Coal price policy eyed as Wilson weighs administrator
Washington August 23 President Wilson considers naming a coal administrator to fix wholesale and retail bituminous coal prices and to set copper prices too. A steel price administrator is not expected, while coal costs vary by plant making flat rates impractical. Garfield of Williams College was discussed for the coal post.
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Washington, D. C
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Wilson
Washington, D.C
Federal’ Trade Commission
Trade Commission
Pittsburgh Wed
EB. J. ‘Wallace
St. Louis Goal Club
Wilsom
Devonian liner sunk by a U Boat in Atlantic
The Leyland liner Devonian, leaving port July 28, is sunk presumed by a German submarine. Boston reports officers confirmed the loss but have no word on the crew's safety.
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Boston
Mass
Devonian
Atlantic
the Line Today
Magyars Take Control Of Roumanian Schools
Copenhagen Aug 23 Count Albert Apponyi Hungarian leader and minister announces Roumanian schools in Roumanian sections will be state run to secure the Hungarian nation. Religion instruction will continue in Roumanian for the time being.
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Copenhagen
Albert Apponyi
Hungary
Newspapers Urge Boost in British Air Defense
London Aug 23 renewed newspaper appeals push the government to increase air activity after yesterday’s southeast coast air raid. The complaints say the fourth year of the war is beginning and Britain has not matched Germany in aerial warfare or in designing more powerful aircraft.
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London
England
Aituo
Germany
Germany increases pressure on Holland over steel exports
Washington Aug 23 Germany tightens economic pressure on the Netherlands by barring steel shipments for Dutch shipbuilding unless the ships are pledged for German use for five years after the war. The advisory says the move reflects growing German insistence on control of Dutch maritime assets.
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Washington, D. C
Many
Holland
Netherlands
Gerard III in Chicago
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany remained in bed with a lumbago case in Chicago this morning. El Tovar Havana Se Cigar advertisement.
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el Tovar Hroadeas
Havana
25000 Captives Taken in West in Three Days
London reports Maj. Gen. Frederick B. Maurice, chief director of the war Intelligence office, told The Associated Press that in the last three days Entente forces on the western front captured 25,000 prisoners, and since July 31 they have taken 32,000 in total. He predicted the month end tally would reach about 40,000, higher than German claims for the Russian front.
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London
Frederick B. Maurice
War Intelligence Office
Associated Press
Hav directs probe of alleged coal combines
Haver directs letters to Iowa county attorneys urging cooperation with sheriffs to investigate alleged illegal coal dealer combinations. Low coal movement is blamed on price fixing uncertainty, and in some areas consumers cannot obtain even small quantities. Submit evidence immediately for remedial action.
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Dex Moines
H. M
Kerensky Orders Force to Halé Meet of Finnish Landtag
In Petrograd August 23 reports say Kerensky directed Gov. Stakhovitch to prevent reopening of the Finnish landtag by any means if needed surround the building and disperse the members. Baltic fleet commander consulted over the plan amid growing unrest. In Helsingfors unemployed workers aided by soldiers caused serious disorders. Citizen guards were fired on, besieged and threatened with summary execution.
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Petrograd
Finland
Kerensky
Gov. Stakhovitch
Im Shalmo
Helsingfors
Pope Explains Sea Freedom Note to Allied Envoys
Pope Benedict answered British and Belgian envoys at the Vatican about the seas freedom clause in his peace proposal. He said the clause should match Wilson's meaning while allowing belligerents to negotiate future details. Germany acknowledged receipt and pledged a careful study before replying after allied consultation.
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Rome
Vatican
Benedict
Wilson
Germany
Propose Plans to Meet Labor Shortage
Washington Aug 23 England tackles wartime labor strain with a plan to use a million and a half women in factories. The program bans strikes in key industries and forbids employments of men aged 18 to 61 in certain lines. War profits taxed 50 percent and volunteer worker corps plus training classes for women and unskilled men are planned.
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Washington, D. C
England
United States
Chamber of Commerce of
Women Munition Makers to Work for Du Ponts
Wilmington Delaware August 23 announcement by the Du Pont Powder Company states it will employ women munition makers at war plants at Carney’s Point New Jersey where the bulk of smokeless powder is produced for the government and the allies.
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Wilmington
Del
The
du Pont Powder Company
Carney’s Point
N. J
Liberals Laud Peace Address by Michaels but Debate Looms
Berlin dispatch reports liberals praise Chancellor Michaelis for saying the government will consult the Reichstag before answering the papal peace note. Press cautions persist on government cooperation with factions as Vatican diplomacy triggers war aim discussions. Kuehlmann warns policy must rest on right, not might, urging cordial ties with allies and neutrals and warning against neutrals’ defection.
