Riga Drive Reaches Height as German Push Lifts in Riga region
Vienna claims driving back Italians in Hermada sector and recapture of ground won near Trieste with over 6,000 prisoners taken. London reports heavy patrol fighting on the Ypres front and raids near Gavrelle while Paris notes local German attacks repelled east of Rheims and on the Aisne. Petrograd says German submarines sighted in the Gulf of Riga and Russian torpedo boats forced a submarine to retire in Orbinsk sound.
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Riga
Hindenberg
Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
London
Ypres
Gavrelle
Langemarck
Paris
Lorraine
Rheims
Aisne
Vienna
Hermada
Cadorna
Triest
Sept
Orbinsk Sound
New Probe Ordered Into Death of Chicago Lady
Salisbury reports a revived investigation into Mrs. Maude A. King's death near Concord after a post mortem claimed murder. The coroner's jury verdict of accidental death is challenged by new witnesses Charles S. Dry and his wife who describe hearing a pistol shot and seeing a car and figures at the spring.
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Chicago
Salisbury
Maude A. King
Clements
King
Peter Hoffman
Cogke County
Tih
Kine
Belle
Kate Means
Concord
Caston Means
Aston Means
Gaston
Bingham
Blackwelder
Captain Bingham
Automobile Party
Ning
Charles 8. Dry
Mrs. Dry
Dru
Mr. Dry
Body of submarine commander washed ashore
Copenhagen reports the body of Lieutenant Von Gimps commander of a German submarine of the Flanders flotilla washed ashore. The tide also brought in the bodies of two aviators, one British and one German.
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Copenhagen
von Gimps
Flanders
Parsons Downs First German Airplane in War
Edwin Parsons of Springfield Massachusetts a member of the Lafayette Escadrille brought down his first German airplane. He dived at the enemy as he fired and his capture of the plane prevented a collision. Parsons has been cited to receive the war cross.
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Paris
Sept
Edwin Parsons
Springfield
Mass
Lafayette Escardrille
Parsons
French Resume Verdun Offensive On 20 Mile Front
Berlin reports the French have renewed the Verdun offensive. They attacked last night along a 20 mile front but were repulsed. The battle resumed today as authorities outline ongoing operations.
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Berlin
Verdun
Tey
Meat war time plan unites packing interests nation wide
Chicago announces voluntary officially sanctioned combination of packing interests to solve meat problems intensified by the war. Details will be kept secret.
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Chicago
Peoria to Halt Whiskey Making Tonight
At 11 o clock tonight Peoria will cease whiskey production ending its status as a world leading center. Thousands of gallons of liquor will remain stored in warehouses as the city’s manufacture ends today.
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Peoria
Local Alliance launches drive to purge pro German propaganda
Minneapolis September 8 The local committee of the American Alliance ended its conference last night and began its campaign to remove pro German propaganda from labor ranks.
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Minneapolis
The
American Alliance
Take Many Prisoners in Italian Offensive
Rome reports that more than 30,000 prisoners have been taken during the Italian offensive. The military tally emphasizes a sweeping success for the campaign.
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Rome
Large rattlesnake killed in Randolph County
D. W. Davis of Edgar Randolph county located a few miles from the city this morning killed a large rattlesnake on his farm. The reptile had seven rattles and a button. This is the first rattlesnake of its kind seen in this section in many years.
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D. W. Davis
Edgar
Randolph County
Reichstag Members Visit War Fronts
As of September 8 Amsterdam reports fifty two German Reichstag members left Berlin by invitation of army officers to tour battle fronts. Sixteen were assigned to the western front and sixteen to the eastern front with all members to visit a front before the Reichstag reconvenes.
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Amsterdam
Tifty
Reichstag
Berlin
Weser Zeitung
Russian tenure improved about Riga in war report
Petrograd reports Riga defenders hold firm as German pursuit slows. Military circles doubt the enemy will risk deeper incursion while Dvinsky remains unconquered.
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Riga
Petrograd
Dvinsky
Russians Entrench Near Riva Region West of Venden
Berlin reports Russian forces are entrenching in the Riva region west of Venden. German cavalry are in touch with the attackers and have pushed back advancing Russians.
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Berlin
Riva
Venden
Debates on Sailors and Soldiers Insurance Bill
Washington debate on the administration sailor and soldiers insurance bill continued today with possible final action before the session ends.
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Washington
House
Three Italian Ships Sunk During Abbreviated Week
Rome reports only three Italian ships were sunk during the weekend ending September 2, reflecting limited naval losses in the period.
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Rome
Sept
Well Known Minister Plans Retirement in High Point
Rev W L Mellicampe concludes his Virginia pastorate and will retire from active ministry to reside in High Point. He tells friends at St Mary's Episcopal Church that he remains willing to perform official acts or offer spiritual consolation in a personal or social capacity as he steps back from active service.
