German Report on War Situation in Russian Poland and Galicia
German dispatches describe rapid German preparations perplexing enemy forces in Russian Poland and Galicia. Troops claimed gains at Coronyia and Lancut, with cavalry entering Pretmysl and advances toward the San river. Neutral press lauds Pallada sinking. Bethmann Hollweg travels to Brussels amid war news.
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Berlin
Vienna
Stary-Sambor-Medycka
Carpathians
Coronyia
Wyskow
Vissa
Pretmysl
France
von Bethmann
Hollweg
Brussels
Speei
Pallada
Braves Humble Athletics In World Series Sweep
Boston National League club defeated the Philadelphia Americans 3 to 1 at Fenway Park to sweep the series. Boston won also 7 to 1, 1 to 0, and 6 to 4 in the other games. Players on both sides earned World Series shares, Boston players $2 013.05 each and Philadelphia players $2 031.65 each.
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Boston
Philadelphia Americans
Fenway Park
Philadelphia
Miss Christabel Pankhurst Arrives Unannounced in New York
English suffragette leader Christabel Pankhurst travels to New York on the steamer Finland under the alias Elizabeth McDonald. She did not reveal her identity until eight miles from shore and stated that the women’s fight for votes in England has been laid aside temporarily.
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New York
Christabel Pankhurst
England
Finland
Miss Pankhurst
Elizabeth McDonald
Farm Women Divorce Move Splits Dry Farming Groups
In Wichita Kansas a separation was approved between the International Dry Farming Congress and the International Congress of Farm Women after a committee report backed the divorce request. The action, requested by the women's organization, ends their organizational alliance.
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Wichita
Kan
International Dry Farmwing Congress
International Congress of Farm Women
Dry Farming Congress
Steamer Metapan Founders After Harbor Collision
The steamer Metapan from Colon foundered in New York harbor after a collision with the freighter Iowan bound for San Francisco. All 77 passengers and the crew were rescued.
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New York
Colon
San Francisco
Portuguese Troops Sail to Africa for Lisbon Reinforcements
Two expeditionary forces of Portuguese troops embarked for Lisbon to reinforce garrisons in Africa. One force traveled on English transports and sailed in September, joining the Portuguese possessions near German territories.
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New York
Lisbon
Africa
Germany
Cardinal Ferrata Dies After Prolonged Illness
Cardinal Dominic Ferrata, papal secretary of state, died Saturday from peritonitis following a long illness. The death marks the loss of a senior Vatican official and his role in church governance.
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Reme
Dominic Ferrata
Cardinal Ferrata
Five Killed in Tornado Through Wilson and Neosho
A tornado path eighteen miles through Wilson and Neosho left five dead and twenty injured. Names of victims and exact locations were not released, but officials warned of continuing danger from the storm system.
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Chastile
Kaa
Wilson
Neosho
Allies Drive Foe Back From Sea In Extended Battle Front
Franco British forces report a five week clash stretching from the Moselle through France to the Belgian coast. Heavy fighting on Friday sees the line hold with gains for the Allies as 300000 fresh German troops rush to reinforce the invaders and the front expands toward the sea.
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Moselle
France
Belgian North Sea
Laventie
Lille
Eilsewhere
Ypres
Belgium
Metz
von Kluk
Antwerp
Toul
Nancy
Meuse
Mets
Frederick Thelm
Ven Kluk
Paris
London
Germany
Texas Consul John A. Ray Wounded in Liner Rune Sinking
John A. Ray of Texas serving as American consul at Odessa was wounded when the Wileen liner Rune carrying him from Sheffield was sunk in the North Sea by a German mine.
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John A. Ray
Texas
Odessa
Rune
Sheffield
North Sea
Germans Rushing Reinforcements, Home
German reports indicate swift reinforcement movements by sea and land toward coastal hubs including Stralsund and Danzig as attempts to shore up defenses. Allied routes via Siettin and Hollie ports appear prioritized to expedite troop and matériel influx.
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Tralia
Siettin
Stralsund
Dansig
Russians Move Food Supply Toward War Fronts
Reports from Petrograd quote Novoye Vremya indicating a boundless food supply in Russia. It notes peasants deliver 6 000 to 6 000 wagonloads of wheat to Samara, signaling large grain movements amid wartime strain.
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Petrograd
Huseia
Novoye Vremyle
Samara
Portugal Alleges Allies Scan War Involvement
Madrid reports Portugal may mobilize in response to war against Germany though no formal declaration yet. German minister to Lisbon and other Germans likely to leave for Madrid amid cabinet talks and party conferences. Congo and Rhodesia colonial notes referenced with Africa map details and troop counts.
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London
Madrid
Portugal
Germany
Portugese
Lisbon
Republic
Cort
Naiian Tarentet
Congo
Africa
French Congo
Belgian Congo
Rhodesia
Atlantic
Paris staff changes after Poincare visit avert German bomb
London dispatch reports that after relocating French headquarters President Poincare's Romilly sur Seine visit last week saw no German air attack. General Joffre previously hosted the president in the town with no damage from any bomb.
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London
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
Poincare
Joffre
Romilly-Sur Seine
Moros Kill Charley Schuchs Near Joe
Mantia reports Charley Schuchs was killed and his wife wounded by a Moro near Joe. Schuchs, who had lived among Moros for thirty years, was held in high esteem. no motive is given for the murder.
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Mantia
Charley Schuchs
Joe
Schuchs
Villa Confiscates German Property in Durango Claim
El Paso reports that Carranza officers state General Francisco Villa confiscated property of German citizens for the state of Durango. The value cited is one million dollars.
