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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
12
A writer argues only those lacking influence gain favor with Hughes in 1912 political splits. Observers note Keen interest in Maine results and suggest a nominal Republican victory is needed to succeed. Party differences in Washington are under study by political watchers.
Long Washington Post summary notes a nine month race with Progressive realignment toward Republicans. It highlights Hughes leading, Roosevelt-era factions returning to GOP, and Wilson’s managers aiming to keep Democratic votes while courting ex-Progressives. Ohio, Wisconsin, and Indiana primaries cited as key indicators.
The piece describes home life split by suffrage politics with Mrs Jo H Hopkins and her husband on opposite sides. Hopkins supports Wilson while she opposes him. William Kent will stump for Hughes while her husband backs Wilson as national chair of the Wilson Nonpartisan League.
As the preliminary month ends in Maneta the La Tollette campaign resumes with renewed effort. The report notes Pine Tree State voters will shape September results affecting November outcomes amid Democratic tensions and national campaign scrutiny.
Norfolk men report tug Hansa formerly Thomas b Timmins arrived at Norfolk Aug 19 and filled bunkers with coal and supplies. Capt Zach Cullison denies the Hansa is here to meet the submarine Bremen tomorrow morning off the cape. Western marine observers suspect a possible Bremen rendezvous near midnight with a three funnel cruiser, likely Kr€nß? patrolling the capes.
Washington Post dispatch notes three DC organized militia units around Bisbee with regimental command seeking move of field hospital and Battery B. Signal corps horses suffer pneumonia due to altitude and rain. drill work at Waco proceeds amid praise from Maj Howard. Requisitions and outfitting consume days as inspections and paperwork slow readiness for border report.
London reports police raided all Berlin specialist clubs on Wednesday last. Many persons were arrested and large quantities of peace manifestoes and pamphlets were seized. Dispatch from Geneva today via Exchange Telegraph notes the raid as a crackdown on socialist activity.
Constantinople reports an official Turkish statement that their right wing advanced 25 miles in southern Armenia. British infantry supported by gunboats and motorboats attacked near Nasiriyeh on the Euphrates, four hours of fighting left 40 killed and 49 wounded for the enemy, while the Turkish right wing continued to push forward 49 kilometers in a generally favorable engagement along the coast.
New York City faces a potential strike as the New York Railway refuses to arbitrate the reinstatement of four surface workers and others who merged in violation of a weekly agreement. The union demands cover all surface, elevated, and subway workers, with a possible citywide action by Monday night unless concessions are granted.
Reported that the Italian liner Stampalia, armed for protection, was sunk while in government service after anti submarine action. The vessel last showed movement arriving July 40 from New York to Genoa with about 1700 passengers aboard on recent voyage.
New York reports Miss Alice Masaryk daughter of Prof Thomas Masaryk was freed from a Vienna prison on July 3 after being charged with high treason. Austrian officials stated her release came amid claims she aided her father’s Bohemian nationalist stance and protested Austria’s rule in the southern Balkans. An informal U.S. inquiry was indicated through Ambassador Penfield.
Amsterdam August 19 Count Eulenberg deputy commanding general of the First army corps resigns his post and is succeeded by Lieutenant General Von Hollen. The German emperor awards Count Eulenberg the Order of the Red Eagle First Class with laurels.
Tropical storm caused considerable property damage and great inconvenience to National Guard troops in the Laredo district. Practically every tent of the 9600 soldiers was blown down and men faced torrential rain for hours. No loss of life reported. Wind reached 60 miles per hour in Galveston as the storm raged.
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