War spreads as Romania declares war on Austria Hungary
Paris dispatches report Italy declares war on Germany effective August 28 and may send troops to the Somme. Berlin confirms Germany war on Romania with fighting on the Transylvania frontier and Romanian prisoners taken. Romania had declared war on Austria-Hungary the prior evening as Balkan developments unfold.
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Railroads Stand Firm in Arbitration Push
President Wilson’s plan to break the deadlock calls for an eight hour law with a future start and a Canadian style commission to investigate disputes. Railroads refuse to arbitrate eight hours, saying it would cost hundreds of millions, while Congress remains ready to act if negotiations fail.
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Odd
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Interstate Commerce Committee
W. G. Lee
Royal Roumanian Family Notes and Lineage
King Ferdinand of Roumania born August 24, 1865, nephew of the late King Carol who died October 10, 1914. He married Princess Marie of Saxe Coburg and Gotha in 1893. Their children are Charles Elizabeth Marie Nicholas Ileana and Marcia.
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Italy declares war on Germany as Roumania link looms
Berlin reports Italy declares war on Germany effective August 28 via Swiss mediation. Berlin crowds read the notice with little excitement as German papers assess Russia and Roumania factors, noting editors see limited impact amid broader war strain.
Greeks Flee Kavala as Bulgarians Advance
Panic grips Kavala Greece as Bulgarian forces advance causing thousands of refugees to swarm port streets. Homes abandon goods spilling into alleys while sea transport runs overloaded and chaos swirls through the harbor as residents seek escape.
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Italian Landing Sparks Balkan Fear at Chimara
The landing of Italian troops at Chimara a small Albanian seaport in the Strait of Otranto caused widespread fear across Greece and the region. Reports from HENS dated August 27 describe the tense mood as authorities monitor possible Italian moves.
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Macedonia in Bulgarian hands after expulsion
The article notes Macedonia fell to Bulgarian control after expulsions three years ago while northern Epirus remains under Italian occupation. Italian troops landed and Greek civil officers were briefly relieved of duties. telegraph wires were cut but repaired. M. Pachiteh, ex Serbian premier, visited Chalkis to honor King Peter.
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Miners Near Agreement Delay in Kansas Oklahoma Strike
Miners and operators sub committee for a two year wage contract across Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas have not yet reached an accord. The general conference remains ready to convene when called by the smaller body as talks continue in Kansas City.
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Weather Forecast By The Light For Major Cities
The Light forecasts include St. Louis 58 clear NE wind 8 mph Tuesday fair with a low of 56. Chicago 60 clear W wind 10 mph Tuesday fair with a low of 58. Milwaukee 62 clear S wind 4 mph Tuesday fair with a low of 59. Kansas City 56 clear W wind 1 mph Tuesday fair with a low of 56. New York 66 rain NE wind 19 mph Tuesday with a low of 66. Washington 70 cloudy SW wind 1 mph Tuesday with rain and a low of 66.
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More Guardsmen Ordered to Border Push
National guard troops from Ohio, Kentucky, and Vermont were ordered to the Mexican border, bringing over 15,000 to the move. The order follows Gen Funston’s recommendation to suspend remaining state troops, and most units will assemble in El Paso as part of militia divisions.
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Steamer Leandros Sunk Greek Vessel Loss Reported
A Valencia dispatch to Lloyds reports the steamship Leandros a Greek vessel of 1569 tons gross and 259 feet long sank. The crew was saved. The ship was built at South Shields in 1888.
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Portsmouth Chosen For Mexican Meeting
Portsmouth New Hampshire was selected as the meeting place by Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Arredondo to host the international joint commission addressing border troubles. Mrs. McAdoo rests comfortably after a mild typhoid fever attack at her summer home, with no complications reported.
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Roumania Joins Allies as War Expands in Europe
Official Berlin reports Roumania declares war on Austria Hungary, aligning with the Allies on the same day Italy acts against Germany. German council convenes while Macedonian front details stay scarce. Greek public unrest grows after Bulgarian occupation and Venizelos calls for neutrality and military preparedness.
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