British and French Rail Against German Lines in World War I Front
British forces push into northern France capturing five miles of trenches south of Lachasse and seven villages as Allied offensives press along Verdun to the Belgian coast. In Loos heavy fighting yields strong German lines, hundreds of prisoners and guns seized. Champagne losses mount with 120,000 Germans reported dead or wounded. Paris reports French gains in Artois and a major capture at Hill 140.
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Loos
Paris
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Aisne
Champagne
Argonne
Artois
French War Office
Massiges
War updates from Europe and Asia conflict reports
The bulletin notes actions across multiple fronts including Russians in China called to arms, British and French naval actions in the Mediterranean and Zeebrugge bombardment, German submarine activity, Turkish and Belgian tensions, conscription debates in Britain, and naval patrols with limited public disclosure. Reports from London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, The Hague, Geneva, and Geneva summarize ongoing hostilities and policy moves.
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China
Harbin
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Copenhagen
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Amsterdam
Zeebrugge
Financial commission completes labor on large loan deal
New York reports the financial commission arranging a 500 million dollar loan with American bankers. J P Morgan & Co forms a syndicate to handle bonds secured by British and French government guarantees. The commission plans a Chicago stop to finalize the arrangement amid guarded Allied talks. James Hardie, MP and peace leader, dies of pneumonia in London.
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Financial Commission
NJ. P. Morgan & Co
Chicago
London
James Hardie
Peace Element
Pioneers of Alaska Meet and Season Gala Planned
Igloo No 10 Pioneers of Alaska will hold a short business meeting October 6 at 8 p m in the Iditarod commissioner’s court room to discuss summer matters. No more October meetings due to late season. November 3 8 30 p m the season’s gaiettes open at A B hall with initiation, feast by the sourdough refreshment committee and a lively program. Old-timers urged to attend. travel prize to the farthest member. George F Marsh secretary.
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Igloo No. 10
Pioneers of
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Commissioner’s Court Room
Iditarod
Frotic
A. B. Hall
Mike
George F. Marsh
Retary
Superintendent Murdered by Escapee Near Albany
Oregon news item reports Harry Minto superintendent of the Oregon state penitentiary shot on a public road two miles north of Albany by A. J. Long an escaped convict. Hundreds pursued the killer who was fatally wounded by a posse last night near Albany Oregon.
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Harry Minto
Oregon State
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A. J. Long
Portland
Colonel Jackling Named Engineer Investigator in Subway Crashes
New York reports Colonel Jackling a wealthy mine owner from Juneau Alaska has been chosen among twelve engineers to investigate the numerous subway crashes. In Petrograd Minister of the Interior Durnovo dies after long service on the imperial council.
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Jackling
Juneau
Alaska
Petrograd
Durnovo
Imperial Council
Massacre Report Alleges Armenian Death Toll in Turkey
The General Progressive Association of New York reports an estimated 440000 Armenians killed in Asiatic Turkey and 600000 rendered homeless. The alert notes unprecedented Christian martyrdom in modern history, urging awareness of the crisis.
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General Progressive Association
Asiatic
Turkey
Wilson reviews nation s heroes at historic Point
At Washington on September 29 a massive turnout of Civil War veterans and their families gathered for the 49th Grand Army of the Republic reunion. Twelve U.S. Navy vessels moored in the Potomac for exercises as President Wilson reviewed the grand parade and welcomed attendees, praising the Civil War battles as foundational to mankind's uplift.
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Grand Army of the Republic
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United States Navy
Potomac River
Wilson
Johnson
Daring attempt at sluice robbery thwarted by alert worker
A daring attempt to rob Charles Estmere’s sluice boxes on upper Flat Creek was foiled Sunday night by Albert Herbert, who heard his dog’s alarm and investigated. Two figures were seen in the sluice area, the robbers fled, and nothing was taken. Estmere, finishing summer work at Chicago Beach, noted this was not the first attempted theft this season, prompting warnings to would-be robbers.
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Charles Estmere
Upper Flat Creek
Albert Herbert
Estmere
Chicago
Herbert
Japanese diplomat vows great aid to Dardanelles effort
Paris dispatch reports Barsit Hayashi, Japanese ambassador to Italy, indicating Japan will astonish the world with its cooperation in the Dardanelles campaign. He says Japan has not ceased collaborating with allies and will reveal what has been done and what it will do, stressing Russians as closest allies and Japan’s desire to aid civilization.
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Japan
Dardanelles
Barsit
Hayashi
Italy
Petit Parisien
Rome
First Snow Of The Season Graces Hills After Storm
Rain turned to snow Tuesday night with flakes falling but ground staying bare in town. By Wednesday morning distant hills wore a snowy mantle, signaling the season's first snowfall in the region.
