French and Allied Forces Press Crest at Vimy and Lens
Wartime dispatches describe French and Allied troops expanding grip on high ground south of Ripont and at Vimy ridge as heavy bombardments and attacks intensify In Argonne the German defense near crown has been stiff but the Allied advance continues with strong entrenchments and bombardment lines.
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Frest
Ripont
War Office
Rotworth
Lens
Pryce
Paria
Aetack
Otake
New York
Artois
Fouchen
Storm Claims Dozens Across Gulf States
A deadly storm hit the Gulf states with at least 30 deaths and many injuries. Reports from New Orleans and surrounding areas say streets flooded, telecommunication cut, and property damage widespread as rivers receded and relief efforts began.
Mobile Sides With Hurricane Fury Inland
Sept 30 Mobile was cut off from information as the West Indian storm hit the coast. A furious southeast gale reached 60 miles per hour flooding the waterfront and crippling wires to Coden Bayou La Batre Gulf Pees Christian crab Creek. Three families were reported missing near Crab Creek were reported missing and barges were set adrift by government warnings.
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Mobile
Ala
Bayou la Batre
Gulf
Pees Christian
Crab Creek
Sunset Limited Delayed by Storm in New Orleans Route
Houston officials report limited Sunset Limited service to the Pacific coast from New Orleans did not arrive last night due to the storm. Train 6 with 100 passengers remains marooned at Avondale ferry, but safety is not in doubt. Washington reports a hurricane seen over Minasi interior with diminishing force and continued rains across the south Atlantic, east gulf states, and Tennessee.
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Tex
Pacific
Se Road
Pacific Coast
New
Sunset Limited
New Orleans
Avondale
Ferry
Washington, D. C
Minasi
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Tennessee
Kaiser Decree Seizes Household Metal From Royal Family
A court chamberlain ordered the royal family to surrender household metal to implement Emperor William's orders. The process aims to enforce decrees deemed necessary by the emperor, with details unclear about specific items or scope.
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du Court
William Oemeine
Red Torreon Occupation Reported From Torreon to Carranza
A report from Torreon states that Gen. Burguia announced the occupation of Torreon, Gomes and Laredo and that the dispatch was sent to the Carranza consulate in E Paso by Eapinosa Mireles, governor of Coahuila, signaling regional control shifts.
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Torreon
Gomes
Laredo
Burguia
Ted
Carransa
Eapinosa Mireles
Carranau
Coahuila State
Heavy Police Guard To Control Strikers In Chicago
Chicago reports extended police protection in the garment district to prevent violence amid a strike led by Milligan. Authorities deployed additional patrols and urged restraint from workers and crowds in the disrupted area.
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Chicago
Garment Milligan
Res Ds
Uging
Safe Conduct Ready for Minister Dumba
Washington July 30 The report states that a safe conduct is ready for Minister Dumba of Austria and mentions delivery to Acting Secretary Belk as part of the rate department under which it will be issued.
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Dumba
Washington, Lb
B ‘Rice
Drutiah Ambesgador
Transmissions Across Continent Show Wireless Voice Feat
New Haven reports that midnight wireless voice tests from Arlington Virginia to Honolulu Hawaii covered about 4600 miles. Tests extend prior Arlington Mare Island runs and involve American Telephone & Telegraph Company with Western Electric. Washington officials say this marks a milestone in wireless telephony for military and commercial use.
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Conn
Arlington
Honolulu
Hawaii
Mare Island Navy Yard
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Washington, D. C
Great Naval Plant
Mare Island
San Francisco
Bullard
Navy
Western Electric Comy
Niela
Theodore N. Vail
New York
Neaugh
Execution News Telegraph Fragments From Washington
Fragmentary telegraph text from Washington hints at an execution report. The readable portion references a telegraph dispatch and official context, but details are unclear.
Starving for Kisses She Sues for Divorce in Portiant
In Portiant Oregon Mrs E sues for divorce alleging years of neglect and lack of affection by her husband. The complaint states he never kissed her for four years and they have moved eight times since the marriage. The case names the husband and references the milling company where he works.
No Rest for War-Torn Fronts in Kiev Advance
Soviet and German reports describe heavy fighting around Kiev with Russians pressing eastward while Germans retreat westward. The war office notes substantial Russian gains and German losses as authorities cite exhausted manpower and resumed operations after fierce trench warfare.
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Copenhagen
Len
Bri
Eart
Ile
Megun
Jem Rey
Vost
Kiev
New Phase of War Begins Weeks May Decide Issues
London reports a world war entering a new stage with battles across France, Flanders, Russia, Galicia, Turkey and the Balkans. Allied offensives push toward Arras Rheims and Verdun while Greece and Bulgaria mobilize. Italian gains near Trent and Trieste contrast with a strong Austro German front, Russian forces hinted at regrouping for future impact.
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France
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Russia
Galicia
Turkey
Austria
Hooge
Arras
Rheims
Verdun
Greece
Bulgaria
Drina
Balkan
Serbia
Mankatacka Peag
Salonika
Macedonia
Clesina
Constantinople
Gal- Hpoli
Tigris
Euphrates
Bagdad
Balkans
Byzantium
Hungary
Trent
Trieste
Germany
Denver Saloon Row Carried to Courts
The Colorado Supreme Court assumed original jurisdiction in a state prohibition case. Fred Farrar, attorney general, filed the application per Governor Carlson’s instructions. The question follows Denver officials issuing a saloon license extending beyond January 1, 1916, when prohibition takes effect under the new constitutional amendment and statutes.
