Make Last Preparations for Railroad Strike
Railroad workers complete final prep steps as talks stall before a looming strike. Officials warn disruption could affect freight and passenger service nationwide.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
Railways Move Toward Perishable Goods Embargo
A looming railroad strike with talks among President Wilson and Congress dominates the scene as embargos on perishable freight spread. Santa Fe announces a stoppage on all perishable goods and livestock shipments, threatening melon, fruit, and meat markets while labor leaders and officials prepare for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Nak
Department of Igher
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Tabor
Phy Brotherhood
Taw
Piihur
New Haven
Minneapolis
Chicago
Topeka
Santa Fe Antinae
J. Feivoontz
Sita Fe
Yexterklay
Seagate
Koontz
Santa Fe
BE. P. Ripley
Raibwsayy Company
Kans
Tl & OS
Oriloul Company
Railroad strike drives rush to ship shipments and officials urge action
Nationwide disruption looms as manufacturers shift orders and rushing shipments. Telegraphed messages urge faster handling while railroads mobilize travel reps and private investigators to aid operations. Officials warn embargoes on livestock and perishables will cut traffic by a third, threatening fruit growers and regional markets.
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Une
Gorm Commercial Houser
Tievila
AT & RT
Carris Weinstock
California
US Cruiser Swept on Rocks During Heavy Ground Swell
A United States cruiser ran aground amid a heavy swell as reported by coastal observers. The incident details include rough seas and limited immediate damage, with no confirmed casualties at the time of filing. The vessel’s crew reportedly took necessary emergency measures and awaits a formal assessment.
Twenty Sailors Drowned As Memphis Runs Aground Off San Domingo
San Domingo City reports the armored cruiser Memphis struck rocks in a tropical storm and was driven ashore. Twenty crewmen drowned as the launch was swamped while attempting to reach the shore. a gunboat escaped to sea. Navy officials noted the ship’s construction might have withstood pounding, but a main steam pipe burst hindered rescue efforts. The Memphis crew was reportedly being rescued as officials evaluated the disaster.
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Shington
9. C
St P. Iin
Dhul
Liberty Party
Memphis
San Domingo
United States
Cuatine
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Benson
Elie
Washington, D
Sim Dominga
Admiral Pond
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Fragmentary weather note from Kansas shows yesterday and today data missing key values. Mentions Hardy and possibly cities, but the text is garbled, offering little clear forecast or measurable details to confirm specific temperatures, conditions, or dates.
Rumanians March into Hungary and Greece
Rumanian forces pushed into northeastern Greece and crossed into Hungary as Bulgarian troops seized a principal town near Dram. Reports say Greek garrison of 121 was captured with several killed, while German and Bulgarian moves forcefully unsettled Salonika region. Alpine dispatch confirms cross-border advances with reports of occupation and a complex wartime backdrop around Kavala, Hermmannstadt, and Drama.
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Lanwlon
Alispatei
Bucharest
Carpathian
Bayer
Beth Putts
Bheing
Athens
Tvama
Greece
Saloniki
Striana
Germany
Bulgaria
Feria
London
Somme
Ovillers
Betoween
Erich von Falkenhayn
Peror Les
Marshall von Hindenberg
General von Falkenharn
Paris
Strunat Trent
Pirin
Veen
Ostgove
Vetronil
Atenme Roglagen
Witttens
Stockholm
Parenence drum corps to join Kansas City parade trip
The Panerence drum corps under Grant Mull plans a trip to Kansas City for a parade. The group formed quickly and prepared with a final practice at the empty house. Sixty veterans and their drums will march with experienced musicians guiding the way despite age. Marion Johnston departs Boone for Comey finent duties at Boone High School. she recently graduated from KEC.
