Cardinals Discuss Secret Conclave for New Pope Amid War
Cardinals weigh holding a Vatican conclave with secrecy and no apartments for this election, possibly meeting twice daily for ballots while war rages in Europe. They may appeal to emperors and kings for a truce, as Italian cardinals outnumber others and voting blocs risk schisms.
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Telegraphic service halted between Brussels and England
London report states telegraphic communication between England and Brussels was entirely interrupted, with no dispatches accepted for any Belgian province except Antwerp. The disruption affected Limburg, Liège, Namur, Luxembourg, Brabant, and Antwerp regions.
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Indictments Expected Over Food Price Increases
Washington officials say Attorney General McReynolds expects several indictments within days from the war era food price inquiry ordered by President Wilson. Prosecutions will not target any single region and will be pursued nationally. McReynolds has kept White House informed and plans to file a formal report soon.
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NOVICE OF U. C. CAUGHT BY CHINA IN ENTANGLEMENT
Germany presses China to restore Kiauchau to the oriental republic while Japan warns against acquiescence and China seeks American counsel. The United States remains neutral as Tokyo and Pekin maneuver around the Kaiser’s move amid evolving East Asia tensions. Carranza enters Mexico City to cheers, promising a real constitutional era.
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United States Reaffirms Open Door Pact Policy
Senator Gallinger introduced a Washington D C resolution reaffirming the open door policy toward China and noting no indifference to changes near the Pacific and Oceanic balance. He argued that waters between the Philippines and Hawaii and nearby islands belong to multiple powers and the United States, France, Great Britain, Germany, and others share interests including Guam and Samoan islands.
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Germans Begin Active Air Roaming Over Holland
Amsterdam reports notable German air activity with Zeppelins over Zevenaar and Maras as well as dirigible pursuit near the Rhine. Dutch soldiers fired on one airship, which disappeared toward the German frontier, while German aeroplanes were spotted scouting over Holland.
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Earthquake Shakes Como as Prisoners Fear Collapse
An intense quake struck Como causing widespread alarm. City residents rushed into streets while inmates at San Domino prison, including American prisoner Porter Chariton awaiting trial for his wife’s 1916 Lake Como murder, reportedly faced a grave fright.
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Holland faces sixteen day flour and bread supply
The Hague reports a 16 day bread stock as minister of agriculture urges strict economy and rice substitution. Wheat imports must cover rest. harvest just harvested. Govt seized 12 9 million milligrammes of grain from ships and storehouses bound for export amid English seizure of wheat cargoes. Receiver sought for Bankers Trust Company in St Louis. owners hold stock in several small town banks.
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War Insurance Bill 6016 Passes Senate Easily
Washington, D. C., Aug. 21 The senate passed the emergency war insurance bill after debate. The measure, once amended to include equal treatment with belligerent nations using government insurance, was approved by the majority.
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Sun's Eclipse Viewed Across Nations and Americas
A total solar eclipse darkened a broad arc from Russia to India, with partial visibility in the United States. Observers in Europe, Africa, and Asia tracked the event, while scientists in Washington and other American parties joined international teams, though much of the U S lay outside the shadow. An eclipse will recur in 1918, with scientific parties planned in Florida.
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Public boycotts meat Chicago packer asserts
Local representatives of Chicago beef packers testifying before Chief Magistrate McAdoo in the John Doe inquiry into higher food costs since the war began in Europe blamed supply and demand for meat price increases. Armour & Co. said European conflict reduced beef supply, while Cudahy Packing Co. warned of losses as publicity reduced demand.
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Elgin Road Race Under Way With 10 600 Cheer Start
Elgin Th Aug 21 Ted Tetzlaft won the first brush of the Cobe trophy auto race beating Dearborn to Herrberk's corner and rounding the turn ahead of him. The field began with 2010 starters at 11 01 this morn as a crowd of about 10 600 watched. Leaders after one hour were Wishart De Palmey Pullen Witcox Tetzlalf. At 100 miles Wishart led followed by De Palmay Witcox Powworth Anderson and Mulford Oldfield among others.
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Belgians Expect German Army to Pass Through Brussels
An official Antwerp dispatch reports Belgians anticipate German forces will not linger in Brussels but will move through. The situation remains unchanged, though enemy cavalry is refraining from communications with distant points, notably the capital.
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Germans Enter Brussels and Advance Through Belgium
Front dispatches report German troops marching toward Brussels with Hussars and Uhlans on the outskirts, Belgian peasants fleeing villages, and Brussels city facilities disrupted as railways and telegraph offices close. Paris notes a French dirigible attacked German camps while others confirm German forces crossing the Meuse and approaching Antwerp.
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War's Excitement Reaches Samoa
News of Britain and Germany declaring war stirred Apia in German Samoa as the German command suspected the port’s weakness as a naval base. The German wireless station opened August 2 and immediately carried the declaration of war, as the Sok-Solf brought government bullion and private funds to Pago Pago.
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