Austrians Lose 120000 in Italian Drive Across Front
Italian advances in Udine area press the Austrian line as about 50,000 prisoners are taken and Austrian losses rise to 20,000. Austrians shift to defense on the eastern Bainsizza ridge while renewed center attacks on the Carso seek to halt Italians toward Trieste. Fierce fighting from Hermada to the sea continues with heavy artillery and infantry assaults.
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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 remove thousands of starving cattle from parched Texas ranges per a plea from the Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's Association.
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Texas
EL Paso
Panhandle and Southwestern Stockmen's Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern
Wilson imposes embargo on US gold exports worldwide
President Wilson declares an embargo on gold bullion and currency exports effective September 10, with Treasury licensing to be allowed if the Federal Reserve Board deems it safe. The move centralizes control under Secretary McAdoo to curb gold flows amid wartime strain and reduce leakage via neutral routes.
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Washington
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Offleials
Japan
Mexico
Spain
Orient
German Aviators Kill Americans in Hospital Raid
German air forces attacked American hospitals in a coastal village housing St. Louis and Harvard troops. One Army medical corps officer was killed while three others were severely wounded. Two more soldiers died and sixteen were wounded, including five Americans. Germany appears to be waging a deliberate aerial offensive against allied medical facilities.
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London
St. Louis
Harvard
Homestead Survey Party Organized in Wyoming
The United States Geological Survey organized the first field party in Gillette to locate 640 acre homesteads in northwestern Wyoming. Senator Kendrick requested two additional parties to decide homestead cases, aiming to rapid settlement of unoccupied territory and action on this key legislation.
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Wyoming
Gillette
Smith
United States Geological Survey
Washington
Sen
J. B. Kendrick
Geological Survey
Kendrick
Congress
Meat Prices Tied to Buyers Delays and Deliveries
Ogden Armour, multimillionaire packer, tells Collier's Weekly that meat price reductions depend on the public allowing retailers to cut frequent deliveries and on consumers paying their bills promptly. He says price increases hurt profits for meat purveyors.
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Chicago
Ogden Armour
Armour
Collier's Weekly
Mother to Decide Draft for 2 Sons
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs Mary Knack faced a grim duty as draft rules forced her to choose which of her two athletic sons must go to war One son Frank Knack turns 24 on September 10 and would be drafted that day if chosen Mynest and Frank are noted as expert bowlers
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Knack
Jackson
Draft Board
Knack
Frank Knack
Canadians Drive Back Foe After Counter Attack
War front bulletins report Canadian forces repelling a German counterattack along the Arras wood and Green Crassier area. The enemy temporarily regained ground west of Lens but Canadian gains at Green Crassier were extended after the fighting.
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France
Quaters
Fance
Green Crassier
Arras Wood
Lens
Kaiser May Invade U.S. Cries Senator
Senator Chamberlain, head of the preparedness movement, warned in Washington that a German invasion threatens the United States. He urged Americans to wake up and prepare to fight or be defeated, signaling strong calls for national defense measures.
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Kaiser
U.S
Senator
Washington
United States
Chamberlain
Congress
Senate
Teutons Drop More Poisoned Candies
German aviators continue dropping poisoned candy in the Mont Bellaire region of France. Some candy was found in paper bags and chocolate cherries wrapped in lead coated paper. Strict orders issued to prevent consumption Pending investigation and warnings to residents.
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Mont Bellaire
France
Germans Reach 40 Miles Beyond Riga
Berlin reports German cavalry have engaged Russian rear guards as far as forty miles east of Riga in pursuit after the Russian retreat northeast of the Dvina. Army headquarters announced today.
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Riga
Berlin
London
Russia
Lower
Dvina
Dr Sun Heads New Army Feared Clash in China
Peking reports Dr Sun Yat Sen named commander in chief as Canton supports the Beijing government. Civilian refugees flee Canton toward Hong Kong while Feng Kwei Chang seeks reconciliation and delays elections. Indemnity relief and duties dispute cloud financial plans amid the conflict.
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DR. Sun
China
Peking
Sun Yat Sen
Chitpee
Canton
Suu Yout Sen Fa
Hong Kong
Feng Kwe Chang
South China
Melnsel
Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor clash over meeting permit
The war era dispute pits Governor Lowden against Mayor Thomiseon over license policy. Police allowed a People's meeting in Chicago but tensions remain high as threats and counterclaims surface. The mayor says the governor is not running Chicago.
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Illinois
Chicago
Thomiseon
Chiewee
Lowden
Wyoming Troops Sail East Amid Farewell Crowd
A huge crowd sees the Third Wyoming infantry depart for France with cheers and tears at the Cheyenne depot. Governor and local officials bid farewell as the regiment, soon to be redesignated the 96th United States Infantry, heads to Camp Greene, Charlotte, for deployment with the slogan On to Berlin.
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Mchevenne
Houseas
United States
Sidnte Wowitke
Weber
Voomes PP Strikers Demand Equal Pay in Plants
In Omana Nebraska on September 7 striking workers from packing plants demand equal pay for men and women. The protest centers on pennies per hour gaps with more than fifty workers showing. The action aims to compel employers to raise wages to parity.
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Vooomes
Omana
Neb
Wreigep
Mearly Si
Average Man Gains $6 Since 1916 in Treasury Figures
Treasury department data as of Sept 1 shows broad money growth with the average man $6 richer than in 1916. The article notes gold bullion supplies at about 660 million dollars, roughly one third of global holdings, and totals about 500 million dollars more than the previous year.
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Washington
di Bop Amerita
Treasury Department
United Stat
German Fund Backed Heads of Movement Indictments
Reports indicate indictments for conspiracy to aid the enemy and treason connected to German funding. Officials say investigations linked funds to conspirators aiding wartime efforts, with grand jury activity in Chicago and broad state involvement.
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Heads OF Movement
Farewell Day of Race Meet With Nine High Class Events
A historical notice describes a farewell race day featuring nine high class events. The text references preparations, participants, and the schedule set for a United States venue, with emphasis on the ceremonial close and associated activities.
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