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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
French and English Take
Over Control of All Postal
and Telegraph Lines.
RUMANIA VICTORIOUS
City of ConstanZa on Black
Sea Is Raided From Air
by Central Powers.

London, Sept. 4, (7:40 a. N.Y.
The Greek government at Athens
has accepted the demands of the
entente powers in their entirety
and agents of the French and
British governments are today
taking over the control of postal
and Geographic communication.
British and French ministers at
Athens presented on Saturday a note
to the Greek government demanding
control Of the posts, telegraph and
wireless system on the ground that
they were being used by enemies Of
the entente, demanded that agents of
the teutonic allies employed in cor
ruption and espionage must immed-
lately leave Greece, and that measures
be taken against Greek subjects guilty
of completely therein
Rumanians Occupy Cities.
Bucharest, Sept. 8, (via London,
Sept. 4, 7:15 a. m)-The 4 umanian
war Office announced today that Ru-
manian troops have occupied Borszek
and Sekeli in Pennsylvania. The leu
tonic-Bulgarian allies have been re-
pulsed at Basardjik in Dobrudja, but
elsewhere continue their attacks along
the whole frontier between Dobrudja
and Bulgaria.
A raid by three hostile hydro
aeropIaneS- upon the city OF Constanza,
on the Rumanian coast Of the Black
sea, with the wounding of several
civilians and children, is announced.
The official statement says:
ION our northern and northwest
ern fronts we occupied the locality Of
Borszek and the heights west of that
town. We captured four officers and
$50 men and entirely occupied the in
habited region Of Seken (SzleIek) in
Haromszek
"On the southern front the artillery
attack along the whole Dobrudja south
of Basardjik was repulsed.
THE enemy bombarded Islacz Kala-
fat.
Three hostile hydro-aeroplanes
dropped bombs on Constanza. Several
children and civilians were wounded ="
The towns Of Borszek and Szlelek
are in the extreme eastern portion of
Pennsylvania and the first named is
the most frequented watering place in
that province and is situated in a
romantic valley Of the eastern Car
pathians. 1t exports great quantities
Of mineral water and has a popula-
ton Of 1900
Basardjik is a fortified town in the
extreme southeastern portion of the
Dobrudjan west of Rumania while
Islacz and Kalafat are Rumanian
frontier towns on the Danube river.
Bulgar Attack Repulsed.
Saloniki, Sept. 4, (via Paris, noon.)-
Bulgarian troops have made another
attack on the Macedonian front west
of Lake Ostrovo. 1t was announced
at French army headquarters today
that the attack had been repulsed by
Serbians.
VIII Detain Derussi.
Amsterdam, via London, Sept. 4,
7:5O a. m.-The Bulgarian cabinet
council has decided TO detain G.. c.
Derussi. Rumanian minister at Sofia,
with his staff until S. Radew, the Bull
garian minister at Bucharest, has re-
turned, says a dispatch from Buds~
pest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
THE WAR TODAY

Between the Danube and the
Black sea in eastern Rumania,
where the second campaign in
consequence of Rumania's 6eclar-
alton OF war has opened. the Bull
garian and German forces of in
vasiOn are engaged heavily with
the Rumanians all along the from
tier. The Rumanian war Office
announces the repuIse of the Ger
mans and Bulgarians at BesardJlk
in DObrudia-
The Rumanian invasion of Hum
gary continues. BOrszek and Sc
keIi in eastern Transylvania have
been occupied by the Rumanians.
The BuIgarians on the Macedo-
MAN front made another attack
in the region of Lake OstrOvO yes
tprday. The attack was repulsed
by the Serbians.
Bad weather is delaying opera
lions of the French troops along
the SOmme. The war office an
nominees that II cannon have been
captured thus far in fighting in
augurated yesterday. when the
French. In conjunction with the
British, advanced over a front OF
six and a half miles and captured
three towns.
Two more aerOplane raids over
Belgium have been made by the
British. On Saturday they attack
ed the shipbuilding yards at HO-
boken, near Antwerp. Yesterday
n large British squadron bonn
barded the German aerOdrOme at
prnDpG
The British and French made
important gains on the SOmme
front Yesterday between Forest
and CIery. These two villages
were occupied by the French.
while the British captured part OF
Ginchy and gained complete pos
session of GuilIemont The en-
tente allies appear TO be closing
in on COmbles. a strongly Tortl-
fed German position.
In the Verdun sector, the ter
mans have sent large infantry
forces against French positions at
Vaux and Chapitre and have
gained a foOthold I'm one OF the
French salients.
In the Balkans, German and
Bulgarian troops already nave
crossed the frontier In southeast
ern Rumania, doubtless with the
object of preventing the advance
of the Russian advance into Bull
garia and possibly TO Constants
nOple.
Furious battles are in progress
between Russians and Austro-
Germans In Galicia east ana
southeast of Lemberg.
The entente allies have demand
ed control over the Greek posts
and telegraphs.
Fighting Is still in progress on
the TrentinO front between the
Italians and Austrians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
HUMAN LABOR is
ABOvECOMMERC
Governor Dunno in Labor Day Speech
Reviews Record of State and
National Bodies.

