Battle of Aisne Seen Hanging On Allied Outflank Efforts
London reports from Sept 24 describe heavy losses as Allied plans to outflank the German right wing influence the Battle of the Aisne. British airmen fly long distances from Montrose to Salisbury, while Russia nears Przemysl and Cracow. Serbians report daily gains at Ljubovina amid large German casualties and prisoner flows.
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Cracow
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Antwerp
England
Belgium
France
Montrose
Scotland
Salisbury
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Azoukir
Hogue
Cressy
Final vote near for Clayton anti trust bill
Washington reports the Clayton anti trust bill nearing final deliberation after months of study. The conference report tightens interlocking directorates and exclusive contracts with limits on bank and corporate directors and tying sales arrangements.
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Conference Committee
Wilson
Senate
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Gompers Addresses Labor Convention in Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, spoke at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America convention in Indianapolis. He called the European war the most brutal in history and praised Congress for laws that protect workers and improve conditions.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Gompers
Congress
Reduction in Salaries Proposed by Senator Sheppard
Senator Sheppard of Texas proposed a salary cut for federal officials, including senators representatives officers and the president. The plan, to last one year from November 1 1914, ranges from two to twelve percent depending on salary level to ease the war era treasury strain.
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Army
Navy
Sheppard
Texas
Europe
Stringent measures by Secretary McAdoo urged banks to lend fairly
Secretary McAdoo ordered national banks to extend legitimate credit and charge normal interest rates. He telegraphed ten banks in the South that requests for extra crop moving funds would be denied for now. He cited widespread money hoarding and extreme reserve piling, pledging daily names of banks with excessive reserves. He noted state banks would be asked for information, while the goal was to restore confidence and curb credit restrictions.
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Washington
McAdoo
Efforts to Patch Up Differences Between Carranza and Villa
In Mexico City on September 24 the Associated Press reports ongoing efforts to reconcile between Carranza and Villa. General Pablo Gonzales, head of the federal army, sent Villa a peace appeal listing eight reasons to avoid further fighting.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Carranza
Villa
Pablo Gonzales
Winy of Bast
Villa Defies Gen Garranza President Wilson May Delay U.S. Troop Removal
Mexican revolutionary leader Victoriano Huerta and General Venustiano Carranza dispute influence as President Wilson considers delaying the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico City. The tension raises questions about U.S. policy and regional stability.
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Wilson
United States
Villa Carranza split risks Mexican turmoil and US delay
Washington reports a major split between General Villa and General Carranza risks renewed conflict in Mexico. Villa disavows Carranza and cancels participation in the Mexico City convention, while Carranza suspends railroad service north of Aguas Calientes to probe Obregon's status. The crisis could delay US troop removal from Vera Cruz.
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Washington
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Wilson
United States
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Mexico
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Aguas Calientes
Obregon
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Bryan
White House
Refugee Camp News Signals Split From Carranza
Refugees in San Antonio react with pleasure to news of a division from General Carranza as Gen. Gustavo Maas leads the movement. The city serves as a temporary headquarters for many seeking safety and new beginnings.
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Carranza
Gustavo Maas
Second in Command Admits Carranza Won't Satisfy Villa Followers
General Maas testified that he supported peace and could not join the revolution. He claimed he financed forces and arms to back Villa’s success for civil government, saying Villa's organization in Northern Mexico was already perfected and that people were counted for.
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Villa Declares Independence and Splits from Carranza
Gen Francisco Villa denounces central government led by Venustiano Carranza and proclaims independence. He claims Chihuahua Sonora Zacatecas and part of Coahuila have joined the uprising and vows to confront usurpers. Obregon plans to leave for El Paso as Villa rushes troops to face Carranza forces from Zacatecas.
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Francisco Villa
Mexico
Bo Venustiano Carramza
Sonora
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Coahila
Genera Obregon
Villa
Carramza
Marines End Riot Incursion in Vera Cruz
American marines quelled a small riot in Vera Cruz as Constitutionalists who entered the city resisted patrol orders. Marines under Captain Hooker moved into the crowd and dispersed the disturbance after offensive remarks were hurled at U.S. troops.
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Increased export trade with Canada urged by Philadelphia official
Dudley Bartlett of the Philadelphia Foreign Trade Bureau says wartime shifts open a large market for Made in America goods in Canada. Canada imports from Germany and Austria Hungary total about 16 million yearly while imports from France Belgium and Russia vanish, creating a deficit Canada will seek to fill from Britain or the United States.
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Belgium
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Grea Britain
United States
Franco British Forces Advance Reported In War Coverage
Reports indicate an advance of Franco British forces as war coverage notes potential curtailment of imports from the mother country, which last year totaled 149 646 556 dollars.
Democratic campaign buttons praise Wilson in 1924 push
The Democratic National Committee floods the country with buttons to rally supporters. Slogans include Win With Wilson Watchful Waiting Wins Stand By Wilson the Man on the Job War in Europe Peace in America God Bless Wilson and Wilson Peace and Prosperity.
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Wilson backs Red Cross drive for war relief
President Wilson endorsed a national appeal by the American Red Cross urging special collections in churches on October 4, designated Peace Sunday, to boost funds for European war relief efforts.
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Washington
Wilson
American Red Cross
European War Relief Fund
President Wilson pledge aid to farmers on cotton loan
President Wilson told a large group of southern farmers and congressmen that he understood the cotton crisis and would consider a government loan. He warned against adopting an unsound policy that could embarrass the country later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New Russian Treaty May Replace Old
Washington reports Russia may sign a peace commission treaty with the United States and seek a commerce and navigation pact to replace the Taft era agreement. Diplomats see the move as a safeguard against sudden war and note potential easing of anti Jewish restrictions could pave the way for a broader understanding. The prior treaty was voided in 1913 over Jewish exclusion.
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Taft
Bryan
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Spain
China
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Permanent Commission
Congress
Though Turning Movement Faces Strong Resistance
A turning movement appears to encounter substantial opposition amid mounting pushback. Officials and observers describe heavy resistance from local groups and political factions, potentially slowing progress and prompting calls for strategy reassessment.
Rustem Bey to Retire and Allied Advances in France
The report notes Rustem Bey to retire after an interview criticized by the Turkish ambassador and Wilson’s return home. Allied forces push in France with Peronne captured after fierce resistance as German reinforcements dig in. Paris says Meuse fighting persists while German center pressures. British North China forces land near Kiao Chow area in neutral Loashan Bay. Serbian victory at Preazko near Sarajevo reported amid conflicting eastern theater updates.
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Meuse
North China
Kiao Chow
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Sara
Turkish Ambassador Rustem Bey to retire from U S
Washington reports Turkish ambassador Rustem Bey told President Wilson he has not changed his views from a recent interview and will depart the United States within a fortnight. The interview drew official protests and the President may refuse to receive diplomats whose comments he finds objectionable.
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United States
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Navy closes wireless station at Siasconsett
Washington Sept 24 The Marconi wireless station at Siasconsett Massachusetts will close at noon tomorrow by order of Secretary Daniels after the company refused to pledge compliance with naval censorship rules.
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Marconi
Siasconsett
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