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W. L. Mellicampe
Virginia
High Point
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Liberty Exhibit Opens At California State Fair
A gigantic liberty exhibit depicting government war activities is a leading attraction at the California state fair in Sacramento as the fair opens. Torpedoes mines guns warships submarines model war planes war movies and other features are included.
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Sacramento
Cal
Final Vote Expected Monday on War Bill
Washington September 8. Senate moves past war profits and income tax sections to minor points. Final vote on the bill must be taken not later than Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Canal Open a Year in Panama Traffic Uninterrupted
The Panama Canal marks its first year since opening on August 15 1914 with traffic continuing despite multiple landslides in the Culebra Cut that halted channel flow at times.
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Panama
Sept
Culebra
Closing Mail to Traitors Considered by Officials
Washington officials weigh closing mails to disloyal citizens with the post office department and the justice department reviewing implications and procedures for enforcement.
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Wasington
Post Office Department
Department of Justice
Fair Weather Forecast For The Week
Washington reports generally fair weather with seasonable temperatures for the upcoming week, preceded by showers. The forecast emphasizes improving conditions after the showers.
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Washington
Plan to Increase Class Membership at First Baptist
The Baraca class at First Baptist church plans a major recruitment drive tomorrow with the slogan each member bring a new one. Rev. James A. Clarke teaches the Bible class, which now has about 100 members and aims to at least double attendance. All unaffiliated men are urged to attend and join.
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Baraca
First Baptist Church
James A. Clarke
Former Congressman Named to Western District Board
Raleigh September 8 Former Congressman Theodore F Winttz of Salisbury is named to the exemption board for the western district replacing E K B Galloway of Winston Salem who resigns due to ill health.
Sweden Legation Used as German Spy Network
Sweden's legation in Argentina served as a secret link between the German charge in Buenos Aires and the Berlin foreign office. Dispatches disclosed the transmission of ship movements and orders for its destruction, revealed today in official communications.
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Washington
Sept. S
Sweden
Argentine
Buenos Aires
Berlin
District of Columbia guardsmen arrive at Camp Cheene
Company L of the third infantry arrived from Camp Sevier Greenville to train for overseas service. The rest of the District of Columbia guard units are expected soon. Samuel Walter Culp, a well known cotton buyer in Charlotte, died yesterday at age 48 and was a native of the county.
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Charlotte
Sept. S
Infantry
District of Columbia
Camp Cheene
Camp Sevier
Greenville
D. C
Samuel Walter Culp
Government nitrate plant to start in Virginia soon
A $3,000,000 government nitrate plant has orders placed and construction will start once a site in southwestern Virginia is chosen, likely within a month. The project will employ several hundred workers initially and uses a patented ammonia process for nitrate production.
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Washington
Virginia
New Altitude Flight Record Set at Port Washington
Caleb Brabb piloted a hydroaeroplane with two passengers to an altitude of 12 900 feet at Port Washington New York on August 25. The flight has been sanctioned as the American record for that class by the Aero Club of America, announced today.
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New York
Sept
Caleb Brabb
Port Washington
N. Y
Aero Club of America
Baseball Leaders Portray Week's Top Stat Leaders
In Chicago on September 8 the leading hitters, runners, base thieves, and power pitchers are named. Cobb and Roush head batting averages. Burns and Rusty lead runs. Roth and Carey pace steals. Veach and Cravath top HRs. Cicotte and Alexander lead pitchers. Detroit tops American batting at .262, Cincinnati leads the National at .305.
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American
Rusty
Detroit
National
Burns
New York
Roth
Cleveland
Carey
Pittsburgh
Veaeh
Cravath
Philadelphia
America
Cicotte
Chicago
Alexander
Cincinnati
Pbs
Standards Adopted For Building Of Airplanes
Washington September 8 The international aircraft standards board representing allied nations and American engineers adopted standards for steel aluminum cably sheet metal tubing bearing metals and turnbuckles. This reduces material grade variety in aircraft manufacture and paves the way for large scale production. Engine standards announcement expected soon. Board members left for Newport News Virginia to inspect Italian plane models.
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Wasington
International Aircraft Standards Board
Standards Board
Aircraft Production Board
Newport News
Danville Officer Struck Soldier With Black Jack
In Danville Virginia on September 8 Officer J H Martin was suspended pending a police commission investigation into striking a soldier named Mel Winley Archer in the eye with a blackjack during an arrest. Archer, drinking bitters and bay rum, resisted in a restaurant and was later turned over to military authorities.
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Danville
J. H. Martin
Police Commission
Mel Winley Archer
Archer
Martin
Railroad Men Are Paid For Old Time
Rocky Mount September 8 Over 700 Atlantic Coast Line shop men received checks totaling about 35000 for back pay under a recent wage increase agreement dating from the end of the old contract. The payment is a back time settlement and a bonus in nature. Regular payments will follow on the increased basis.
