Eastern battles persist as rivers slow advance
On the eastern front from Riga to the Romanian frontier, German and Austro German forces press toward the Dvina while Russian counter offensives gain some success. Slow progress along Glonim and Pinsk roads is noted as swollen rivers and mud hinder operations, and guards prepare to defend lines amid marshes and rising waters.
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Riga
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Pinsk
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Dvinsk
Friedrichstadt
Sinking of the Arabic renews strain with Germany
Washington debates a possible break in diplomatic ties as Germany’s note on the Arabic sinking triggers official surprise and persistent questions. The State Department reports the text differs little from newspapers and officials doubt the ramming claim.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Lansing
United States
Zeppelin is Lost Near Brussels Destroyed on Landing
A Brussels traveler confirms a Zeppelin loss reported over Ma lines heading toward Brussels. The airship was destroyed on landing while attempting to enter a hangar. Two crew members were killed and others injured as thousands of Belgians rushed to the scene for a supposed joyful sight.
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Rotterdam
Brussels
Malines
Zeppelin Raid Hits London Western Heart of City
Official figures show 33 killed and 129 injured across the two Septem ber raids on London. The latest strike touched St James Palace and Parliament areas as naval airships bombed western districts and major factories, with heavy explosions and fires reported. The American embassy notes no American casualties.
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Parliament Buildings
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Middlesboro
Torpedo Glancing Blow Struck Arabic Off Liverpool
An affidavit by Capt. Finch of the Arabic, sworn before Consul Lee Washington in Liverpool, details how a torpedo struck about 90 feet forward of the stern on the starboard side beneath the wireless house. The ship’s maneuvering minimized a direct hit. the torpedo touched about 200 feet aft of amidships as the Arabic steered away.
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London
Finch
Lee Washington
Liverpool
Carranza Refuses Parley in Mexican Peace Mission
Gen Venustiano Carranza refuses mediation by foreign governments in Mexico's interior affairs. He declined to join U S and Latin American leaders in seeking peace among factions, a reply delivered to John R. Silliman on September 10. Carranza insists interior matters remain domestic.
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Mexico
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John R. Silliman
Wilson
Republic
Tirpitz Plans Brief Vacation Not Resignation
Amsterdam dispatch reports false rumors that Admiral Von Tirpitz intends to resign as German minister of the navy. It is true he plans a brief vacation, with speculation that Admiral Von Pohl would succeed him if a change occurred.
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Amsterdam
Admiral von Tirpitz
Berlin
Admiral von Pohl
Admiralty
Baltic
Greek War Conference on Athens
Premier Venizzelos and King Constantine begin talks in Athens on Greece’s future policy. Until negotiations end, a definite course on the international situation is unlikely.
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Venizzelos
Constantine
Greece
French Liner Sant Anna In Distress In Atlantic Fire
The Fabre Line steamer Sant Anna carrying 1600 to 1700 Italian reservists and about 50 women and children left New York Sept 8 bound for Marseilles and Naples. It reported fire east of New York and south of Newfoundland. Cape Race wireless alerted ships to assist as authorities prepare relief. The vessel, on a southern Mediterranean route, may be distant from main rescue lanes.
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Fabre Line
New York
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Naples
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San’t Anna
Mediterranean
England
Recall of Dumba and von Papen Dominates U S Circles
Washington reports consensus that the United States will seek the recall of Austrian ambassador Dr Constantin Theodore Dumba and Captain Franz von Papen German military attache. Also targeted are the Austrian consul general Alexander Nuber von Pereked Szabadsag editor James F J Archibald and others in a major diplomatic incident. Officials say Papen's letters and a Dumba memorandum tie him to disturbing plans in American munitions factories and a reflected slur about US statements. The State Department prioritizes Papen, with possible direct explanation similar to Dumba’s.
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Germany
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Alabama Creates Insurance Commission In State Pro posed Bill
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill to establish an insurance commission in Montgomery. The move would create a new state department to regulate all insurance activities within Alabama.
