Memphis Cruiser Disaster Drowns Twenty in Santo Domingo
The armored cruiser Memphis driven ashore in Santo Domingo harbor, with twenty men drowned from a motorboat return to the ship. Castine gunboat escaped, and Memphis will be a total loss. The Memphis formerly Tennessee, 14,500 tons, 23,000 horsepower, launched 1904, served in relief and refugee operations during the European war outbreak.
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English
Earthquake in Formosa Destroys 600 Homes in Morrison Area
An earthquake struck southern Formosa near Mount Morrison yesterday causing the destruction of 600 houses and resulting in 2 deaths. Local authorities report widespread damage and mobilize relief efforts.
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British Check Attack as German Infantry Fails Near Pozieres
British trenches near Pozieres repelled a German attempt with only minor infantry action and continued heavy artillery fire. French forces gained ground near Thiaumont and repelled counterattacks at Fleury and Vaux while reporting progress near Verdun and Guillemont.
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King George Rejoices At Roumania's Stand
King George and the British government express great satisfaction at Roumania joining the entente. The message welcomes Roumania into the war and notes the army will fight alongside Allied forces, hastening triumph and fulfilling Romanian national aspirations.
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GaffneyAccuses British After Munich Posting
Former American consul general at Munich T St. John Gaffney, who returned to the U S last October, traveled on the Denigh steamer Frederik VII arriving today. He charges British authorities at Kirkwall with seizing private letters papers and beads after his protest and says he will pursue an appeal through his attorney to Secretary Lansing. He also says he will work to elect Charles Hughes.
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Charles Lyons Hughes
Czar's Troops Aid Roumanian Attack In War News
London reports rapid military developments as Roumania enters the war. Romanian forces strike Hungary at three points, with King Ferdinand joining the frontier staff. Vienna concedes Austro-Hungarian retreat while Russian Roumanian junction forms on the Danube. Greece’s entry and Bulgarian shifts loom, with rumors of Rusophile leadership in Sofia and Bulgarian plans for defeat outlined by experts.
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Boris Hag
Radoslavoff
Serbia's Prince Hopes to Rebuild a Ruined Nation
Serbs face widespread destruction after war as Prince Alexander of Serbia writes from Saloniki. He fears desertion upon return, cites massacres and looted towns, but expresses belief that peace will free Serbs from Austrian rule and help create a strong Balkan state. He urges unity and warns against separate peace with Bulgaria.
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Europe
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Monitors Bombard Roumanian Towns At Danube Iron Gates
London reports Austrian monitors and batteries bombarded Verciorova Turnu Severin and Giurgevo along the Danube near Sofia to Bucharest route. The dispatch notes these towns hold artillery defenses and mentions Vintila Bratianu becoming minister of war with his brother J J Bratianu remaining premier as coalition ministry talks unfold.
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Times
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Russians Repulse Volhynia Attacks In War Report
Petrograd reports strong German attacks against Russian positions in Volhynia were repulsed. German use of poison shells is noted with 2,000 fired in a single bombardment. An official East Front update mentions increased artillery activity west of the Stokhod and new infantry engagements near Rudka Czerviacze.
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Volhynia
Bertin
East Front
Stokhod
Rudka Czerviascze
Dneister
Carpathians
Kaiser Dismisses AIS Chief of Staffs
Berlin, Aug. 29 The emperor dismissed Gen. Erich von Falkenhayn and named Field Marshal von Hindenburg chief of the general staff. Gen. Ludendorff, Hindenburgs' chief of staff, was appointed first quartermaster general.
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Wilson to speak in Kentucky amid railroad strike threat
President Wilson remains determined to address Wodginsville Kentucky next Monday. He will depart Friday for Shadow Lawn where Saturday he will be formally notified of his renomination. He will pass through Washington Monday on journey to Kentucky as railroad officials assure no delay to the presidential train.
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New York Dancing Professors to Redefine Dances
The New York Society of Professors of Dancing will meet at the Hotel Majestic on September for three days to decide the dances for the coming season. They predict fox trot and walking the dog will fade while violin led reels and polka revive, with the Blue Danube waltz returning to fashionable balls.
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New York Society of Professors of Dancing
Hotel Majestic
Nedate
Blue Danube
Embargo on Freight Sparks Rail Strike Preparations
Railroads move to halt perishables and impose embargoes as alerts rise over a looming nationwide strike. New Haven, Pennsylvania and others consider measures. New York milk trains urged to continue. officials warn of delays for passengers amid nervous commerce and political debate over eight hour day.
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Washington Post cuts to conserve paper
Owing to scarce news print paper the Washington Post will abolish returns, cut off exchanges and free copies from September 1 and print only copies actually ordered. Readers are urged to place orders with agents, carriers or newsdealers for daily and Sunday issues.
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Daily God
Index to Today's Issue 1 Cruisers Memphis Wrecked
The issue highlights various items including a wreck involving the Memphis cruiser and reports on British probing actions at the Somme. It also notes pacings with the Czar's troops aiding Roumanians, an embargo on freight, and political updates from primaries to congressional appeals.
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Blease
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Townsend is Renominated in Michigan Primary Returns
Detroit, Aug 29 United States Senator Charles E B Townsend of Michigan was forecast to be renominated on the Republican ticket after statewide returns show him leading William H Hill of Detroit in every precinct reported Diekema Sleeper and Leland each led for governor with close margins There were no Democratic contests.
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Plotter Fay Escapes Prison Gate Walk With Fellow Inmate
Fay a former German army officer convicted last May of conspiracy to sink ships carrying munitions escaped from the Federal prison with Willam Knobloch. They walked past guard J. W. Pouncey claiming to repair arc lights and vanished. Warden Zerbst called it the worst case and an investigation will follow. no arrest announced.
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Johnson in Close Race in California Senate Primary
Early returns from 178 precincts show Gov. Hiram W. Johnson leading in California while William H. Booth trails. Johnson's camp cites labor district support in San Francisco and notes the governor would run on the Progressive ticket if defeated on the Republican line.
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Willia H. Booth
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Hiram W. Johnson
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President urges Congress to block strike amid fixed quit date
President Wilson laid the railway strike crisis before Congress urging immediate ICC expansion and reorganization. Brotherhood leaders vow to fight provisions they oppose while railroad executives say the plan would hinder strike onset. Negotiations ended after arbitration proposal rejection as Labor Day strike looms.
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Blease Headlines Nelson M Manning Runoff Possibility
Columbia Aug 29 former Gov Cole L Blease leads Democratic primary but may need a second race on September 12 to secure the nomination for governor with Manning holding a strong lead over Cooper while Bethea and Carter appear renominated for lieutenant governor and state treasurer respectively.
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Cole L. Blease
Richard L Manning
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Robert A. Cooper
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