Balkan tensions and Allied landings signal widening war
Reports note British and French troops replenishing forces at Gallipoli and along Dardanelles while the Allied fleet shells Turkish batteries. In the east German forces push toward Dvinsk and mid Poland, Russians hold Galicia, and a partial Romanian mobilization follows Austro German pressure. Jeopardized Balkan passages spark Greek Romanian Serbian actions amid Turkish supply demands through Roumania.
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Dvinsk
Merlin Oftelat
Hindenburg
Baltic
Poland
Galicia
Wat- Moolt
Aue
Bytilene
Paris
Dardanelles
Pgre
Balkan Situa
Athens
Greece
Houmania
Serbia
Roumania
Hungaria
Transylvania
Sofia
Germany
Let the Printer Follow Your Vacation
A playful note encourages readers to let the printer follow along on vacation plans and stay in touch with updates. The fragment blends whimsy with the idea of keeping processes moving even while away.
Austro-Hungarian Envoy Requests Recall Over US Situation
The Austro-Hungarian ambassador Constantine Temda said he asked his foreign office to recall him on leave to prepare a personal report on the U S United States government demand for his recall. He denounced the public release of his message to Baron von Burian without his consent and hinted he may not issue the statement he planned for the Americas press.
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Lenox, Mags
Constantin Temda
Foreign Office
United States
Dumbs
Baron von Burian
Americas
Asquith Calls Halt on Public Debate on Conscription
Premier Asquith admitted the cabinet is debating conscription for the first time in the British House of Commons. He said government conclusions will be presented to Parliament, and hopes no further debate will occur on the matter for the present.
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House of Commons
Asquith
Marlboro Notes on Local Residents and Visits
Charles Marlboro on his studies at Boston College. Traffic Officer J E B Kennedy was off duty yesterday due to illness. Mr and Mrs Percy Fletcher of Fairhaven were entertained in town yesterday. Louis Toulos of Weston made a recycling trip to this city yesterday. Miss Florence A McCrae has accepted a position at Framingham Normal School. Walter Carey was a large number homing piteous at his home on Chestnut Street. Vera Cosma, a nurse in an Arlington hospital, called on friends this city Monday. Peter Clancy of the Marlboro base ball nine has been on a trip to New York City this week. Herman Noyes and Alfred Riani are in Providence R I preparing to enter Brown. Mr and Mrs W Locke Rockwell of Montclair New Jersey were guests of Mr and Mrs S L Churchill. Widower Daniel Delorey, previously at Oak Bluffs, has returned to his home on Lincoln Street. Mr and Mrs Mitchell Brother of Somerville and Mr and Mrs Morse of Somerville were recent guests of Walter M Williams.
Washington Ultimatum in Arab i k Question
The article says the core issue is the loss of American life and the insistence that American rights on the seas must be respected. The White House and State Department coordinate to avoid multi point demands and seek a clear disavowal of killed Americans on the high seas, while cables with Count von Meinstorff are allowed with oversight.
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Germany
High Seas
United States
State Department
Count von Meinstorff
White House
Daring Woman Driver Seeks New Record at Rockingham Fair
Miss May Garner of Kansas City rides Madge Pride in a high jump near 7 ft 10 12 inches to set a new record. She challenges any rider in New England on any jumper, with Rockingham Fair offering a winner’s cup.
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Ézen &Ll
Rockingham Fair
Miss May Garner
Kansas City
Madge Pride
Miss Garner
New England
Miss Gurner
Fred Gurner
Stay Away
Gurner
John J. Quigley
Boston
Quigley
Miss Olga Reynolds Enters Jean Academy Course
Miss Olga Reynolds is to attend Jean Academy this year and has already begun a course of study there.
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Olga Reynolds
Jean Academy
Mrs Gleason and Mrs Stevens at Milton Summer Camp
Mrs J Henry Gleason and Mrs Melissa Stevens spent the past week at the summer camp of Mrs Josephine Hastings in Milton N A.