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Rocky Mount
Atlantic Coast Line
Mayor Ragan to Announce County Fair Musical
Local pageant Daughters of the Confederacy stage a high school musical comedy The County Fair under Red Cross auspices The mayor Bill Riggins real name Ragan will perform the public announcer duties at the auditorium event amid party theatrics and humorous lines as he greets the crowd in faux French slang.
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Bill Riggins
Ragan
Daughters of the Confederacy
Red Cross
Bill
Gwentulmen
Mme, du la Lala
Cotton futures slip after early gains in New York
In New York on September 8 cotton futures declined from early gains as liquidation and local pressure weighed. October fell to 20.25 and January to 19.98 with nearby months under selling pressure before a late rally. Final quotes: October 20.02, December 19.97, January 19.93, March 20.12, May 20.24.
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New York
Washington allows gold exports to settle trade balances
Treasury officials enforcing the president's export licensing proclamation will refrain from restricting gold shipments today when settling trade balances against the United States.
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Washington, Sept
Treasury
United States
Emperor Charles Pardon for Doctor Adjer Death Sentence
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles commuted the death sentence of Doctor Frederick Adjer to 15 years penal servitude for the assassination of Premier Sturgkh in Vienna last October.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Charles
Frederick Adjer
Sturgkh
Emperor William Reviews Riga Troops in Berlin Dispatch
Kaiser at Front Amsterdam dispatch notes Emperor William arriving at Riga to review troops and distribute decorations. The report places him in motion, acknowledging military ceremony and honors in the ongoing theater.
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Amsterdam
William
Riga
Berlin
Britain Says Wilson Reply Mirrors Pope Peace Effort
Britain reports that President Wilson's reply to the pope essentially mirrors Britain's response. Lord Cecil issued the statement outlining the alignment between the two diplomatic notes and the Vatican mediation effort.
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Washington
Sept. S
Great Britain
United States
Wilson
Pope
Lord Cecil
Three Killed in Arsenal Blast at Frankford Arsenal
An explosion at the Frankford arsenal in Philadelphia killed three workers and injured 23, with two of the injured being women. Officials cited carelessness of a workman as the believed cause, and fire was contained by staff and firefighters. Nineteen were treated at a hospital. one man was expected to die.
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Mr. Dry
Mrs. Dry
Captain Bingham
Philadelphia
Frankford Arsenal
Explosions At Frankford Arsenal Prompt Repairs Request
Official reports to General Crozier say a primer and detonator dry house exploded at the Frankford arsenal with four additional blasts. No cause is given for the initial explosion. A request for 2500 dollars was made to cover immediate repairs.
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Washington
Frankford Arsenal
Crozier
Wilsons drafted men sent to Camp Jackson Columbia
The first 5 percent of Wilsons draft quota were sworn in Thursday afternoon in Wilson. After the ceremony Rev. Richard Bagby presented pocket Testaments. The group, including Stallings Kilmore Goodwin Killette Floyd Barnes and others, boarded a southbound train at 4:45 am for Camp Jackson near Columbia South Carolina.
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Moore Winstead
Eli Crumpler
Kim City
Robert Lewis
Black Creek
Sam Winborne
Simms
Jesse Gardner
Stantonsburg
Camp Jackson
Columbia
S.C
Riots erupt as street car strike hits Chattanooga
Rioting followed a street car strike in Chattanooga Tennessee last night. At least 10 men suffered serious injuries and many more were slightly hurt. S A Miller chief inspector of the railway company was badly injured and sent to hospital. Four cars were wrecked at St Elmo and three in the city as strike sympathizers attacked both crews and property.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
S. A. Miller
St. Elmo
New Pastor of Local Church to Preach Revival
Rev. George RR Brown, recently chosen pastor of the North Main Street Methodist Protestant church, arrived in the city and will begin private and revival services at once with the sermon at the early morning service Sunday. The new minister is an eloquent preacher and the people are cordially invited to hear his initial sermon tomorrow.
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George RR. Brown
North Main Street
President and Mrs Wilson Board Mayflower for New York Cruise
The President and Mrs Wilson arrived in New York and boarded the Mayflower at the navy yard after breakfast. They will cruise New York waters for several days with the President seeking rest and planning to stay in touch by wireless.
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New York
Sept
Wilson
Navy Yard
Cotton Ginning Totals By State to September Report
The Census Bureau reports cotton ginned before September totaling 5183 bales, counted as half bales, with this year’s ginning at 850,668 bales by September 1 versus last year. State figures show North Carolina 72 bases and South Carolina 17,58.
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Washington
Sept
Census Bureau
North Carolina
South Carolina
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Western District Board
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Camp Greene
Samuel W. Culp
Cicago
Cobb
Roush
Britain
Arsenal
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Mrs. Wilson
Cotton Report
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