Pennington, ILL.,, Sept. 4.-Governor
Edward F. Dunno. in an address at a
Labor day celebration here today, re-
viewed the labor records of the nation
al and state administrations and said
ne believed they were remarkable and
thoroughly satisfactory TO the tOiling
millions Of the land"
The most significant declaration ever
written into a statute regarding labor.
sad the governor, is first line of sec
ton six of the Clayton antitrust law
which says: The labor of human be-
lngs is not A commodity or article of
commerce.
The enactment Of the state work
mems compensation law and the crea-
Ton Of an industrial board to admin
ister that law he referred 10 as per
haps the greatest benefit ever con-
Ierred upon those who have TO toll"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
AMERICAN TRADE
BODY IN FRANCE
Industrial Commission From United
States Received by Chamber
OF Commerce.

Bordeaux, Sept. 4, G:01 a. m.)-The
American industrial commission to
France arrived last night on board the
steamer Lafayette and was received by
a committee composed of representa-
tives of the municipality and the Bor-
deaux chamber of commerce headed by
Deputy Maurice DamOur.
NJ Damour delivered the address Of
welcome and William Y. Nichols, head
of the commission, responded on be-
half of the Americans.
The American industrial commission
was organized by the American Manu-
facturers' Export association. 1t will
make a scientific study of conditions in
France to ascertain in what way Amer
lean resources may best be used in
reconstruction after the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
Swiss Lose Market

Berne, Switzerland.-That the Swiss
embroidery trade is more and more
losing its American market appears
from recently published figures. While
in 1907 the value Of Swiss embroidery
exported to the United States was 49,.
600 900 francs, it fell to 10000 900 in
1914 and to $4,000. 900 in 1915. The
decrease is attributed TO increased
American production. In the last dec
ade Swiss embroidery expectation TO
England increased from 10000 900 to
SO. 900 900 francs. The total Swiss ex-
portation since 1896 is valued at over
3O,094 900, 900 franco
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
HOSTS OF LABOR
MARCH IN Line
Heavy Rain Storms at Dubuque
Could Not Dampen ArdOr of
Union Men.

Burlington, Iowa, Sept. Alright
skies and warm weather put the fin
ishing touchcs on one of the biggest
Labor day demonstrations held in this
city for years. The parade was two
miles long and 1000 union men
Daarehed. ---~-- .---s..,e-.
: Dubuque, Iowa, Sept labor day
celebration arrangements were some
what broken up here today by heavy
rains this morning, which deferred
many from marching in the parade.
The parade was held, however, and
was one of the best in years.
Exercises will be held at Union park
theatre this afternoon. The theatre
has a seating capacity of 1000. The
principal address will be delivered by
J. H. Strict of Sioux City, pr -sident of
the Iowa Federation of Labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
WILSON TO MEET
WOMEN FRIDAY
Suffrage Convention at Atlantic City
VIII Have Important Bearing
on Future Policy.