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el Paso
Tejas
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Champion bucking horse Heamboat Knowe dies in Wyoming
Cheyenne reports the death of the famed bucking horse Heamboat Knowe widely known as the world champion. The animal was shot Wednesday to end suffering from blood poisoning after a prolonged illness.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cholera Spreads Across Galicia and Hungary
From Rome Havas dispatches report rapidly rising cholera cases in Galicia Tram sylvenia North and East Hungary threatening military operations. The outbreak endangers troops and regional stability as health officials scramble to contain it.
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Porte
Havas
Rome
Galicia
Tramsylvenia
Hungary
Ward Marr Pleads Guilty in Million Dollar Book Lottery Fraud
Ward Marr, charged with defrauding wealthy booklovers of nearly 1 million dollars, entered pleas of guilty in United States district court on Wednesday.
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Ward Marr
Wth
United States District Court
Rebellion in Cape Provinces Prompts Martial Law
Cape Town reports a northwest Cape rebellion led by Colonel Maritz with German troops. General Bevere’s resignation preceded the revolt and martial law is proclaimed across the Union. Colonel Brits relieved Maritz, exposing German arms and a controversial agreement with South Africa’s offices.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Martis
Cape
Union
Bevere
Brits
Maritz
Brit
Marits
South West Africa
SA Cnt
SS See Cen Saees
Waltsh
Xvate
War Injured Man Returns Home In Britain
A wounded soldier is sent home after injuries while the Wie toe brothers fell within a hundred yards of him during combat near Great Britain, underscoring the nor expected losses of the battle.
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Great Britain
Chiefs are real power in Mexico clash over Carranza resignation
Washington dispatches report the Mexican convention adjourned at Aguas Calientes without acting on General Carranza’s proposed resignation as fleet chief. Delegates await Zapata’s representatives to reconvene October 20. Debates centered on declaring convention supreme and ensuring Zapata’s full participation.
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Washington
Aguas Calientes
Capranza
Fieet
Zapata
State Department
Carothers
Kanova
Mexico
Zapatistas
Carransa
Eduardo Hay
Villa
Hay
War toll rises as Vienna siege tightens
News from Vienna through September 13 notes many prisoners from England France and Russia who lack funds are forced to dig trenches around Vienna. Eight generals have been dismissed, among them inspector general General Brunscermans. Two generals committed suicide after learning of their disgrace.
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Vienna
Brunscermans
Army
Belgian Capital Moved to Havre by Belgian Government
The Belgian government moves its headquarters from Ostend to Havre on Tuesday. Except for King Albert and the war minister, the cabinet and diplomatic corps depart by steamer for the French port to conduct state affairs under French hospitality. American and Spanish ministers remain in Brussels.
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London
Havre
Albert
Ostend
Brussels
Belgium
Red Star Line Kroonland Sails Under American Flag
The Kroonland sailed yesterday under the American flag for Greek ports on its first voyage since transfer to American registry. Maritime authorities report the American flag has never before appeared in local waters on a passenger liner.
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New York
Red Star Line
Kroonland
Carden Denies Interview On Meshu Policy Critique
Washington reports Sir Lionel Carden denies an interview attributed to him after a New York visit. The supposed remarks criticized President Widen's policy on Meshou, and were widely circulated before being disputed.
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Washington
Lionel Carden
New York
Widen
Meshou
British Cruiser Hawke Sunk by German Submarine
London reports the British cruiser Hawke was torpedoed by a German submarine in the North Sea. Survivors rise to 22 as more men are rescued from a raft and British authorities confirm landing of earlier rescues at Aberdeen. The loss follows the recent cruiser disasters Aboukir Hogue and Cressy with heavy casualties.
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London
Hawke
North Sea
Hawke City
Rosamon
Aberdeen
Admiralty
Edinburgh Scotsman
Germans Battle to Defend Warsaw Front Near Poland
Between Russian and German forces the defense of Warsaw gains priority. Officials note Warsaw's resistance blocks German advances from Tarnopol to Sandomierz and Galicia, and thwarts plans to use Vistula as winter quarters, eight miles from the Polish capital.
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Warsaw
Poland
Trolenka
Sandomir
Galicia
Wisaw
Rock Island in Trouble Show Cause Receiver Appointment
New York Chicago and Pacific Railroad must show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to take charge of the company’s properties as alleged damages to the railroad and its crew. The state supreme court is involved as directed Friday.
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New York
Chicago, Oct Island & Pacific Railroad
Labor Leaders Call For War Time Unity In Europe
Labor leaders issue a manifesto urging present government action in the war. They warn that Germany would mean the death of democracy in Europe and call for decisive measures to sustain liberty and reform.
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de Racy
Europe
Daring Prisoner Escapes Reported In Nighttime Break
A bold inmate breach led to a dramatic escape as guards Mayer and Crue faced the incident. Convict George Pheps was linked to the breakout, with authorities naming Calin ope of the no as a figure in the event.
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Calin Ope
Tala
J. B. Drury
George Pheps
Mayer and
Crue
Kingsley Dies in Idaho After Contact With High Power Wire
Howard Kingsley, a popular young man in Boles Idaho, died Friday in Coppertel Ore after coming into contact with a high power electric wire. The accident occurred when he attempted to approach the device, authorities said. Local residents mourn the loss of a well known community figure.
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Boles
Idaho
Howard Kingsley
Athie
Coppertel
Adjournment Near as Senate Sees Work Completing by Midweek
Reporters anticipate adjournment by midweek as the senate believes remaining work will wrap up. The outlook centers on a final vote before lawmakers take a break.
Accident injures players during Genoa game
A report describes players from Genoa and Emporia College sustaining injuries after a game. The article notes two people in degree of injury and references a collision involving Baber and Walvereity amid the match with implications for ongoing Pridey events.
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Genoa
Nell
Beswene Baber Walvereity Sud College of Emporia
Bere Pridey
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