Questionnaires to start for registrants in new age classes
Washington announces first call to the colors for men registered Thursday. New limits place 19 and 20 year olds in class groups 32 to 86, with questionnaires sent to ready boards for October calls. Crowder urges employer aid in deferment claims and stresses boards must examine occupational status despite limited time.
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Washington
Ceneral Growder
Crowder
Army Training Corps
Chiss
War Department
Honors for Service Women on War Fronts
Atlantic City reports plans by the National Executive Committee to admit women in the service to full honors of the army and navy. The organization has about 2,000 members and includes women who served as ambulance drivers and nurses on the war fronts.
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Atlantic City
Mfl
Navy
Iises
Wolon
Joint Forces Formed With Czecho-Slovaks in Siberia
Washington General Horvath, a Russian faction leader in Siberia, and forty Orser of the Chinese Eastern railroad vow to unite with the Czecho-Slovaks amid shifting Alignments in the region.
Miners Die in Nanaimo Shaft Cage Collapse
Sixteen miners are reported dead after a steel cable broke at the Protection Island shaft in Nanaimo on Tuesday. The cage plunged, killing all aboard, as rescue teams and officials assess the disaster and investigate the cause.
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Nanaimo
Laland
Twelve Die in Nebo Wreck Near Alliauve
Twelve persons are reported dead and about seventeen injured in a collision between pulling train No. 48 weathered with work car at Bledel Siding, seven miles north of here Tuesday.
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Alliauve
Nebo
Purlingston
Weathawid
Bledel
Troopship Pergic Torpedoed by HMNG Steamer Attacked in Convoy
Washington reports the British troopship Pergic torpedoed in the war zone on September 6 while attempting to overtake a convoy. All American soldiers aboard were rescued by destroyers. the steamer was beached and the submarine is believed sunk. The incident underscores convoy efficacy and the ongoing German campaign against troopships.
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Washington
Aar Zone
Admiralty
Navy Department
Red Sox Wallop Cubs to Clinch 1918 World Title
Boston wins the world series at Fenway Park in game six, 2 to 1, securing the championship. The Red Sox now hold a perfect World Series record with fifteen title appearances and six victories. Cubs suffer another loss as the series ends.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park
Cubs
Red Sox
Braves
Dill Pickle Preference Revealed By Soldiers
The War Department reports soldiers favor pickles over chocolate, noting a demand of 280000 gallons needed for overseas shipment but bids have been under 100000 gallons. The comment likens dill pickles to a sustenance fit for a well topped meal, as soldiers at the front and camps at home express this taste.
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Washington
War Department
Mrs Bayne Named Chief Woman Inspector in England
Mrs Bayne is appointed chief woman inspector for the food production department of England. The move places her in a key role overseeing measures to ensure food supply and safety during a tense period.
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Bayne Ie
Food “Production Department of England
Three Die in Boston and Maine Train Wreck at Dummerston
Three men were killed and twenty two injured when an extra freight train collided with a passenger train on the Boston and Maine railroad at Dummerston on Tuesday. The crash occurred in the evening, prompting emergency response as investigators assess the scene and determine the cause. Victims and injured are being identified by authorities, with hospital updates expected as information becomes available.
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Hirattieboro
Vic
Boston & Maine Railroad
Dummerston
Liberia Secures Five Million Dollar Credit Pact
The Treasury of the Republic of Liberia established a five million dollar credit Tuesday as it declared war on Germany and pledged to break with Germany’s allies. The move strengthens Liberia’s financial ties with the United States and signals a broader wartime alignment.
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Liberia
Germany to Back Bolsheviks Against Allies in North
Berlin signs a treaty with Bolshevik Russia ensuring no German attack on Russia if Finns attack the allies in the north and promising to protect Russian and Finnish fleets. In exchange Bolsheviks pay six billion marks, including Ukraine goods and gold, with details relayed by Ambassador Francis from Archangel.
