Mobilization and War News From Europe and U S
The government may fix steel prices within days. The majority of Negro soldiers will be mobilized in the national army alongside October draft forces. The first American civilian doctors have arrived in London to serve in hospitals. Chicago mayor Thompson issues a patriotic proclamation for drafted men. Two German submarines are sunk by British forces. six prisoners taken. An explosion hits a Irish munitions plant killing multiple workers. Flag makers face FTC charges over inflated patriotic pricing. German airships raid England as British planes fight over London with six dead and twenty injured.
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National Army
London
England
Thompson
Chicago
Copper Price Fixed by Voluntary Agreement
Washington reports copper prices fixed at 23 1 2 cents a pound by government and leading producers effective four months. Government, public and Allies sales at this price. Producers agree not to cut current wages and to maintain maximum production to prevent copper from falling to speculators.
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Washington
New York
Twenty Five Coal Mines Close in West Virginia
Twenty five coal mines around Clarksburg have shut down within a week as operators cannot mine or market coal at the government fixed price of two dollars a ton. Daniel Howard, a leading coal operator, issues the statement.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Daniel Howard
Congress Hearings Reveal Eight Million Primers Condemned
Major J. E. Monroe, chief inspector of small arms ammunition at the Frankfort arsenal, testified to the house investigating committee that eight million cartridge primers had been condemned since defects were found in the arsenal's output.
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Washington
J. E. Monroe
Irankfort Arsenal
House
Deportations Continue in Bruges as Germans Force Labor
Belgian city Bruges is subject to forcible conscription by German authorities. All boys and men aged 14 to 60 are drafted to work in munitions factories and shipyards. Only teachers doctors and priests are exempt.
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Havre
Bruges
Belgium
Not Guilty Verdict In Hartford Attack Case
Judgment of not guilty was entered by Judge Eawin C. Dickinson in breach of peace cases against Mrs. Annie R. Hale of New York and Alfred E. Whitehead of Hartford. They were arrested after an attack on the president at a Hartford Peoples Council meeting. United States district attorney said no statute existed to prosecute.
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Hartford
Conn
Eawin C. Dickinson
Annie R. Hale
New York
Alfred E. Whitehead
Hale
Peoples’ Council of
Was
United States
British Take 2000 Prisoners as Ypres Front Consolidates
British forces report a successful Thursday offensive east of Ypres with over 2000 German prisoners captured and strong points cleared northeast of Langemarck. Haig notes complete objectives achieved, enemy counterattacks repelled, and light British losses. Australian banner flies from Anzac stronghold near Zonnebeke.
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France
Belgium
Ypres
British War Office
Zonnebeke
Messines
Government to curb labor rivalry hindering war industries
Washington reports the government will work to end labor trouble by discouraging employers from enticing workers from other plants. Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board will convene shipbuilders to draft voluntary agreements to stop these practices.
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Washington
Hurley
Shipping Board
Will Try Korniloff Petrograd Court Martial
Sept 22 report from Petrograd states General Korniloff, leader of the recent revolt, will be tried by court martial with a jury.
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Korniloff
Petrograd
Argentine Chamber Votes to Break Relations With Germany
The chamber of deputies approved cutting ties with Germany by 53 to 18 amid rumors President Irigoyen may resist. A protest is planned at the congressional palace urging immediate rupture as Santa Fe strikes blamed on Germans threaten food supplies and telegraph links.
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Buenos Aires
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Irigoyen
Santa Fe
London
German People Behind Kaiser In Atrocities Speech Sparks Debate
Kansas City September 26 Colonel Roosevelt denounces German American press and German alliance in the United States for backing the Kaiser and condemns pro German papers as morally treasonous. He says Germans abroad and at home support militaristic autocracy and oppose peace, tying it to hostility toward the United States.
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Kansas City
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Market Reports Omaha Livestock Sept 26
Receipts total 4 500 hogs market higher with mixed and night prices around 18.30. Cattle receipts 6 000 and market lower with native steers 10.15, cows 6.75 7.75, westerns 8.50 13.60, Texas 7.60 10.50, feeders 6.60 12.50, calves 8.60 12.50, bulls 5.50 8.60. Sheep receipts 2 700 and market lower with yearlings 12.50 13.60, wethers 12.0 18.0, ewes 10 11.25, lambs 16.75 17.26.
