Arrest of Butte Miners Leaders by National Guard
The Montana National Guard occupied Butte with Major Jesse Roote as chief of staff and judge advocate. Provost Marshal Frank Conley arrested four union leaders including James Chapman. Police and county sheriffs aided in arrests and transport to the county jail for jury court trial under Major Roote.
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James Chapman
Jurisdiction
Chapman
Conley
Muckle" Macard
The
Union
Roote
Butte
Silver Bow County
Dan J. Donohue
Major Roote
France Moves Government to Bordeaux Amid War Tension
Paris announces temporary transfer of government departments to Bordeaux as German threat grows. President Poincare, cabinet, and judiciary will relocate. rail lines south and west strained by military trains. Proclamation vows continued war effort to defend Paris and national safety.
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Parie
Poincare
Bordeaux
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Court of Cassillon
France
Ambassdor
M. T. Herrick
M. Lardy
Paria
Licely
Italian Sens Wish to Test Italy’s Stance on Germany
Fragmentary OCR reads of a September dispatch show Italian officials and Republican deputies presenting to the government questions about Italy’s intended policy toward Germany, with phrasing indicating test or inquiry into Berlin’s stance and potential alignments.
Fragmentary pledge amid wartime resolve
A fragmented wartime vow expresses unwavering determination to achieve final victory through tireless will endurance and sacrifice. The speaker asserts they will not tire retreat or yield until success is won.
American Embassy Won’t Leave Paris
Ambassador Myron T. Herrick will stay in Paris to protect American nationals and business interests. He cites duty to serve both nations and reports Washington allows his continued residence with four aides and Mrs Herrick remaining as she recovers.
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Washington
Sept
Myron T. Herrick
Parte
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hertick
Paris
Mr. Merrick
United States
Bryans
Herrick
J. W. Garret
Louis A. Bussard, Jr
New York
Parker
Hordeaux
Bryan
American Engineers Report From Wartime Europe
Two American oil engineers traveling from Roumania via Budapest and Berlin cite heavy mining in Breslau and widespread aerial activity in Germany. They note very cheap food in Austria, rising army recruitment in Berlin, and over 60 Zeppelins plus 100 aeroplanes ready for action. They predict a combined naval attack at an auspicious moment.
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London
Roumania
Budapest
Berlin
Breslau
Sicilia
Germany
Eertia
Unter den Linden
Jearner
Wife of Panama Canal Builder Arrested
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. George W. Goethals, wife of Governor Goethals builder of the Panama Canal, was arrested in Ville France at the war outbreak while German spy suspicion rose. She proved identity with a marriage certificate and was released by French officers after the connection to the canal project became clear.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
France
George W., Hals
Goethals
Panama Canal
Sane
Ville
Turkish mobilization facts contradict earlier dispatches
The Turkish ambassador A Rustem Bey said Turkish mobilization began about a month ago and now totals about 500000 men not 200000. He stressed the move is not to attack Greece and that tensions with Greece are minor compared to other contingencies.
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Washington
A. Rustem Bey
Turkey
Reece
Transformation of Tania’s Telegraph to Eiko Mathe System
A report notes that Oe Tiania’s current telegraph system will be converted into an Eiko Mathe setup. The change aims to modernize communications and streamline messaging across facilities.
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Oe Tiania
Formation of Boy Scout Groups Across Nations
Fragmentary text describes Boy Scout or similar youth groups formed across American and British contexts with uniforms and badges. Mentions embassies and international cooperation between American and British organizations. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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BOY Scouts
Ambitious U.S. diplomat to serve at Vienna embassy
A former charge Wat from Mexico City has been ordered to act as extra assistant secretary at the American embassy in Vienna.
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Vienna
Washington
Bowl
Nelson O'shy Vgboessy
Mexico City
Amertun
Advancing Germans Near Exhaustion Report From Dieppe
Alfred Leades reports from Dieppe France that German advances are nearly exhausted as Allied forces defend the coast. The telegraph notes heavy losses, reduced artillery action, and strained supply lines amid ongoing bombardments and counterattacks along the port.
