Battle of Aisne Rages Across Front Lines
Paris reports heavy fighting along the Aisne with fierce German counterattacks repulsed. Allies claim ground gains as reinforcements pour in. Von Kluk’s army strikes at the left flank while French troops rush to Noyon. Vienna notes Austria orders mass conscription amid gravity of war.
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Paris
Aisne
von Kluk
Petrograd
France
Austria
Russo
Poland
Silesia
War Office
Noyon
Rheims
Millerand
Matin
Germany
East Prussia
Galicia
International Harvester Delays Common Stock Dividend
New York September 17 due to the European war the International Harvester Corporation deferred the dividend on its common stock.
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New York
International Harvester Corporation
Great Britain apologizes over Carden interview and Belgian defense
Washington reports Britain apologizes for Sir Lionel Carden interview criticizing Wilson. Antwerp notes King Albert leading forces toward a new offensive as Belgians and volunteers resist Uhlans in northwest Belgium. Belgian attacks near Nessehem and Alest report German losses. Belgian casualties small. Bordeaux describes tense war office mood and Millerand’s Paris departure amid suspected German offensives. Tokyo reports a hydroaeroplane raid near Tsing-Tao killing and wounding Germans. Washington seeks explanation over Robert Dollar clearance papers in Rio. Berlin wires French frontier remains unchanged with repeated German counterattacks. Von Hausen replaced by Von Einem. Von Schubert by Von Stein. Munich dispatch claims U.S. armistice mediation talks.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Hausen
von Einem
Fourteenth
von Schubert
von Stein
Five Conductors Seek Injunction Against Trainmen
In St. Louis on Sept. 17 five conductors filed for a circuit court injunction to restrain five railroad union leaders from enforcing a strike ultimatum. Judge Kinsey granted a temporary order and set Tuesday for a permanent ruling. The petition claims a majority of engineers opposed the strike and ten voters were denied the chance to change their votes.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad
Railway Mens Union
Kinsey
Engineers’ Union
Runaways Married at St Pauls English Lutheran Church
William Lucas Dudt aged 21 and Helen Carrie Weber aged 20, both of Carrick Pittsburgh, were wed at 9 this morning at St Pauls English Lutheran parsonage by Rev. Martin Luther Enders. The couple, described as runaways, traveled by Train No 8 arriving at 6:35 and returning on No 15 at 1:55.
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William Lucas Dudt
Lucas Dudt
Carrick
Pittsburgh
Helen Carrie Weber
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church
Martin Luther Enders
Lavelle Returns to Examine Men for Fall Business
Col. W. J. Lavelle, a B. & O. official, returns from Tunnelton West Virginia to resume duties as division examiner. With demand for workers rising for the anticipated autumn rush, he begins examinations at once and will designate multiple centers along the third division to visit. He is stopping at the Arlington.
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W. J. Lavelle
Tunnelton
W. Va
Col. Lavelle
Arlington
Hotel Hermit Found to be Ohio Doctor
Chicago reports the dead man living as Mr. Jones at a hotel has been identified as Stephen H. Hussey a physician formerly of Bowersville Ohio. Hussey avoided meals, sending requests through a doorway. Deputy Clerk Edward Johnson prepares for the October Circuit Court term with a large docket.
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Ohio
Chicago
Mr. Jones
Stephen H. Hussey
Bowersville
O. C. Hussey
Ohio State Medical School
Tussey
Edward Johnson
Circuit Court
Savings bank closes as withdrawals deplete reserves
Racine Wisconsin September 17 The Commercial Savings bank closed its doors today due to heavy withdrawals and inability to realize on securities. The institution carried a capital of 400000 dollars and a surplus of 200000 dollars with deposits around 2500000 dollars.
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Racine, Wis
Commercial Savings Bank
Explosion report from Rockport mine prompts aid
Word reaches Knoxville of a coal mine explosion at Rockport Kentucky. Federal miners station sends men and equipment to the scene. several miners entombed. Fire marshal and detective investigate a separate mattress factory fire on Winco street with local police aid.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Rockport
Federal
Marriage of Miss Gertrude Gilchrist and William Cavanaugh
The marriage of Miss Gertrude Gilchrist and William Cavanaugh, both of McKeesport, occurred Tuesday at 9 in St Patrick's Church. Rev. Father O'Hara officiated. They then had a wedding breakfast with Mr and Mrs William B Fraser and later toured towns, dined, and attended a theatre before heading to Washington D C and Baltimore. They will settle in McKeesport after a housewarming.
