Allies Press Gains Across Palestine Macedonia and France
Allied forces advance in Palestine Macedonia and France. Allenby’s troops push after routing Turks in Palestine. Haig advances toward St. Quentin as battles slow on the western front. Serbians cross the Vardar threatening Bulgarian positions around Uskub.
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Associated Press
Palestine
Macedonia
France
Allenby
Haig
St. Quentin
Vermand
Jordan
Anid
Hedjas
Es-Selt
Vardar
Gradske
Uskub
Lake Daian
Artillery Action Reported on French Front Near St Quentin
Paris reports active artillery last night on the front below St. Quentin and between the Aisne and Aislette rivers. No further artillery action is noted in today's summary.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Aijslette
Aisne
Bulgarians flee as Serbians advance near Monastir
London reports on September 24 that Serbians push across the River Vardar northeast of Monastir and engage Bulgarians. Bulgarians burn villages and stores as Serbians seize material near Prilep. Serbians move along the Gradsto Prilep road and reach the Drenska mountains to the southeast.
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London
Vardar
Monastir
Prilep
Gradsto
Drenska Mountain
Renege
British Repel Germans Near St Quentin Front
British forces press on the western front around St. Quentin and Vermond while field marshal Laig reports fighting to British advantage. In the Arras-Lens sector Germans try to dislodge British positions southeast of Gavrelle but are repulsed and the line remains intact.
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London
St. Quentin
West Front
Laig
Vermond
Arras-Lens
Gavrelle
Bulgarians Executed on Macedonian Front Report
Advices from the Macedonian front claim five hundred Bulgarians from a regiment were executed by German officers. Desertions are reported as the war continues.
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Saris
British Cavalry Take Haifa and Acre in Palestine Push
British cavalry move along the Mediterranean coast of Palestine and seize Haifa and Acre. Turkish forces retreat toward Amman on the Hedjaz railway as the British advance from the coast toward the Jordan.
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London
Mediterranean
Palestine
Haifa
Acre
Jordan
Ammen
Hedgas
Turkish Prisoner Total Likely Exceeds Twenty Five Thousand
London dispatch says the total number of Turkish prisoners will greatly exceed 25,000 as officially reported.
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London
Allies Will Use No Argument But Force
Ambassador Jusserand of France presents two vases to the Senate in appreciation of Viviani and Joffre. He states that France and the Allies believe Germany’s power for evil will be crushed by force, not argument, as they move toward the day of victory.
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Washington
Ambassa
Dor Jusserand
France
Senate
Viviani
Joffre
Germany
London
America
Switzerland
Milan
United States
von Kuhlmann
Russia
Turkey
Anglo-Greeks Advance Headline in Doiran Region
Anglo-Greek forces in the Doiran region join with Franco-Greek armies to the west and continue to push forward amid World War I operations near London.
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London
Doiran
Anglo-Greeks Reach Smokvitsa in Ten Mile Advance
The Anglo-Greeks advance ten miles up the Varnai river to Smokvitsa while Germans seek American influence. The Lokal Anzeiger in Berlin reports demands for parliamentary government under direct American influence.
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Smokvitsa
Varnai River
Amsterdam
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Gompers Arrives in Paris With American Labor Leaders
Samuel Gompers arrived in Paris today with a party of American labor leaders. The visit marks a notable labor diplomacy effort as they confirm to engage with French workers and officials during their stay.
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Paris
Samuel Gompers
Barnes Circus Parade Delights Town on Parade Day
Al G Barnes fourth ring circus arrives for two shows drawing hundreds for a noon parade. A Service Flag with 298 stars leads the procession as 1200 animals entertain, including elephants zebras camels and fierce felines. Three bands and a steam calliope heighten the festive mood.
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Belgium
al. G. Barnes
Government Plans for Cotton Price and Distribution
Washington reports a War Industries Board committee will study factors shaping cotton price and distribution with presidential approval. A second committee will handle United States and Allied needs purchasing. Southern lawmakers and agriculture officials discuss WB cooperation and seek a meeting with President Wilson.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Wilson
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Kaiser distributes Iron Crosses at Brier front visit
The Kaiser visited Brier near Metz and distributed 400 iron crosses. He spoke to German and Teuton wounded in their languages, praised Austrians, and reminded that Americans had pledged to return Alsace Lorraine. He vowed the Teutons will deliver the right answer at the right moment amid heavy fighting.
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London
Brier
Metz
Sie
Teuton
Amsterdam
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Louisiana Below Estimate in Manpower Enrollment
Washington report shows Louisiana with 209,129 enrollments in the manpower registration, below the 212,500 projected estimate for the period. Officials note the shortfall signals slower mobilization than anticipated and may affect broader allocation decisions.
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Louisiana
Washington
Fire damages Ney Willard Hotel in Washington City
A morning blaze at the Ney Willard Hotel in Washington caused about 100000 in damage. Police and fire officials investigate origins as hundreds of guests flee, among them Vice President Marshall, senators, representatives, diplomats, and their families.
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Washington
Ney Willard Hotel
Marshall
Fifth District Medical Society to Hold Monroe Fall Meeting
The Fifth District Medical Society will meet October 14 in Monroe Louisiana at City Hall. Doctors from the district will participate in discussions and a lunch will be served. A letter urges strong attendance to honor professional obligations during wartime. General Allenby’s Palestine success is noted in dispatches.
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Fifth District Medical Society
Monroe
J. Q. Qoraves
J. Vaughan
M. D
Council
Louisiana
Patriot ic Program Calhoun Thursday
The North Louisiana Agricultural Society will meet at the Experiment Station in Calhoun on Thursday September 26 for a combined patriotic and agricultural program. Music and a lunch are planned, and Secretary G D Cain invites attendees to come and bring a lunch.
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North Louisiana Agricultural Society
Experiment Station
Calhoun
G. D. Cain
Deaf pilots prove advantageous in early aviation tests
Tests in military aviation suggest deaf mates may become efficient aviators as they are never seasick and show no fear of heights or engine explosions. Deaf airmen lack one sense yet rely on their remaining senses, enabling steadier performance in flight.
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Washington
B. C
Trouble May Follow Railway Strike District Wide
London notes the Great Northern Railway area hit by a spreading strike this morning. Authorities fear major disruption to coal transport and dock traffic as Northern London Railway suspends service and roads serving the docks adjust traffic plans.
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London
Great Northern Railway
Coads
Northern London Railway
Allied Nations Not Bluffing War Cry From Allies
Geneva dispatch notes the Allied response to Austrian peace proposals. The Rhenish Westphalian Gazette says the Allied refusal was unanimous and sincere. The note emphasizes a serious position and that peace offers come from the Allies.
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Geneva
LFF and Jones Hope of How Both Arrested Victory Ended
Lee and Thad Jones are praised overtonteane by Sherere Ghaner, Berne correspondent, in a bitter peeling piece against America.
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Lff
Jones
Lee
Thad Jones
Sherere Ghaner
Berne
America
Men Held On Bond In Louisiana Assault Case
Reports say D C Meeks C C Lee and Thad Jones were arrested in Bonham Texas after a suspected assault on George Robinson near Monroe Louisiana. Sheriff Grant wired that all three may resist return to Louisiana and asked for papers to bring them back.
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Thad Jones
George Robinson
T. A. Grant
Bonham
Texas
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Louisiana
Grant
Milton Coverdale
Monroe
Meeks
C.C. Lee
Lee
Jones
Robinson
Shreveport
Ascude
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