Teutons Lose on East Front Near Varnitza
Petrograd reports Romanian forces attacked a section of Austro German fortifications near Varnitza with the Russian war office noting no change in the Riga region. The Riga front shows continued Russian progress against German positions southwest of land near Sisseral and southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Esterday
Varnitza
Russian War Office
Riga
Land
Teutons
Sisseral
Liquidation Sends Many Stocks Down in Amsterdam Market
A heavy liquidation raid in Amsterdam on Sept 18 sent many stock prices down, with United States Steel at 103 1/2, off nearly five points, and Bethlehem Steel amid steep declines. Major rails and marine stocks weakened, with Atlantic Gulf & West Indies and Mercantile Marine each down about four points. Copper and Utah also softened as selling pressure persisted and prices moved in narrow limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amsterdam
Entente
Atock
Roulers
Maastricht
Holt
Bethlehem Land
Teel Made & New
United States Steel
Atlantic
Gulf & West Indica
Mercantile Marine
St. Paul
Louisville
Nashville
Utah
Ente
America to be dictator of shipping in war effort
Washington reports that the United States will control allied shipping and allocate tonnage, shifting power from Britain to America. Allies had fought among themselves, while central powers coordinated from Berlin. Italy’s supply constraints influence the balance as Japan prepares to aid Russia in unspecified large actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
England
America
Kaiseriam
Cen
Japan
Russia
Escapee reports mass typhus deaths in German camp
Albert Champion, a French soldier who just escaped from Germany, says 8,700 French and Russian soldiers plus 1,500 Russians died of typhus at a German concentration camp at Cassel, located 00 km northeast of Frankfort on the Main, per the Paris edition of the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Albert Champion
Germany
New York Herald
Cassel
Frankfort-on-the Main
Germany disapproves Luxburg actions in Argentina
Buenos Aires reports German government regrets over Count von Luxburg despatches. Baron Haddenhausen insists on Luxburg’s return to Germany for explanation and seeks safe conduct. Argentine minister Molina awaits formal note before closing the Luxburg incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Luis J. Molina
Berlin
Foreign Office
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Molina
Baron von Dem Bussche Haddenhausen
Germany
von Kunehlmann
Munich
Bilbao
Spain
Pueyrredon
Baron von Dem Hussehe Haddenhausen
Luxburg
King George Visits American Patrol Ship on Clyde
London reports King George visited an American patrol ship docked on the River Clyde in Scotland during a royal tour. He toured the crew’s quarters, met the officers, and the sailors cheered loudly at his presence and remarks on their fine ship and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King George
Clyde
Scotland
Papers and Vines Behind British Forces in France Report
Sept. WK reports deadly incident in France linked to an American affair. Documents found in a Paris apartment relate to Capt. Franz Vou and indicate a bomb fatality, with investigations by the district attorney into Means’s death and connections to Mrs. Mad King, a wealthy widow. The case touches U.S. and Allied officers and a web of espionage and illicit papers.
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France
New York
Aston B
Am Hut
Franz Vou
Papen
Attormer
Attarmey
Lonion
Chalmers Warert
Dentin
Wemien
Fore River to receive large federal shipbuilding loans
Washington reports that the Fore River Shipbuilding corporation, based in Quincy, will receive millions of dollars in government loans to fund an expansive wartime program. Secretary Daniels indicated Fore River will obtain more aid than any other shipbuilder once the appropriation bill clears Congress.
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Washington
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
Progam
Daniel
Yraterday
Quincy
Cony Grew
Fore River
Daniels
Labor pledges loyalty to Wilson in Philadelphia meeting
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy in Philadelphia pledged to support President Wilson and wartime policies. Speakers included Charles Edward Russell, Frank Morrison, and Clarence Darrow. Russell warned that a peace now would favor Germany and end democracy, recounting impressions from Petrograd about German autocracy.
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Charles Edward Russell
Frank Morrison
Clarence Darrow
Philadelphia
Wilson
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Root
The
American, Federation of Labor
Chicago
Mr. Russell
Germany
Democray
Petrograd
William
Germany denies indirect peace overture to Washington
Berlin reports German foreign office rejects Danish and other foreign press claims that Berlin had sent a note to Washington or that Wilhelmstrasse issued trial balloons. Official word says no peace terms were sent and no note to Rome was in progress. Centre leader Mathilde? Berger claimed otherwise, but denied in official circles.
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Berlin
London
Associated Press Today
Waellington
Wilhelmestrasse
United States
Associated Press
Germany
Veteran airman Roeckel killed in French aviation attack
Sept 18 Toris reports Captain Roeckel one of France’s oldest and most notable military aviators died in a Villacoublay flying accident after feats that included directing artillery from airplanes. He helped destroy Bavarian units near Triaucourt and earned the Legion of Honor with six palms for citations.
