Rumanians Pressing On In Dobrudja And Rumanians Near Lemberg
Reports from Bucharest and Berlin detail Rumanian gains in Dobrudja near Enigen and ongoing battles to defend the Constanza corridor. German and Bulgarian forces push back in Transylvania while Turkish units reinforce eastern fronts as Entente gains appear in Macedonia and pressure on Bulgaria and Greece grows.
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Macedonia
Florina
Monastir
Berlin
London
Dobrudja
Turks In Galicia Beat Off Russian Attacks
The war office reports Turkish troops in Galicia repulsed violent Russian assaults from the morning of the 16th to the evening of the 17th during a 45 hour battle. Turkish forces held their positions and captured 400 Russians, including two officers, with no other major events noted.
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Berlin
Sofia
Dobrudin
Rumania
Constantania
Plack
von Mackennen
Galicia
Volhynia
Teutonic
Brusiloff
Constantinople
London
War Office
Last of Bulgarians Cleared From Florina Front
Paris reports the last Bulgarian units have been cleared out of Florina near the Macedonian front. After the town fell, Bulgarians held out in houses and 100 prisoners were taken. Serbian forces also captured Height 2626, while Bulgarians countered on the heights north of Sisoder.
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Paris
Florina
War Office
Kasimakealan Range
Clone Quarters
British Troops Take 200 German Trenches South of Arras
London September 20 British forces south of Arras captured 200 trenches in an official British army statement issued today. The report notes the action was conducted by British troops with success and outlines the progress in the sector.
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Rumanian War Office
Dobrudja
Enigen
Constanza-Tzernavodsa
London
Arras
Release More Troops To Home States Reported
Washington dispatch says General Funston notified the War Department that the First Vermont and Second New York infantry regiments will be returned to their home states. Tennessee units are en route to the border to relieve them as Funston plans to return to Washington upon their arrival.
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Washington, D. C
Punston
War Department
Vermont
New York
Boon
Tennessee
Funston
Opon
German and Bulgar Forces Hit Heart of Rumania
German and Bulgarian advances push toward the heart of Romania with a westward thrust to the river, advancing along the Dobrudia railroad while supply lines to Constanta on the Black Sea face serious threat as Russians aid Romanian defenses.
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Dobrudia
Interior
Constanta
Black Sea
Greece Moves Toward War Over Kavala Prisoners
Athens reports Greece has issued an ultimatum to Germany and Bulgaria demanding return of Kavala soldiers captured when Kavala fell to German and Bulgarian troops. Conflicting accounts place about 1,000 to 20,000 troops moved to Germany or Greece, with Greek cabinet signaling possible departure from neutrality to join the Entente.
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Florina
Lake Ostrovo
Sofia
Greece
Balkans
Germany
Kavala
Somme
Paris
Hill 76
Athens
Bulgaria
Lawes
Berlin
Aroniki
Thacom
Premiser Kalogeropoulos
Cireek
London
Reuter
Somme losses put at about 500000 British and French
Ferlin reports from Sayville via wireless that British and French losses in the Somme battle have reached about 500000 men. The English press hailed local victories after taking Flers Martinch and Courcelette on the first day, but analysis shows only 1600 sq km of gains for 3 percent.
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Sayville
Battle of the Somme
Whainees
Somme
King George
Douging Haig
Flers
Martinmich
Courcelette
Banks Closed in Retaliation Mexico City Action Cited
New London Conn Sept 20 The Mexican members of the Joint Mexican American commission told American reps that the order forcing the National bank and the Bank of London and Mexico to close was largely retaliatory It required banks to hold metallic reserves equal to the value of issued notes Dollar for dollar The Mexican rep said that certain banking houses especially the two closes had persistently embarrassed the administration by reactionary tactics aimed at devaluing the Carranza currency
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New London
Conn
Joint
National Bank
Bank of London
Mexico
Mexico City
China appeals to America through Minister Reinsch
China appeals to the United States to protect the country from Japanese encroachments. Messages conveyed by Paul Reinsch, the American minister to Peking, indicate protests will be directed to Japan, which is believed to have a definite course of action.
