Kerensky resigns from Workmen and Soldiers bureau in Petrograd
Petrograd reports Premier Kerensky resigns from the Workmen's and Soldiers' bureau and retires from related evening board duties after being hooted in a house question. He vows to reveal links between the Kaiser spy system and a proposed German exemption bill. Reports also note congress plans and Bolshevik influence amid Korniloff affair fallout.
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Kerensky
Workmen's and Soldiers' Bureau
Everning Board
Reforms Promulgated by Baltic Provinces Education and Economy
Petrograd reports government acts on language instruction in elementary Baltic schools and a new youth training law replacing imprisonment. Decrees legalize an easier Karaite oath, establish a sugar monopoly plan, and create an inspector for oil industry oversight. War expenses through Sept 14 total 41 billion rubles.
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Petrograd
Baltic
Russian Front Command Changes Reported
Hetrograd reports Gen Tchere miinoff named commander in chief of the northern front. Gen Volostchenko succeeds Tchere minnevoff as commander in chief on the southwestern front.
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Hetrograd
Tcheremiinoff
An Ecroe
Northern Front
Volostchenko
Tchereminnevoffan
Woman's Assailant Kills Husband and Father in Independence
An unidentified man shot and killed Fred Nicholson and his father-in-law William Fort near Independence Kansas early today. He attacked Mrs Nicholson, leaving her unconscious in an open field. she recovered consciousness and alerted a pursuing posse.
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Independence
Kan
Fred Nicholson
William Fortfor
Nicholson
U S Marines Shifted to Provo Duty in France
American Marines withdrawn from Maj Gen Bibert units and split into provost yards in several French villages with some bound for Bingland. They still hope for trench service and have been described as among the most forward troops in restraining modern warfare details.
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Associated Press
France
Bibert
Bingsland
Silver Price Slump Hits Market After Sharp Drops
New York September 27 metal market reports a fall in bar silver price by 2 cents an ounce yesterday and a further 6 cent drop today, breaking a brief upward trend in quotations. Unclear lines limit details of the quotation figures and sources.
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New York
Reichstag Adjourns Until Next Month
Berlin dispatch reports the Reichstag adjourned after a plenary session on Wednesday. The second reading of the bill to re-establish the German mercantile fleet and the supplementary budget will be discussed when it reconvenes on October 1.
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Pfeichstag
Berlin
Kelly Fate in Hands of Jury
Red Oak Iowa September 28 The jury in the Kelly murder case retired at 6 pm without a verdict and insiders expect no agreement soon Kelly said he would accept invitations to stay in supporters homes if freed and hoped to continue ministry He denied the crime and claimed innocence while awaiting jury deliberations in the Lena Stillinger murder case in Willisca, Indiana.
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Kelly
Williscaom
Joe Stillinger
Littlei
Montgomery Poet Jail
Mra. Kelly
Boles
Kelly Tarkes
United States
Villisea
Macedonia
Logan
Lyn G. J. Kelly
Lena Stillinger
Willisea
Bonar Law's Son Flyer Reported Shot Down
London telegram reports Lieut. Gen. G. T. M. Bridges from the Harbour mission to the United States last winter has lost a leg from wounds. Capt. J. K. Law son of Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer, a noted military aviator, was reported missing yesterday after a flight over German lines.
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G. T M. Bridges
United States
Winmer
Times
J. K. Law
Andrew Sonar Law
Exchay Wer
Lloyd George Returns From Visit to France
London reports Premier Lloyd George left for France with General William B. Haberton to confer with Marshal Haig at British headquarters. He traveled Monday and returned to London last night according to official announcement.
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Lloyd George
Ir William BK. Habertaon
Imperial Craft
France
aWv
Rongies Haig
Pritiah
Nce
Dentistry Students Seek Exemption From Draft
Fragmented wartime notice reports dentistry students from Kenyon and other colleges seeking draft exemptions. The garbled text indicates medical student exemptions and appeals to a relevant department, with unspecified authoring sources.
