Greek Revolt Spreads as Allied Move On Athens
Reports from London and Athens indicate Greece faces a spreading revolution with martial law proclaimed in Athens and Piraeus. Allied troops believed landed at Piraeus to march on Athens, while King Constantine’s abdication remains unconfirmed and Greece pursues friendly neutrality toward the entente.
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Defend Macedonia Rally Sparks Greek Public Alarm
In Saloniki on September 2 a national defense committee appealed to Greeks to join allied forces defending Macedonia. The Eleventh army division, police, and liberal party unite. a general mobilization is to be decreed. War fever rises as volunteers are urged and meetings organized. A provisional Macedonian government is proclaimed with gendarmes and cavalry joining. An Athens dispatch cites a manifesto calling for volunteers to guard Greece and warns elections on October 8 may be delayed to avert disaster.
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Man Held In Mississippi Identified As Fay Escapee
Corinth Mississippi September 2 A man matching the description of Lieut Robert Fay who escaped from the Atlanta federal prison is held by police. Fay was sentenced to eight years for plotting to blow up submarines ships in New York.
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Austrians evacuate Roumanian border cities in early Sept
Vienna reports Hermannstadt and other Transylvania cities evacuated by Austrian troops as Roumanians push through Red Tower pass. In Galicia, Russians advance toward Halicz, within 10 miles of the railway town. Austro-Hungarian defense holds near Orsova, Nagy-Sreben and Bepsi-Szent Giorgy evacuated. Russian offensive toward Lemberg continues with heavy fighting and Austrian counterattacks repulsed.
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Mexican Peace Envoys Arrive in New York
Ignazio Bonillas and Alberto J. Paul, members of the Mexican commission, arrive in New York with families and staff to confer with the United States. Secretary Lansing and ambassador designate Arredondo meet them at the hotel. Loanvis Cabrera is to arrive later. The first commission meeting is set for Monday.
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Loanvis Cabrera
Weather Outlook for Washington Week Ahead
Weather forecast issued today predicts a warm start to the week with above normal temperatures in the plains states and upper Mississippi valley. Scattered showers are expected Tuesday or Wednesday with a cooler turn after Wednesday as the period begins Sunday.
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Hughes Arrives in St Louis for Three Speeches
St Louis September 2 Charles E F Hughes Republican candidate for president with Mrs Hughes arrived from Kansas City. A reception committee and suffrage group met them and hosted a public reception at a downtown hotel. Three speeches were on the agenda, main address to be at the Coliseum tonight.
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Treaty With Canada Protects Game Birds
New York reports that the US Senate ratified a treaty with Canada protecting migratory birds. It bars shooting birds important to agriculture at any time, limits open seasons to under three and a half months, and prevents hunting during breeding season. The agreement follows a three year campaign by farmers sportsmen and conservationists led by the American Game Protective Association.
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Wilson Fires Opening Gun Of His Reelection Campaign
President Wilson accepted the Democratic nomination at Shadow Lawn in Long Branch amid a large crowd. He attacked Republicans as inactive and praised his administration while urging continued freedoms and progress, predicting victory in November.
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Wilson-isms and Democratic record quote misquote
The text presents a partisan defense praising the Democratic party and a candidate's claim of following the Progressive platform while criticizing Republicans for protectionism. It includes remarks on diplomacy, Mexican policy, loyalty, and the speaker's American citizenship, asserting no foreign allegiance and a focus on oppressed people over property rights.
Deny distress calls from a naval vessel near Christobal
Washington dispatch says distress calls picked up yesterday near Christobal in the Canal Zone were not from any American warship. Navy officials state none were in the area.
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Bids to open for 30 hydro aeroplanes at Navy
Washington September 2. Bids will be opened Tuesday at the Navy Department for 30 hydro aeroplanes for the navy aviation school at Pensacola Florida. All must be delivered within 69 days, with a maximum speed of 60 to 70 miles an hour.