Russian Army Size in Frontline Plans Report
New York dispatch notes Army and Navy Journal estimates Russia may have 1,000,000 men at front with 1,500,000 by mid September and 2,000,000 in view by October. It cites 5,960,000 trained, active plus reserve forces and outlines eastern Galicia to Prussia advances and German delaying actions.
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New York
Army and Navy Journal
Russia
Sage
St Petersburg
Vilnna
Monccow
Kazan
Kovne
Vilna
East Prussia
Warsaw
Kiev
Odessa
Khartov
Don
Brody
Tarnepoel
Galicia
Paseea
Carpathiane
Lemberg
Praemys
Army
Russa
Manchuria
Koenigsberg
Thorn
Vistula
Dangig
Marienburg
Graudenz
Woman's Hour of Revenge at Hand
New York reports a touching wartime tale from a village near Paris. An aging widowed woman, long shuttered in a decaying house, requests a daily war-time dinner from a fort commander. A visiting soldier recalls her kneeling before a crepe-veiled portrait, hinting at a vow of vengeance.
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New York
Paris
France
Dividends Cut by Major U S Firms Amid War Effects
New York reports further dividend reductions tied to the European war. Guaranty Trust declines the extra 2 percent payout to preserve cash resources, American Snuff omits cash dividends on common stock, replacing them with preferred stock distributions from P Lorillard and Liggett & Myers after the American Tobacco dissolution.
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New York
Guaranty Trust Company
American Snuff Company
American Tobacco Company
P. Lorilland Tobacco Company
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
Nuff Company
Star Spangled Banner Buoy to Mark Fort McHenry Site
Washington report notes a buoy will mark the historic spot where Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after the bombardment of Fort McHenry. The buoy, named Star Spangled Banner, will be placed in Baltimore harbor by the Lighthouse Service tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
Minden
Baltimore Harbor
Francis Beatt Key
Fort Morenry
Light House
Church Walls Weaken From Excessive Rains in Bilty
In Bilty Iowa on September 1, heavy rains damaged the Bernace Haplist church used by a local congregation. Flooding near the foundation has weakened walls, leading officials to plan the building’s removal. The structure settled on unstable land years ago and water around the base accelerated deterioration.
Duke of Westminster Heroic Actions Revealed
London reports the duke of Westminster acted bravely during a battle in Germany. Grenfell and Windbower were notable figures in the engagement with Grenfell falling and the duke taking risks to aid others amid perilous conditions.
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London
Duke of
Monon Elects President In Directors Meeting
In a New York meeting on September, Harry Burr was elected president of the Monon railroad company. Directors were announced as elected and the organization issued a formal notice of the leadership change.
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MONON
Chicago
Sept
Harry B. Burr
New York
Arrest of Labor Leader Followers Prompt Military Arrests
National guard in Montana arrests Edward Evane Alex McClain and Shannon on charges linked to a labor uprising. McClain carried $170 provisions and a letter urging violence. A military commission will try all felonies and a military court will handle misdemeanors amid a sweeping crackdown on IWW members and suspected allies. McDonald remains at large as Major Donohue expects his capture soon.
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Rutte
Mont. Bert
National Fa of
Montana
Alex Meclaln
Euardh
Mackie McDonald
Few
Edward Evane
Mcdonald
Doc Shannon
McClain and
Evane
McClain
Coeur D'Aletier
Roe Strong
Industrial Workers of the World
1 Wow
Donohue
Japanese Landing At Lung Kow In China Report
News from Che Foo and Peking report Japan landed about 4600 troops at Lung Kow near Tsing Tau on Sept 4, with 500 marines and the rest soldiers. The move follows earlier landings and sparked protests from Germany and China over neutrality and territorial rights in the area.
