Serbians and French Break Through Bulgarian Lines on Macedonian Front
Allied forces push on in the Macedonian theater as Serbian and French units seize three hill positions near Monastir, including Sokol, Dolbro Polié, and Teak Vetrenik, with several hundred prisoners taken. French and British advances in France also reported, while a German Austrian peace proposal garners mixed reactions.
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Associated Press
Monastir
Sokol
Dolbro Polié
Teak Vetrenik
Readings Carpenters End Strike To Await War Board Action
Reading Pa September 16 1200 Carpenter Steel Works employees who left Saturday morning over wage adjustments returned to work this morning Several hundred began last night on the night shift The strike ending will push the wage issue to the War Labor Board chaired by Taft with James Ho Monner predicting back pay from the date of demand depending on board action
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Reading
Carpenter Steel Works
Saturda
War Labor Board
Taft
James Ho Monrer
State Federation of Labor
War Board
Serbians Strike Heavy Blow At Bulgarians On Saloniki Front
A Serbian and French attack captured three fortified Bulgarian positions Teak Vetrenik Dobro Polje and Mount Sokol on the Saloniki front after artillery prep starting Sept 14. The operation yielded hundreds of prisoners guns and war materiel with the push continuing. In Doiran sector British raids repulsed an enemy assault as French Serbian and British aviators dropped two tons of bombs on encampments.
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Washington, D. C
Saloniki
Baloniki
Teak Vetrenik
Dobro Polje
Sokol
Inn Army
Teak Vetronik
Saleol
Paris
Doiran
Attempt to divide Allies, says Balfour
London reports detail that British foreign secretary A J Balfour dismissed a German Austrian peace proposal as cynical and not a genuine effort to divide the Allies. He described the Austrian government move as an attempt to split Allied unity amid pressures from visiting journalists.
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Balfour
London
A. J. Balfour
Friederich von Payer
French Draw Near Chemin des Dames Amid Heavy Losses
The French army reports Mangin's forces tightening the Chemin des Dames front with gains at Vauxillon and Laffaux mill while suffering heavy casualties. More than 3,500 German prisoners and continued fighting along the front mark a costly battle as reports note precarious German conditions.
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France
Associated Press
Germany
Mangin
Chemin Des Dames
Laffaux Mill
Vauxillon
Melnnejean
Velles-sur- 1
H Ground Weet
Southiern Des
Note on Austria Hungary peace conference ordered by Emperor Charles
Amsterdam report says Baron Burian announced the note inviting debtors to a peace conference on Emperor Charles order. The Vienna note was handed to Swiss representatives at Berne Saturday afternoon and presented in Berlin Sofia and Constantinople, reaching neutral powers.
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Amsterdam
Austria-Hungary
Baron Burian
Charles
Cologne Volks Zeiting
Berne
Switzerland
Voesische Zeitung
Berlin
Sofa
Constantinople
Germans Deny Participation In Note On Conference
Paris dispatch reports Berlin says Germany had no part in drafting the note inviting belligerents to a conference. Foreign Minister Burian’s move is described as binding Austria alone. The claim comes from a Zurich dispatch citing a Berlin semi official source.
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Paris
Havas
Berlin
Burian
Adetrin
Zurich
Germany
British advance on Arras Cambrai road in minor operation
British troops last night advanced north of the Arras Cambrai road and established posts along the Ypres Comines canal. They report a successful minor operation on fronts including Mornvres and Guerville with new posts at Sauchy Cauchy and Oppy and several prisoners captured.
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London
Arras-Cambrai Road
Es Binh Y Calre
Flanders
Ypres-Comines Canal
Mornvres
Guvrelle
Sauchy-Cauchy and
Oppy
British gains at Maissemy and Loons near St Quentin
British forces in France report gains at Maissemy five miles northwest of St Quentin, extending lines on ridges west of the town. Local fighting persists on the northern front near La Basse as British gunners bombard the Hindenburg line, inflicting heavy losses while German artillery resists along Havrincourt and Goureancourt sectors.
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France
St. Quentin
Holes Wood
la Basse
German Artillery Fire Heavier in Lorraine Report
With the American Army in Lorraine on September 16 at 12 30 p m the Associated Press reports increased German artillery activity this forenoon. No infantry attacks were observed.
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Lorraine
Associated Press
Allied forces press against German Krieshield fortifications in France
From the American front in France on Sunday, reports indicate French and American troops are in contact with the Kriemhild defenses of enormous strength. Despite the defenses, the enemy has already been driven from some of the most natural positions along the front, suggesting the entrenchments are under severe strain.
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France
Reuter
Kriemhild
Captured man linked to chlorine gas torture
Reuters reports that American forces captured Prof. Otto Schmeern- Karp, accused of exploiting chlorine gas as torture. In London, War Secretary Newton D. Baker arrived from Paris as Allied efforts continue.
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France
Reuters
Amerience
Otto Schmeern- Karp
Paris
London
Newton D. Baker
Germany fears Austrian note provokes central powers row
Amsterdam dispatch reports Von vische Zeitung condemning any Austrian peace offer as a sign of central powers disunion. Berlin papers warn of misread Entente reactions, while Vorwaerts cautions against premature optimism and warns of possible peace initiatives being misinterpreted as weakness.
Would Germany Restore? Questions for Allied Negotiations
The Guardian reports the allied governments sparring over a postwar settlement. The Austro-Hungarian note prompts discussion on restoring overrun nations, reversing Brest-Litovsk terms, and freeing Russia while allowing Poland Lithuania Finland and Ukraine to decide their futures.
