Roumania Likely to Join Allies If Russian Drive Wins
Constantinople August 13 reports heavy fighting east of the Suez Canal as British and Turkish forces clash and Mesopotamia sees attacks and retreats. Turkish advances in Persia and along the Caucasus are noted while British pressure drives retreating Turkish and Russian forces eastward. Roumania, watching a renewed Russian offensive, faces siege conditions and weighs joining the Allies as hopes rise for gains in Transylvania amid a wary Balkan mood.
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United States urged to supervise Nicaragua election
Dispatches from here say US oversight of Nicaragua’s October election is needed to ensure fairness and protect American lives and prestige. One candidate reportedly courted US friendship, while Chamorro’s platform is attacked by Cuadra’s faction, raising fears of disorder on polling day.
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French Break German Trenches In 80 Minute Assault
French forces breached the third German trench line from Hardecourt to the Somme after a massive artillery bombardment. The advance continued across the front with hand to hand fighting, taking strong works and redoubts. Maurepas area saw intense combat though French losses were lower than expected, and the village soon came under French control.
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Russian Drive Will Be Difficult To Check
Major Moraht admits that stopping the Russian offensive will be very difficult. He notes five divisions atStockholm and renewed northern attacks, with a fierce Galicia push. He warns against dismissing each Russian move and stresses the need to halt or roll back the advance despite strong Hindenburg defenses.
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Allies Describe Balkan Front Engagements as Mock Attacks Near Doiran
Sofia reports say Entente forces staged front actions near Doiran were repulsed. A day of bombardment followed by artillery fire silenced Bulgarian positions and a later renewed assault yielded no infantry attack. A detachment near Panova repulsed. French and German reports conflict on Doiran fighting.
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Wilson Wins Straw Vote at Columbia University
Wilson won a straw ballot at Columbia University conducted by the Spectator with 1216 votes of 2144. Hughes received 48, Benson 50, Hanly 28, Reimer 2. Hughes carried the New York delegation 277 to 211 and also carried Indiana and the New England votes. Women outnumbered men two to one but participated less, and voted for Wilson despite Hughes's suffrage declaration.
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Hughes Pettifogger Charges Draw Nominative Remarks
Secretary McAdoo dismissed Charles E Hughes remarks as pettifogging over the Daniel Finn appointment to succeed Henry N Clapp as assistant appraiser of merchandise in New York. He claimed Hughes has a monopoly in that field and said the public would not be served by a statement on the matter.
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Hughes Speech to Women on Return from Campaign Tour
Charles E Hughes rests in Spokane as he resumes coast bound campaign with a women voters meeting and general public address planned. He travels to Tacoma and Seattle then Portland and San Francisco finishing a five state tour amid cordial reception and ongoing Progressive defection concerns.
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Priest Killed At Front Visit A Puzzle To The World
The Rev Hitler Bioletti, 37, formerly prefect of the junior division at St Charles College, was killed at the front in France after defying army rules by appealing to Gen Joffre to be placed in the firing line. Born in Lyons and educated in Rome, he came to the United States in 1905 and taught at St Charles College before moving to California.
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Holds Off on Brandeis Impartiality Question Clouds Court
Special to The Washington Post reports delay in naming three American commissioners to meet Carranza's representatives over Mexican border questions, amid Chief Justice White’s opposition to Brandeis serving on the commission. The chief justice fears court impartiality could be compromised by justices handling political matters. White is also said to have opposed Hughes resigning to run for the Republican nomination. Creamery butter in cold storage totals and eggs show declines from last year, per Agriculture Dept with monthly holdings announcements upcoming.
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Pinchot Attacks Lane Over Western Air Reserve Plan
Former forest service chief Gifford Pinchot accuses Interior Secretary Lane of abandoning conservation policies. He warns the Phelan land amendment would open Navy air reserves, risking destruction of off shore lands and undermining naval ship construction. He cites recent denial but claims Lane influences the measure.
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Internal Income Soars as Revenues Hit $51 Million
The Internal Revenue Service reports a fiscal year total of $51,572,288 with a $97,104,264 increase over 1915. Ordinary collections reach $387,786,036, income tax $124,927,253, emergency tax $84,278,302, and rents from spirits tobacco and related duties. Details show tax brackets with specific amounts, plus $37,000,000 from documentary stamps and $29,000,000 from a 50 cent extra on fermented liquor. The cost of collection is about $71,196,090, up from $6,804,688 the prior year.
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