Americans Break Through German Lines at St Mihiel Front
Associated Press reports the American First Army under General Pershing advances on a 20 mile front in Lorraine near St Mihiel. Ground gains exceed four miles as tanks and infantry push ahead while Germans withdraw to defend their positions.
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Associated Press
General Pershing
Mihiel
Lorraine
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Salient
Vigneullee
St Mihhiel
Marshal Foch
Halient
Germany
Ihla
Inmonde
Meuse
Metz
Moselle
Sein
Cambrai
Brith, Line, Crossed the «and du Nord North of Mamingour', Taken Haumcport
Hindenburg Line
Mavincourt
Eprlin
London
St. Mael
Daily Mail
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Pershing
St. Mihtel
St Brandoies
British Shell Fire Drives Germans Back Near Cambrai
British forces report progress toward Cambrai capturing Havrincourt Bremault and Moeuvres then breaking the old line and crossing the Nord canal. About a thousand German troops taken prisoner as British artillery fired over 10,000,000 shells in four weeks and the counter battery plan shows ten British guns to every German one.
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London
Cambrai
Havrincourt
Bremault
Moeuvres
Harrascourt
Cording
Garpins
Teutons
Doua
St. Quentin
Briish
German Naval Base Seized by U S Government
The alien Property custodian seized a potential German naval base in the Virginia Islands to aid the American navy. The base includes houses docks warehouses water tanks and a breaching area with eight foot foundation gun emplacements. The move follows Germany’s wartime holdings and the United States acquisition of the islands from Denmark.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia Islands
Attry
Jay Thomas
Cestedian Palier
Germany
Eet Jha -Eincipe
United States
Denmark
Palmer
Inez
Medill McCormick Wins Republican Senate Nomination
Chicago report indicates Medill McCormick defeated Mayor William Hale Thompson for the Republican senate nomination by about 45 000 votes with 600 precincts still to tally in the state.
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Chicago
Wde
Medill McCormick
William Hale Thompsop
Senate
Pany
Former Kentucky Senator Joseph Blackburn Dies at Home
Washington dispatch reports former Kentucky senator Joseph Blackburn died at his home today. The 19XX obituary notes his service in the federal Senate and his residence in Kentucky.
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph Blackburn
Kentucky
Weather Update: Cooler with Showers Saturday
Partly cloudy conditions bring showers and a drop in temperatures across the west and north areas. Saturday forecasts call for showers and much cooler weather in the afternoon or night.
Two Soldiers Kill Old Man in Cheyenne Street Attack
In Cheyenne on Main Street, two soldiers assaulted and killed John Murray, a long time resident. Witnesses say Murray, aged over 60 and harmless when drunk at times, attempted to defend himself as the men struck him then kicked him and crushed his skull near Sixteenth and Carey. The soldiers were jailed pending county warrants after admitting to killing Murray. An unknown stranger was seriously injured at Eighteenth and Garey, later taken to Shessal for treatment.
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Main Street
Asmes
Mand Garvio
John Tray
Cheyenne
Sixteenth
Carey
Murray
Mulnet
County
Weterrested
Barly
Eighteenth
Garey
Shessal
Villa Dies Nth Time
A.P. reports General Andres Garcia says Cavalry near Chihuahua City captured Francisco Villa’s horse after a battle with federal troops led by Gen. Pedro Favela. An unconfirmed rumor from Juarez claims Villa has been killed.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Andras Garcia
Chihuahua City
Francisco Villa
Satavo
Chihuahua
Villa
Pedro Favela
Juarez
Germany Gifts Belgium Hints of Reunification Without Indemnity
Frederik von Hohenlohe Thayer hints Germany might restore Belgium without indemnities if no other country offers better terms, in a Stuttgart speech as Copenhagen reports.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Belgium
Frederik von Thayer
Stuttgard
Grissom and Clark Convicted in California Murder Case
William Grissom and Horace St John Clark were convicted by a general court martial of murder theft and desertion in the McCrary case. Grissom’s death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment by order of President Wilson. The pair were captured at Mountain Calo after McCrary was found dead in Lemon Grove San Diego California.
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Camp Kearney
William Gristom
157Th
Colo
Washington
Wilson
Grissom
Horace St. John Clark
Francia O M. McCrary
Clark
Mountain
Calo
McCrary
Lemon Grove
San Diego
California
Hailstorm Wreaks Heavy Damage in Alb District
A late afternoon hailstorm in the Alb district damaged crops including a wheat field near Valueless, oats near harvest, and corn. Charles Irwin’s oats suffered severe damage, likely making harvest unprofitable, while John Johnson’s wheat was nearly destroyed. Gardens were ruined and large hailstones lay on the ground hours after the storm.
