War fronts update from distant battles and sieges
British destroyer Lasoo sunk by German_submarine. French report Maurepas taken with 1,000 Germans captured. Paris cites Verdun Somme artillery activity and recapture of Fleury. Berlin hints at Romania neutrality bargain. Bulgar-German troops advance from Florina after city capture. British Somme gains 200 to 600 yards on a two mile front. Austrians claim Italian defeats on Isonzo and in Trentino. Rome notes desperate resistance. Russian offensive toward Kovel continues. two British cruisers sunk. Brusiloff’s troops tally over 358,000 prisoners. Villa fights in Escalon area. Balkan front near Saloniki sees heavy fighting.
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Maurepas
Paris
Verdun
Somme
Fleury
Isonzo
Trentino
Gorizia
Rome
Kovel
Stokhod
Teutonic
Petrograd
North Sea
London
Brussiloff
War Office
Matias Ramos
Trevino
Escalon
Chihuahua
Villa
Saloniki
Berlin
Global War News Flash from October Era
Greece to hold general elections in October. The American commission to visit South America to promote trade arrives in Rio de Janeiro. A raid by French and Italian planes devastates near Trieste. one French aircraft lost. Germans reportedly prepare to use colorless gas on the French front after using it against Russians. The Earl of Cottenham wed Miss Patricia Burke in London. German submarine Deutschland arrives safely in Bremen. Pope Pius X’s death anniversary observed in Rome. Asquith insists Britain will not resume relations with Germany until Germany pays for Captain Fryatt’s murder. Dutch steamer Rijndijk torpedoed. Germany apologizes and offers compensation. Poland autonomy talks reportedly agreed between Germany and Austria, announced from Warsaw.
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Greece
American Financial and Commercial Commission
Rio Janeiro
Trieste
Earl of Cottenham
St. George’s Church
Hanover Square
London
Patricia Burke
J. H. Burke
California
Geneva
Berlin
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Bremen
United States
Pius X
Rome
St. Peter’s
St. Peter
House of Commons
Asquith
England
Germany
Fryatt
Rijndijk
Rotterdam
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Austria
Poland
Warsaw
Prices Drop In Chicago Gasoline By One Cent
Gasoline fell to 17 cents a gallon in Chicago a reduction of 1 cent. The first organized movement of the Legalistas was reported to Gen. George Bell Jr in El Paso Texas. One infantile paralysis death in Billings Montana brings total to five. A Chicago heat wave on the 18th caused three deaths and further suffering among the poor. Wallie Zimmerman 12 was indicted by a New Orleans grand jury for first degree murder of his mother. Coffins donate $50000 to Prohibition party campaign fund announced in Indianapolis.
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Chicago
New Revolutionary Party
Legalistas
George Bell, Jr
el Paso
Tex
Billings
Mont
Wallie Zimmerman
New Orleans
National Prohibition Party
John P. Coffin
Johnstown
Fla
Indianapolis
Ind
Senate Passes Naval Bill In Conference Without Roll Call
A Washington dispatch notes the Senate approved the naval bill as agreed in conference without a roll call. William Jennings Bryan plans to leave Nebraska after this November's elections to move to Asheville North Carolina and pursue politics there with a bid for the U.S. Senate in the future.
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Senate
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Asheville
N. C
United States Senate
South America
William Bennet
New York
Congress
First Denver Motorboat Races Slated At Lake Side Park
The first motorboat races in Denver are set for Lake Side Park on Saturday afternoon September 2. Benny Chavez defeated Harry Bramer by knockout in the fourth round at the National Athletic Club in Denver. Burt Wilbur of Indianapolis won Indiana golf title at La Porte by beating Terre Haute’s Johnny Simpson.
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Denver
Lakeside Park
Benny Chavez
Harry Bramer
National Athletic Club
Burt Wilbur
Indianapolis
Indiana
la Porte
Johnny Simpson
Terre Haute
Simpson
Stadium
San Diego
Cal
Eileen Lee
Thames
London
Charlie White
Chicago
Pacific Mail declares 7 percent annual dividend
Directors of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company set a quarterly dividend rate of 7 percent. William P. Clough, chairman of Northern Pacific Railroad, dies in New York. General Funston in San Antonio declines to discuss withdrawal of U S troops in Mexico.
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Pacific Mail Steamship Company
William P. Clough
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
New York
Gen. Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Rocky Comfort
McDonald County
International Typographical Union
Baltimore
American Publishers’ Association
Charlestown
S. C
Wm. B. Marye
Wilson
New Haven
Conn
Herman Smith
Hammond
Ind
Cleveland
Ohio
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Late Market Quotations From Livestock and Grain
Steers and heifers in varying grades show prices from a high of 9.00 for top pulp and grain fed steers to 4.75 for canners. Cows, veal calves, hogs, and lambs listed with ranges and conditions. Hay and grain prices include Denver area carload figures for Colorado Nebraska upland and timothy and alfalfa per ton. Fruits and vegetables list assorted Colorado and regional produce with per box or per ton pricing.
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Colorado Upland
Nebraska Upland
Colorado
Nebraska
Timothy
South Park
Choice
Accese Renree
San Luis Valley
Gunnison Valley
Rail Deadlock Over Eight Hour Plan Tightens Sealed Talks
Washington reports two score railroad presidents, representing major systems, met in secret after President Wilson urged arbitration and an eight hour day. The carriers face a $50 million yearly wage rise and may push higher freight rates to cover costs. The executives pledged to weigh the President’s proposals and avoid a national strike that could paralyze the country.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Serbs Pierce Bulgarian Front in Salonika Campaign
Allied offensives on the Saloniki front show progress with British and French forces crossing the Struma and pressing toward the Bulgarian frontier. Serbians claim first line trench captures at Monastir while suffering a reverse near Bania. Russian operations threaten Kovel base as Smuts reports the Wami river crossing in East Africa.
