Allied Forces Continue Metz and Soissons Offensive Push
General Mangin initiates a new wedge north of Soissons while Pershing’s army consolidates gains along the Moselle front. American troops advance from two to three miles on a 38 mile front, carrying the line toward Metz as German defenses and air activity intensify.
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Ceneral Pershing
Metz
Norroy
Moselle
Haulmont
Doncourt
Abuucourt
Eridsay
St. Mihiel
Hindenburg
Dommartin
Thiaucourt
Lachaussee
Pershing
Mangin
Soissons
Luffaux
Soissons-Maubeuge
Metz-Sublane Util Courcelles
Galway Castle Torpedoed Sinking Claims 154 Lives
The British steamer Galway Castle of 7988 tons was torpedoed and sunk on September 18 after leaving port for South Africa. Of 728 aboard, 154 are missing including 20 first class 10 second class and 90 third class passengers and 34 crew. Bodies of three children were landed. The captain and some officers were still aboard when last seen.
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London
Galway Castle
South African
Revenue Bill Moves Through Senate Debate Process
Washington September 16 The war revenue bill cleared the house and proceeds to senate debate under the five minute rule. Democratic Leader Kitchin predicts passage by Friday as hearings continue this week.
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Washington
Genergl
House
Kitchin
Senate Finance Committee
West Gasless Sundays May Be Extended Nationwide
Washington reports the fuel administration may extend the gasless Sunday to the whole country if mid continent refiners can supply the western territory and deliver gasoline to the Atlantic seaboard. Refiners are assessing capacity to meet both needs as 414,000 barrels have been saved east of the Mississippi in two Sundays.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Mississippi
Atlantic Seaboard
Registration Exceeds Estimates in Military Draft
Washington reports show Thrusday registration of men 18 to 45 for service exceeded advance estimates by 8 percent and could add nearly 14 million to manpower. Early state totals for August 24 show 157,983 men added to the national enrollment, just 48 below the expected 158,011.
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Washington
Thursby
Crowder
Kaiser Looks Grave Yet Defiant at Krupp Speech
An Essen dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger reports Emperor William II appearing grave and gray at the Krupp munition works gathering in Essen. Despite his aging look his energy showed in a defiant gleam as he walked with elastic tread through Friedrichstrasse hall amid Krupp von Bohlen’s welcome.
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Amsterdam
Essen
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Willian
Krupp
Friederichschalle
Krupp von Bohlen
Slacker Roundups Spark Attorney General’s Caution
Washington reports Attorney General Gregory condemns slacker raids in New York City as unlawful while continuing dragnet efforts unless ordered by the president. He notes soldiers sailors and private groups acted without clear authority yet no disorder or mistreatment occurred. many detained were questionable though not over the draft age.
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Washington
New York City
Gregory
Wilson
Department of Justice
American Protective League
Persic Torpedoed in War Zone Troops Safe
The British liner Persic carrying 2800 American troops was torpedoed on September 6 in the war zone. The vessel was beached and all soldiers were rescued by accompanying destroyers. Officials view the allied result as a boost for convoy tactics with submarines wary of attacking troop ships.
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Washington
Persic
Admiralty
Navy Department
Coal profiteer pays fine to Red Cross in profiteering case
The Logan Coal company of Philadelphia is directed by the fuel administration to pay 25000 to the Red Cross as a fine for alleged profiteering. It must also surrender profits earned between September 15 and October 1 and refund the price difference to all smithing con purchasers, plus supply coal to a state institution at the government price despite future price changes.
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Philadelphia
Logan Coal Company
The
Fuel Administration
Red Cross
Montana Casualties in Action and Wounding List
Killed in Action Elmer L. Parker Kalispell Lawrence S. Rawdon Matta Died of Wounds David R. Ferguson Glendive Missing in Action Willard S. King Wind Edgar G. Moulton Conrad Marko Bubalo Phillipsburg Ernest O Franson Missoula Edwin Peterson Butte Wounded Severely Edward J Darragh Butte Robert J Courtney Bridger Hart T Collins Cherry Ridge Michael Daich Butte Joseph Reid Outlook Dan McKavannagh Anaconda Edward M Schultz Eureka.
