Teutons conquer entire Alt Line in Romania advance
German forces under Falkenhayn and Mackensen have swept Romanian troops from the entire Alt valley front, pushing toward Bucharest. Romanian defense along the Arges is their remaining line as the Danube and Dobrudja falls. Atlantic City border accord signed with provisions on Pershing withdrawal and joint policing along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wallachia
Bucharest Lne
Rumania
von Falkenhayn
von Mackensen
Romania
Bucharest
Arges
Transylvania Alps
Danube
Curtea de Arges
Kimpelung
Priesci
Capital
Dobrudja
von Falkentayn
Teutons
Berlin reports fall of Alexandria and Romanian advances
Berlin says Alexandria a Romanian city of 15 000 at the heart of the southern grain district has fallen and Teutons control the granary. Von Mackensen’s forces push toward Bucharest while Romanians retreat along the Alta River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alexandria
Teutons
von Mackensen
Danube
Bucharest
Germany
Athens
Alta River
Atlantic
Federal Reserve warns on foreign government treasury bills
The Federal Reserve Board warns U S bankers to avoid long term obligations in foreign treasury bills while stressing caution with liquid funds. It cites danger that gold imports and short term loans could inflate the economy and urges restraint on renewals and risky financing beyond ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Reserve Board
J. P. Morgan & Co
Eight Hour Law Ruled Unconstitutional by U S Judge
Kansas City Missouri Judge William C Hook declared the Adamson eight hour law unconstitutional in U S District Court. The ruling centered on expediency due to the January 1 effective date and not merits, while EK Marvin Underwood said the decision does not setback the government. A final ruling on the law's fate before January 1 is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William C. Hook
United States District Court
Supreme Court of the United States
EK. Marvin Underwood
United States
Washington
Emperor Charles VIII Proclaims War Will End Only in Victory
London report says Austria-Hungary's new ruler Emperor Charles VIII affirmed ministers of his predecessor and pledged to fight until victory while seeking to banish war’s horrors and restore peace when conditions permit. He vows to complete the late emperor’s policy and upholds the nation's defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Joseph
London
Charles VIII
Austria-Hungary
Harvard enrollment totals four thousand seven hundred twenty four
Four thousand seven hundred twenty four students are enrolled at Harvard this year with representation from every state except Arizona, plus territories, insular possessions, and twenty eight foreign countries. Massachusetts leads with 1741, down 124 from last year. New York is second with 458. Cambridge tops cities with 293 enrollments.
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New York
Cambridge
Harvard
Union
Arizona
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Minois
Boston
Villa bandits shelled Chihuahua city amid three day fight
In Chihuahua City a Villa faction held a foothold in Santa Lupe church but was driven out by Santa Jose Hill artillery. The battle raged along Zarco avenue with hand to hand fighting and shelling of enemy positions. Villa abandoned his car near Fresno and rode off. government troops pursued and many prisoners were captured. Reports say both sides suffered heavy losses and Pershing may need to move supplies by truck or seize the railroad if the line to Juarez remains cut.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Joint Commission
Alberto J. Pani
Carranza
Pani
Mexico
Geneval Pershing
Chihuahua
Villa
United States
General Pershing
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Santa Rio de Guadalupe
Santa Jose Hill
No Man's Land
Villia
Mexico Northwestern
el Paso
World News Briefs from London to New York
Foreign Office refuses safe conduct for Count Tarnowski von Tarnow. British government blocks Mỹ Ente integration causing another diplomatic fracas. Charles E Hughes to join Rounds Schurman Dwight as partner in Lakewood New Jersey. New York retail grocers face price pressures as wholesalers threaten supply cuts. U.S. internal revenue reports a record $512,723,287.77 in income tax collected, up nearly $97 million from last year.