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Grant Mull
I. AL RL
Bodas
Dram
Shovaros
Masaivhuseths
Kensee City
Iiven
Aldi
Gorps
Adete West
Marion Johnston
Boone
Comey Finent
Boone High School
Miss Johnston
K. EC
Titl
Artillery Units Ordered Back to Posts in War Departments
Washington dispatch reports twenty eight companies of artillery troops on border duty in the mobile army are ordered to return to posts in the eastern and western departments. National Guardsmen will assume duties of the artillery troops at nearby posts amid reorganization efforts.
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Washington, D. C
Mobile Army
Abere Chan
de Hares
LS Teen
First Chapel in Church Supplies Overflow Crowd
At HM School and NTorium the First Chapel in Church drew a larger crowd than expected as services filled the venue beyond capacity, prompting organizers to seek nearby space to accommodate attendees.
Opening High School Chapel Moves to Presbyterian Church
The September 11 opening will be held at the Presbyterian church due to limited high school chapel capacity. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year, with about seven-eighths of students on opening day seeking admission, and lingering plans for a new chapel funded by the Boys' Club and Student Council to improve facilities.
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Pla Olney
Pincipal
High Eetoal
Vucide
Om Vanferenes
Caryl Ol. Pakis
Pye Byteriaar Hog
Svditoriun
Neers- Suny
Bounty
Bonnie Reber
Serreus
Hool
Lavyrene
Weed Pine Picnic At Sigel Grove Brightens Bloomington Day
The Bloomington picnic at Sigel Grove drew locals for the annual event with past entertainment and a lunch featuring chicken. Local candidates appeared briefly on the program, while marriage license notices and travels to Kay City were reported among the day’s small-town happenings.
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Sigel
Bloomington
Fiat
Mm Linggrove
Mrs Harris Chosen Leader of Kansas Democratic Women
Lawrence resident Mrs Harris of Lawrence chosen state chairman of the women’s Democratic committee, announced after a Topeka meeting. Appointment strengthens national party’s women’s bureau presence with Western division HQ in Chicago and leaders Vance McCormick Walsh. Harris active in local politics and Woodrow Wilson club, with national delegate-at-large credentials.
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W. AL Harris
Lawrence
Democratic
Psig
Ward
George Buss
Democratic -National Committee
Harris A
Topeka
Harri
E E. Murphy
Democratic Party
Luwrance
Slurris
Campaig
Women's Department
The
Democratic Organization
National Committee
Vance C. McCormick
Senata Walsh
Chicago
George Riss
Harris
Kansas
Hfarris
Woodrow,ilson Club
Landladies hesitate as University rush season nears
In Lawrence many landladies refuse freshman women due to sorority rushing trends. Officials note room shortages as upperclass or male lodgers dominate, with fears freshmen will leave for fraternity houses. Vandalism report cites cattle deaths after a rural trespass incident near Ober Sule Puss, warning neighboring properties.
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Lawrance
Wweépk
Yomen
Univer
Bargain Days Draw Big Crowd in Lawrence
Lawrence and surrounding community flock to two day bargain event with merchants promoting best yearly deals. Yankee Robinson circus parade and free tickets to an afternoon show draw shoppers. the Varsity theater reports a full house as the day ends with high attendance and anticipation for tonight’s performances.
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Lawrence
Ste
Yankee Robinson Circus
The
Journal
World Alive
Varsity Theater
Offess
Journal-World
Moving Picture Saw
Theity Theater
Santa Fe Yards
Richmond
Suit for 160 Million Damages Filed in Federal Court
York officials on the council of the New Haven and Hartford were named defendants in a restitution suit filed in the U S district court by five stockholders seeking more than 160 million dollars. The suit cites evidence from the recent trial of William Rockefeller and other former directors of the road for criminal conspiracy under the Sherman anti trust law.
Picnic at Sigel Grove Prominent Men On Program
Bloomington Grove planned a large afternoon celebration hosted by the Bloomington colored Baptist Church. Six speakers are listed including Governor Capper O T W Bay Woodward J A Wilson John Clark and others. Early reports indicate a record crowd for the countywide event. A county commissioner visited Baldwin for county business nearby.
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Bloomington
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