Austrians Lose 120000 In Italian Drive War Flagged
About 50 000 prisoners taken to date as Italians press an offensive along the eastern Bainsizza ridge. Austrian losses estimated at 20000 with center attacks focused on Carso to halt the Italian advance toward Trieste. Hermada to the sea sees fierce assault as Austrian counterattacks sustain heavy casualties.
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Udine
Italy
Bainsizza
Cercek
Draga
Volnik
Carson
Carso
Trieste
Brestovizza
Hermada
CARS SENT TO TEXAS TO REMOVE STARVING CATTLE
El Paso September 7. The Interstate Commerce Commission orders 2500 stock cars sent to Southwestern railroads to move thousands of starving cattle from parched Texas ranges per an urgent request by the Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's association.
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EL Paso
Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern
Texas
Wilson imposes embargo on export of gold from the United States
President Wilson ordered an embargo on gold bullion and currency exports effective Sept. 10 with Treasury licensing by the Federal Reserve Board. The law aims to conserve U.S. gold reserves amid war strains, while restricting exports to the Orient. officials foresee many nations enforcing anti German wealth measures.
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Wilson
U.S
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Offleials
Japan
Mexico
Spain
Orient
German Aviators Kill Americans in Hospital Raid
German flyers attacked American hospitals in a coast village, killing one army medical corps officer and wounding three seriously. Two enlisted men died and sixteen were wounded, including five Americans. Germany appears to wage a calculated aerial offensive against allied medical facilities. Public reaction across England mounts over repeated hospital strikes.
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London
St. Louis
Harvard
Homestead Survey Party Organized in Wyoming
The first field party for the 640acre homestead law was organized in Gillette by Director Smith of the U S Geological Survey. Senator Kendrick requested two more parties to decide cases on homestead applicants, aiming to settle unoccupied Wyoming land swiftly.
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Wyoming
Gillette
Smith
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Sen
J. B. Kendrick
Geological Survey
Kendrick
Congress
Meat prices linked to buyer behavior says Armour
Armour argues in Collier's Weekly that meat prices will fall only if retailers cut deliveries and consumers pay bills promptly. He contends price hikes hit profits of meat purveyors, blaming the buying public for high costs in the United States.
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Chicago
Ogden Armour
Armour
Collier's Weekly
Mother to Decide Draft for 2 Sons
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs Mary Knack facing a grim duty to choose which of her two athletic sons must go to war. Draft board chairman singles out Frank Knack who turns 24 on September 10. the other son Mynest is 236, noted as expert bowlers.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Knack
Jackson
Draft Board
Knack
Frank Knack
Canadians Hold Ground After Frontline Counterattack
Canadians repelled a German counterattack across the front west of Lens after a day of hard fighting in the Green Crassier area near Arras wood. Allied troops regained and extended their positions despite the enemy push.
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France
Quaters
Fance
Green Crassier
Arras Wood
Lens
Kaiser Threat Arises as Senator Warns of Invasion
Senator Chamberlain, head of the military affairs committee, warns in Washington that Germany may invade the United States. He urges Americans to wake up and prepare for battle, declaring the nation must fight or face defeat.
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Washington
United States
Chamberlain
Congress
Senate
Teutons Drop More Poisoned Candies
German aviators are dropping poisoned candy over Mont Bellaire France. Some is found in paper bags and chocolate cherries wrapped in lead coated paper. Authorities issue strict orders to prevent consumption of the candy.
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Mont Bellaire
France
Germans Reach 40 Miles Beyond Riga
Berlin reports German cavalry has engaged Russian rear guards as far as forty miles east of Riga. The forces pursue the retreating Russians northeast of the lower Dvina, according to army headquarters.
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Riga
Berlin
London
Russia
Lower
Dvina
Sun Yat Sen to Head New Chinese Army Clash Feared
Dr Sun Yat Sen named commander in chief of the army as a rival Canton faction forms a new government. Canton’s military governor backs Peking, while Sun’s forces face potential clash as Cantonese flee toward Hong Kong amid talks on delaying Boxer indemnities and lowering import duties.
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Peking
Sun Yat Sen
China
Chitpee
Canton
Suu Yout Sen Fa
Hong Kong
Feng Kwe Chang
South China
Melnsel
Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor Clash Over War Meeting
The conflict over wartime policy erupts as Mayor Thomiseon is accused of restricting a People's meeting in Chicago. Governor Lowden dispatches police to block the event, but the gathering proceeds and adjourns. The mayor declares the governor is not in charge of Chicago amid threats of action.
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Illinois
Chicago
Thomiseon
Chiewee
Lowden
Wyoming Troops Embark for Europe Amid Farewells
Crowds in Cheyenne bid farewell to the Third Wyoming infantry as they depart for France, soon to join the 96th United States Infantry. Governor Osborn and local officials attend, urging a swift journey to Berlin and a safe return. The contingent travels by Pullman train toward Camp C irene in Challotten.
VOOOMES PP MALE SAME PAY AS MEN IN PACKING PLANTS
In Omana Nebraska on September 7 striking workers at smoke producing plants formed a picket line demanding equal pay for men and women. The protest followed dissatisfaction with wages and terms for female workers.
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Vooomes
Omana
Neb
Wreigep
Mearly Si
Average Man $6 Richer Than in ’16
Treasury figures show the money supply including gold bullion at 660,091,378 dollars, about one third of world supply. The total is roughly 500,000,000 dollars more than a year ago, reflecting changes in circulation and value.
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Washington
di Bop Amerita
Treasury Department
United Stat
German Fund Backed Heads of Movement Indictments
Reports indicate a broad indictment for conspiracy to sabotage war efforts, tied to German funds aiding movement leaders. Investigations point to cross state activity, with a federal grand jury meeting in Chicago to weigh charges.
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Heads OF Movement
Farewell Day of Race Meet with Nine High Class Events
A lengthy, fragmentary notice describes a farewell race meet featuring nine high class events. It references preparations, parties, and observers, with scattered names and phrases about schedules and venues in the United States. The text is garbled but centers on a ceremonial close to a racing event.
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