Crown Prince Seeks Victory by Holding Ground
Amsterdam reports the German crown prince defining victory as holding their own and not being vanquished. He states Germany fights for existence, notes American forces’ impact, and says victory does not mean annihilation but defense. He criticizes English leadership and asserts Germany must deter enemies from winning while holding their own line.
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Etreneth
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Sheater
Rev
Western Front
Wilson commutes death sentences of ten negro soldiers
Washington, D. C., Sept. 4. President Wilson commuted to life imprisonment the death sentences of ten negro soldiers who took part in the riot at Houston, Texas, Aug. 21, 1917. In six other cases the president affirmed the death sentences for deliberate and cruel murders of civilians. War department announces the action concludes the cases of 29 negroes given death notices. 13 were executed and the president reviewed 16 remaining.
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Washington, D. C
Houston
Texas
Wilson
War Department
Wrangle Over Oil Leasing Bill in Washington
Washington September 4 Senate and house conferees again failed to settle differences in the oil leasing bill. The session centered on objections to the house provision authorizing valuation of oil and gas lands to determine royalty payments by the prospector. Canada Takes Wheat Ottawa September 4 Complete control of export wheat shipping has been resumed by the government. Export methods and prices for 1918 are fixed and open to dealers, with government supervision. IN COMMISSION AGAIN Old knitting machines from garrets are pressed into service to aid the emergency.
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Notice to Subscribers The Kovernment
Government notices urge subscribers to pay in advance or have subscriptions discontinued after October. The Anaconda Standard warns this order is authoritative and not arbitrary. Check the label date to confirm paid status and send arrears plus advance payment to remain on the mailing list. Anaconda Standard Anaconda Montana.
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Local Recruiting Office 19 Closed By Telegram Order
The regular army recruiting station was closed yesterday noon by telegraphed orders from Lieutenant Kehoe of Spokane headquarters. No prior notice was given of the closure. the station will not accept new applicants. Thomas H. Seymour, 35, a Great Falls cook, was the last recruit accepted before the shutdown. He begins a world travels after enlistment and has worked from Alaska to the Gulf and from New York to San Francisco. Two of his sons are in service, one wounded in England. A telegram to a tank corps recruiting officer abroad is awaiting action, with a tank corps party possibly detailed to Butte, though Sergeant Dobriner has not been notified.
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Dobriner
Arizona
Thomas H. Seymour
Great Falls
Seymour
Atlantic
Pacife
Alaska
Gulf
New York
San Francisco
Cordova
England
Charles E. Robertson
Ditton
Frank T. “Howe
Gilmore
Idaho
Fort George Wright
Sergt
J. A. Rodemus
Tank Corps
Butte
Montana Slips to Fifth in War Savings Societies Ranking
Montana has fallen from near the top in war savings societies, slipping to fifth as Nebraska moves from fourth to first with a quota of 1,577 societies. Wisconsin holds second at 115 percent, Rhode Island third at 100 percent, Greater New York fourth at 76 percent, and Vermont last with four organized against a 1,228 quota.
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Montana
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
New York
Vermont
German Birth Rate Policy Urged by Munich Doctor
Associated Press correspondence from Amsterdam reports a Munich doctor Hans von Hertig urging a German law to prevent widows from remarrying to keep more men for single women. He cites postwar remarriages lowering birth rates and notes Germany had about 200000 widows aged 18 to 45 in 1910, with current figures far higher.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Munich
Hans von Hertig
Bullets Made Daily for U S War Effort Here
Chicago reports that over a million and a half cartridges for rifles machine guns and pistols are produced daily at a Munition factory with plans to triple output. Capt George TH Trautman ordnance dept notes the factory uses standard United States army rifle parts across gun types and aircraft weaponry. In a separate crash near Sedro Woolley Washington an interurban car collided with a auto injuring two and killing two. Chase and Marjorie Norris died. Charles McClure and Helen Seyman injured.
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Chicago
United States
George TH Trautman
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Bellingham
Wash
Kinsey
Sedro-Woolley
Far
Chase
Marjorie Norris
Hurlington
Charles McClure
Helen Seyman
Vancouver
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Alleged agitators cases reset in Washington readings
Conspiracy charges against six men were continued at 2 p.m. before United States Commissioner Van Etten as the primary elections and state convention battles loom. Meeting notices warn workers of upcoming action and an important business session this week.
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United States
van Etten
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