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Washington
Berlin
Ihussia
Germany
Russia
Finland
Russian
Ukraine
State Department
Francis
Archangel
Brest-Litovsk
Don Cossacks
Slacker Raids to Continue in New York
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory condemns slackers raids yet says the Justice Department will continue to conduct dragnet sweeps unless the president orders otherwise. He argues such actions conflict with the law while protecting the pursuit of military conscripts.
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Washington
New York
Gregory
Wilson
Department of Justice
Actress Ruth Darling Killed in San Francisco Crash
Mrs Chester N Franklin known as Ruth Darling movie actress was instantly killed in a high speed collision on Geary Street in front of her home. She stood on the sidewalk waiting for a car when two autos collided opposite her and pinned her beneath the wreckage.
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San Francisco
Chester N. Franklin
Ruth Darling
Geary Street
Gasoline Shortage Warned by Fuel Administrator Garfield
Washington fuel chief Garfield told the Senate that unless conservation steps are taken immediately a deficit of about 1,000,000 barrels of gasoline will occur by year end, in response to the Lodge inquiry.
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Washington
Garfield
Senate
Higher Wages to Traction Employees in New York
New York's 7th thousand employees will gain wage increases totaling 1.2 million dollars annually, announced Wednesday by the president of the New York Railway Company as the city anticipates approval to raise railway fares.
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New York
New York Railway Company
House Agrees to Bone Dry Clause in Food Bill
Washington wartime prohibition moves closer as House Agriculture Committee reports favorably the food production bill with Senate amendment. Prohibition set to take effect July 1, 2010.
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House
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Senate
Prominent Utahn Ili at Capitol Leaves Hospital
James H. Moyle, first assistant and secretary of the treasury, appointed from Salt Lake, departed Providence hospital in Washington after being diagnosed with appendicitis.
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Capitol
Washington
James H. Moyle
Aaslat
Secretary of the Treasury
Salt Lake
Providence Hospital
Fire at Camden Shipyards Damages New York Ship Plant
Fire Wednesday night damaged the New York Ship building company's Camden plant in New Jersey. Firemen estimated damage at about 150000 dollars though no official loss estimate was made.
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Philadelphia
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Troops Reach Archangel in Allied Effort
An American unit landed at Archangel to aid allied forces in reestablishing orderly control as part of the campaign led by General Mare. The operation aims to support the region amid the broader effort to restore order and stability.
Thirteen Million Men Registered for Draft
Washington reports thirteen million men registered on September 12 in a second mobilization. The total includes the 11 million already registered as the army overseas fights the enemy. Next, draft officials will serially number registration cards and conduct the national drawing to determine relative standing. Questionnaires will be sent to men aged 18 to 21 and 82 to 36 for classification ahead of October calls.
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Washington
Revolt In Petrograd Draws Wide Support Amid Rioting
A Copenhagen dispatch to Central News notes Russian peasants who rose against the Bolshevik government have entered Petrograd and were joined by a large portion of the city’s population. Heavy fighting is reported with fires breaking out in several areas.
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London
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Lieutenant Commander Michelson Named Naval Reserve Casualty
Professor Albert A. Michelson, alongside Theodore Roosevelt, is cited as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient from the United States. He has been commissioned as a lieutenant commander in the U S Naval Reserves and assigned as a correcting technician in the bureau of ordnance. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1873 but resigned to enter civilian life. He is described as a well known scientist.
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Albert A. Michelson
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
United States Naval Reserves
Bureau of Ordnance
Naval Academy
Civilife
Eoclentiat
Boston Wins World Series Opener Against Chicago
One of the smallest crowds for a world series opener saw Boston defeat Chicago 100 to 0 on September 5. The pitchers were Jim Vaughn and Babe Ruth in a contest marked by sparse attendance and a lopsided score.
