War News Roundup From Fronts Across Europe and Asia
France remains firm on Alsace and Lorraine. British ships sunk by submarines. Russian batteries shell German ships in the Gulf of Riga. Korniloff proclaims dictatorship as Petrograd declares war. Germany may publish peace terms soon per Michaelis. Carranza soldiers defeated near Villa Barcia. Italian drive halted by weather, Monte San Gabriele contested. Slavic defense holds in northern Russia. Russian cavalry repels on Pskoff road. German aerials hit American hospital units in a coast village. Chinese war group urges joining the Allies and Paris pact. British attacks northwest of St Quentin yield gains. Verdun fighting continues with Petain’s lines holding.
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Lu Cheng Haiang
London
Paris
St. Quentin
Berlin
Verdun
Petain
Birth of German Crown Princess Daughter in Amsterdam
Reports from Europe describe the birth in Amsterdam of a daughter to the German crown princess. The scene includes broader wartime notes from Paris London and Ottawa about ministerial resignations and franchise reforms affecting conscientious objectors and immigrant citizens. Observers discuss intelligence leaks and Swedish-German communications affecting wartime diplomacy.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Ribot
Paris
Argentina
Baron Lowen
Berlin
Buenos Aires
America
Lloyd George
Birkenhead
England
Chamber of Deputies
House of Commons
Ottawa
Gompers elected head of labor alliance at Minneapolis
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was elected president of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy at Minneapolis. Private Joseph Lawrence of Cincinnati was killed at Fort Sill when horses stampeded from heavy gunfire. Floyd F. Green of Bladen, Nebraska, certified for service in Denver division board No. 9. D. J. Harnedy and William Mullane, in San Francisco, were convicted of conspiring to aid the Angel Island escape of Franz Bopp and Baron von Schack.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Minneapolis
Joseph Lawrence
Cincinnati
Ohio
E Battery
Eighth Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Oklo
Nebraska
Denver
Floyd F. Green
Bladen
Neb
Lawrence de Lacy
D. J. Harnedy
William Mullane
United States District Court
San Francisco
Angel Island
Franz Bopp
Baron von Schack
Great Britain Signals Wilson Reply to Pope Peace Proposal
Washington reports that Britain has informed the United States that President Wilson’s reply to Pope Benedict’s peace proposal is effectively Britain's reply. Lord Cecil’s statement was cited. The Food Administration halted whisky production and importation at 11 p.m. Saturday under the food control law, diverting grain previously used to alcohol to food. Liliuokalani contributed $100 to the American Red Cross through Governor Pinkham. Hoover expects flour prices to drop about $3 a barrel once government wheat flour reaches markets. August weather improved crop prospects, with the Agriculture Department forecasting larger yields based on conditions up to September 1.
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Great Britain
United States
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Lord Cecil
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
American Red Cross
Giants finally beat by Coombs after six years
After six years the New York Giants finally beat Jack Coombs in a game, as Coombs had defeated the Giants twelve times. Denver Country Club golfers extended their hold on the Antlers trophy, ensuring possession for at least three more years. Camp Custer officers plan football games in Chicago and Detroit. Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford won the four ball match began at Brae Burn Club near Baltusrol.
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New York Giants
Jack Coombs
Giants
Denver Country Club
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Chicago
Detroit
Francis Ouimet
Jesse Guilford
Boston
Braeburn
Baltusrol Club
Short Hills
N. J
Prohibition Forecast and Rail Crash Among News Dits
Governor Capper sees national prohibition within five years. A southbound passenger train on the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis & Omaha line wrecked near Sheldon Iowa, injuring forty. Bar silver rose, UK prices quoted. New York futures at 96 1/2 cents. Mrs Maude A King killed near Concord NC by unknown assailants. Corn harvest near record, September crop forecast at 3 248 billion bushels. Camp deportees protest to Haywood and Campbell. USPS plans to close mail to disloyal citizens amid anti war propaganda.
