Americans Take Dozen Villages In Verdun Breakthrough
Washington reports the American first army, in cooperation with French forces, advanced on a twenty mile front west of Verdun. The drive yielded seven miles of average depth, twelve towns captured, and more than 5000 prisoners, with Pennsylvania Kansas and Missouri units playing key roles under General Pershing.
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Washington
Verdun
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Missouri
Ligpet
Pershing
War Department
Forges Brook
Ols de Forges
National Guard
C. Hi. Muir
W. R. Smith
Twenty-eighth
Vosges
Juneau Floods Ravage City After Unusual Rains
Torrential warm rain causes water deluge along Gastineau channel flooding Juneau. Main street threatened as Cold Creek breaches banks washing out homes in Casey Shattuck addition. Government hospital abandoned. power plants idle. volunteers and federal officials aid displaced families.
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Juneau
Alaska
Gastineau Channel
Casey Shattuck
Epidemic Halts Draft En Trainment
Washington reports epidemics of Spanish Influenza in army camps prompted Provost Marshal General Crowder to cancel en trainment calls between October 7 and 1 for 142000 registrants. In the 24 hours to noon Thursday 6130 new influenza cases were logged, with 170 deaths mainly from pneumonia and 123 new pneumonia cases.
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Washington
Crowder
Surgeon-General
The
Dar
Two American Ships Sunk by Terrific Pacific Storm
A powerful hurricane off the lower California and northwest Mexico coast sank two U S ships and damaged naval depots. La Paz suffered partial damage while other vessels endured heavy battering in the fleet.
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San Diego
California
Mexico
Prince Strikes to Plebeian Bride Sparks Court Dilemma
Crown Prince Charles of Thumanke responds to claims he deserted his bride by asserting throne instability, stating he prefers a stable union with the wife he desires over risking a throne. The Parisian report notes a public debate over royal marriage plans and political implications.
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Amsterdam
Charles of Thumanke
Chatte
Ban on Expensive Funerals Prompts Simpler Settlements
A California convention of the Mur nero Directors announced a shift away from costly coffins and ornate casket trappings toward simpler funeral settings. The move aims to reduce expenses and focus on modest, dignified services.
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California
Thoraday
Fragmentary military dispatch from Jerome and Avis area
An obscure report describes troops moving to Jerome and Avis following a discovery. It mentions a secretive disturbance and a house affected by hidden substances amid unclear details.
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Phoonly
Arit
Jerome
Avis
Leitath
Derague
Move Forecasts Order in Russia
Washington reports a central authority emerging in Russia aiming to restore order against the Bolsheviks. A para Russian conference at Onfa has named a five member committee as sovereign authority to govern until the constituent assembly convenes next January 1 with about 250 members expected. Members include Technkovsky Vologodsky Astor Boldhreff and Avksentieff.
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Washington
Russia
Kerensky
Onfa
European Russia
Siberian
Constituent Assembly of All Russia
M. Technkovsky
Archangel
M. Vologodsky
M. Astor
Moscow
Constitutional Democratic Party
Boldhreff
M. Avksentieff
Crowder Orders Local Draft Boards to Seal Examinations
Provost Marshal General Crowder directs local draft boards to order immediate physical examinations for registrants placed in close by their boards even if appeals for reclassification are pending. Examinations only postponed if a deferred industrial classification claim is also pending.
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Washington
Crowder
Seattle Pattern Maker Arrested in Shipyard Sabotage Plot
Seattle pattern maker J. A. Carlson is under arrest on charges he doctored steel on government vessels and tampered with rolling stock to cause wrecks. Investigators also accuse him of destroying sphagnum moss prepared by Red Cross workers for overseas bandages.
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Seattle
J. A. Carlson
Red Cross
Chile Urges Free Trade Treaty With Argentina
Santiago papers call for a free trade agreement with Argentina as Buenos Aires reportedly solicits regional commercial unions through free trade pacts. The push reflects months of outreach to neighbors to ease trade by tariff reductions.
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Santiago
Argentina
To Conserve Wrapping Paper During War
Washington retailers were ordered by the War Industries Board to stop unnecessary wrapping of goods and cut use of wrapping paper bags paper boxes and office stationery to the absolute minimum.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Governor James P Goodrich Injured in Street Car Crash
Indiana Governor James P Goodrich sustained serious injuries after his car struck a street car in Indianapolis. He was hospitalized and his condition was listed as grave by state officials.