Flat City Business District Sees Major Changes
Flat City announces radical business changes as R. Peck buys the Finnegan and Cameron pool hall to convert into a store room and keeps his current premises as a warm storage warehouse. Finnegan and Cameron move to the old Hussey building. Christy Anthoniesen buys William Taylor's building and business to assume operations January 1, while Taylor pursues optical studies.
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R. Peck
Finnegan & Cameron
Finnegen & Cameron
Hussey
Christy Anthoniesen
Iditarod Jeweler
William Taylor
Taylor
Otter District School Opens On Monday Next
The Otter district school under Miss Coolidge will open Monday. The Letnes cabin on Flat Creek is secured as a school building and fitted up for use. Located centrally for Flat and Otter creek children, attendance is expected to be higher this year.
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Otter District
Plans of new battleships guarded closely
Washington September 29. Hull plans of 1000 ton superdreadnaughts, bids advertised recently, are being guarded closely by Navy officials as new ideas to defend against torpedo attacks are incorporated.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mail for the Outside consignment arranged for Ray Henderson
Acting Postmaster seeks authorization to send Outside mail with Ray Henderson who will depart for St Michael by Wednesday. Red tape may hinder the plan but Henderson volunteers to carry letters for mailing at St Michael, offering a useful option for locals.
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Baker
Randles
Ray Henderson
St. Michael
Ray
Republican nominating Charles Perkins for district attorney
New York voters favored regular Republican candidates as primary results came in. Charles Perkins was nominated for district attorney, with the party’s standard bearers largely winning across the slate.
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New York
Charles Perkins
Former official killed in Ipswich auto crash
Benjamin Cable, assistant secretary of commerce and labor under Taft, was crushed to death in an automobile accident in Ipswich Mass yesterday.
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Mass
Benjamin Cable
Commerce and Labor
Taft
Picture Show Sunday Night at A. B. Hall
Arrangements are made for a Sunday night picture show at A. B. hall using films Charles Drapeau planned to show before his death. Proceeds aim to cover his debts and preserve valuable keepsakes for relatives. Show starts promptly at 9 o’clock.
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A. B. Hall
Charles Drapeau
Gasoline Explosion Causes Massive Destruction in Ardmore
Ardmore Oklahoma September 29 a gasoline car exploded in the city yesterday demolishing two blocks and injuring about two hundred as walls fell. Thirty five bodies were recovered from the ruins. The railroad company is blamed for the blast.
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Ardmore
Okla
Canadian commission to probe Seattle built submarines
Seattle September 29 The Canadian Dominion government has appointed a commission to investigate the purchase of two Seattle built submarines chased by Premier McBride of British Columbia for the Dominion a year ago.
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Seattle
Dominion
McBride
British Columbia
Rolph Re-Elected Mayor In San Francisco Victory
William Rolph Jr. is re-elected mayor of San Francisco by a two to one margin over Eugene Schmitz. Ley is listed as returning in the race, confirming Rolph’s continued tenure and outlining the electoral outcome.
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San Francisco
William Rolph, Jr
Eugene Schmitz
Battleship Benedetto Brin Destroyed in Fire Explosion
Rome reported a fire on the Benedetto Brin caused an explosion and debris-laden decks on five nearby ships. American Raymond Swoboda, detained for alleged spying, was cleared of charges alongside the tragedy which killed Rear Admiral Rubindecervin and many crew members.
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Rome
Benedetto Brin
Brindisi
Paris
Commendant Julien
Raymond Swobode
Rubindecervin
American machinists for European factories
New York Sept 29 Hundreds of machinists from all parts of the country are leaving each week to work in the war munitions plants of Europe.
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New York
Europe
Invasion of Serbia Rouses the Balkans
Dispatches from Athens Berlin and Paris describe a broad Balkan mobilization as Austrian and German forces push toward Orsova. Reports say Belgrade fortifies with British guns, Greek requisitions for transports and railways mobilization. Greek reserves abroad recalled investors urge mobilization. Bulgarian port fortifications and official Bulgarian mobilization are noted amid Allied alignment talks.
Ambassador Dumba recalled as Austrian recall approved
Washington reports that Austria has agreed to recall Ambassador Dumba. A safe conduct home for Dumba is assured. President Wilson had urged Vienna to inform that his leave departure was unsatisfactory. Military Attache Von Papen's San Francisco visit raises questions as he heads to Mexico. No extra Senate session planned.
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State Department
Dumba
Wilson
Penfield
Vienna
von Papen
Sanrancisco
Mexico
Senate
German Army Corps Annihilated by Pinsk Floods
A Times dispatch from Petrograd says the Fort first German army corps perished after being blocked by flooded Pinsk marshes. Reports confirm heavy losses as German forces in the region are said to be checked and retreating.
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London
Times
Petrograd
Pinsk
Dumba
Extraordinary Align Measures Sweep Europe
London reports in a wartime update that every male German Turk and Austrian of military age now must report to police. In other news the British transport Transylvania was sunk off Crete.
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Belgium
London
Constantinople
Transylvania
Crete
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