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Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha
Sheldon
Iowa
London
New York
Maude A. King
Concord
N. C
Columbus
N. M
Bisbee
Ariz
William D. Haywood
Chicago
Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
United States
Washington
War Revenue Bill Passed Senate with Large Tax Proposal
The Senate approved a war revenue bill totaling about 2.41 billion dollars, after striking some provisions. It would raise roughly 2.5 billion more in revenue, tax war profits, income, liquor, tobacco, stamps, and consumption charges, and levy new taxes on transportation and communications.
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Washington
Senate
House
Smoot
McKellar
Steel Trust
Northern Arizona Fair and many Arizona events in Prescott
A wide wrap of Arizona items includes the Fifth Northern Arizona Fair at Prescott, a Hopi snake dance near Flagstaff, and parole and commutation actions for road work. Governor Campbell faces a pending pardon bid for W. W. Kermeen while Copper prices and miner wages draw attention in state affairs.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Prescott
Flagstaff
Eleanor
Ike Johnson
Globe
John S. Merrill
Benson
Campbell
Mesa
W. W. Kermeen
Florence
Cochise County
M. P. Cosby
William Faltin
Thomas E. Campbell
Dolores Ocha
Phoenix
F. Alvarez
Scott
Enrique E. Espinosa
Courtland
John McClosky
W. F. Fairbanks
Chandler
C. W. Chapman
Santa Fé
Needles
McConnico
Douglas
Bisbee
State Engineer’s Department
Loyalty League of Globe
Gila County
United States Service
Carl Hayden
War Industries Board
Washington
Yuma
Salt River
Tortilla Flat
LUXBURG DENIAL NOT ACCEPTED
President Wilson will accept no action short of a change in Sweden’s Stockholm government to purge pro German officials tied to Prussian plots against the United States. Secretary Lansing’s three public messages hint at broader evidence Sweden has served as a channel for Berlin’s agents in neutral states. Swedes are not broadly pro German, but the ruling element might push Sweden toward the Teutonic camp if a tangible trigger appears.
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Stockholm
Buenos Aires
Lansing
Washington
Washington State Department
Argentina
Berlin
London
Mexico
Victoria
Wilson
Sweden
Riot at Joliet Prison Injures Convict and Guards
A riot erupted at the Joliet state prison injuring one convict who was shot and three guards who were stabbed. The disturbance disrupted confinement operations and prompted an emergency response by prison officials.
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Joliet
Peace Offer Expected From Germany Before Winter
London observers believe Germany will propose a definite peace offer before winter. The offer would demand an immediate cessation of hostilities on a status quo basis, a move Entente statesmen will refuse, while German leaders see it as shaping public opinion for further concessions.
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London
Germany
Berkman Bails Out Then Is Re-Arrested in New York
Anarchist Alexander Berkman raised 25000 cash bail to await appeal of his anti draft conspiracy conviction. He was rearrested as he left the Tombs when Central Office detectives detained him at the request of San Francisco authorities over his alleged link to the July 1916 preparedness day bombing that killed seven people.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Central Office
San Francisco
Korniloff Rebels Seize Luga As Kerensky Declares War
Reports from Petrograd say Korniloff forces already hold Luga and the rail hub while Government and Workmen's deputies move to crush the counter revolution. Kerensky proclaims a state of war and orders Korniloff to resign, naming Gen Klembosky as chief commander amid leftist Bolshevik pressure.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Korniloff
Vladimir Nicolaievitch Lyoff
Gen. Lokomsky
Lokomsky
Workmen’s
Gen. Klembosky
M. Kerensky
Slavs Halt German Advance Near Riga and Beyond
Russian forces launch an offensive near Riga and temporarily halt the German advance as a death battalion routs the Teutons northeast of the port. Romanian troops also attack the enemy in the Trotus and Oituz valleys while Monte San Gabriele sees fierce combat. Italian denial follows Austria’s recent recapture claims near Hermada. French secure positions northeast of Verdun after assaults on the crown prince’s army.