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James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Indianapolis
President Votes at Princeton Primaries in New Jersey
President Wilson arrived in Princeton to cast his vote in the New Jersey primaries. He was greeted by a large crowd of Princeton students and cadets from the aviation school at the station.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Aviation School
Pershing Decorated Early for Verdun Service
An early report states Marshal Foch and General Pershing were decorated with the Order of David in recognition of bravery at Verdun. The king of Montendgerah awarded a gold medal to General Pach.
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Pershing
King
Hertling Vexed as American Action in War Policy
German Chancellor Count von Hertling told the Reichstag that submarine warfare is slowly reducing Allied tonnage and hindering reinforcement of men and material from the United States. He blamed U S inactivity for his Four Points peace idea and urged a League of Nations and universal disarmament along with obligatory arbitration and freedom of the seas.
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London
Count von Hertling
United States
Reichstag
Wilson
League of Nations
Navy to adopt war service and wound chevrons
Secretary Daniels approves wearing of navy service and wound chevrons for enlisted men and officers. The insignia, similar to army chevrons, may be worn on the left sleeve for service and on the right sleeve for wounds with command officers’ permission.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Army
Villa and 800 Troops Sack Jimenez Chihuahua Killing Sixty
Francisco Villa and about 800 men entered Jimenez Chihuahua on Sunday. They looted the town and killed 60 soldiers and civilians, including the Gonzalez family, whom Villa blamed for an attempted poisoning two years earlier.
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Juarez
Francisco Villa
Jimenez
Chihuahua
Gonzales
Villa
Yankee Flyer Sinks U-Boat in Unprecedented Attack
London reports the first known submarine engagement where a seaplane attacked a U boat. Ensign J. A. Carnon of the American aviators is credited with probable destruction of the submarine, as announced by the Navy on Wednesday.
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London
J. A. Carnon
Admiralty
Draft deferment directive issued for essential Treasury staff
Secretary McAdoo instructed Treasury heads nationwide to seek deferred draft classification for employees deemed necessary to the adequate and effective operation of the service.
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Washington
McAdoo
The
Treasury
Slovaks Buy Liberty Bonds in Pittsburgh Assembly
The National Slovak Society plans to purchase two million dollars in fourth Liberty Loan bonds. The decision was approved by the supreme council during a season gathering in Pittsburgh.
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Liberty
Pittsburg
National Slovak Society
Supreme Court Assembly
Seaston
Woman Acquitted in Murder Case of Husband
In district court, Mrs. Come was found not guilty of murdering her husband, a prominent businessman. The acquittal concludes the high profile case that drew wide attention.
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Fonta Fe
Husbond
Come
Peace Talks Open as Austria Hungary Proposes Conference
An official statement in Berlingays Germany indicates readiness to begin preliminary negotiations aided by a conference proposed by Austria Hungary. The move follows hopes for peace and deescalation in the current tensions.
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Berlingays
Germany
Austria
Americans Defeat Bolsheviks near Archangel in Frontline Clash
Bolshevik attack south of Archangel leaves eight dead in one pile and three more in a forest. Bolshevik prisoners reveal ignorance of American presence as officers shield the news. allied armed trains and Russian workers sustain operations under shellfire. Death penalty for reading allied proclamations.
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Archangel
Thia
Ines
Cost of Living Reports Differ in Washington
The United States food administration reports an 8 percent rise in living costs over the past year while the labor department cites a 15 percent increase.
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Washington
United States Food Administration
Department of Labor
Admiral von Behnke leads German navy after Cappelle
Admiral von Behnke succeeds Admiral von Cappelle as head of the German marine, taking command of the fleet and overseeing naval strategy and operations.
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Admiral von Behnke
Admiral von Cappelle
Fire investigation into Newark factory loss begins
State county and city officials launched investigations Wednesday into the fire at the American Dutton company factory in Newark that killed 11 workers. The early inquiry aims to determine cause and accountability for the deadly blaze.
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Newark
American Dutton Company
Railway income grows in July surpassing last year
Railway income in July reached a total near 40 million dollars, matching or exceeding the month’s earnings from the prior year. The report notes higher operating income for the period in Washington and across railroads, with figures indicating strong revenue performance despite modest fluctuations.
