British and French Push Front as German Lines Falter
Allied forces press along the lower battle line in France with gains from Vesle to Aisne. British and French units recapture old positions near Havrincourt and St Gobain wood while advancing toward La Fere and Laon. Nine ten thousand prisoners and weapons captured as Newton Baker visits for war talks.
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Germainines
Lne
France
Soieavhat
Bettween
Vesle
Aisne
Ville Verque
St. Quentin
Ephy
Heshecourt
Vermand
Havrincourt Wood
Cuimbrai
Giaawhindiy
St. Gobain Forest
Soissans
Aites
la Fere
Laon
Servais
la Pere
Mennessis
St. Quentin Canal
Noyon
Tam
Chauny
Canal du Nord
Nttle
Couey
Allette River
Muangin
Chemin Des Darmes
Soissons
Staward
Rheims
Laffaux
Celles Sur Aisne
Ypres
Deloegsteert
Armentieres
Winberghem
Marshal Wale
Newton D. Baker
Filice
Americans Take Lead In World Series Game Three
Chicago trails Boston after the Americans win the third game to move ahead two to one in the series. The Chicago Nationals still seek balance as Boston clubs extend the title chase in an October baseball clash at the park.
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Chicago
Sept
T.-Isy
Boston Americans
Chicago Nationals
Oil Leasing Wrangle Continues in Washington
Senate and house conferees failed to settle differences in the oil leasing bill after an all day session. They plan to ask the attorney general and the secretaries of the navy and interior to appear and outline their views on western mineral lands and naval oil reserves in California and Wyoming.
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Washington
Senate
House
California
Wyoming
Navy and
Interior
Up Recognized Czecho-Slovaks By United States
The United States officially recognizes the Czecho-Slovak nation joining Britain France and Italy in this status. It may shift European power dynamics at the peace table and affect demands on Germany and Austria-Hungary. Immediate effects include opening paths to war material supply to Czecho-Slovak forces in Siberia and southern Russia. Financial aid may follow if requested.
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Washington
United States
Austria
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Italy
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
State Department
Siberia
Russia
All Yank Troops in One Big Army
Washington reports rapid concentration of American troops in France under General Pershing with a shift toward direct command and fewer training camp delays. General March notes some brigading with French and British units continues while the 27th Division moves to the front near Flanders.
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Washington
France
General Pershing
General March
March
Ife
Flanders
Pershing
Induction Drives in New York and New Jersey
More than 1,300 men were inducted into military service and 15,000 others were judged delinquent after the slacker roundup in New York and northern New Jersey last week. Charles F. DeWoods, chief agent of the department of justice, announced. A total of 5,000 men were examined.
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New York
New Jersey
Charles F. DeWoods
Department of Justice
Gost
Lenine Reported Recovering From Wounds
Lenin Premier Nikolai Lenine is reported recovering from wounds recently inflicted. A bulletin received via Russian wireless service notes his condition as improving with no further details provided.
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Lenine
London
Nikolai Lenine
Russhin Wireless Service
Wholesale executions by Bolsheviki condemned
Berlin report says neutral diplomats protest to Bolshevik foreign minister Mehiteherin against mass civilian executions. They warn they will expel all Russian Bolsheviks if the Soviet government does not drop its terrorism toward opponents.
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Amsterdam
Berlin Tages Zeitung
Moscow
Mehiteherin
Tchitcherin
Russia Starvation and Revolt Tighten Bolshevik Grip
American refugees from Moscow report famine and unrest spreading toward a hopeless winter. They describe bread rationing failures, high prices for flour and sugar, and workers' dwindling belief in the Bolsheviks as grain harvests sit unused while cities face famine.
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Stockhaln
Moscow
Stockholm
Sheldon Whitehouse
Russia
Finland
Vornea
Food Commission
Petrograd
Andetrograd
Commission
Leon Trotzky
American Forces Reach 1.6 Million in Europe as Foch Presses Advance
Washington reports General March announces more than 1,600,000 American troops embarked for all fronts through August. Major General Graves arrives at Vladivostok with nearly 1,400 soldiers. Britain and France push a large offensive along the Douai Cambrai line, while Allied leaders anticipate a new blow as Pershing’s force is readied for further action.
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Washington
March
Starf
Marshal Foch
Italy
Siberia
Graves
Vladivostok
United States
France
Douai-Cambrai
General Pershing
Foch
Arras
Hindenburg
Cambrai
Scarpe
Oise
Changes to draft rules for older ages discussed
Washington reports no broad changes to the draft rules for men in the new age limits. Provost Marshal General Crowder says principles used to select 21 to 31 year olds will largely guide operations, with details adjusted for older registrants and those in key industries. McAdoo favors a method other than local boards to exempt essential railroad workers.
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Washington
Draf
General Crowder
White House
Murch
McAdoo
Aviator Falls 1000 Feet In Vancouver Forestry Patrol Plane
Lieut. W. A. Bishop of the Royal Flying Corps fell from about 1000 feet yesterday while piloting a hydro air plane built for forestry patrols in British Columbia. The craft landed on a residence roof, its engine smashed through the upper story as Bishop dropped into a room below. He was not seriously injured. Thousands witnessed the crash.
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Vancouver
B. C
W. A. Bishop
Royal Flying Corps
Bishop
Thirty-Five Lost When Sub Sinks Transport
Washington reports a torpedo sank the Mount Vernon transport carrying thirty five American soldiers near the French coast. The ship reached port under its own steam. casualties were firemen engineers and water tenders in the flooded fireroom. Senator Lewis of Illinois among passengers landed safely. Vice Admiral Sims noted the hit on the starboard side but gave no full damage assessment.
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Washington
Mount Vernon
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Lewis
Hliinois
Sims
Navy Department
No. 4
Navy
Congress Begins Work on Largest Revenue Bill Ever
Congress opened debate on a sweeping revenue bill to raise 24 billion dollars for next year's war costs. It would tax 8 billion and issue bonds for twice that amount to fund Americas share and loans to cobelligerents. Senator Simmons urged swift action with aims to pass by mid or late October.
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Washington
Congress
Aimerica
Simmons
Senate Finance Committed
Army recruiting offices to close nationwide
Washington Sept 5 General March chief of staff announced voluntary enlistments are to be discontinued except as authorized by law and all recruiting stations will close as quickly as practicable. Enlisted men will be sent to nearby recruit depots for examination and qualification records prepared for assignment to appropriate duty.
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Washington
Army
Congress
March
Do Not Shoot Pigeons Warned Across Nation
Government urges restraint on shooting pigeons as every live bird may be a carrier. Destruction could harm the army, so citizens are urged to discourage hunters and children from shooting pigeons.
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Americaun
Natural Act Speeding Justice and a Bail Out Plea
A short quip about finding help when caught speeding, humor framing the situation as a friend should bail you out. The line plays on moral balance and the idea of needing a quick rescue in trouble. The exchange highlights quick thinking in a risky moment.
Unearthly voice challenges heavenly judgment
A woman’s voice is not automatically heavenly. some voices deemed unearthly can still stir strong reactions and provoke debate about what constitutes divine or ethereal quality in singing.
Safe Haarlem Oil Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Relief
A vintage ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It promotes the product as harmless imported oil offered in three sizes with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability.
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Haarlem
Haarlém
Holand
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