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Denver
Colo
State Supreme Court
Fred Farrar
Carlson
Anglo French five year bond issue details awaited
New York Oct 1 plans for marketing the 500 million dollar Anglo French five year bonds were to be announced by J P Morgan and Co. Banking officials pressed to decide subscription minimum for syndicate entry and terms for baby bonds under 1000. The underwriting life should last 60 to 90 days with possible listing on the New York Stock Exchange soon.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Anglo-French Commission
Chicago
Commission
Chacwe
New York Stock Exchange
Germany Faces Foreign Loan Shock And German Debt Fears
Berlin reports that an Anglo French loan raised in the United States intrigues German financiers. Overseas News agency notes the terms are unfavorable to England and France with six percent interest and a five year redeemability. Russia’s share may be small, and neutrality questions arise over funding arms sales to Germany’s enemies.
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Berlin
Bayville
United States
Germany
Engand
France
England
Russia
Haitien Rebels Agree to Give Up Their Arms
Cape Haitien on September 10. Haitian rebels who fought American troops in recent fatal clashes agreed to surrender their arms after a conference with American officers. They accepted American terms and promised to cease armed resistance.
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Cape Haitien
JULTURE FAILS IF SHE FEEDS BABIES BANANAS
Dr Lydia A de Vilblay warned at the Missouri Valley Health association meeting that improper infant feeding can deadly harm children. She argued modern child care links body health with mental development and critiqued reliance on old theories about schooling.
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Kansas City
Lydia A. de Vilblay
Kansas Bureau of Child Hygiene
Missouri Valley Health Association
de Vilblas
Increase in license to close 600 saloons
New York officials estimate the 300 increase in state retail liquor licenses will force about 600 saloons in Manhattan and Brooklyn to shut down. City revenue from licenses will drop by roughly 360 000, as the cost rises to 1 500.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
President Wilson Reviews Cabinet Budget Estimates
President Wilson began examining the annual appropriation estimates from cabinet members for December presentation. He instructed strict economy and keeping costs low. War and Navy estimates for national defense await final submission to the president.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
War and Navy Department
Panama Canal Reopens Planned for October 6
The Panama Canal, closed by slides, is slated to reopen October 6. Acting Governor Harding of the sane district estimates dredging on the Gold Tin slide will take until then, with a new earth movement Tuesday delaying the opening and postponing hopes for an October 1 clearance.
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Panama
Washington
Panama Canal
Harding
Sane
Lamus Captures 50000 Stake Race at New Market
New Market England Sept 10 The 50000 stake race of the season was run here with Dame Pru nt god andErnest bout among the contenders. Lamus won the event with a strong showing finishing third in the field.
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New Market
England
Ae Dame Prunt God
Oir Ernest Bout
Nine miners remain missing from Lehigh Colliery disaster
In Laneford on September 10 authorities report no trace of the nine men entombed in the Couldale colliery of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. It is believed they are dead.
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Laneford
Couldale
Lehigh Coal & Navigation
Hail Ruins Apple Crop in Stowwell New Mexico
A severe hail storm hits Stowwell New Mexico in September wrecking the winter apple crop. Local fields suffer significant damage to fruit and trees. Farmowners assess losses and seek assistance as residents report widespread destruction.
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Stowwell
N. M. Bept
Wight
Eee
Wheat Gains From Short Covering As Wheat Futures Jump
Sensational advances appeared near the close of trading in September delivery wheat in Chicago. Short covering lifted quotations to 1.15 from 1.035, an 11 percent rise, while the market overall felt little effect and big operators cleared positions through a rule adjustment allowing delays to fill September contracts. Local impact was muted despite the strength on the Chicago Exchange.
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Chicago
Shorts
The
of Trade
Armour Grain Company
Chicago Exchange
Actress Pearl Palmer Murder Suicide Shadow NY Opera
New York on Oct 1 Pretty Pearl Palmer opera singer dies after tragedy linked to a song she planned to perform The killer Herbert Haeckler took his own life after a period of mental strain Friends say he was kept guessing until his mind failed Eva Fallon scheduled to sing Palmer’s number when the opera opens tonight
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New York
Pearl Palmer
Pat
Herbert Haeckler
Eva Fallon
Palmer
Kitchener Opposes Conscription Order
London reports Earl Kitchener at a labor legislature meeting expressing preference for continued volunteers while admitting current recruitment pace falls short. He outlined a plan to use military ballot if quotas cannot be met, selecting men of military age for compulsory enlistment.
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London
Earl Kitchener
Labor
Karl Kitchener
Any Lawyer May Grant Divorce in California
Los Angeles reports that an amended state constitution provision allows any qualified attorney to grant a divorce decree. Three Santo Ross decrees were issued by attorneys serving as judges pro tempore chosen by the litigants and their lawyers, without court sanction. The text now removes the phrase approved by the court from the act.
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Los Angeles
Santo Ross
Will Seek Pensions for Veteran Nurses
Washington Sept. 10 Ce. David J. Palmer commander in chief of the Grant Army of the Republic announced an effort to secure proper pensions for Civil War veterans. Lieut. Nelson A. Miles criticized veterans having to march long hours before parade positions caused exhaustion.
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Washington, D. C
David J. Palmer
Grant Army of the Republic
Reep
Nelson A. Miles
Father recovers baby son after believed dead in court
In Chicago a father Curtie N. Baldwin of Minnevote wins custody by habeas corpus revealing his baby son had been hidden by another woman after being thought dead. The fragment notes a court proceeding and the unusual custody dispute surrounding the infant.
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Chicago
Curtie N. Baldwin
Minnevote
Nother
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