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China
Washington
Paul Reinsch
Peking
United States
Japan
Brooklyn Bakers Ask Flour Embargo
About 200 Brooklyn bakers adopted resolutions demanding federal and state investigations into rising flour prices and urged President Wilson to convene a special session to declare a wheat export embargo. They warned flour could reach 14 dollars a barrel and bread 20 cents a loaf next spring without action.
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New York
Wilson
Congress
Brooklyn
Yeggs Crack Safe at Polk City Postoffice
Des Moines Iowa Sept 20 Safe crackers at Polk City twenty miles north of Des Moines blew the post office safe early this morning About 200 in stamps and 100 in currency were taken Residents heard the muffled explosion but paid no attention The bandits escaped by auto
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Des Moines
Polk City
La Follette Ignored by Wisconsin Republicans
In a midnight session the Wisconsin Republican convention adopted a platform praising Hughes Fairbanks and the national party. It calls for a special legislature session to enfranchise soldiers on the Mexican border. No mention of Senator Lak Follette. George A. West of Milwaukee elected state chairman.
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Madison
Wis
Hughes
Fairbanks
National Party
Lak Follette
George A. West
Milwaukee
Cummings Nominated for United States Senate Seat
New Haven Conn Sept 20. Homper 8. Cummings, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, was nominated for United States senator by the Democratic state convention here today. Morris Heardsley was chosen to head the state ticket for governor. Resolutions praise President Wilson and his administration and cite national legislation as evidence of party pledges adherence.
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New Haven
Conn
Homper
Cummings
Vicw
Democratic National Committee
United States
Morris Heardsley
Ite
Wilson
Ble
Change Election Date in Mexico City Assembly Delays
General Carranea issued notice altering delegate election date to October 22 from October 16 for a constitutional assembly in Mexico City. Assembly to meet in Queretaro on November 20 with first formal session set for December 14.
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Mexico City
Bopl
Carranea
Thessembly
Queretaro
National death rate hits historic low in 1916 data
Washington reports the 1916 death rate fell to 15 per 1 000 across 26 states and 41 cities with about 67 million people, the lowest in U S history. Previous rates were 13.6 in 1911 and higher earlier, with a steady decline noted in year-by-year census estimates.
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Washington
Bet
Dureau
Ify
Russians Resume Drive on Halicz
Petrograd reports a renewed Russian advance near Halicz amid fresh battles around Malicx Ga, with General Brusiloff reorganizing Nincalpalen nearwest Lemberg. Russians press from the north toward Halicz, attempting to sever railway lines while von Botlirer’s German corps faces strong Russian assault. The first phase saw all three Russian arms contributing, cavalry leading with notable charges.
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Petrograd
Offa Landing
Malicx
Heli
Brusiloff Thas
Nincalpalen
Lemberg
Halicz
Bussons
Nurayuvke
Haliez
Norayuvin
Count von Botlirer
Halles
Battle "tanks" invented by two British officers
London September 19 credit for the new traveling land forts used on the British front belongs to Lieut. Col Ed Swinton of the Intelligence department and Major Stern. Swinton will be remembered as an eye witness who wrote accounts of the early battles around Ypres for British papers. Stern is a businessman who has been for some time involved in military planning.
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London
Ed Swinton
Intelligence Department
Gentral Staff
Major Stern
Léiouterar
Swinton
Ypres
Stern
Russia to issue another war loan in October
London dispatch from Petrograd reports Russia plans a new 10 year war loan of up to 3 million rubles for war purposes. The sale price is set at 20 rubles per 100. The loan would mature at the end of October, according to Reuters.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Prspatel
Ta Iig
Germany to Expel Italian Residents on Trains
From Berne a report states Germany plans to expel about 1,000 Italians as retaliation for Italy’s actions. The Hallens will be sent from Germany to Switzerland by special trains, including many women, children, and the elderly.
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Germany
Berne
Switeover
Porta
Carman
Rerisa
Hock Island Arsenal Small Arms Plant Reopens
Rock Island reports the Hock Island arsenal small arms plant will reopen September 25 after an appropriation to resume operations. The plant, halted since 1912, will manufacture rifles and it is expected that at least one hundred workers will gain employment in this department.
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Rock Island
Hock Island Arsenal
Jury sworn to investigate Quebec bridge disaster
In Quebec on Sept 1 a coroner swore in a jury to probe the bridge disaster that occurred a week earlier, when the central span collapsed and 18 workmen perished.
