Germans Stiffen Resistance Under Allied Pressure
Allied gains push from Arras to Rheims as German defenses hold firm. British siege along Gouzencourt and Travicourt wood. French advance near St. Quentin and La Fere. Allies press to breach Hindenburg line. major Belgian and French cities remain contested. front line near 20 miles from Cambrai to La Fere.
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Hans
Arras
Rheims
Cambrai
Travicourt
Gouzencourt
St. Quentin
la Fere
St. Gothain
Laon
Chemin Des Dames
Sossons
Aisne
Aga‘n
Flanders
Soissons
Marne
Marshal Foch
Hindenburg Line
A Spectral Play of Power and Prophecy
A fragment from a political stage piece shows the Super Statesman clashing with a congressman and aides in a vast room. A mysterious Spirit of Progress arrives, unlabeled by party, provoking distrust and calls to rally behind the president amid chants of We’ll fix Wilson. The dialogue hints at manipulation, memory lapses among supporters, and a looming war analogy as the Super Statesman prepares to ride the “War” horse to power.
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Wilson
Super S
Jeverel
Ol Bey Ender
Seger
Wien
Rveb
Americans push forward on Vesle front amid night bombardment
With heavy artillery pounding through the night, American forces on a curved line from Glemes to Viel Arcy advanced against stiff resistance since crossing the Vesle. The action marks the strongest combat since that crossing, as U S troops press the line.
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Vesle
Glemnes
Yieil Arcy
McAdoo Cuts Dining Car Prices and Service Limits
General McAdoo announced a dining car overhaul to cut costs. A la carte dinners and lunches will be abandoned after October 1, replaced by table d hote meals of up to four courses for $1, with some trains at $1.25. Breakfast becomes a restricted a la carte menu. The aim is economy, seat more diners, save labor, and make meats affordable.
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Associated Press
Washington
German on verge of starvation warned by American minister
Ira Nelson Morris, American minister to Sweden, told Americans there is a grave shortage of essential goods in Germany but stopped short of saying the country is starving. He cited reports from reliable Swedish sources and emphasized mobilizing energy for the war.
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Washington
Germany
Ira Nelson Morris
M Nleter
Sweden
Democrats Make Gains in Maine but Fall Short
In Portland Maine early returns show Democrats gaining in Republican strongholds but failing to wrest control. Senator Fernald and likely all four Republican congressmen were reelected. Gov Car Milligan won by about 2800 votes, down from a 35 000 margin two years prior.
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Portland
Fernald
Car Milligan
Margie
Mineral Metals Bill Up in Senate Fight
Washington September 9 The senate considered a government production and distribution bill for metals and minerals essential to the prosecution. The measure would create a revolving fund of 50 million dollars for the purpose. The bill is a house substitute and does not affect gold silver lead or zinc.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Duke Devonshire Says Canada War Spirit Stronger
The Duke of Devonshire, governor general of Canada, arriving in Chicago for a two day visit, declares the war spirit in Canada is growing stronger daily and that Canada will win if pacifists are not present. He notes crops are good enough to aid fighters and says labor gains in Parliament but will not control.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
German Admiralty Disputes British Submarine Claims
Amsterdam report says the British published 150 German submarine commanders names to show ships sunk but many ranks are inaccurate. It notes German crews sacrifice as the 1 boat warfare grows and states losses only become serious if German losses exceed those sent out.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Canadian unions show shift in affiliations in 1917
Canadian labor figures indicate that unions affiliated with international bodies or other organizations rose in 1917, while purely local independent unions fell. Total union members reached 204,630 in 1917, up from 133,192 in 1913, with 1,974 unions, of which 1,702 had international affiliations.
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Ottawa
Canada
Department of Labor
Civil service exams held in 600 cities for war work
Thousands of stenographers and typists are serving the government in war work and thousands more are needed nationwide. Exams are held every Tuesday in 600 cities, including Cheyenne, with salary, qualifications, and service details available from the civil service department’s clerk at the government building.
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Washington
Civil Service
Cheyenne
Civil Service Department
Bulid'ug
German Plans For Next Phase Of War Emerges At Washington
Military experts say Foch has mapped German defenses and must begin independent action. With German lines similar to March, experts expect imminent Allied moves to meet new positions. Some predict Germany will strike back to ease pressure rather than seek decisive gains, amid cautious outlook for the Battle of 1918.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Office
Foch
Belgium
Pershing
Verdun
German Morale Seen Low in Captured Letters
London reports morale among German troops is deteriorating based on captured letters. Quotations describe prolonged frontline fatigue, desertion hints, and shortages as air service and artillery observers are drafted to infantry, signaling strain on the regent prisoners and overall resistance.
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London
Artois
Picardy
Thir Own Line
Hindenburg
Randon
Johann
Debs Trial Opens as Seven Arrested for Applause
In Cleveland a speedy jury selection marks the opening of Eugene V. Debs espionage trial on five counts. Seven spectators are arrested for applauding the defense’s opening statement by Seymour Stedman. Also noted is Mrs. Hose Pastor Stokes of New York, out on bail after a recent federal verdict.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Seymour Stedman
Eugene V. Debs
Hose Pastor
Stokes
New York
Debs
Ohio Socialist Party
Canton
United States
Edwin S. Were
Joseph (. Bredenstein
Frank B. Kavapuh
United States Dtrict
William A. Canneay
Chicago
Joseph Sharia
Dayton
Morris Wolf
Morris Jliliquist
Batter World Series Batteries Rumored for Fifth Game
Boston reports indicate the batteries for the fifth game of the World Series may be Jones and Agnew with Vaughn or Hendricks and Kilmer as pitchers. Manager Barrow indicated he would deploy Jones and expressed confidence in winning the series tomorrow.
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Boston
Indicatom
Jones
Agnew
Vaughn
Hendricks
KilWfer
Barrow
Women in French airship factories work at great heights
News from Paris notes many French women are employed in airship plants and some perform tasks near the tops of tall structures. They are hoisted in chair systems to reach high work areas, approaching duties once reserved for men.
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Paris
France
Lost Pocketbook In Albany With Cash Bond And Bond
Lost pocketbook containing 340 dollars to 9070 50 Liberty bond and registration card belonging to Neilly Robt. No reward offered Albany Motel location noted.
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Neilly Robt
T& Landers
Albany
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