America Faces New Crisis With 2 Powers
President Wilson seeks recall of Austria-Hungary ambassador Dr Constantine Dumba, widening a dispute to involve German envoy Franz von Papen and Austrian consul general Alexander Noter von Pereke. Washington weighs possible recalls as Berlin notes may prompt a sharp American note next week. Diplomatic friction rises over sinking of the Lusitania and embassy communications.
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Washington
Wilson
Constantine Dumba
Franz von Papen
Alexander Noter von Pereke
Agustrian
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Coun
Germany
von Bernstorff
Berlin
United States
Lusitania
von Papen
James J. F. Archibald
Nuber Ja
Dumba
Count von Bernstorfff
Archibald
Lansing
Vienna
Fighting on West Front Is Revived As Offensive Returns
London reports revived fighting on the western front with German attempts in the Vosges and Argonne forests. Germany claims trench gains while France says gas was used. Hartmannsweilerkopf area changes hands repeatedly. Eastern front shows little change with Russian advances on Sereth and Austrian gains at Dubno aided by German forces.
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London
Vosges Mountains
Argonne Forest
Hartmanos Wellerhof
Sereth
Galicia
Dubno
Triangle
Royne
Tarnopol
Galieia
Trembowls
Petrograd
Peparita
Termopol
Trembowlsa
Trades Union Congress Rejects Peace Terms Proposal
The Trades Union Congress representing over three million English workers rejected in a large vote a resolution urging Parliament's labor party committees to craft and promote peace terms satisfactory to the working class.
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Ktish Trades Union
Bristol
England
Trades Union Congress
Labor Party
Child Slayer Hanged At Folsom For 1914 Sacremento Murder
David Fountain, 54, a church janitor born in Iowa, was hanged at Folsom prison for killing Margaret Milling, 19, in the basement of the German Lutheran church on December 6, 1914. Fountain confessed to the attack during a Christmas sewing aid session gone wrong. The crime, described as brutal, ended with a rope around the victim’s neck.
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Sacramento
Cal
David Fountain
Folsom
Margaret Milling
Mountain
Elizabeth County
Iowa
Iowa State Prison
Cherry HI
Mount Pleasant
Clarinda
Fountain
Margaret
Wyoming Canal Construction Bid Sparks Funding Push
A Casper headed group led by Pat Sullivan and J O Conner negotiated with the state landlord for a 2000000 pledge to renew the canal project near Bivloe. Eight associates are linked to the move and are prepared to contribute 20000 if needed, amid past failed efforts and renewed backing to push the plan forward.
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Pat Sullivan
J. O'Conper
Casper
Sullivan
Mr. O'Connear
Jury Picked for Trial of Mayor Bell
In Indianapolis on September 10 the jury to try Mayor Joseph B Hell on charges of conspiring to corrupt Marion county elections was completed and sworn in. The panel includes six farmers two carpenters a contractor a merchant a former policeman and a watchmaker with ten Republicans three Democrats one Socialist one Prohibitionist and one Progressive.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph B. Hell
Marion County
George J. Dryer
Carpenter
Joseph Watson
James Brady
Bids Opened for Fort Laramie Main Canal Project
Denver announces bids opened for the Fort Laramie unit of the North Platte project. Thirteen estimates from western firms range 200 000 to 700 000 dollars. Work must start within 15 days of award and finish by July 1 1916.
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Denver
Colo
E. A. Morte
Fort Laramie
North Latte Project
Wyoming
St. Paul
Bridgeport-Guernsey
Burlington Railroad
North Platte
Washington
Sidney KR. Williamson
Colorado
Wyomin
Utah
New Mosivia
Gibbons M Farland Fight Talk of Gotham
New York report notes no title at stake in the ten round bout between Packey McParland and Mike Gibbons of St Paul. The fight, scheduled for tomorrow, is the most talked of pugilist event in years with $32,000 deposited with the stakeholder and Gibbons favored for his recent activity.
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New York
Packey McParland
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Gil Bone
McParland
Pryrotives Probe Burning of Plovator
Federal investigators in Polk County pursue a probe into a series of arsons near Chesa peaks. Ten men and several others are being questioned as authorities seek to identify suspects responsible for the escalated fires. The investigation centers on events surrounding Saturn Day and a nearby facility.
Anti German Feeling Reaches Fever Heat in London
London reels as mob outbreaks surge after Zeppelin raids. Special constables guard German shops amid heightened anti German sentiment. Officials caution on confirming Berlin claims of attacks while insurers issue new policies and the government enforces higher insurance charges near docks and coastal areas.