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Elmer L. Parker
Kalispell
Lawrence S. Rawdon
Matta
David R. Ferguson
Glendive
Willard S. King
Wind
Edgar G. Moulton
Conrad
Marko Bubalo
Phillipsburg
Ernest O. Franson
Missoula
Edwin Peterson
Butte
Edward J. Darragh
Robert J. Courtney
Bridger
Hart T. Collins
Cherry Ridge
Michael Daich
Joseph Reid
Outlook
Dan McKavannagh
Anaconda
Edward M. Schultz
Eureka
Exemption Sought for Railroad Employees
Washington reports regional directors of the railroad administration ordered to seek deferred classification for railroad generals, shopmen, trainmen, yard foremen, road and maintenance foremen, skilled workers, and essential staff including telephone and telegraph operators. Companies may file absolute indispensability claims.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Telegraphers to be charged flat three dollars for moving sets
Postmaster General Burleson orders a uniform three dollar fee to relocate a telephone set within the same premises. A rash of violence and war news follows as reports cover riots, enlistment, and policy actions.
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Burleson
Huns Offer Belgium Peace Amid Allied Skepticism
German peace bid through Austria Hungary provokes skepticism in Washington London and Paris as pacifists find little comfort. The Gal way Castle sunk with 154 dead including women and children while U boats renew Atlantic attacks. Allied forces press the Germans with Pershing and Mangin forces advancing on the front near St Quentin and Soissons.
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Washington
Marshal Foch
Austria-Hungary
Charles
Rhine
Austria
Germany
London
Paris
United States
Russia
Emperor Wlliam
Galway Castle
Atlantic
Pershing
Maig
St. Quentin
Mangin
Soissons
Bulgaria and Turkey Clash Over War Spoils
Washington reports Turkey has moved a large force to the Bulgaria border amid quarrels over dividing territorial spoils after war. Berlin fears open conflict as Bulgarian forces and rebels seek more territory, reportedly aiming to seize Serbia and parts of Austria.
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Washington
Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Serbia
Austria
Utah Defense Council Bans All Wildcatters
Salt Lake City Sept 11 Promoters of illegitimate oil and mining companies are banned by the Utah state council of defense. The council says such schemes hinder the sale of liberty bonds and other government securities. Banks and financial institutions are asked to advise customers not to invest in meritless securities.
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Salt Lake City
Utah State Council of Defense
Boy climbs telegraph pole to get fresh air
An agitated neighbor informs Mrs Warren her son Tad is at the top of a telegraph pole nearby. After coaxing him down the mother remonstrates, and Tad laments that he must have fresh air despite the danger.
Freezone promises quick relief for hard skin and corns
Advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy for hard skin on the feet and corns. It claims a few drops soften the tough skin and lets users peel it away with no soreness, leaving pink healthy skin.
Quite a Difference in a Slums Safe Story
A visitor questions Bill Bashem about his father. The son explains the danger of safe keeping and jokes that the father is in for safe breaking, signaling a grim, streetwise setting and a tone of sly humor amid hardship.
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Bill Bashem
Bill
Red Cross Ball Blue Promises Real Clean Clothes
Advert says after the war began ordinary water has replaced many liquids. It claims Ball Blue powder from Red Cross is a two ounce package of real cleaning power. The speaker exclaims about bright clothing and happiness.
Mule sale prompts stubborn talk in dialect exchange
In a rustic scene, Mr. Erastus Pinkly asks if someone wants to sell a mule. A stubborn speaker resists moving the animal or discussing its owner’s motives, insisting he will not transfer the mule beyond a two hundred mile distance and wants to end any related conversation.
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Mr. Erastus
Cuticura Ad Promotes Skincare Products
Soft clear skins night and morning face wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Pimples can be treated with Cuticura Ointment. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.
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Dept. X
Boston
An Impossibility Dialogue Between Wives
A humorous exchange between Mrs Justwed and Mrs Longwed about marital disagreement. Mrs Justwed quips a husband will not be wrong. Mrs Longwed admits she never tested the idea, saying he never dares to differ.
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Mrs. Justwed
Longwed
One way to dodge the divorce courts is to stay single.
A pithy saying notes that avoiding divorce proceedings by remaining unmarried can be framed as a social joke. The line highlights attitudes toward marriage stability and legal separation.
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