German Cavalry Drives Russian Rear Guards East of Riga
Reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe German cavalry operating up to 40 miles east of Riga as Russian forces retreat from the Dvina frontier. In Italy, 30,000 prisoners are reported as Austrian losses reach 120,000, with Austrians shifting to defense on the Bainsizza ridge and renewed efforts toward Trieste.
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Petrograd
Riga
Kerensky
Jen Constantinoviteh
Ecaar
Servia
Berlin
Lofidon
Lower
Dvina
Udine
Pau
Bainsizza
Cerock
Dragu
Voinik
Carso
Trieste
Brestovitza
Hermada
Hamada
Demand for constitutional guard to curb presidential power
The Lokal Act urges the American people to obtain a constitutional guarantee preventing future autocratic rule by the president. The piece cites state department notes denying need for annihilation of the Hohenzollern dynasty as a prerequisite to any action and discusses Petrograd dispatches on a Kaiser czar correspondence.
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Berlin
Maine de Benedict
Aipateien
State Department
United States
Petrograd
Czar
Vosuleche Zeitung
U S May Seize Neutral Ships Due To Tonnage Shortage
Washington report says the United States may take control of about 400000 tons of neutral ships docked in American ports The vessels mainly Scandinavian are loaded with foodstuffs that could be redirected to Australia and Java for wheat and sugar Officials cite international law allowing belligerents and the central ships to be commandeered in wartime practice recalling the seizure of Austrian ships that had sought refuge in U S ports at the war start
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Washington
United B
Tech
Australia
Java
Germans too ask all Wilson does in note
Vorwaertige and other pan German press react to Wilson note, claiming it asks nothing beyond what the German people demand. Editors say the moment is thin as great powers seek guarantees before negotiations, arguing responsibility lies with others if they oppose the proposal.
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All Wilson
Herne
Wilson
Germany
Gemanus
U. 8. Need Not Worry Along Without Bulbs
Fragmentary text suggests a note about bulbs or lighting from a local publication. The readable lines offer no clear event, date, or responsible organization. Further context is needed to identify the main action or entities involved.
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U. 8
French Artillery Show Impresses U S Troops in Training
American troops witness a full French regiment’s artillery barrage including trench mortars and flying pigs as the demonstration ends with four waves of a French attack. The display features an airplane observer and coordination with infantry as French chasseurs prepare to rotate with Americans.
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Shoon
Lialon
Americans Parade for Poincare in France Address
American troops in France, wearing British helmets, pass before President Poincare in a ceremony at the French capital. Poincare praises closer French American ties as Pershing and the French generals watch. An officer asks what was said. troops reply with boisterous cheers and calls of enthusiasm.
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Associated Press
France
Poincare
French Republic
Paul Painleve
Marine
Petain
Pershing
Sibert
Randa
General Pershing
Say Traitor's Wife Spent All His Money
In Petrograd witnesses at General Soukhomlinoff’s treason trial described Madame Soukhomlinoff’s influence over her husband. She posed as innocent and sought divorce terms, demanding 4000 rubles yearly while he faced charges of high treason and alliance with his wife.
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Petrograd
Soukhomlinoff
Fall Kills Flying Youth at San Carlos Aviation School
Fred Ochsner of San Francisco died from injuries after falling from a tent during a flight for a pilots license at the California aviation corps school in San Carlos near San Mateo. The accident occurred during a training exercise conducted by the San Carlos facility.
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San Mateo
Cal
Fred Ochsner
San Francisco
Caliporns Aviation Corps School
San Carlos
Trade figures fall to July lows in 1916 era exports
American exports of commerce declined in July to the lowest level since February 1916, dropping about 20 million dollars from June’s 57.09 million. July reports show a decrease of 681.6 million from June figures.
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Washington
Liports
Reply to Pope Soon Prompts European Diplomacy
London September 1 The Greens will dispatch a reply to Pope Lenediet’s peace note in two or three days by telegraph from Amsterdam. Count Czernin Austro Hungarian foreign minister has arrived in Berlin to discuss the reply.
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London
Pope Lenediet
Amsterdam
Czernin
Hay
Berlin
Hale Joins Red Cross
Fragmented text indicates Hale joining the Red Cross with mentions of stores, departments, and payments. The readable items point to a local advancement or appointment within a service division and affiliated entities. Further details unclear due to OCR damage.
