Romania Enters War with Entente Allies in WWI
The report states Romania has joined the Entente by declaring war on Austria-Hungary and Germany, with Romanian forces moving into Transylvania via the eastern Carpathians toward Kronstadt. Bullets fly on multiple fronts as German and Bulgarian forces push and counterpush, while Russians advance near Hungary.
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Rumania
Alles
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Ferdinand
Plaine
Transylvania
Eastern Carpathians
Kronstadt
Transsylvania
Hernannstadt
Transylva
Bukowina
Hungary
Danube
Dobra
Black Sea
Berlin
Paris
Zbrasko
Mount Lexantka
Vetrenika
Banica
Ostrovo
Mrin
Kavala
Aegean
First Clashes in Hungary Passes Prisoners Taken
Vienna reports the first clashes between Romanian and Central Powers forces on the Transylvania frontier. Romanian troops attacked near Rothenthurm pass south of Hermannstadt, with prisoners taken as advance guards met Romanian forces near Kronstadt and Hermannstadt. The official statement lists Kronstadt and Hermannstadt as key Transylvanian cities near the southern border.
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Vienna
London
Romania
Janses
Hungary
Rothenthurm Pass
Hermannstadt
Transylvania
Kronstadt
Austria
War News and Local Notices Signal Busy Election Day
The Standard wane reports on war events Romania entering the war and renewed strike actions. Democratic progress reports, urban politics, and election coverage appear with voting day reminders and ballot updates. Local items mention the death of Mrs. McManus, church leadership changes, and notable team moves in sports.
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Marshall
South Side Church
Zimmerman
Giants
Doyle
Cubs
Thegal
Goldberg
Rumaria's Contribution to the Cause of the Ales
Population figures show Rumaria at 6.8 million with an army strength of 580000. Mobilized war strength ranges from 900000 to 1000000 alongside 480 large guns and 160 field guns. The Romanian frontier lies about 15 miles from Kronnadt, Transylvania's main commercial hub. Kronnadt houses 41000 residents while Hermannstadt holds 33000. Romanians form a large portion of populations in these cities.
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Kronnadt
Transylvania
Hermannstadt
Oth
Romania Deliberates on War Alignment at King’s Conference
Bucharest dispatches report King Ferdinand convening a conference of political party leaders former presidents and government reps to gauge public opinion as Romania weighs joining the entente or central powers. Romania’s 6.8 million population and an army near 580,000 are cited with questions about training artillery and aviation strength. The piece notes strategic aims including southern Bukowina and the broader Balkan theater.
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Bucharest
Ferdinand
Romania
Wolfe Bureau
Frst
Ued
Rumania
Thellied
Europe
Tunia
Take Ionescu
Bukowina
Millionaire Morrison Says He Made His Fortune and Can Spend It
Howard W. Morrison, a recused millionaire in Judge Landis court, testifies he earned most of his wealth from mining and real estate and has a right to spend it as he pleases. He explains adopting Margaret and Mice Burnstein as daughters after their mother sought help, while attorney James Ward, who received over a million dollars of Morrison assets, to be questioned with documents due.
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Chicago
Howard W. Morrison
Landis
Morrison
Margaret
Mice Burnstein
Joseph Burnstein
James R. Ward
Democrats Hear of Campaign Progress as Maine Pushes
Washington reports Democratic leaders gathered at a hotel to hear updates on the presidential campaign. Vance McCormick urged broad public outreach while Homer Cummings pressed for more speakers, especially in Maine, despite keeping House quorum in view.
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Washington
Congress
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Homer &. Cummings
Clark
Doremus
Congressional Committee
Maine
House
Garrett
Tennessee
Williams
McCormick
Row
Ceretain
Jes Cummings
Hgllev
Gikveaker’ Clark
Neola
London Papers Analyze Romania Entry Into War
Aug 29 London editors debate Romania joining the war and its effects on manpower in the Balkans, Russia’s route, and the central powers. They weigh economic and political shifts, with Venizelos in Greece and Germany’s naval concerns shaping immediate strategic implications.
