
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Great Britain
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Paris
Malta
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Egyyt
America
Shopmen Back Ask Fixing of Wages at Once
The strike of shopmen has ended and they demand immediate wage negotiations. Washington Tennessee reports the railroad administration was notified today. The Courier delivery note references a 3:26 p.m. deadline and a phoneline for issues.
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Associated Press
Washington, TN
Railroad Administration
Giant wireless able to send 12500 miles
Paris reports a new wireless station near Bordeaux promising a 60 mile radius and high power. It will be among the world's strongest, with daily capacity of 12 000 words and reach to French colonies worldwide, surpassing Fire Tower and others in power.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Iestor
Lyrgus
Nauen
Boiler blast on Illinois farm kills three workers
A boiler explosion on Norman Mayberry’s farm near Greenfield Illinois injured and killed several laborers yesterday afternoon. Three people died and thirteen were hurt when the steam boiler used for a mine pump burst causing extensive damage on the farm.
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Greenfield
Norman Mayberry
Here
World Is Jail View of King George Keeper by Walsh
Frank P. Walsh, head of the American commission on Irish independence, calls the world a vast jail with King George as keeper. He protests state passport restrictions on travel to Great Britain and urges a League of Nations secretariat to defend citizens. He argues democracy requires dismantling passport barriers and Westminster shadows.
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New York
Frank P. Walsh
American Commission On Irish Independence
George Woof Kagani
England
Great Britain
Walsh
League of Nations
Westminster
League
Knge
Militarized German Police Alarms Allied Powers
American authorities report that Cassel and Prussia are militarizing police units in breach of the peace terms. Estimates place 100 of 200 state police shifted to a military style force with helmets and rifles. Officials warn the move could empower internal suppression and strain Allied compliance as discussions on restraint continue.
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Cassel
Germany
Prussia
Board authorizes 1000 deputies to maintain order in Waterloo
The Waterloo county board of supervisors authorized the sheriff to appoint 1000 or more deputies to protect life and property as factories idle amid a strike. J. E. Johnson spokesman for local manufacturers blamed fear and intimidation for worker absences and argued the dispute centers on avoiding arbitration and preserving business. He urged strong protection to reopen plants within days, citing alleged violence and outside influence by organizers.
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Black Hawk County
Jd. E. Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Waterloo Manufacturers’ Association
Johnson
County Board
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Waterloo
Ile
Reds Driven From Odessa in Ukrainian War Update
Reports from Allied sources say Bolsheviks have lost Odessa to counterattacks as Ukrainian and Polish forces mass near Kiev. Vienna and Berlin dispatches claim Polish advance and Bolshevik retreat threaten key agricultural regions, while Gen Denikin closes in on Odessa from two fronts.
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Kiev
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Black Sea
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Russia
Denikine
Setlura
First Unit at Marne Holds Thierry for 2 Hours
The ninth machine gun battalion motorized, the first to reach the Marne in July 1918 and to hold the Thierry bridges for two hours without armor or infantry support, returned today on the Agamemnon from Brest with the third division. The division, with heavy losses, took part in every major action with included elements of the 38th Infantry and 18th Field Artillery.
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New York
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Phate
Thierry
Agamemnon
Brest
38Th
Restaurant Strike Sparks Chicago Riots In Down Town Chain
Four dozen I W W members faced arraignment after a rioting incident last night when police with revolvers and clubs dispersed about 40 workers attempting a strike at Thompson Weeghman Messinger restaurants. Guards stood watch at all three chains to protect customers and employees.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
Thompson, Weeghman and Messinger
St Louis Golfer Leads National Amateur Play
Pittsburgh August 18 James Manson of Forest Park St Louis led the national amateur golf championship after the first 18 holes of the 36 hole medal play qualifying round. Manson formerly a caddie and Missouri state winner with a strong 39 37 two under par on the front and back nine. Francis Quimet of Woodlawn appeared tired while posting 47 percent and Charles Evans Jr the champion had several sixes in morning round and stood at 83.
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James
Manson
Forest Park
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Manion
Dle
Francis Quimet
Woodlawn
Charles i'Chick Evans, Jr
Pershing Arrives in Rome for Three Day Visit
Gen John J Pershing commander in chief travels to Rome Aug 18 with a packed program including battlefield tours. King Victor Emmanuel awards Pershing the grand cross of the Military Order of Savoy, a rare honor last given to Foeh Haig Diaz and Cardona.
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Savoy
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Marshall Haig
Diaz
Cardona
Ransom Talks Rise Over Captured U S Officers
The article reports U S Army lieutenants Paul H. Davis and Harold G. Peterson captured near Candelaria Texas by Mexican bandits and held for a $15 000 ransom. The State Department and embassy in Mexico City seek quick action to secure their release with possible payment and coordination with Mexican authorities.
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