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London
Foreign Office
Page
Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow
United States
Washington
Tarnowski
Lakewood
N. J
Rounds, Schurman & Dwight
Broadway
Manhattan
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Internal Revenue Collector
Jersey items show community efforts and local concerns
A crowded list of local notes includes Pitman considering a first community Christmas tree, Delair seeking its own fire department, Bridgeton Hospital Auxiliary clearing over $500, and demand for a public night school in Gloucester. Other items cover boy scouts, rail service tweaks, prohibition organizing, county politics, and vigil on crime, roads, hospitals, and local fundraisers.
State Faces 100000 Annual Rail Fare Expense Ruling
The Court of Errors and Appeals ruled 1914 act granting free rail transport to about 360 state officers unconstitutional only for Gov. Fielder's private secretary L Edward Herrman. Railroads may stop honoring state certificates, raising annual costs near $100,000 and prompting new fare disputes. Ocean County case Veeder forest fire verdict upheld. Savidge case reversed for contributory negligence. Pine belt mission work shows rapid religious revival and demand for reform. Six Jersey National Guard officers resign amid private business pressures with more resignations rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Court of Errors and Appeals
L. Edward Herrman
Fielder
Herman
Public Utility Commission
Umt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Herrman
Supreme Court
Hermann
Court of Errors
Ocean County
Ocean County Court
Peter Y. Veeder
Samuel R. Savidge
Public Service Railway Company
Savidga
Woodbury
Fire and civic notes from New Jersey briefed items
Fire destroyed the Tidney home at Five Points with a child dying. An 12 year old, Albanus Brown, killed by auto in Millville. governor reelected for Mayflower society. icemen raise prices. Wenonah women hold a physical culture class. Maple Shade plans a free recreation field. Fithian named to steer patronage committee. Red Cross seats planned in Camden County. Atlantic City curbs on turkey raffles. widespread rains ease drought. Glassboro postmaster Keehler recommended. Satem Penns Grove trolley route boosts land sales. Sadler estate bequeathed to valet. Cape May elects Doak as magistrate. $60,000 high school bonds approved. riparian receipts record $425,668. Herrmann barred from free rail travel. Vineland walnut loss to squirrels. Holy Jumpers attacked during services in New Brunswick.
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Pitman
Mothers’ Club
Delair
Merchantville
Woman's Auxiliary
Bridgeton Hospital Association
Gloucester
Board of Education
Wenonah Y. M. C. A
Woodbury
John Weygand
Westmont Fire Company
Salem County
John G. Barton
Elwood Davis
Westmount
Wythiewood Avenue
Glenwood Avenue
Millville
Millville Trust Company
Vineland
Vineland Hospital
G. E. Smith
Martha Morris
Robert Chalmers
Frank Mennies
Alpha Bible Class
M. EB
Collingswood
John B. Kates
Franklin E. Jones
Edward 8
Sheldon
Health Department
New Jersey
Spring Road
Mutual Trust Co
Orange
Edge
State Department of Banking and Insurance
Margaret C. Beutinger
Cristof
Caldwell
Cooly
Icemen
Trenton
Wenonah
Maple Shade
J. Hampton Fithian
Cumberland County
McCran
Senate
Camden County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Atlantic City
George M. Keebler
Glassboro
John H. Hobday
Keehler
Thomas M. Ferretl
Harry Coli
Westville
Auto
Gloucester County
Wilbur F. Sadler, Jr
Bullock
West Front Street
David G. Graham
Gen. Sadler
Cape May
James J. Doak
Harry Hoebenthal
Walker
State Department of Commerce and Navigation
State Board of Commerce and Navigation
Court of Error and Appeals
J. Edward Herrmann
Secretary of State
Joseph Neale
Neale
Pillar of Fire
New Brunswick
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World’s News
Farey
Pine Belt
Samuel J. McClenaghan
Synodical Home Missions
Presbyterian Church
Burlington
McClenaghan
Jersey
6Th Regiment
National Guard of
Augustus A. Derining
E. Paterson
Graham McGregor
Cook
Paterson
Slocum
John Tidney
John C. Belton
Moorestown
Albanus Brown
Pearl Stanley
Stanley
Robert M. Boyd, Jr
Montclair
Society of Mayflower Descendants
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