Russian Galicia Offensive Pushes Toward Breslau
Russian forces in Galicia under Grand Duke Nicholas press west along rail lines with over 1,000,000 troops. Cracow is not the objective as Russians aim for Breslau and its forts, while German and Austrian forces fortify Galicia. Tarnow falls after a pitched battle, easing siege of Cracow. Ossovetz and Augustow forest fighting continue as German efforts slow.
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Galicia
Czar
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Cracow
Petrograd
Collander
Carpathian
Peremyst
Bresla
Jaroslav
von Auffenberg
Tarnov
Tarnow
Lyck
Ossowetz
Augustoff
Rennenkamp
Germans Continue Assaults French Report Advance
Paris reports ongoing fighting along the Aisne and Meuse as German forces press in the Verdun area. Officials cite high casualties for both sides, with gaps rapidly filled by new arrivals including British Indian troops from the Far East.
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Kaiser
Verdun-Tour
Paris
Hankin
Bordeaux
Aisne
Meuse
Alsace
Mulhausen
the Aisne
France
Far East
Wreck in New York Subway Shatters City Safety
In New York on September 29 a severe subway collision under the Bronx area caused fires and smoke trapping passengers. Two trains crashed, three cars were destroyed, and 20 firefighters were overcome. Injured riders and crews were rushed to Fordham Hospital as workers battled the blaze and cut power.
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York
New York
D-St
Bronx
Tuank Williams
Passeng
Eated
Ross
Ierely
Pd Mey
Fordham Hospital
Isaac Diorbian
William Horan
Work Rain
Olomobsick
Dundee Beecher Draw In Narrow Fight Remains Question
Los Angeles reports a boxing bout between Johny Dundee and Beecher ended in a draw after ten rounds with Dundee holding a slight lead before Beecher surged late. judges ruled the match a stalemate to settle the question of mastery.
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Los Angeles
Johny Dundee Beecheth
Beecher
Canton Woman Praises German War Efforts
Mrs E Portman of Market avenue received a postal card from Mrs Jin E Ball touring Europe now in Switzerland. The letter praises German prayers and bravery as the writer travels Hamburg Berlin Nuremberg Munich and Ireland noting Germany's nondgul successes. It extols patriotism restraint and dignified hearts without boasting and hopes for success to Germany despite the distant war.
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E. Portman
Jin E. Ball
Europe
Switzerland
German air activity over Belgium and Paris region report
Berlin reports continued Allied bombing and Zeppelins active over Belgium and northern France. Bombs fell on Devynze causing damage to a historic convent. Zeppelins seen over several German points as preparations for further offensives are noted.
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Msterdam
Belgium
Ynze
Thiel
Devynze
St Keent de St. Paul
Igium
Germany
Free to Some Little Girl Junior Kitchen Cabinet Ad
Advertisement for a Junior Kitcheneed Kitchen cabinet offered by The Klein & Heffelman Co asking readers to request a viewing or demonstration aimed at gifting a compact kitchen storage unit to a young girl.
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The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Burgomeister Max Some’ Financier of Brussels Arrested
Sept 29 Ostend reports Burgomaster Max of Brussels opposes German demands. He was imprisoned by Brussels’ German governor after refusing to pay in gold, with German bonds claimed as coin. Reported debts include tens of millions in occupation tribute and hostages, exact totals unclear.
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I Ostend
Max
Brussels
Germany
VW Ieister
Brussel Wis
Berlin
Fe Cernan
Austria Reinforces Front Near Italy as War Looms
Rome reports Austrian forces on the Italian frontier are being markedly reinforced while Hungarian and Russian-frontier troops fill Italian-born regiments. The move signals Italy’s likely entry into the war, with Allied and central powers observing diplomatically. Romania mobilizes toward Austria, and Russia reportedly considers demobilization pressure on Turkey as a wider campaign unfolds.