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Alabama
Montgomery
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Recall of Austrian ambassador Dumba by United States
The United States has asked Austria-Hungary to recall Constantin Theodore Dumba, the Austrian ambassador in Washington. The note states Dumba proposed plans to incite strikes in U S munitions plants and used an American passport bearer, leading Washington to declare him no longer acceptable and to seek his recall while urging continued cordial relations.
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Penfield
Vienna
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Archibald
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Austria-Hungary
Dumba
German Gain in Vosges and Artois Fronts
German forces renewed attacks in the Vosges Mountains and the Ar gonne forest in Artois, claiming trench gains. The French acknowledge some ground lost to gas warfare but say counterattacks recaptured most positions, notably Hartmans Weilerkopf, which has seen intense fighting as the front remains active with artillery duels, bombings, and air raids.
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London
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Artois
Argonne Forest
Hartmans-Weilerkopf
Tragedy at Carlisle Ark ends in multiple deaths
In Carlisle Arkansas two white men are dead and one dying after a mob murder attempt linked to a wife’s murder by her husband a negro named Pat Bowers. A second negro died by self-inflicted gunshot as authorities pursued the suspect.
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K. Johnson
Chester Crawford
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Nichols
Kiling Bowers
Carlisle
Fr. Johnson
Dr.Crawford
Swain
MISSISSIPPI NEWS ITEMS
Beebe Henry Thames fell from a moving log train of Homochittu Lumber Company and was killed by passing cars. He left a wife and five small children. New Albany Jeff Gunter is missing, believed unable to speak due to a speech defect. He was last heard from in Holly Springs. Winona Dr B F Ward’s injuries include a crushed shoulder and leg from recent accidents. Mike Edcraft, a lumber company employee, died at work when a machine struck him. He was about 21. Louisville Mineral Springs livestock association organized. T V Jones spoke on 20 years in hog business. K L Wilson elected president, M P Jones secretary. goal is cooperative marketing for better prices. Starkville B B Buford’s mutilated remains found near Bradley. likely dragged by a freight train. Itta Bena Itta Bena compress to become a bonded cotton warehouse under federal reserve laws enabling hypothecation of cotton receipts. Houston County Jailer Bob Wilson attacked by three prisoners. Blue Steel, a murder convict, escaped. Johnson surrendered after running over Mrs. Wilson. Blue Steel at large. Wesson Farmers shift from cotton to dairying. over 500 gallons daily shipped, with higher returns. Tick eradication boosted dairy prominence. farmers plan to increase output. Natchez Farmers buying seed wheat. 10,000 bushels already purchased for fall planting.
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Jeff Gunter
Holly Springs
Louisville
Mineral Springs
T. V. Jones
K. L. Wilson
M. P. Jones
Houston
Bob Wilson
Blue Steel
Wilson
Frank Johnson
Mrs. Wilson
Wesson
Governor Brews Quiet Cash Check and Rail Orders
Governor Brewer audited the state treasury finding a cash balance of only a few dollars in hand while over 200000 dollars sat in depositories and a larger land redemption fund remained. The Mississippi Railroad Commission ordered Southern Railway to open a Duke station within 60 days or face penalties. The adjournment set for September 15 in Vicksburg will address street railway issues. Rifle practice at Camp Williamson ends September 19. Fan Nie Vic Baugh, a negro woman, was pardoned for assault to kill and murder from a 1910 Lexington sentence.
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Stovall
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Duke
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Southern Railway
Mississippi
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Meridian
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E. C. Scales
Camp Williamson
Scales
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Fannie Vic Baugh
State Penitentiary
Lexington
Holmes County
Reward for Blue Steel Escape From Chickasaw Jail
Gov Brewer posts a $100 reward for the arrest and delivery to Chickasaw county sheriff of Blue Steel a life-term murder convict who escaped from Houston jail. Described as a coal blackilin negro about 30, 160 pounds, al in appearance.
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Chickasaw County
Houston
Brewer
Showmen Oppose Track Parking Charges
The railroad commission heard lengthy arguments in the case against all railroads over $2 per day parking charges for privately owned theatrical cars. Railroad men defended the rule saying charges barely cover track expenses and hazards. Showmen call the combination of transportation and $2 daily parking fees unjust.
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