Carriers Marshal Forces for Walkout Next Monday
Railroads across the nation prepare for a possible strike set for next Monday. E P Ripley, spokesman for railroad presidents, says there is no hope of settlement before Labor Day. Embargoes are planned on perishable freight and livestock, with delays anticipated for passengers.
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E. P. Ripley
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Wilson
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Ripley
Santa Fe
Mr. Ripley
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E. D. Sewall
A. J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
W. J. Jackson
R. H. Aishton
Chicago & Northwestern
H. R. Kurrie
The
Monon
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern
George T. Slade
Northern Pacific
W. G. Bierd
Chicago & Alton
Ripley Hurls Defian Blast at Brotherhoods for Stand
Ripley blasts the railroad brotherhoods accusing them of arrogance as officials shift from arbitration to a unified stance. Wilson's proposed legislation deemed reasonable and necessary. Presidents to meet in Chicago to plan actions while trains and perishable freight aim to move. An interstate injunction and sharp market effects follow.
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Brotherhoods
Washington
Ile
Wilson
Chicago Club
Railroad Brotherhood Hails Eight Hour Bill Move
Washington August thirty first. Head of the trainmen’s brotherhood says enactment of the proposed eight hour work day for interstate rail workers by midnight Saturday would avert a strike. W G Lee declares the bill reflects the presidents proposals and urges congress to pass it before Saturday night to avoid labor action and allow arbitration of collateral issues.
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Washington
Railroad Brotherhood
W. G. Lee
Sofia Alarmed by Russian troop approach in Dobrudja
Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, shows consternation over the approach of Russian troops through Dobridja, as reported by Austrian sources via Paris. The note highlights European concern as Russian movements near Bulgaria intensify during August 31.
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Zurich
Paris
Bulgaria
Dobridja
Ripley Blames Arrogance Behind Railway Strike
The editorial denounces railway brotherhood leaders for arrogance and reckless action as a strike looms. It argues arbitration was rejected by the unions, condemns leaders for provoking a conflict and notes President Wilson learned of the strike plan late. It cautions that yielding would invite further demands.
Injunctions To Halt Railway Conductors Strike
In Omaha a judge issued a temporary injunction restraining Union Pacific conductors and officials from striking, with a hearing set for Sept. 2 to decide on permanence. In Kansas City a separate judge granted a similar injunction against local and national officers, returnable Saturday, involving conductor Charles A. Brown of Bonner Springs who fears loss of pension and insurance if he strikes.
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Union Pacific
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Board of Trade
Europe
Union Pacific Railroad
Willis G. Sears
District Court
Douglas County
Edwin A. Hamilton
The
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Kansas City
T. J. Seehorn
Charles A. Brown
Bonner Springs
Brown
Strike ballots threaten disruption of rail traffic in 31 Aug era
In New York City representatives rush to avert a nationwide railway strike that could paralyze traffic and halt freight, with steamship lines warning of port disruptions and coal bunker shortages. Embargo plans cover perishables and origin points, while milk trains stay exempt. In St Louis, 22 western lines prepare for shop employee ballots on wage gains and shorter hours, with Frisco mechanics pursuing action after stalled negotiations.
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New York Central
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Missouri
Kansas
Texas
St Louis
San Francisco
The
Federation of Mechanics
Turkey declares war on Romania and advances at frontier
Bucharest claims a successful advance of the army against the Hungarian frontier as Turkey declares war on Romania in a tense regional clash.
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Bucharest
Turmoil Across Front As War Spreads Near Kronstadt
Reuters reports Turkey declares war on Romania as Romanian drives advance from the Austro Hungarian frontier toward Kronstadt. Romanian forces claim progress into Transylvania with prisoners captured, while Austro Hungarian and Bulgarian actions along the Danube, Struma front and in Asia Minor are noted.
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Vardar
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Struma
Lake Doiran
Greek King Constantine Flees to Larissa With Guard
London dispatch from Ward Price reports Constantine I of Greece fleeing Athens for refuge with a 300 strong German escort in Larissa Thessaly. Allies reportedly land forces at Piraeus and clash with Greek troops near the king’s Tatoi country house where several princes are said to have fallen.
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Pireaus
Tatoi
Balkans
Surrender of Adolph Silver by Chicago banker
Adolph Silver former West Side bank owner surrendered Wednesday evening in the office of State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne after selling the banks to his brother Max who is now a fugitive. Federal warrants were sworn for both brothers on bankruptcy act charges related to asset concealment.
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Adolph Silver
West Side
Maclay Hoyne
Silver
Max
Los Angeles
U. S
Charles Kline
Adolph
Max Silver
Guards Ordered Home From Mexican Border Move
The War Department ordered 15 000 National Guardsmen home from the Mexican border in a plan to return units to their states. Gen Funston will take three New York regiments seven others from various states including New Jersey Illinois Missouri California Oregon Washington and Louisiana. Secretary Baker announced the order after a White House meeting with President Wilson. Substantial coast artillery troops who had been serving as infantry were also ordered home. Additional regiments may follow if transport continues to be available.
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New Jersey
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Louisiana
Baker
Wilson
White House
Coast Artillery
Mob roams Lima in fury over sheriff assault capture
Enraged mob seizes Sheriff John Eley in Lima Ohio over an alleged assault on Mrs. John Barber. Officers overpowered. sheriff tortured, robbed, and forced to lead a motor caravan north of town to hide the accused negro. A posse later recaptures the suspect.
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Charles Daniels
John Barber
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Eloy
Barber Country Home
Confident in Capital Men United Chiefs Powerless to Call Off Strike
The administration pressed labor leaders to cancel the nationwide strike set for Monday while Congress moved to draft emergency measures. Officials voiced confidence the walkout would be averted, but union chiefs insisted they can only be stopped by a satisfactory settlement. A proposed law would set an eight hour day for interstate railroad work and create a wage commission to study effects.
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