Desperado Breaks Jail as Bandits Flee Across Border
Sheriff Welch and a posse pursue Frank Wilson and four Mexicans after a Cochise county jail break. The gang freed 22 prisoners but barred escape for Dick Highfield, convicted of assault, warning he would be killed if he tried to leave. They forced Luis Kuckenbecker and J. S. Chambers to drive, then abandoned the car near the border.
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Associated Press
Tombstone
Ariz
Welch
International Ring
Douglas
Frank Wilson
Cochise County
Mexico
Luis Kuckenbecker
First National Bank
J. 8. Chambers
Kuckenbecker
Chambers
Hereford
Wilson
Dick Highfield
Western states gather in Utah on reclamation project
Representatives from seven western states meet in Salt Lake City to discuss Secretary Franklin K. Lane’s reclamation plan for Colorado river basin lands. The proposal seeks to harness tributary waters for irrigation and home-building for returning soldiers, with Governor Simon Bamberger presiding. No action was taken.
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Sale Lake
Utah
Franklin K. Lane
Colorado River
Simon Bamberger
Calif
Ariz
New
New ‘Mexico
Wyo
Spanish influenza hits 25 camps with 25000 victims
The Associated Press reports the Spanish influenza now at 25 camps nationwide with 25000 total cases. Camp Stevens Mass leads with 10700 cases, Camp Dix 1897, Camp Lewis 22 new cases, and pneumonia 424 new cases in four days. Navy district in Newport reports epidemic nearing peak with 84 new cases and 200 discharges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Surgeon Generat
Camp Lewis
Wash
Camp Stevens
Mass
Gorgas
Camp Dix
Boulder
Cole
University of Colorado
Newport
R. 1
Second Naval District
Naval Hospital
Fourth Liberty loan terms announced by Treasury
Washington notices reveal all terms except size and maturity for the fourth Liberty loan. Interest set at 4.25 percent with first payment April 18 for 170 days, semiannual subsequent payments October 15 and April 15. Partial payments schedule outlined with 10 percent on application and other instalments through January and February. About 500,000 bonds prepared for shipment.
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Washington, D. C
Treas
Ury
Erin
Fur Sale Advances Subscriptions in Fourth Liberty Loan
New York September 23. Advance subscriptions for about 1,260,000 dollars worth of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds were received at the opening of the fall fur sale auction. About 720,000 dollars of fur were offered including 10,000 dollars of Gapman owned furs held for A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian.
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New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
Winking Portraits in a Political Parlor
An early 20th century stage vignette depicts five figures at a Republican HQ discussing defeat, victory, and propaganda. A Superstatesman, State Chairman, and Senator Penrose spar over campaigns, endorsements, and the costs of influence while caricatures of Wilson and Carey loom in portraits. The scene ends with a winking portrait and a fading paper under a night sky.
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Penrose
Super S
Victor
Kendrick
Montana
Osborne
Dee
Super 5
Mel Ghetael
Solomon
Wilson
Judge Carey
Carey
Neutral Diplomat Reports Berlin in State of Unease
A neutral diplomat touring Berlin told Matin that food shortages leave foreign diplomats to rely on rations. He said Germans appear crushed by recent events, devoid of any spirit for free criticism, moving like automatons. He urged a return to normalcy and unity.
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Germany
Paris
Berlin
Entente Drives Crush German Forces Across Four Fronts
Across Palestine, Macedonia, France, and Eastern Siberia Entente armies press their advantage. Turkish forces in Palestine have been crushed, Bulgarians and Germans pushed back in Serbia, and in France Haig and De Beney drive toward the Hindenburg line.
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Associated Press
Teuton
Palestine
Macedonia
France
Siberia
Jerusalem
Sea of Galilee
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Constantinople
Serbia
Monastir
Lake Doiran
Iscilo-Trilep Road
St. Quentin
Cambrai
de Beney
Marshal Haig
Hindenburg
Laon
Oise
St Quentin
Calm Americans Surprise English Observe Quiet Pride
An English observer in Kansas City reports Americans show no boastful pride after first major battles. He notes a calm, understated patriotism as U S troops hold the line and advance, changing English impressions of the nation and its war effort.
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London
Kansas City
England
United States
Federal Mediator Reaches Butte for Settling Trouble
Federal mediator Thomas Barker has arrived from the east to represent the Department of Labor and to begin inquiry into local strike conditions. No disorders were reported last night or today as he enters the scene.
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Associated Preae
Bulgaria Open to Peace Talks Says Government
The Bulgarian government declares willingness to send delegates to a peace conference. They state they seek neither conquest nor domination over neighbors, reiterating readiness to discuss terms with Austria and other powers.
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Associated Cross
Amsterdam
Leonard Triumphs Over Lewis in Welterweight Bout
Leonard defeats Kid Lewry in a close welterweight contest, finishing ahead of opponent Lewis with the final move sealing the win. Denny Leonard showcased superior ring craft and power in the late rounds at the event.
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Bware
Nic
Denny Leonard
Kid" Lewry
Licensing Plan for Oil and Gas Firms Under Wilson Rulings
Washington reports fuel administration prepares licensing under President Wilson for oil and gas transport and distribution. The plan takes effect October 1 with licenses required for importers distributors marketers and transporters of crude fuel and gas products. Retailers under 100000 annual business are exempt. Penalties apply for noncompliance after October 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fuel Administration
Wilson
Showers and Cooler Tuesday
A weather update notes showers and cooler conditions on Tuesday followed by Wednesday fair skies. Temperatures rise gradually through midweek with dry and sunny periods returning later in the week.
Leonard Edges Opponent In Five Rounds Bout
The bout ended with Leonard defeating his opponent in five rounds. Lewis had the best showing in two rounds, while the third was even. Weights were 141 pounds for Lewis and 135 1 4 pounds for Leonard.
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de Clajon
Leonard
Lewis
Twonard
No Reply to Bolshevik Terror Note Sent
Washington reports no answer from allied and neutral nations to a note seeking a universal stand against Bolshevik terrorism in Russia. Secretary Lansing said the lack of direct response may reflect pressure via Moscow and Petrograd representatives on Bolshevik leaders.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Ruekia
Lansing
Moscow
Petrograd
Paige of Wheat Proves Too Much for House Committee
Washington Sept 25 The House today withdrew from its agriculture committee and passed a resolution urging the secretary of agriculture and the agricultural advisory committee to the president to reconsider the 1919 wheat price of 2.20 a bushel. Representative Anderson asked for action but no report was made after seven days. The advisory committee is said to have recommended a higher price than the president fixed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tighouse
Agriculture Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Anderson Aske
Bombing Investigation in Chicago Expands
Federal authorities publish information on a blast linked to a machine shop near Leon Krautsinger’s plant. Kreutsinger is charged after remarks during the probe, with bail set at eighteen thousand dollars as investigators continue the case.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Leon Kreutsinger
Federal Authoritign
Tues & Bom
Federal
Krautsinger
Heying
Abis
Cout
Renewed Attempts Reported in Soviet Government Shakeup
Ambiguous dispatch from Amsterdam notes renewed attempts at changes in the Soviet government in Moscow with possible purging of officials. The report mentions new cabinet moves and ongoing diplomacy as tensions rise between Moscow and Kusela, signaling potential shifts in leadership.
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Amsterdam
Kusela
Moscow
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