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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson plans to sign the eight hour law today while railroad brotherhoods announce cancellation of the strike. The move comes as Democrats seek support. Informers and candidate choices are noted amid political tensions.
President Wilson formally accepts the Democratic nomination at Shadow Lawn New Jersey denounces Republicans as a political and moral failure and outlines his administration’s achievements and a “big America” policy. He urges unity and highlights national defense measures while noting the campaign scene and crowd’s applause.
The page notes that brotherhoods rescinded a strike order and that the president was notified of renomination as Governor Stewart for prohibition. It mentions Rumanians winning a first battle and Garretson calling it wonderful, with various regional items and features listed on the page.
A fragmented clipping notes a battle outcome involving Romanian forces. The readable portion confirms a victory by Romanians and hints at allied or regional involvement. The text remains uncertain on date, location, and specific units.
AAP reports Austrians retreat after five days of fighting near the Cerna River in Transylvania as Italian and Greek tensions unfold. Allied warships seize German and Austrian vessels at Piraeus while Greece seeks to maintain neutrality with Constantine and Zaimis debating policy.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Governor Stewart replies to Rev. Joseph Pope acknowledging congratulations on his nomination and states he favors prohibition. He says his vote will follow the general will of the people and party, stressing adherence to the measure at the upcoming election.
Washington reports A B Garretson head of the conductors brotherhood declares the act an eight hour day for railroad operating department workers nationwide a wonderful thing. W G Lee head of the trainmen and other leaders say they avoided a strike and accept the law though not all desires were met. Firemen and engineers chiefs also express satisfaction with the agreement and anticipate the era of a ten hour day being past.
Western railroad leaders warned of precipitate court action against the Adamson law while awaiting government investigations. They cited extraordinary costs from the looming strike and disruption to passengers and shippers, with ministers noting railroads will test the law after Jan. 1. President Wilson signaled readiness to sign the eight hour bill, calling the day’s events a climax of a happy day.
A cryptic telegram from September 2 speaks of a renomination pleasing the president. The note mentions Woodrow Wilson and a son, with garbled phrasing suggesting official sentiment on Myers' renomination.
Bozeman's Mayor John a. Luce died suddenly at about 10 pm, reportedly from heart failure. Born February 1, 1866 in Martinsburg West Virginia, he studied law in Washington and practiced in Bozeman since. Survived by his wife a son and two sisters Miss Gertrude Luce Gainsville Fla Mrs K E Chandler. The article also notes congressional action on the general deficiency appropriation bill including pay for a federal trade commissioner and funds for canal treaty and farm loan board.
London reports the Federation of Trade Unions executive committee urged Premier Asquith to seek cabinet discussion with allied governments on incorporating in peace treaty provisions measures to improve labor conditions.
After a Senate vote of 43 to enact the eight hour day for interstate railroad workers, leaders signaled a near-term settlement with a strike cancellation pending presidential signature. The measure, praised by allies and questioned by some foes, affects wages and hours for train crews and prompts a commission to study railroad regulation.
London reports a German Zeppelin raid on England, described as the largest to date. One airship was brought down in flames over the London area, with bombs dropped in scattered locations but no confirmed casualties. The Greek government signals preserving ancient monuments during military operations.
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