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Rome
Austria
Galicia
Italy
Roumania
Russia
Turkey
Wild man caught ducking on a rock in Clarendon
Mike Carrick of Olean New York Canton says he wandered from the cemetery playing duck on a rock under electric light chased by Officer Skotnickey. The unshaven man with bruised feet stood on his head for laughing boys before being escorted to the police station.
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Mike Carrick
Olean
N. Y
Canton
Wild Man
Clarendonny
Tuscarawasst
Officer Skotnickey
Mike
Krichbaum
Bour
Skotnickey
Military surgeons meet in Cincinnati for 29th annual convention
Military surgeons from the army navy public health department and national guard gathered in Cincinnati for the 29th annual meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. The event opened with a business session and runs through October 2 with a reception for Surgeon General T C Georges and a public meeting featuring Mayor Spiegel and Governor Cox. Limited foreign delegates due to the war in Europe.
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Cincinnati CO
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Army
Navy
Public Health Department
National Guard
T. C. Georges
United States Army
Spiegel
Cox
Europe
Italian moratorium extended by royal decree
Rome reports the moratorium in Italy has been extended by royal decree through December 31.
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Rome
Dominant Villa Leads New Revolt in Northern Mexico
General Francisco Villa, senior rebel in northern Mexico, denounces Carranza and proclaims independence. Chihuahua and Sonora revolt as Villa’s forces prepare to resist any attempt to push into the north, while a government agent heads to Washington to avert hostilities.
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Mexico
Francisco Villa
Venustiano Carranza
Chihuahua
Sonora
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Council withholds pay for Canton bacteriologist
The ordinance committee recommended paying extraordinary city health bills except the bacteriologist’s, after ruling a milk tester lacked authority. Dr A Ho Calhoun, who tested samples for Dairy Inspector Bow man, awaits payment as the total health board bill reached 898 dollars while the finance committee approved 841 dollars.
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Canton
City Board of Health
A. Ho Calhoun
Bowman
Stolberg
Board of Health
Old Lady Seeks Armageddon Map In War Map Quest
A London woman buys a war map and returns it to a stationer saying it fails to show Armageddon battlefield she heard about, reflecting wartime curiosity and sensational terminology in a casual anecdote.
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London
Kaiser to Lose Garter Over War Actions
London reports a semi official view that Kaiser Wilhelm may be expelled from the Order of the Garter due to his wartime conduct at Louvain and other towns. Prince Henry and the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha face loss as well while Belgium’s King Albert is urged to receive the honor.
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P.M. Sarl
London
Berlin
Order of the Garter
Garter
Windsor Castle
John
Duke of
Ormand
Louvain
Termoude
Dinant
Henry
Prussia
Duke
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Franz Josef
George
Czar
Eoward Grey
Albert
Belgium
Discount Remnant Picture Moulding Ad Highlight
A trimmed advertisement for 20 discount remnant picture moulding by Klein & Heffelman Co Ady features weekly big values and special offers on moulding remnants.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Klein & Het Advi
German Claims Right Wing Holds in France and Galicia
Berlin reports general artillery duel in France with no decisive phase and continued gains along the Meuse. Eastern front sees fighting in Galicia. Przemysl fortress resists with costly sorties. Royal Navy submarine claim denied as false. U-9 engagement cited with three cruisers sunk.
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Berlin
Hague
War Office
France
Meuse
Eastern Front
Galicia
Prugsia
Przemysl
Walla
Creasy
Aboukir
Hogue
Cressy
U-9
Ninutes
Murder baffling Akron police in Vinnie Becker case
Akron police work to solve the murder of Vinnie Becker a tea store clerk found with multiple head wounds and a hatchet embedded in her skull in her brother’s shop. Clues include a tomahawk a pair of back room notes and a threatening line about recognition and a brother named Tony. Relatives note no ring on Becker’s finger and police doubt robbery motive amid the brutal assault.
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Akron
Vinnie Becker
Summit-co
Tony
Polleman
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