Atlantic City, n. J., Sept. 4.-Presi-
dent Wilson will speak Friday night
at the convention of the National Wo-
man Suffrage association here.
The coming of the president is ex-
pected to have an important bearing
on controversy over the future policy
of the association and the question OF
states rights" as it concerns votes
for women.
One faction is in favor of leaving
the question of suffrage to the sep
arate states for settlement. The other
faction wants the association to CEN
ter it's efforts on a federal amendment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
LAST OF FIRST
REACHES CAPITAL

Springfield, Ill. Sept. 4.-The last
two battalions of the First infantry
regiment, 1. y. G.. arrived at Camp
Lincoln here this morning. The entire
regiment of 900 men is now in camp.
The men were TO spend today in rest,
with a dress parade this evening. The
second regiment and battery of artil-
lery are expected here within a few
days.
Camp Wilson, Fort Sam Houston,
Texas, Sept. 4-Colonel Garr1tys sec
ond Illinois infantry prepared to leave
for Springfield today The first sec
ton was to leave this afternoon; 9TH
ers following at short intervals. JOY
reigned among the men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
ARGUS BULLETINS
ON TWO FIGHTS

Complete stories from
the ringsides of the White
Welsh and kilbane-Cha-
ney championship fights to
be staged late this after
noon will be received over
the Associated Press leas-
ed wire in The Argus
building. Each fight will
be posted by rounds in The
Argus windows. You may
get the news by reading
the bulletins at The Argus
building or calling over
The Argus telephones,
Nos. 145, 146 and lat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
LINCOLN'S CABIN
Gift TO NATION

Hodgenville, KY, Sept. 4.-Many
thousands of persons made the pill
grimage to Hodgenville today to be
the transfer to the government of the
Lincoln birthplace and the cabin in
which Abraham Lincoln was born. The
program called for speeches by Pres
ident Wilson, Secretary Baker, Sena-
tor John Sharp Williams of Mississ-
ippi and former Governor Folk of Mis-
souri,.
AS President Wilson's special train
passed through Louisville this morn
ing he was cheered by several thou
sand persons.
On the presidents special train were
Mrs. Wilson, Secretary Tumulty, DR..
c. T. Grayson, Senators Williams and
son. Secretary Baker, former Governor
Folk and Robert T. Collier OF New
York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
CHINA
THIRTY MILLIONS

Washington, Sept. 4.-Japan's pro-
posed $4,000, 900 loan to China is ex-
pected by the Japanese embassy here
to go through almost Immediately. 1t
is said China's financial needs are
most pressing.
Japanese finanCiers, it is believed.
will be entirely responsible for the
loan, though Great Britain, France and
Russia may be asked to participate for
diplomatic reasons.
The japanese negotiations follow
close upon an unsuccessful attempt 10
interest American financfers ffr a
Chinese loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
Dnhunue's Heavy Rain.

Dubuque. Iowa, Sept. 4.-Weather
bureau office here records fall OF 2O2
inches of rain here this morning in less
than three hours, more than fell dur
ing the entire months of July and Aug
ust. 1t will be of great benefit to late
fields of corn, late potatoes and other
vegetables and to pastures which were
practically dried up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till Il. vi. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Generally fair Tuesday. probably
nreceded by thunder showers this af-
ternoon or tonight
Somewhat cooler tonight.
Temperature at a. m. 20. Highest
Yesterday 81, lowest last night 60
Velocity of wind at a. N. 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation % inch.
Relative humidity at z p. m. 81, at z
a. N. 80.
Stage of water 81. rise OF L IN
last 4S hours.
M. SHERIER, Local Forecasters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
FREIGHT TRAFFIC rs
NOW GETTING NORMAL

New York. Sept. 4-Freight traffic on
all railroads entering New York is
moving again today on normal sched
ules.
by Tuesday morning" said P. j.
Flynn, vice president of the Lackawan-
ma, "aIl the great arteries of traffic will
be operating on a normal basis just as
if there had never been any strike
talk"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
LILIES IN BIG VICTORY ON S0MIME
XIII
and Pjnage
CUerB0rder