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Bureau
Waals
Casmen
Kenyon
War Department
British Merchantmen Sunk in Week of Submarine War
The weekly Admiralty statement reports 13 Britissh merchantmen of 1600 tons plus two smaller vessels sunk by mines or submarines last week. In total, 28 merchantmen fell, eight over 1600 tons and 20 under, marking the smallest weekly loss since Germany intensified its undersea campaign last February.
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Admiralty
Germany
Rome
Paria
100 Germans Arrested in New York Raids
About 100 Germans and sympathisers were arrested in raids across New York. The detainees, guarded by detectives, were moved by automobile vans to an island. Most detainees are Canadians and many worked in munition plants or on navy contracts. Some carried fine carborundum powder used to disable machinery.
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America
Oon
Come Island
Canics
Plans to Cut Cost of Bread Seek Relief Measures
Washington warns that relief measures for bread costs may be recommended soon to bakers retailers and commissions to ease distribution and prices. The federal trade commission is examining the bread question with a first indication of possible actions this week.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
British Front in France and Belgium Reports heavy fighting
British and Australian troops hold a strengthened line near Polygon wood and Zonnebeke while German forces launch counter attacks. French troops on the Aisne front repel a German assault as Italian patrols harass the enemy along the front.
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Hanebe
Polyiia
Massive Buenos Aires March Demonstrates Unity Against Germany
About 200000 marchers formed a long line in Buenos Aires led by Uruguayan soldiers and deputies while thousands watched. Flowers and flags were thrown as Uruguayans received applause for their role. A separate note reports Ambassador Noon visiting Washington and ties to 400 dispatches via the Swedish legation as Germany duplicity is laid bare.
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Uruguay
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State Department
Big Blow Delayed For American Forces
Washington announces first official military statement from Secretary Baker outlining US expeditionary forces role in Europe. Allies hold the line on the western front as the American army buildup proceeds to make an impact later. Liberty bond sales hit a new daily high with 3 per cent issues drawing strong demand in New York.
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Europe
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United States Expeditionary Forces
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New York
Liberty
Stock Exchange
Austrian Premier Repeats Reform Promise
Amsterdam Sept 24 The lower house of the Reichstag reassembled as the premier presented his cabinet and expounded a program prioritizing food and social economic reforms. He pledged constitutional reform for equality of citizens within national autonomy and unity of the state while urging loyalty and caution against entangling alliances with the central powers.
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Reichstag
Ardor Tn R
Von
Moupers
Grain Rate Hike Suspended by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspends proposed general rate increases and range from origin points to eastern and middle western destinations, delaying their Oct 1 effectiveness until Jan 29. The move affects shipments and pricing contemplated for rail transport.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Navy Yard Strike Ends After Norfolk Conference
Striking mechanics at the Norfolk navy yard, numbering 41 700, returned to work after a conference with government officials. A meeting will be held in Washington on October 3 to resolve differences and submit grievances.
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Navy Yard
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Government considers general cut in oil and fuel prices
Washington reports immediate measures toward a broad reduction in fuel and gasoline prices are under contemplation by the government. Officials aim to seek an agreement with producers similar to steel and copper price accords.
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Washington, D. C
Gorecemans
Strike Delays Steel Mills Hit Gary and Boothville
United States Steel Corporation curtailed operations at its Gary Indiana mills and Boothville UK works after a sudden strike by area switchmen demanding higher wages. The stoppage began last night and affects war production.
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Gary
Ind
United States Steel Corporation
Booth Chi¢ul
Ties Up Hipeine Eine Cooperative Coast Quest
Fragmentary text references a cooperative effort along the coast and a person named Hipeine Eine. Few readable details describe who acts, where, or what outcome occurred, leaving the main event unclear.
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Hipeine Eine
Tive Cooper
5 Rama
Ort
Incomplete wartime note hints at submarine warfare talks
A fragmentary Washington dispatch from September hints Cowal von, a former German official, knew of U S government plans to launch a submarine warfare campaign and sought influence with leaders to secure his position.
