Evacuation of Riga Threatens Petrograd Collapse
Russian troops withdraw from Riga as German forces push toward the north. The War Office says the city is no longer tenable and retreat is ordered, with Petrograd possibly losing residence of government and shifting to Moscow as a German drive continues. Berlin and Washington report progress and discuss the potential fall of Petrograd in the unfolding crisis.
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London
Saga
Russia
Ling Beer
Lignan
Wiaa
Mitau
Riga
Gulf of Riga
Usshin
Petrograd
Mall
Higa
Gulicia
RoumnMa
Russian War Office
War Office
Berlin
Washington
Liga
Petrogrid
Lrussiani
Moscow
Wilson to National Army
President Wilson addresses drafted soldiers calling for unity and discipline. He urges the National Army to uphold fitness purity and integrity, promising national eyes upon them as symbols of freedom and American ideals. He inspires pride in soldiers as good men and steadfast guardians of liberty.
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Washington
Wilson
Americas
National Army
America
Fulton Wins Fight On Foul In Six Rounds
Fulton, the Rochester giant, defeated Carl Morris in six rounds at Canton Ohio to earn a shot at Jess Wilbird for the heavyweight title. The victory came on a foul, but Fulton demonstrated clear superiority throughout. The crowd booed Morris as he exited the ring while Fulton was toasted by boxing fans.
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Canton
Fred Fulton
Rochester Giant
Jess Wilbird
Carl Morris
Oklahom Ghiot
Anon
Fulion
Morris
Fulton
Entente Allies Approve Wilson Note to Pope
London and Washington reports say Lord Cecil and Secretary Lansing describe Wilson's reply to Pope Benedict as warmly received by allies and British public. Officials deem the note consistent with allied defensive economic policies and doubt further reply is necessary. Page notes overall enthusiasm in Britain for Wilson's position and war unity.
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London
Robert Cecil
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Washington
Lansing
Ambassador Page
Aince
Congress
Page
U. S. Air Force In France Opens New Air Fleet
Washington reports the vanguard of America's large air force has reached France. The first batch of some 16 000 planes and trained aviators has crossed the Atlantic and is ready for service. Exact numbers are kept secret. officials say the program is advancing well with thousands more in training.
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Washington
America
France
Atlantic
War Department
Brst
Hundred Officers Battle Bandit in Chicago Standoff
Chicago police clash with counterfeiter Wheede, linked to a bandit gang in the Winslow Iron founder robbery. About a thousand onlookers watched as 100 officers battled the suspect for three hours in a cottage at 5687 Theings Street. Detectives were wounded, a potential gas or dynamite ending considered before Wheede surrendered and was taken away by automobile. His mother and seven year old granddaughter were in the home during the standoff.
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Chicago
Winslow Iron Founder
Theings Street
Wheede
Westbrough
President fixes wheat price at 2.20 per bushel in 1917
President Wilson announces a 2.20 per bushel price for the 1917 wheat crop after a deadlocked War Price Fixing Committee decision. The Food Administration will enforce the price at Chicago and pursue flour price reductions. A 25 cent per barrel miller profit is tentatively agreed, with a 100 million grain corporation ready to stabilize markets.
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Woshington
Whison
Warfield
The
Food Administration
Chilcago
White House
Wilson
Washington
Chicago
We Food Administration
Hoover
President opposes broad wartime farmer exemption
President Wilson informed Congress that a wide exemption for all men in agricultural pursuits would cause many difficulties. Representative Shouse of Kansas argued that a Kansas crop would not be harmed by such an exemption, but the labor situation in the state remained critical as autumn approached.
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Washington
Representative Shouse
Kansas
Wilson
British Forces Advance South West of Gaza in Palestine
London reports that British forces in Palestine attacked last night to the south west of Gaza on a front of 800 yards and advanced the line. Official announcement notes the action on the fighting front.
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Palestine
London
Gaza
Illinois Governor Routs Pacifists in Chicago
Governor Lowden and Attorney General Brundage met in Chicago to review the city’s peace disruption. Officials announced troops would enforce orders to prevent riots as radical meetings were curtailed and pacifist delegates dispersed under protection. The day ended quiet with plans for further defense measures and a special city council session to thank the governor.
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Chicago
Lowden
Brundige
People’s Council
Thompson
Cmunell
Dickson
Sherrif Traeger
National Security League
State Council of Defense
Citizens’ War Board
Traeger
Ottawa
Brundage
Tim
Grand
Trudson
Wis
Louis P. Lachner
Wilbhin T. Williams
Charles Kruse
New York Brotherhood Welfare Association
Prorence Margolis
New York
Workers’ Council
People’s Council of
Riperion
St. Paul
Counel
Minnesota
Burnquist
Secretary McAdoo Eyes Bond Ad Spending Plan
Washington September 1 Secretary McAdoo reached a decision on government funding for newspaper advertising of the next liberty bond issue. Indications are he will recommend advertising to some extent if Congress appropriates the money.
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Washington
McAduo
Congress
Italians Break Through On 75 Mile Isonzo Front
Dispatches from Rome and Washington report Italian forces tearing a one mile breach in the Austrian line and storming fortified mountains along a 75 mile front. Officials say the Austrians are yielding, with 125000 Austrian losses and 8600 officers cited in latest accounts.
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Washington
Isenza
Rome
War Office
Cardonna
Bestoviaey
Business Conditions Good Across Nation, Federal Reserve Reports
The federal reserve bulletin from the treasury department notes generally satisfactory conditions nationwide. August data show the Boston district mixed but crops good. New York good with dullness seasonally. Philadelphia good. Richmond highly satisfactory. Atlanta good. Chicago fair with hesitation. St. Louis satisfactory. Minneapolis good. Kansas City less active. Dallas good. San Francisco active.
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Washington
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Richman
Athinta
Chicago
St. Louia
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Jess
Dallas
San Francisco
Waits at Church to Kill Mount Peasant In
A man waited at a church then shot Raymond Matthews aged eight teen, instantly killing him. The killer is the son of a prosperous farmer in Marion township, six miles north of here. Hedden is also a prosperous farmer from the same area. No conversation or motive has been given.
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Mount Peasant
Clarence Heddon
Raymond Matthews
Marion Township
Here
Hednen
Western Canada Reports Strong Crops and Livestock Gains
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate good grain crops with harvests about ten days earlier than last year. Wheat yields average about 80 bushels per acre in Delta Alberta with prices near $2 per bushel. Hog raising flourishes with high prices and large sales at Winnipeg and St Paul. Calgary and Edmonton wool and sheep sales boost the sector.
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Canada
Manoheba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
St. Paul
Delta
Harevest
Manitoba
United States
Daysland
Winnipeg
Western
North American
Calgary
Edmonton
Manny
Toronto
The Only Way
Captain Dame of the Rough Riders cites the Carnegie Foundation push for peace by crushing Germany in a New York office. A police station anecdote follows with a stocky man claiming to act as a peacemaker after breaking ribs, quipping that it was the only way to achieve peace.
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Carnegie Foundation
Germany
W. B. Dame
The
Rough Riders
New York
Well Worth Trying Plan On Pocketless Men’s Wear
A busy man weighs a plan to ban pockets in men’s clothes. He notes pockets invite men to fidget with bonds and criticize workers. The piece hints a homely girl’s bite may charm more than a pretty one to bind a man, urging caution in choice.
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Food Board
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Woodrow Wilson
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice
Cecil Spring-Rice
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Thmile
Italy
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Isonzo
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Self
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