Congress approves eight hour rail law amid strike threat
The Senate and House pass the Adamson eight hour day bill ending a nationwide rail strike threat. The act sets an eight hour work day for interstate railroad workers from Jan 1 1917 with pro rata pay for overtime and a commission review, while presidents appoint a three member commission to study effects. Union leaders praise the measure though debate over constitutionality continues.
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President Signs Eight Hour Day Bill at Union Station
President Wilson signed the Adamson eight hour day bill Sunday in his private car at Union Station to prevent questions about its legality. He plans to sign again on return to Washington. The measure’s constitutionality may be tested by a court challenge, with potential 10 hour day opposition if ruled unconstitutional.
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Wilson launches re election bid at notification
President Wilson opened his campaign for re election delivering a Democratic nomination speech from the veranda of his summer home in Long Branch New Jersey. He labeled the Republicans as a failure defended his foreign policy praised Democratic achievements and pledged a big America while criticising “masterly inactivity” and urging loyalty to the United States over foreign powers. The crowd of thousands heard him as parachute flags unfurled and a band played America. Senator James of Kentucky introduced him and presented a copy of the St Louis platform.
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Francisco Madero Found Dead in New York Home
Francisco Madero father of the late Mexican president and major landowner, was found dead in bed at his New York home from heart disease at age 67. He had fled to the city after the assassination of his sons Francisco Jr and Gustavo, who had supported the revolution.
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Allied Fleet Sinks Sub Off Phaleron
Entente forces claim to have sunk a German submarine off Phaleron near Athens. Officers say the sub had been supplied by Austrian and German ships blockaded at Piraeus by French sailors. A group of destroyers conducted a careful reconnaissance around the arsenal area.
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Balkans Hold Spotlight as War Effort Expands
The war centers on the Balkans with Romania joining fronts against Austria Hungary in the Carpathians. Artillery operates across Europe while infantry climbs only on the Transylvania Romanian border. Weather slows actions in France and along the eastern front as forces rest in Macedonia.
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August Unfavorable For Crop U S Report
The Department of Agriculture says August was unfavorable for cotton across nearly all regions. Severe drought hit Oklahoma and Texas causing fruiting to stop and plants to shed, while weevils damaged crops in Eastern and Southern Texas, Southern Arkansas, Western Florida, and Southwestern Georgia. Mississippi, Alabama and parts of Louisiana faced disastrous weevil damage.
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Senate Votes to Strike Out Raw Material Taxes in War Munitions Bill
The Senate unanimously eliminates proposed taxes on cotton and lumber and other raw materials used for war munitions as part of the emergency revenue bill. Senator Penrose accuses Southern congressmen of sectional tactics while a Democrat critic dismisses the opposing faction as a “motley group” of discredited forces.
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Roosevelt Attacks Admiral as Hughes Campaign Opens
In Lewiston Maine Theodore Roosevelt campaigned for Charles E Hughes. Roosevelt greeted supporters after landing in Weston and delivered a speech attacking the admiral and criticizing Hyphen.
Troops Ordered Home From Mexican Border Posts
The War Department ordered 16 000 National Guardsmen from New York New Jersey Illinois Missouri California Oregon Washington and Louisiana to return to state mobilization camps. General Funston will lose several regiments with selection left to him as 6000 regular artillerymen are sent home. Secretary Baker said more regiments may depart as transportation stays steady and border needs lessen.
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Senate bills tax exemption for insurance trust funds
Washington The Senate voted to exempt from taxation all trust funds of insurance companies held in reserve under state laws or by contract policyholders. The move followed a failed push by Senator McCumber to exempt all insurance investments. Senator Smith led the amendment for the Finance Committee revision. Insurance firms nationwide protested the measure as unjust to companies and stockholders.
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Girl Candidate Leads In Race For Congress
Helena Montana returns from the statewide primary show Miss Jeanette Rankin of Missoula leading Republican congressional candidates in the race for November.
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Greek Demonstration Draws Fifty Thousand in Athens
Athens reports a pro Entente demonstration before Venizelos home attended by about 50 000 people. A committee was named to present to King Constantine the Venizelos framed resolutions. The document urged decisive action if the people are not heard.
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Greece Joins Allies as War Rumors Rise
Dispatches from London claim Greece abandons neutrality and sides with the Entente. Reports mention King Constantine possibly abdicated with Crown Prince Constantine XIII named as successor and Venizelos as power behind the throne, while the British Foreign Office has no confirmation. An Entente fleet reportedly positions off Greece.
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Greek election delay and Balkan unrest reported
Dispatches from Athens suggest October Greek elections may be postponed by two weeks. Greek garrisons at Saloniki Vodena and Fort Little Varaburun surrender to a local committee taking over part of Macedonia. Saloniki uprising confirmed by British foreign office with exchanges of fire between friendly and loyal troops.
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President Wilson signs child labor bill in ceremony
President Wilson signed the child labor measure on Friday September 1 in Washington. The ceremony was witnessed by Secretary Wilson Senator Robinson Representative Keating Julia Lathrop head of the Children's Bureau and a large group of officials and supporters. The bill becomes effective September.
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Estate of Dead Engineer Leaves 24000 to Kin in North Carolina
Clerk John H. Cathey probates the will of William Brown of Bryton City North Carolina. The late engineer was killed recently in Willetson and left an estate totaling $24000. He leaves the bulk to relatives including his mother and sisters.
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