Appeal to Congress Only Hope for Averting Strike
President Wilson presses a plan to avert a nationwide railroad strike by delaying the eight hour day for a year while a five member commission works out details. If talks fail, he may urge Congress to prohibit strikes for a year and enact an eight hour day for railroad workers.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ram
Brotherhood
Rea
Pennsylvania
Toads
The
Washington
Kern
Man found dead in gas stove oven at home
In Des Moines a man named Chase Rides was found dead after turning on the gas burners and sleeping with his head on a pillow in the oven. His wife discovered the body this morning, with authorities treating it as a possible accidental death or suicide in the residence.
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New Moines
Bremen on Way to Baltimore Reported by Berlin Papers
Berlin reports the submarine Bremen is en route to Baltimore with a cargo of dyes as German press cites director Lohmann. The Cologne Gazette confirms transit to the United States, amid rumors of prior British capture threats and conflicting dispatches from Aug. 28.
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Bremen
Baltimore
Berlin
Berliner Tageblatt
Lohmann
Meéana
Cologne
United States
Fatal crash closes Kalamazoo Derby weekend
In Kalamazoo Michigan eight people were injured and two killed after 11 race cars piled at the quarter mile turn during the third annual auto Derby at Recreation park. The dead were Marion Arnold and Jack Peacock. Others injured included J B Marquette Al W Downs and additional drivers. The Sunbeam 12 driven by Peacock overturned after skidding into the fence triggering the chain reaction. Track officials tried to flag the oncoming cars with little effect as nine more vehicles piled into the wreckage.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Recreation Park
Marion Arnold
Chicago
Andy Burt
Jack Peacock
Brooklyn
Sunbeam
Alps
J. B. Marquette
Peacock
al W. Downs
Buick
Burt
Stutz
Prohibition Special To Tour the Country
The Prohibition Special carrying John Frank Hanly and Dr Ira Landrith on a two months tour will stop in about 600 towns. The campaign slogan is a million votes for prohibition. The train departs Chicago September 1 and will visit at least 10 towns daily.
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Chicago
John Frank Hanly
Ira Landrith
National Prohibition
Prohibition
Grand Army in the Republic holds 50th Kansas City encampment
Veterans of the Civil War converge on Kansas City for the fiftieth Grand Army of the Republic encampment. By Aug 23 registrations show 15,006 veterans expected. delegates arrive from eastern and midwestern states. heavy representation from western states Oregon Washington California noted. An ad for Try Recreation appears.
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Kansas City
Grand Army
Republic
Convention Hall
Oregon
Washington
California
Wheat slump follows war by Roumania bears view
Roumania's declaration of war on Austria Hungary hammered the wheat pit in Chicago. Prices opened lower with September sliding to 1.46⅘ and December to 1.45½, then tumbled to 1.40½ and 1.44¾ as traders fled on fears of a broader conflict and rail strikes. Bears warned of a quicker end to LostLites while buyers later snapped at modest gains. Kansas City also opened lower, December at 1.41¾, down 5⅜ cents from Saturday.
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Chicago
Austria-Hungary
United States
Tetons
Dardanelles
Kansas
Kansas City
Roumania
Frederika Fire Destroys Charles Golding Store
A fire in Frederika destroyed the Charles Golding general store and a neighboring building used as storage, pur chases, and a restaurant. Loss estimated at about $15,000 with most covered by insurance. Fire detected around 4:20 a.m. Sunday. only a small portion of merchandise and restaurant fixtures saved.
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Frederika
Charles Golding
Romania Joins Entente War As Germany Alerts Berlin
Berlin proclaims Romania’s state of war with Austro-Hungary after Bucharest’s declaration. The timing aligns with Italy’s move against Germany and the Entente plan. A German session of the federal council follows the news, hinting at a possible German declaration on Romania. Greek opinion swells over Bulgarian occupation while censor reports limited Macedonian front details. Bulgarian forces press along the front, advancing into Albania.
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Roumanita
Entente Alliey
Berlin
Bucharest
Roumania
Italy
Geminny
Boamania
Germany
Romania
Athena
Rival Iowa cities compete for federal farm loan bank
Des Moines Aug 26 Strour City was a decided favorite before the federal farm loan board to determine the location of a farm loan bank. Members McAdoo Norris Smith Quick and Lobdell will hear rival claims from Sioux City Des Moines Waterloo and Orange City. Delegations from Omaha and Des Moines attended seeking to influence boundaries and interest for the bank district.