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Chee Foo
Chin
Japan
Lung Kow
Tsing Tau
Kiao Chow
Peking
Germain Legation
Foreign Office
China
Tsing Tun
Teing
Srantunge
Chinese Foreign Office
Ter
Germany
Great Britain
Shanee
Ching
Lung Kaw
Lia Che
Kiae Chow
Buri
Tring ‘Tau
Jasmaene
By Kow
Line Chow
Legation
Tien Tein
Germans Return From Thorn River Scout Mission
Berlin reports a German scouting party mounted on a steamer with machine guns traveled up the Visula river into Russian territory near Nieswama. The expedition was attacked by Russian forces and only ten Germans survived the voyage back.
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Berlin
Tageblaut
Thorn
Prussia
Vistula
Nieswama
Gregory S Sworn In as Attorney General
Washington reports that Thomas W. Gregory was sworn in today as attorney general of the United States. The oath was administered by Justice White. Earlier J. C. Reynolds, the referring attorney, took the oath as to the supreme court position.
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Gregory |S
Washington
Thomas Ww
Gregory Om Ree Tex
United States
Uation White
J. ¢ Reynoldy
Supreme
Adriatic Clears. Weashington Sept S-Collector Ma at New York
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a voyage to New York with a ship named Adriatic and a collector aboard. The text is garbled but implies entries or movements involving a vessel and port activity. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
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Weashington
New York
Steamship lines rob passengers voyage complaints rise
Reports from New York recount steerage passengers on Baltic and Olympic facing poor food and service while Cunard line blocks changes to reserved cabins. Complaints note high costs and resale of unused staterooms, with American lines praised for treatment. Foreign rates and exchanges also debated amid travel turmoil.
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New York
England
Ameroah
White Star
Red Star
Atlantic
Liverpool
Cunard Line
William R. Shepherd
Columbia Anl
Thomas Cook & Son
American Citizens’ Committee
London
American Express Company
American Line
France War Office Report Summarizes Front Conditions
The war office notes mixed progress inVosges and Lorraine with German efforts checked. French forces fall back to Couronne de Nancy and the Vosges, then renew the offensive two days ago, achieving local successes amid strong fortifications.
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Paris
Beppe
War Office
Vosges
Lorraine
Sarreburg
Morpagne
Couronne de Nancy
French
Boy Slept on Track and Killed by Train in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge Iowa the Billingham brothers, Robert aged 13 and Newton aged 7, attempted to walk home late at night. The older boy fell asleep on the railroad track and was struck by a train, killing him. the younger boy survived.
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Fort Dodge
Robert Billingham
Newton
Tara
Abe
Masih Baito- Lewdadavt
Notorious Chinese bandit reported dead in province town
A fragmented dispatch claims the notorious bandit referred to as Wulf was killed in a provincial town amid unclear circumstances. The report hints at a drugged state and suggests authorities pursued the case. details remain uncertain due to damaged text.
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Eman Preurince
Vubina
Raysen
Ekan
Nations object to U S purchase of German ships
Washington reports that Great Britain France and Russia advised against the U S buying German merchant steamers to relieve European war conditions and aid a U S merchant marine. Diplomats fear large gold credits and German government ties. objections rise if crews remain German.
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Washington, TD
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Wilson
Irvan France
Jusserand
White House
George Bahkmetieff
Hintich
Bryan
Germany
Amercan
Miners threaten to destroy Butte as troops mobilize
Miners in Butte Montana threaten to scorch the town if state or federal troops enter. Leaders claim no intention to fight soldiers but vow vengeance on business leaders who brought troops. News of mobilization spreads despite newspaper suppression. Authorities refuse to permit a miners meeting, while stores reinforce security and preparations continue amid rising tensions.
