Millions of American troops in France and on other fronts
General March announced that total American embarkations for all fronts, including Siberia, reached 1,600,000 by August 31. He noted divisions and trajectories in France, the Flanders drive, and Cambrai as Allied movements continued, with 250,000 landed in August and 285,000 the monthly high.
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Crown Prince Comments on War Aim Not a Fire Eater
Amsterdam dispatch reports the German crown prince outlining victory as holding ground, not vanquishing foes. He denies being a fire eater and says Germany would not have chosen war at this moment. He warns the war is a defense and annihilation is the enemy’s aim, while Germany seeks to hold its own and preserve existence. He notes American troops bring material and manpower, and criticizes Allied aims as England exploiting opportunities.
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Graves and staff arrive at Vladivostok to lead eastern front
Washington reports Major General William S. Graves and his staff have landed at Vladivostok to command all American forces on the new eastern front. Graves brings forty three officers and 1,388 men from the United States to join regiments from the Philippines already on the ground.
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Philippines
Whitman Leads in New York Primary Victory
In New York on September 4, women voted for the first time in a state wide primary. Governor Charles B Whitman defeats Attorney General Morton E Lewis by a landslide, with incomplete returns showing Whitman 197,421 to Lewis 75,669 and 1,734 districts of 5,731 missing.
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Constantinople Bombarded Four Nights in August
London dispatch reports Constantinople bombarded on four successive nights in late August. Attacks struck the screenal dockyards Turkish war office Galata airfield seaplane base at Gallipoli and Cranak.
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Increase In Rates On The Great Lakes Is Asked By Corporation
The Great Lakes Transit corporation, based in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan ports, asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for higher export rates on flour and grain. The request seeks to apply the all-rail water rate to shipments made by water or by rail and water.
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Wilcox leads in Wisconsin gubernatorial race in early returns
Milwaukee Wis Sept 4 Additional primary election returns show Wilcox Republican of Eau Claire leading Governor Philipp for the gubernatorial nomination by a few hundred votes. Fifty counties report about 50 000 votes for each. Philipp leaves for Madison and declines to concede. Congressional races hint at Cooper’s defeat in the First District and Cary’s elimination in the Fourth. Browne appears renominated in the Eighth and Sanborn leads in Ashland County for the Eleventh District.
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Emperor William to Hear Los Angeles Shipyard Work
Los Angeles harbor shipyard voices rise as workers complete a record of the hull and related construction efforts. The scene ties to a broader wartime backdrop and reflects American industry in support of Allied victory.
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First World's Series Game Postponed by Rain
Chicago reports the first World Series game between Chicago and Boston postponed due to hours of steady rain. Weather forecast predicts more rain with fair weather tomorrow. Umpires named Hildebrand Owens O Day and Kiem with a tentative lineup for Nationals and Americans. protections under canvas keep grounds dry. dogs and vendors leave area as rain continues.
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Telegraphic Briefs From Fort Worth to Washington
Fort Worth reports Lieutenant Sidney Greene of Calhoun Georgia killed in a Barron Field Washington airplane crash. Belgium accuses Germany of violations of international law per a Belgian commission document from Paris. Crowder says no major draft changes, minor regulatory tweaks for certain industries and older recruits. Norfolk pier fire damages army supply depot under construction with losses around 50 000 dollars. Government and railways contract form completed in Washington. Wales Curci sues her manager and accompanist for alienation of affections in New York. American shipbuilding records show August output. Philadelphia reports Charles M Schwab wounded and warning about skilled yard workers. Chicago University of Toledo president James resigns, offers service elsewhere if age allows. trustees take no action.
Bank condition call issued for all national banks
Washington September 4 the comptroller of the currency today issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Saturday August 31 this year The announcement was released in Washington indicating a routine end of month review by federal banking authorities
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Prussian dream banished says Lord Reading
The Prussian dream of world mastery is banished by industrial prowess and Allied armed forces, says Lord Reading on British Day at the U S war exposition. He praise the Allies and America for achievements and urge continued hard work to defeat Germany and establish justice security and freedom.
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Colville Barclay
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Germany
Death sent ences for ten soldiers commuted
Washington Sept 4 Death sentences of ten negro soldiers who took part in the Houston riot of August 23 1917 were commuted to life imprisonment by President Wilson In six other cases the president affirmed the death sentences for murder of civilians This action closes the cases of 29 negroes given the death penalty Thirteen were executed and the president reviewed sixteen more cases The soldiers named in the war department statement were not identified
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War Department
German Empress Severely Ill Amid Relapse Fears
Reports say the German Empress remains very ill with feared relapse. The Vosges region newspaper notes no immediate fatal termination anticipated, but all royal family engagements are cancelled.
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Lenine Critical After Assassination Attempt
London reports the Bolshevik leader Nikolai Lenine is in highly critical condition after last Friday’s shooting. Surgeons removed a bullet. a crisis is expected within three days, per a Moscow dispatch to Central News Agency.
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British Advance Near Cambrai and Douai Threaten German Line
British forces push through the Wotan line toward Cambrai and Douai, reaching Inchy-en-Artoise and Moeuvres. Lens remains under German hold while French troops advance east of the Canal Du Nord toward Coucy-le-Chateau and Juvincourt with 1,600 prisoners captured.
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