ImpendingBattles From Vilna to Petrograd in WWI
Russian forces concentrate at Suyentyany ready to block German columns led by General von Buelow along the Vilna Dwinsk railway. German cavalry probing the line has been repelled and a decisive eastern battle looms over Vilna and Petrograd. Riga fighting continues with no clear German gains as French reports note artillery duels along the Berry au Bac La Neuville front. Zeppelin raids on London spark debate over defense measures.
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London
Vilna-Dwinsk-Petrograd
Vilna
Dwinsk
Petrograd
Suyentyany
von Buelow
Suventyany
Novosvyentsany
Riga
Meuse
Berry Au Bac- la Neuville
Sapigneul
Arras
Roye
Dardanelles
Straits
House of Commons
VIEW LOAN WITH CONCERN
Washington observers track the Anglo French credit loan negotiations in New York and weigh potential effects on U S German relations. Officials express regret at pro German agitation in banking centers while stating the administration cannot influence or block the talks.
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Washington
New York
United States
Germany
German Agents Circulate Big Strike Plot to O'Connor
T W O Connor reports that German agents offered 1 025 million dollars for a one month general strike across Atlantic and Pacific seaboards. He warned Longshoremen Union delegates to resist Austrian and German machinations and noted a strike would disrupt shipments of fru minations to the allies and aid sabotage of ships.
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Toledo
T. W. O'Connor
International Longshoremen‘s Union
Atlantic
Pacific
O'Connor
Lone Bandit Holds Up Erie Fast Train
Noblesville Indiana September 16 a lone bandit boarded Erie Lake Mine Western train number 25 at Arcadia eight miles north of here entered the express car and held up the messenger rifled the safe of 2580 dollars plus jewel packages pulled the air brake cord stopping the train and escaped in a waiting car near Cicero in five minutes BE A Williams Indianapolis the messenger alerted officials at Cicero station before passengers realized the crime
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Noblesville
Ind
Lake Mine & Western Railroad
Arcadia
Here
Cicero
BE. A. Williams
Indianapolis
Dismisses 860000 Suit Against Panama Railroad
The New York case over the sinking of the Newport at the canal end was dismissed. The Pacific Mail Steamship Co sued the Panama Railroad, a government entity, claiming fault in August. The court ruled the suit invalid.
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New York
Trent
S8omoca
Juene Tlonen
Pacific Mail Steanpo Company
Panama Railroad
Newport
Gaboa
Canal
Ama Railroad
Will Now Make Dyestuffs In New York Plant
One of Thomas A Edison’s large plants in New York will shift from benzel to dye stuffs. Dr. Thomas I Norton states the benzel supply far exceeds demand and a prominent diestuffs chemist is to be engaged. The move aims to organize the industry and aid American manufacturers with dye shortages.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Thomas I. Norton
Oue
Norton
Dr. Norton
Crushed by Traction Engine Near Oakland City
Flas kell Butcher was crushed about the waist when a traction engine he operated fell through a bridge. He became trapped between the engine cab and tender until railroad laborers nearby freed him from the wreck.
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Oakland City
Ind
Flaskell Butcher
Child Struck by Car In Greensburg Killing Possible
Seven year old Berle Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robbins, was struck by an automobile driven by William Robbins while playing in the street in Greensburg Indiana. The injury was serious and may be fatal.
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Greensburg
Ind
Aberle Robbins
Joe Robbins
William Robbins
Kipling Describes War Front Impressions in France
Rudyard Kipling surveys the frontline in France describing Moroccan and Indian troops, artillery, and the ruins of Rheims Cathedral. He portrays battle sociologies, the human cost, and French resolve amid shellfire, gas, and the relentless grind of war.
California Dreadnought to Have Clipper Bow and Electric propulsion
The battleship California will be the first electric Dreadnought, displacing about 32,000 tons like her sisters, with a length of 624 feet and a 21 knot speed. Costing roughly 7.8 million dollars plus armor and armament, she will carry 14 inch guns, 5 inch rapid fire guns, four torpedo tubes, and electric machinery driven by steam turbines. The ship’s bow will feature a clipper style, transforming its appearance from the traditional blunt form.
