Rail chiefs clash over order ten freight rates
President meets with executives and revenue officials to discuss Order 10 rail freight rates. The conference aims to resolve policy questions and harmonize pricing with ongoing transport demands.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
1
Eight Hour Day Rail Strike Crisis Moves to Congress
President Wilson meets with rail executives Hale Holden Daniel Willard and KR Lovett to discuss funding for higher payrolls under an eight hour day plan. Senate and House leaders Newlands and Adamson push for swift action on interstate commerce measures and possible freight rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wornine
Leeann
Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
Burlington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
KR. S. Lovett
Union Pacific
White House
Railroad Confrontation Shapes Eight Hour Day Plans
In Washington discussions focus on an eight hour day for railroads as leaders seek a workable plan acceptable to both managers and presidents. President Wilson, senators Newlands and Adamson, and congressional committees weigh government ownership and possible eight hour legislation amid signs of potential retirement among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Poe
Brotherhood
Newlands
Adamson
Congress
Representa
Tours Arranged for Republican Campaign Speakers
Publican congressional committee announces speaking tours from mid September to early November. Senators Borah Harding Cummins Grenna Kenyon Wadsworth Sterling Norris Weeks Jones Curtis Sherman Lodge Fall Page and others will campaign in multiple states with varied itineraries. Representatives Miller Fordney Britten Campbell Capper Whitman Brumbaugh and governors also slated as available speakers for the tour rosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Journal
Creciatee We
Washington
Sle Npf
Bureau of Publican Congressional Committee
Borah
New Jersey
Harding
Cumumnius
Grenna and
Kenyon
Wadsworth
Sterling
Norris
Weeks
Jones
Curtis
Sherman
Lodge
Fall
Page
Miller
Minnesota
Fordney
Michigan
Britten
Illinois
Montana
Campbell
Kansas
Utah
Capper
British Pound Unsuccessful At Teutong On Somme Front
Berlin reports British efforts between Thiepval and Pozieres on the Somme front failed to gain ground. Hand grenade sallies yielded no success for the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutong
Somme
British Attacks on Somme Front Make No Gains
British official report says attacks between Thiepval and Pozieres failed to gain ground. North of Ovillers and near Maurepas fighting continued at close quarters all night, with French-held trenches near Estrees cleared of the enemy by French and German bombardment. The Meuse sector saw repulsed grenade assaults and minor infantry actions favored by Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Somme
Thiepval
Pozieres
Ovillers
Foureans Wood
Maurepas
Estress
Thenmsehes
Meuse
Fleury
Allies Drive On Calonika Font Now V6
Great interest noted in the new offensive as latest dispatches offer little detail. The text centers on strategic movement and mounting attention from observers. No specific dates or outcomes disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allies
Calonika
Center OF
French Time on West Front As British Press Thiepval Move
Report from London notes no major action in key theaters while Allied efforts on Saloniki front and Greek resistance gain attention. Bulgarians press on Struma and right wing, with Greek volunteers forming under Venizelos at Salonika. Conflicting eastern front claims, Westfalen torpedo dispute, and London Berlin back and forth on North Sea outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Front
Thiepval
Guillemont
Morning Journal
Speciag
ORC
Saloniki Front
London
Strum Vallevy
Bertin
Seres
Salonti
Rumania
Guillemoent
Orne
Gertiats
Mieury
Verdun
Fleury
Thiaumont
Berlin
Petrograd
Jablontine Pass
Carpathians
Stokhod Lane
North Sea
Westfalen
Bulgarian Troops Strengthen Line in Struma Valley
London reports Bulgarian forces advancing in northeastern Greece have entrenched along the Struma River. The official statement notes two enemy battalions near Dauph and an attack on French troops at Komarjan bridge repulsed. Serbian troops hold Lake Ostrovo and Pozar areas as Bulgarians position along a new defensive line parallel to the Struma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Advany Wal
Greece
Sturma
Thie
Dauth
Struma
Komarjan Bridge
Lake Ontrove
Pozar
Strum
Bulgartone
Congress Actions In Brief Revenue Bill Debated
The Senate recessed after an executive session as lawmakers reconsider the revenue bill and review nominations. The day included a repass of an appropriation measure and resumed debate on fiscal legislation. The chamber planned to reconvene Thursday with sessions expected Friday.
