Rumanians Victorious Mackensen Winded In Flight
Allied forces gain momentum on multiple fronts as Romanian troops, aided by Russians, repulse Mackensen’s drive in Dobrudja and Transylvania. Austrian counter thrusts stall. Serbs advance toward Monastir while Greek actions unfold. Final reports note Romanian resilience and Allied pressure increasing across the Balkan fronts.
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London
The
Dobrudja
Mackensen
Ferdinand
Danube
Mark
Markences
Buleska
Lanube
Cernaais
Rusania
Besunrabla
Balkan
Transylvania
Rumania
Macedonia
Monnetiz
Thant
Seis Salonien
Aketch Hethee
German Counterattack Diverts Troops to Somme
Pavie Sept 21 French official report says the recent German counter attack on the northern Somme was carried out by the IIth Corps withdrawn from the Aisne front and by the 214th Division. The 214th, ordered back from the Russian front, arrived on the Somme on the 14th, went into line the night of the 19th, and fought on the 20th in the Bouchavesnes area, suffering heavy losses and taking over two hundred prisoners north of the Somme yesterday.
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Pavie
Tontght
Somme
Iith Corps
Aisne
Bouchavesnes
Villa recruits Carranza men near El Pato Tex
El Pato Texas September 21 Pancho Villa is assembling an army of more than a thousand men within fifteen miles of Chihuahua City. Daily recruits arrive from Carranza followers causing fear of an imminent attack. Reports from interior Mexico indicate a general rally to Villa’s cause, with Villa now stronger in men and supplies than since Corranza’s government recognition.
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el Pato
Tex
Pancho Villa
Chihuahua
Carranza Parrigans
Tiay
Villa
Interior Mevico
Wale
Te Aald Villa
Villa in Person Led Raid on Chihuahua
A summarized dispatch from Brigadier General George Bell reports Villa led the assault on Chihuahua City on Mexican Repentance Day. Villa supposedly commanded German troops, captured buildings, and departed with arms and artillery, though the War Department notes uncertainty and awaits fuller verification.
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Villa
Chihuahua
Washington
Chihuahue City
War Department
George Bell
Ty Neserta
Gerrean
Ape
Hell
New London
Rage J
Pw Chung
War Department Sono Sarks
Ogo
Funston
Ghikuahas
Confident Talks on Settlement in Sino-Mouth American Talks
US Mexican talks edge toward agreement as observers note cautious optimism and ongoing diplomatic gathering. Officials stress potential for a plan, while analysts suggest US troops in the region could influence the outcome, with no firm timetable announced.
Boelke sinks twenty eighth Aero in new air duel
Captain Borlke, famed aviator, scores lead in the latest air battle as two more Entente machines are shot down. Reports describe a fraught encounter with decisive Austrian action, raising fears of further losses for the Entente.
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Entente
Germ
Borlke
Tau Entente Te Hin
Vincent Astor to Live in Father’s Fifth Avenue Home
Vincent Astor and his new wife Helen Seinimore Huntington plan to take residence within a fortnight at 860 Fifth Avenue, the former home of Coronel John Jacob Astor, after the widow Madeline Force Astor’s remarriage. Rumors also suggest Mrs. John Astor and Miss Muriel Astor will return to New York for the social season.
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Vincent Astor
Helen Seinimore Huntington
Fifth Avenua
Coronel John Jacob Aswe
Madeline Force
William K Tick
Fifth Avenue
East Seventy-eeighth Street
John Astor
Muriel Astor
New York
Mesdag collection coming to U S from Netherlands
A group of American collectors has bought the private art collection of the Dutch painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag, including works from the Harbison school and historic pieces. The sale, arranged through intermediaries who keep details confidential, is said to command a sum higher than previous offers to the Netherlands government. Mesdag, famed for marine scenes, was born in The Hague and studied under Johannes Vermeer. He earned gold medals at the Universal Exposition of 1880 and the International Exposition of 1900, plus the Legion of Honor. Notable works include Evening on the Beach, A Fishing Smack, The Departure and Return of Lifeboat at Scheveningen, Summer Evening, and The Scheldt.
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Agus
Pepe
Henrik Willem Mendig
Harbison
Netherlands
Mesdag
Cron~ Ingen
Alma-Tadema
Eve
Philadelphia
Schevensingen
Scheveninger
Stowaway Captured After Escape From Sing Sing
Frank Gravowski, serving twenty year manslaughter term, vanished from Sing Sing prison five weeks ago. Police telegram from Earthampton, MA, confirms capture. Gravowski, twenty, had been left on guard at an earlier shift and disappeared during the August 16 evening roll call. Detained pending return to the penitentiary.
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Frank Gravowski
Sing Sing
Tim Warden Osborne
Urison
Earthampton
Grabowski
Mother defies doctor over forced removal of baby
At a Jamaica home Mr Anton Anderson and Pr Louie Cohen faced fierce resistance as an ambulance and police surrounded a house. The 19 month old Robert lay inside as the mother refused treatment insisting malaria was the cause. After heated exchange Anderson finally entered the ambulance and drove away with the child while crowds jeered.