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Senate Leaders Plan To Adjourn Congress Thursday
Washington reports Senate Republicans and Democrats expect adjournment on Thursday after debates over Owens corrupt practices bill. Senator Simmons states the Senate has made up its mind not to take up the measure, as temperatures and archival notes mix with the political forecast.
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Boumanis advance checked in lower Transylvania report
Vienna states Boumanis forces were repulsed near the Iron Gates of the Danube. Evacuation of Transylvania progresses with limited fighting. Vienna notes abandonment of Mermannatadt. Russians launch wide front offensive in Bukovina and eastern Galicia, most assaults fail. Bulgarians renew attacks at Macedonian front. Serbians regain some ground. Greek royal fate unclear as provisional government forms in Macedonia. Germans retake Somme trenches south of Dernier. Small British gain near Delville Wood ends in London.
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Harvester Magnate Jones Dies in Pasadena
Pasadena obituary notes the death of W. H. Jones aged 70, vice president and director of International Harvester. He earlier chaired Chicago manufacturing ventures and died at his Pasadena home after a year of ill health. Funeral arrangements were being made. he is survived by his widow and son Garfield R. Jones, an attorney in Pasadena.
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Runaway Freight Cars Injure Two in Lafayette Stop
Recoupling a freight train on a steep grade at Altamont released 15 cars which plunged down the incline and struck the rear of a Big Four passenger train stalled near the Lafayette station. No fatalities. Two men reported slightly injured.
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Germans Occupy French Trenches In Violent Fight
German forces reoccupied trenches on the Somme front south of Extres after attacks. British official staff report a minor operation northwest of Delville Wood retook by Germans Thursday. Other line segments saw no major infantry encounters and both sides increased artillery activity with gas shells used.
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Greece Urges Armies to Spare Ancient Treasures
London dispatch reports Greece, amid rising war tensions, formally asks beligerent powers to protect ancient monuments and national treasures during any military operations in Greek territory or sieges. The note, dated Friday from Athens, prompts commentary in the Greek capital.
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Seized Cargo of RAFOR 18 Brought to Wantda
Manila dispatch reports British authorities seized cargo on the steamship Kafue from New York for Manila at Hong Kong. The City of Durham brought the cargo to Wantda to show continuous voyage and dodge duties. Several thousand packages are missing as American goods were confiscated by British authorities for suspicion of Philippine firm consignments.
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Railroads Ready to Fight 8 Hour Law and Walkout
Railroads across the United States move to cancel the national strike order as the 8-hour law nears enactment. Eastern lines plan appeals if needed, while embargoes fade and passenger traffic remains heavy in Chicago ahead of a potential walkout. Authorities expect swift action once President Wilson signs the bill.
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Another Iowa Victim Claimed by Plague in Des Moines
An Iowa report to the state board of health notes one death from infantile paralysis at Batavia and three new cases in Weldon Conesville and Cumberland, totaling 14 statewide. New York also reports a seven case drop to 61 cases and 19 deaths today.
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Sebastian Resigns as Los Angeles Mayor Under Fire
Sebastian resigns as mayor of Los Angeles citing ill health after sustained political attacks since his 1915 entry into politics. City Council President Martin B. Rethouski said the resignation would be issued during his campaign for police chief. Sebastian and Mrs. Lillian Pratt faced an April 6, 192? indictment for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. they were acquitted. He had earlier filed an open letter denouncing political opponents. Sebastian won the mayoral race on June 1 by about 6,000 votes over J. F. Whilfen.
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Strike Postponed Not Prevented by Rail Labor Clash
Railroad men in Waterloo report a general walkout averted but crisis not over. They fault Wilson and Congress for intervening in the Adamson eight hour day dispute and predict a test case. Officials and workers say other demands matter more than hours. Public relief grows as traffic returns to normal while a freight embargo remains until the strike ends.
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Senate Plans to Pass O Hour Bill by Night
Washington September 2 1916 Senate moves to vote on the Adamson eight hour bill by six this evening to curb rail road strikes. House approved 235 to 56 with several Democrats opposing and many Republicans voting for. Measures include wage limits and penalties for delaying trains as a future safeguard.
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