Passage of Adamson Eight Hour Measure Expected in House
Washington dispatches describe Senate warnings that giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix wages and hours could derail the Adamson eight hour bill. House action delayed by a recommit vote, with leadership signaling passage to avert a railway strike.
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Greece Abdication Rumor Spurs Balkan War Talk
Saloniki dispatches claim King Constantine has abdicated in favor of Crown Prince George and Venizelos may wield power behind Greece’s potential entente intervention. Reports note Greek troop actions in Macedonia and Romanian movements, while fronts on the Somme see heavy artillery and limited gains as German forces launch counterattacks along the Ginchy Ish Wood line.
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Leaders See Eight Hour Bill Pass As Congress Returns
Washington reports indicate early progress on President Wilson's program to avert a railway strike. The Adamson bill for an eight hour day receives Senate and House attention as committee work begins. Wilson met with Democratic leaders while urging speedy action.
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Eight Hour Bill Advances Amid Rail Labor Debate
The Senate discusses an eight hour basic day for railroads exceeding 100 miles with exemptions for electric transit. The Interstate Commerce Commission considered wage schedules while the Adamson bill clears the House committee. A Kitchin rule for two general debate sessions is reported as the House aims for passage by late afternoon. Continued on page 7.
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Railroads Say Adamson Bill Unconstitutional Threatens Strike
Chicago Sept 1 railroad officials warned that the Adamson bill, if passed, would be unconstitutional and provoke delays or a strike. Leaders from Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Chicago and Northwestern indicated lawyers expect the bill to crumble in court. Publicity on the strike plans grew as railroads prepared embargoes and urged travelers to stay home while Brotherhoods pressed Congress for arbitration.
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Constantine I abdicated as Greece seeks Entente stance
London reports King Constantine I abdicated in favor of Crown Prince with Venizelos behind him. Premiers and Entente relations shift as Greece eyes neutrality and potential alliance actions. Despatches note censorship and uncertain timing of departure from Athens, with continued debate over Greece’s wartime role and leadership.
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