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Omaha Livestock
Omaha
Hages
ORY Y
Gattle
Texas
Chicago Livestock Market Report September 26
Chicago markets show hogs active with receipts of 9 000 and prices to 19.06 for light to 19.15 for mixed and heavy hogs. Cattle receipts 14 000 with a weak market. native beef cattle to 17.76, western steers to 15.80, cows and heifers to 12.50, calves to 16. Sheep receipts 26 000 with a weak market. wethers to 12.50, ewes to 11.85, lambs up to 18.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Minneapolis Wheat and Grain Prices Report
Minneapolis grain market report for Sept 26 shows receipts 406 cars. Wheat, corn, oats, barley, bran, and flax prices listed with No 2 yellow corn at 1.98, oats 58 to 60. Parley, bran, and flax values included among standard market quotes.
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Minneapolis
Chicago Grain Market Report Sees Corn and Oats Fluctuations
Chicago grain prices show corn futures with December opening at 1.205, high 1.22, low 1.19 and close 1.21. May for corn opens at 1.17 with high 1.19 and low 1.16, close 1.19. Oats December opens 58 cents with high 59 and low 68, close 59.4. May oats rise with opening and closing around 62 and 62.44 cents.
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Chicago
Hogs and Cattle Prices Updated at St Paul Market
Receipts: hogs 2,200 and cattle 6,000. Hogs steady to 10 cents higher with prices mostly $17.50 to $18.50 top. Cattle killers down 10, steer prices $14.25, cows and heifers $6 to $9, calves $5.50 to $14.50, stockers $5 to $10, feeders $5 to $6.50. Sheep and lambs listed at $5 to $10.50.
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St. Paul
Russian General Alexieff Resigns as Chief of Staff
General Alexieff quits his post as chief of the general staff under Premier Kerensky due to differences. General Tcheremisoff is named his successor, noted for democratic leanings and previously led on the southwest front before dismissal following General Korniloff's insistence.
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Petrograd
Alexieff
Kerensky
Tcheremisoff
Southwest Front
Korniloff
Italian Planes Fly from Langley to Washington
Three Italian airplanes piloted by Italian aviators flew about 1000 miles from Langley Field Virginia to Potomac Park near the White House grounds landing safely.
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Washington
Langley Field
Hampton
Capitol
Potomac Park
White House Grounds
Urge Civil Rights Bill for Soldiers and Sailors
Washington on Sept 24 reports officials pressing for quick passage of the administration soldiers and sailors civil rights bill. The measure acts as a moratorium for enlisted men and aims to protect the homes and property of America’s fighting men as hearings begin before a senate judiciary sub committee.
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Washington
America
Senate Judiciary
Arrival of Butte Men Wives Thrill to Camp
Camp Lewis Tacoma Wash Sept 26 Two thousand six hundred seventy of the second quota of the national army arrived at Camp Lewis yesterday Our hundred and sixty seven are due today and 143 tomorrow when the entire quota of 18000 will practically all be in camp. The arrival of the Butte Mont delegation broke the quiet of the camp. A line of soldiers with bayonets was drawn up as the men debarked from the cars. It required three hours to inspect the train and disarm them. Investigation of the alleged assault on Texas Harris the porter on the train has begun.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
National Army
Butte, Mont
Chinese Troops May Fight in France
Pekin September 24. The president and cabinet approve sending a trial division of 24 000 Chinese soldiers to France if funds equipment and transport are available. Entente allies approve the plan and France is eager for the contingent. Chinese likely to reach France by January first with many trained soldiers ready. premier favors sending 60 000 men.
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Pekin
France
Entente
McAdoo's Liberty Loan Tour Dates Listed
Secretary McAdoo announces a four week campaign itinerary for the Liberty loan drive. Speeches are set in Sioux Falls Aberdeen Butte Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland with additional West Coast stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The tour emphasizes national fundraising and public outreach.
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Montana
Washington
Liberty Loan
Siox Falls
S. D
Aberdeen
Butte
Mont
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
McAdee
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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