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J. Henry Gleason
Melisa Stevens
Josephine Hastings
Milton, N. A
German air raids on England total 166 casualties in week
The Star reports 166 casualties from airship raids in the last seven days. Five raids occurred, starting Tuesday with 56 casualties and a following eastern counter on Wednesday with 106 victims. Two later raids were futile. Monday's attack caused four more deaths.
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England
The
Star
Timothy Quinn Brings Large Red King’s Apple
Timothy Quinn delivered a large red King’s apple to The Enterprise from his estate yesterday. The fruit weighed over a pound and was presented as a notable local harvest item.
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Timothy Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Miss Lillian Morin Seeks Brief Medical Leave in Boston
Miss Lillian Morin, on a two week vacation from the W. A. Allen store, underwent a minor operation in a Boston hospital yesterday.
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Lillian Morin
W. A. Allen
Boston
Fletcher Couple Attends Windsor Brother’s Wedding
Mr and Mrs D Howard Fletcher of Windsor Connecticut visited town yesterday to attend the wedding of Mr Fletcher’s brother to Miss Wary Spearer.
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D. Howard Fletcher
Windsor, Conn
Wary Spearer
First Church to Host Home Workers Supper Tonight
The vestry of the first Church will serve the season’s first supper this evening under Home Workers auspices. A society business meeting is planned for the afternoon.
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Home Workers
British war losses total 381,982 announced in House
An official House of Commons notice states British losses in the war reach 381,982, including killed wounded and missing. The figures cover personnel across theatres and reflect casualties to date.
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House of Commons
Sergeant Brotherson Sets Up Outdoor Range Qualifying
Sergt. Brotherson of the regular army will be at the rifle range this afternoon and Saturday to assist company men in qualifying at the outdoor range.
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Sergt. Brotherson
Outloor
J. M. Carpenter Clerks Plan Wednesday Holiday Outing
The clerks of the J. M. Carpenter store hire the Nebegonga slub cottage at Fort Meadow for a Wednesday half holiday and a jolly time.
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J. M. Carpenter
Fort Meadow
Austrian envoy promises travel plans amid steamship options
Dumba told reporters in Vienna he could not say when he would depart Austria, while arrangements for steamship accommodations were being made by New York agents.
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Vienna
Dumba
New York
Mr and Mrs George Smith Return From Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs George Smith have returned from their wedding trip to New York and taken residence on East Main Street. Mr Smith will resume work at EB F Houghton grocery tomorrow.
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George Smith
New York
East Main St
Smith
EB. F. Houghton Grocery
Tomorow
Three Arrests After Opium Seizure Aboard Kish
In a Port Maynard raid by customs officials on the freight airship Kish three men were arrested Ryan E B Edwards Jr Lo Kee and George Young. They are charged with facilitating the transportation of opium intended for smuggling into the United States. Each man pleaded not guilty and was committed to jail in default of $5000 bail.
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Boston
Surv
Port Maynard
Kish
Ryan EB. Edwards, Jr
Carpenter
Lo Kee
George Young
Hayes
David Harris in Critical Condition After Shock at Home
Report states David Harris remains about the same after a shock at his M2 prest home on Sunday. He is described as gradually growing weaker and very low as he was carried from the house this morning.
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David Harris
M2 Prest
Two More Half Holidays This Season
Clerks anticipate two more Wednesday half holidays this season as stores plan afternoon closures. Out of town customers growl at Wednesday closures while locals brace for the routine change after October 1. Clerks and many merchants oppose a year round Wednesday half holiday.
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Enterprise
Curae
Boston Newspapers Sold at Foreclosure Auction
The Boston Herald and Traveler were sold at auction in foreclosure after bond interest defaults. Morton Plant purchased the papers for 1.3 million dollars, adding to his existing holdings in the company’s securities.
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Boston
Boston Herald
Traveler
Morton ¥. Plant
New Revolt in Portugal Expands Beyond Lisbon
Madrid reports a fresh revolt spreading from Lisbon to key provincial cities across Portugal. The movement, described as resurrectionary, signals nationwide unrest as authorities monitor evolving developments.
