Not Guilty Verdict In Bryson Case At Moose Club
The commonwealth against William FE Bryson, Moorse club steward, faced illegal liquor charges. The jury, after a long deliberation, returned not guilty but with costs to be paid by Bryson. Sheriff Carl Johnson reported nearly 2000 calls about the verdict as the case concluded with a cost compromise.
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Commonwealth
William FE. Bryson
Moose Club
Porter
Carl Johnson
Johnston
J. Norman Martin
James A. Chambers
Mr. Martin
Battle of Aisne Engulfs million as Germans, Allies clash
Paris dispatch reports a decisive 120 mile front battle between German forces and Anglo French troops from St Quentin to the Meuse. More than two million men engaged with up to half a million reinforcements, as Germans defend hills above the Aisne and rail their positions while the line shifts east to west.
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France
Douai
Franklin P. Merrick
I. N
Paris
St. Quentin
Meuse
The
Marne
Aisne
Craonne
Forest of
L’aigle
Rheims
Aigne
Grannis Prefers City Poor Farm
Police found Harry Grannis with drink on Warner's Row vicinity after reports of chicken theft. He was jailed and offered a choice to work at the city poor farm or be held. the mayor decided he should be placed at the poor farm.
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Warner’s Row
Harry Grannis
Harry
Grannis
Gran
Volunt
Bankers And Brokers To Pay War Tax
Democratic leaders on the ways and means committee advance an emergency bill substituting a stamp tax for freight taxes. The plan, backed by President Wilson, seeks a $105 million annual yield from taxes on bankers brokers tobacco gasoline and amusements with varied caps by entity and business size.
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Washington
Underwood
House
Democratic Caucus
Wilson
Simmons
Finance Committee
Seereee
Weston’s Foot Care Advice Given to Police
At the police station this afternoon a letter from Edward Payson introduced a local pedestrian expert known as Weston who offers foot care remedies. Weston, a seasoned hiker, gives tips on beat relief and announces a lecture test for the section.
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Edward Payson
Weston
Allies Bring Up Legions of Fresh Troops
Paris reports a renewed Allied push north of the Aisne as Gen Joffre adds fresh units to the front. Gallieni says Allied positions are strong along the line and ammunition and supplies are ample. Muddy roads hinder artillery, aiding German withdrawals and the loss of several guns.
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Franklin P. Merrick
I. N. 8S
Paris
Aisne
Joffre
Gallieni
Gen. Gallieni
von Kluck
Bordeaux
la Fere
Crepy
Laon
Braisne
Vitry Les Rheims
Attigni
Bazancourt
Sillery
Jovians Celebrate Banquet and New Members
Members of the New Castle Jovian order held a 7 PM meeting at Odd Fellows hall adding J D Harris from John Electric W H Mercer William B Foster from Bell Telephone and J L Ball from Pennsylvania Power Ellwood City New Castle Electric contributed a talk at a 10 PM banquet for 35 members on Jovian day Addresses were given by M A Haines J W Smythe from Youngstown J W Dis brow Ellwood and Lew B Round of the New Castle Electric spoke about the order formed in Austin Texas in 1899 with 44 charter members and now over 15000 in the country
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New Castle League
Odd Fellows Hall
J. D. Harris
The
John Electric Company
W. H. Mercer
William B. Foster
Bell Telephone Company
J.L. Ball
Pennsylvania Power Company
Ellwood City
Max Haines
J. W. Smythe
Youngstown
J. W. Disbrow
Ellwood
Lew B. Round
New Castle Electric Company
Austin
Tex
Famous Boer general De La Rey dies in accident near Johannesburg
Capetown reports Gen. De La Rey, a famed Boer War strategist, was accidentally shot dead near Johannesburg on Tuesday at age 68. His death ends a long military career and stirs reflections on the Boer struggle.
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Capetown
South Africa
de la Rey
Johannesburg
Vast Horde of Cossacks Draw Near Hungary
Petrograd dispatches report a 100000 strong Cossack push from Przemysl toward Lisko 280 miles away near the Hungarian border. The move aims to sever Cracow Przemysl links and trap Austrian forces in the Carpathians by cutting supply lines. Russians claim 400 Austrian guns and 20 howitzers captured in five days of fighting.
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Petrograd
Cracow
Przemysl
Lisko
Hungary
Carpathian Mountains
Czar Nicholas to Grant General Amnesty in Russia
Reports say the czar will grant amnesty to political prisoners across Russia freeing thousands held in European prisons or exiled to Siberian mines. The news cites a source considered reliable from Petrograd dated September 16.
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International News Service
Petrograd
Czar Nicholas
Russia
European
Siberian
General Beyers Resigns as Union Defense Commander
Johannesburg report states Gen Beyers resigns as commander of the Union defense forces in South Africa amid political shifts. The event marks a major change in national security leadership.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Gen. Beyers
The
Union For South Africa
Belgium King Vows Fight to Bitter End Against Germany
King Albert of Belgium told reporters Belgium will resist German rule to the death. The monarch, pale and worn, heads the army from a field camp and consults with generals and government members as the war continues.
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Bernard Belancourt
Antwerp
Albert
Belgium
Germany
German Warships Coal at Manila
Orders from Washington call for a full immediate investigation into coal supplies for belligerent German warships at Manila. British and Japanese agents reportedly pressed the issue and German ships are said to have been fueled locally.
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Manila
Washington
Great Britain
Japan
Wireless plant in Sayville line fails in Germany message
Tuckerton New Jersey reports its unique U S wireless plant cannot send to Germany today as generating machinery bearings burn out. Sayville Station can receive but not transmit.
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Tuckerton
N. J
America
Germany
Sayville
U. S. Troops Leave Mexico About Oct. 1
Secretary of War Garrison announced that after five months of occupation at Vera Cruz costing about $1,000,000 monthly, American forces will depart Mexico around October 1. Troops will be redeployed along the northern border due to unsettled conditions.
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International News Service
Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
New Angle Emerges in Viaduct Fight at Gardner Avenue
Telegram from Harrisburg directs the city solicitor to review an ordinance for Mahoning Avenue extension. Hearing on the viaduct set for Thursday morning. Data on the extension found and to be sent to Harrisburg. unclear how this ordinance will affect the case.
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Harrisburg
Mahoning Ave
Gardner Avenue
Mahoning Avenue
Ing
Jacis
Graft Blamed for Rapid Fall of Namur Forts
Antwerp report finds graft and corruption led to substandard fort construction. Officials diverted funds from fort works to contractors while plans remained sound. Brialmont designed the defenses but materials and workmanship failed, weakening Namur and Liege defenses under German siege.
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International News Service
Antwerp
Namur
Liege
Monsforts
Brialmert
Europe
Grapes Donated From Poor Farm Spark City Hall Scandal
City officials and police profited from a trip to the poor farm this morning as a bushel of grapes was swapped for a gift from the poor warden. The fruit was distributed after a farm visit, drawing scrutiny of city authorities.
McCracken Accepts Post With Oxwell Acetylene Camps
John M. McCracken of Leasure Avenue has accepted a position with the Oxwell Acetylene camps in Philadelphia. He has previously been with Greene and Washington. Onions will enter upon his new duties soon.
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John M. McCracken
Leasure Avenue
Oxwell Acetylene
Philadelphia
Greene
Washington
Onions
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Kaiser
Siberia
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McCracken
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