Austria Maintains Firm Ties to Central Powers
In Amsterdam dispatches dated September 26, the Austrian premier reiterated loyalty to the Central Powers and signaled readiness for peace moves. He said the government would address urgent social and economic issues, convert the food department into a ministry of food, and submit constitutional reform proposals seeking national autonomy within unity. He warned critics that peace may be endangered by alliance strains and urged support for negotiations under proper safeguards.
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Amsterdam
Jower House
Reichstax
ToBeday
Vienna
Gispatches
Food Department
Pair End Lives In Death By Own Action Pact
A fragmented item from a Vancouver notice describes a death by self harm connected to a pact. The text includes stray names and disjointed phrases such as Wisnipes and Bathe, with references to a professor and a university. The readable portion indicates a tragic self-inflicted death linked to a pact.
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Wisnipes
Bathe
Vancouver
Arien
Britten
Colum. University
Pan
Towa
Former Iowa Banker Held Embezzler
A longtime Iowa banker and former vice resident at a bank in Des Moines was held on embezzlement charges after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly siphoning about 430 800 dollars from a home sliding and ton. The case reflects ongoing investigations into financial crimes in the Des Moines area.
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Moines
Agricultural Outlook in Holland Fears Fodder Shortage
The Hague reports grim agricultural outlooks as fodder exports from America halt and poor hay crops worsen. Cattle breeders face distress with lean cattle in meadows and pig fattening at a standstill, threatening cattle breeding and farming in general.
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Hague
Anti German Demonstration in Argentina
Buenos Aires September 22 The largest demonstration in the city’s history showed overwhelming anti German sentiment as 200 000 marchers lined the streets led by Uruguayan senators and deputies. Spectators showered flowers and flags while business paused. Uruguay expressed solidarity with Argentina. The event was organized in 24 hours.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
Uruguay
Big Spillway Dynamited in City Riots Wave
A large spillway dynamited in the city caused widespread damage. Authorities estimate repairs at around $50,000. Officials blame enemies of the government for the act and vow further investigation.
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Ral City
Mic
Joan Waa
Tilet
Mient
Why Brewers Get Rich From Beer Froth
London, Sept 7. A report from army cantine committees shows last year 316,000,000 pints of beer sold in United Kingdom army cantons. The froth value totaled nearly a million dollars and excess profits from froth may reach 176,001 pounds, used for army benefits.
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London
Inoldiorm
United Kingdom
Seaplane Cruises As Submarine Sights Near Netherland Coast
Seaplane and submarine actions unfold near the Dutch coast as German forces press commerce and naval operations. Reports describe machines sighted near Zeebrugge and Gelderland engagements, with officers escorting torpedo boats and questions arising over Dutch defender actions.
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Asitiene Sisaritie Miethae
Neutraix
Netherland
Zeebrugne
German agents thwarted in munitions plant sabotage bid
Police report arrests of about 100 Germans and sympathizers in New York tied to plans to destroy munitions making machinery. Mechanics among the detainees held carborundum quantities, a chemical to wreck delicate plant equipment, found on several. Meetings with police and naval officials had occurred over months, with the theory the material arrived from German areas in Scandinavian regions.
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New York
Europe
Norway
Fire loss at St Louis stockyards cited at 259000
Fragmentary report from Long Prairie Minnesota dated September 27 notes a dispute between local businessmen Browerville and Hart over calser practices and county measures. the stockyard blaze caused substantial property damage estimated around 60 000 and a man was later released on bail.
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Long Prairie
Minn
Browerville
Hart
Mes
Lovi
War contract work held up by sudden strike
In Gary Indiana and South Chicago Illinois big steel mill operations on war contracts were cur tailed by a sudden strike of about 850 switchmen on the Michigan Joliet and Eastern railroad demanding nearly 100 percent pay increase. Officials doubt German propaganda involvement. Congress and labor leaders move toward action as the dispute escalates.
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Gary
Ind
United Steel Corporation Milia
Chicago
Migin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
Washington
Congression
Heflin
Day
Herthey
Hofiln
Hts
von Bernstorf
Wo Holmes
Hefiln
Ma- Ye -Aptivdragt
Britten'e
Miele
la Falls
Britten
Clark
Pou
Quick Probe Of Bernstorf Fund Demanded
A quick probe into the Bernstorf fund is urged with emphasis on whether Heflin would know the money’s use. The demand stresses that knowing the fund’s use is more important than suspicions against the congressman.
