Wyoming Boys Heroes in Great Hurling Back of the German Assaults
French and American forces push gains along the Rheims line as Allied troops report heavy defeats of German positions near Montfaucon and Argonne. Prisoners exceed 109000 with over 130 guns captured, including 12 heavy pieces, while resistance stiffens along the Aimé Hean front. American units from multiple states helped repulse counterattacks and advance through destroyed trenches and fortified farms southwest of La Chalet.
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Paris
Rheims
Argonne Ford
Filcers
Cameron
Ohio
New Jersey
Virginia
Colorado
Washington
Wyoming
Maryland
Oregon
London
Hindenburg
la Chalet
Worth
St. Quentin
Maig
Third of Four Surviving Bandit Gang Member Captured
Thomas Knight, the third of four surviving members of the Prank Lewis train bandit gang, was arrested in St Louis identified by railroad agents as one of the men who robbed the mail car of the NME&T near Paola Kansas on July 10. Frank Lewis and Roy Sherrill remain in custody. Dale Jones is missing.
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Bad Bandit Gang
St. Louis
Associated Press
Thomas Knight
Wee
Knight
Paola
Kansas
Frank Lewis
Roy Sherrill
Dalé Jones
Bulgaria to seek peace terms while allies press Bulgaria
Washington reports Bulgaria, after losses and with border forts in allied hands, will not receive peace terms from Germany’s influence. Allies insist Bulgars disarm and eject German advisers before any pledges on strategic points. The United States, not at war with Bulgaria, remains uninvolved as Bulgaria asks no armistice to discuss terms.
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Bulgaria
Washington
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
United States
Macedonia
Malinoff
Ferdinand
Balkan
Russia
Turkey
Allenby
Palestine
Black Sea
Rumania
trans-Caucasus
Bosheviks
Austria
Piave
William
Charles
Italy
Cost of living climbs in major U.S. cities
Bureau of Labor Statistics survey finds New York district living costs up 62.07 percent over December 1914 and 17.39 percent over December 1977. Philadelphia shows 67 percent rise and Boston about 65.24 percent as of recent reports.
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J Lated Pretis
Waston
D.C
Bureau of Labor Statistics
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Vatican sour on Ireland cardinal elevation
Rome reports Archbishop John Ireland's death as unfortunate and notes Vatican circles feared he would be made a cardinal. Pope Benedict expressed grief and prepared a condolence message while Paris framed the Bulgarian affair as a wartime factor ahead of peace.
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Associated Press
Rome
John Ireland
Vatican
Pope Benedict
Spanish Influenza Gains in Army Camps and Cities
Spanish influenza spreads rapidly with new cases reported across army camps and in the Boston area. Daily tallies show more infections and pneumonia deaths, while Camp Bravens Massachusetts reports improved control. Health officials note physicians rushing from other states to assist and weather improvements aiding containment.
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Walington
Sopt
Ainee
Bulgarian Premier's Peace Offer Angers Ferdinand
The Wolff bureau reports that Bulgaria's premier Malinoff seeks peace but King Ferdinand and the Teutonic alliance oppose the offer. The note signals Bulgaria does not want war to end.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Wolff Bureau
Malinoff
Ferdinand
Teutonic Alliance
Walton Nominated for U S Senate by New Mexico Democrats
Santa Fe reports W B Walton of Silver City named the Democratic candidate for the U S Senate at the state convention. He won 19214 of 330% votes cast in a decisive roll call amid party deliberations.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
W. B. Walton
Silver City
Congress
Mexico
U. S
Villa Leads Second Attack on Jiminez in Chihuahua
Francisco Villa rode a white horse and attacked Jiminez yesterday morning for the second time since Saturday. Villa held the old town briefly before being halted by General Joaquin Amaro’s cavalry from Durango City. Jiminez was isolated by dynamited bridges and cut wire as fighting continued with Villa reportedly commanding about 1,000 men against Amaro’s 900 troops. Lopez was wounded near Parral.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Francisco Villa
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Juarez
Villa
Jimines
Joaquin Amuro
Durango City
Parral
Amaro
Jiminez Garrizon
Martin Lopez
Wilson Restates Basis of World Settlements
President Wilson speaks to Liberty Loan workers in New York outlining core war issues. He questions military rule over peoples and the dominance of strong nations, urging a universal standard of rights and a concerted effort to observe common justice. He stresses leaders did not choose the issues. they define them.
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New York
Liberty Loan Workers
Wilson
Editors Found Guilty Under Espionage Act
Five members of the Philadelphia Tageblatton staff were found guilty of conspiracy to violate the espionage act in federal court. A motion for a new trial was made and jail time was continued.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Tageblatton
Two More Airmen Die In Flight Near Taliaferro Field
Fort Worth September 27 report lists Second Lieut. G. W. Killoran Jr. of Wakefield Massachusetts age 22 and Herbert Huck of Watesville Indiana age 24 killed when their plane crashed near Taliaferro field. Both attached to the school of aerial gunnery. Killoran son of a prominent contractor residing at 72 West Chestnut Street Wakefield Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Stout
G. W. Killoran, Jr
Wakeeld
Mase
Herbert Huck
Watesville
Taliaferro Field
Killoran
West Chestnut Street
Wakefield
Mass
Italian Women Seek Aviation Training Schools
Italian women and many young girls have addressed the under secretary of aeronautics asking for schools to teach women aviation. The request was received with favor and will be considered.
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Rome
Aeronautics
Bulgaria Begins Armistice Talks and War Weariness Grows
Entente forces tighten grip as Bulgaria seeks armistice terms while Bulgaria's retreating armies threaten to fracture the central powers. Turkey and Austria face pressure as Allied offensives press near Rheims Verdun and Cambrai, with over twenty thousand prisoners reported. American observers note fires and damaged supply depots northwest of Verdun as weather and terrain hinder operations.
Artillery Hard Fight Near Verdun As Reinforcements Reported
The American forces northwest of Verdun report increasing German artillery opposition late in the afternoon. Indications suggest enemy reinforcements moving toward the edge of the Argonne forest and western and central sections of the sector, with the area under heavy fire.
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Verdun
Argonne Forest
Weather Forecast: Fair Saturday and Sunday Mild
The forecast calls for fair weather on Saturday and probably Sunday with continued mild temperatures. No significant storms expected. Light winds and comfortable daytime highs are anticipated across the region.
Weeks Proposes Special Committee After War Reconstruction
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts introduces a resolution for a special congressional committee to plan postwar reconstruction. He warns the enemy may strike sooner than expected and urges preparedness for peacetime police and defense. He questions handling of shipyards war plants and millions of returning workers and calls for government protection.
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Washington, Db
Weeks
Massachusetts
Wolng
Cheyenne Liberty Loan Parade Impresses With Fresh Ideas
Laramie county’s fourth Liberty Loan drive opened with a large parade and evening meeting. The mile long procession, about 6000 participants, featured Fort Russell soldiers, Army Navy veterans, Indian Auxiliaries, schoolchildren, unions and merchants, led by the Municipal band. A. D. Kelley spoke at the Capitol grounds as Red Crown and chorus joined community singing.
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Cheyenne
Laramie County
Liberty Loan
Red Crow
Chorum
Ay Addrews
A. D. Kelley
Army and Navy
Wnlon
Legal Ady Leony Board
Allerican Club
Red Crown
Y. Woc
Roy
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