Railroad Leaders Testify On Eight Hour Day Hearing
In Washington, Senate hearing on the eight hour day bill drew labor leaders including A B Garretson and W G Lee, with Samuel Gompers and other AFL officials present. Chairman Newlands outlined a non arbitration approach while warning civil war risks if no settlement is reached. Garretson urged voluntary accord but said Congress may help, noting extreme hours from twelve to sixteen in many shops.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Monsey
W. G. Lee
Senate -Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Lee
Mansers’ Committee
Underwood
Erie
Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Samuel Pea
Pennsylvania
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern
R. Lovett
Chaiman
Union Pacific
A. B. Garretson
W. S Stone
W. 8. Carter
Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Todd
E. Clark
Interstate Commercie Commission
Newlands
Congress
United States
Garretson
Four Brotherhoods
Samuel Gompers
Union Pacific Chief Presents Railroads View in Wage Fight
Union Pacific chairman K. 5. Lovett testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee, arguing the railroads favor arbitration and warning of a $60,000,000 annual burden if wage increases are mandated. He asserted railroads are broadly owned, not controlled by bankers, and that the public would bear costs via higher rates. He urged letting the dispute be settled by workers and employers, not government action, and warned of a potential eight hour law burden.
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Associated Press
Washington, Bb. C
Lovett
Union Pacific Railway
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
A. B. Garretson
Congress
Mr. Lovett
Wall Street
Farmers Face Big Loss From Potential Railway Strike
United Press reports fears that a railroad strike would trigger massive losses for farmers and fruit growers across the Midwest and West. Fruit crops could suffer hundreds of millions in value loss, with California and Colorado crops at peak risk. Grain storage and temporary market disruption expected, with wheat and flour prices likely to rise. Egg and butter producers could face steep losses, though auto transport might move some perishable goods to markets.
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United Press
Chicago
Middle West
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast States
California
Middle-West
Colorado
Cites
Democrats confident as Wisconsin to vote Wilson
Joseph Martin, Wisconsin national committeeman, said Wisconsin will support the Democratic ticket in November. He noted Wilson's growing strength and predicted a majority of independent votes, adding that Republican leaders consider the state doubtful.
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Joseph Martin
Wisconsin
Wilson
United Press
Chicago
Til
Democratic National Committee
Martin
Wilson and Congress Move To Avert The Big Strike
President Wilson presses Congress to rapid action on an eight hour day bill and a railroad labor commission. He summons Brotherhood leaders to the White House as House and Senate push measures to prevent a nationwide strike. Burleson backs mail movement and possible government rail operation if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
D2 C
Congress
WhHson
White House
Capitol
House
Senate
Adamson
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Committee
Clark
Hitchin
Burleson
Brotherhood
Besdre
Wilson Willontinue
Wilson
Interstate
Ecommerce Committee
Premi ‘Dept
Washington, D. C
Don Sresa
Four Brotherhood
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Hduase
Strikin
Ldentia Tazinstatt
Paige
David and Philistine clash echoed in ancient tale
A quoted biblical passage recalls David racing to meet the Philistine, selecting a stone from his bag and striking him in the forehead. The verse notes the stone sinking and the foe falling. A separate line asserts a political claim about someone acting if votes are sufficient.
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David
War Bulletins Update From Front and Allies
Official war office reports say German troops breached French trenches near Parroy forest in Lorraine but were repelled by a counter attack. British casualties August total 4 711 officers and 123 234 men. No major changes on struma and Doiran fronts. Roumanian troops reportedly occupy Rustchuk on the Danube opposite Giurgeyo. Greece moves toward neutrality reversal with King Constantine meeting French, Russian and British ministers soon. All-star officers on leave recalled for active service.
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Parroy Forest
Lorraine
War Office
London
Struma
Doiran
Athens
Greece
Constantine Wi
Gompers Opposes Compulsory Arbitration Urges Action
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor calls on his lieutenants to block congress from enacting compulsory arbitration laws. In a telegram to Kentucky Federation of Labor leaders he argues eight hour workday for railroad workers at current compensation and protests any law imposing involuntary servitude.
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Imbor Federation
United Press
Louisville
Samuel Gompera
Smercan Federation of Labor
Congress
John Schneider
Kentucky Federation of Labor
Gompers
United States
Washington
Pen America
Tourists Marooned as Rail Strike Looms for Eastern Visitors
About 40,000 eastern tourers may be stranded in California's northwest if a general railroad strike is called. Estimates come from tourists' associations and travel groups. Railroad men report no unusual eastbound traffic, suggesting fewer travelers leaving northern California soon.
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United Press
San Francisco
Cal
California Northwest
California
Stranded Travelers Faced by Looming Railroad Strike
In southern California passenger traffic officials warn that all four major lines out of Los Angeles are closed. About 16,000 travelers are marooned in northern California while roughly 10,000 easterners may be stranded in Oregon and Washington. Travelers Aid estimates reflect the disruption and impact on transcontinental movement.