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London
Childdren
Berlin
Norwich
Middleborough
England
Buel Ness
Policien Ta
Alesto
Shahtis
Enst
French Regain Ground in Vosges After Stiff Fighting
Paris reports continued artillery exchanges along the Unes in France with a French trench evacuated after a German gas and flame attack. A French counter attack recovered most of the low ground, though fighting persisted.
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The
Vosges
Paris
Todiepday
Unes
France
Johnny Ellie Fights Willis in St Paul Bout
Johnny Ellie of Paul is fouled by Kid Willis in a ten round world bantamweight bout in St Paul. The match proceeded to a decision after the foul near the end of the fifth round.
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Hep
Wi4dame
ST. Paul
Jobnnie Ellie
Paul
Kid" Willis
Bere Baht
Hintieh steamer Mora sunk by German sub off Pen March
The Hintieh steamer Mora was sunk at 4:99 p.m. Wednesday after noon by a German submarine off Pen March, department of Finlatres, with the captain and twenty five crew members landed at Rochelle. A Beilieh official statement adds details about the ship for the week ending September.
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LA Rochelle
France
Mora
Pen March
Department of Finlatres
Rochelle Quack
Two Thousand Mexicans Arrive in Juarez Prom Prom
Bel Paso reports 2000 Mexicans and several Americans arrive in Juarez tonight from Obthushus amid famine reports. A convoy of a cenfilot with ar Panes groups accompanied their departure.
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Bel Paso
Juaree
Terrific Blast Wrecks Local Cleaning Plant
A powerful explosion at 9 30 yesterday morning wrecked the Perfecto Dyeing and Cleaning establishment at 1821 Carey avenue. Three employees, T B Randall W Anderson and Miss Joheana Montgomery, escaped injury though windows shattered and storefronts damaged. Cause disputed with theories of spontaneous combustion from a gasoline drying process or electrical wiring fault. Insurance covers losses and repairs expected within a couple of days.
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J. M. Carey & Ros
Carey Avenue
Perfecto Dyeing & Cleaning Establishment
T. B. Randall
W. Anderson
Mise Joheana Montgomery
West Sevmiteenth Street
Altho Randall
Whatter
Tampa
Fla
W. A. Sommerville
Ing
Frandall
Anderson
Central Department
Respondig
Sommeriiie
State Leader
New Goshen Hole Lands Open for Settlement in 1915
About 140000 acres of land in Gowden county south and west of the Platte river will open for permanent settlement September 1, 1915, at 4 m, and for filing October 25, 1915, at 4 m. The land, not under the 160 acre act, lies under general land laws and is suitable for farming without irrigation. Elevation about 4200 feet. Not all parcels are vacant. settlers advised to verify vacancy before settlement.
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Gowden County
Platte River
Eheraecter
Wyoming
Joss Pon and Guerin Triumph In Tennis Event
Johnston and Griffin win the third set and match despite a cautious, error prone showing from Washburn and opponent. Both sides struggle for momentum as the match unfolds with few standout dramatic moments.
U S Troops Could Cross Border Over Kidnapped Rancher
Washington reports arouse officials after the kidnapping of John Lowerback, an American rancher seized at Columbus New Mexico by Mexican bandits. A ransom of 82000 is demanded. Secretary of State Lloyd George demands action from General Villa via Consular Agent Carothers.
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Washington
Stele
War Departments
John Lowerback
Albany Car Spirit Wnds By Arbitration
The strike against United Traction Company lines in Albany and nearby areas ended early today after the board of arbitration will decide the disputed policy. Traffic resumed in Albany Troy and adjacent towns. The incident halted city transport since Monday with services resuming post daylight.
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Albany
Aritation
United Traction Company
Troy
Cahoos
Watvelek
Green Island
Wyoming land sale yields second-highest state price
The state land commission reports a sale of about 91.63 acres of grazing land at Rumnerer to Lisa Christensen for 940.25 per acre, the second highest price ever for Wyoming state land. The deal faced competition from coal land buyers in Sherhisn county, with the record price per acre surpassing prior sales by a substantial margin.
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Leelie Miller
Rewmerer
Lise Christensen
Gu Gore
Sherhisn
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C. Franklin Mohr
Providence
Mrs. Elizabeth “Tl. B. Motir
Amsterdam
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