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Quebec
Quy
Jolicoeur
Death God Unearthed by Dutch Explorer in West Indies
Captain de Mooy arrived in the United States with a rare artifact called the Death God and numerous specimens from a four month West Indies expedition. He found the cave sacred to natives who feared it, noting only one other known specimen in the world. The items will be displayed at the American Indian Museum in New York.
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United States
de Mooy
West Indies
de Booy
New York
Designs Might Power New Battle Cruisers
Eight times the power of late dreadnought engines is sought for the United States navy battle cruisers. Rear Admiral Griffin, chief of the bureau of steam engineering, is tasked with designing these mighty marine engines.
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Pennsylvania
United States Navy
Griffin
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Hussars Charge Mob in Chemnitz Streets
London dispatch reports serious rioting in Chemnitz after news of heavy losses in the Somme battle. Hussars charged the crowd after protesters sang The International. Five hussars died, 49 wounded, about 40 civilians killed, and 100 revolver carriers were arrested.
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London
Chemnitz
Hague
Chemnica
Somme
Hussars
Tirpitz Accused Of Withholding Facts In Submarine Controversy
In Berlin a dispute erupts as Professor Valentin accuses Admiral von Tirpitz of giving incorrect information to the Reichstag during the submarine controversy. Letters between Tirpitz and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg are cited. The admiral seeks Valentin’s discipline, while the chancellor declines to subject the professor to his authority.
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Berlin
London
Admiral von Tirpitz
Viletin
Rerchang
Valentin
Foreign Office
Adaira von Tirpitz
von Lethowen-Hollweg
Admiral von Tirpits
Reichsiag
von Bethimann-Hollweg
von Tirpitz
Five Men Die in Mount Union Explosive Plant Blast
Huntington Pa Sept 20 Five men were instantly killed and another fatally injured when the air dry house at the Mount Union plant of the Aeton Explosive company was wrecked in an early morning blast. The blast collapsed the building, while the rest of the plant sustained minor damage. The cage remains intact and will likely be moved.
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Huntington
Mount Union
Aeton Explosive Company
King of Norway Committed to Peace, Says Neutral Unity
King Haakon of Norway, at a dinner for Swedish and Danish ministers in Christiania, stated that the Scandinavian nations remain neutral. The remarks came amid ongoing conferences in Oslo focusing on regional peace and collaboration with the Exchange Tel rok company.
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Norway
London
Hking Maaken
Christiania
Wooorthy Tool
Exchange Telrok Company
Celine
Atite
Two Held in Blackmailing Case in Chicago
Chicago report notes the investigation into an alleged scheme targeting wealthy individuals across ports, with Hinton O. Clabaugh departing for talks with Attorney Connor Greggory. Suspect Inez Wroemlay is released for lack of evidence, while Edward Donahue and several associates face possible examination before a U S commissioner Friday.
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Chicago
Varlovs
Waahinton
Hinton O. Clabaugh
Department of Justice
Conor Chregury
Woodward
al Toe
Bod Wom
Inez Vtoemlay
Yeolorenky
Alo Edward Donahue
Aire Francea Chapman
George Lon
United States
Denied Fire Report About Frankfort Aerodrome Loss
The Overnean Nowe agency refutes a recently published report that an aerodrome near Frankfort burned, destroying zero airplanes with four nearly completed Meppelina. The agency states the claim is untrue.
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Kerlin
Bayville
Hep
Overnean Nowe
Frankfort
Longer Skirts Back in Style
New York fashion report notes fall styles favor longer ankle length skirts with flaring drapes and more fabric. Silk hosiery demand rises as experts say extremely short looks have fallen out of favor.
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New York
Enya
Sympathy Strike Threatens New York Transit System
New York City faces a threatened sympathy strike by street railway workers risking a tidal effect on 700000 laborers across trades. Mayor Mitchell appeals to Interborough President Shonts while business leaders and unions clash over averting a citywide shutdown as surface cars prove volatile and police battle strikes.
