03 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented dispatch notes the ailing king and Premier Venizelos seeking a deferment from the monarch while a growing revolt pushes North Greece toward a provisional government. Gendarmes and cavalry rally to support the rising authority as tensions accelerate.
A squadron of German airships attacked England with London as a primary target. One raider was shot down in flames over the London district. Bombs fell in various locations but there were no reported casualties or damage at that time.
Brotherhood heads invited to White House to witness the president sign new law. Basis of roads attack will allege confiscation class legislation and lack of power to fix wages.
In St Louis and Long Branch, Hughes defends American rights and unity, rejects hyphenate labels, and calls for patriotism. He criticizes German-American sentiment while urging protection of citizens on land and sea, as Roosevelts praise and telegrams shape political reactions.
After Congress passed the eight hour day measure and President Wilson pledged to sign, four railway brotherhoods revoked their order for a nationwide strike. Messages were sent to 400000 workers to halt action by Monday morning as railroads prepare for possible rate increases and adjusted freight flows amid ongoing legal challenges.
Message from former Greek Premier Venizelos suggests Greece will join the Allies in the fight against Prussian militarism. He laments the delay in contributing to humanity’s struggle and asserts Greece will support the Allied cause to defend liberty and national ideals.
Reports from Athens state Entente ministers assure Greece their naval actions aim at no Greek offense. A Greek government note seeks protection for ancient monuments if military operations or siege occur. Romanians enter war zone and Greek political figures warn of grave consequences for neutrality.
Bulgarian Minister to Austria-Hungary A. Tochew told Vienna based Neue Freie Presse that Bulgaria will remain with the Teutons to the end of the war and beyond. He rejected reports of vacillation and expressed firm resolve.
A. B. Garretson, chair of the Brotherhood Conference Committee, said in a statement that the strike order was rescinded. The committee delayed recall to ensure presidential signing, then moved to cancel the action to prevent Sunday transmission issues, so there will be no strike Monday morning.
A. B. Garretson, rostrum protractor, sat in the Senate gallery as the Adamson bill passed rewarding 400,000 workers with a 25 percent wage rise. Officials warn railroad wage outlays may reach 60 million annually, though Congress and industry doubt the law's constitutionality and cost.
Rapid action on the last measure sent to the White House follows a near party line vote of 42 to 28. Debates close as lawmakers prepare final passage and a pledged signature from the executive branch looms.
President Wilson praised the eight hour bill awaiting his signature, calling it the climax of a very happy day in Long Branch New Jersey on September 2. The remark capped a day marked by legislative progress and presidential approval of the measure.
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