Laredo, Texas, Sept. 4.-Twenty-
five Mexican soldiers and II passen-
gers were killed last Thursday when
q cOnstitutionalist train was wrecked
by bandits claiming allegiance to Car
zero Torres, according to advices
reaching the border today.
The bandits butchered the train
guards and carried away everything
movable, these advices said. The
wreck occurred between San Luis and
Tampico, below Cardenas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 4.-The United Span
ish War Veterans will open the thir-
teenth annual encampment here today
with a street parade. Governor Ed
ward F. Dunno will address the vet
Grams and other speakers will discuss
praparedueSs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
RICHARD KERENS rs
CALLED BY DEATH

st. Louis, Sept. 4.-Richard Keren5
of ST Louis, former ambassador to
Austria. died at the home of his daugh-
ter in Philadelphia today, according to
a dispatch received here.
The body of Mr.. Kerens will be
brought to st. Louis for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04

Diplomats of the entente allies had
demanded that Baron Won Schenk and
60 co-workers in behalf of the center
empires be expelled from Greece. 1t
was reported he had barricaded him
self in his house in Athens and sur
rounded 1t with score of armed
guards and friends to protect him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
Baron Schenk
Prisoner on
EntenteShjp

Athens, Sept. 8, Il a. m, via London,
Sept. 4, II a. m-)-Baron Won Schenk,
chief director of the German propa-
ganda in Greece, has been arrested and
taken on board cruiser of the entente
allies. Sixteen additional warships of
the entente powers have arrived at
Piraeus -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
HUGHES DECLINES
LABOR INVITATION

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 4.-Charles
e. Hughes today declined 10 attend
the Labor day celebration here as ar
ranged for by a local committee. when
he was advised th.-t he would not be
permitted to speak except on nom
political subjects
Mr.. Hughes also declined to review
the Tennessee national guard, saying
that he had no right to do SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
Senator Reed Starts Move to
Ascertain New Cost of
Railroad Operation.
ADJOURN WEDNESDAY,?
Expect to Pass Revenue Bill
Before Close of To
days Session. ..

Washington, u. e., Sept. 4.-Sen-
stOr Reed of Missouri today
introduced a resolution To author
ize the interstate commerce COM
mission IA investigate the effect of
the eight-hour day law on the cost
of operation of railroads and to re-
port to congress in December. The
resolution will he called up for
consideration tomorrow.
Senator's Simmons and Martin and
Leader kitChin OF the house agreed to-
day the house should pass a joint reso-
luton for adjournment of congress at
o'clock Wednesday evening. The SEN
ate will defer action on the resolution
until II determines that all necessary
business can be completed by that
time.
Senator Simmons said an effort
would be made to pass the revenue bill
before adjournment tonight so the con
ferees would have Tuesday and Wed
nesday to complete their report on
senate amendments.
There was light attendance in both
houses today.
President Signed Bill Sunday. q.
Labor day brought no cessation of
activity TO congress which today
hoped for adjournment Wednesday
or Thursday. Many members already
had fed 10 political fields. ----..,i-E
homes. The Webb bill to allow Amer
lean exporters to organize common
selling agencies abroad, the revenue
bill and the Porto Ricau citizenship
bill were TO be acted on in the senate.
Congressional leaders planned TO
postpone consideration of the immigra-
ton and corrupt practices bills and
further railroad strike measures.
The eight hour day act, passed Sat
urday evening. was considered a law
today, having received President Will
sons signature yesterday but TO avoid
any chance Of its being held void on
the ground that il received executive
approval on a legal holiday, the presi-
dent will sign it again tomorrow on
his return from Hodgenville, KY,
where today he attended Lincoln me-
mortal exercises
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04
Famous Prussian Guards
Are Beaten Back in Cap.
ture of Guillemont.
MANY ARE PRIS0NEI 3
Austrian Ranchmen Pitted
Against Flow of German
Army on Somme Front