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London
Riga
Teutons
Trotus
Oituz
Monte San Gabriele
Austria
Hermada
Verdun
Government Controls Wheat Market in Chicago
The government wheat corporation took full charge of incoming wheat on Sept. 10. Millers may still buy in the open market at government-set prices but will trade only with food administration agents. Local agents plan to permit both outside and local millers to purchase wheat locally.
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Chicago
Government Wheat Corporation
Food Administration
Crisis of Woman's Life Relief Promised by Pinkham's Compound
Wagoner Oklahoma resident Mrs Viola Finical testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved a two year crisis and two surgeries. She reports improved health allowing her to do housework and garden while neighbors also benefited. The ad highlights symptoms of middle aged women and endorses the product.
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Viola Finical
Wagoneer
Okla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chorus catching up national airs in rehearsal, director notes
The director indicated the chorus is quickly aligning with national melodies and has already embraced Hail Columbia. The remark suggests rapid progress in adapting to recognized airs and performance standards.
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Columbia
Minnesota druggist praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root
A Hastings druggist testifies to the medicine s long standing good reputation and customer praise for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root. He notes thirty six years of use and recommends it for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Signed by BEN Druigist on Sept 21 18.
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Minnesota
DR. Kilmer
Young Eyes Ben
Druigist
Hastings
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
A promotional letter from Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York urges readers to obtain a sample bottle of Swamp Root to see its claimed kidney and bladder benefits. It promises a booklet with information and notes to mention the paper when writing. Bottles of various sizes are advertised at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Soup with bones and liver sparks audience exit
A woman promotes economical eggless puddings and butterless cakes. JT touts a soup made from Sunday bones, provoking a man to mutter that there are not enough bones in half a pound of liver. The crowd grows weary and leaves.
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Bill
London
Paradise Lost read by Uncle Tom in local read aloud
The text presents a humorous exchange with Uncle Tom claiming familiarity with dice and bones as Little Eva reads aloud from Milton's Paradise Lost. The scene mixes dialect and literary reference in a casual local setting.
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Eva
Milton
Uncle Tom
Switzerland Trade Figures In 1915 Imports Value
Switzerland reported in 1915 that imports totaled 382,680,886 dollars while exports stood at 322,872,036 dollars. This reflects a wider trade gap during the wartime year as reported.
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Switzerland
Silver 97 c Silver, Highest Since 1891 Quote
Silver reached 97 cents per ounce in New York trading, marking the highest level since 1891 as investors noted renewed demand and market momentum for precious metals. The advance came amid broad bullion strength and cautious optimism on financial markets.
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New York
German Consuls Arrive in Mexico City
In Mexico City a number of German consuls have recently arrived including Herr Schultz of Juarez and R Everbusch of Tampico.
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Mexico City
Herr Schultz
Juarez
R. Everbusch
Tampico
Farmers Hold Wheat as Price Question Looms
Farmers across the Northwest report hoarding wheat hoping for a government price reopens, warning the country could face a flour famine if policy remains stalled.
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Minneapolis
Northwest
Government to Fix Coal Prices Nationwide
Washington reports that retail coal prices will be announced for every city and community before month end, said by fuel administrator Dr. H. A. Garfield.
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Washington
H. A. Garfield
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Lorraine
Gulf of Riga
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Pskoff
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Harvard
American Army Medical Corps
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Kansas
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Labor Day
Warren
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Constable Whitley
San Simon
Alpha Copper Mining Company
Tucson
Arizona Lumber and Timber Company
Greenlaw Lumber Company
Flagstaff Lumber and Milling Company
Saginaw Lumber Company
Ashurst
Gov
Luxburg
U. S
Berkman
Luga
Democracy
Winter Palace
Terestchenko
Associated Press
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