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Hais
Alb
Simoat
Charles Irwin
Promse
Johm Johnson
Football May Soon Be Stopped Across Colleges
Chicago Sept 12 The war department request that fall gridiron schedules be arranged raises strong hope that football may be suspended in all major colleges and universities as a war measure. Final decision awaits fuller explanation.
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Chicago
War Department
Ional Institute
Auto savings for thrift stamps
Washington report notes money saved by automobile owners who avoid using cars on Sundays should be invested in thrift stamps or Liberty bonds. The Treasury Department released its weekly memo urging more savings and secure government securities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Liberty Bonds
Treasury Department
Daring Escape From Chicago County Jail
Four inmates escaped from Chicago County Jail on the fourth floor after a plan involving a feigned illness, pistol beating, and sawn bars. They used a rope to descend and split into two in a waiting car, while onlookers watched from the street. The group includes two murder convicts, a noted safe blower, and an alleged accomplice.
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Chicago
Joseph Moran
Wyoming Man Wins National pistol Championship
Camp Perry Ohio September 12 Capt Thomas Leboulitter an instructor at the small army firm school won the national pistol championship with 288 points. He defeated 40 competitors including G M Gettys of Wyoming who scored 281 for second place while L B Hail of California had 273 for third.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
Thomas Leboulitter
G. M. Gettys
Wyoming
Smd
L. B. Hail
California
Y M C A Secretaries Ordered to Undergo Physical Examinations
Paris September 12 The Y M C A issues orders for all secretaries aged 21 to report for medical examinations. Those unwilling will be sent home immediately. Those passing may enlist within a set period or be repatriated. Clergymen may seek appointed chaplains if desired.
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Associated Press
Paris
United States
Austrian Emperor Warned Against Sending Troops to France
Rome dispatch notes the Nationalelting warns Charles against sending Austrian troops to the Western front. It warns such a move would seal his fate with Ludendorff and imperil his subjects, while Germany seeks manpower and Austria faces a demand for support.
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Rome
France
The
Nationalelting
Charles
Ludendorff
Austrian Aviators Fall Before Padua Front Fire
The Twentieth Century telegraph dispatches that one enemy aircraft over Padua was shot down by anti aircraft batteries and the Austrian lieutenant and corporal aboard were captured. A hydroplane recovered near Venice is reported to be one of Austria’s largest guns missing only a machine. The downed plane likely fell during the combat.
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Padua
Antrian Leutenant
Venice
Austria
Italian Troops to Aid Liberty Loan Drive
Giuseppe Devione, deputy parliamentary head of the Jianao aviation mission, says a detachment of Italian troops who fought on the Padre front will arrive in the United States to take an active part in boosting the next Liberty Loan. He will announce the troop selection and arrival time when determined.
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Giuseppe Devione
Jianao Aviation
United States
National draft dodger roundup to begin nationwide
A nationwide effort to round up men who failed to register for the draft will start immediately. A specially organized force of department of justice agents will operate quietly without wide raids, unlike those in New York that drew criticism.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Department of Fast Te
New York
Heavy registrations noted at Cheyenne event
Registrations were heavy though exact numbers were not released. Officials report increased demand for additional cards as preparations proceed. The provost marshal will provide the precise count later.
Miss Rankin Enters Senate Race for National Party
Helena Montana September 12 Miss Jeanette Rankin who lost the Republican primary to Dr O M Landstrum will run for United States Senator from Montana as the National party candidate She received 7 votes on that ticket in the primaries.
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Helena
Mont
Jeanette Rankin
Senate
O. M. Landstrum
United States
Montana
Natonal Party
Chicago Nationals disband for the war
Chicago September news notes the Chicago Nationals disbanding with players sharing funds from revelpts among five men and others receiving equal division. Boston American League players receive shares from the World Series gate receipts with managers and regulars listed among recipients.
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Chicago
Chicago Nationals
Ser As
Uuntil
Flavers
Eithe
Alexander
Kilkuff
Aldridge
Elliot
Daly
Navy
American Girls Beat French in Eyes of Soldier From Cheyenne
James KK Frame of Cheyenne, with Co A 116 Engineers, writes from somewhere in France that American soldiers have the French beat in many ways. He reports women doing hard work, trains, and life overseas, and that American girls are preferred to French girls. He promises to return home someday.
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France
James KK. Frame
Co. A
Peter Mice
Young Frame
Ng Fellows Ming
Sam
Jobale
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