President Wilson Holds Vital Coal Conference With Hoover
President Wilson met with Herbert Hoover and later the Federal Trade Commission to discuss coal supply and distribution. Officials expect action early next week to fix prices and possibly take over production, with aim to lower coal costs for miners, jobbers, and retailers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
White House
The
Trade Commission
German and British Warship Clash Near Lens Front
British war office reports sharp fighting northwest of Lens as German forces try to retake ground won by the British. In Ypres region German guns shell without infantry attacks. A naval clash in German waters sees British and German light forces, with a damaged German destroyer and two damaged minesweepers, while British ships suffer no damage. A separate report notes a futile German counter attack against Canadian positions northwest and west of Lens with heavy casualties.
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Lens
British War Office
Ypres
Admiralty
Thourout
West Flanders
Bruggés
France
Belgium
President urged to act on coal control under food bill
Evidence before the President shows operators violated the nine ton agreement and sold coal at any price. Shortages in sections enable extortionate prices. The trade commission urged immediate use of food control provisions to take over and resell coal mined to the public.
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The
Trade Commission
American Steamship Rapine Reports Distress Off Coast
An Associated Press dispatch from Atlantic Port reports the American steamship Rapine, a new Great Lakes built vessel, suffered a mishap a few miles off the coast. Officials say the accident does not appear serious.
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Associated Press
Allyntic
Great Lakes
Cuba Opens Ground for U S Forces Training
Cuba has accepted an offer to provide mobilization and training ground for American forces. The exact number and description of troops to be sent cannot be disclosed for military reasons.
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Associated Press
Weshington
Cuba
United States to reply separately on peace note
The United States will respond to the peace note separately and not tied to replies from belligerents. Secretary Lansing indicated a reply may not come until the proposal is carefully considered and President weighs other governments’ views. Diplomatic representatives in Washington are exchanging perspectives with the State Department.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Lansing
State Department
Two Divisions of State Guard to Go to France
Washington Aug 18 Two army divisions totaling at least 38 000 men will likely form the first National Guard contingent bound for France. The Forty second and Twenty sixth divisions are being mobilized at Mineola and under new European standards will see regimental strength increased.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
France
Twenty-sixth
New England
Clarence Edwards
Department of the Northeast
W. A. Mann
Forty Second
Mineola
Typographical Union Votes Dues Cut for Soldier Members
Colorado Springs Aug 18 The 63rd annual Typographical Union convention voted to exempt dues for members who join the National Army. A per capita tax of 10 cents a month will be levied starting January 1 to cover the needed fund.
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Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
The
Typographical Union
National Army
Careful Study of Pope's Proposal
Washington officials show determination to study Pope Benedict XVs peace proposal with painstaking care before replying. The White House cabinet held a session without broad discussion as President Wilson seeks thorough analysis. Secretary Lansing and advisers continue reviewing the Pontiffs suggestions, likely delaying concrete steps for several days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pope Benedict
White House
State Department
Wilson
Lansing
Fatal Collision of Two Planes Over Armour Heights
Two American aviators collided at 800 feet during an aviation camp near Toronto. Cadet S H J Dorr of New Jersey died from a broken neck and severe burns when one plane ignited and fell to earth. The other pilot, unnamed, survived, after managing his craft despite the crash.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Armour Heights
S. H.J. Dorr
Royal Flying Corps
Amercans
Dorr
New Jersey
Labor Day 1917 Call for Labor in War Effort
Indianapolis report quotes John P. White of United Mine Workers urging uniting employer and employee to meet wartime needs with cooperation and ongoing collective bargaining. Senate action updates follow on War Tax bill including stamp tax debate and parcel post revenue projections.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. White
Associated Preg
Washington
ERS
Senate
Finance Committee
Eara
Grand Duke Michael Refuses Emigration
Grand Duke Michael, per The Bourse Gazette, rejects moving to England to live. He says he cannot leave Russia until the constituent assembly decides the future form of government. He earlier renounced imperial succession, promising to accept the throne only if called by the people.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Grand Duke
Michael
Bours: Gazete
England
Russia
Constituent Assembly
Bourse Gazette
Nicholas
Poiteene
Pershing Urges Hard Blows to Win War
Major-General Pershing, commander of American forces, told the Associated Press that victory depends on hard forceful blows by a well trained American army allied with the Entente. He condemns American lukewarmness and calls for full support of arming, equipping, and morale for both sides, saying talk or Red Cross subscriptions will not win the war.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pershing
Red Cross
Rifle and Bayon Firings on Western Front Echoed
Battle reports describe fierce fighting near Folygon with Londons troops repelling two simultaneous counterattacks before retreating. French engineers bridged Steenbeke amid swampy terrain while French air service supported advances and silenced many German guns. Paris reported air raid alarms and progress north of Langemarck with a strong point captured east of Steenbecke.
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Paris
Belgium
Bixschoote
Langemarck
Steenbeke
Aisne
Senator Kern Dies in Asheville
Asheville N C Aug 18 The body of John W Kern former Indiana Senator who died in Asheville hospital last night from uremic poisoning was sent today to Hollins Va his summer home for burial plans not yet completed Mrs Kern and daughter Mrs George B Lawson of Roanoke Va were with him at the hospital
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Associated Prest
Asheville
N. C
John W. Kern
Indiana
Hollins
Kern
Railroads urged to enlist workers for national defense
An open letter from W. J. Harahan of the Seaboard Air Line urges Southeastern railroads to mobilize all employees to explain conservation needs to the public. He warns that many passenger trains may be cut to meet government demands as fuel and manpower are conserved, stressing even a single daily run may be critical to national life.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Southeastern Railroads
W. J. Harahan
Seaboard Air Line
Harahan
Southeastern Department
Special Committee On National Defense
American Railway Association
First Photo of Gaston de Leval Defender of Edith Cavell
The image shows Gaston de Leval, famed defender of Edith Cavell, now in the United States. The photograph marks a notable appearance by the World War I figure in American circles.
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Gaston
DE Leval
Edith Cavell
United States
Belgian Lawyer Gaston De Leval Portrait
A specially posed photo depicts Gaston De Leval the Belgian lawyer formerly with the American Legation at Brussels. He defended Edith Cavell the executed nurse, defending her for the legation.
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Gaston de Leval
Brussels
Legation
Edith Cavell
Secretary Daniels cuts Navy League in line with Mare Island probe
Secretary Daniels ends official ties between the Navy and the Navy League citing labor influence in the Mare Island explosion inquiry. Women may send knitted items and comforts directly to the Bureau of Supplies, no longer via the Navy League channel.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Navy
Navy League
Daniels
Oe Ae
Mare Island, Navy Yard
Daniele
Ors
Bureau of Supplies
of the Navy League
Officials Optimistic Over Alabama Strike Developments
Washington reports officials optimistic about averting a threatened Alabama strike as new developments were expected within hours. The outlook appeared to hinge on ongoing negotiations and potential concessions to resolve the labor dispute.
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Alabama
Washington
Protection of Hospital Ships Agreement Reported
The Associated Press notes Madrid April 18 that Germany agrees to protect hospital ships under conditions. Emperor William accepts terms to shield hospital ships from attacks. Seven Spanish officers travel to France to serve as onboard commissioners, ensuring ships carry only the sick and wounded.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Emperor Williems
France
Russians Launch Offensive in Caucasus Occupying Villages
Petrograd reports the Russians have gone on the offensive on the Caucasus front and occupied a sequence of villages, according to the war Office.
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Petrograd
Caucasus
War Office
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