Kerensky Proclaims Russia a Republic After Korniloff Rebellion
Petrograd Sept 17 Russia is proclaimed a republic by the provisional government dated Sept 14. Korniloff rebellion quelled the government names Kerensky premier and five ministers to run state affairs while deliberating leftist parties and the future constitution.
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Petrograd
Russia
Korniloff
Moscow
Pivisional
M. Kerensky
M. Térestchenko
General Verkhovsky
Admiral Verdervski
M. Nikitin
American Labor Leaders Rally to War Effort in Philadelphia
Charles Edward Russell, Frank Morrison, and Clarence Darrow spoke at a loyalty mass meeting of 1000 Philadelphia workers. They urged victory in the war against Germany, denounced copperheads, and asserted labor interests require defeating Germany for freedom and democracy. Russell argued America must save Russia from domination as it pursues democratic ideals.
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Philadelphia
Hiss
Copperhead
Charles Edward Russell
Russia
America
Germany
Garrick Theater
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Mr. Russell
Frank VP. Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
United States
Russell
Workers of 2 roads quit in Kansas City strike action
Switchmen from the St. Louis and San Francisco and Missouri Pacific railroads staged a sympathy walkout in Kansas City. They refused to handle cars loaded or unloaded by non union freight handlers amid a broader freight handlers strike affecting nine railroads.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missouri Pacific
Labor Temple
Export Licenses Limited as War Needs Dictate Exports
The exports administrative board announced a near total embargo on exporting munitions and food staples. Licenses may be granted only if shipments directly aid the war effort or are for medicinal purposes. Wheat and wheat flour are named along with metal and chemical bases used for munitions, reflecting urgent economic diplomacy with Japan and northern neutrals.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Experts Administrative Board
Wireless crossing blamed for submarine scare in Wilson voyage
A crossing of wireless waves caused a submarine scare that sent the Mayflower under escort to New York harbor. An American vessel fired in target practice, another reported position near Nantucket, and an S O 8 signal flashed from afar. Naval districts found no submarine sighting or attack evidence.
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Washington
Wilson
New York Harbor
Nantucket
North Atlantic Seaboard
Pacifist Protest Meeting Is Broken Up In Hartford
Hartford police and federal agents disrupted a People's Peace Council gathering in Hartford on September 17 arresting several speakers for alleged seditious utterances.
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Hartford
Conn
People’s Peace Council
Baseball Results by League and Club
Baseball standings by league and club show New York and Chicago leading in their leagues with win loss records. Teams such as Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit and Cleveland appear with varying percentages and rankings.
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W.L.P.C
W.L.P.C. New York
Ihicago
Philadelia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
American League
Chicago
New York
Wash'gton
Cleveland
Eset. Louis
Detroit
Philadel’ia
Baseball scores from the National and American leagues
National League games ended with St. Louis defeating Chicago 6 to 0 and Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3, with no other games scheduled. American League results saw Chicago beat St. Louis 4 to 3 in ten innings and Cleveland top Detroit 8 to 4, with no further games scheduled.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
U. S. Submarine Sinks At Dock In Atlantic Port
A United States submarine sank at its dock in an Atlantic port with no loss of life. The cause is under investigation and officials expect a full report after a possible raise. The submarine’s name and port are being withheld for military reasons. A wrecking firm has worked to lift the craft, with pumps to remove water as a possible salvage proceeds.
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Washington
United States
Atlantic
Navy Department
Russian and Italian Front Conflicts Reported
Russian forces resist German assaults near Riga and on the Romanian front, repelling enemy probes and spotting a downed German plane. Italian troops push on Bainsizza plateau with Sassari brigade gaining ground and capturing officers and men. heavy aerial bombardment reported near Monte San Gabriele.
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Bainsizza Plateau
Petrograd
Russia
Riga
Pskotf
Zegevold
Lake Petchur
Fakshant
Fizioneschi
Meresaheci
Meredesci
Rome
Bainsizza
Sassari
Sweden Assures U S of Resolution on Dispatch Scandal
Stockholm officials say Sweden will fix the issue over German dispatches and stop any transmissions. Foreign Minister Lindman notes no light treatment of the affair and that German messages will not resume. Admiral Lindman stresses seeking a complete, satisfactory settlement with the United States.
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Lindman
Stockholm
Ira Nelson Morris
Foreign Office
Neneh
Sweden
Washington
Germany
Bandits Hit Climax Bank But Win $7000 In Plunder
Six automobile bandits rode into Climax Michigan early in the morning cut wires held up villagers and blew open the state bank safe. The robbery netted $7000 after four explosive charges and about an hour of work.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Climax
State Bank
Japs Honor Commodore Perry Visit Venerates American Trade Opening
Newport R I Sept 17 The Japanese war mission led by Count Ishii paid reverent tribute to Commodore Perry visiting his grave and laying a wreath. In Laredo Texas Sept 17 Mexican Independence Day celebrations occurred with parades and speeches in Nuevo Laredo Monterey and Saltillo, marking the first time no Mexican flags were seen.
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Commodore Perry
Newport
R. L
Ishii
Japan
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Neuvoo Laredo
Monterey
Saltino
Ohio Governor Weds Illinois Girt
Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio married Miss Margaretta Blair daughter of Thomas Blair Jr at Elmhurst in Chicago. The ceremony was witnessed by a small circle of relatives and intimate friends.
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Ohio
Illinois
Chicago
James M. Cox
Margaretta Blair
Thomas 8. Blair, Jr
Elmhurst
Air fleet showers flowers for fallen aviator
A funeral at Reilly Field honors Lieut. Allen Floyd House killed in a motorcar crash. Fifteen war planes dropped roses over the funeral cortege as two lieutenants each rode aboard. The cross formation of planes flew above the four mile procession from the post chapel to the Southern Pacific depot before interment at Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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San Antonio
Tex
Allen Floyd House
Reilly Field Aviation
Southern Pacific
Lake Charles
France forms energetic cabinet led by Patoleve
Franklin Bouillon calls the new French cabinet a cabinet of energy and a ministry of young men. The group, mostly around forty five, was chosen by premier Patoleve for the post of minister of missions abroad.
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Washington
Franklin Bouillon
House of Deputies
Mier Patoleve
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