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Manchester
England
Wnerdign
Brest-Litoral
Russia
Poland
Lithuania
Finland
Ukraine
Guardian
Austria Peace Note Largely Ignored by Wall Street
New York September 18. Austria's reaction proposal was virtually ignored by Wall Street at the opening. Standard issues and investment shares were steady. U.S. Steel opened unchanged to one-fourth point off. The general sentiment reflected opposition to the peace drive from Washington and London.
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New York
Austria
Wall Street
S. Steel
Washington
London
U S Officials Call It a Ruse and Peace Offensive
Washington reports the official text of der unten en Pines is awaited and likely seen as a German ruse to win terms before an allied victory. Officials say the plea lacks a basis for entente or U S acceptance and signals Central powers weakness. Paris notes Austrian aims appear tied to military gains, predicting the new peace offensive may fail.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Paria
Parisian
German peace feelers to Belgium reported in London
The British government holds Austria’s peace note and news that Germany has offered Belgium independence and neutrality to end the war. Berlin hints at reparations for Belgium and seeks terms tied to Allied troops and air power. Public reaction remains cautious as neutral diplomats relay the note.
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London
Austria
Germany
Belgium
British Foreign Office
Austin-Hungary
Lucky Escape From Death at Demeritt Company Plant
Fred Dole of Waterbury narrowly escaped severe injury when the hacking machine started without authorization, flinging him into the belt and dragging him around 80 turns. Rescued by coworkers, he suffered deep lacerations but no broken bones and was cared for at home by Dr. D. D. Grout. his condition improved by the next day.
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Fred Dole
Waterbury
Demeritt Company
Carpenter
Harvey
Tacey
Demeritt
Farrar Addition
D. D. Grout
Ila
Dole
Northfield
Tale Mine
Barre and Montpelier Traction Seeks Fare Increase
Barre Montpelier and Berlin officials hold first joint session with the Barre & Montpelier Traction & Power Co to discuss raising interurban fare from 25 to 30 cents and local from five to six cents amid wage demands. Officials expect a quick decision as labor seeks higher pay and crews push for 28 to 35 cents per hour, with women to be employed if needed.
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Barre & Montpelier ‘Traction & Power Co
Barre and Montpelier
Berlin
Jt Tocal
Tthe
Traction Road
Barre
Montpelier
Sean Bo O
Traction Company
Infarex
New England
Metenti
Mrs Phoebe J Lewis Dies at Barre Home At 65
Mrs Phoebe J Lewis wife of the late C W Lewis died at her home 14 Richardson street Saturday night at 9 20 after a three week illness She leaves eight children Earl M Lewis Mrs Ho J McAulay of Omaha Neb Mrs G Barnard of Huston Otio W Lewis of Barre Minx Pinkie Lewie Bernard W Lewis and Lawrence Lewis a sailor aboard the U S Finland and Miss Ruby Lewis all of this city Also two brothers Ellsworth Keel of Braddock Pa and Austin Keel of Somerset Pa She was born in Somerset Pa about 65 years ago and had lived in Barre for 27 years Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the house with Rev Bod Lehigh officiating Interment in the family lot at Hope cemetery
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Phoebe J. Lewis
C. W. Lewis
Richardson
Earl M. Lewis
Ho J. McAulay
Omaha
Neb
G. Barnard
Huston
Otio W. Lewis
Barre
Minx Pinkie Lewie
This Ly
Lewis
First, Baptist Church
Bod
Lehigh
Hope Cemetery
Seven reasons to conserve wrapping paper wartime plea
The war industries board urges merchants to sign an Area waste pledge to curb wrapping and paper use. It warns that if not signed, shops cannot buy paper after today and lists seven reasons including saving fuel and coal, preserving chemicals, freeing transport space, reducing costs, and preventing shortages for the war effort.
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War Industries Board
Eich
Lloyd George Improves as Temperature Falls in London Bulletin
A London medical bulletin reports Premier Lloyd George’s temperature has fallen and his condition shows great improvement. The bulletin issued in London on the 18th notes better health and marks a positive update for the ailing prime minister.
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Sayn
London
Lloyd George
Coal Miners Lay Down Tools After Wage Increase Demand
Coal miners in the Shenandoah and Haney regions strike, affecting about 26,000 workers as they demand higher wages. Shamokin and Mount Carmel districts report 11,000 miners walking off, with only Richards colliery operating. Federal Fuel Administration, led by Garfield, faces pressure to adjust pay scales and resume operations.
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Pottaville
Philadelphia & Rending Coal & Iron Comny
Shenandoah
Haney
Ming Lovals
Shamokin
Mount Carmel
Richards
Ein
Matthews
Washington
Federal Fuel Administration
Bridgeport Strikers Resume Their Work
Bridgeport machinists reaffirm loyalty to the government and refuse immediate return to work after Wilson order. They say they will pursue grievances through the Taft Walsh War Labor Board and seek government tribunals for steady munitions flow while expressing hope their loyalty remains undoubted. They critique past handling by employers and Otto M RidIt e and request future guidance from the president.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Wilson
Taft-Walsh War Labor Board
Washington
National War Labor Board
Otto M. Ridlite
Condition Critical for Cardinal Farley in New York
Cardinal Farley archbishop of New York remains in very critical condition after a relapse from pneumonia. His secretary Monsignor Carroll reports the cardinal unable to speak and still incapacitated, with ecclesiastical family members noting his weakened state.
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Mamaroneck
N. Y
Registration totals show Vermont figures for last Thursday
The adjutant general released Vermont registration figures subject to out of state corrections. Total citizens registering reached 16 554 with 1 460 decumrents and 973 aliens. The grand total is 40 877, including 40 704 single men and 20 other entries.
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Pychet
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Entente Alles
Tages Zeitung
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