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Farm Loan Bank
Smith
Quick
Sioux City
Greater Des Moines
Ralph Faxon
Chamber of Commerce
Laddell
Bank of
Ib Boostera
Omaha
Farm Loan
Plague Cases Drop In New York Area Health Report
New York health department figures for the 24 hours ending at 10 am today show 43 new cases of infantile paralysis, a little over half the previous 24 hours. The Brooklyn area saw the greatest decrease in new cases.
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New York
Health Department
Brooklyn
Hughes Takes Vacation in Beautiful Otoe Park
Estes Park Colorado August 28 Charles F Hughes Republican candidate visits a famed mountain park in the Rockies. He enjoys mountain climbing and local hospitality while Justice Hughes and Mrs Hughes stay at the Stanley hotel. The trip continues to Topeka and Kansas City after a week’s pause.
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Oteo Park
The
Rocky Mountains
Estes Park
Colo
Charles EF. Hughes
Rocky Mountain Tavienal Park
Post Ofice
Uncle Sant
Rocky Mountain National Park
Young Men's Christian Asso
Ciation
Esias Park
Justice
Mrs. Hughes
Stanley Hotel
Colorado
Secuic
Lyons
Denver
Topeka
Kansan City
Greece and Romania pivot toward conflict as war spread
Ancient reports from Athens describe Kavala occupation drawing Greece toward war with Bulgaria and Germany. King Constantine plans talks with war chiefs while Venizelos rallies 50,000 supporters urging immediate pro entente action. Military moves include Dousmanis taking leave, Metaxas named head of the war college, Moschopoulou acting chief, and Mouchopoulos seen as pro entente. Macedonian artillery fighting limits indicate no major infantry actions yet. Venizelos is hailed as a popular hero amid calls to back the government and ready the army for possible rupture.
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Kavala
Constantine
Bewspapera
Bulgaria
Germany
Venizelos
War Party
London
Dousmanis
Delopes Metaxas
War College
Constantine Moschopoulou
Saloniki
Atalf
Mouchopoulos
Ententa Nllies
Ils
Macedonia
Struma
Mekis
Komrajan
Yle Lention
T Hem
King Ferdinand's Army Searched for Invasion Route of Transylvania
Berlin reports Romania declares war on Austria Hungary and Germany early in the conflict as 600000 trained Roumanian troops prepare to move. Generals Averescu named commander as Romania seeks to join Entente or Central Powers in a pivotal regional shift. Romanian mobilization ongoing with 21 to 46 year olds conscripted.
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Germany
Greece
Bukovina
Transylvania
Roumania
Bukowins
Roumanian Front
Austria-Fringary
Vienna
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hague
Itelian
Berlin
Wolff Bureau
Entepin
Rovmania
Itu
Saloniki
Hem
German Assaults on Fleury Futile
Paria reports German attacks on Fleury repulsed last night. Quiet on Somme front with some progress near Delville Wood and Moquet farm amid indifferent weather. Heavy shelling on parts of our line and artillery active north of Pozieres.
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Fleury
War Office
Somme London
Somme
Delville Wood
Moquet Farm
Pozieres
Plague Attacks Blonde Babies Say Chicago Doctor
Chicago physician Dr Archibald G L Hoyne states fair haired infants are more susceptible to infantile paralysis. Hoyne serves on the commission investigating Chicago’s plague outbreak and is attending physician at the cantaghas Aisense swirl hospital.
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Chicago
Archibald GL. Hoyne
Chicaro
Horne
Cagk Comedy Hospital
Italy Declares War on Germany in World War I
Italy declares war on Germany after sending troops to Salonika to aid Entente forces. The formal note, delivered through Switzerland, marks Rome's shift as Germany and Austria intensify their clash with Italy. Berlin shows no surprise as Italians celebrate the move.
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Berlin
Isonzo
Italy
Waren Flurmany
Germany
Austria
Delivery notice prompts reader to call for paper copy
A notice notes a delivery error by the carrier or otter, advising the paper should not be delivered and to call 3890 after 6 30 for a replacement copy. It preserves a local paper urgency and directs the reader to obtain a new copy.
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Otter
Roumanians Lose Many Prisoners in First Clash
Berlin reports the first clash on Transylvanian frontiers with Roumanians capturing many prisoners. The piece outlines Romania’s nationalist aims, potential gains in Bukovina and Bessarabia, and considers where Romania might strike first as it seeks territory similar to Britain in size.
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