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Washington
Jaly
HOLT
Teutonic Forces Fiercely Engaged Across Fronts
British and French troops gain ground near St. Quentin as German defenses at many fronts resist. In Macedonia Bulgarian and German forces face disaster with over 40 000 prisoners and 265 guns taken by British. Metz civilians begin evacuation due to long range bombardment. American Lorraine sector sees renewed aerial activity. Berlin reports alarm over American long range guns.
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Washington
Macedonia
Turkey
St. Quentin
France
Haig
Debeney
Palestine
Jordin
Allenby
Metz
Amsterdam
Berlin
Selency
Lorraine
Germany
German West Front Failure Attributed To Surprise Attacks
General von Wrisberg told the Reichstag committee that the German offensive failed on the west front because of the army not surprising the Entente, needing to shift to defense with the arrival of the English home army, and the influence of colored troops and American divisions.
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Wrisberg
West Front
Amsterdam
von Wrisberg
Reichstag
Berlin
Wester Front
Claims Official Accepted Bribe In Nevada Trial
James A Wood former assistant federal food administrator for Nevada accepted a $100 bribe in marked bills and promised discrimination in favor of an Elko flour mill after testimony by W W Percival, opening of Wood's trial reported in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
James A. Wood
Nevada
Elko
New
W. W. Percival
Percival
Wood
Curtailment of Bicycle Manufacture by War Industries Board
The War Industries Board on Tuesday ordered cutbacks in bicycle and accessory production. Men's bikes will be built only in 20 and 22 inch frames, women's models only in 20 inch frames, and racing and juvenile models plus many accessories are to be discontinued.
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Washington
War Industries Board
W W I W activist killed by police in Butte
Gus Kangas identified as active Industrial Workers of the World reader after fleeing from patrolmen in Butte Montana. He and an associate previously urged I W W organizers be sent to the district.
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W. W
Butte
Mont
Gus Kangas
James Larkin Weetnesday
Industrial Workers of the World
Fione
Whitehall
San Francisco Leaders Dropped From Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
A state supreme court ruling upholds the constitutionality of the primary law and eliminates Francie J. Heney and Mayor James Rolph from the Democratic nomination for governor.
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Heney
Rolph
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Francie J. Heney
James Rolph
Swedish Gunboat Geinhild Sunk by Mine Near Skagerrak
A Politiken correspondent reports the Swedish gunboat Geinhild struck a German mine in the Skagerrak and sank. The chief officer and 18 crew members are missing or lost.
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Copenhagens
Geinhild
Skaggerach
Politiken
Siow
Increase in Shipping Losses Reported in London
Report notes higher total shipping losses due to enemy action and marauding during July despite lower Beritiel ely ping losses. Authorities record increased risk to vessels and stress wartime dangers affecting trade routes.
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London
Wight
Eye opening wartime scene of a maimed London girl
A London hospital air raid victim, a severely injured girl with a missing hand and a shattered limb, lies under bandages nursing a painted china dell. The narrator reflects on her condition and the emotional impact of witnessing such injuries from German bombing.
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London
Mal Prasaia
Animals Sense Approaching Dangers In War Time
A wounded soldier recalls discovering a robin's nest in an empty shell case and notes how animals sense danger before humans. Birds pigs dogs and horses become aware of approaching aircraft through sounds and behavior, with examples from pheasants and farm life during raids.
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Animal Kingdom
Tommy Predicts Chickens At School Yard
Tom's kindergarten class visits the yard where a brown hen broods fancy incubator chicks. The teacher recalls the birds while Tommy spots the difference and quips the hen is not their mother, calling her the porsegirl with conviction.
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Tommy
Tom
Doen'st Understand Busette on Trolley Pole Ruling
The remark notes Busette's confusion over how a small trolley pole can prevent a large street car from leaving the track. The line highlights a comic misunderstanding about train mechanism.
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Busette
George H Tucker Keeps Grandfathers Scissors Sharp 100 Years
George H. Tucker, president of a Pittsfield bank, inherits a pair of desk shears that have stayed in constant use for a century. Despite years of use, the shears have never been sharpened and remain described as on keogan rumor.
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George H. Tucker
Pittsfield
Mass
Benk
French at a Glance Pronunciation Tip
A brief note explains how to pronounce vivandiere with emphasis on the final syllable. The guide suggests pairing the word with a pretty gesture and highlights the spoken cadence in a compact language tip.
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