British wedge drives deeper on Ypres front as lines shift
British forces press from Ypres eastward gaining 1000 to 1200 yards amid heavy German resistance. Haig’s troops assault near Julien and Meenen sector while Australian and French units push across sodden ground. German counterattacks echo along the ridge east of Ypres with Luftwaffe activity and naval bombardment reported.
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Belgium
Ypres
Haig
Zonnebeke
Julien
London
Reuter
Bieitieh
Repo Ta
Die Sark
C .E
Flanders
Meigins
Reemton
F—Ruttah
Somme
Compee
Huntleh Nees
Conir
Admiralty
Flushing
Tolland
Otterdam
Bose
Wealthy Women Run as German Spies Allegedly
Washington dispatch reports that affluent socialites and prominent women are suspected of acting as German spies. The fragment hints at connections among the wealthy to clandestine networks, mentioning names and locales and implying a broader wartime espionage concern.
Washington Count Eu We Bevin Cial I Rien Ne
Fragmentary text from a historical page provides limited readable fragments. No clear events, persons, or organizations can be reliably identified for a proper summary.
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Wushington
Count EU We
Bevin Cial i Rien Ne
Grand Duke Revolt Schemes Proved Clever Hoax by Swindlers
In Petrograd a judicial probe found the monarchist plot of early secessionists a hoax. Two volunteer soldiers and two civilians used monarchist sentiment to push a bogus proclamation with a grand seal demanding restoration. A fake subscriber list claimed 3,000,000 rubles as funds for an orgy in Vitebsk.
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Mme. Hurovo
Vitebsk
Garfield Busy With Coal War and Williams College
Washington reports show H A Garfield governing the coal program while managing Williams College, drawing protests over coal supply and high prices. Operators from Illinois to Pennsylvania notify miners they seek a 5 percent wage rise but demand government price reviews before any change. Miners expect Garfield’s input and anticipate possible price adjustments before a strike is declared.
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Washington, D. C
Siowfess
The
Coal Administration
H. A. Garfield
Washington
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pr. Garfield
Peru Demands Quick Indemnity After Sinking Lor ton
Peru orders its Berlin envoy to push for eight day satisfaction from Germany for the sinking of the Peruvian bark Lorton inside Spanish waters. Peru threatens to break off diplomatic relations and seeks indemnity, while Germany offers submission to prize court.
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Peru
Berlin
Lorton
Germany
Belgian Power Crisis Highlighted by Tirpitz Meeting
Copenhagen dispatch reports the German Fatherland party held its first public meeting in Berlin with a huge crowd at Philharmonic Hall. Duke Johann Albrecht opened both events as Admiral Von Tirpitz urged that submarine warfare and Belgium’s position threaten England’s reach, calling for renewed German action amid calls for peace without total war.
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Copenhagen
New German Fatherland Party
Berlin
Philharmonic Hall
Johann Albrecht
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Admiral von Myteal
Von
Tirplta
Germany
Belgium
England
Oa el
Coms
Jan Aim Vortz
Admiral von Tirpits
Another French Traitor Arrested in Paris Probe
Paris on Tuesday September 27 a new arrest follows an investigation into charges of supplying information to the enemy. Jean Goldsaeh oe also as Goldsky a former staff member of the Bopet floure was taken into custody MA Lordschild is joint director of the Tranchee Republican a strong supporter of former Premier Caliliux.
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Paris
Jean Goldsaehoe
Goldsky
Bopet Floure
Lordschild
Tranchee Republican
Caliliux
Mayor Mitchell Narrowing Lead in City Race
New York September 24 Inspection of ballots from the Republican primary shows gains for former state senator William I votea 4 in three assembly districts and 83 to 41 over Mayor John Purroy Mitchel for the publican nomination. The citywide tally remains close with the mayor holding a lead of about 250 votes.
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New York
William I
John Purroy
Warship Crew Adopts French Family In Wartime Aid
The crew of an American warship patrolling off the French coast adopted a French mother and four children after their home was burned by invaders. The family fled from near St Quentin, struggled in poverty until the ship’s crew learned of them. The mother found work, and the crew provided support including a large purse, aiding their needs and comforts during the war.
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Prench
Caast
France
St. Quentin
Thi City
Uere
French try out air ambulances at Villa Coublay
Paris on September 27 tests in an airplane fitted with two stretchers carried wounded during a 12 minute flight. Dr Chassaing of the army medical service and Corporal Tetu supervised the trial and stated the flight demonstrated the system's potential for rapid medical transport.