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California
Mississippi
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Americans Urged to Leave Northern Mexico Amid Border Unrest
The state department orders Americans to depart northern districts of Sonora and Chihuahua due to lawless depredations and warns against border crossing. Consular staff may withdraw as districts are cleared and the policy signals no broad pullback from Mexico policy. Carranza supporters anticipate Pan American talks favoring recognition.
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Mexico
Washington
Sonora
Chihuahua
United States
State Department
Villa
Inriane
Tlorente
Mr. Llorente
Villa Territory
Mrr. Liorente
Afexico
Man's Body Found in Thornbury Woods Near Plainville
The body of Matthew Cox former marshal of Elnora was found in Thornbury woods two miles west of Plainville with a shotgun wound over the left kidney. He was to be tried soon in Davies circuit court for assault and battery with intent to kill Arthur Dillon and Clifford Farris. Public opinion split on whether the death was accidental or self inflicted. Cox had been hunting Tuesday and did not return. a squirrel was found in his pocket. Marquis Booker and Owen Hoke located the body.
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Washington
Ind
Matthew Cox
Elnora
Davies
Arthur Dillon
Clifford Farris
Elmore Township
Thornbury’s Woods
Plainville
Cox
Marquis’. Booker
Owen Hoke
Archibald to Be Arrested After Dumba Incident
Washington officials indicate American correspondent James F. J. Archibald will be arrested when he lands from the Rotterdam at New York on Friday following a Justice Department and New York DA conference.
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Washington
Gregory
Marshall
New York
Department of Justice
James F. J. Archibald
Rotterdam
Bedford Stone Trade Booms as Cars Move Daily
The Southeastern reports steady stone output with frequent carloads from Bedford. On Wednesday, 46 cars shipped to various points, including 26 from the Oolitic quarries, 10 from the Gibersons, and 10 from local mills producing fine costly fronts.
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Southeastern
Bedford
Gibersons
Infected Thumb Fells Newland Day in Newland
Newland Day suffers a badly infected right thumb after a corn stalk cut. The wound grew sore and swollen, turning black, and a local surgeon lanced the infected thumb after the accident.
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Newland Day
Mitchell visitors and locals noted in daily roundup
Mrs John Tolliver of Mitchell visited here Monday. David Sipes west of the city suffers malaria. A son Carl Bass born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Willie Colter south of town is home with malarial fever. Daniel R Hostetler and son Am prose of Mitchell were in the city Tuesday. W J Lowe of Perry township joined Stone City Bank. Robert Hancock the New Albany horse buyer visited Wednesday night. A 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Cole near Fayetteville has typhoid fever. Hazel Ray went to Helonville Thursday for piano class. Amy Dodds spent Sunday at Heltonville with her aunt Mrs W B Hunter. Mr and Mrs Welba Barton visited with Mr and Mrs W M Starr at Shawswick on Sunday. Mrs Martin and children of Heltonville were in town Saturday shopping.
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Suventzay
von Beulow
Longshoremen’s Union
Lord Kitchener
Lord Kitchhener
Russia
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Erie
Steamship Company
Panama
Edison Benzol
Kipling
City OF
Rabins
Rudyard Kipling
France
The
Sun Printing and Publishing Association
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Flanders
Lear
Tie
Liast
Rosalie
Bayonne
Sid
Beche
Eneland
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Gremist
Switzerland
Rheims
Joan of Are
Rheims Cathedral
Archhbishop
Sheims
Tle Place
Prench
Pnajer
Lees
Rheims Roes
Iughind
Archibald
John Tolliver
Mitchell
David Sipes
Willie Colter
Carl Bass
Daniel R. Hostetler and Son
Amprose
W. J. Lowe
Perry Township
Stone City Bank
Robert Hancock
New Albany
City
Fred Cole
Fayetteville
Hazel Ray
Helonville
Amy Dodds
Heltonville
W. B. Hunter
Welba Barton
W. M. Starr
Shawswick
ROACH
Emerson
Undertakers
Vhone
Coronet’ S
Lesa Morcy
J. A. Blankenship
S Walls & Walls
Hodge & Way Bldg
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