Open Door Policy Endures in Russo Japanese Treaty Denials
Washington reports both Japan and Russia denied any plan to repeal or weaken the 1907 and 1910 open door commitments to China. Ambassadors Guthrie and Francis received assurances that the new treaty does not alter those provisions, preserving China's independence and equal trade opportunity. The State Department welcomed the clear replies and expects no further inquiries.
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Washington
Japan
Russia
United States
China
Guthrie
Tollo
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
Department
Mace
Nya
Ambansador Guthrie
Far East
Mande
Rucelon
Amhemador
Toneo
Empire of China
Gann Emerges as Likely Next Speaker of House
Reports from Chicago say Rep Jim Mann the Republican House leader won renomination by a large vote over Rev Melborne P Poynton a Progressive who opposed him This renomination signals Mann likely reelection to Congress and possibly becoming Speaker if Republicans control the House Despite some Republican opposition it appears unlikely he will be blocked from the speakership
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Washington, D. C
Newn
Chicago
Jim’ Mann
House
Melbourne P. Poynton
Mann
Congress
Pope Urges Protection of Art Works During War
In view of bombardments of Venice the pope renews a call to protect churches monuments and art treasures. Monsignor Fal Ponke, a noted Vatican figure, urges safeguarding cultural heritage as the war continues.
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Rome
Venice
Benedict
Auninia
al Ponke
Vietina
Great Business Year Ahead Farrel Thinks
Farrell, president of a Loud Steel company, predicts a prosperous year for the nation in 1916. He says the steel and iron industry will likely operate at capacity as the country rebuilds and expands its munitions output.
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Farrel
Pittobireh
Greece Considers Cabinet Change With Full War Powers
King Constantine seeks to form a new Greek cabinet with Dimitracopulos as premier and full policy control to face the crisis. Dimitracopulos demands wide powers to act, up to Greece entering the war, as entente influence rises. Kavala forts have fallen to Bulgarians, with rioting, looting, and threats to American lives and tobacco interests.
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Athens
London
Constantine
M. Dimitracopulos
Justice
Dimitracopulos
Aie
Crisia Ealls
Greece
Aar
British Bungle Efforts to Force Grecian Entry
In Athens and Piraeus the Greek cabinet collapses as allied fleet pressures and internal strife thwart Greece from joining the war. Iula Lon don reports that a dissatisfed Greek official says entente impatience threatens prolonged conflict and King Constantine seeks a premier to push departure from neutrality.
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Grecian
Athena
Greece
Iula
London
Alexander Zaimis
Pireus
Athens
Legation
Zaimis
Entente
Associated Press
Constantine
Marine Eagle Defeats Chinese Game Cock in Pit
United States Marines at the American legation in Peking reportedly defeated an undefeated Chinese cock in a mast mascot match. The eagle supposedly struck with decisive blows and then killed the bird, ending the challenge as Marines anticipate no further fights.
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Peking
China
United States Marines
Sierras
Milk production costs to be investigated by agriculture department
Washington reports complaints from milk producers about rising costs and dwindling returns. W J Spillman of the farm management office said he will appoint a study to inspect nationwide milk production costs and justify higher prices. Epillman notes beef cattle scarcity and excessive dairy regulation have raised milk costs.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
W. J. Spillman
Office of
Farm Management
Abr
Epillman
Former theater managers sue over alleged alienation of affection
Emil Dolin, formerly manager of the Lanprons theater, sues Wall partner Beker, Wall theater part owner, for 10009 claiming the defendant alienated the plaintiff's wife. The couple now reside in Majaha after moving months ago.
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Fremont
Net
Emil Dolinaon
Lanprons
Beker
Wall
Wall Theater
Will
Mee
Johtmin
Majaha
Lackawanna Pros Persists With 6 Percent Dividend
The Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company, a major wartime beneficiary in New York, declared four quarterly dividends of 1 percent from current earnings, lifting the common stock yield to 6 percent. the last record showed a 1 percent payment.
