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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson asks Congress for guidance as rail executives reject an eight hour day. Senate leaders discuss backing a rate increase while the Brotherhoods meet to decide next steps. A response from rail executives is awaited as negotiations loom.
New York Aug 26 officials report a severe aurora borealis disruption to telegraph and telephone circuits. By midnight service east of Chicago to Minneapolis was about half normal with southern routes less affected. Wires ran with earth currents from 75 volts positive to 75 negative, causing long outages and many lines out of commission for hours.
Washington reports predict Congress may stay in session beyond next Saturday as two remaining bills the revenue measure and urgent deficiency move forward. Senator Owen pushes corrupt practices legislation, while President appears at the Capitol amid talk of a railroad strike and urgent matters. Debate over immigration and other measures adds to delay chances.
Early returns from Texas Democratic senatorial primary show Charles A Culberson with 146,507 votes and former Governor G Colquitt with 83,457. Culberson known as the Wilson candidate, Colquitt opposed Wilson on Mexican policy, and Culberson dominates large counties while Colquitt carries most German American counties.
Chihuahua reporters say more than half of Villa adherents slipped past government troops through Santa Gertrudis and headed to the San Andres district to uncover ammunition caches. It is reported Villa himself was not present with the group.
Admiral Mayo's Red fleet defeats Helm's Blue in a grand naval war game staged off New York and Rhode Island. The simulation lands an invading force at Far Rockaway, seals Red command of the sea, and drives Blue to near annihilation before culminating at Newport after four days of maneuvers.
A band of about 50 armed Mexican raiders crossed the Rio Grande near Ruidosa and looted American ranches, driving off cattle and horses while residents fled to the hills. U.S. Army Sixth Cavalry from Presidio pursued the raiders. the Pennsylvania militia supports the effort. Col. Rojas of Ojinaga promised cooperation. The raid disrupted ranch life but it remained unclear if the raiders crossed the boundary or escaped with stock intact.
Amsterdam reports by decree the Roumanian council of ministers raised the extraordinary army credit to 600 million francs, per a Monitor publication. Paris cites a Berne wireless dispatch noting Emperor William plans to send Duke Albrecht of Mecklenburg to Roumania on a special mission, which King Ferdinand deems opportune to handle through ministers.
Charles E Hughes wrapped up three weeks of touring with a large Denver meeting and plans a mountain retreat at Estes Park for three days. He urged a businesslike administration, attacked the Wilson record on cost of living, and highlighted gaps in constitutional rights, while Denver crowds greeted him warmly and Colorado was noted as a doubtful state in the 1924 political landscape.
Buenos Aires reports that entente ministers pressed the government to intern any hostile submarine as a war engine and reportedly urged neutral states to adopt the same policy. A travel note offers Baltimore service by the hour at 175 round trip with weekend discounts described in the snippet.
Bulgarians seized Startila fort after killing its commander and garrison. Allied bombardment continued along the Struma and Doiran fronts as Serbians were reportedly repulsed after eighteen attacks. British cavalry along the Aegean coast fled as Bulgarians pushed toward Orfano and seized several villages including Kreta and Dizravik while Russian troops reached Saloniki to join allied forces.
Captain M F Wade of the Edward Pierce reports passing a submarine near Winter Quarter Light at 5 a m. The submersible loomed from semidarkness off the steamer’s starboard beam and headed south by southwest. It was unseen by the captain and its identity remains unknown.
Athena reports that entente powers debate Greece policy as Greece contemplates its response to allies demands. The Patria cites doubts that Greek demobilization and guarantees of benevolent neutrality suffice amid a changing military and political climate.
Rome reports Italian Alpine troops push along the Fassa Alps and Tra vanen zs valleys with gains near Monte Cauriol and Forcella del Casratl while repelling enemy counterattacks. Front activity remains heavy in places with artillery exchanges noted. Berlin later mentions a failed Italian stack in the Dolomites and fading fighting.
Nome Alaska August 26 United States guard cutter McCulloch is expected to reach Nome with the Borden Lane Arctic expedition party after their new power schooner Great Bear was wrecked August 10 off Pinnacle Rock near St Matthews Island. The crew survived fifteen days on provisions from the wreck before rescue by the McCulloch.
Reports from Santiago indicate a severe earthquake struck northern Chile with Tocopilla residents fleeing inland. Additional U.S. towns including Statesville Hickory Conover Newton reported tremors on August 26, with no damage noted. A last line advertises a round trip rail offer from Baltimore & Ohio departing at 765 am in September.
Paris and Gen Haig report repulses of German assaults on the Somme and Verdun fronts. German efforts concentrated near Thiepval Guillemont Maurepas with French and British counterattacks stabilizing positions. Wiltshire and Worcestershire troops held lines amid heavy bombardment near Moquet farm and Thiepval.
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