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Berlin
London
Michaelis
Vatican
Copenhagen
Germany
Lokal- Anzeiger
Marshal von Hindemburg
Kuehlmann
Amsterdam
Richard von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
von Kuehlmann
Dr. Kuehlmann
Army
Navy
Bernstorff's Nephew Captured by French at Deadman's Hill
Paris reported that among 6800 prisoners taken by the French at Deadman's hill was a battalion commander and staff including Count Eugene Bernstorff, nephew of the former German ambassador at Washington. The note references a local delivery error message.
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Paris
Deadman’s Hill
Eugene Bernstorff
Washington
Embargo on Sulphur Exports to Canada
Washington Aug. 23 embargo placed on exports of sulphur to Canada to preserve U S war needs. Canadian wood pulp mills supplying about three fourths of news print in the United States would be seriously affected.
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Washington, D. C
Canada
United States
Uneasiness at Chestal over Aus situation
Washington reports the Russia situation remains central to war news with mysterious dispatches from Petrograd. Speculation grows that dramatic announcements and internal political undercurrents point to possible open conflict if factions fail to agree.
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Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Kerensky
National Council
Socialist Left
Burgeoise
M. Riabushinsky
Mdl
M. Rodzianko
Council of Deputies
Troubetskoi
Italians Break Through In Isonzo Front Bloodier Count
Furlone fighting continues on the Isonzo front with Italian gains on the northern and southern wings. Prisoners exceed 16,000 as Austrian counterattacks push back by Italian pressure. In Verdun the French report 7,639 prisoners and gains on the Verdun front. Paris notes objectives appear attained and German counterattacks fail north of Mortimont farm. British gains east and north east of Ypres. Russian forces retreat on the northern front as Germans press.
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Igonzo
Julian Front
Austilans
Udine
Italy
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Ypres
Verdun Front
Mortmont
Aisne
Brayne-sn- Laonnois
Hurtebise
Paris
Verdun
Deadman
Berlin
London
Vacherauville-Beaumont Road
Oding-Bagaun
Riga
German War Department
Acessta Petrograd
Raggedsem
Kemmern
Shlorirn
Frankendorf
Russian War Department
Lens
War Office
Langemarck
Lombaertzde
Desperadoes Try to Seize British Ship Laertes
The British steamer Laertes from Singapore to Amoy reports a pirate attempt by 41 desperadoes among the 900 Chinese passengers. The assault on European officers was repelled with help from the Chinese crew. an armed guard was secured at Cape St. James, Indo China.
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Amoy
China
Singapore
Cape St. James
Indo-China
Germans Bomb Two Hospitals on the French Front
German aviators dropped incendiary bombs on two hospitals near Vardun killing 10 people and injuring 49 nurses and patients. The raid struck as war-wounded lay in beds, with Red Cross signs visible on the roofs. Nurses and orderlies tried to extinguish the fires while patients fled to safety.
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Associated Press
Vardun
Édvening
Battia
Flalda
Germany
Disaster at Satoniki Leaves 60000 Homeless in Fire
London reports detail a Satoniki fire disaster. About 60,000 people homeless, property losses massive, insurance interest 2 to 3 million pounds. Military aid scarce water hindered firefighting. Refugees on outskirts, entente authorities caring for destitute. British in charge of 30,000. Sea front from customs house to White Tower destroyed. Three enemy airplanes dropped bombs during the blaze.
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London
Satoniki
Customs House
White Tower
St. Dimitri
Wis
Jap Mission Chief to Gall on Wilson
In Washington Aug 33 the Japanese mission began formal calls on U S officials before war co operation talks. Vis count Ishii, head of the mission, called on President Wilson to deliver a congratulatory message from the emperor and the people of Japan.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
America
Viscount Ishii
Wilson
Expect Big Raise in Tax on Incomes
Washington officials anticipate substantial increases to the income tax and war excess profits tax as the Senate considers amendments to the war tax bill. Leaders who opposed drastic hikes now fear the chamber will adopt provisions adding about 72 million dollars to individual income taxes subject to surtax after yesterday's rejection of finance committee recommendations.
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Washington, D
D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Kokomo Man Chosen G. A. R. Commander
Orlando A. Somers of Kokomo Indiana was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the encampment closing session by acclamation. Brig Gen John J Clem was elected senior vice commander in chief, with Portland Oregon chosen as next year’s encampment city.
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Boston
Mass
Orlando A. Somers
Kokomo
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
John J. Clem
U.S. AL
Washington
Portland
Ore
Drafted men must serve pending appeal hearings
Des Moines August 23 N D Ely chairman of the draft exemption board in the southern district of Iowa announced that appeals to President Wilson from board decisions would not prevent the men selected from being called into service pending final decision by the president.
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Des Moines
N. D. Ely
Towa
Wilson
The Reward of Art in London Death of Painter Marías
London August 23 Matthew Marias painter died yesterday in poverty. Born 1583 his career spanned art circles with works shown in early modern venues. The obituary notes a fall from acclaim and lingering financial hardship.