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Paris
Om Funday
Villa Coublay
Chassaing
Army Medical Service
Tetu Soppementes
Aeronautic Service of
Army
Apy
Shipping board fixes base rate for requisitioned ships
The Shipping Board sets a base of 5.75 dollars per ton monthly for requisitioned ocean going merchant vessels. Government to take over every available American vessel for overseas service, reassigning operation and payments as needed to support wartime transport.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Paemeny
Washington, D. C
United States
Tion
Congress
Bankers urged to help farmer boost crops in New Jersey
Charlies Lathrop president of the national farm alliance told members of the American Bankers association in session that bankers and farmers must unite to solve the food problem. He said the farmer is the country’s best friend and prosperity of bankers depends on his success and urged bankers to aid him through rough spots to produce more food.
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Avenie City
N. J
Asar Len
Charlies Lathrop
Eme Garden
Inalon
Pack
Ker
Uruguayan Congress May Break Relations with Germany
Uruguayan congress may break diplomatic relations with Germany after recent actions in Montevideo. The report notes parliamentary consideration and potential steps affecting the two nations.
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Congress
U-Boat Attacks Fail to Sink Troop Ship Off Fastnet
Reports state two submarine attacks against a convoy off Fastnet were repulsed. A separate strike against a Canadian troop carrier reportedly downed a U-boat. passengers claim several vessels remained afloat and troops from Canada and the United States arrived safely.
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Atlantic Park
Sept
Fastnet
OMA
England
Thousands Train With Heavy Guns In England Camp
Several thousand American artillerymen camped in England for drills before France. Officered largely by West Point graduates, they learn to haul heavy field pieces from holes with gear and levers as English instructors supervise. Off duty, Americans enjoy ragtime in M C A tents amid Heather hills.
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France
United States Army
Weat Point
Royal Artillery
Sim
Coast Defense
United States
General Soukhomlinoff Guilty and Wife Cleared
Petrograd reports General Bouk homlinoff, former minister of war, found guilty of high treason and sentenced to life hard labor. Madame Boukhowee acquitted.
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Petrograd
Boukhomlinoff
Madame Boukhowee
Soukhomlinoff
General Soukhomiinoff
Madame Soukhomiinoff
Soukhomiinoff
Twenty French Flyers Destroy 393 Germans in Air War
Up to September 20, French aviators claimed 399 German planes in air battles. Eleven ace pilots who fell are credited with 61 kills. Capt. George Guynemer leads the list, last heard from on a reconnaissance flight over Flanders after leaving Dunkirk September 11.
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Associated Press
France
Norwegian Vessels Spurred to Sink Without Trace Claim
Stockholm reports a German list of vessels sunk by submarines suggests Norwegian ships may have fallen victim to the sink without trace policy. A Hamburg issue lists two seven Norwegian fishing steamers missing from their August Arctic cruise, with authorities unsure of fate.
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Stockholm
Vensburg
Hambure
Arctic
Geore
Earl of Edgcumbe Dies in London Telegraph Report
William Henry fourth Earl of Mount Edgcumbe died in London aged in service as lieutenant and vice admiral of Cowal. The report notes his status and honors and records the death in the London telegraph.
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Earl OF
Edgcumbe
William Menry
Earl
Mountere
Cowal
Pig
Subside Among Spain's Fish Boats
The French steamer Amira De Kermint of 6,670 tons was sunk off Spanish waters on September 14 after a prolonged engagement with enemy forces. The vessel was attacked near territorial waters, opened fire, and eventually grounded within the zone. Ten crew members were killed or injured, and the captain was taken prisoner.
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Paria
Amira de Kermint
A and Marine
Sach
Win
Aubgerine
Russians Fear Radical Power in Petrograd Congress Scene
News from Petrograd describes Premier Kerensky’s return and a soldiers and workers congress planned for Thursday. Reports of a radical cabinet plan backed by the enemy are denied as moderates boycott the congress amid Bolshevik efforts. Separate items note reform measures and the Soukhomlinov trial verdict awaited.
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Petrograd
Kerensky
Sanrak M. Avakentieff
Russia
Kerenoky
Bolkhheviks
Congress
Constitutional Democrats
Orpanaria
Sematvcs
Menshevikias Repret
Paris War Dress Rules Trim Wool Use Prompts Acceptance
Paris reports a wartime measure limiting woolen material for women’s dresses to four and a half mevres has been accepted quickly. Since the war, fashion shortened skirts while ready to wear and tailor made styles remain favored, and big firms plan to launch evening wear modeled after current designs.
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Paris
Skirita
Nevere
Washington Labor Leaders Plea Over Thomas Mooney Case
Labor leaders urged the White House to review the Thomas Mooney murder case tied to the preparedness day bombing. They asked Attorney General Gregory to examine the matter and present arguments to the war bench, while the president referred the plea without comment.
