Buenos Aires Riots Target German Businesses and Ministers
Rioters burned German business houses and damaged the German club in downtown Buenos Aires as police fought to control the crowd. Seven rioters were seriously wounded, with three expected to die, while archives were moved to safe storage. Heavy troops guard the rail line expected to bring Count Luxburg to the capital today.
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Count Luxburg
Buenos Aires
Legation Nd
Stora
Luxburg
American steamer sunk by submarine near Ireland
The Atlantic transport Minnetahp carrying 16 080 tons of munitions and troops was sunk by a submarine off the Ireland coast last Friday. Fifty percent of her passengers and crew were lost. The Minnetahp had left New York five weeks earlier and was bound for Taunton with cargo and medical supplies. The disaster coincides with ongoing war coverage and shifting weather notes.
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England
York
Ireland
Taunton
Mobilization of next draft quota set for five days
The War Department announced that mobilization for the forty percent national army quota will begin September 19 across the United States. Five days are planned with one fifth of the quota moving daily to avoid rail congestion, except in districts with camp delays such as Camp Dix, Camp Meade, and Camp Upton.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Camp Dix
Wrightstown
N. J
Camp Meade
Admiral
Camp Upton
Yaphank
Long Island
Russian Revolt Collapses Official Word
Reports from Petrograd and Kerensky cabinet sources say the Russian revolt has collapsed with no further clashes expected. Kornilov forces moved toward Petrograd, with some reports of action near Luga. German cavalry posts near Riga withdrawn under pressure, though field HQ communications were unclear. On the Franco-Belgian front quiet persists. Austrians renew effort to push Italian troops from Mount San Gabriele area near Gorizia, Italian losses in the 11th Isonzo valley reported near 250000.
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Cola
Kerensky
Korniloff
Sweden
Petrograd
Lugs
Riga
Riga-Wenden
Cadorna
Mount San Gabriele
Gorizia
Rome War Office
Vienna
London
British Admiralty
Isonzo Valley
War Office
American Artillery Contingent Advances in France
A large American artillery contingent in France has joined the expeditionary army and is well along in intensive training under French supervision. Details of their arrival were previously guarded but are now disclosed. The artillerymen are using the French 75s and six inch howitzers.
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France
Associated Press
SAVE COAL IS PLEA OF FUEL ADMINISTRATOR
Washington reports fuel administrator Dr H A Gurfeld urged Americans to conserve coal this winter. He cited that saving ten percent at home and in plants could ease shortages, noting plentiful coal but scarce labor and rail capacity. He warned that every family should cut home coal use by five days worth and that the move would avert hardship. Springfield strikers widen disturbances as unions walk out citing anti American influences and police limits.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
H. A. Gurfeld
avery industrial _plant
Iabot
Ita
A. Nealth
Bpringfeld
Lowden
Avery
Washington Sees Hopeful Russia Crisis Shift
Officials note two developments in the Russian crisis more hopeful. Moslem troops abandoning General Korniloff signal possible collapse without new aid. General Alexieff appointed chief of staff under Kerensky, suggesting he may command and push military reforms.
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Washington
Korniloff
Petrograd
Alex
Wif
Kerenaky
Alexieff
Kerlensky
Meat prices not expected to decrease at all
Washington report from a national meat packers conference states price declines are unlikely without a large boost in cattle production. With allied demand unchanged and expansion of the industry needed, prices likely stay near current levels as Hoover agrees to place plants under a grading regime paving the next move toward government regulation of the meat trade.
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Washington
National Conference of Meat Pack
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Doctors use drugs to influence selective draft exemptions
Don Rathbun, special agent of the Compensation Reduction, warned local exemption doctors that unfriendly physicians are administering drugs to men called for the draft. He cited at least one German-born doctor among those treating draftees to gain exemptions on physical grounds.