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London
Matthew Marias
La Follette Plan for High Taxes Faces Senate Debate
Washington August 23 The war tax bill sits in Senate as proposals by La Follette seek higher rates. Amendments would push income tax revenue beyond 790 million dollars annually. Senators Vardaman and Trammell back the La Follette plan while critics argue the burden falls on current and future generations. Senator Simmons questions the measure amid wartime taxation debates.
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Washington
Senate
Altho
la Foullatte
Vardaman
Mississippi
Trammell
Florida
la Follette
Althe
Simmons
Finance Committee
18 British 9 French Ships Week's Toll
London and Paris reports show submarine activity fluctuating. The official weekly tally notes 10 British ships over 1,600 tons sunk and three under 1,600 tons, plus two fishing vessels, versus 14 large ships and three fishing vessels the prior week. In France, the August 13 week saw five steamships of 1,690 tons+ sunk and four under 1,600 tons, with no fishing ships lost and three submarine attacks failing.
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London
Paris
Power Boats in Annual Regatta
Minneapolis August 23 The annual regatta of the American Power Boat Association opened with hundreds of enthusiasts from across the country. The event runs through Saturday and Monday featuring three 30 mile races for the Gold Cup. Miss Minneapolis, holder of the world speed record, is a favorite. A lighter aluminum engine is used this year along with notable boats such as Miss Detroit II Mawkeye Hi and Whip-Po-Will. Proceeds fund the Dunwoody aerial coast patrol.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Power Boat Association
Mississippi
Dunwoody
Seek to Avert Strike of Miners in Birmingham
Birmingham August 23. Secretary Wilson of labor began conferences with operators and workers to avert a threatened strike by 29,000 soft coal miners. The main issue is miners demand for recognition of their union, which the operators say will not be granted.
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Birmingham
Ala
Wilson
Department of Labor
Woman Shot in Suspected Ambush at Marion Fair
Esther Tyron of Perry Iowa wounded at the Merion fair as she entered the gate with Marion Robban when an unidentified man stepped from bushes and fired six shots. Two bullets hit her head and thigh, two others missed. She was hospitalized, one bullet removed, and a manhunt launched. Police blame a jealous lover.
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Cedar Rapids
Esther Trine
Perry
Marion Robb
Miss Tyron
Rabb
French Soldier Sentenced to Death for Striking Officer
Paris August 23 A court martial has sentenced soldier Jean Legouale to death for striking an officer and gendarmes with a leather strap as they tried to stop him from shouting revolutionary cries aboard a passing train at the railroad station.
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Paris
Jean Legouale
Striki
Thes
Polish Officers Resign as Regiment Disbanded
Copenhagen Aug 23 reports the first regiment of the Polish legion resigns as a body. The commander has issued an order accepting the resignation and disbanding the regiment. Austrian subjects in the regiments will be placed at the disposal of Austrian military authorities.
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Copenhagen
Galicia
American Consul Attacked by Ruffians in Odessa
Odessa August 23 A mob disrupted the American consul Ray during an event yesterday and knocked off his hat. Bolshevik supporters surrounded the official and threatened to shoot anyone who did not remove hats in their presence. Public intervened to protect the consul and the rioters dispersed.
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Odessa
Bolshevi
Ray
Secret peace talks allegedly held by Japanese visitors
San Francisco dispatch reports Viscount Y Kawai and Okuthi of Japan passing through en route to the Orient. They allegedly attended covert conferences in Rome on the suggestion of Pope Benedict XV and a high U S official with allied entente delegates prior to the pope's peace appeal publication.
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San Francisco
Cab
San Francisco Examiner
Viscount Y. Kawai
Okuthi
Japan
Orient
Rome
Benedict XV
United States
Young George Gould Called by Draft Board
Toms River New Jersey August 23 George Gould Jr of Lakewood has been summoned by Sheriff Alfred W Brown to appear for a physical examination for the national army His brother Kingdon was examined in the first quota and passed as fit He will be summoned to Toms River on September 1
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Toms River
N. J
George Gould, Jr
Lakewood
Alfred Wi. Brown
National ‘Army
Gould
Kingdon
Toms, River
Oldest Railroad Man Keeps Ninety Fourth Birthday
Chicago August 23 A E Benedict who claims to be the oldest railroad employee in the United States celebrated his 94th birthday yesterday He has been an employee of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad for 41 years serving as a traveling inspector and claim adjuster He resides at Aurota Illinois.
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Chicago
A. E. Benedict
United States
Benedict
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Aurota, Ii
Draft figures show New York City exemptions and examinations
New York Aug 23 official draft figures report 123 257 men examined in New York City with 2 494 declared physically qualified and 62 6 exemption bonds noted though text is garbled. Exemption bonds count incomplete but indicates early draft tallies.
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New York
New York City
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