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Anton Anderson
New York Avene
Jamaica
Long Tily
Louie Cohen
Department of Health
Wb Stete
Robert
Andersen
de. Cohen
Anerson
Andeson
U S Navy Flying Boat Sets Speed Range Then Collision
Navy flying boat tests in Seaport News Virginia show speeds from 41 to 69 miles per hour before a collision with a fishing smack damaged a wing. Officials note test limits and ordered thirty craft moved to naval aviation at Pensacola Florida.
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U. S. Navy
Seaport News
Aero
Enlficon
Heer
Miter
Crete Crisis and Greek Leader Refuses Simple Answer
Athens report on Eliotherios-Ventrelin, former Premier, denying plans to lead a temporary revolutionary government. He cites need to wait for government proposals, warns a long war could be intolerable, and discusses war costs, mobilization, and morale alongside pressures from the Allied front.
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Athens
Tondon
Eliotherios
Ventrelin
Liters
Military to guard city says Mitchel
Mayor Mitchel declares he will call out the military to quell possible disorders and enforce the law if sympathetic strikes threaten the city. He states the civic and military powers will be used to maintain order and urges organized labor leaders to refrain from strikes.
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Mitchel
Roosevelt Taft Feud to End with October 3 Reception
Theodore Roosevelt will meet William H Tutt at a reception for Charles E Hughin at the Minion League Club on October 3. Elihu Rout, club president, will welcome Colonel Roosevelt who had not visited the club in years. About 2000 are expected as peacemakers push for a cordial encounter to influence Wilson’s stance. Chauncey M Depew and Chauncey Depew will attend.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William H Tutt
Charles E. Hughin
Elihu Rout
Colonel Roosevelt
William Refuees
Elairy Meig
Taft
Roosevelt
Roff
No Hughes Alliance
Wilson
Dovephy
Choate
Chauncey M. Depew
Fool Chickun Jes RAN and Commit Suicide
A Jersey City man tells police a chicken ran into a wagon and was killed. The incident ends with a judge sentencing a man to ten days mourning after describing the chicken suicide in a murky, frisky street scene.
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Dames Riew
Jersey City
Aames
Eouin Sewsian
Chickum
Ant Stantel
Dan
Bread price raise by Chicago bakers
Chicago bakers from all parts of the quarter held a conference to discuss the high transport costs and inflation. They agreed to raise the price of bread from five to a higher rate to offer some economy to customers by selling smaller loaves.
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Chicago
Quartey
Navy gun explodes on Michigan injuring sailor
Admiral Mayo reports an accident aboard the battleship Michigan in Washington. A 12-inch gun exploded during operations, injuring one crew member who was sent to a repair yard for treatment as officials investigate the blast.
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Admiral Mayo
Michigan
Washington
Atluttie Leer
Terday
Itchigane
Uring
Mayor to Call Troops if Disorder Spreads
City officials warn that the mayor will deploy guards if unrest grows, with a 2 PM walkout planned and troops at armories near 14th and 71st. Authorities urge calm as plans unfold.
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Guard City
LAST TRACTION PARLEY ENDS WITH BLAME SHARED
Union leaders propose a sympathetic general strike pending proper transport for workers while Mayor Mitchel and Public Service Commission chair Straus blame both sides for the transit stalemate. Militia and National Guard readiness cited as potential order preservation options.
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Mitchel
Conference Committee
Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commission
Uist
14Th Regiment
Brooklyn
Militia Ready Mayor Warns In Traction Clash
Mayor Mitchel declares readiness to use police and military powers amid failed truce talks between traction workers and the Interborough company. He accuses executives and the Public Service Commission of missteps while detailing a disputed verbal agreement from August and a failure to arbitrate a key power question. The piece notes the dispute continues as the New York Railways Company remains central to the stalemate.
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New York
Mitchel
Atrikinie
Inter
Hugh Frayed
Guniere
Mazor
Ageeamene
Teter
Linas
Hint
Oscar 3 Steane
Commia
Enpeluaion
Frayne Oy
Interborough Company
Hediey
Fitegereld
Prifigee
Thas Vaebal
Interhorough Company
Uacirman Straus
New York Railways
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Traope
Genere Eanea
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Boelke
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Osborne
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Calla
Leelon
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Allien
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Venizelany
Ry Wosgrand
Warhington
Sret
Wigeer
Bby
Mex
Regina Kupper
Department of Justice
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Denner
Bruce Binlavki
Name Gang
Crocker
Klipper
Quitar
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Gabe
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Tribune
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Irvin
Hill
Sunday Tribune
Truth Newe
Rutrau
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Gompers
Willi
Thomas V. O'Connor
Longehoremen’s Union
Citizens’ Committee
Straus
Mitche
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Rotmitter
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Unione
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William B. Fitzwerald
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S'Hlock
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American Federation of Labor
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