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Gertrude Gilchrist
William Cavanaugh
McKeesport
St. Patrick’s Church
Charles O'Hara
William B. Frazier
Ruben Furniture Company
City Reservoir Thoroughly Cleaned
A city force under Commissioner Joseph S. Schriver cleaned the Fort Hill reservoir, starting Tuesday morning and finishing by noon yesterday. The basin was scrubbed, and the city received water directly from the dam via the filtration plant during the work. The commissioner reported no dead animals found, only sediment believed to have entered when water first moved into the pipes.
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Joseph S. Schriver
Fort Hill
Range
Primary Vote Count Shows Smith Leading Straus by 538
Canvass of recent election at the courthouse by John B. Shannon Grant Hayden George L. Broadrup and Ernest Huth reports 851 votes for Smith and 313 for Straus total 1164. Election expense estimated at 2800 dollars about 2.40 per vote. Directors to meet Central Y M C A group to convene at 12 45 with luncheon plans noted.
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John B. Shannon
Grant Hayden
George L. Broadrup
Ernest Huth
Supervisors of Elections
Smith
Straus
C. A
Central Y. M. Ve
Asg
Tors
Local Social Notes From Eckhart and Martinsburg Area
Miss Martha Ousten of Eckhart returns home after two weeks in Meyersdale. Mr and Mrs Osborn MelIntire welcomed a baby girl born Saturday September 13. Mr and Mrs Harry A Couchenour of Westside returned from visits to Baltimore Washington Frostburg and Rockwood after the Star Spangled Banner celebration. Miss Virginia McKay nurse from Baltimore visited her old Cumberland home en route to the city. Arner G Carl was in Martinsburg on legal business. George Helgoth of Cumberland visiting Mrs Hannah Mason East Martin Street left for home in poor health with enlarged liver and other troubles.
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Martha Ousten
Eckhart
Meyersdale
Osborn MelIntire
Maryland Avenue
MelIntire
J. W. McDonald
Harry A. Couchenour
Westside
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Frostburg
Roekwood
Mekeeswort Times
Virginia McKay
Cumberland
Florence Coyle
West King Street
U.S. 10 Turn Over 1 Million to Mexico
Washington reports that after U.S. administration of the Vera Cruz customs office the Mexican government will receive more than 1 million dollars. Huerta had pledged receipts as security for a French loan, but officials say the funds should go to Mexico City for disposition. Gross to Aug 29 was 1.8 million, with about 690 thousand deducted for administration and services.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Carranza
General Huerta
France
United States
Mexico City
Customs Administration
Postal Service
Obituaries From Wheeling and Oakland Include McLain and Sweeney
Dr. John G. McLain, 80, prominent Wheeling resident and Mountain Lake Park investor, dies at his summer home. Mrs. Anna Sweeney, 75, Oakland, Md., dies suddenly in stable chores. Infant John Lewis Shinholtz, three months, dies at home of father Lewis Shinholtz. funeral set for 2 PM with Rev. Enders officiating at Rose Hill Cemetery. Burial follows in Rose Hill.
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John G. Mclain
Wheeling
W. Va
Mountain Lake Park
Dr. McLain
Anna Sweeney
Oakland
John
Charles
St. Louis
Thomas
Cincinnati
John Lewis Shinholtz
Lewis Shinholz
Valley Street
Martin Luther Enders
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Shintoltz
Allegany County Board Acts To Alleviate School Crowding
The Allegany County school commissioners meet and approve renting an outside room at Centre street school to relieve crowding and converting rooms at Pennsylvania avenue school to classrooms. The contract for Miss Margaret Robinson as Little Orleans principal is approved, along with the 1914-15 teachers’ salary list. merit checks will be mailed to teachers today.
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Allegany County School Commissioners
Centre Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Margaret Robinson
Little Orleans
Baltimore Inspector Probes Train Freight Losses
Inspector Smith of Baltimore is investigating hot boxes and journals on B and O freight and passenger trains. The company aims to cut the large annual losses caused by these issues as a major challenge for the mechanical department.
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Inspector Smith
Baltimore
Public Notice of Stock Sale Details
Notice states stock will be sold at a stated street address with prices listed. Reading is garbled but mentions international and Baltix entities, couplers, and general sale actions pending.
For Rent Unfurnished Room or Rooms at 2 Cecelia Street
Classified ad notes unfurnished room or rooms to rent at 2 Cecelia street with a contact phone 274. Also lists a found item, a pair of eyeglasses, to be claimed at the Press office. Also a 6 room house with modern conveniences at 163 Maryland Avenue with next door application.
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Cecelia Street
Maryland Avenue
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Virginia Ave
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