Greeks Next to Enter the Conflict
Desperate fighting on the Roumania Hungary border is reported as Roumanians push to seize key mountain passes. Telegraph dispatches indicate Germany plans for Greece to enter the war, with many Greeks leaving Germany and the Berlin minister set to meet Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg.
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London
Roumania
Hungary
Berne
Switzerland
Hague
Germany
Greece
Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Wilson asks Congress to fix rail strike via eight hour day
President Wilson urged Congress in a joint session to empower draft of railroad workers and managers if needed to operate lines in case of military necessity. He proposed enlarging the Interstate Commerce Commission, establishing an eight hour day, studying its impact, and amending mediation laws to prevent strikes during dispute investigations.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mr. Wilson
Brotherhoods
Myelf
Roumanian Troops Move Into Transylvania Joins Russians
Roumanian forces at Jassy near the Russian frontier entered Transylvania west of Piatra and are reported to have joined Russian troops advancing from Bukowina.
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Zurich
Paris
Jassy
Transylvania
Piatra
Bukowina
Romanian King Follows Front to Command Army
King Ferdinand of Roumania left Bucharest to take command of the army at the front, according to wireless dispatches received in Rome.
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Rome
London
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Bucharest
Romanian king orders general mobilization in Bucharest
King Ferdinand has ordered the general mobilization of the Romanian army. In Bucharest great enthusiasm prevails as the order is issued.
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Bucharest
Petrograd
London
Ferdinand
Roumanians Defeated in Attempt to Break Through
Reports from Berlin state Roumanians failed in initial effort to force through three mountain passes into Hungary. The advance into Hun gary was halted as forces clashed in the rugged terrain. London dispatches confirmed the setback amid World War I combat reports.
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Berlin
London
Hungary
New Greek Army Chief Seeks Allied Harmony
General Constantine Moschopoulos, appointed chief of staff, told the Associated Press he hopes his eleven months with allied forces at Salonika, strong ties with General Sarrail and British generals, and knowledge of Macedonia issues will improve Greek relations with the Entente. Public satisfaction with the appointment is widespread.
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Athens
London
Constantine Moschopoulous
Associated Press
Saloniki
Sarrail
Macedonia
Greece
Greeks left artillery at Kavala in Bulgarian advance
Former Premier Venizelos told an Associated Press correspondent that Bulgarian assurances not to occupy Kavala failed after four days. He condemned the Greek general staff for demobilizing three army corps and abandoning artillery and supplies. France reported Bulgarians seized all Kavala forts except one.
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Athens
London
Kavala
Venizelos
Associated Press
Telegraph Poles From Yucatan Ordered For New York
An order for 100000 telegraph poles averaging four feet in length has been placed, shipping from Yucatan to New York. Details indicate a large municipal or commercial project requiring substantial pole supply for communications infrastructure.
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Yucatan
New York
Trade links planned for Yucatan shippers via southern port
Reports from the All American Association indicate the state government of Yucatan Mexico will coordinate shipments with American shippers. The poles are to be sent through a southern port as part of the Latin American trade initiative.
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Yucatan
Mexico
All- American Association
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
For San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and light winds. No precipitation is anticipated, and conditions should remain comfortable for outdoor activities.
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San Antonio
Light forecast roundup for six cities
The Light reports weather across Saint Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington. Temperatures range from 60 to 64 degrees with clear to cloudy skies and winds from south west north east varying. Rain chances noted in Milwaukee New York and Washington.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Bandits Rob Three Banks Of $13000
Six robbers blew safes at two Homer Illinois banks early today and escaped with 13000. They left by automobile after simultaneous explosions muffled enough to wake few residents. Rainer and Rabb Bank yielded 8500 and Citizens' Bank 4500. Wires were cut delaying alarm.
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Danville
Homer
Ill
Rainer and Rabb Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Bank Commissioner Patterson Shot in Teague Texas
In Teague Texas on August 28 John S Patterson state banking commissioner was shot while in a bank doorway after a closing notice was posted by Bank Examiner J E McKinnon. T R Watson president of Farmers Merchants State Bank and his two sons J E Watson and W R Watson were released on 500 bail awaiting examining trial. Patterson walked to a drugstore for help and the bank is seven years old with 60000 dollars capital and deposits around 90000 dollars.