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Toris
Iaeetsher
Cantats Roeckel
Villacoublay
Roeckel
Vorpa
Triaucourt
Marshal Joffre
Boeckel
Vaux Maurie
Roerkel
Legion of Honor
Selected men may appeal exemption denied at Camp Devens
Ayer September 18 the New England drafted camp at Camp Devens will allow denied exempts to present evidence supporting relief from military duty under an order from Major General Harry Hedges. If Hedges refuses the appeal, the men may continue to appeal to Washington with authority to act if hardship would be caused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Masa
New England
Camp Devens
Harry ¥. Hedges
Washington
Americans at Aldershot Harvest Festival in England
A large American Railway Engineers delegation visited Aldershot with a British garrison crowd as the king and queen attended. The day featured a tug of war between Americans and British engineers, multiple displays of equestrian and athletic feats, field drills, and side shows. The British team edged the army service corps on points in a lively program, with harvest samples, exhibitions, and a royal prize for twin boys in a balloon event.
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England
Currvepw
Wrowe
Aldershot
Feldsparte
Salisbury Plain
Britieh Engineers
Thole
Windsor
Sparta
Engineers
Army Service Corpe
Victoria
Tontie
American Gunner in German Prison Report from Pawtucket Accident at Bryan Marsh Electric
A boiler tank at Bryan Marsh Electric Works in Pawtucket exploded injuring workers and killing Burleigh E. Littlefield. Lucien Viau and Arthur Roberts were burned, with Miller from Chicago reported as a naval gun crew member held in a German camp. The blast shattered windows, sending debris into the street as firefighters responded.
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Central Palk
Pawtucket
Cnliar
Bryan Marsh Electric Works
General Elvetric Company
Millwat
Vear
Burleigh E. Littefield
Lilke
J. Pawtucket
Lucien Viau
Wendall Street
Ps Ticket
Workman
Arthur Roberts
Central Fails
Washington, D. C
William
A. Miller
Chicago
Stron
Toady
Brardenbure
Miller
Staliant Department
Coperesion
Axaliable Dentares
George T. Wider
DEATH OF GEORGE M. WRIGHT FORMER MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE GRADUATE
Word reached Middlebury today of the death of George M. Wright class of 1874 of Middlebury College. Born Orwell Dorchester 1862 he studied law at Albany Law School 1874 to 1877 was admitted to the bar in 1877 and practiced in New York City from 1882 until his death. He served as Middlebury College trustee for many years and chaired the fraternal committee. He was unmarried and a member of Chi Psi and Phi Beta Kappa holding A B and LL B degrees.
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Middlebury
George M. Wright
Middlebury College
Wright
Ethan Murray
Eliza Bottum Wright
Orwell Dor
Burr and Burton Seminary
Manchester
Albany Law School
Albany
New York City
New York
Frnatics
Chi Psi Fraternity
Witd
Phi Beta Kappa Society
American Prisoner Diary Clue in German Capture
Paris reports a German prisoner diary detailing the capture of an American soldier. The diary allegedly describes the first German prisoner contact and hints at wartime exchanges and ransoms. It notes German warnings, prices offered for escapes, and a timeline of the captured serviceman’s fate.
Aviator Killed at Practice Tragedy Reported
A fatal accident during a training session was reported near Ringhame Theteet. David K Bilines, a pilot from the Bivlish Meyal Seee, died at the scene amid inquiries into the incident.
Norway Loses Two More Ships in German Submarine Attacks
The Norwegian foreign office reports the steamships Askelad and Rein sunk by German submarines. Askelad, 282 tons, lost one boat with eleven men. captain and ten crew saved. Rein, 1175 tons, ten men perished. captain and nine others saved. Askelad had been chartered to the French government and departed New York August 28 with a cargo for a French port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norwegian Foreign Office
Askelad
Foreign Offer
Cape St. Vincent
Othree
New York
Draft progress and calls under the provost marshal generals plan
Washington reports reply from governors on continuing draft examinations. About 2.8 million of 3.6 million called have been processed by 3400 boards with 1.2 million still eligible for future calls. Officials say the system has run with minimal criticism and may remain largely unchanged for subsequent drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Inter Bis
Boards of Appeala
Wtaff
Crowner
Man Dies After Express Train Incident in Haverhill
A man released from Gale hospital yesterday after a dramatic event on a Portland express train reportedly scattered $60 in blue and vine across car occupants in a rage and then committed suicide by jumping from the train. Authorities classify the death as self-inflicted.
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Haverhill
Mass
Gale Hospital
Inoue
Teetineky Ester
Bel
Sanday
Quiet Court Delays as Murder Trial Opens in Franklin County
In St. Aliana on September 18 Judge Waterman urged silence and prohibited applause during the trial of Robert Warm, charged with murdering Jenolé Hemmligway, a 17 year old. Court recessed due to a nearby band concert and resumed after music ended as Warm grew emotional during witness remarks about his mother and the deceased girl.