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Lackawanna
New York
Lackawanna Bivel Company
Car Magnates Fight To Finish Strike Amid City Turmoil
In New York a sympathetic strike by 70 000 unionists looms if Mayor Mitchel and the public service commission fail to reach a settlement. Leaders predict large scale participation and mass meetings as transit officials refuse arbitration, while surface car service deteriorates and elevated lines handle the strain.
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New York
Mitchel
Public Service Commission
James P. Holland
State Federation of Labor
Wiy
Manhattan
Bronx
Westchester
Eighty-Six Street
Union Square
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Meyer London
Car Men's Union
Motor Ornilus Company
Transit Company
Interborough Ranld Transit Company
Ernduel Reater
Jeondera
Whiking Street Railway
Weatchester Avenue
Car Crown
Thousands Urge Removal of Troops From Border
Washington letters flood the war department urging the guard be sent home from the border. Thousands respond including many from Iowa and Democratic politicians who view it unwise to keep the guard in service.
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Washington
War Department
Iowa
Four Die in Detroit Blaze Amid Fire Rescue Efforts
Four people perished in a Detroit fire with others trapped on upper floors. Rescue crews found victims on the second and third levels as smoke and flames engulfed a residence. one man who jumped from a window was reported to be in critical condition.
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Detroit
Alieh
Salvation Army
Fo Péhio
Love
Prairie OF and Gias declares dividends in Independence
Independence Sept 14 Prairie OF and Gias company declared a quarterly dividend of 54 per share and an extra dividend of 2 per share payable October 31 to stockholders of record September 30.
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Independence, Run
Prairie OF & Gias Company
Bulgarian protest over atrocities in Dobrudja and Rumenians
Telegram from Botin agency reports Bulgaria condemns alleged Romanian atrocities in Dobrudja and calls for punitive measures. Sofia to invite neutral diplomats for district inquiry while protesting to neutral powers. Romanian actions include burning villages and massacres of civilians during retreat.
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Bertin
Whitelees
Bayville
Botin
Hulgaria
Dobrudja
Prem
Sofia
Berlin
Sayville
Fett
Dobrivlia
Ciskioy
Altomrovs
Serebarna
Turtakeal
Siletria
Sanaa
Siliatria
Alifit
Doanube
Kalipetrown
Altmir
Crodmur
Walarass
Federal investigation to probe federal ownership controls
Chicago readers learn that a broad inquiry will examine government management of rail telegraph lines express services river and ocean transportation and other public utilities. Senator Newlands of Nevada will chair the joint House subcommittee inquiry to be conducted under President Wilson's guidance starting November 20.
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Chicago
Benatur Newlands
Nevada
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Newlands
Join
Howse
Benale
Newlands Y
Newland
Preallent Wilson
Two Parties Nite on Woman for Congress
Seattle voters hear a women's congressional candidacy with Mia Scot and Pran Axtell as nominees. The Wisconsin legislator and campaign team include Mirella Migfinson and other local figures. The candidate list features Lindsay Hadioy and a DePauw alumna among supporters and advisors.
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Congress
Seattle
Wash
Scot
Mia
Prandon
Axtell
Theketa
Wishei
Whiteam
Mirella Migfinson
U Hovollet
Min
Astell
Sephyes
Belinehas
de Pauw
Hachialor
Ae Danterin
Lindsay
Hadioy
Small Craft Sunk Off Shore In Unknown Incident
Fragmentary report indicates a small craft sank with eleven crew unaccounted for. Vague references to Fécanny Frenne and Anglis Invention suggest maritime setting but details are unclear.