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Hale
RED Crobe
Hagon
BD. C
Boyt
Buin Reeney
O- Pay
German air raid bombs Verdun hospital for hours
The VandeLAINCOURT hospital near Verdun was bombarded by German planes for six and a half hours from 8:36 PM to 2:00 AM. Nineteen killed and 24 wounded. the attack targeted only severely injured men unable to move their cots, with planes circling the site every twenty minutes.
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Associated Press
France
Vandelaincourt Tal
Verdun
Soldiers urged to save pay as war ends
American troops under General Sibert are urged to save part of their pay using bonds or French loans as they face demobilization. Troops earn about 1.19 to 1.50 francs daily and are urged to reserve funds for dependents. Gambling is banned and only small indulgences remain. Some soldiers already profit by stockpiling makings during a tobacco shortage.
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Franc& Fby
Sibert
Libert Ia
Uncle Sam
New Zealand
Foreign Service
Toacco
Demand Packers Be Controlled
Washington Sept a conference of livestock men including dairy men with Herbert Hoover and Secretary Houston failed to solve the problem of high feed prices high meat prices dwindling livestock and dairy numbers and rising milk and butter costs Producers warn only strict controls on packers price manipulation will spur production Hoover says price fixing is beyond food administration authority and inadvisable given Europe’s failure to approve the plan
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Washington, D. C
Herbert C. Hoo
Houston
Hoover
Washington
National Conference of Livestock Raisers
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Europe
American Officer Killed in German Hospital Bombing
An American medical corpsman attached to the Harvard unit was killed and five staff members wounded when German airmen bombed a hospital. Ten patients were wounded as the St. Louis unit hospital faced a lighter strike with one bomb dropped. The attack occurred amid British field operations on Sept. 7.
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William Philip Simms
Marvard
St. Louis
Harvard
Grazing Lands Bill Favored by Senate Committee
Washington D C Be Favorable report on a bill by Senator Jones of New Mexico authorizing the secretary of the interior to designate lands in New Mexico Arizona Colorado Wyoming North and South Dakota and Nevada to be used for grazing purposes the public lands committee reported today
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Washington, D. C
Jones
New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
Colorado
Wyoming
North
South Dakota
Nevada
Public Lands Committee
Grand jury probes crop neglect charge in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, September. County Attorney Lockwood reports grand jury convened to investigate alleged crop neglect with waste of cherries and other farm products to force price increases.
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Cedar Rapids
Lockwood
Ribot Cabinet Quits Amid New French Crisis
Paris dispatch reports the Ribot ministry resigned after a cabinet meeting. President Poincare asked the premier and ministers to withhold their names until the president of both chambers could plan parley by telegraph with Parin.
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Ribot
Paris
Poincare
Ami Chamber of Deputies
Lloyd George predicts allied victory amid Russia concerns
Birgenhead reports Premier Lloyd George reiterates confidence that America and the Allies will triumph, despite troubling news from Russia. He rejects German aims and warns against peace talk, urging continued unity and military strength to prevent future aggression.
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Birgenhead
England
America
Lloyd George
Russia
Lloyd-Geor
wBe
State counsel probes German papers in Des Moines
The state counsel of defense sends letters to editors of German papers asking if they support Uncle Sam or the Kaiser. If responses fail or papers keep printing pro German sentiment, action will be taken against them.
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Des Moines
State Counsel of
Defense
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Kuehlmann Favorable to Peace by Understanding
The dispatch from Vienna reports German secretary von Kuehlmann supports peace through understanding. His calm steady manner impresses Vienna officials who see him free from chauvinism and favoring negotiation over confrontation.
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Amsterdam
Brept
von Kuchtmann
Plot to Cripple America in War Made in Chicago
Federal probes into IWW raid documents reveal a nationwide antiwar conspiracy tied to draft obstruction, crop burnings, strikes, and anti allied propaganda. Investigators trace operations to Chicago with funds possibly from German sources and plan a broad grand jury review across multiple states.
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America
Chicago
Washington, D. C
U. 8
Federal Grand Jury
TI. W. W
Pleta
Enid
Grand Jury
Grand Slo
United Air
Pacific Northwest
Gregory
United States
Fitts
Germany Must Get Rid of Her Rulers
Paris reports Premier Ribot urging Germany to shake off military tyranny to secure lasting peace. He says France and the civilized world seek a durable peace founded on justice and warns that aggression endangers all, calling on the German people to act.
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Germany
Paris
Marne
Ribot
France
Alsace
Lorraine
French expert explains new German Gotha bombers
Paris reports aviation expert Georges Prade describes Gotha airplanes used by Germany in bombing England. The biplanes have two motors totaling 420 horsepower, twin tractor propellers, and carry three crew members including pilot bomb thrower and machine gun operator. They can defend with quick firers if attacked.
