Northern Russia declares independence from Bolsheviks
The Russian Embassy reports contact with independent governments in Northern Russia and Siberia. Archangel's government asserts aim to expel Germans and recreate a great Russia, formed by delegates from northern Zemstovs and towns, under League of Regeneration of Russia guidance.
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Russia
Siberia
Bahkmetieff
United States
Washington
North
Archangel
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
Bolsheviks
Brest
League of Regeneration of Russia
Zemstovs
French Advance Between Somme and Oise Despite Resistance
Between the Somme and the Oise the French say they have advanced beyond Hinacourt despite strong enemy resistance. They report passing Hinacourt and repelling a counter attack from Essigny. North of the Aisne they repulsed several counter attacks in the Laffaux region.
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Associated Press
Paris
Somme
Oise
Hinacourt
War Office
Essigny
Aisne
Laffaux
Crowder Issues Call for Flags and Bands on Registration Day
General Crowder issued a request to editors to publish on first pages that Provost Marshal General Crowder wants every flag flying and every band playing on registration day. The directive aims to boost patriotic display and turnout across newspapers tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
War draft to call youths first under Crowder plan
In Washington, Provost Marshal Crowder outlined that 19 and 20 year olds and men 32 to 86 will be called first, with questionnaires mailed to these ages and boards to classify quickly so some may be drafted in October. He urged industry to aid deferment plans to protect the economy while maintaining military needs.
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Crowder
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Weather roundup for Ohio and surrounding states
Partly cloudy conditions map the Midwest with warmer notes in the north and showers possible in the north. Indiana and Kentucky see mainly fair to partly cloudy skies with light temperature changes as the Cincinnati area records a September weather day with clear evening and modest rainfall readings.
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Ohio
North
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Eye Oceanel
Boston
Kansas City Ara
Jacksonville
Denver
New Orleans
Omaha
Nashville
Spokane
Ste. Marie
Winnipeg
Cincinnati
Twelve Die as Western Wreck Claims Passengers
Alliance Neb Sept 10 Twelve people killed and eighteen injured when Burlington Train No 43, westbound, wrecked seven miles west of Alliance. The passenger train collided head on with a work train, telescoping the first two cars. all dead and injured were in the second coach.
Time Limit Placed Upon Talk on Tax
A time limit was set on discussions about tax matters as officials warned of strict scheduling. Details indicate prompt debate closure and adherence to a fixed agenda.
Train Wreck Kills Three Near Brattleboro Vermont
Three men died and twenty two were injured when an extra freight train crashed into the rear of a passenger train on the Boston and Maine Railroad at Dummerston. Victims include Frederick S. Platt of Rutland and W. J. Conant of Bellows Falls. The local passenger car was demolished and two ahead cars telescoped. The injured were taken to a hospital with expected recoveries.
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Boston & Maine
Associated Press
Brattleboro
Boston & Maine Railroad
Dummerston
Frederick
Platt
Federal Court
Rutland
W. J. Conant
Bellows Falls
Richard King
Boston
Newport
Springfiell
Mass
Two Aviators Killed Near Fort Worth
Lieu tenants A. B. Stephenson of Bristol Connecticut and W. D. Keeling of Dallas Texas were killed when their airplane fell north of Fort Worth this morning. Both were attached to Carruthers Field.
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FT. Worth, Texas
Associated Press
FT. Worth
Tex
Bristol, Conn
W.D. Keeling
Dallas
Carruthers Field
American steamship Dora sunk after convoy attack
The Dora, formerly Austrian flagged, was torpedoed on September 4 about 400 miles off France while heading a convoy of three ships. All 85 crew escaped, rescued by destroyers as depth charges followed. The submarine fired from about 150 yards, causing army supplies to be thrown high. one crew member injured.
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Associated Press
London
Dora
France
Debs Lawyer Highlights Discrepancies in Espionage Case
In Cleveland the prosecution pressed its Canton speech case against Eugene V. Debs charging intent to support the war program of the Socialist party. Two witnesses testified Debs stood by the program and was ready to die for it, while others noted his cautious wording and lack of direct affirmation.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Eugene V. Debs
Canton
United States District Court
Wertz
Debs
Socialist Party
St. Louis
Conscrip al Tho
Clyde R. Miller
Cleveland
Anton
Joseph Traner
Department of Justice
National Socialist Party
Halsted Street
Chicago
Miller
Traner
Virgil P. Steiner
E. R. Sterling
C. E. Ruthenburg
Edward A. Evans
Air Postmen Fall In Airplane Crash Near Hicksville
Edward Gardner and mechanic Edward Raddle crash their mail plane near Hicksville Long Island after engine failure at 7000 feet. Both injured but not seriously sick. mail bags recovered and sent to New York post office. First shot fired by American forces in World War I also noted in a separate item from South Bend, Indiana.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Gardner
Mechanician
Chicago
Belmont Park
Hicksville
L. L
Mineola
Gardner
Edward Raddle
Long Island
Bryan
Cleveland
Lockhaven
General Post Office
Germany
Indiana
Alex. Arch
South Bend
Ind
Sixth Field Artillery
United States
France
Submarine Destroyed by American Steamer Fire
The American steamer Frank H. Buck reported to the Navy Department that its gun fire sank an enemy submarine off the Atlantic coast on September 3 after two hits. The sub fired on the steamer at 1,400 yards but withdrew when outranged, then was hit twice and destroyed in a terrific explosion.
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Associated Prews
Washington
Atlantic
Frank H. Buck
Navy Department
Sergeant Arch Fired First Shot of War in Hand
Sergeant Arch, a veteran, reportedly fired the first shot of the conflict in hand to defend a post amid rising tensions. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate the incident and verify the account.
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Arch
Gompers Defends U S War Entry And Labor Duty
London Sept 10 Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor defended Americas delay in entering World War I saying the Presidents wisdom outweighed others. He pledged American labor to endure to a victorious end and urged British workers to do their job in a time that tried men’s souls.
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Associated Press
London
Mr. Gompers
America
United States
Germany
Gompers
Great Britain
Burian Signals Possible Peace Talks Amid War Debate
Vienna dispatch reports Baron Burian Aus tro-Hungarian Foreign Minister suggested an informal exchange of views with the Entente to discuss issues separating the belligerents. He stressed no peace negotiations, but a calm discussion to weigh possible understanding and avoid excessive sacrifices for war aims.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Baron Burian
Vienna
British Advance Near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres
Field Marshal Haig reports slight British progress near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres with local fighting around Epehy and Gouzeaucourt southwest of Cambrai. Weather remains stormy. patrols gain small advances and poche fronts south of the Scarpe yield no major changes.
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Associated Press
London
Neuve Chapelle
Armentieres
Epehy
Gouzeaucourt
Cambrai
Field Marshal
Haig
Gouzeaucoun
Three German Defense Lines Behind Hindenburg Line
Paris reports via Matin outlining three German lines of defense behind the Hindenburg line. The first runs near Lille, paralleling the main line, with the others allowing retreats along wide fronts.
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Hindenburg Line
Associated Press
Paris
Matin
Lille
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