Stock Quotions Reach New High Levels on Heavy Trade
New York September 15 Extraordinary rise in the stock market during war fortnight shows heavy early trading with about 590000 shares changing hands. Bethlehem Steel advances to 876 United States Steel leads gains, Studebaker Industrial Alcohol and other major issues rise 4 to 6 points. High prices for Reading Union Pacific New Haven and copper stocks. strong buying from out of town fuels brisk volume.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
United States Steel
Studebaker
Lackawanna Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
Pricon
Ratle
Althovweh Reading
Union Pacific Sn
New Haven
Republic Steele
Central Motors
Olin
Reading
Siso
Milla
Marines
Suspect in British Columbia bank robbery arrested in Chicago
Chicago reports authorities arrested Martha Finnigan a saloon keeper in connection with the five year old Bank of Montreal branch robbery at New Westminster BC Loot around 271 000 Canadian dollars. Finnigan linked to Michael J Flannigan and Michael Shortall arrest in Toronto.
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Chicago
Martha H. Fhinntfan
Mysteriou
Bank of Montreal
New Westminister
Finnnigan
Toronto
Canada
Michael H. Shortall
Hank of
Flannigan
Shortall
Westminiater
Plannixon
Michael J. Flannigan Jie
British Columbia
Eink
Charles Larkin
Detentive Bureau
Plannin
Rottery
Finnigan
Flennigan
Charies Larkin
Paareat
Mnd
Villa attacks feared near Chihuahua already reported
General Punston said Gemerg Mell at BK Pass sent a message that reports indicate an attack by Francie Villa feared by Carranzistas. De facto government troops were rushed into the area from the south as Pershing dispatches placed Villa near Guerrero, about miles west of Chihuahua.
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San Antonio
Tex
Punston
Gemerg Mell
BK Pass
Pershing
Guerreray
Chibmomhan
Woman and Son Found Dead in Minnesota Home
Sheriffs discovered William Devine and his young son dead with bullet wounds in their Hemid Minnesota residence. Neighbors say the woman sought protection earlier from an estranged partner, who was later separated. Police continue to investigate a murky murder case.
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William Devine
Fer
Murder suspect says others also must pay
Ironwood Mich mid Sept a murder suspect, Arthur Waltonen, accuses others of involvement in the killing of Mrs Elimateth Niehaly, a wealthy New York widow. He is en route to New York City in detective custody. Coonie Twine, confined in Sing Sing, faced bond in the conspiracy case.
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Ironwood
Mid
Arthur Waltonen
Elimateth Niehaly
New York
New York City
Nat
Sing Sing
Newark Mass Casualty Report From Collapse Tragedy
Five men died including Samuel Botkin president of the Interstate Mining and company in New Jersey after a collapse. Several others were injured as workers rushed to respond to the disaster. Authorities have not released final casualty tallies and are investigating the incident.
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Newark
N. J
Samuel Botkin
Ion Puny
Woniniaw
Louwis Menon
Petaoni
Meeting Notes From Local Trial Work Session
Fragmentary OCR text describes a meeting with judges and a local trial work session. Mentions Beauty Jones and a line 1 reference, but details are unclear.
Courts Deny Murder Charge In Local Case
An Alpire defendant and associates appear in Sparinetl court as murder charges are denied. Key figures Alpire Tex Rep. Me Narns and official United States justice personnel indicate ongoing legal proceedings with dates set for July.
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Alpire Tex
Sparinetl
Alpire
Hooper
Haren
Bility Ae
Butler
Birth
United Stator
Jfntly
Wepy Mororna
Woman Dies at 101 in Local Home
A centenarian woman died at her home early today aged 101. Her family said she planned to celebrate her hundredth birthday in November and had recently been in failing health. Local authorities did not release additional details.
Lowden Opposes Dunne in Illinois Gubernatorial Race
Chicago area returns from yesterday's primary show Frank C. Lowden leading the Republican field and Gow Edward F. Penne atop the Democratic side. Donne's plurality over Brinton is about 75,000. Lowden over Hull about 5,000. Oglesby leads for lieutenant governor with roughly 150,000. Lorimer’s sixth district bid faltered. McDermott appears headed for defeat. Woman vote low, about 34 percent. Democratic women outvoted Republicans.