London, Sept 4, % p. MAS
the result OF fighting yesterday
north of the river SOmme I'm
France, says today's British off,
cfal statement, British troops cap-
tured German defenses on a 5000
yard front for an average depth of
500 yards and including the village
OF GuillemOnt
The whole of Gfnchy at first was
captured, but the British were
compelled to give ground, retain-
ing hold of part Of the village de-
spite heavy counter attacks In the
course of the nil'ht. More than 500
Germans were t.ken prisoners.
PetrOgrad, Sept 4 (via London,
2:55 p. m.)-The Pussieas have
broken across the ThemiOyka
river, western tributary of the
ZlOta Lipa, and seized a position
on the AustrO-German front, the
war office announced today. They
took 1921 prisoners and six ma
chine guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04

Continued on Page Five.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-04

London, Sept. 4. Gao a. N.Y.
The Greek government at Athens
has accepted the demands of the
entente powers in their entirety
and agents of the French and
British governments are today
taking over the control of postal
and telegraphic communication.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
REPUBLICANS TO FIGHT
FOR DOUBTFUL STATES
Few Campaign "Spellbinders,"
but Much Literature Will Be
Used in Campaign

WASHINGTON. July 24.-There are
three months of strenuous political cam
paigning ahead, because of the thorough
fight the Republicans are preparing to wage
against the Democrats. Beginning with the
first week in August, following the notlfica-
tion Of Mr.. Hughes in New York next Mon
day, the Republicans will open their bat
teries on the Administration in the States
where the situation is most doubtful 1t Is
the plan of the Hughes leaders to place the
Democracy in continuous. defensive posi-
tion. ..,.
Many Republicans advised an earlier cam
paign. 1t will be 81 days from the date of
his nomination when Mr.. Hughes formally
accepts. In the meantime, however, he has
not been idle. He has prepared series
Of speeches which he will deliver in the
Middle West, and will enter Maine the first
week in September prepared for the fight
there
Very few "spellbinders" will be in this
campaign, partly because there are few of
the old-fashloned campaign orators of that
kind left and principally because the people
will no longer listen to them. The mass
meeting, which has succeeded the old march
ing clubs, in their gay uniforms, torches and
vigorous brass bands, has been succeeded by
the newspapers and the magazines. The.
voter is asked to study the issues calmly
and dlspassionately and to vote as his judg-
ment persuades him.
Naturally, a remarkably elaborate or
ganlzatton is essential to bring before every
voter M the country the opportunity to
study the issues at his ease. The ammuni-
tion of campaigns today Is the carefully
prepared and condensed literature. that is
sent TO the voter. He is also aided by the
newspaper accounts of the most striking
political events. of the campaign esg
Mr.. Wilcox has been steadily organic
ing an effective campaign force since he
was appointed chairman of the National
Committee two weeks ago. The men at
headquarters have been drilled thoroughly.
Vast contracts for literature and stationery
have been given out. The nddress OF Mr.
Hughes accepting the nomination will be
the signal for the opening of the campaign,
and it will be continued at high pressure
until the end of October.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
Marriage Licenses Issued at Elkton

ELKTON, Md, July 24.-The usual Mon
days number of marriage licenses were
issued in EIkton today to the following:
Albert Moll and Alice o'Hara. Charles Z.
Mang and Marie Moll Francis A. Keller
and Edna L. Matthias, Herbert A. Brown
and Helen NJ. Herman, Harold L. Prouty
and Clara e. Brough ,Alonzo w. Farley and
Elsie NJ. Blunt, Lawrence Jones and Ada
V. West, Thomas F. Yetkow and Lillian
M Reeves and Michael Hasulyak and Flor
ence NJ. Class, all of Philadelphia. {; William
Engles Philadelphia. and Marie E. Earl,
Norristown; Jay c. Ewing, Philadelphia.
and Elizabeth G. Brening, Ardmore; Enos
L. Bailey and Ethel Pettitt, Millville, N. j..
George L. Gordon and Agnes Tighe. Cam
den. n. J.. Hugh C. Milan and Mary il
OConnor, Highland Park. Pa: Charles p.
Higgins and Elizabeth Weinbrouck, Tren-
ton, N. j.; Earl K. Fox and Ruth M Up
peheimer Pottstown; Isaac Hall and Anna
p Patterson, Camden, n, j., and Tyson
NJ. Boulden and Elizabeth p. Aiken, Chesa-
peake City, Md,