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San Francisco
United States
Don & Rathbun
Copastnien Redustion
Farm Mortgage Bankers Close Session Today
Washington reports indicate Farm Mortgage Bankers plan to close their session today as Congress faces the prospect of adjournment around October 1. A campaign aims to publicize the effort and secure cooperation, with leaders emphasizing the need for a final push amid wartime financial concerns.
Portugal in State of Siege Amid General Strike
A general strike plunges Portugal into a state of siege with major cities closed and security tightened. Reports describe disruptions, road blocks, and attempted bombings tied to unrest as the government imposes emergency measures.
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Portugal
Girl Hurts On Farm When Whipple Tree Breaks
Hazel Edwards ten year old daughter of H B Edwards Woodworth farmer was seriously injured on her father's farm. While driving a bay loader the whippie tree broke, slashing the face. She suffered a compound jaw fracture a deep facial gash and the loss of three teeth. She was taken to Parkview hospital and remained unconscious for 48 hours.
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Herald Special Service
Jamestown
N. D
Hazel Edwards
H. B. Edwards
Woodworth
Tte
Conferees Start War Tax Bill in Difficult Conference
Washington begins the task of reconciling differences between two Senate and House versions of the war tax bill. The conference committee faces substantial work to align the proposals on a $2.4 billion wartime tax and related measures.
A D Wilson Named Food Director For Minnesota
Washington report states A D Wilson has been named food director for Minnesota as the food administration bans certain food administrators. The action reflects federal oversight and Minnesota personnel changes amid ongoing adjustments to food programs.
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A.D. Wilson
State OF Minnesota
Washington
Fod
Minnesota
A. D. Wilson
Flour shortage feared amid weak wheat supply
Officials warned of a looming flour shortage as wheat supplies dwindle and storage disruptions hit several mills. The report notes reduced shipments, rising costs, and early signs of rationing pressures affecting bakeries and grocery stores in multiple regions.
Germans Pillage St. Quentin and Burn City
Paris reports French claims that German officers and soldiers of the 116th and 117th regiments of the 26th division ordered a systematic pillage of St. Quentin and fired a portion of the city after entering it.
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ST. Quentin
Paris
Associated Press
Big strike near end may reopen Butte copper mines
Anaconda Mont Sept 13 A mass meeting could approve resuming work at the Anaconda smelter shut down since August recalling a walkout by about 1,000 former employees who signed to return. Company official in Butte said resumption possible early next week with 3,000 workers enough to run 15,000 to 16,000 tons daily, boosting 10,000 miners to work.
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Anaconda
Mont
Yvan
Butte
Anaconda Copper Minning Com’pany
Fort Snelling Officers In Training Plan Written Exam
Fort Snelling Minnesota on September 13 details the first written examination for officer candidates in the second training camp. Instructors will judge understanding of interior guard duties and the soldier’s manual. Next week the cadets will experience trenches and field conditions on the Western Front including trench construction and repair.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Manual of Interior Guard
Europe
A. M. Ferguson
Patriotic Rally 15 Planned in Chicago Friday
Readable text indicates a patriotic rally is scheduled in Chicago on Friday with mentions of attendees, locations, and officials though details are fragmented. The fragment hints at involvement of political or security groups and an event at a government or civic site, suggesting a formal, public gathering.
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Chicago
Moslem Troops Quit Korniloff Rebellion Near Petrograd
A division of Korniloff forces, made up of Muslim troops, agreed to abandon resistance and return to the Caucasus on condition they be sent home, not to fight Turks. Premier Kerensky approved the terms as loyal Mohammedan officers secured their surrender.
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Korniloff
Petrograd
skoe-Selo
Betrograd
Kugusheff
Caucasus
Kerensky
Tsarskoe-Selo
Bagration
Christiana
Kuxuaheff
Kugushett
Caucasus Front
1 Crean
Guardsmen to be moved after the 24th
The report states guardsmen from Kansas and Missouri will be moved after the 24th. The dispatch notes routine redeployment and mentions associated orders though exact locations and units are unclear.
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Kansas & Missouri Guardsmen
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