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Washington
Bent Wilson
Haw
Era
Thomas Mooney
San Francia
White House
M.y
Ser Aing
Censor Cuts Hell Reference In Soldier Letters
A World War II letter from a Tommy discusses sending a dozen Germans to hell, but censoring removes the Sa tanks line and forbids referencing the German headquarters. The note notes the restriction on such phrasing in official censorship.
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Hell
Tamden
Rept
Tommy Price
Life imprisonment sought for Rev. Kelly in ax murder case
Special Prosecutor Faville urged a life sentence and commitment to Anamosa for criminal insanity. He told jurors Kelly posed a danger, citing letters and a servant's murder, while defense counsel Mitchell argued for acquittal or a lighter outcome. Court drew crowded public interest as proceedings continued.
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Oak
Anamosa
Lyn G. J. Kelly
Kelly
Anaimesa
F i. Faville
Dent
Favelle
United States
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Faville
Moore Death House
W. & Mitchell
Corncil
Mitchell
Harper
Red Cink
Agreement Reached on War Profits Tax Plan
Washington Sept 27 conferees reached a basis for final agreement on the $2 billion war tax bill. A compromise combines House and Senate excess profits tax plans into about a one billion dollar gross levy, with presentation to Congress tomorrow planned.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Congress
Argentine waits on executive act
Argentine president hesitates between war and neutrality as evidence grows that a general strike is being aided by German agents. The decision rests on his read of public sentiment and whether to maintain neutrality or declare war.
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Finenos Aires
War department to offer reward for city draft slackers
Washington September 26 The war department will offer a reward for delinquent draftees who have not answered their call. A sharp stick may be used and court martial will follow. Few delinquents are reported in rural areas but many in larger cities.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Kale dines to be reappointed commander amid Don Cossack unrest
Novo Tehersk Musala November 20 The military government of Don Curwicke decides on immediate reappointment of General Kale dines the Hetmat the Cosmeke who had offered resignation a week earlier amid disputes with Mroniider Kerensaky A Vossacks congress resolution urges the government to reveal the full truth and quell rumors of a Don Cossack rebellion.
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Musala
Bopt
Don Curwicke
Kaledines
Cosmeke
Mroniider Kerensaky
Vossacks Congress
Don Cossacks
Germany offers Belgium peace terms by evacuation of Belgium
German conditions for peace call for Belgium to evacuate and guarantee future separation of Flanders and Wallonia. Berlin insists Germany may freely pursue economic projects in Belgium with emphasis on Antwerp. A papal nuncio note reports Germany would contribute to war damages compensation.
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London
Germany
Belgium
Berne
Antwerp
Vatican
Benedict
Kuehlmann
Papal Nucio
Munich
Flander
Walloon
Swedish Minister Ekengren Sees President Wilson
Swedish minister W A F Ekengren was received by President Wilson in Washington. The audience, arranged at the minister request, drew considerable interest as disclosures emerged about Sweden legations in Argentina and Mexico transmitting secret communications for ceremony.
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Washington, D
Sweden
W. A. F. Ekengren
Wilson
Argentine
Mexico
Ceremany
American Avenges Death of Comrade in Lafayette Squadron
The Lafayette squadron reports the death of Douglas MacMonagle of San Francisco during a patrol near Paris. Lieutenant Lufbury downed a German aircraft. Sergeant Rockwell tried to rescue MacMonagle before the foe was brought down. MacMonagle’s mother was near travel to visit her son when the news arrived.
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Douglas MacMonagle
San Francisco
Lufbury
Rockwell
Corman
MacMonagle
Sergeant MacMonigh
Pleverely MacMonigh
Sergeant MacMonagle
Pari
Fellows
Warning on U.S. credit tightens amid sterling collapse
Atlantic City, Sept 27. HH Hirand of Rowland and the imperial munitions board of Canada warned against tightening U S credits after the New York sterling collapse. He urged continued hay loans to England by American bankers. He predicted a financial crisis and austere conditions, noting England’s drain of gold and American credits.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Sterling Exchange
New York
HH. Hirand
Ministry of Coalitions
Rowland
Imperial Munitions Board of Canada
Hay
England
Aterling
America
McCall Renominated Amid Party Show of Support
In Hoston on Sept 2, Samuel W. Mee Wall was renominated by the Republicans with 68,180 votes over Grafton D. Cushing, former lieutenant governor. McCall led the ticket with 2.42 cents to Cuming 146, while Democrats again backed McCall for governor in a renewed effort.
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Hoston
McCall
Vlee
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