Roumanians Advance on Hungary Amid War Developments
Roumanian troops push toward Hungary with reports from Bucharest of seventy counties mobilizing 800,000 troops. Clash near Kronstadt as German forces under von Mackensen prepare to strike Romanian lines. Ferdinand leaves Bucharest to command on the front amid plans for invasion and intensified mobilization.
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Serbia
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Roumania
Berlin
Germany
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Rome
Ferdinand
Rowmania
Toumania
Russia
Woumania
Danube
Vienna
Petrograd
Berne
Switzerland
Transylvania
Urich
Assy
Patria
Bukowina
Wilson urges Congress action on Grigis labor crisis
President Wilson addressed Congress amid a looming labor war, urging a permanent legal framework to prevent future emergencies. He proposed a military use rail plan, an eight hour workday for interstate lines, expanded arbitration powers, and a larger Interstate Commerce Commission to expedite wage and rate decisions. He admitted efforts to settle the dispute via mediation had failed, as strike leadership set a Labor Day walkout.
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United States
Wilson
Jofot
Congress
Board of Mediation and
Interstate Commerce Comission
al Trequesig
Interstate Enmmerce Commission
Sture
Taddress Congress
Ithe
Romania Declares War. Berlin Reacts Calmly to News
Berlin reports Romania has declared war on Austria Hungary following Germany’s recall of its minister. The city discusses implications as Roumanian officials and citizens react. Bulgaria is expected to follow Berlin’s lead and join the conflict.
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Roumania
Austria-Hungary
Bucharest
Roumaniana
Dr. Belgiman
Roumanian Legation Tonlekt
Legation
Bulgaria
Iead
Germany
Ernest von Reventlow
Tages Zaltung
von Tevettlow
Rountania
Vossiche Zeitung
Roumania Declares War Breaking From Triple Alliance
Bucharest reports to Count Czernin detailing Roumania’s exit from the Triple Alliance after Italy joined Hungary. The note cites fears of territorial changes, aims to safeguard national unity, and argues Austria Hungary’s war aims drove the break while Greece’s involvement looms.
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Petrograd
London
Roumania
Austria
Czernin
Roumanian Crown Council
Italy
Berlin
Raoumania
Hungary
Hengary
Austria- Hungary
Serbia
Pon
Greece War Entry Looms as Germany Monitors Greece
Aug. reports from Copenhagen and Athens indicate Germany eyes Greece entry into the war, with Greek ministers to meet the German chancellor amid Greek exodus. Bulgaria moves military to counter potential war, while King Constantine in Paris declines a Liberal Party audience due to recent surgery. Venizelos cites Bulgarian seizure of Kavala as proof of strategic collapse and criticizes demobilization and loss of artillery to Bulgarian forces.
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Constantine
Paris
Wavas
Athens
Kavala
Venizelos
Associated Press
Rail Presidents Stand Firm in Arbitration Call
Washington Aug 29 A committee of railway presidents released a public statement defending the railroads against an eight hour day shift without arbitration. They argue the industry bears vast costs for 10 hour days and oppose a large wage increase demanded by unions. They call for fair arbitration and dispute the suggestion that a six hour day has society's sanction.
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Railway Presidents
Ourines
United States
Hellers
Newlands
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Adamson
House Interstate Commerce Committers
Ktehin
United States Mall
Grand Army Meet Opens in Kansas City With Delegations Arriving
Between Missouri Kansas Iowa Minnesota and other states, 20000 attend the Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Kansas City. National officers estimate 2044 visitors already in city before noon and expect total turnout near 25000 after all arrivals.
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Missouri
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Iona
Minnesota
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Wilson Signs Three Administration Bills
Wilson in Washington signs three bills advancing the administration's preparedness program. The action includes signing an appropriation measure and related legislative items. The report notes the move as part of ongoing governmental preparations.
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Washington, D.C
Developments in Rain Crisis Washington Aug Hawk
Washington Aug crisis developments report negotiations between leaders and President Wilson rise in tension as a strike looms. Brotherhood leaders order a 2 42 start. Wilson to address Congress at 2 30 with proposals for new banks to prevent the strike. Proposals include enlarging the interstate commerce commission, an eight hour day law for railroad workers, and measures to empower the federal board of mediation and extend regulation.
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Wilson
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HePeo Commission
Feder Board of Predation
Interstante
Conunision
Brotherhood Men File Objections to Canadian Act
Washington August 29 The Brotherhood voices opposition to legislation modeled on the Canadian commission plan. The statement argues that abolition of slavery is more effectively guaranteed by the Wilssave or compulsory investigation acts of the Canadian Industrial disputes act.
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Washington
D. C
Aus
Brotherhood Hearts
Carretson
Stone
Len
Carter
Canadian Commission
Labor Day Set as Strike Date
Washington D G August 28 The secret strike order designates Labor Day Monday September 4 1916 at 7 am as the hour the general railway strike becomes effective if a settlement is not reached. The notice states workers voted overwhelmingly for the eight hour day and overtime and that violence will not be tolerated and that all men on strike must stay off company property except designated duties.
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Tecama Knoon
Blonday
Brotherhood Leaders Move to Preempt Legislation on Rail Strike
Washington reports a step by labor leaders to preempt a proposed law banning strikes on railroads. President Wilson outlined an eight hour day plan and a full probe while congress prepared to assemble. Arbitration was urged by railroad executives who rejected Wilson’s settlement proposal.
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To &O
Congress
Six Robbers Loot Two Banks Near Homer Ill
Six robbers blew safes in two Homer Illinois banks early today, escaping in a car with about 13 000 dollars. From Raynor Raab bank 3600 and Citizens bank 4500 were taken. Explosions were simultaneous and muffled. Wires to the town were cut delaying pursuit. banks could not reopen until funds were sent from Danville.
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Homer
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Floot
Raynor & Raab Bank
Citizens Bank
Soldiers to remain on border through spring
A new order from Brownsville headquarters requires drills with field problems and combat exercises for troops stationed at Mercedes Texas. The schedule runs from September 1 to March 31 1917 and signals plans to keep the border board active until then.
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Tex
Brownsville
Riot in Sofia Ends With Assassination of Officers
Wireless from Rome reported by London that two officers, one Turkish and one German, were shot dead during a serious riot in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, this afternoon.
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