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London
Ruxmania
Ps A
Bulgaria
Russia
The
Daily News
Sit
Rumania
Balkan
Express
Germany
Beieve
Greece
Venizelos
Morning Post
Mexican Commissioners to Meet at Portsmouth
The American Mexican Joint Commission will convene in Portsmouth New Hampshire likely Wednesday or Thursday next week. A preliminary conference in New York Monday will set the exact day. Eliseo Arredondo and Secretary Lansing agreed on Portsmouth as the meeting site. Lis Cabrera arrived at Vera Cruz en route north with James Linn Rodgers, offering insights to American commissioners.
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Washington
Joint Commission
Portsmouth
N. H
New York
Eliseo Arredondo
Lansing
Arredondo
Lis Cabrera
Bt Finance
Vera Crus
James Linn Rodgers
State Department
Mexico City
Bishop Brewer Dead at Helena in Montana
Obituary notes the death of Bishop Brewer in Helena Montana after a battle with cancer. The late church leader, a high ranking figure in the Episcopal Church, is remembered for his service and impact on congregations across the state. Vic Tim is listed among those paying tribute.
Bishop Brewer of Montana Dies After Illness
Special dispatch reports Bishop Leigh Richmond Brewer of the Episcopal Diocese of Montana died in Helena after over two years of illness. He led Montana from four to 59 churches and from 400 to 5,662 confirmed members, with church property rising to $945,000. Funeral services set for Thursday at St. Peter’s Church. Brewer, born 1839 in Berkshire Vermont, was consecrated in 1880 and had resided in Helena, guiding schools and hospitals and aiding clergy and laity across the vast diocese. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. R. M. Atwater, who recently arrived in Helena.
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Stan Helena
LR. Brewer
Episcopal Church
R. M. Atwater
Helena
Brewer
Diocese of
Montana
Tuttle
Wtter
Bish Favor
Bishop Brewer
Virginia City
Leigh Richmond Brewer
Berkanire
Berkshire
Enosbury
Canton Academy
Hobart College
Rowan
General Theological Seminary
T. Potter
Church of the Annunciation
New York
Tees
Coxe
Christchurch
Oswego
N. Y
Grace Church
Carthage
Trinity Church
Watertown
Bish Huntington
Bissell
Dock
B. Victor Morris
Canton
Mise
Henrietta W. Foote
Henry and
Amelia Foote
Richard Atwater
William F. Faber
Butte Boy Hurt When Broncho Stumbles
Special Dispatch to the Standard Dixon, Aug. 28. Darrell Ryno, a Butte high school boy, was injured today when a broncho he rode stumbled and threw him over its head. He had been breaking the horse to ride and had been on its back about five minutes. Darrell Kyne, 415 East Granite, formerly worked as a bellboy at the Finten.
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Dixon
Darrell Ryno
Butte
Ryno
Darrell Kyne
East Granite
The
Finten
President seeks end to rail strike with eight hour day plan
President works into night to present a legislative program to Congress aimed at averting a nationwide railroad strike. He proposes an eight hour day for railroad workers, a Canadian style industrial disputes commission, and a mechanism to halt strikes or lockouts during investigations. Congress expected to consider amendments to existing interstate commerce legislation.
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Winhaw
Congress
Twelve Thousand More Militia Sent to Border Memo
Washington reports 12 009 men from Ohio Vermont and Kentucky national guard regiments in state mobilization camps are directed by the war department to proceed to the Mexican border joining General Funston's command as transportation allows. About 18 000 guardsmen remain in other states under border orders. The strike situation is seen as potentially continuing and officials aim to complete division on the border to maximize training and meet supply challenges.
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Washington
Ohio
Vermont
Kentucky
War Department
Funston
Department
Strike Order Addresses Four Railroad Brothers
The document notes railroad workers in train and engine service overwhelmingly favor an eight hour day and one half overtime pay. It warns of consequences if no satisfactory settlement is reached and outlines legal rights, peaceful conduct, and avoidance of violence during the strike.
Railroad strike talks near breakthrough amid White House push
Efforts to avert a nationwide railroad walkout intensify as executives and union leaders meet with President Wilson. A tentative plan includes an eight hour day with delayed implementation, while Republicans plan opposition. The Brotherhood heads rushed to the White House after leaving Congress, seeking a settlement before further disruption.
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Wilson
Congress
Suggesaom
Stu
Uws
Brotherhood
White House
Capitol
Executive Mansion
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