Germans Renew Offensive Near Brody as Russians Attack Hungary Front
Petrograd reports the German push south of Brody resumed yesterday while Russians seek to reach Lemberg from the northeast. The war office claims German forces were repulsed. Earlier, Russians seized two strategic heights on the Hungarian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brody
Petrograd
London
Lemberg
War Office
North German Lloyd Meer Willehad Cleared for Sea
The North German Lloyd ship Meer Willehad at Boxton Massachusetts received clearance papers and is expected to sail tomorrow morning for New London Connecticut after internment since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxton
Mass
Lloyd Meer Willehad
New London
Conn
Italians Make Strong Thrust Up the Austrians
The war office reports a strong Italian advance on the northern Alpine front. Italian troops have captured key Austrian positions in the Tofana area of the Dolomites and in the Travenanzes valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London
Po Mo
Alpine
War Office
Tofana
Dolomites
Travenanzes
Westfalen Damaged by British Torpedo
London reports the German battleship Westfalen was hit and slightly damaged by a British torpedo on Saturday. A semi official telegram from Berlin released via Reuters Amsterdam says repairs will follow soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westfalen
Berlin
Reuters Amesterdam
Serbs Capture Trenches Near Katmakoulan
An Athens dispatch via Exchange Telegraph reports Serbian troops in the Moriehovy sector about sixty miles northwest of Salonika captured 150 yards of Bulgarian trenches near Katmakoulan during a successful operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moriehovy
Saloniki
Athens
Katmakoulan
Parliament approves Tuan Chi Jui as premier of China
Peking August 23. The parliament unanimously approved the appointment by President Li Yuan Hung of Tuan Chi Jui as permanent premier of the Chinese republic. The move signals support for the compromise cabinet set up last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Li Yuan Hang
Tuan Chi Jui
Li Yuan Hung
Mexican General Organizes Isthmus Military Zone
Mexico City reports General Car ranza has created a new military zone covering the Isthmus of Tehauntepec and named General Luis Gutierrez to command. He is instructed to ensure the safety of trains on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Carranza
Tehauntepec
Luis Gutierrez
Deutschland Safe After Eventful Voyage Arrives in Port
The German submarine Deutschland reaches home from Baltimore after a voyage with a cargo of dye stuffs and merchandise. It arrives in August and is hailed as the start of a merchant submarine service, with the Bremen expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Wirelows
Sayville
Albo
Deutschland
Bremen
Baltimore
Polish Crop Prospects Seen Good in Occupied Poland
The Overseas News Agency reports good crop prospects in occupied Poland marking a turning point for Poles. It notes Germans found ruins, drew grain from Silesia Posen and captured stores, attempted to import food via Sweden but blocked by Russia, and then organized large scale cultivation with relief negotiations failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suyville
Poland
Upper Silesia
Posen
Novogeorgievsk
Sweden
Germany
Great Britain
Conflicting Villa Reports Spread Across Chihuahua Region
Reports from the Chihuahua Durango area cite Villa alive hiding with a small group near Nazca Durango while another claim says he was poisoned by nurses in July. General Trevino cautions that Villa’s death would be used to terrorize ranchers, with unofficial notices of Paral, Durango poisonings arising but not widely credited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Daecinto Trevine
Natea
Durange
Chinahua-Durange
Trevine
Ville
Paral
Andres Gareta
el Paso
Pershing Reports Villa Severely Weakened in Mexico
Brig. Gen. Pershing telegraphs the War Department that Francisco Villa, last heard moving south toward Durango with a small band, has lost prestige and is unlikely to regain influence in Mexican affairs. He had been hiding in the southern Chihuahua mountains, chased by American forces until last April.
Memorial Tablet Unveiled at John Brown Grave
Lake Placid New York August 23 a memorial tablet to John Brown abolitionist was unveiled today at his grave near North Elba New York in a ceremony attended by local residents and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Placid
N. Y
John Brown
North Elba
Villa's Prestige Gone in Pershing Opinion
Washington Aug 24 There were two developments today in the Mexican situation Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Arredondo Mexican ambassador designate tentatively agreed that the joint commission to discuss border problems should meet on the New England coast in early September Pershing dispatch says Villa's prestige is gone and he can never again be a factor in Mexican affairs American commissioners urged recall of troops as Mexican conferees favored. Villa had only small following he avoided Parral and Carranza troops and was moving toward Durango likely hiding in the southern Chihuahua mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Pershing
Francisco Villa
Durango
Villa
Chihuahilla
Armerican
Lansing
Eliseo Arredondo
Joint Commission
New England
Villas
Harry Hecall
Punston
Mexico
Arredondo
Department
Mexico City
Colonia Dublan
Parral
Carranza
Chihuahua
Republican Convention Adjourns Amid Confusion Without Nominating
The Republican convention adjourned in confusion after a failed vote tally as delegates recessed amid opposition. Reported factions show Hubbell and Bursum likely to be nominated today, with others criticizing the process as a show of strength while Ely is allowed to remain on stage but not speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catron- Romero
Hubbell
Bursum
Fall
Ely
Frank A. Hubbell
Grant County
Sierra County
Holme
Catron
Catron-Kemero
Valencia County
Kemere
Sargent
Htursum
Flomere
Paul A. B Walter
Be, Spity
Albuquerque
Cniine
Sena
Light Brigade
Lena
Fowler
Iran
Leven
C. Hernandez
Hernandes
Senator Fall
Phibbell
Santa Fe
State Central Committee
Albert B
Ralph Ely
Senator Pall
Santa Fe GOP convention adjourns after disputed vote
At the Santa Fe Republican state convention the vote tally sheet caused a furor as delegates adjourned at 1:40 with no nominee chosen. Frank A. Hubbell faced opposition from Prohibition and Suffrage factions while Senator Albert Fall urged national Republican aims.
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Senator Newlands
Commission
Commssion
Holden
Committee of Eight
Wilding
R Son
United States
Weatsone
Lily
Senator Borah
Sturma Valley
Struma Valley
SEN
Veeeans
Oreeiay
Ourmal
Social Lesbo
Pershoing
Polk
A. Caner
Clared
Santa Pe New Mexican
Hulbell
New Mexican
Pale Sounds
Krevnote
Lane
Paris
Thomas B. Catron
Lahby
Romero
San Miguel
Rio Arriba
Holm
Bly
Senator Carren
Charles A Spless
New Mexico
Hughes
United States Senate
Democracy
Las Hughes
Albertcan
Europe
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