Changes in battle plans near St Quentin and Metz
Washington reports shifting tactics as St Quentin’s capture and St Gobain forest clearing loom. Pershing’s first army holds positions near Metz with aims to outflank Verdun and Thionville, while new German defense lines form east of the Hindenburg line.
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Verdun
Marshal ‘Och
Rheims-Verdun
St. Michel
Theims
War and Welfare Notes From The Standard Page
War revenue bill clears the house while tensions rise in Palestine and reports mention Kaiser’s strain and a nervous breakdown. Labor drives and local advisories fill block notes as Daniel Leahy dies in Toate. Belgian relief and convoy efforts surface amid war talk with local editorials and scattered quotations.
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Horose
Ainst Butte
Eee
Laberty
Daniel Leahy
Toate
War Labor Board
Butte Labor Bureau Advisory Board
Discharged Huns Ordered Back in Bern Swiss Region
Berne Swiss officials report the discharge of German prisoners and orders to return them. The Berlin front faces heavy guard duties as tens of thousands of prisoners are to be escorted back, with limited response from subjects remaining in the rear areas.
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Berne
Switzertans
Berlin
Metz Bombarded by French Guns
Paris dispatch reports Metz under a terrific bombardment by French heavy guns. Experts believe the fortress defenses will be shattered in time, though it may take months before the gateway to Germany is demolished.
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Lorraine
Metz
Thionville
Marshal Foch
New York Times
Paris
Germany
Urs
Germany Opens Talks on Peace Vision in Vienna
Berlin announces Germany will discuss peace with Austria Hungarian authorities. The German ambassador in Vienna presented Germany's reply to the recent peace initiative, signaling willingness to engage in a constructive exchange of ideas.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Age of Ideas
I W W Secretary Under Arrest in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City report states Joe Rodgers secretary of the local I W W faces 10000 dollar bail on charges tied to circulation of incendiary literature calling for a general strike. Aleck Zenekos, a Greek printer tied to the case, is held on similar charges amid expected additional arrests.
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Salt Lake City
Joe Rodgers
Salt Lake
Aleck ‘Zenekos
Felts Sala
New German Aircraft and Parachute Escape Tactics Reported
Reports describe a novel enemy airplane designed for easy maneuverability. German forces are adopting parachutes as a method to escape damaged aircraft.
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Ureuters ‘Ing
Wilhelm rumored ill as Kaiser faces sensational reports
The Kaiser's recent speech to Krupp workers fuels sensational talk of nervous breakdown and hidden pressures. German reports and censorship hint at stress and dramatic temperament reminiscent of historical rulers.
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sCopyright
London
Germany
Kaiser
Krupp
Xasser
Charles
Wilhelm
Influenza Strikes Nine Army Camps In New Wave
Surgeon General reports influenza spreads to nine training camps with thousands of cases. Camp Devens records 43 pneumonia cases linked to the outbreak and Camp Lewis reports eleven. Across New England more than 120 deaths from influenza and pneumonia occur in 24 hours ending tonight as officials warn the worst may pass.
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Gorgas
Devens
Lewis
Wash
Wetleston
New England
Death Near Archbishop Ireland Reported Serious Condition
St Paul September 7 Archbishop Ireland of the St Paul diocese is seriously ill and in grave condition tonight. Physicians say he may not survive 48 hours. Reverend Thomas Welch, archbishop's secretary, conveyed the bleak prognosis.
Draft Notice for 1917 1919 Voter Registration
Draft notice urges every man aged between the term inclusive to carry a card if registered in 1917 or in June August 191% White clans her 118 for the registration ex with this may my see White County PS Chairman City.
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Ase
German Troops Ordered to Widen Destruction of Areas
Reports from the Allied front describe orders from the 108th Infantry Brigade to rear guards to destroy localities west of La Fere including Ugny le Gay Villequier Aumont and Frieres Faillouel. Instructions emphasize defiling wells and preventing fires while destroying bridges and roads.
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108Th Infantry
Read Guards
Krause
Oeers
Commendhon
Ugny-le-Gay
Villequier-Aumont
Ls Jaisnel
Faillouel
Frieres-Faillouel
Mennessis
Jana Forecast Promises Fair Saturday Then Cooler Sunday
The section forecasts fair conditions for Saturday in western and central portions with cooler, partly cloudy skies expected on Sunday.
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Jana
Enemy Troops Routed as Moeuvres Storied in Mead's Defense
War dispatches describe the attack between Havrincourt and Ty where the Sixth and Twentieth divisions repelled the enemy. Prisoners indicate heavy German losses, with numerous dugouts cleared and machine gun nests neutralized around Templeux le Du, as Allied units maneuvered under smoke to secure positions and capture casualties.
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Philip Ginns
New York Times
War Spondents
Havrincourt
Tration
al da Nord
Thelu
Ehamerad
War Revenue Bill Passes House for Major Tax Increase
Washington reports the house passed the war revenue bill today by unanimous vote after a roll call showing 380 ayes and no nays. The measure seeks about 8.18 billion dollars in taxes to fund the nation for the current year and now heads to the senate. Leaders hope quick enactment before November elections, though doubt is noted.
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Washington
House
Senate
Kitchin
Chirk
Mighty Allied Stroke Rout Turks Across Holy Land
Allied forces led by British and French troops push through Palestine routing Turkish lines from the Jordan to the Mediterranean. In less than a day Allenby’s forces penetrate deep, seize prisoners and rail junctions while naval gunfire clears coastal roads aiding the advance. French and American units push the line near St Quentin and Cambrai as battles continue along multiple fronts with substantial prisoner captures and material gains.
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Associated Press
Holy Land
Jordan River
Mediterranean
Belgium
France
Italy
Balkans
Palestine
Allenby
Jordan
Heavy German casualties reported in France battle
British HQ notes German losses were very heavy as fighting around Epehy Gouzeaucourt Villers-Guislain progressed. Alpine corps held firm while the Sixth Brandenburg division suffered severe losses. Holnon and Lempiere cleared of pockets of Germans as battle quiets. Continued on page 2.
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France
Reuters
Montreal
Teutons
Epehy
Gouzeaucourt
Villers-Guislain
Brandenburg
Serbians advance capture villages and prisoners
Paris reports Serbian forces continuing advances along the Cerna River left bank. They claim over 5,000 prisoners taken and 10 heavy guns captured as villages fall. London dispatch notes clashes on the Dvina with armored steamers and Karelia reports heavy German losses and pursuit.
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Paris
Havas
Cerna Tiver
Campa
London
Russia
Dvina
Murmansk
Karelia
Finland
Akhatinskaya
Pitiless Repression Reported for German Mutineers
A Zurich dispatch reports today that severe measures are being used against German mutineers. The Sept 20 note notes rapid and ruthless repression in case of further revolt.
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Zurich
President to Fix Price of Cotton War Regulation
Washington, Sept. 20. President Wilson will fix the price of cotton and place the last major commodity under federal wartime regulation. The government will also take over control of distribution for this year’s crop amid southern state pressure.
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Washington
Wilson
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