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Waterman
Robert Warm
Wielock
Dinkge Waterman
Jenni Hemmingway
Custody Case Heard in Windham Court Over Crowell Dispute
In Brattleboro a Windham County court heard arguments on a contested custody case involving Christie B. Crowell of Trattibora and Elsinore BR Crowell of Horniton. Mrs Crowell seeks child custody and asserts desertion after moving to California in 1912 while Mr Crowell asks the matter be heard later this term. Judge Stanton reserved ruling, noting comity between states and indicating possible continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Windham County
Newfane
Divines
Christie B. Crowell
Trattibora
Brattlebore Water Works
Elsinore BR
William R. Daley
Crowell
Daley
Mra. Crowell
California
Wallace
Rai
Robert
Busan
Springfield
Masa
Stanton
Cantonment to Get Extra Army Construction Funds
Immediate extra construction at the army Cantonment was approved after Col. Edward J. Canfield learned Washington credited 175000 more for work beyond original specs and new projects. Automobiles barred at the cantonment next Sunday after Sunday’s traffic slowed quartermaster work. Brigadier General William Weigel arrived from San Francisco to take command of the depot brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Edward J. Canfield
Washington
Ecantonment
Quartermaster's Department
Willian Weigel
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
NO BONES BROKEN AT BARNET MOUNTAIN CRASH
Johnsbury September 18 Hall Merrifield of Barnet narrowly escaped death on Barnet mountain while driving a new Ford from St Johnsbury to a customer. The car tipped on the steep hill, Merrifield trapped beneath it, two later motorists found the wreck and revived him. He was rushed home to Barnet and a doctor treated him. the failure of the car creaking part is blamed for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnsbury
Hall Merrifield
Barnet
Barnet Mountain
St. Johnsbury
Merrifield
CASE ON SUMMER 5ST. Barre reports potiumyviltiees case
A messy OCR note from Barre describes a case on Summer 5st involving a patient, the daughter of Mir and Mex, Jota Robbins, and an incident at 3% Shesvmer street. It mentions an officer, Dr. ML Chenier, and a physician from Earth, with health authorities and a parade of unclear terms. The fragment references a health event and a delayed response with a mysterious “Gitet” figure appearing.
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Barre
Mir
Mex
Jota Robbins
Courts Report Amid Labor Shortage Delays Jury Duty
Court officials cite a labor shortage as 13 jurors are ready for duty while many farmers lack help to harvest crops. Jurors drawn Monday include A Maldwin Woodbury C D Poster Crbut W B Goodell Berlin Harry Hale L D Nute Marshfield G Putnam Worcester D H Skinner Waitefield I Tabor Calais Harry White Montpelier Fred York East Montpelier R Young Barre Tow. The Booth mob case is delayed as witnesses describe the fracas and injuries to plaintiff Alle ntin H. Booth.
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G. Whit S
Washington County
Allentin H. Booth
Martin Mobbs
Jo. Turner
Maldwin
Woodbury
Crbut
W. B. Goodell
B.S. Gove
Berlin
Harry Hale
L. D. Nut
Charles Chandler
Booth
Howard Foldsmith
William Hathaway
Don Fielcher
James EB. Haylett
Hooth
Rutland man accused in Bayonne burglary case
Rutland police with New Jersey officers arrested Joseph Bravwski formerly of West Rutland at 2 a.m. in Bayonne after a months long chase. He is charged with burglary in the night and held as a fugitive awaiting extradition papers. He is believed to linked to breaks at the Vermont Marble company store in West Rutland last spring.
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Rutland
Sept
Bayonne
Patten
Pat Ricei
Thie City
New Jersey
Joseph Bravwski
West Rutland
Rutland County
Vermont Marble Company
Bréweki
Vermonters Assigned to Camp Devens Units Named for Deployment
General Tillotson announced assignments for Vermont volunteers for Camp Devens. The plan distributes the first 40 percent to batteries A and B and light field artillery, with regimental numbers to be included on all letters to soldiers. The Adjutant General in Montpelier confirmed the arrangements received on Sunday.
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Camp
Devens
Tillotson
Montpelier
Thik
Food Campaign Meeting Opens In Montpelier Session
James Hartines of Vermont led a state food campaign committee in Montpelier. The executive session began at 1 20 this afternoon with the equity chairman presiding as plans for the food campaign were outlined and a conservation strategy discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Montpelier
James Hartines
Vermont
Morley
Royal Artanum Claims Tarnish City Finances
Disjointed text alleges Royal Artanum saga involving unpaid claims and misused funds. Mentions death clause, rumored military land issues, and possible payouts. Suggests oversight by a magnate family and references a treasurer linked to Rogal Areawum.
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Bethlehem Steel
Vicinis
United Prose
Count Luxburg
King
George
Grastos B. Means
Mire
Witte Bt Saley
Geddrn
Imerican
William A. Miller
Americen
Frieda
Preetan Enc
Man War Vietir
Norway
Xonmmorr
Orecred
Judge Stanton
Joseph Browski
Bayonna, N. J
Royal Artanum Pays
Deat
Rogal
Homer
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