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Bernstorff Fund
Heflin
Americans Study Ordinary Routine of Trench Warfare
American troops in France study battalion problems and the routine of trench fighting. They use captured German weapons loaned by the French, train with regimental and brigade tasks, and prepare artillery to work with infantry. Officers’ schools form as first contingent troops arrive for instruction and critique.
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Sammies
France
Proc
Corpa
Bennett gains lead in NYC Republican mayoral race
New York September 37 William Mr Bennett moved into the lead over Mayor Mitchell in the Republican mayoralty nomination race as tabulation of votes from four assembly districts finished. Bennett now leads by 314 votes.
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New York
William
Bennett
Mitchell
Kaiser Calls King Ferdinand of Roumania a Renegade
Amsterdam dispatch reports German Emperor William II addressing Roumanian veterans from the 1916 campaign in Roumania. He accuses King Ferdinand of betraying Germany by siding with its enemies during the war and labels him a renegade despite noble lineage.
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Amsterdam
Roumania
Berlin
William
Ferdinand of
House of Hohenzollern
Germany
Hurricane 150 Miles Off Florida Coast
Washington September 27 A West Indian hurricane moving in a westerly direction remained about 100 miles south of the Mississippi River mouth this morning. The Weather Bureau announced the storm could threaten Pensacola and the Louisiana coast, delaying its approach toward the Gulf region.
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Washington
Gulft of Mexico
Mississippi River
Weather Bureau
Pensacola
New Or
Socialist London Meeting Declared a Fizzle by Some Delegates
London Sept 27 The inter allied conference of Socialists in London met behind closed doors with delegates bound by secrecy. Some delegates called the gathering a fizzle while others praised it as a clearing of the air. Several described results as purely negative yet valued the proceedings for the discourse it fostered.
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London
Inter-Allied Conference of Socialists
Moscow
Grain rate increases suspended by ICC
Washington, Sept. 27. Proposed general increases in water grain rates from Chicago and other points to New York and eastern destinations, and from eastern points to western routes, were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until January 29. The action covered domestic and export grain movements with tentative postures for various origin points and routes.
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Washington
Interstate Commree Commission
Chicago
New York
Norton Urges House Investigation On War Charges
Washington, Sept 27. The house rules committee met to act on resolutions seeking an inquiry into charges against members by Rep Heflin Alabama and another by Rep Howat Georgia. Rep Norton North Dakota urged action on a resolution tied to Count Von Bernstorff's bid to influence Congress. Heflin says he will name men he says acted suspiciously in war matters. Secretary Tumulty denied reports that President Wilson rebuked Heflin.
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Washington
House
Heflin
Alabama
Howat
Georgia
von Bernstorff
Congress
P. N. Norton
North Dakota
Wilson
Hefin
Railroad Madrid to Paris would cut travel time
Madrid reports American engineers study a Madrid to Paris railroad directly linking the capitals. If built the journey would drop from 14 to seven hours. Spanish authorities grant cooperation as engineers explore other lines and a potential general reorganization of Spanish railroads.
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Madrid
Paris
Romain
Amercana
British Hold Ground as Germans Press In Heavy Losses
British forces maintain gains along a mile front from Tower Hamlets to Bt. Jean after repelling multiple German counterattacks. Australians and French troops repel assaults around Zonnebeke and on the eastern wood fringe while Haig’s line remains in British hands amid heavy German losses.
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Associated Prost
Flanders
Tower Hamlets
British War Office
Remeing
Fick Marshal Haig
Zonnebeke
Aintie
Nicht
Tt Bucs
Prince
Hemin Dea’ Dames
British Fighting Machine Shows Great Supremacy in France and Belgium
British front reports heavy progress along the Ypres line with gains at Tower Hamlets ridge, Polygon Wood, and Zonnebeke. The offensive began at dawn and, by noon, achieved most aims as troops from Australia, England, and Scotland held positions 1,000 to 1,800 yards beyond the German lines amid continued fighting north of the Polygon Wood.
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Bergium
Ypres
Australia
England
Scotland
Tower Hamlet
Polygon Wood
Zonnebeke
Immortal Memory
Ypres-Roulers
Hanebeek River
Tower Hamlets
Ypres-Menin Highway
Vastal
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