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New York
Mitehe
Theodore PL Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
New York Streets Railwaya
Public Service Commission
Thurasay
Poloce
California Limited Wreck Near Kingman Kills One
One to possibly two dead and eight injured in derailment of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe California Limited one mile east of Kingman Arizona. Engineer B H W Gholuon killed and fireman H A Osborn missing and reported probably killed. Four or five passengers two cooks and two waiters injured.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Westhound
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe “California Limited
Kingman
Aria
Santa Fe
BH. W. Gholuon
H. A. Osborn
Noodles
Seek to Reestablish Popes Temporal Power
London report from September 20 notes a movement to reestablish the pope's temporal power. German Catholic circles, via German votives, aim to shift influence from Rome and end papal sovereignty with support from Cologne Volke Zeitung.
Uncle Sam Has First Call On Steel Output
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania September 20 1946 steel companies in the Pittsburgh district notify customers of priority orders for 1947. If the United States government uses steel for naval and air programs deliveries will be arranged to favor government needs and specific sections such as reeled plates and shapes.
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Paa
Uwitomers
Carnegie Steel Company
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Tte Naval Promi
No Proof Ship Sunk by Torpedo Claim
Washington reports no conclusive evidence that the Italian bark Stella Del Mare was torpedoed off the Spanish coast. Two American sailors from its crew, aboard the vessel sunk a fortnight ago, sparked diplomatic inquiry as officials reviewed the incident.
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Ampertlean Seagnetote Reminded Se Toe Oinenmolwalve
Baale
Lmauile
Two Yankee Sailors on Torpedoed Ship
Washington officials report two American sailors from Haven, New Jersey on the torpedoed vessel Strathitus, torpedoed in the English Channel. State Department will seek definitive information from Germany, affidavits reportedly taken from the seamen for inquiry.
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Tone Goneral Rhinner
London
State Department
Aalbore
Wola Woollet
Pernaoweeney
Havenne
N. J
English
Germany
Rumor Villa Troops Seize City Amid Denials
El Paso reports fueled by rumors that Villa forces captured Chihuahua City after a Saturday assault. Consul Garcia and General Gongales disputed the claims while Major General Funston warned of possible disruption of the Chihuahua Juarez rail line. Authorities noted quiet in Mexican ports and peaceful Independence Day events.
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Tex
Chihuahua City
Ville
Francisco Gongiles
Juarez
Garcia
Ceneral Gongale
Odey
Chihuatiua City
San Antonio
Francis Villa
Funston
Hel
Trevinn
Chthuotiun
Villa
Carranza
Ceneral Bell
Vichinva
Ceneral Funcon
Chihuahua
Calder Leads Bacon In Primary Returns In New York
New York reports show William M. Calder extending his lead over Robert Bacon for the Republican U S Senate nomination after 1 005 districts reported. Calder carried Greater New York and leads statewide. Gov. Whitman ahead of Judge Seabury for governor. Progressive vote size and impact noted. results reflect regional shifts and party strength.
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William M. Calder
Robert Bacon
United States
Calder
Greater
Macon
Bacon
Charles & Whitman
Samuel Seabury
Itc
Whitman
San Diego Sun Backs Wilson and Johnson.
San Francisco Sept 2 supporters of Finian Jolimon, progressive candidate for United States senator from California, rally to endorse Woodrow Wilson. The San Diego Sun endorses Governor Johnson and the ticket, praising Hughes' renomination and Wilson’s reelection stance amid the 1912 progressive context.
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SAN Diego Sun
Wilson
Johnson
San Francisco
Finian Jolimon
Stepub
United States
California
Woodrow Wikeon
Sas Diego Sun
Am Iicdegreridort
I‘ithearth
Jehneon
Charles Evans Hughes
Wileon
Moratorium Extended by Paris Decree
A Paris decree published in the Journal officializes an extension of a moratorium, detailing the extension period and the governing authority. The measure affects ongoing operations and pending actions, with officials clarifying the new timeline and scope.
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Paris
Office Toding
New Yorks Ghetto and the Jewish World Power Myths
A piece condemns antisemitic screed claiming Jews control world events from a New York ghetto. It argues the claim is false, notes the danger of such rhetoric, and highlights Jewish communities seeking safety and acceptance rather than persecution. It references Zionist papers and warns against dispatching Jews across the United States to escape prejudice.
Car Headlight Mounting Advantage Described For Driver Seat
A note describes a new method to mount automobile headlights on the driver’s seat area and carry them within reach. The system aims to provide quick access and secure positioning during travel or roadside use.
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