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London
Saloniki
Struma
Monastir
Bania
Kovel
Wami
Smuts
German East Africa
Grand Scenic Highway Open Del Norte to Pagosa Springs
The Del Norte to Pagosa Springs state highway, cost 100000 dollars, was dedicated with thousands attending. Officials from Colorado and New Mexico, former Governor Alva Adams, and highway commission members spoke at the ceremony held near the highway’s highest point. A noon barbecue featuring elk and cow meat marked the event, celebrating the second link of the Spanish Trail from Los Angeles to Mesa Verde National Park.
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del Norte
Colo
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
New Mexico
Alva Adams
State Highway Commission
Los Angeles
Cal
Mesa Verde National Park
Markets Report Mixed Metal Quotations
Miscellaneous markets list metal prices with varied quotations. Spelter and copper values appear alongside lead and silver figures. Boulder area notes tungsten concentrates and crude ore unit prices across 60, 25 and 10 percent grades.
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Denver
New York
Boulder
Colo
Flax Prices Mixed for Duluth Markets This Fall
Market notes list linseed trading in Duluth Minnesota with on track price at 2.1214 to arrive 2.1242 for September and bids of 2.12 for October 2.13 for November and December bids at 2.10.
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Duluth
Minn
Chicago Grain and Provision Prices
Chicago markets list grain and provisions with prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and meat products. Wheat No 2 1.43 No 3 red 1.40 No 2 hard 1.48 No 3 hard 1.40 Corn yellow 87c 4 yellow 84 85c 4 white 84c Oats white 43c Rye No 2 1.16 Barley 70c Pork 27.00 Lard 13.45 Ribs 13.90 14.50.
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Chicago
Threat to Life of Charles E. Hughes Warned in Letter
Long Beach police released a letter said to be received by Hughes secretary threatening the life of the Republican presidential candidate. Postmarked Los Angeles, the note warned that Hughes would not sit in the presidency and cautioned to watch out at Santa Ana.
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Hughes
Long Beach
Cal
Charles E. Hughes
Los Angeles
Supreme Bench
Santa Ana
Arizona State News Highlights and Local Ventures
A compile of Arizona items notes events from Oct 3 to 6 meetings with New Mexico Bankers, the Southern Arizona Fair in Tucson, and the Arizona State Fair in Phoenix. Reports cover new Douglas buildings, county resignations, charity donations, mining activity, river flooding, stock dividends, bank deposits, and railway road projects.
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New Mexico Bankers’ Association
Grand Canyon
Tucson
Meee
Phoenix
T. M. Ward
Entente
Salt River Valley
Don P. Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Flagstaff
Aspen Avenue
Agassiz
Verde Streets
Fish Creek Cafton
Fred Green
Nick Loomis
Oklahoma
Prescott
United Verde Extension Mining Company
A Woman's Way in a Preparedness Debate
An exchange cited by the Washington Star features Cornelius Vanderbilt contrasting voluntary militia with conscription. A woman quips she buys her husband's cigars, claiming no trouble matching shade with a sample stump as her system.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Washington Star
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Widespread Use
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles for both women and men. It claims thousands endorse it and notes available 50c and 1.00 sizes at druggists. A sample bottle and pamphlet are offered by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Parcel Post
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cleanliness Quote Prompts City Fringe Banter
A Pittsburgh resident quips that cleanliness is next to godliness, while another replies that in their area it is almost impossible. The exchange captures local humor about everyday standards.
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Pittsburgh
Cuticura Ad Promotes Soap and Ointment for Dandruff
An old advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure dandruff itching burning scalp and hair loss. It instructs to apply Ointment to touch spots then wash with Soap, using hot water, and offers a free sample by mail via postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Ads claim wide availability.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Comic Exchange About Bill’s Half Time Job
A brief witticism notes Bill was half full last Saturday and now works only half time, playing on the term half pay. The quip reflects a lighthearted office or social exchange.
Becomes Annoying Imitation Amid Designer Gossip
A public spat unfolds as a fashion figure notes that imitation is flattering yet dislikes seeing many women copying her gowns. The exchange highlights tensions around originality and influence in couture circles.
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Federal Farm Loan Board
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
SPORT
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Lincoln Eee
Des Moines
Eee Ae
Sioux City
Ceee
Denver Ee Ad
Topeka
Ewww
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St. Joseph Oe
Western Newspaper Union News Service
Denver Markets
Lambs
HAY and Grain Market
Carload Price
Idaho
Standard
C.cedce
Sicknecz Cies
Sceiczniere
Elberta
Cattola
Sre
D-Vieis E
Younes
C.c.e
Bulgar
Banica
Grand Scenic Highway
Arizona State News
Western Newspaper
Douglas
Oatman
Santa Cruz
Jack Ryan
Yuma
Chas
Arizona
Army
James Connell
Hoboken
New Jersey
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
Goll
National Good Roads Fund
Paradise
Cochise County
Chiricahua Forest Reserve
Cave Creek
Miami
Inspiration Company
Utah Copper Company
Inspiration
Montana National Guard
Montana Infantry
United Eastern
Tom Reed
Big Jim
Kingman
Arizona- Butte Mines Company
Stockton Hill
Prince George
Yevapai
Silver Creek
Seemann
Ces
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MURRAY @ LANMAN
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Leadin
Lanman & Kemp
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