Influenza Epidemic Widens Across East Coast Camps
The flu surge expands with nearly 3 000 new cases reported to the army general, total cases near 23 000 and 113 deaths, mainly from pneumonia. In Boston the governor cites measures as 80 influenza deaths and 28 pneumonia deaths in 24 hours, with about 6 000 cases under treatment. New York reports 37 deaths and over 260 new influenza and pneumonia cases among soldiers and civilians. Camp Dix death toll reaches 96, Camp Mills reports one death and 24 new cases.
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Associated Prose
Washington
Geon General of the Army
Camp Stevens
Boston
Health Board
New York
Canmip Dix
Camp Mills
Pagan Worship and Offerings Revived Among Germans
From Amsterdam dated September 24 a report details religious mania across the German empire. A Mesrian sect led by a weaver called Hala holds court at a judgment seat, claiming a new Messiah who attacks established clergy. Pan Germanists embrace Teutonic pagan rites including Wotan offerings, while reformers propose daily uplifting exercises as a substitute for prayer.
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Presa
Amsterdam
Paul Tedial
Sax
Ludwig Neuner
Neuner
McAdoo Urges Six Billion Dollar Fourth Liberty Loan
W G McAdoo called for a minimum six billion dollar subscribed total for the Fourth Liberty loan in New York. He urged corporations and wealthy individuals to boost participation after the Third Liberty showed underresponse, noting few over ten thousand dollars and condemning bond exchange schemes. The address pressed urgent, patriotic support to fund the war effort.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
W. G. McAdoo
Jdea
America
Lotehre
Orare
Prac
Treasury Department
Orloe
Sugar Price Advance Authorized by State Food Official
The Cheyenne order signed by Theo Diers, state food administrator, raises sugar prices due to United States sugar equalization board readjustments effective Sept. 9. Wholesalers and retailers may not raise prices on sugar bought at the former rate, nor average costs from two batches. New cigar price is $9 per owt plus freight, up to 6 percent carrier margin, and retailer profit not to exceed 1 cent per pound.
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Cheyenne
Theo Diers
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Woman Seeks Daughter Missing From Cheycond Area
Mrs. Dernard Hulhmann of 28 Leon Street Dayton Ohio asks police to help locate her daughter Mrs Agnes Roberts formerly of Cheycond who has not replied to letters for several months and has not been heard from since. Any information should be sent to Mrs Roberts or reported to police for contact.
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Dernard Hulhmann
Leon Street
Dayton
Ohio
Pollce
Agnes Roberts
Cheycond
Juessorand and Marshall pledge united war resolve
In Washington on September 24 the French ambassador Jusserand and Vice President Marshall stressed America and the allies will fight through to victory against Prussian militarism. Jusserand warned the war lasts until the last gun is fired to uphold the American Declaration of Independence, while Marshall said the United States will continue the fight to defeat Berlin and advance Bethlehem. A French delegation welcomed the U.S. entry into the war and Jusserand received an unusual Senate address.
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Jusserand
Marshall
Associated Press
Washington
America
Alles
Senate
Jesserand
France
Bethlehem
Berlin
Hertling admits hard days but sees worse past
German chancellor Count von Hertling told a Reichstag committee that while discontent grows he will not concede wide terms. He said the Marne setback and pushes on the western front show grave times, but Germany has endured harsher years and can still persevere with fewer forces on the western front.
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Hertling
London
Count von Hertling
Reichstag
Marne
Siegfried Line
Caine
Somme Gattis
Tenner
Rumania
Russia
Congress Allied Nations of Central Europe Meet in Paris
The Petit Journal reports a congress of allied Central European nations to convene in Paris on October 14. Announcement comes from Associated Press observers as preparations proceed and delegates gather.
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Congress
Central Europe
Paris
Associated Preag
The
Petit Journal
National of Central Europe
Stabilization of Wages as Latest War Policy Plan
The government moves to enforce wage stability during the war through a nationwide system of industrial agreement. Manufacturers and laborers, with war board officials, will participate for the duration of an agreement. Talks advance with the national industrial conference board delegation tomorrow.
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Warllington
D. C
National Industrial Conference Board
Exparte
War
Pig Board
Labor Admatment Board
War Polity Boards
Menufactur Ara
Great Allied Advances Across Macedonian Front and Palestine Advance
British and French forces push along a 100 mile Macedonian front from Monastir to Lake Doiran driving Bulgarians and Germans back. Prilet falls giving French cavalry control of roads. British and Greek troops advance north of Lake Doiran and along the Vardar river. In Palestine, British and Arab tribal forces press across Jordan with growing prisoner totals, while St Quentin is enveloped and French and British gains widen the breach near Cambrai and Ypres.
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Associated Press
Macedonia
Palestine
France
St. Quentin
Turkey
Jordan
Ambrai
Haig
Monastir
Lake Doiran
Prilet
Hug
Vardar R'Var
Skub
Albania
Adriatic Sea
Lake Pdolran
Valestine
Palfa
Acre
Wehe
Hedras
Oniiznon
Seleney
Progres
Ephey
Czechs Win Desperate Battle on Italian Front
Czecho-Slovak troops defeated German and Magyar forces in a hard fought Italian front clash near the Alps. The victory came after a desperate Czecho-Slovak assault and earned congratulatory telegrams from Italian Premier Orlando praising their valor and indicating possible final victory in the campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rome
Orlando
Italy
Alps
Mothers of Sons No 5 Service Urged Parade
A wartime notice urges mothers of sons serving and those registered to attend a Liberty Loan parade Friday at 1 50 PM in the city center. The event honors women and men contributing to the war effort and invites all registered men to join at the city park center. The message frames household sacrifice and national duty during the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign.
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Mothers OF Sons
America
Cheyenne Industrial Club Plans Public Plunge Into City Needs
The Cheyenne Industrial Club boards discuss expanding civic services as population climbs. Directors have focused on measures to provide housing and utilities, with plans to be announced soon. A public dinner or launch event and a notable speaker are being organized as part of the outreach.
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Cheyenne Industrial Club
Jwet
Plana
Clus
Ae Die Portalit
Alo
Laneheou
State Gopnedl of defence orders women in labor roles
A telegraphic message from the defense ministry mandates that all employers replace men with women wherever possible, urging newspapers to publish lists of women workers. The directive extends to non factory occupations and aligns with the overall work program.
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Defénke
Wasiligion
Itte
Ambiguous note on Leeland bond hope for morning
Fragmentary report from St Paul Minnesota dated September 14 notes an anxious hope regarding Leeland and a bond issue. Text is garbled with missing words and unclear details about courage and timing.
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ST Paul, Mann
Anehbinhep
Leeland
Three Haval Aviators Die As Geaplane Crashes At Pensacola
Three naval aviators perished when a geaplane failed and crashed in Pensacola Florida on September 24. The dead were Mocon J. Udurnighe Mbyh and Park Machinist Thomas O. June New Hartford New York and Saunders of Wentfield North. One other occupant survived with injuries and the crash prompted a naval investigation.
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Pensacila
Hidip
Pendacola
Puliistale
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McAdoo
Yates
Assoceated Press
Allie
Cambrail
Flanders
Ypres
L'Epine-Dalon
Round Hill
Francilly-Selancy
Fayat
Fresnoy
Pontruet
St. Quentin Canal
Hindenburg
Ciricourt
Allenby
von Sanders
Palegrine
Czecho-Slovakia
Trentino
Weiddy
Lake Garda
Czecholovak
Austria
Mocian J
Udurnighe
Mbyh
Park
Thomas O. June
New Hartford
N.Y
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