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J. E. McKinnon
Hillsboro
Patterson
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
J. E. Watson
W. R. Watson
Patterson in Waco Hospital in critical condition
John J Patterson state commissioner of banking and insurance lies in a Waco sanitarium with a bullet wound after a shooting at Farmers and Merchants State Bank Teague. Waco records indicate Patterson was shot by bank president T R Watson during a dispute over a bank closure notice. Doctors describe the condition as extremely grave with possible lung and abdominal injury and no expected survival today.
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Patterson
T. R. Watson
McKinnon
Governor Confers on Shooting and Bank Case in Texas
In Austin Texas Governor Ferguson Attorney General Looney and top aides met to discuss the shooting of Insurance and Banking Commissioner John B Patterson at Teague and the bank case he was pursuing. No statement was given on actions or charges or possible steps against bank officers.
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Austin
Tex
Bread loaf cut and doughnut prices rise in San Francisco
Two and a half ounces were trimmed from each loaf of bread baked today by San Francisco bakers, reducing loaf weight. The bread will be sold for five cents, while doughnuts, rolls, and buns increased to about fifteen cents a dozen.
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San Francisco
Cal
San Antonio Faces Railroad Strike Threat At 7 A M
San Antonio rail workers across several systems prepare to walk out at 7 a m if President Wilson and Congress do not intervene. A nationwide strike could halt train service, with local crews quitting and strike breakers being recruited to meet the crisis.
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San Antonio
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Southern Pacific
Katy
San Antonio Gas & Electric Company
San Antonio Water Supply Company
Hugo Goodman
United States
War Department
Developments in Strike Situation Between Railroads and Brotherhoods
Negotiations with President Wilson fail and brotherhood leaders order a strike to begin at 7 a.m. Labor Day unless countermanded. Wilson asks Congress for new laws, including an eight hour day for interstate railroad workers and expanded mediation powers, to prevent disruption and ensure troop supply to Mexico.
Cattle Country Readiness for Meat Demand Near San Antonio
The article notes cattle country is far from San Antonio and meat demand could rise before driving animals in. Salt and smoked meats are scarce. gasoline supply is tight with limited local production and a refinery dependent on imports. Storage covers only two to three weeks of demand.
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San Antonio
Fears of Forage Shortage If Railroad Strike Ties Up Trains
General Funston warns a national railroad strike could cut forage for army horses and mules at the border and in Mexico. He notes food supplies suffice for sixty days, but hay and grain are bulky and near consumption. If needed, grazing would replace feeding, risking troop operations, especially cavalry and artillery, as grazed animals require time and may fail in barren regions.
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Funston
Mexico
Greek King Constantine III Undergoes Minor Operation
King Constantine of Greece had a slight operation on Sunday and remains indisposed due to an inflamed wound from the previous procedure. He earlier relapsed in June 1915 from pleurisy after the removal of his tenth rib.
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London
Constantine
Greece
Repter
Athens
Paris
Havas
Liberal Party
South Carolina Guard Casts Ballots in Texas Primary
Members of the South Carolina National Guard stationed in El Paso are voting in their state and county primary under a ruling by South Carolina's attorney general granting qualified voters the right to participate.
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EL Paso
Tex
South Carolina National Guard
Attorney General of
South Carolina
Pant and Bonillas Cross at Laredo
Alberto J. Pant and Ignacio Bonillas of the Mexican peace commission left Laredo for San Antonio en route to New York. They crossed from Nuevo Laredo this morning and briefly faced health entry checks before continuing. They will meet Luis Cabrera in Key West and then travel to Portsmouth for talks with American peace commissioners.
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Laredo
Tex
Alberto J. Pant
Ignacio Bonillas
United States
Mexico
San Antonio
New York
Nuevo Laredo
Senor Pini
Senor Bonillas
W. B. Collins
T. R. Beltran
Senor Pani
Luis Cabrera
Key West
Portsmouth
N. H
Looted New York Art Collection Worth Nearly Fifty Thousand
Police circulate warning to pawnbrokers and dealers on August 29 about a July 29 art theft in New York City. The missing items include jade and crystal pieces and ancient Chinese manufactured articles valued at about $50,000.
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New York City
New York
Wilson signs army navy and Philippine bills in one day
President Wilson completed the administration preparedness program by signing the army and navy appropriation bills. He also signed the Philippine bill. The actions were announced from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Navy
Denial of Cholera Epidemic Report in Philippines
The Staten director denies reports of a cholera epidemic in the Philippines, stating no widespread outbreak is present and the rumor is unfounded as of August 29.
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Philipanila
Staten
Philippines
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