American ships sunk by German U boats near France
The Navy Department announced a battle off the French coast on Sept 5 where two American steamers were sunk and one U boat likely lost. Secretary Daniels corrected an earlier error noting only one submarine was probably lost. Convoyed by U S warships, the Westwego reported the engagement with unclear details on ships or combatants.
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Washington, D. C
France
Navy Department
Westwego
Department
Daniels
Germany
Europe
Navy
British Take German Trench on Somme Front
Heavy fighting on the Somme front ends with the British capturing a German trench nearly a quarter of a mile long. Artillery duels occur near Ypres as reported by British headquarters in France tonight.
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London
Somme
Ypres
France
Fire at Wyoming State Insane Asylum Attic Burns
Fire of unknown origin engulfed the attic of the right wing at the Wyoming state insane asylum in Evanston. The entire building was destroyed with an estimated 100000 in damage. All male inmates were moved to the women’s quarters and all others were saved. one patient, James Howell of Rawlins, escaped.
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Harriet P. Gillespie
Evanston
Wyy
State Insane Asylum
H. Solier
James Howell
Rawlins
Solier
Wyoming
Mooney Loses New Trial By Court Decree
San Francisco report states Thomas J. Mooney condemned for murder related to a bomb attack loses a new trial bid. The California supreme court rules it cannot review matters beyond the record and that consent to a retrial lies with the executive branch. Oxman, a key witness, faces trial tomorrow.
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Mooney
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
State Supreme Court
Webb
Frank CC. Oxman
C. M. Fickert
Oxman
New Universities Dictionary Offered to State Leader Readers
A new dictionary for readers, the New Universities Dictionary, is offered at cost by The State Leader. Compiled by leading American lexicographers, it features updated vocabulary, leather binding, and practical usage. Coupons on each day’s paper grant secure possession on the first day of distribution.
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Universities Dictionary
Universities
Percy W. Long
Harvard University
Forrest
Lunt
Columbia University
Clarke
Northup
Cornell University
Morris W. Croll
Princeton University
John C. Rolfe
University of Pennsylvania
George J. Hagar
Pew
Lader
Kerensky Rumor Claims His Slaying Not Confirmed
Aftonbladet reports Copenhagen sources rumor that Premier Kerensky was killed by Bolsheviks, but the report could not be confirmed. A separate message from Petrograd states the Baltic fleet and staff support the provisional government.
Russia Faces Possible Anarchy and Dictatorship Risk
Officers and diplomats warn Russia hangs between Korniloff and Kerensky. A rapid Korniloff march on Petrograd could tilt allegiance, potentially paving the way for a dictatorship. A middle path fears civil war, possible separate peace with Germany, or monarchy restoration with severe consequences.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Korniloff
Petrograd
Kerensky
Germany
First Casualty Report From Pershing Warns of Early Losses
Washington dispatch reports the first American combat casualties in France. Sergt. M. G. Calderwood and Pvt. W. F. Brannigan of the Eleventh railway engineers were slightly injured by a bursting shell behind French and British lines. First Lieut. Firesimmone of Kansas City was killed when German planes bombed an American hospital. he was recommended for promotion on the day of his death.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
France
Baker
War Department
Sergt
M. G. Calderwood
Pvt
W. F. Brannigan
Workers Strike At Nilea Tool Works After Demotion
In Hamilton a group of soldiers at the Nilea Tool Works initiated a strike today. About 2000 molders employed at the plant are involved in this action during the city’s current labor disruption.
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Hamilton
Bie
Sept
Nilea Taol
Humane Governor Exiled Amid Belgian Crisis
The report notes the forced departure of Belgiums most humane governor as German civic groups mobilize against Provident Wilteen. Demonstrations occur in Harburg with public schools and labor groups sending protests to Wilhelm II, Michaelis, and Hindenburg. A Catholic mercantile association backs similar resolutions. Bishop Franken promotes new peace talks methods urging delegates from Hungary Austria France and Britain under papal mediation.
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Copenhagen
Provident Wilteen
Harburg
Hamburg
Wiliam
Michaelis
Marschal von Hindenburg
Roman Catholic Mercantile Association of Germany
Franken
Roman
Wincaey
Ile
Rerlskis
Hungary
Austria
Ter
Misha Frankeni
Eastern Star Backs U S Food Conservation Effort
The Grand Chapter of Eastern Star Wyoming met and heard Senator T C Filer of Sheridan discuss national food conservation. A resolution urged elimination of waste and economy in household food use and pledged patriotic cooperation with the government during and after the war, with continuation on another page.
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U.S
Order of Eastern Star of Wyoming
T. C.filer
Sheridan
Order of Eastern Star
State of
Wyoming
United States
Bootlegger Arrested After Sheriff Pursuit and Court
In Prekley Colorado a bootlegger fled on the road and was captured after a pursuit by Sheriff. He faced charges including drunken driving and illegal liquor transport. The court imposed a $400 fine and confinement, with the vehicle and contents confiscated.
First Clash Reported as Korniloff Forces Advance
Disjointed dispatches claim General Korniloff’s march toward Petrograd continues with reports of preliminary clashes between rebel and government forces. Provisional leaders allege a drive to seize power, while arrests ripple through the commander staff and Baltic fleet.
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Petrogtoads
Generl Kornilott
Petrograd
Winter Palace
Kornifore
Korniioff
Russia
Tlhar
Korniloff
Filipenko
Denikime
Midelli
Petograd
Als Haes
Baltic
Tetrokrad
Sugar Industry Comes Under U S Control Oct 1
A government commission orders the entire sugar industry placed under U S control starting October 1 to smooth prices and ensure equitable distribution. The decision follows a plan by the administration to stabilize supply and protect consumers.
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U.S
Washington
Dlo
Seqit
Comte
William Te Yee
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