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Rman
Paris
Freie
Almod
Einglish
Kunlon
Gilles
Wyeld
Butte
Mont
Hades
Hutte
Jeader
Fiesena
Mpltibhealls
Vleetrio
Rmin
Bourne
Antonie Company
Min
Ween
Driscoll
J. Mac Afferty
Tulme
Eheri
Mite Duherty
Wis
Pon Mactafferty
River and Harbor Bill Advances in Senate Action
Washington reports the river and harbor bill will pass next business day and be enacted by October 1. Senators discuss the bill as it moves through the committee process with expectations of swift approval despite earlier opposition.
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River and Harbor Bill
Washington, D. C
Fimmons
Bomb incidents do not excite Paris chronicle fragment
fragmented OCR reads about bomb incidents in Paris near Porte St. Martin with unclear dates and officers. mentions mayor and civic authorities but many words garbled. refers to responders and public safety concerns amid unrest.
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Paris
Miners Union Officers Subject to Warrants Amid Deportation Claims
Officers alleged to face warrants in a kidnapping related case connected to the deportation of a miner. Mayor Duncan refused comment as troops prepared to serve warrants, while Muckle Mae Ownah and Joseph Chapman head the mine workers union. Patrols and officials pursued the warrants following a Saturday afternoon issue.
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Lewis J. Duncan
Mae Ownah
Th Mine Workers’ Union
Joseph Chapma
Joseph Pridtee
Charg
A Ward
German Naval Losses At Sea Are Heaviest Yet
The report lists European war losses through August including German ships sunk or damaged. Notable items: Kontegen Luise sunk by British torpedo boats in the North Sea. Amphion sunk by a mine. multiple German cruisers and destroyers lost or damaged in various theaters. Austrian vessels Zents and Zrin gl reported sunk. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sunk off West Africa. Magdeburg blown up to avoid capture. heavy German naval losses amid allied actions.
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Cierman
Aland Islands
Kuselans
North Sea
Amphion
Goeben
Breslau
Turkey
Zents
Antivari
Montenegro
Trondhym
Norway
Zringl
Magdeburg
Gulf of Finland
Paliada Hogatyr
West African
Highflyer
Port of Vera Cruz Closed by Carranza Decree
Provisional President Carranza orders Vera Cruz port closed, blocking Mexican ships from entering. Funston notes possible cargo delays risk food supply. Wilson aide Paul Muller travels to Mexico City to discuss the American occupation and current political arrangements.
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Washington
Carranza
Vera Crus
Junston
State Department Oficiales
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Funston
Paul Muller
Wilson
Mexico City
Vera Crux
Curranga
Villa
Eldeftaias
Arctic Expedition Leader Dies In North Pole Attempt
Survivors of the 1912 Arctic expedition report Lieutenant Sedoff died attempting to reach the North Pole after the group, led by Sedoff, departed in 1912. The party endured hardships as some members continued scientific work from winter quarters while others pursued the pole.
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North Pole
Aetfor
Melelf
Sedoffs
Frags
Weta Tev Ginces Ya
Wilke
Ranperar Nichols
Bowen
Elo Tatee
Prisoner convoys reach French border town amid ambush claims
The mayor of Chateau Salius in Alenew Lorraine reports ambushes for French troops as three prisoner convoys arrive. The first two convoys include German state offers and captives. a third convoy reportedly brings soldiers, women, and civilians.
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Ure
Sept BeThree
Halons Sur-Sacne
Tetay
Chateau Salius
Alenew-Lorraine
Passage Price Report From Transatlantic Voyage
A fragment describes a New York bound passage valued at 7000 dollars. It mentions a charter by John b. Jones and Almelo Commune Ueno with a fleet cost around 194000 dollars and a wealthy American passenger aboard.
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New York
Jobn B. Jones
Almelo Communal
Ueno
New York Bay
Warriors Respect Treasures of Art Narrated by New York
In New York Supt Lif Parks references the rate for treasures of art and a noted speaker Hebert Wee Dew. The narrative recalls events from 19h8 with figures like 623,410 and mentions William Forest, outlining protective measures and reverence for cultural holdings.
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New York
Wllam Forest
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