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Paria
Gotha
England
Georges Prade
Hoonch
Eure
Paper money rises as gold stock shrinks in Germany
The Reichsbank reports 159,000,000 marks added to paper money, raising total note circulation to more than 1,900,000,000 marks. The gold reserve stands at 2,400,000,000 marks, while the reserve has fallen by about 60,000,000 marks from a year ago.
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Copenhagen
Longertal Bank
Germany
Pont Rank Ha
Poles Disappoint Teuton Conquerors
In Warsaw General Von Bezel er, governor general of the German-occupied Russian territory, admitted Germans failed to win Polish sympathy. He said Poles complain of no government yet but must endure temporary rule for the country’s good.
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Amsterdam
Warsaw
von Bezeler
Corn yield outlook rises as August weather boosts crops
The Department of Agriculture reports improved August conditions raise forecasts for corn and other major crops. It notes the 1917 corn crop could reach record levels if late frost does not strike, with spring wheat and oats also rallying in parts of the Midwest and Plains while drought affects regions in the Northwest and North Dakota.
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Kansas
Ttme
Oklahoma
Lowa
Cisrlen
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Pacific
North
Thakota
Minnesota
Dakoota
Central
Mormora
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Minneastie
South Dakota
Draft Plans Expand as War Department Projects More Troops
Washington officials outline a plan for two million men in active service or training by June 30, with a winter draft of 500000. By October 10 the armed force should reach 1590000, and if equipment and accommodation expand, a further call may be sent to the president. Secretary Baker indicated the department’s estimates were approved and the draft would proceed.
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Washington
Sept
War Department
Maker
Congressional
Baker
Agricultural condition and yield indicators from last year to 1911-15 average
The report compares crop conditions and indicated yields across multiple items including corn, sweet pointers, tobacco, flux, nice, hay, and sugar beets. It shows percent conditions, month-to-month changes, year-over-year figures, and yields per acre aligned to 1911-15 averages. Strong entities include 1911-15 average and last year figures, with multiple crop names and yield numbers.
War Tax Splits Republicans in New Hampshire Campaign
Washington dispatch reports the war tax issue widening rifts within the Republican Party. Wealth conscription advocates announce a campaign to stump New Hampshire for Henry F Bellis Democrat and wealth conscriptionists Kenpon Hersh and Johnson plan similar touring. The drive aims to seek reection of Bellis and build support for tax measures amid the political split.
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Washington
Henry F. Bellis
Kenpon
Hersh and Johnson
Income Tax Hire Rejected in Senate
Washington Sept. 7 retention of the income provisions totaling 542,200,000 including 492,200 for individuals was voted preliminarily. The Lakollette amendment aimed to raise the base figure to 641,651,000 with Senators Borah Brady Grenna Hardwick Hollis Gustin Johnson of California Jones of Washington Kenyon Lakollette McNary Norris Poin dexter Reed Sheppard Sutherland Thompson Trammell and Vardaman voting for the change.
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Washington
Senate
Lakollette
Gusting
Johnson
California
Jones
Kenyon
McNuary
Norris
Poindexter
Reed
Sheppard
Sutherland
Thompson
Trammell
Vardaman
Brewers Direct Cleanup Against Chicago Resorts
Chicago brewers and allied liquor dealers announce a campaign to ban dancing skating and vaudeville in cafes selling liquor They favor only band concerts in venues seating 600 or more and say they have investigated local cabarets and dance halls as part of a liquor control plan led by William Logner president of the brewers association to clean house
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Chicago
Chicago Brewers’ Association
Chicago Hetail Liquor Dealers’ Annelation
William Logner
The
Brewers’ Association
Government Rail Line Delayed By Rising Costs
Rising labor and material costs threaten to push back the government railroad project. Officials note current work is about 22 percent over the estimate and seek to decide if a revised budget can fund the completion despite higher wages and supplies.
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Weehington
DCL
Boot
Lane
North Dakotan Wounded Report From Canadian Casualty List
The Canadian casualty list names wounded soldiers including Alem, Clarke, Butte Montana, and Prank Moppa Cayuga Ontario with Oiuwa Ontario Rept 7 noting a North Dakotan among the injured.
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Ont
Alem
Clarke
Butte
Mont
Moppa
Cayuga
N. Das Amo
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Birkenhead
Edward Carson
League of Nations
Belgium
Hague
Sir Edward
Edward
Council of Defense
Kuehlmann
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