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Perth Amboy Evening News

Location

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1916

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Bulgaria Declares War on Roumania and Mobilizes

Special from United Press Wire reports Bulgaria declaring war on Roumania and officials announcing ministerial passports and the throne Regent. The text notes Greek entry into the war may be possible, with Axis and Allied moves across Transylvania, and Bulgarian-Romanian tensions escalating with diplomatic break.

United Press Wire London Transylvania Salonika Bulgaria Roumania Berlin Legation Sofia

Record 10 Speaks In This City Tomorrow Night

George L. Record, Republican gubernatorial candidate, announces speaks in Red Bank today and tomorrow. He attends Monmouth county fair near Red Bank, speaks at Borough Hall, and appears in Freehold Court House Square at 4 pm. An open air meeting in this city at 8 pm features Edmund Burke Orsn, Colonel John H. Adamson, and former Assemblyman John H. Blauvelt.

George L. Record Ublican Red Bank Monouth Borough Hall Freehold Court House Hobart and Smith Streets Record Edmund Burke Osrn State Board of Education John H. Adamson Passaic County John H. Blauvelt Ae OY Ee Eet Eccl cm

Body of Otto Bapst Recovered After Tug Accident

The Swiss man Otto Bapst is found dead near the spot where he fell from the tug Fireproofer of the National Fireproofing Co off the Lorrillard plant. A fourteen year old girl, daughter of Captain Holt, says they were sitting on the edge when a rock shifted and both fell in. She swam to safety while Bapst sank immediately.

Otto Bapst Fireproofer National Fireproofing Company Captain Holt Bapst

President Wilson Arrives for Long Branch Notification

President Wilson arrives in West End New Jersey for the Long Branch notification ceremonies. Extra police patrol the town as decorations go up and the welcome committee prepares to greet him with a speech and roses for Mrs. Wilson.

Long Branch United Press Wire Wilson Shadow Lawn

Grand Jury Session Scheduled With Over Forty Cases

The Evening News reports that more than 40 cases are set for today's grand jury session. The docket includes pretrial matters and routine indictments as a judge and jury prepare for the proceedings.

Primary Slates Ready Ahead of New Jersey Elections

The Evening News reports on nominating petitions filed for U.S. Senate and House seats across Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth districts, plus state and county offices. Final filing is due Sept 6 with primary ballots to reflect designated party slogans. Registration rules shift to personal registration only in municipalities over 10,000. First registry Sept 12. second Sept 26. third Oct 24 or 31 depending on size.

Trenton Congress Atlantic Bergen Camden Cumberland Essex Hudson Mercer Morris Ocean House of Assembly North Jersey Senate Assembly Thomas F. Martin Lst United States Home Rule Republican State Committee Old Guard

Y M H A Home Work To Continue Next Week

Due to material delays the Y M H A building project will continue next week and the building will be closed to members during that period. Tearing down old sections has finished and plans proceed with new work. General Secretary Will M Menaker will return Tuesday night after a short vacation.

Will M. Menaker

Paralysis Relief Fund Aims Five Hundred Dollars

The Paralysis Relief Fund rises to 221.24 today with $165.25 in new contributions. Health department staff boost donations while readers like Rev Joseph Czaplinski add $2. The drive seeks 500 dollars to acquire equipment for paralysis victims and mentions electrical massage treatment plans and long-term therapy for children in isolation hospital care.

Paralysis Relief Fund Health Department Thomas Wilhelm Joseph Czaplinsky Department of Health Irma Schoonover Rubenstein

Trade Board Ready to Aid City in Railroad Strike

The Board of Trade announced at a special meeting it will aid local residents in emergencies if a railroad strike occurs. Offices will be open day and night to provide assistance, with actions extending to future disputes. A reply to W B Besler of the Central Railroad of New Jersey will be sent, signaling readiness to arbitrate and cooperate with railroad officials to resolve tensions before the strike.

Board of Trade W. B. Besler Central Railroad of New Jersey C. W. Ramsay Hugh Lynch Ramsay W. G. Besler Central Railroad of New Jersey Liberty Street New York N. Y Mr. Besler Chamber of Commerce of the United States Tam O. W. Rambay

Revolution in Greece spreads across Macedonian front

Salonika dispatch reports a regional revolution with garrison at Lessi Kara Burma forced to surrender. Revolutionary committees advance through Greek cities in Macedonia as gendarmes join the insurgent movement.

United Press Wire Salonika Lessi Kara Burma Revolutionary Committee Macedonia

Strike Looms Amid Railroad Talk Says Workers Resolved

An Evening News report finds railroad workers largely uninterested in a threatened strike yet prepared to walk out if demands, especially overtime pay, are not met. Freight crews may gain more from changes, and carriers promise to run passenger trains if possible while preparing for contingencies.

Evening News Pennsylvania Yards Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Railroad Brotherhood Central R. R William G. Besler Plainfield Central Railroad of New Jersey

Panama Canal Blocked by Slides Near Bucaracha

The Panama Canal is blocked after slides at Bucaracha just south of Gold Hill. About 200 feet of the channel are obstructed and no vessels have passed through the canal since the report from Major General Goethals, governor of the canal zone.

United Press Wire Washington Panama Canal Commission Goethals Canal Zone Bucaracha Gold Hill

Eight Hour Law Expected to Pass This Week

Union leaders expressed satisfaction as the Adamson bill, likely to pass the House today, receives an implied approval. The measure would set an eight hour workday and is anticipated to advance this week.

Wilson Goes to Capital Urges Swift Action on rail measures

Washington figures rush to avert a 400000 railroad worker strike as Congress moves to pass the Adamson eight hour bill. Senate and House leaders push rapid action with debates limited and a plan to vote by mid afternoon. Rail executives say passage may delay but not settle the dispute.

United Press Wire Washington House Senate of Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Congress Wrington Senate Newlands Houh Capitol Adamson Hale Holden Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Wilson

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