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Chicago
Boston
Jim Vaughn
Babe Ruth
Germande Discouraged by Letters from Prisoners
Thousands of letters captured from prisoners reveal the German army faces deeper discouragement and fatigue amid ongoing engagements. The compiled correspondence suggests waning morale and strained resources as Allied advances continue.
American Drive Toward the Rhine Opens with Tank Assault
General Pershing directs a major push between the Meuse and Moselle as American forces launch their first large all American offensive toward Berlin. A fleet of about 100 American tanks leads the attack, with ten thousand prisoners taken and five miles of advance by dawn.
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General Pershing
Berlin
Meuse
Moselle
Marne
St. Mihiel
Xivray
Feyen-Haye
America
Montsec
Vigneulles
Thirucourt
Sommartin
Vigneulies
Debs Found Guilty By Federal Jury In Espionage Case
Eugene V. Debs was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of violating the espionage net. He faced accusations of attempting to impede recruitment and uttering language that urged resistance to the United States and aided the enemy. Debs commented to reporters that the verdict would come out as God wills.
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Cleveland
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
United States
Davison Leaves for Battleton to Confer on Red Cross Efforts
Henry P. Davison, chairman of the American Red Cross war council, has departed for Europe for a second trip this year. He will confer with leaders of Red Cross activity in allied countries to ensure no need is overlooked for the American expeditionary forces as demands rise.
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Clive Alry
Lo Se
Washington
Henry P. Davison
American Red Cross War Council
Europe
Red Cross
President Signe Ory Resolution Sets Prohibition Zones
President Wilson on Thursday signed the joint resolution passed by Congress empowering him to establish prohibition zones around shipyards munitions factories and other war industries.
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Signe “Ory
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Villa Ghet From Home El Paso Horse Captured Near Bathyvo
Mexican Consul General Andres Garcia said he received reports from Chihuahua that Villa’s horse Bravebiog, described as blood marked and agile, had been captured near Bathyvo. Officials confirmed aid from local authorities and noted no further pursuit.
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EL Paso
Mexicwan
Andres Garcia
Chihuahua
Bravebiog Villa
Bathyvo
Wyoming Brief News Notes Parade Of September Events
Wyoming notes list upcoming fairs and gatherings across the state from Sept. 9 to 20 including the Wyoming State Fair at Douglas and the Bridger Valley fair in Lyman. It reports on Liberty Loan quotas, battle casualties, local accidents, gas pipelines, and a range of local civic developments and employment calls.
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Uelnn
Elowstone Highway Association
Douglas
Key Dav
Wyoming
George W. Davis
Laramie
Sheridan County
Herman Cortes
Manville
F.n. I
Houx
C. F. Olmstead
Glenrock
Fred Hopka
Cheyenne
Carl J. Cook
Gillette
Glen Berger
Thermopolis
C. L Irwin
Meeteeses
Charles F. Hanna
Jasper Paulsen
Frederick Evans
Iron Creek
Casper
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Tts
Pilot Butte
Riverton
Granger
United States Free Employment Bureau
Rock Springs
National Western
Denver Union
King & Bros
A M. Stuart
Beckton
Masonic Temple
Ada Rollins
Woman's Department
Bridger Valley Fair
Lyman
American OU Company
Greybull
Ita
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Albany
Big Horn
Carbon
Converse
Crook
Fremond
Goshen
Hot Springs
Johnson
Lincoln
Natrona
Niobrara
Park
Platte
Sheridan
Way to Save Breech Think Twice Before You Speak
A short, quirky note urges careful speech and thoughtful phrasing. It suggests pausing to consider words, aiming to avoid wrongdoing and miscommunication while promoting prudent, respectful expression. The piece emphasizes deliberation in everyday conversations.
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HMNG
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TSP
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Camden Shipyards
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Boston Wine
the Rhine
Gene Debs
Davison
Battleton
Villa Ghet
Onion News Service
William Hughes
Glenda
Indica
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