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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1916

Page

4

Serbian Advance Continues in Macedonia as French Report Doubts Bulgarian Gains

Aug 24 dispatches say Serbian forces push toward Vetrenik and Lake Doiran while French reports claim Bulgarian successes are limited to occupying undefended Greek territory. Bulgarian attacks northwest of Lake Ostrovo repulsed with heavy losses on both sides. Athens notes Venizelos criticizes Bulgarians for Kavala occupation and mobilization of army corps.

Ljumnica Vetienik War Office Macedonia Lake Ostrovo Shcement Strumac Lake Doiran Vardar Marzenel Aviation Feld 1Umnica Vetrenik Athens Kavala Venizelos Associated Press Khavala Freek

Czar's Troops Aid Contested Romanian Front Amid Tilt Toward Entente

Romanian detachments clashed with Austro Hungarian guards near Rothenthurm and Predeal as Romania moves to force passes into Hungary and Tolgyes while talks of withdrawing from the German alliance surface. Russian alignment coexists with Romanian efforts on the Hukowinlar front.

Ferdinand Boris Carpathian Hungary Rothenthurm Hermanstadt Predeal Ces Platz Eastern Carpathians Jasses Tolgyes Pass

Dies in fall on Potomac Long Bridge during bridge draw action

George Callahan a 47 year old night engineer fell 60 feet from the top rung of the Long bridge ladder to the tracks below while ascending to open the draw. He was killed instantly as witnesses noted vertigo may have caused the fall. Callahan leaves a wife and three children. An engine was summoned and the body moved to the district morgue.

Potomac River George Callahan Linwood Place Samuel Reilly Secret Service James Johnson Fifth Street George Hatton Delray Jersey Callahan Ig

Wilson Confers With Party Leaders No Remedy Found

President Wilson urged brotherhood leaders to rescind their strike order pending Congress action but they refused. He warned public opinion will oppose a strike, intends to press Congress and may appeal to leaders’ patriotism if needed. Rail heads prepared for potential strikes, despite arbitration plans, as talks stalled and both sides publicized firm positions.

Wilson Brotherhoods Congress Garretson Stone Carter Lee Washington Mhey Brotherhood Belove Cummins Senate Capitol Clark

Debate Over Wine Tax Embargo In Revenue Bill

The Senate debated the administration revenue bill focusing on corporation tax and wine tax. Amendments to exempt subsidiaries and insurers were defeated while Hughes substitute restored partial Agriculture Department control over sweet wines and required labeling of Eastern wines with production locality. The discussion centered on Phelan Pomerone and Stone positions from wine states.

Senate O Gorman Thensurance Fhelan Hughes Department of Agriculture Phelan Pomerone Stone

Mayors and council clash over city attorney election

Alexandria reports a split in the new city council over choosing a corporation attorney. Some favor letting voters decide at the November 7 general election, while others want a council vote for the short Fisher term. Attorney H Noel Garner is the only declared candidate. others may enter if voters decide. Meanwhile a large Gypsy Smith evangelistic campaign tent is rising in the square with 2,000 seats and nightly services through October 1, with a 600-voice choir planned under Prof Cole. A morning fire at 701 North Washington Street damaged a two-story frame home owned by Charles Ewald, with smoke exposure to the family and cellar origin. Bishop Wilson named Rev E W Register to a committee aiming to unify Methodist Episcopal Church and Methodist Episcopal Church South conferences, signaling a possible reunion within two years. Alexandria Lodge No 768 and Eastern Star No 42 scheduled excursions to Colonial Beach and Marshall Hall, while the American Indian Guard Band tour drew strong attendance. Tyson Janney of Occoquan contributed 40 to aid Alexandria firefighters. Max Rosenfeld purchased the King Street property at 608 and 610.

Ashington Post Burdeau King Street Alexandria Samuel P Fisher Gypsy Smith Jr King Cameron Peyton and West Streets Norton Memorial Hall St Paula Episcopal Church Cole North Washington Street Charles Ewald Ewald

Johnson cites district debt and federal refunds

In a briefing yesterday Chairman Johnson of the District committee said the District owes the Federal Treasury 125000 dollars. He indicated details would come later as he reviews sums turned into the Federal Treasury totaling about 2000000 dollars including reimbursements for care of inmates at St Elizabeths Hospital rents from the Washington Market Company and other items over the past four years. He spoke amid criticism of taxation theories and fiscal relations between the district and the general government.

Brotherhood W G Lee Saii District of Columbia Johnson District Committee Federal Treasury House St Elizabeths Hospital Washington Market Company Johnsons

Hay Resigns from Congress as Air-Kinfas C Chair

Representative James Hay of Air Kinfas C submitted resignation to Speaker Clark effective September 30. Hay, named associate justice of the court of appeals, was understood to serve until the session adjourned and had chaired the Military Affairs Committee.

James Hay Air- Kinfas C Committee On Military Affairs Clark Hay Justlee Court of Appeals

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