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Bernstorfp
Washington, D. C
Cowal
Oman
Armeneeet Boington
Drafted Men and Army Strength in 16 National Divisions
Drafted men remaining at the cantonments will be insufficient to organize the 16 national army divisions at full strength. The new division’s fighting strength is 27,400 men. About 100,000 of the national army will join the air service and other special services, leaving not more than 250,000 to form the 16 divisions with an aggregate war strength of 433,000.
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National Army
Air Service
Battalions Drill With Captured Arms In Front Line Training
The article describes battalion level exercises focusing on trench warfare methods using captured German weapons and devices. Infantry regiments prepare for joint maneuvers with their own artillery, while officers and NCOs begin to train newer contingents for frontline operations.
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France
Asquith Attacks Pious Platitudes on Peace Plans
Ex-Premier Herbert Asquith, returning from Leeds under war committees auspices, denounces peace schemes that end hostilities with territorial bargains or victory driven terms. He argues any lasting peace must restore historic liberties and independence without fetters or reservations and questions a German offer to restore French territory and Belgian independence.
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London
Lea Ated
Herbert H. Asquith
Bmcairns 5 Cent
Ton & Maso
Leeds
Alma Committees
Germany
Belgium
Conscientious objector to be sent to Leavenworth
Carl Miller a 36 year old conscientious objector who refused to join the Camp Funston Kansas contingent on September 19 will be imprisoned at Leavenworth. He faces federal wartime penalties and possible dismissal from service.
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Kansas City
Carl Miller
Camp Funston
Kan
Leavenworth
Miller
Washington
Fragmented 1917 War Item Mentions Mexico and World Cost
Fragmentary text references Mexico and the Great War as of 1917 with disputed naming and a world cost figure cited as 71.740. The passage lacks clear subjects or events, offering only scattered phrases about nations and wartime claims.
Taft Defeats Pacifist Resolution in Canada
Taft defeats pacifist resolution in Canada as churches at the 87th annual meeting repudiated the sentiment urging the United States to stay out of the war. The delegation echoed former President Taft in supporting a resolution approving President Wilson's action to carry the war to a successful issue.
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Canada
United States
William Howard Taft
Motion Picture Men of South Dakota Pooling
Motion picture theater managers of Aberdeen organize a pooling effort to coordinate operations and resources within the county. Details outline shared scheduling and mutual support for screenings and maintenance.
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MEN OF
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Motion Picture Theater Managers
Aberdeen Und Ourteund Ls
Heflin Seeks Names In Probe Of Von Bernstorff Funds
Washington experts report Representative Heflin demands names behind the Von Bernstorff stash fund inquiry. He questions who financed Mason’s anti draft bill and Britten’s resolution to aid German Americans. Democratic leaders warn action on the House floor if the committee delays.
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Britten
Washington, D. C
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von Bernstorff
House Rules Committee
Antion
Bia
Gre Danses
Seid Auumiciominone
My. Heflin
King Gustavs Cabinet Efforts Move Toward Liberal Coalition
Stockholm reports steps toward forming a cabinet with a distinctly Liberal tint or a temporary Liberal and conservative alliance. The king has requested Oscar to participate as part of the ongoing political maneuvering after the September 1 date.
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Korniloff
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Duma
Council of the Empire
Prayeg Terestchenko
Stockholm
Gustav
Cabiiet
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Kin Haave
Oscar
Wentworth Sunk by German Submarine Near Atlantic Port
A British ship Wentworth with about 50 crew aboard was reportedly sunk by a German submarine on September 8 while sailing from an Atlantic port. U.S. and Allied officials were still confirming the vessel’s loss and the presence of American passengers.
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Sept. A
Permene
Wentworth
Waa
Lees de Senn
War talk in Amsterdam on U S ammunition sale sparks insult
A fragmentary dispatch reports Dr. Kaemy, president of the Reichstag, accusing U S arms sales of provoking attacks on President Wilson. The message suggests German voices warn against driving wedges in a hostile climate amid war talk.
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Kaemy
Anreichstag
Apeech
Wilso S A
Austrian Finance Chief Seeks Large War Budget for Next Year
Amsterdam reports Vienna advices that Austria plans a substantial war budget for the coming year. The finance minister outlined a program to fund army needs, with details awaiting parliamentary approval.
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