War news from Europe and U S actions interweave
Reports from Vienna say Austrian detachments withdrew before a strong encircling move as Romanians cooperate with Russians in the Eastern Carpathians. Italy declares war on Germany, while Romania aligns with the Entente. In the Balkans, Macedonian front fighting and Serbians gains are reported as Russian forces advance toward Asia Minor. President Wilson urges Congress to act to avert a nationwide railroad strike and signs multiple bills as war news dominates.
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No Power to Revoke Order Averting Rail Strike
Washington and Chicago report no breakthrough as railroad brotherhood leaders insist only a satisfactory settlement will halt the nation-wide walk-out set for Labor Day. President Wilson may appeal to workers if talks fail, while railroads brace for possible disruptions and prepare security measures.
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Missouri Officers Consider Resignations Amid Maneuvers
Reports from Jefferson City say three Missouri First Infantry officers Capt. Rhoderick Rombauer Capt. Alfred Everett and Lt Pernould may resign though unconfirmed. The Missouri brigade trained near Laredo while trenches fortifications were built and a division review of national guard and army troops occurred.
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National Guard
Congress Can Stop Strike With 8 Hour Day Bill
Washington notes the railroad brotherhoods favor the proposed eight hour interstate workday bill while keeping current wages. W G Lee states enactment by midnight Saturday would avert a strike and calls the president's bill a satisfactory settlement if wages remain at ten hours.
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W. G. Lee
Officials foil an Ohio mob at Lima jail
A mob of about five thousand stormed the Lima jail seeking Charles Daniels a Negro but found no trace. Sheriff Sherman Eley was kidnapped and taken toward Ottawa but escaped to a hotel and was spirited away before Daniels was moved to Toledo. The mob dispersed after failing to locate their quarry.
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Sherman Eley
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Toledo
Border Clash Fire Bursts Across Rio Grande
Four shots hit the camp of Company A First Minnesota at the Mercedes pumping station after a volley from the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. About 150 shots were exchanged in the incident that began around 10 30 p m last night and drew a general response from both sides.
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Hughes Faces Unfazed by Looming Railroad Strike
Estes Park Colorado August 31 the threatened railroad strike situation will not dull the sneer of today. Hughes expresses confidence that the strike will not affect the community.
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Is Life a Blessing The Question Jesus Poses
A sermon reflection on Jesus statement about Judas and the question of whether life is a blessing. It contrasts despair with faith, notes how purpose and duty shape a life, and argues that life remains valuable even through trials when God is kept central.
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Overcoming Weakness to Cheerful Endurance
A quoted maxim from B L Estrange advocates overcoming weakness with cheerfulness and steadfastness in pursuit of heavenly approval.
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The phrase compares brief encouragement with longer expression and notes that a short cheer tends to motivate more than a word of hesitation.
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