Wilson to Address Congress on Strike
President Wilson plans to address Congress to avert or end the threatened nationwide railroad strike. He wide consulted railroad leaders and Brotherhood chiefs as talks center on an eight hour day, wage increases, and government action. The plan includes a commission inquiry and possible federal operation of railroads if a strike occurs.
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Roads Ready to Fight Guardsmen Not Available
The Washington Post reports in Chicago that railroads have prepared to sustain normal operations during a strike. Pennsylvania and Santa Fe systems will run the most trains with strikebreakers guarding property. Army or National Guard may be used if required to guard mail trains, but troops are not readily available.
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Dinner orgy scandal rocked New York officials amid white slavery probe
New York district attorney Swann described a sensational dinner attended by a prominent city official and wealthy men that led to an 85 page affidavit. He vowed to publish all names tied to the event as part of the white slave investigation. A 25 page affidavit details a Passover party scene and alleged coercion of Pauline Mink’s alleged employee.
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Stand Firm On Strike Order At White House Conference
President Wilson told railway executives that brotherhood chiefs refused to withdraw the September 4 strike order. Officials said the order will not automatically take effect and operatives may not stop work until a code message is sent to home district chairs. Some executives plan to return to their properties, not hopeless but near it, as Wilson ponders a national appeal for labor and management to sacrifice for the public interest.
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Greek Chief to Be Advocate of Allies
Gen Constantine Moschopoulos, new chief of staff, told the Associated Press he aims to strengthen Greece entente ties. He cited 11 months with allied forces at Saloniki and good relations with Gen Sarril and British generals. He will visit Seliniki then confer with the French commander before resuming duties.
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Eighteen Villa Followers Shot by Mexican Forces
In Corralitos near the Durango line Gen Domingo Arrieta’s forces captured eighteen Villa followers. They were immediately tried by a drum-head court-martial and executed, according to official reports received today by Gen Trevino.
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Poincare Welcomes New Ally Into the Entente
Aug 28 report from Parts states President Poincare sent a telegram to King Ferdinand of Romania praising Romanians for answering the call of their oppressed brothers and announcing France’s warmest congratulations as Romania enters the entente.
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Greek King Constantine Under Knife Again
London Aug 28 Reuters Athens report states King Constantine of Greece underwent a minor operation Sunday. The king has recently been indisposed with inflammation around a wound from his June 1915 operation. He earlier suffered a relapse from pleurisy requiring removal of part of his tenth rib.
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Germans Expect Greece to Join Allies War Effort
Berlin reports the Lokal Anzeiger says Romania's entry may push Greece toward joining the Allies. It notes Greece demobilized its army, foreign troops on Greek soil, and the difficulty of recalling troops while under threat, with Germany promising continued fight toward victory.
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Heavy fighting at Fleury and Somme fronts
British and German reports describe heavy artillery duels and limited progress along the Somme with counterattacks and hand to hand fighting. Fleury repulsed German assault, Delville wood activity noted, and air losses reported as crews push through the night.
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Railroads Ready to Fight as Congress Appeals Looms
The issue announces an appeal to Congress by i Wiseon and notes railroads prepared to oppose plans. It lists other wide ranging items including societal notes and sports, with a focus on ongoing international tensions and domestic political maneuvering.
NO GOLD ON DEUTSCHLAND SHIP CARGO CLAIMS DISSIPATED
Baltimore August 28. Reports claimed gold in the Deutschland cargo, but the customs house manifest shows only crude ore bar nickel and crude tin weighing 1 735 760 pounds. The publicized underwater manifest was released at the wharf and clarifies the returned voyage cargo.
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Roumania Declares War and Expands World Conflict
Germany declares war on Roumania after Roumania attacks Austria Hungary. Revolving fronts spread across Transylvania and Hungary as Italy and London react with enthusiasm. Ensuing declarations set stage for broader engagement as diplomats flee capitals and censorship rises.
Kaiser Cancels Visit As War Declaration Shocks Europe
London dispatch says the Kaiser learning of Italy and Romania declaring war in Cracow with Gen von Falkenhayn halted his tour. He sped back to German headquarters in the east at Plensky. He anticipated a visit to Berlin this week.
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Serbs Gain Ground as Bulgarians Attack Fronts Repulsed
A stark war dispatch cites Serbian progress near Vatrenik in Macedonia as Bulgarian assaults on the Banica Ostrovo road fail with heavy losses. British monitors shell Struma mouth while strikes on Dnieper fronts show mixed results for both sides.
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Italian Ship Sunk With One Sailor Dead In Mediterranean
Perpignan France August 38 Italian vessel Manille torpedoed by a submarine and towed into Port Vendres by crew of 27. One sailor killed and two wounded. London August 28 Steamship Leandros sunk. crew saved. Leandros Greek vessel 1569 tons, 269 feet, built at South Shields.
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Greek Prince at Windsor Visit to English King
Court Circular reports Prince Andrew of Greece has arrived at Windsor Castle for a visit with the English King. The London dispatch confirms the royal party's arrival and planned audience at Windsor.
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Cat adopts three mice in unusual kindness
Special to The Washington Post from Middletown New York on August 28 reports Mrs Greenleaf of Huguenot adopted three mice after they were presented to her to kill. The cat treated the rodents with unexpected kindness and appears to have taken them as replacements for her lost kittens.
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Paper Shortage Forces Washington Post Draft
Due to paper scarcity newspapers nationwide urge readers to print fewer copies starting September 1. The Washington Post will cut exchanges and free copies. readers are asked to leave orders with agents, carriers, or newsdealers for the daily and Sunday editions.
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Masks foil attack with poison gas in World War I front
Rome reports Austrians attacked along multiple fronts but were repulsed with losses and prisoners taken. Gas at Monte Zebio failed due to masks. heavy artillery fire persisted around Gorizia, Carso, Isonzo bridges, and Callone lines as Italian forces defended positions.
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Madoo Improves as Temperature Drops at Home
Spring Lake reports Mrs William G McAdee recovering from typhoid fever, with lower temperature and improving condition after several days of illness. She remained at home, while relatives and physicians monitor her progress and hope for continued recovery.
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Venizelos warns king on politics amid Greek panic in Kavala
Fifty thousand Venizelos supporters rally before the king's residence urging a committee to demand neutral royal stance and military readiness for possible upheaval. The scene shifts to Kavala where Bulgarian occupation triggers massive refugee flows, chaotic streets, overloaded boats, and widespread panic as residents flee toward seaborne arrivals.
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War Council Called by King of Greece
Athens August 28 King Constantine called a war council after Roumania joined the war. The meeting aims to decide future action as Bulgarian incursions into Greece push the country toward hostilities amid large demonstrations in favor of joining the Entente. The Ger Moschopoulos detachment, a unit loyal to the Entente, is noted in reports.
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