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Chitaro
Cook County
Frank C. Lowden
Republican
Gow Edward F. Penne
Democoraat
Donne
Brinton
Lowden
Hull
Oglesby
Repubican
Hutmann
Hor
Lorimer
Arthur W. Fulton
Medill Motormick
Wos
William I. Mawson
Chiperfield
Bernnt
Olone
McCormick
Maron
Previnete
Conk County
William Bites Willams
Pittefield
Everett Jennings
Chicago
James Manon
Lotuw
Attebourne F. Jeyiston
James T. McDermott
Charles Martin
Chitnen
William Lorimer
Conifeas
Carranza Proposes to Stop Speculation Amid Border Talks
New London Sept 14 Serious consideration is being given by the Mexican American joint commission to establish some form of international protocol along the Mexican border. American members met with the Mexican conference to study mining decrees and advise on military conditions with Major General Miles. They expect the commission to return to border protocol after tentative internal agreement on a course to pursue.
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New London
Conn
Horder
Teybes
Tonio
Cori
Miles Ae
Wineat
Cite
Joi
Exarminarian
Wren Cag Pann
State Department
Crrranss
Olate
Oman
Pontinar
Wilson and McAdoo Meeting News Report
A garbled 1920s style report describes Wilson and McAdoo meeting while references to New London Conn and other officials suggest a political or administrative session. The text mentions signatures and executive papers but its exact event is unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Gianiine i
Goring
New Loni
McAdge
Central Powers Convene to Plan Bulgaria Campaign
A Rome wireless dispatch reports the Central Powers’ high command holding a key conference at the Kaiser’s headquarters. Attendees include Germany’s chancellor and war staff, Austria Hungary’s Archduke Charles, King Ferdinand, Enver Pasha, and other top leaders. The talks focus on future strategies and eastern front decisions.
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Kaiser
London
Rome
Germany
Austria
Til- Wepice
von Bethimann-Hollweg
Pfeld Marechal von Hiindenburs
von Ludendorf
Archduke Charles
Austria- Hungary
Ferdinand
Prines
Bul- Karta
Enver Pasha
Frankfurter Zeitung
British Gain at Ginchy on Somme Front
British forces report progress north of Ginchy on the Somme with a raid near Souches taking prisoners. The war office notes continued artillery bombardments south of the Somme and near Thiepval while French and allied troops repel German assaults on various fronts.
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Ginchy
London
Hritheh
Somme Frank
Somme
Usu
Posieres
Thiepval
Ginehy
Souches
Vari
Bomnie
Verdun
War Office
Soming
Meuse
Vashapire Wood
Serbians Hold Front As Fighting Rages in Macedonia
Serbian forces report gains along the Vardar sector with trenches captured near Vetrenik and northwest of Lake Ostrovo. Enemy resistance remains heavy with artillery exchanges and aerial activity noted on Struma and Dolma fronts.
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Parise
Vetrenik
Lake Chtrevo
Allion
Vardar
Havonet
Kovel
Vetrentk
Ostrowe
Lake Ostrovo
Malkanidze
Lordon
Struma
Dolma
Beni
Russians and Rumanians Make Stand In Dobrudja
An official report from the war office states German Bulgar forces attacked along the Dobrudja region. In the Silletréy area on the right bank of the Dente the Hunaniine roiling’s sores of attack and eight Huhaun were captured during renewed assaults.
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Dobrudja
Great Forest Fires Rage in California Two
Fire crews battled widespread blazes across central and northern California as hundreds of firefighters fought to control fast moving flames. Officials reported multiple fires threatening communities with air alarms and evacuations underway in several counties including Monterey and Los Angeles area suburbs.
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Tobicco
Marine Eagle
Virginia Lazenby Geft
Kate Lehane
Mexico
Lake Worth
Texas
Virginia Lazenby
Mas
Howe
Leonilon
Anne PY
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Chuhuua
Villa
General Funston
PIVE
Ladiet Montaganel
Lowen
Dunne
Illinois
Carranza
Wilson
McAdoo
Teutonic Powers
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Ametenium
Herlin
Lomwleni
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Homme
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