Military secrecy and new German moves near Petrograd
Reports from Geneva and Copenhagen cite a large force massing on the border to push toward Petrograd, with Western papers suggesting the German advance could threaten northern Russia. A Riga offensive plan is noted, while Finland, the Gulf of Bothnia, and Midand areas are anticipated as potential attack routes amid cautious Allied assessments.
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Geneva
Petroghrad
le Mies
Priiogerne Troils Saviithoss
Nvlale
Copenseagen
Hal von
Finland
Gulta
Petrograd
Midand
Corti
Bloodhounds Help Nab Burns Man In Fire Case
Farmer Richard Spaty found his threshing machine wrecked by fire near Burns. Bloodhounds traced a 65 hour old footpath to Frank Lavelleur’s home, leading to his arrest by Sheriff Pat Hayes and Deputy Edschoel in Cheyenne. The case hinges on whether Lavelleur started the blaze while others may have been involved.
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Richard Spaty
Hillsdale
Burns
Frank Lavelleur
Spatz
W. Hodson
Greeley
Hodson
Lavelleur
Cheyenne
Pat Hayes
Ed Schoel
Yankee Crew in Prussian Prison Camp
Four of five naval gun crew prisoners from the American tank steamer Pampana are held at Brandenburg prison camp in Prussia. Chief gunner James Delahey, Ray Roop, Charles Lovan Kline, and Fred Stephen Jacobs are confirmed prisoners with Seaman Miller unaccounted for and inquiry ongoing.
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Washington
Albert Oliver
Ray Roop
Charles Lovan Kline
Fred Stephen Jacobs
Miller
Germany
Captain Oliver
George Bates Made Fire Chief After McCleave Demotion
George Bates rises to fire chief replacing T A McCleave who was reduced in rank by Mayor LaFontaine. Bates, previously captain and lieutenant at the South Side station, becomes chief as other promotions to fill the vacancy are watched for.
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George Bates
T. A McCleave
Ed. P. Taylor
LaFontaine
McCleave
Lhe
Leutenant
South Side Department
Welsh
Bates
Lieut Millege Grace
South Side
Central Station
Overnight Entries at Wood Be Frisky Race Meet
Official overnight entries list shows horses including Frisky and others for a morning program. Purse money categories include $200 for two year olds and up, with multiple contestants and entry details shown in the fragmentary card.
Chicago City Council Praises Gov Lowden Over Mayor
Chicago's council in a four hour special session adopts a resolution praising Gov. Lowden for blocking a Peace Terms group from meeting in Illinois and urges further measures to keep such gatherings from threatening public safety. The vote stands 42 to 6.
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Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
W. H. Thompson
People’s Council For Democracy
Illnois
United States
Thompson
Wittitbeee
Schuettler
National Security League
Citizens War Board
Illinois State Council For Defense
Hamilton Club
Hoyne
Dickson
C. F. Clyne
Edward J. Brundage
Bowler
Alderman Michaelson
Michaelson
Lowden
Senate votes to reject war profit tax increases
The Senate defeated three more proposals from lawmakers seeking higher levies on war profits in the tax bill. Hollis amendment failed 57 17, Labollette 50 18, and the 0 percent flat rate also lost 52 18, signaling the end of the push for a flat rate in the excess profits section.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Hollis
Labollette
Wyoming Draft Men Off Today Entrain For Camp
Thirty nine Wyoming men leave their home counties today as the first 5 percent increment of the national draft army. From Cheyenne and Laramie counties five men depart for American Lake training in Washington, with others from across the state joining via Burlington and Northern Pacific routes. Key names include James Durnford William Keating Carl Bek and Gerald Walker as contingents travel to Billings and on to the coast.
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American Lake Training Camp
Washington
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Laramie County
James Durnford
Willam Keating
Carl FE. Bek
Gerald Walker
James F. Green
Laramie
Gillette
Rawlins
Douglas
Torrington
Buffalo
Kemmerer
Casper
Lusk
Sheridan
Green River
Worland
Newvantle
Laramwle
Albany
Carbon
Sweetwater
Lincoln
Union Pacific
Burlington
Billings
Mont
Newcastle
Famine Strikes Trieste Amid Food Shortages
Report from Rome and London on Sept 4 describes famine conditions in Trieste amid scarce oils and potatoes. Article notes Austrians, Germans and Bulgarians blamed for harvest losses and worsening Serbian conditions.
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Rome
Austria
Trieste
Ote Sertes
Prosecutor Joins Mooney Appeal in High Profile Case
In San Francisco the prosecutor joins in Mooney appeal as the defense pushes for reversal of judgment. The proceeding centers on Tony Moon, death sentence and safety concerns raised by the prior trial, with a focus on the alleged explosive device and related events tied to the case.
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SAN Prascisco
Coley
Fense
Sapmene Cmt
Peversal
Tani
Mooney
Goder
Statenmnee
Skinny B Wins Again at Race Track Fame Gained
A blotted racing report notes Skinny B's repeated victory amid crowded standings. The piece mentions riders, horses, and race outcomes, with names and places blurred but preserving the sense of a lively event and celebratory tone.
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Skinny
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