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California
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
Los Apasien
Sun Licae i
Travelers’ Aid Society
Oregon
Washington
Troops Movement Plans From Fort Funston Announced
General Funston announced troop movements due to the impending strike. First Missouri infantry to St Louis, Third Missouri to Kansas City from Nogales, Fifth California return from Eagle Pass, Fourth Maryland home, Third New York division to Buffalo, Four teenth New York to Brooklyn, Seventy-first New York to New York City. First units move tonight or tomorrow as railways arrange transport. El Paso prepares to press engineers and National Guard to operate supply trains if rail service collapses. More than 200 Pennsylvania division trainmen available. Plans include truck trains from El Paso to Columbus for Pershing’s expedition and flanged-wheeled equipment on hand.
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Steyseral Finston Anmsoances
United Presa
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
Missouri Infantry
St. Louis
Kansan City
Nogales
California
Eagle Pass
Maryland Infantry
New York Division
Buffalo
New York
Brooklyn
New York City
Rairoads
Paso
National Guard
el Paso
Pacific Coast
Army
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Pershing
Hughes Sends Congratulatory Telegram to Hiram Johnson
Estes Park Colorado telegram from Charles E. Hughes to Gov Hiram W. Johnson congratulates him on his nomination for the United States Senate and wishes him success in the election expressing hope for Johnson's victory.
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Associated Press
Estes Park
Colo
Charles E. Hughes
Hiram W. Johnson
California
United States Senate
Embargoes Ordered By Illinois Central and C&NW
Embargoes similar to those noted on other roads were declared today by the Illinois Central and Chicago and Northwestern railroads. Unclear wording suggests nationwide traffic restrictions extended to shipments and schedules as of August 31 in Chicago Illinois with Avaocated Press reporting.
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Avaocated Press
Chicago, W
Illinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern Railroads
Senate and House Meet on Legislation and Strike Threats
The Senate opened at 11 a.m. with a hearing on strike legislation by the interstate commerce committee. The House also met at 11 a.m. to consider a general deficiency bill. House leaders conferred with Postmaster General Burleson and others about a threatened strike.
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Associated Press
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
HOUSE
Burleson
Unite on a Ticket and Go to the Primary in Wisconsin
Special report from Menomonte Wisconsin features Progressive candidate W H Hatton urging unity to win the governor’s race. He argues progressives must vote in the primary to prevent another 1914 defeat, notes tax limitations, and emphasizes reducing state expenses while avoiding corporate influence.
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Senator Hatton
Menomonte
Northwestern
Wis
Republican Party
Wisconsin
W. H. Hatton
Wilsons push to avert railway strike gains pace
President Wilson presses Congress and railroad leaders to delay or avert the looming strike by Friday night. He appeals to rank and file workers while House and Senate move a bill to grant eight hour days and overtime pay, seeking swift passage before a potential walkout.
Harvard man killed in Belvidere automobile accident
Ambe of Harvard Wisconsin was killed when a car carrying four occupants skidded and turned turtle near Belvidere. The group, returning from Delavan Lake, included Aube, manager of Westfeld and Fall Gumber company, who had recently moved to Harvard from Wisconsin.
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Ambe
Harvard
Belvidere
United Press
Aube
Westfeld & Fall Gumber Company
Wisconsin
Delavan Lake
Germany Disavows Hostility in Berlin Note on Owege Attack
Washington notes Germany practically disavows unfriendly intent in submarine attack on the American steamer Owege. The Owege was fired upon in the fore, but there were no injuries. Germany submits facts expected to close the case.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Germmany
State Department
Owege
Hotels Closer At Yellowstone As Park Transport Elsewhere Fails
St Paul report says all large Yellowstone hotels in Montana and Wyoming will close tomorrow due to unsettled transportation conditions. The hotels typically stay open until September 15, according to agents for H. W. Childs, president of the owning company.
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Hantens
Yellowstone Park
United Press
St. Paul
Minn
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Wyoming
H. W. Childs
Strike on at New Haven
New Haven workers on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad demand a four cent per hour wage increase affecting five thousand shopmen across the system.
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New Haven
United Press
New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Greek Crisis Deepens as Premier Resigns and Constantine Rumored Absent
Reports from Athens say Premier Zaimis resigns amid chaos in Greek government while rumors circulate that King Constantine has fled with a German escort. Other dispatches note Romania’s invasion momentum in Transylvania, Austrian withdrawals, and heavy fighting on the Macedonian front amid Bulgarian setbacks.
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Constantine
Athens
Zeimis
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Rone
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Kronstadt
Transylvania
Transsitanian Alps
Vienna
Berne
Berlin
Danube
Turou
Severina
Giurgevo
Lower Danube
Zimnicka
Trensylvania
Associated Press
Lorovitz
Valbankeni
Kastona
Gom
Chevo
Gomichevo
Veruca
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