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Portugal
Madrid
Lisbon
City Treasurer Resigns
In a surprising move the city treasurer has resigned from office. Officials state the decision was voluntary and effective immediately, initiating a procedural transition for financial leadership.
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Nana
Family visits ease strain at parsonage
The elderly Rev. remains under care while his sister Mrs. Mary Brown of Leominister has stayed with him for several weeks. He enjoys friends calling at the parsonage as he recovers.
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Erostites
Mary Brown
Leominster
John L Stone Passes Away in Bradford New Hampshire
Obituary note reports the death of John L Stone at Bradford New Hampshire. No further details.
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John L. Stone
Og Sola Coy Penel
Bradford, N. Ht
Germany Denies Sinking Hesperian By Mine Report
The German foreign office told Ambassador Gerard the Hesperian was not sunk by a submarine. Official records show no sub in the area and the explosion pattern suggests a mine. The note states facts without comment on submarine policy.
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Germany
Foreign Office
Gerard
Woman Proclaims Love for Slain Judge amid Murder Probe
Providence September 16 Louise Bowen, state insurance office worker, declares deep affection for Judge Willis Knowles who was shot near his Johnston home. She questions a rival story, calls for a meeting with the other woman, and says the murderer will be found nearby. Housekeeper Cora Wardwell disclosed a similar affections during police grilling. Governor Beeckman pledges full power to bring Knowles' slayers to justice.
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Providence
Knowles
Louise Bowen
Willis
Johnston
Cora Wardwell
O'Neil
Miss Bowen
State House
State Insurance Commission
Judge Knowles
Bowen
Rhode Island
O'Neill
Beeckman
You Should Know This World Will Move On Without You
A stark reminder that the world will endure without any one person as time progresses. The speaker argues against hubris and urges acceptance of change, emphasizing resilience and collective progression beyond individual absence.
Woman Proves She Is Not German Spy
Newport witnesses testified that a Newport woman, wife of a petty officer on a battleship, did not resemble the woman seen in Nicholas Card's boat at Rose Island. Sentries O Connor Sohmers and Howman supported the discrepancy, denying any link to the alleged trespass and espionage claim.
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Providence
Newport
Nicholas K. Card
Rose Island
Narragansett Bay
Card
Gunner O'Connor
Henry Sohmers
John Howman
O'Connor
Suicide by dynamite shocks North Attleboro couple
Daniel McAfee aged 75 killed himself by biting a dynamite cartridge at home after town authorities told him and his wife they would be sent to the town almshouse. Part of his head exploded and he died within half an hour. his wife was taken to the almshouse after his death.
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North Attleboro
Mass
Daniel McAfee
McAfee
Parrots Buried With Dying Wife as Request
Two pet parrots were chloroformed and buried with Mrs. Anna Furst wife of a retired sea captain in New York per her dying wish. Raeilot a 70 year old bishop of Vo gin retired died in Montreal after a long illness.
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Anna Furst
New York
Mgr. Raeilot
Vogin
Montreal
Inmates Strike at Rhode Island State Farm Cranston
Providence reports 320 inmates at the Rhode Island state farm in Cranston walked off due to conditions. They protested sour bread and long hours, organizing along union lines. After a staged noon quit, workers returned with assurances their demands would be considered. Labor leaders show interest in the unique inmate action.
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Providence
Rhode Island State Farm
Cranston
Safety First Warning for Americans in Mexico
Washington learns consular agents have repeated standing orders for Americans to withdraw from danger zones in northern Mexico amid lawlessness and kidnapping cases. Officials say the measure is precautionary, not tied to any new political developments, and reflect careful consideration by the U.S. government.
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Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Young tries suicide in jail after confessing murder
Bet Young, who confessed killing three Chinese cousins, mutilated himself with a thumb during confinement in Springfield Massachusetts. He was rushed to Stringfell Hospital where doctors say his condition is not serious.
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Springfield
Mass
Bet Young
Stringfelt Hospital
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Walter Carey
Chestnut St
Vera Cosma
Arlington Hospital
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Marlboro ‘Baseball Nine
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Alfred Riani
Providence, R. I
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